Zhao Yun caught a glimpse of Bai Wei's expression out of the corner of her eye and assumed she was disappointed in Zhao Rou's performance. Little did she know that her own words and actions had already caused her to plummet in her mother-in-law's eyes.
"Aunt Rou, life is full of ups and downs, there's no need to dwell on your sorrow too much. As for your parents' matter, I've secretly asked people to do their best to find out, and I believe we'll have news soon," Bai Wei comforted her.
Then, she changed the subject, "You should learn from the mistress of the house. No matter how turbulent your heart may be, you must always maintain that composure on the surface, keep your thoughts to yourself and not easily reveal them to others."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yun felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She took it as her mother-in-law's recognition and trust in her, and a smile immediately appeared on her face. She quickly and humbly replied, "Mother-in-law is absolutely right. Yun'er is also very worried about Father and Mother's safety, and I am restless day and night. But I also know that as a woman in the inner quarters, I cannot directly share the burden of the affairs of the front hall. The only thing I can do is to share Mother-in-law's burdens and manage the household in an orderly manner so that Mother-in-law can focus on her recovery without worrying about trivial matters."
Bai Wei sighed softly, interrupting Zhao Yun, her voice tinged with weariness: "Yun'er, Aunt Rou, I'm not feeling well today and I'm a little tired. You may leave now and let me have some peace and quiet."
After the two left, Bai Lian couldn't help but speak up for Bai Wei: "Madam, look at this young mistress. You've only just fallen ill, and she's already eager to take over the management of the household from you. Her intentions are so obvious!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Wei frowned and could only sigh repeatedly.
A moment later, Li Huai'an asked from outside the door, "Has Mother gone to sleep?"
Bai Wei hurriedly invited him into the house, and as soon as they met, she asked, "Have you found out everything? Is there any news about Zhizhi?"
Li Huai'an plopped down and gulped down the now-cold tea. After a while, he said, "There's not a single piece of news about my father-in-law and Zhizhi. Mother, my father-in-law is an honest official, and I haven't heard of him having any grudges with anyone in court. If I had to force a connection, it would only be Shen Hanshan, who was demoted to a commoner. But that doesn't make sense! Shen Hanshan has already married a princess, and he was stripped of his princely title for his extensive search for her. It's impossible for him to be targeting my father-in-law..."
Li Huai'an was at a loss. "My son also secretly went to Zhan Garden to investigate, but he found nothing."
"Zhan Garden? The Zhan Garden behind Liujiang Street, is it where the imperial merchant Cui Shenghe, young master Cui, lives?"
Bai Wei became somewhat agitated when Zhan Garden was mentioned.
Li Huai'an nodded in agreement and asked his mother why she was so excited when the Zhan Garden was mentioned.
“An’er, go to Cangchun Tower, to the lobby on the first floor. Find a man named Zhang Fang and tell him that someone named Weicao wants to buy Yun Chaolai’s painting from him. The painting must be delivered in person by him. The location is…”
Although Li Huai'an didn't understand his mother's arrangement, he still obediently nodded.
But when he went to Cangchun Tower the next day, he found that it had been surrounded by soldiers.
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