Chapter 183: The innocent will be cleared
After a long moment, Lord Zhao sighed and said, "If you want to investigate, go ahead, but promise me, don't touch Yao's mother and son."
His words made Zhao Shen feel inexplicably angry.
Even at this time, he was still protecting the mother and son.
Zhao Shen looked at Lord Zhao with a stern gaze and said, "Then just pray that this matter has nothing to do with them."
If he finds out anything, Yao and her son will never get away with it this time.
After saying this, Zhao Shen turned and left without waiting for his father to say anything else.
Lord Zhao looked at his back and moved his lips, but in the end he said nothing.
There was just unspeakable sadness and sorrow in his eyes.
Zhao Shen made a big fuss and ordered people to investigate the incident of Ji Yunshu being drugged, which caused panic among the people in the Marquis' Mansion.
But after a few days, no clues were found.
In the blink of an eye, it was the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, the Little New Year. Ji Yunshu had not paid his respects to Yao Shi for several days, but he couldn't avoid going on this day.
When she went to the main courtyard to pay her respects to Yao, she noticed that Yao looked clearly unhappy, so she casually asked, "Mother, did you not get enough rest last night? Why do you look so unhappy?"
Yao forced a smile and said, "It's all because of your evil second brother. I don't know what he's been busy with these days. He's often not home. Poor Yuanmin, he's been ignored as soon as he came home."
This matter had spread throughout the mansion a long time ago, and Ji Yunshu naturally knew about it.
After Zhao Heng got married, he rarely lived in the mansion.
Wei Yuanmin seemed to have made a fuss a few times, but later things settled down.
Ji Yunshu felt that with Wei Yuanmin's personality, it was impossible for him to keep swallowing his anger.
She smiled and said, "Mother, you're worrying too much. My second sister-in-law is very kind and generous. She will definitely not take such a small matter to heart. Don't worry."
Hearing the sarcasm in her words, the little smile Yao managed froze on her face, but she quickly said, "You're right. People should be more generous. I heard that someone drugged you a few days ago. Are you feeling better now?"
Ji Yunshu couldn't help but sigh in his heart. The Yao family was really powerful. He had only made a sarcastic remark, and they were able to get back on their feet in the blink of an eye.
It seems that the incident of her being drugged this time really has nothing to do with the Yao family. Even if it does, the other party is so confident, and they must be sure that they can't find any evidence.
"It wasn't a big deal, but I haven't left the house these days, and I was drugged, which scared the prince. If we don't find out about this kind of vicious person hiding in our house, we will never be able to rest easy, don't you think?"
Yao sighed and said, "That's not true. I've been the housekeeper for so many years and nothing like this has ever happened. This is my fault. You can investigate if you want."
After saying this, she looked at Ji Yunshu with a sincere expression mixed with a hint of pleading, and then said, "Just give me some face. Everyone has witnessed how I've treated Shen Ge'er over the years. I wish you and your wife were in harmony and had children soon. How could I do such a despicable thing? Now people are saying that I can't bear to see the prince have children. I really can't explain myself."
Ji Yunshu looked at her and smiled: "I know what kind of person my mother is. Those who are innocent are innocent. You don't have to take those gossips to heart."
Before Yao could say anything, Ji Yunshu said, "You are the housekeeper's man after all. If you can catch the person who actually drugged her, the rumors will naturally be dispelled."
The meaning is very clear. As long as the real murderer cannot be found, the Yao family will have to take the blame.
Yao knew that Ji Yunshu was difficult to deal with, but she was still very angry at these words.
She paused for a moment before she said with a twitch of her lips, "As the head of the family, I naturally have to find out who this person is."
It's not to prove my innocence, but just to fulfill my duties as the mistress of the house.
Ji Yunshu couldn't help but admire Yao, who was so careful in what she said and did, leaving no room for criticism.
She smiled and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, mother."
There were many things to do during the New Year, especially since today was the Little New Year. Many managers were waiting outside for responses, so Ji Yunshu sat for a while and then left.
When she returned to her room, she asked Lu Ru, "What happened with Zhao Heng?"
She knew that Zhao Heng was often not at home, and she had a rough idea of what he was doing outside, so she didn't ask about it in detail these days.
Lu Ru smiled and said, "What else could it be? The Second Young Master hasn't spent a few nights in the mansion since he got married. The Second Young Master's wife has been alone in the empty room since she got married. It would be strange if she didn't make a fuss. It hasn't been long, and she has already had several quarrels with the Madam."
Ji Yunshu understood. No wonder Yao looked so bad. Moreover, Wei Yuanmin didn't come to pay his respects on a day like the New Year's Eve.
It turned out that the couple had a falling out.
Lan Yin poked her forehead unhappily and said, "You shameless girl, listen to what you are saying."
Lu Ru has been with Ji Yunshu for a long time and has learned to be quite outspoken from her.
Especially in your own house, where there are no outsiders around, there are no taboos when speaking.
She was not shy when she heard Lan Yin's words, and smiled and said, "What's there to hide? Madam and the eldest princess are so close. Now you treat her daughter so badly, I don't know how you will face others in the future."
Ji Yunshu couldn't help laughing when he heard this. Unless the princess didn't love her daughter, it would be difficult for her not to care about this matter.
The master and servant were chatting and laughing when Zhao Shen walked in from outside: "What are you talking about? You look so happy?"
Ji Yunshu was surprised: "Why are you back at this time?"
Zhao Shen said, "It's the New Year's Eve, and you're still expecting me to work like a slave outside? I'll have nothing to do starting today, and you've been wanting to go out and play for a long time, right? I'll take you there."
Ji Yunshu looked at the sky outside and shrank back, "It's really cold."
I've been feeling really bored staying in the house these days, but I seem to have gotten used to it after staying there for a while.
Zhao Shen sent everyone out of the room, walked over to her and shook her hand: "It's warm, you should be fine. It's not good to stay in the room all the time. I'll take you out for some fresh air."
Bai Ling's diagnosis was correct. After Ji Yunshu took a few doses of medicine, his condition began to improve.
After the menstrual period is over, there will be no problem.
However, Zhao Shen checked everyone in the mansion thoroughly but still couldn't find any clues, so he became very worried about her.
Ji Yunshu really didn't want to move: "I just came back from paying my respects to the main courtyard."
Zhao Shen smiled and said, "Although we haven't found out who drugged you, rumors have been going around in the mansion these days. Is it possible that Yao Shi hasn't been treating you well?"
"She's always been very patient, and her bad mood isn't entirely due to the rumors. Zhao Heng finally married the princess as she wished, but he hasn't even returned home in recent days. It's strange that she's in a good mood."
Speaking of this, Ji Yunshu smiled with curved eyebrows.
Zhao Shen said, "When I just came back, I saw Wei Yuanmin leading people out of the house. Do you want to go and see the show?"
"What does it mean if she leaves the house..."
Ji Yunshu was halfway through his words when he realized what Zhao Shen meant, and quickly changed his tone, "Could it be that she went to catch an adulterer? But does Zhao Heng still care about this now?"
Married women are already in a weak position. Even if Wei Yuanmin doesn't want to continue the marriage, it is impossible for her to get a divorce just because she caught him having an affair.
Zhao Heng is obviously fearless now, otherwise he would not have given his newlywed wife any face at all.
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