The next day.
As dawn broke, the two old women opened the door to the woodshed, wanting to see if Jinzhu was dead or alive.
To their surprise, the woodshed was empty. Seeing that the back window was open and there were ropes lying around it, the two were immediately alarmed and hurriedly went back to report.
Zhong Shi, still asleep, was woken up by two nannies. Upon hearing their report, she was so angry that her headache flared up: "Useless! You can't even keep an eye on that drugged little slut! Go find her now!"
The two old women didn't dare say a word and immediately led people to find Jinzhu.
The news quickly reached Su Feiling's ears. Su Feiling immediately got up, quickly washed up, and then rushed to Yalan Garden, where Zhong Shi lived, with her maids and servants.
"Mother." Su Feiling first bowed to Madam Zhong, and then, noticing her pale face, asked, "Did Jinzhu run away?"
Mentioning this incident made Zhong furious: "The two old women were dozing outside the woodshed when that little slut escaped through the back window."
Su Feiling frowned deeply: "Have you found them?"
"Not yet, I don't know where that little bitch ran off to." Mrs. Zhong pressed her temples, feeling as if her head was about to explode from the headache.
Su Feiling's eyes narrowed slightly, and she said coldly, "Since she knew she was poisoned by the Drunken Acacia, she must have run away to save her life!"
"She must have gone to find your father!" These words were like a wake-up call. Madam Zhong immediately called in Yinyu: "Go quickly and see where the Marquis stayed last night."
"Yes," Yinyu replied and left.
Jingxuexuan.
Su Xuening was awakened by the noise outside. Thinking about what happened last night, she couldn't fall back asleep.
Just as Su Xuening got up, the door was pushed open.
It was Green Lotus who came in. Seeing Su Xuening sitting in front of the dressing table, Green Lotus was startled: "Miss, you're awake so early?"
"What's all the noise outside?" Su Xuening ignored Green Lotus's guilty conscience and asked casually while combing her hair.
"It seems like the second wife's side is looking for someone?"
Green Lotus was also awakened by the commotion outside. It hadn't been long, and she hadn't figured out what was going on yet.
Seeing that Bihe was not there, Lülian stepped forward to help Su Xuening with her makeup.
"Miss, where is Bihe? Why isn't she here serving you?"
“She had some family matters to attend to and asked to go home for two days,” Su Xuening replied indifferently.
"What's wrong at home? I've never heard her mention it before," Green Lotus asked suspiciously.
Su Xuening didn't speak, but only raised her eyes and gave her a cold look.
Those clear, cold eyes held no emotion, yet they sent a chill down Green Lotus's spine. She dared not ask another question and obediently lowered her eyes to serve Su Xuening as she did her hair.
After finishing her makeup, Green Lotus went to the wardrobe and picked out a dress: "Miss, how about this light blue cloud and butterfly dress today?"
Before Su Xuening could speak, Green Lotus was about to help her undress.
"go out!"
Su Xuening's cold shout immediately frightened Green Lotus so much that her face turned pale. She didn't dare to utter a sound, put down the clothes, bowed, and retreated.
Su Xuening picked out a bright red Liuxian dress from the wardrobe and put it on.
Ever since she "went crazy," she has loved wearing red, and she still does.
Outside, the anxious Green Lotus saw Su Xuening come out and hurriedly went up to her obsequiously: "Miss..."
Su Xuening ignored her and went straight outside Jingxue Pavilion.
Watching Su Xuening's aloof figure, Green Lotus nervously clenched the hem of her clothes.
Why is the young lady treating her this way? Has she really discovered something?
Seeing Su Xuening leave the courtyard, Green Lotus dared not let her mind wander any further and quickly followed after her.
Su Xuening went directly to Su Renyi's study.
How could she not go and see such a grand spectacle?
As soon as she arrived at the outer courtyard, Su Xuening heard screams coming from the study.
"Madam... Madam, please forgive me! I will never dare to do it again!"
It was clearly Jinzhu's voice. They had just happened to be there when Zhong and her men came to catch them in the act of adultery.
There were quite a few people in the courtyard, mostly maids and servants brought by Madam Zhong. The ones who went in to catch the adulterers were probably the most capable nannies around Madam Zhong, such as the two who guarded Jinzhu last night.
When the maids and servants in the courtyard saw Su Xuening arrive, they were all somewhat surprised and bowed respectfully, not daring to utter a sound.
"Ah! My lord... my lord, save me!"
In the study, Jinzhu was dragged to the ground by several old women, who slapped her face and punched and kicked her. Jinzhu couldn't defend herself at all and cried out to Su Renyi for help, but Su Renyi was unmoved. Helpless, she could only grit her teeth and shout, "My lord, I am pregnant with your child!"
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