The Duchess of England, Song Mo's mother, passed away due to illness!

Dou Zhao was in a trance for a moment.

In his previous life, all of Song Mo's changes began with the death of his mother.

But at that time, the Jiang family was exterminated, and Jiang, who tried her best to rescue her mother and brother, was full of self-blame and regret, and was depressed and bedridden. This is completely understandable. But in this life, the women and children of the Jiang family saved their lives, and the men were exiled. Although Jiang Lansun died, the Jiang family may have lost the opportunity to make a comeback and return to the temple, but the descendants are still there. Mrs. Jiang survived the deaths of Jiang Meisun, the pillar of the Jiang family, and Jiang Songsun, the general, and she has been fine since then. Now she has become the biggest supporter of the Jiang family. Logically, she should be more resilient at this time. Why did she suddenly die of illness?

Were there any signs before?

They just didn't have the chance to find out.

But there’s no way Song Mo wouldn’t notice it!

Since Jiang entrusted such an important task as taking care of the orphan to Song Mo, it was obvious that she valued her eldest son very much. Song Mo was a meticulous and careful person, so it was impossible for him not to have noticed it.

If there was something wrong with Jiang, why would Song Mo come to give her a thank-you gift!

Also, in his previous life, Song Mo was criticized by the historian Yu because he committed adultery with a maid and became pregnant during the period of mourning for his mother.

A 14-year-old child is young and ignorant, and he has been spoiled and raised in a timid way, so it is possible that he made such a mistake. Dou Zhao was just a little surprised by the reaction of the Duke of Ying to this matter, but since the Duke of Ding was convicted, the Duke of Ying might have done such a thing to please the royal family. There are no parents who are not wrong. Even though the Duke of Ying had made mistakes, he doted on Song Mo during the years when he was the prince. However, Song Mo killed his father and brother in the end, and he did it in such a bloody way. This is why Dou Zhao is very jealous of Song Mo.

Just imagine, if a person cannot even forgive the mistakes of his own parents, it shows how extreme and narrow-minded he is!

But in this life, she became friends with Song Mo and had a new understanding of him.

How could Song Mo, who had a complete grasp of the Jiang family's information network in Kyoto, let things develop to the point of being impeached by the historian Yu Shi, even if he had committed adultery with a maid and got pregnant during the period of mourning for his mother, allow things to develop to the point of being impeached by the historian Yu Shi?

Dou Zhao was once a marquis's wife.

The families of nobility and even officials value the eldest son.

Official families were honored by their success in the imperial examinations. The eldest son was not necessarily the best student, but once one of the sons passed the imperial examinations and became an official, he would have the final say in the family. Some would even start a new clan and leave the original clan temple. The rise and fall of a family often came from this.

It is different for noble families. There is only one title. As long as you are the eldest son or eldest grandson of the legitimate branch, you are eligible to inherit it. Even if you are like Zhang Yuanming, dull, fat and stupid, and even your mother doesn't like you, as long as you don't do anything wrong, your parents can't deprive you of your inheritance rights at will. And if you are capable, you can still find a job; if you are not capable, you can just eat and drink and wait for death with the title. Anyway, there is a salary to be taken, it's just a matter of how much.

In this case, the responsibilities of the eldest son and eldest grandson Yanmian's offspring become very important.

What they give birth to are not only children, but also the guarantee that the glory of the family can continue.

Men tie their hair up at the age of fifteen. Song Mo is thirteen years old this year. He is the eldest son and has been granted the title of Crown Prince.

After Dou Zhao gave birth to Wei Wei, Tian was afraid that she didn't understand, so she repeatedly told her that men who were exposed to sex too early would have premature ejaculation, which was not conducive to future fertility. Before Wei Wei was fifteen, the maids serving in the house had better be mature and prudent, and Wei Wei must not be seduced by others. Even when a maid was assigned to serve Wei Wei, Tian would call her over and use threats and inducements. However, if anyone had sex with Wei Wei, she would be a foxy woman, and not only would the mother be noble because of her son, but she would be beaten to death with the child and thrown into the messy grave. If she was obedient, when Wei Wei turned fifteen, she would naturally make the decision for them.

Even the Jining Marquis's Mansion knew this, so the Yingguo Mansion couldn't be unaware of it. Moreover, Jiang was a sensible person and had high hopes for Song Mo. It was impossible for her not to discipline the maids in Song Mo's house... How could Song Mo do such a thing?

If you don't think about it, you won't feel anything. But once you think about it, there are loopholes and doubts everywhere!

Dou Zhao suddenly felt panic-stricken as if a storm was about to come and she was completely unprepared!

What exactly happened at that time?

Will it happen again in this life?

Where is Song Mo at this time?

Dou Zhao couldn't help but ask Duan Gongyi anxiously: "Has Master Mei come back?"

Out of habit, they always called Song Mo "Mr. Mei" when they talked.

She had a vague feeling that considering the kind of person Song Mo was, since he came to say goodbye to her before he left, he would definitely send someone to tell her when he came back.

As expected, Duan Gongyi said, "Mr. Mei hasn't come back yet. But I heard someone has been sent to report the news."

For some reason, Dou Zhao's heart skipped a beat and his heartstrings tensed up.

"How did the British princess die?" she asked anxiously.

Duan Gongyi and Su Xin both felt that something was wrong with Dou Zhao. After hearing the news of the Duke of Ying's wife's death, she seemed particularly nervous, even a little frightened, which was a bit like her reaction when she first met Song Mo.

Su Xin thought that if she had not been quick to help the Fourth Miss, the Fourth Miss would have almost stumbled due to her weak legs!

Duan Gongyi was puzzled. He had just made it very clear that the Lady of England died of illness. Why did the Fourth Miss still ask how she died? How else could she die?

But since Dou Zhao asked, he has to answer!

He thought for a moment and told her everything he knew: "I don't know the details. When I found Mr. Mei's house, the front door was already covered with white people coming to pay their respects. I took the opportunity to slip in. I heard from Mr. Chen that when the news of Jiang Lansun's death reached the house, the lady felt a little uncomfortable. A few days after Mr. Mei left, the lady fell ill. Doctors came in and out, but the lady's condition did not improve. The Duke and the Second Young Master were by the lady's bedside. Even the Empress Dowager and the Empress were alarmed. The Empress came to visit her in person, but the disease just wouldn't get better. After more than a month, she died."

There's nothing unusual, but why do I feel more and more uneasy as I listen to it?

After seeing Duan Gongyi off and sending Su Xin away, Dou Zhao pushed open the window of the study.

The big red lanterns lit up the yard, and a bone-chilling chill rushed in.

Dou Zhao, however, felt refreshed.

When was Song Mo kicked out of the house?

She couldn't help but regret it secretly.

Why didn't you pay more attention at that time?

Now I don't have to worry so much.

Dou Zhao sighed.

Then I saw Sulan carrying a red gauze lantern and walking hurriedly across the yard towards this side.

"What's wrong?" Dou Zhao greeted Su Lan from the window without letting her come closer.

Sulan knelt hastily and saluted her, without responding, and walked in through the curtain.

Dou Zhao couldn't help but feel a sinking feeling in his heart and sent all the servants away.

Su Lan waited for the two maids to leave the room, then walked up to Dou Zhao and whispered, "Lu Ming wants to see you! Now!"

At this time, the two gates were locked. Dou Zhao usually did not see outsiders, and Lu Ming had never asked to see Dou Zhao at this time.

Dou Zhao's heart was pounding, and he hurriedly said, "Let him in!"

Su Lan said "hmm" and walked out with a serious expression. After a while, she brought Lu Ming in.

After Lu Ming paid his respects to Dou Zhao, he stood in the hall without saying a word.

Sulan immediately sent the servants away, closed the lattice doors of the hall, and stood guard outside the door.

Lu Ming took a few steps forward and whispered, "Master Jiang passed away. Mr. Yan was ordered by the young master to go to Haozhou to visit Mrs. Mei. Mrs. Mei was worried that the young master had no one to call on, so she asked Xu Qing to go back to Beijing with Mr. Yan. On the way, they were attacked. Xu Qing was seriously injured, and Mr. Yan was also shot in the shoulder, but he could not get rid of the pursuit. Mr. Yan set up a feint to the east and attacked in the west, and hid in your farm with Xu Qing. I would like to ask you to help send a message to the Duke of Ying's Mansion and ask someone to pick them up."

Dou Zhao had a bad feeling.

First, Jiang died, and then Yan Chaoqing and Xu Qing were hunted down.

Is there any connection between the two?

"Do you know who is chasing them?" she asked, her face darkening.

"I don't know who it is." Lu Ming's face was also very ugly. "The other party is like a maggot on the heel. There is no way to get rid of it. Even if Xu Qing captured him alive, he would immediately bite his teeth and commit suicide by taking poison. He is a trained assassin. Mr. Yan is worried that the other party has ambushed a large number of troops on the way to Beijing. He dare not continue to move forward. He can only report the news to the government and send someone to meet him."

Dou Zhao did not respond immediately, but sat there tapping the table lightly with his fingertips.

Lu Ming was so angry that he didn't even dare to speak.

Seriously speaking, the fourth daughter of the Dou family has no relationship with the Duke of Yingguo, and has a rift with the young master. Moreover, she is a woman, so it is reasonable for her to stand aside and watch. Their request is indeed a bit excessive.

But since the other party dared to attack Mr. Yan and Xu Qing, and was able to injure Xu Qing and make Mr. Yan unable to figure out where he came from, it was obvious how powerful he was. I'm afraid he had already figured out their details.

He is the young master's follower. If you are willing, it is not difficult to get to know him.

Mr. Yan was afraid that he would be recognized, so he had no choice but to ask Miss Dou for help.

While he was thinking about it, Dou Zhao's face suddenly changed drastically, and he called out "Su Lan" loudly, saying, "Go and get Duan the guard!"

Duan Gongyi is the most skilled of the Dou family guards.

Lu Ming's face changed drastically when he heard this, and he hurriedly asked, "Fourth Miss, what are you doing?"

Dou Zhao ignored him and walked around the room with his hands clenched, looking a little irritated.

Duan Gongyi was called in soon.

His hair was still a little messy, obviously he had been woken up from bed.

Dou Zhao didn't care about that anymore and asked Duan Gongyi, "You said you took the opportunity to sneak into the Duke's Mansion. The outer courtyard is fine, but the place where Master Mei lives should be heavily guarded. Besides, Mr. Chen has a special status. How could you meet Mr. Chen so smoothly?"

Duan Gongyi was a little bewildered, and said, "The Duke's Mansion is too big. I had originally planned to sneak in through the back door disguised as a servant carrying vegetables and coal and then respond accordingly. Therefore, I wore the same clothes as the servants of the Duke's Mansion. When I saw someone delivering sacrifices, I pretended to be a servant of the Duke's Mansion and went forward to help. There were so many people coming to worship that the doormen couldn't handle them all. The guards seemed to have been called away to help. The few I met were just ordinary patrols, but the few old women in front of the hanging flower gate took me a lot of effort. Fortunately, Mr. Chen was planting flowers and grass in the yard, and I quickly found Mr. Chen..."

"Impossible!" Before Duan Gongyi could finish his words, Lu Ming said sharply, "The accounting office, the handling office, the stables... all have their own responsibilities. It's impossible to call the guards over to help! If they could be transferred at will like this, wouldn't the mansion be in chaos long ago..."

At this point, everyone in the room, except Duan Gongyi, had a grim look on their faces.