Chapter 521 Identity
After sighing, Granny Fang thought of the task her master had given her and said, "Miss, if you are to be engaged in the future, you must carefully inquire about the other party's character. It is surprising that Young Master Yu, who is so unassuming, is actually such a scoundrel!"
When it comes to engagement, you should find someone you know well, preferably someone you grew up with as childhood sweethearts. That's what it means to know someone. It would be even better if cousins were also close relatives.
"Young Master Yu may not have considered that while his lover's life is one thing, other people's lives are another."
Using some nonsensical prescription, so many pregnant women died innocently. I hope Yu Zicheng and that person go to hell together.
Lin Yuesha was slightly traumatized, but she did not agree with Granny Fang's suggestion of a marriage between close relatives.
“Granny Fang, I grew up in Chenjia Village. I only have one cousin, who is already married and has children. Who would I grow up with?”
Lin Yuesha recalled the original owner's social circle, which consisted only of her maternal grandparents and her eldest uncle's family. Because her biological father, Lin Shusheng, faked his death, and her mother, Chen, was a widow, and because of her bad reputation, the women in the village did not allow their daughters to play with her, for fear that they would pick up her lazy and gluttonous habits.
"It's never too late to learn about it now."
Granny Fang muttered to herself, "The Emperor has been making frequent moves lately, and he's having Granny Fang whisper in his ear to infiltrate things. I guess it's not far from revealing my identity."
"Get to know each other, cultivate the relationship, and strengthen the bond."
Lin Yuesha grasped the key point and suddenly laughed, "Granny Fang, have you taken a fancy to Xu Da, the deputy commander of the Five Cities Garrison?"
For convenience, Lin Yuesha and Xu Da always addressed each other as cousins. Their own residence was next to the Xu family mansion. Granny Fang once visited Madam Xu at the Xu family mansion. Madam Xu misunderstood that her son was gay, which was probably because she gave Granny Fang a hint.
Granny Fang is a very shrewd person. She accepted Xu's money, so she came to persuade her.
Putting everything else aside, Xu Da was indeed a good candidate—young, promising, and holding an official position—but Xu Da didn't think much of her, and she wasn't about to waste her time trying to win his favor.
After being hurt by the pockmarked man due to her own unrequited love, Lin Yuesha has become indifferent. She only wants to make money. With money, she won't have to worry about not finding a man. If all else fails, there are always male prostitutes.
Granny Fang: ...That's not what she meant. What does this have to do with Lord Xu?
"What this old servant means is that it would be better if there were someone familiar with the situation and whose background we knew well."
Granny Fang was afraid of messing things up and being punished, so she hurriedly explained, "Forget about Lord Xu, this old servant is still traumatized after returning from the Five Cities Garrison today. The men who work there are cursed and bring misfortune to their wives."
To nip Lin Yuesha's idea in the bud, Granny Fang resorted to a ruthless tactic, but Lin Yuesha remained unmoved.
“Granny Fang, I heard that more than 20 years ago, a similar tragedy occurred in the capital, which also implicated the Qi family, the Minister of War, who were all executed.”
The King of Luo's words were vague. The reason why Yu Zicheng overturned the case was exactly the same as the case from more than 20 years ago. It was because Consort Fang recovered after eating a nine-month-old fetus. From then on, her skin became smooth and she was favored. That's why Yu Zicheng believed in the folk remedy. Perhaps Lord Yu's shadow was involved.
"Miss, have you heard something?"
Granny Fang trembled twice, then coughed lightly and asked in a nonchalant manner.
The young lady suddenly mentioned the Qi family. Could it be that she has already learned of the master's identity?
Her stepbrother wasn't really her stepbrother, but the two were extremely close. If they could get married, it would be what she meant by "becoming even closer relatives."
"Granny Fang, haven't you heard about such a big thing?"
Seeing that Granny Fang's face had turned pale, Lin Yuesha asked uncertainly.
Since the Prince of Luo brought it up, her emotions have been greatly affected, especially with the treacherous concubine in power and the incompetent emperor. Even though the Qi family was exonerated last year, they had already been wiped out and smeared for twenty years. There couldn't be anything worse.
"I've heard of it, but twenty years ago, I was just a young girl, timid and dared not ask too many questions about it."
No one dared to mention the Qi family's affairs. Madam Qi was a woman as beautiful as the bright moon, the most beautiful woman in the capital at the time. The claim that eating a fetus that was several months old could cure a strange illness was just a public statement. The truth was that Consort Fang was jealous of Madam Qi's beauty and therefore set a trap, resulting in Madam Qi's tragic death. Lord Qi was framed for seeking justice for his wife and children. The emperor was Madam Qi's son, and the fetus that was cut open and taken nine months old was saved by Prince Ping, Xiao Chenggui.
The events of that year were complicated. Xiao Chenggui disobeyed the imperial order for the sake of his close friend and was imprisoned in the imperial prison. After that, he simply disappeared without a trace. Twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye, and he has long been forgotten, becoming a taboo for the royal family of the Great Qi.
The reason why Granny Fang was loyal to her master was mainly because Madam Qi had been kind to her. If it weren't for Madam Qi, Granny Fang would have been beaten to death by her master back then.
More than 20 years ago, Consort Fang plotted against Lady Qi at a flower appreciation party. She sent her servants to steal Lady Qi's embroidered handkerchief, intending to give it to Prince Ping, Xiao Chenggui, and falsely accuse the two of having an affair.
Prince Ping and Lord Qi were good brothers. One should not trifle with a friend's wife. This shows that Consort Fang was insidious and good at setting traps for people.
Later, Prince Ping discovered the matter and ordered a thorough investigation. Consort Fang then pushed her maid, Granny Fang, to take the blame, threatening to beat her to death. In the end, it was Lady Qi who stepped in to save Granny Fang, saying that the embroidered handkerchief was a reward from her. Granny Fang was thus able to escape punishment and struggle back from the brink of death.
Over the years, Granny Fang has never forgotten Madam Qi's kindness. Since learning that the master is Madam Qi's son, she has chosen to follow him. However, what makes her happy is that Xiao Qi is different from the Qi family. He does not have the honesty and kindness of Lord Qi. Instead, he is shrewd and calculating, and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.
Returning to the capital was a step the emperor had planned long ago; he would repay everything he owed the Qi family back then.
Although the old emperor is dead and a new emperor has ascended the throne, Consort Fang is still alive and is imprisoned in a mansion in the capital. Her appearance is completely disfigured. She is not allowed to die because death would be too easy for her. She has a deep-seated hatred and must take revenge.
When Lin Yuesha brought up the events of that year, Granny Fang was stunned and lost in her memories.
After a long while, the inner room fell into a deathly silence. Lin Yuesha thought that Granny Fang did not want to bring up the topic and continued to write the recipe.
When Granny Fang suddenly realized what was happening, she immediately lifted the curtain and went out to report to her master.
Granny Fang was very uneasy. Although she was the master's subordinate, she didn't have much contact with him. She usually relied on gathering information and placing people in the inner quarters.
"Yu Zicheng's actions will eventually expose the old stories of the past, so there's no harm in it."
Although Xiao Qi said this calmly, his eyes were icy. The Fang family had not yet fallen, and those who had kicked them while they were down had not yet been punished. This matter was not over.
Are you planning to let the young lady know who you are?
If Granny Fang were to ask such a question, the young lady might not feel much heartache.
"It's not the right time yet. I'm just a poor scholar now, what can I possibly give her?"
Xiao Qi stood up, casually picked up a teacup and crushed it in his palm. A moment later, the teacup was crushed into powder, as if he had all his enemies in his hands and was about to grind them to dust.
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