As for why, he couldn't say.
…
"Madam, it's still the same over there. The yard is filled with a strong smell of medicine all day long, but our people can't get close enough to find out the truth, let alone take action."
After hearing Nanny Gu's report, Wu frowned, "If they can't even do such a small thing, what are they doing all day?"
"I dare not deceive you. During this period, new medicinal herbs have been delivered to the Prince's Courtyard almost every day, but they are all inspected by special personnel, so I have no idea where to start."
Wu pondered for a moment before speaking, "Let's put this matter aside for now and take action when they relax."
"Yes, I obey your command!"
Nanny Gu responded respectfully.
"What about the dead cat?" Mrs. Wu asked again.
When the dead cat was mentioned, Madam Gu's expression changed slightly. "That cat..."
"Hmm?" Mrs. Wu frowned even tighter when she saw the expression on her face.
“I didn’t catch him either.”
Nanny Gu answered with gritted teeth.
"They didn't catch anything, a bunch of rubbish!"
Mrs. Wu suddenly slammed the table and stood up, her face looking frighteningly ugly.
"With so many people, they can't even catch a cat? The prince is seriously ill, so the cat is also too sick to get out of bed?"
Nanny Gu's forehead was covered in cold sweat, and she quickly said, "Madam, please calm down. It's my incompetence!"
"The strange thing is, the cat seems to have vanished recently. No matter how hard my men searched, there was no trace of it."
Wu's brows were twisted into a knot.
This is really strange, where did the cat go?
"Tell them to think of a way, use their brains, and use something to lure it out!"
"Ma'am, we've tried everything, but the cat just won't respond."
Nanny Gu said bitterly, "If there is any way to make that cat reveal its fox tail, I will definitely spare no effort to catch it."
Wu: “…”
"Alright, alright, go down."
Mrs. Wu waved her hand and dismissed Nanny Gu irritably.
After Nanny Gu left, Mrs. Wu sat on the chair, lost in deep thought.
She had sent people to search the surrounding area carefully, and turned over every place where the cat might be hiding, but still could not find any trace of the cat.
As expected of a cat raised by that sickly guy, it hides so well.
If you have the guts, just hide in the yard for the rest of your life and don't come out. It would be best if she doesn't meet that damn cat.
…
In the blink of an eye, another half month passed.
There are only about ten days left until Song Shian's coming-of-age ceremony, and there is still no news that the prince's health has improved.
The Queen Mother was extremely anxious and sent people over again and again.
Finally, three days before the coming-of-age ceremony, Song Shian finally sent someone to the palace to deliver a message, asking the empress dowager not to worry and that he would attend the ceremony on time.
After the Queen Mother received the news, her heart finally settled down, and she sent people to prepare for Song Shian's coming-of-age ceremony.
The Queen Mother originally planned to hold the ceremony in the palace, but Song Shian said that as the prince of the Marquisate, it would be more appropriate to hold it in the Marquisate.
Logically speaking, the coming-of-age ceremony for the eldest son of the Marquis's mansion should be organized by the mistress of the Marquis's mansion, but the empress dowager obviously did not believe that Wu could organize the coming-of-age ceremony for Song Shian well.
So she directly sent the nanny she trusted most to personally take charge of all matters related to the coming-of-age ceremony.
Although Wu was not convinced, she did not dare to disobey due to the power of the Empress Dowager.
After all, she didn't dare to offend the Queen Mother's authority easily.
On the eve of the coming-of-age ceremony, the mansion was brightly lit and a festive atmosphere filled every corner.
Nanny Liang personally supervised the arrangements, ensuring that every detail met the Queen Mother's standards.
She couldn't help but sigh in her heart, if the prince recovered and married a good girl, how happy the empress dowager would be.
"Mammy, you've been here all day and must be tired. Why don't you go and rest? I'll take care of the rest."
"Madam, you are too polite. There is no need for you to come here for these matters. Since the Empress Dowager has entrusted this matter to me,
You can just rest in peace."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Wu did not force it. She smiled and said "OK" and turned back to the house.
"Madam, what do you think about this matter?"
Nanny Gu walked in and asked in a low voice.
"This is the Queen Mother's intention. We just need to carry it out."
"But recently, there have been rumors that the Queen Mother is dissatisfied with you, so..."
Wu silently raised her hand, signaling Nanny Gu to stop talking.
"You're right, the Queen Mother is not satisfied with me, but so what? I still sit on the throne of the Marquis's mansion."
"Wouldn't it be better if she kept us out of the way? That way, even if something went wrong, it wouldn't be our fault."
"Madam, you are wise."
Nanny Gu praised her and continued, "Then let's wait and see how the Empress Dowager ends up."
"Well, this time, we have to be absolutely sure."
Wu nodded, a fierce look in her eyes.
......
The next day, Song Shian's coming-of-age ceremony officially began.
Today, the Yongchang Marquis Mansion is crowded with guests.
Mrs. Wu was wearing a dark red brocade robe embroidered with phoenix patterns. She looked elegant and graceful. Her exquisite makeup made her look even more dignified and elegant. She was receiving guests in the front hall.
"Madam Hou is in high spirits today, as she is celebrating a happy occasion. It's truly a cause for celebration. Look how lively the mansion is."
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