Unable to get involved in the front yard, Jiang Segu led Qiaolian back to his own courtyard.
As soon as they entered the courtyard, Qiaohe came to greet them.
"Miss, Doukou, who serves Second Madam, has arrived."
Where is it?
"I'm talking to the Seventh Miss right now, but Doukou said that the Second Mistress sent her to find you."
Jiang Segu paused for a moment, presumably because he had come about the matter of the owner of Huishengtang.
"After they finish speaking, bring Doukou to the main hall."
"yes!"
Doukou had been standing by the window talking to Jiang Youhui, so she knew as soon as Jiang Segu returned.
However, she could not leave immediately, so she could only repeat to Jiang Youhui what the Second Madam had told her.
"Second Madam said that Seventh Miss shouldn't stay here too long and forget which branch of the family she belongs to! Seventh Miss didn't come here to enjoy herself. You must take the things Second Madam asked you to do very seriously. If you haven't accomplished this by the time of the Old Madam's birthday banquet, then what you've been thinking about will become a lifelong regret!"
Jiang Youhui was still young, and her expression became extremely embarrassed after hearing Doukou's words.
"Seventh Miss, do you think that Second Madam hasn't noticed your feelings?"
Doukou chuckled twice, "Seventh Miss, not only does Second Madam know about your inappropriate thoughts, but Second Master and Second Madam also know very well about your sneaky eavesdropping!"
There are some things that your parents wanted you to know, which is why they tolerated your shameless and despicable behavior. Don't take it too seriously and think you're so capable, lest you end up like that young lady one day!
Jiang Youhui's petite body trembled, whether from anger or fear, which made Doukou giggle again.
"Seventh Miss, I thought you were so bold! Turns out you're nothing special! You think you can find those two peasants with such limited abilities? Humph, you're overestimating yourself!"
"Alright, I've delivered Second Mistress's message. Sixth Miss is back, and I should go and pay my respects to her!"
After saying that, he didn't even bow to Jiang Youhui, and walked away arrogantly.
She lifted the curtain, and Doukou seemed to remember something, turning to look at Jiang Youhui and saying, "Seventh Miss, you know in your heart what you should and shouldn't say, so I won't remind you. Chuntao, you must take good care of Seventh Miss. If anything goes wrong, Chunli will be your fate!"
After saying these words, Doukou threw down the curtain and left.
The master and servant looked at the constantly swaying curtain and felt as if they were just like the curtain, completely at the mercy of others.
After a long while, Chun Tao cautiously spoke up, "Miss, why don't you do as Second Madam instructed and get things done as soon as possible?"
Jiang Youhui raised the teacup in her hand, intending to smash it to the ground.
Chuntao stepped forward and stopped her, saying, "Miss, you mustn't! If you fall like this, Doukou might think you're unhappy with Second Mistress. If she goes and stirs up trouble in front of Second Mistress, you'll only annoy her more!"
Jiang Youhui felt like she had been suffocated, and she was so suffocated that she couldn't imagine what she might do if she didn't find an outlet to vent her anger!
Chuntao put the teacup back on the tea table, took Jiang Youhui's hand and said, "Miss, if you want to vent your anger, just hit me! I'm thick-skinned and tough, taking a couple of hits from you won't hurt me!"
Hearing Chun Tao's words, Jiang Youhui felt a surge of anger rising from her chest to her nose, making her nose sting and her eyes blurry with tears.
"Seventh Miss, don't cry! Things will definitely get better! As long as you do this for Second Madam, didn't Second Madam say that she will soon grant your wish?"
Chun Tao and Jiang Youhui were about the same age. She was simple-minded and not as shrewd as Chun Li, so she trusted the Second Madam's promise very much.
But Jiang Youhui didn't believe it!
If her mother really did as she wished, then Chunli, whom she sent out to gather information, would not have died!
Thinking of Chunli's death, Jiang Youhui clenched her hands tightly.
One day, she will leave this hellish manor!
***
Upon entering the main hall, Doukou, who had been arrogant in front of Jiang Youhui, adopted a humble and subservient demeanor, bowed to Jiang Segu, and greeted him.
"Did Second Madam send you here because there's been news from Huisheng Hall?"
"Sixth Miss is truly intelligent; she was able to guess the reason for my visit."
Jiang Segu didn't respond, waiting for Doukou to continue.
"You have no idea how difficult it is to gather information! I almost broke my legs just to finally get some clues..."
Qiaohe, who was standing to the side, heard the hint of a desire for a reward in her words. She glanced at Jiang Segu and saw that she was a little impatient. She then said, "Sister Doukou, you've worked hard. I heard about your abilities a long time ago. I didn't expect you to find out about the owner of Huishengtang in just a few days. I suppose Second Madam has rewarded you quite a bit."
This is a reminder to Doukou that if she wants a reward, she should go to the Second Madam!
Doukou's smile froze for a moment as she thought to herself: How stingy! They won't even give her a tip, despite how hard she's worked these past few days!
Jiang Segu seemed to have picked up on something. She coughed lightly and slightly raised her chin towards Qiaolian.
Qiaolian understood immediately, walked over to Doukou, and affectionately took Doukou's arm.
"This reward from Second Madam is Second Madam's own, but Sister Doukou has been working hard for our young lady, so our young lady will naturally remember Sister Doukou's kindness!"
As she finished speaking, a purse appeared in Doukou's hand.
Doukou subtly weighed it in her hand, then smiled and feigned reluctance, saying, "This is what we maids should do; we dare not accept Sixth Miss's reward!"
Qiaohe looked down on her manners and wanted to say something to tease Doukou, but Jiang Segu spoke up first: "Who is the owner of Huishengtang?"
"Replying to Sixth Miss, the owner of Huishengtang is surnamed Xia. I heard she is a woman who lives in her hometown of Shunde and rarely comes to the capital. She only sends the account books from Huishengtang to Shunde at the end of each year..."
His surname is Xia, and he's from Shunde!
Could it be Ding Weichang's wife, Madam Xia?
If that's the case, could that man surnamed Liu in Changqing Lane be Aunt Liu's younger brother?
Jiang Segu frowned, suddenly feeling as if he were bound by an invisible net.
Seeing that Jiang Segu had remained silent for a long time, Doukou cautiously said, "If Sixth Miss is alright, this servant will take her leave now!"
"Wait a moment!"
"Does Sixth Miss have any further instructions?"
Jiang Segu thought for a moment, but ultimately didn't voice his doubts. Instead, he smiled and said to Doukou, "Please thank your second grandmother for me!"
"Sixth Miss, you're too kind. Our Second Mistress said that helping Sixth Miss is helping Second Master. By the way, Second Mistress also said that if Sixth Miss needs anything in the future, please feel free to send someone to Luomei Courtyard!"
"Go back and tell Second Grandmother to thank her for her kindness. I will definitely remember Second Uncle's matter!"
"Then this servant will take her leave!"
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