In a flurry of activity, everyone carried Old Madam Jiang to the west room, and Li Changshan followed her there as well.
The group of people shouted "Madam" and followed her out, leaving the dormitory quiet.
Despite the pain in his right shoulder, Gu Songhan stepped forward and pulled Jiang Segu into his arms with his left hand.
"Azi, you must pull yourself together. We can't just let Third Grandmother's death go by like this! If you want to cry, then cry. But if you cry today, you're not allowed to cry tomorrow!"
But Jiang Segu didn't shed a single tear; she just stared blankly at her parents' bodies...
After examining Madam Jiang, Li Changshan told everyone that she was simply overwhelmed with grief and was otherwise fine.
Afterwards, they went to check on Grandma Jiang.
However, he was not a coroner after all, so he could only identify him by his appearance.
Seeing him stand up, Gu Songhan asked, "How was it?"
Li Changshan shook his head, "Aside from some minor external injuries, there's nothing else wrong."
Gu Songhan frowned. Could it be that Third Madam was only acting because she couldn't bear what happened during the day...?
Just then, Li Changshan glanced at Jiang Segu and suggested, "If Miss Jiang agrees, it would be better to invite a coroner. After all, I am just a doctor!"
"Azure Rainbow!"
"exist!"
"Go and have Wen Dong find me the best coroner in the capital!"
"yes!"
However, before Qinghong could even step out of the room, Zhou Yuan entered.
"Deputy Commander Gu, the Marquis requests your presence outside for a discussion!"
Gu Songhan glanced at Jiang Segu, then gestured to Qinghong, signaling her to continue doing what he had instructed.
However, Zhou Yuan stopped Qing Hong, "Deputy Commander Gu, the Marquis said that you should discuss this with him first before the people in this courtyard can leave!"
Gu Songhan's eyes flickered slightly, and he immediately understood why Marquis Changping had sought him out.
"Qinghong, you take care of Miss Jiang Liu!"
So he followed Zhou Yuan out to meet Marquis Changping.
Under the dim candlelight, Marquis Changping appeared more hunched than usual.
Seeing Gu Songhan come out, he straightened his back and said, "Nephew Gu, please sit down!"
"If you have something to say, please speak frankly. There's no need for formalities between us."
Marquis Changping pondered for a moment before saying, "Nephew Gu is a smart man; he must have guessed what I wanted to say!"
Gu Songhan remained silent, only coldly observing Marquis Changping.
"You might think I'm heartless, but I don't want others to know about what happened today, nor do I want to cause any further trouble and cast a shadow over my mother's appearance tomorrow!"
"Does Your Excellency mean to cover this up? Whatever the hidden story, will you not investigate this matter further?"
When questioned, Marquis Changping's face showed a hint of unease. "What do you mean by investigating? Tonight's events were probably just a quarrel between the two of them, which led Lady Yin to take her own life."
My son followed me out of remorse. Such a thing is not uncommon in the Northern Wei Dynasty, so Nephew Gu really need not be alarmed!
Furthermore, there are still two matrons in the manor. If... if trouble were to arise now, how would Yuan Niang face herself in the palace afterward!
Even though Gu Songhan had guessed the reason, he was still greatly moved when he heard Marquis Changping say it himself.
"My lord, I never imagined this was a murder case! You speak of it so lightly, my lord, could you be an accomplice?"
"Deputy Commander Gu, please be careful with your words!"
Marquis Changping was furious, his brows furrowed in anger. "Since Deputy Commander Gu says he is investigating a case, then I will handle this matter officially with Deputy Commander Gu!"
"Now, no one from my Marquis's residence has reported this to the Military Command. Moreover, my Changping Marquis's residence is located in the southern part of the city, which is not under the jurisdiction of the Northern Military Command. Isn't Deputy Commander Gu being a bit too nosy?"
"Your Excellency should remember that you personally agreed to my marriage with Azi yesterday. So, it's not like I'm meddling in my own family affairs!"
"Deputy Commander Gu, please have some self-respect. You and Azi are not yet engaged, and everything is still subject to change! As the saying goes, a daughter of one family is sought after by a hundred families. If I no longer approve of you, Deputy Commander Gu, I can back out at any time!"
This is using marriage as leverage to blackmail Gu Songhan!
"My lord..."
“Grandfather, there’s no need to use marriage to pressure people. You can pretend that you never had a son like Father today, but I can’t just stand by and watch Mother die in such an unclear way!”
Seeing that Jiang Segu was finally willing to speak, Gu Songhan quickly stepped forward and stood beside her.
Although he didn't say a word, he had already made his stance clear.
"Nonsense! Your mother hanged herself. What do you mean by 'unclear'? Jiang Segu, if you continue this nonsense, I will expel you from the family register!"
Jiang Segu sneered, "Then I really have to thank my grandfather for fulfilling my long-cherished wish!"
“Jiangse Valley, you…”
"I must find out the truth about my mother's death. If Grandfather tries to stop me, don't blame me for making sure my eldest sister can't go out tomorrow!"
Marquis Changping was so angry that his face turned bloodshot, and for a moment, the only sound in the hall could be his heavy breathing.
Just then, Zhou's mother came out.
"The old lady has woken up and wants to see the sixth young lady!"
Jiang Segu glanced at Gu Songhan before following Zhou Mama to the west room.
“Your Excellency should know Azi’s temperament. She always keeps her word. Rather than letting her cause such a commotion, Your Excellency should take a step back and entrust this matter to me. I guarantee that I will not disturb the palace maids or delay the investigation of Third Mistress’s death while the eldest young lady is out.”
What could Marquis Changping say? He could only nod reluctantly.
Seeing this, Qinghong quickly left Lanyue Courtyard...
West room.
Old Madam Jiang seemed to have been seriously ill; upon seeing Jiang Segu enter, tears streamed down her face.
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