Madam Jiang waved her hand to dismiss all the servants in the room, leaving only Zijin to serve.
Without waiting for Jiang Segu to speak, he went straight to the point: "If Azi is asking about today's events, then she is truly wronging her aunt! Even if I wanted to do something to you, I wouldn't have waited until today. I would have found an opportunity to kill you after that day, wouldn't you say?"
“Aunt is right! I didn’t come here today for that matter, but to bring up the old story and talk to you about my mother’s death!”
Madam Jiang visibly relaxed. "I really didn't order your mother to be killed! What do you want me to do to make you believe me?!"
Oh, right, there's something I forgot to tell you. I had someone investigate your brother's horse-riding accident, but there was no news until recently, when you were sick. I received information that your brother's accident might be related to your second uncle!
Ah Zi, think about it, I love your brother so much, how could I let anyone harm him! Also, the second branch of the family has been secretly spying on your brother, you must be careful!
Your parents have only been gone a short time. If something happens to your brother, you'll really be...
Madam Jiang didn't finish her sentence because Jiang Segu's gaze was too sharp, making her feel uneasy.
After a long while, Jiang Segu finally said, "I appreciate Aunt's kind reminder. I'll be going now!"
Seeing that Jiang Segu was about to leave, the weight on Madam Jiang's heart seemed to be lifted away instantly.
But she didn't dare to show it too obviously. As she got up to see Jiang Segu off, she continued to remind him, "Azi, your aunt has no children. There's no need for her to fight to the death with the third branch of the family."
Besides, your uncle and I only want the best for your brother; we have absolutely no intention of harming him.
Your second uncle and aunt seem to be easygoing and unassuming. You are still young and don't understand the wickedness of people's hearts!
"Right after your parents left, your second aunt frequently went out to the Fan family's general store on East Street. Your eldest aunt was too busy to help, and right now the eldest branch of the family has a lot of things to deal with. Why don't you, Azi, go to East Street for your eldest aunt?"
Madam Jiang's words were quite meaningful; she was practically implying that Second Madam Jiang had hidden her son in the Fan family's general store on East Street!
Jiang Segu smiled faintly and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Aunt!"
"Of course, of course. As long as your brother is well, your aunt should do whatever she wants!"
Jiang Segu and Aunt Lan returned via the same route.
On the way, Jiang Segu asked, "Auntie, what do you think my aunt meant?"
"Perhaps she was afraid the girl's eyes would be fixed on her, so she tried to divert her attention! But judging from her expression, what she said should be true!"
Therefore, my mother's death really had nothing to do with my aunt!
That is...
Jiang Segu remained silent for a long time.
Aunt Lan then stopped talking.
The two returned to Huilan Courtyard, and Jiang Segu said, "Qingying and Qinghong, go to East Street and bring that child here!"
Aunt Lan's eyes flickered slightly, but she ultimately remained silent.
***
As the sun began to set, the shops on the street closed one after another, and the children who had been playing in the street went home as their parents called them.
Only Madam Fan was still going from house to house asking, "Have you seen An'er?"
The answer I received was always no.
This drove the Fan family crazy!
Since Ange'er was old enough to understand, he had never come home this late before. Every evening he would come back to help her tidy up the shop and then cook with her.
A big customer just came and ordered a lot of things. After seeing the customer off, we realized that it was already dark outside and Ange'er hadn't returned yet!
She asked several families that Ange'er usually played with, but none of them had seen Ange'er.
Ange'er is her lifeblood; she cannot lose Ange'er!
But how could she search for it all by herself?
Second Grandma!
She has to go find Second Grandmother!
The gates of Luomei Courtyard are always locked early, and today was no exception.
However, not long after the gate was locked, someone started banging on it.
The old woman guarding the gate said irritably, "Knock, knock, knock! Are you trying to summon my soul? Why are you knocking so urgently!"
When the door was opened, the old woman who had come to deliver the message said in a very unfriendly tone, "Knocking at this hour means there must be something urgent. If you delay Second Madam's business, let's see if you, you old devil, will still be so arrogant!"
The old woman was on night duty at the northwest corner gate. Seeing that it was already dark, she wanted to find a place to slack off, but she heard a knock on the door as soon as she got up.
He was already impatient, but money is a powerful motivator.
The visitor was a sensible person; without saying anything, he offered fifty taels of silver.
That's why she made this trip.
Upon hearing this, the old woman guarding the gate of Luomei Courtyard dared not be negligent. She changed her expression, smiled and apologized before asking, "What brings you here, elder sister?"
“There’s a woman named Fan outside looking for Second Mistress…” As she spoke, she handed the tiger-head shoes to the old woman. “Here, give this to Second Mistress, and she’ll understand!”
"Please wait here for a moment, elder sister. I will go and deliver the message."
As the candlelight in the main hall blazed brightly, Granny Jiang Er, disheveled, rushed out and grabbed the old woman guarding the northwest corner, demanding, "Where is she? Where is she?"
"This old servant dares not let anyone into the mansion at will, so I have someone wait at the northwest gate."
Grandma Jiang hurriedly went to the northwest corner gate.
Upon seeing Second Madam Jiang, Madam Fan knelt down, weeping, "This servant is useless! This servant failed to take good care of An'er! Second Madam, you can punish me however you wish! I only beg you to send someone to find An'er quickly. He has never left my side since he was little; he even follows me to the toilet..."
Doukou retorted angrily, "Madam Fan's words are getting more and more absurd!"
Fan then stopped talking, but tears streamed down her face.
She crawled forward on her knees, tugging at the hem of Jiang Er Nainai's skirt, "Second Madam, this servant cannot live without An Ge'er! Second Madam, have mercy..."
Doukou stepped forward and slapped him across the face. "I think you've had a few good years and gotten all confused!"
She can't live without Ange'er, otherwise Second Grandma would be gone!
That wretched hussy! She failed to keep an eye on the young master and dared to rub salt into Second Madam's heart!
After a moment of dizziness, Grandma Jiang slowly regained her senses.
She pinched the web of her hand, forcing herself to calm down.
"Take Doukou back to the courtyard for questioning!"
"yes!"
The group returned to Luomei Courtyard.
Fan tearfully recounted the whole story.
She was slapped again as soon as she finished speaking.
"You shameless hussy! No matter how hard Second Madam works, she has never shortchanged the young master. How could you lose him for a mere penny? You deserve to die!"
Madam Fan kowtowed repeatedly, admitting her mistakes. "It's all my fault. I was blinded by greed. I will accept whatever punishment you give me, Second Madam. I just beg you to find An'er quickly!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Doukou slapped her again...
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