As news of the passing of Third Master Jiang and Third Madam Jiang spread, people came in droves to pay their respects.
Of course, most of these people were not from the Jiang family, but came because of Jiang Chuhui and Gu Songhan.
After the birthday banquet of Old Madam Jiang, news of Gu Songhan's proposal to Jiang Segu spread throughout the capital.
Of course, Gu Songhan deserves much credit for this.
Because of the large number of guests, Jiang Segu was unable to continue his conversation with Aunt Lan.
After Jiang Wenlin and Jiang Segu expressed their filial gratitude dozens of times, Qiaolian returned.
She tiptoed behind Jiang Segu, then knelt down and said, "This servant saw the boy. He looks very much like the Second Master, and his age is similar to that of the Seventh Miss."
The maid also inquired with the neighbors and heard that Madam Fan was a widow who had opened a general store on East Street with her son six years ago. In those six years, no relatives had visited, and they never closed the store or returned home for holidays.
Jiang Segu looked towards Jiang Youhui across the street.
I never paid attention before, but now I realize that my seventh sister really doesn't resemble my second uncle and aunt at all!
Why would my second uncle and aunt send their child outside the mansion to be looked after by others?
As Jiang Segu's thoughts shifted slightly, he suddenly remembered something.
Could it be that Seventh Sister has learned about her true identity, which is why she is so determined to leave the Marquis's mansion?
Just then, I heard the sound of monks chanting sutras.
Then Madam Jiang entered and stood in front of Jiang Segu, saying, "Your aunt specially invited monks from Dongchan Temple and Taoist priests from Changchun Temple to perform a ritual for your father and mother."
The masters at Dongchan Temple said that a quiet environment is needed when chanting sutras for the deceased, so Azi, you should go back first and come back after the masters finish chanting!
Jiang Segu and the others then returned to their respective courtyards.
However, Jiang Segu had only just arrived at Lanyue Courtyard and exchanged a few words with Old Madam Yin when someone came to report, "Sixth Miss, something terrible has happened! The Old Madam is dying!"
Jiang Segu's heart sank suddenly, and he quickly got up and went to Zhaotai Courtyard.
A mournful wind and rain filled the Zhaotai Courtyard; even before entering the courtyard, one could hear faint sobs.
Jiang Segu was in a panic and rushed into the house like a gust of wind.
Doctor Zhang had just removed the silver needles when he sighed, "I'm afraid the old lady is not going to make it. We need to start preparing for her funeral!"
Jiang Segu leaned against the door frame and collapsed softly.
how so?
When Zhou's mother saw her, she wiped away her tears and called out, "Sixth Miss is here! Come and see the Old Madam! The Old Madam..."
Mrs. Zhou turned her head to the side, unable to continue speaking.
With the help of Qiaolian and Qiaohe who followed, Jiang Segu walked to the bedside of Old Madam Jiang.
Just two days ago, Old Madam Jiang was only pale, but now her face is as pale as paper, and she looks like she is terminally ill.
"How could this happen? How could this be?"
"Ever since Third Master and Third Mistress passed away, the old lady's health has been poor. This old servant thought it was just a relapse of an old illness, but who knew that when I woke up this morning, the old lady was unresponsive!"
Jiang Segu felt as if his chest was filled with cotton, making him feel suffocated and uncomfortable.
"Go find Physician Mei! No, go find Doctor Li!"
No sooner had Jiang Segu finished speaking than Marquis Changping led the old Taoist priest who should have been at Jing'an Hall over.
"The Taoist priest says that there are evil spirits haunting our mansion, which is why our master has been dying one after another. Please step aside and let the Taoist priest perform a ritual to save the old lady's life!"
Jiang Segu was about to argue, but Zhou Mama helped her out. "Sixth Miss, this old servant knows this is not a proper method, but finding Physician Mei or Doctor Li will take time. Why don't we let the Taoist priest try first!"
Jiang Segu didn't say anything more, but at the same time gave Qiaolian a wink.
Qiaolian understood and left the house.
Qiaolian was quick, but the Taoist priest was even faster!
In just a quarter of an hour, he restored some color to Madam Jiang's face.
Although Madam Jiang could not speak yet, she could open her eyes.
Everyone looked at the Taoist priest with a sense of awe.
Just then, the Taoist priest looked at Jiang Segu with unfathomable eyes, then used his sword to flick up a yellow talisman and pointed it at Jiang Segu, saying, "You fiend, quickly withdraw from the girl's body!"
Upon hearing this, everyone took two steps back.
Only Qiaohe stepped forward and stood in front of Jiang Segu, arms outstretched, and indignantly rebuked him: "What nonsense are you spouting, you stinking Taoist priest! My girl is perfectly fine, stop pretending to be a ghost!"
"You little brat, get out of the way! Let me subdue this demon so that no one in the manor will be implicated!"
"Nonsense!"
The Taoist priest snorted coldly, "I never speak recklessly! Has this young lady recently undergone a drastic change in temperament? Or is she ruthless and capable of doing things that even young ladies would never do?"
Because of Madam Jiang's matter, everyone already had faith in the Taoist priest. After hearing what the Taoist priest said, everyone looked at Jiang Segu with great fear!
The Taoist priest is absolutely right!
The Sixth Sister's personality didn't just change drastically; she became ruthless!
As for doing things that young ladies wouldn't do...
Madam Jiang deeply understands this.
"You monster, how many more people will you want to possess this girl's body and harm before you're satisfied! Killing her parents wasn't enough, now you're even going after the old lady and the Marquis!"
Marquis Changping was immediately terrified. He stood next to the Taoist priest and asked, "Taoist priest, please show your divine power and save me!"
"My lord, do not be afraid! Fortunately, this demon's power is still shallow. I can dispel it with a little magic! However..."
"But what is it? Please speak freely, Daoist Master!"
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