Aunt Nie did not answer her immediately, but turned to look at Shao Yu, who was disheveled and with her hair in disarray: "Was your aunt's personality like this when you first married into the family?"
Despite the pain all over his body, Shao Yu said, "...It's pretty much the same."
A flash of rage crossed Jiang Changhe's eyes: "If you don't give a proper answer, I can send another person back to the Wei residence."
Shao Yu dared not hesitate any longer, her voice already trembling with tears: "Your Highness! It was my fault... Madam Wei wasn't like this before, it's just that the blow of losing her loved ones was too much for her!"
"As you know, I've never had a very good temper... Sometimes I can't help but go a little too far in my actions and words..."
She wept bitterly, crying, "This servant will never dare to do it again!"
Jiang Changhe finally understood that the maid he had tormented half to death was treating him like an emperor emeritus in the Wei household.
On the surface, she appeared respectful and courteous, but in private, she did many outrageous things, relentlessly bullying the widowed mother of the Wei family.
Jiang Changhe couldn't help but sneer: "You certainly know how to enjoy yourself, aren't you afraid of shortening your lifespan?"
But in the blink of an eye, his face darkened again: "I don't care what you do in the Wei family, but don't forget your mission!"
She stared intently at her: "Since you can manipulate that old woman like that, why haven't you gotten what we want out of her yet?"
Shao Yu spoke shakily, "That woman is always in a daze, and she can't remember many things... I've asked her several times on purpose, but she won't give me any information..."
Having said this, fearing further punishment, she immediately kowtowed repeatedly to the ground, assuring everyone, "Don't worry, Master, this servant will get the information you want as soon as possible!"
Jiang Changhe then snorted and let her go.
"Take care of your clothes, and tell my third brother what you know when he gets back."
"But you should say what needs to be said, and do you know what the consequences will be if you say what you shouldn't?"
"Yes, yes, I know... I know!"
Jiang Changhe nodded in satisfaction: "Go and wash up."
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Leng Pusheng tightened the reins slightly, and the horse that was galloping forward obediently stopped.
This is a hillside outside the city. The trees around it are not very tall, growing sparsely here and there. Through the wild grass, you can occasionally see mounds of graves.
This is a place specifically for burying the deceased.
Since it wasn't time for the memorial service yet, the place was quiet and there wasn't a single person in sight.
At that moment, Madam Wei was right there.
It was probably because everyone at the Jiang residence had brought up her husband and son again, which inevitably caused her worry and sadness. That's why she didn't even go back to the residence and came here directly.
They did not rush forward rashly, and the carriage stopped far away in an inconspicuous place.
Wei Wei led Xiao Yue'er for quite a while before finally seeing Madam Wei standing in the distance.
Two new graves stood in front of her, with offerings placed before them.
An elderly woman stood by, waiting. Neither of them made any unnecessary movements, but a sense of sorrow permeated the air around them.
Wei Wei did not approach any further, but waited.
Leng Pusheng was on guard everywhere, but she wasn't worried about being followed.
This was a special reunion between family members.
She knew what Madam Wei was feeling, so she didn't want to disturb her.
So long, so long that people thought Madam Wei would stand there forever.
She shifted her body and, with the old nanny's help, walked back.
I spotted Wei Wei waiting by the roadside at a glance.
"Madam Wei, we meet again."
Wei Wei stepped forward, looked into her eyes, and solemnly said, "Please accept my condolences."
Madam Wei was exhausted and didn't seem curious about why she had met them here. She simply nodded in thanks.
In her world, there is probably nothing left. Nothing and no one can bring hope to her desolate heartland.
Madam Wei's indifferent attitude did not disrupt Wei Wei's plans. She turned her head slightly to look at the old woman beside her, who had grown many wrinkles.
"And you are?"
The old nanny was more talkative than Madam Wei. Upon hearing this, she smiled faintly and said, "I am Madam's wet nurse."
Wei Wei was a little embarrassed: "I didn't see you accompanying Madam when we were at the Jiang residence, which is why I asked. Please don't take offense, Granny."
The old nanny immediately shook her head: "How could I be offended? You're too kind."
She hesitated for a moment, then asked, "I wonder why you've come this way, Miss...?"
Wei Wei did not answer directly, but smiled and said, "I just happened to run into you, so I came over to say hello."
She asked, "Have I disturbed you?"
"No, no," the old woman said. "We're leaving too."
Madam Wei, who was being supported, was in poor spirits. She sighed and said, "Please forgive Madam Meng for what happened at the Jiang residence."
“My daughter-in-law is so rude and doesn’t understand social etiquette.”
Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Wei Wei smiled and said, "Madam Wei doesn't seem to be someone who doesn't understand social etiquette. Is there something you're having trouble saying that you can't bring yourself to talk about?"
Upon hearing this, Madam Wei tensed up for a moment, then fell silent.
Wei Wei didn't seem to care about her answer, but instead smiled and comforted her, "No matter what, it's over now. My second aunt isn't the kind of person who holds grudges."
Hearing her answer, Mrs. Wei seemed relieved and didn't want to continue talking to Wei Wei.
"Then we won't disturb Madam Meng any longer."
Wei Wei did not try to stop them, but nodded in agreement and watched the two of them get into the carriage next to her.
Only after the carriage had driven away did she take Xiaoyue back to where Leng Pusheng was waiting.
"All done?" she asked casually.
Leng Pusheng replied with his head slightly lowered, "I have already disassembled half of the carriage wheels, and it won't be long before it can't move at all."
Wei Wei nodded in satisfaction, then looked up at the sky again: "The weather is not good today. It's gloomy and a bit muggy. It's probably going to rain."
"Let's set off too, otherwise if we delay any longer, the others will really get soaked in the rain."
The carriage slowly swayed back, and sure enough, it hadn't gone far when it came to a abandoned carriage ahead.
Madam Wei and the old nanny had already gotten off the carriage and were standing aside watching the coachman examine the wheels, his brows furrowed and his face full of worry.
"Madam Wei, what's wrong with your carriage?" Wei Wei asked, lifting the curtain as she entered.
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