Chapter 289: Suspicion



"The invitation for the Seventh Prince and Miss Zhao's wedding has also been sent. It will be at the beginning of next month. The sender specifically said that if Grandmother has time, please go with her."

Although Madam Gu has been in Sui'an City for more than half a year, she seldom goes out. Apart from appearing at the banquets at the General's Mansion, she has not even participated in Princess Yuehua's Spring Banquet or the Prince's Eastern Palace's Annual Banquet. Therefore, everyone says that Madam Gu is very difficult to invite.

Therefore, the person sent by the Seventh Prince would say this.

Old Madam Gu originally had no interest in the Seventh Prince, but Empress Guo had mentioned the matter of Miss Zhao before, so after thinking about it for a while, she decided to go and take a look, and she agreed.

This promise made my fourth aunt feel a little curious.

"Doesn't mother-in-law like to ignore these mundane matters?"

"After all, he is the prince and grandson of the emperor, so we still have to give him some face. Besides, this is the first time that Shao Yu attends a banquet outside as a member of the Gu family, so I, an old woman, have to show my face."

Although she said so, Madam Gu had unusual thoughts in her mind.

Although Du Jingyi was a little surprised, he didn't mind going over, so he smiled and said.

"Okay, then my granddaughter-in-law will tell the people in the Seventh Prince's Mansion that you will go with her when the time comes."

Madam Gu nodded, and then turned her attention back to Brother Tai.

But such an action could be hidden from others, but not necessarily from Shang Ji, because he knew best what his grandmother was thinking.

So, after thinking about it, he associated it with the days when his aunt, Madam Xing, came and went. He had felt that this young lady from the Zhao family seemed a little unusual, so he decided to investigate.

However, after checking again and again, I couldn't find any problems with them.

The Zhao family originated from Shuzhou. Now Lord Zhao lives in Sui'an City with his wives, concubines and children. No one has appeared suddenly. He has also carefully sorted out the interactions with the family's in-laws, but did not see anything different.

Maybe he wanted to please both sides, but ever since Miss Zhao got engaged to the Seventh Prince, Lord Zhao has become a follower of the Fourth Prince, so there is nothing surprising.

But now, his grandmother, who had never cared about the Seventh Prince, suddenly agreed to this matter, which made him even more suspicious. After thinking about it, he felt that he had to investigate further.

But of course he wouldn't say anything careless now, so as not to worry the people at home.

Perhaps it was because his gaze was too intense, so Du Jingyi also noticed it.

They were the most familiar with each other, so Du Jingyi felt it necessary to have a good talk with her husband about this matter.

Madam Gu and the others were still immersed in the joy of teasing Tai Ge'er, so they didn't notice it.

After lunch, Tai Geer felt fussy again.

He whimpered as if he was uncomfortable all over. Seeing this, wet nurse Fu carried him back to the side room, first changed his diaper, and then fed him.

It was gurgling at first, but gradually the speed slowed down and I fell into a deep sleep again.

Seeing this, he placed the child in a sandalwood rocking bed, covered him with a thin soft quilt, and then fanned him with a palm-leaf fan to give him some air so that he would not feel uncomfortable.

Wet nurse Fu took great care of Tai Ge'er. Since he was born, his buttocks had never been red, and he had never had any heat rash on his body. Therefore, everyone in the general's mansion had great trust in her.

Du Jingyi took a look and said in a low voice.

"I'll go talk to the general. When Tai Ge'er wakes up, you can bring him over."

"Okay, Madam."

Du Jingyi turned around and tiptoed out of the house, then returned to the main house of Xitang Courtyard. Everyone in the house had already left, except Shang Ji, who had changed into comfortable casual clothes and was sitting under the bright window reading a book in his hand.

During these three months, the couple lived a very comfortable life.

All relatives are around, the family is harmonious, and even the most troublesome Duke's Mansion is free of trouble, so it is not an exaggeration to say that life is like a fairyland.

When Du Jingyi came in, Shang Ji put down the book in his hand, pulled her to sit next to him, and then asked a question.

"Asleep?"

"Um."

"This kid can eat and sleep."

“Isn’t this a good thing?”

After chatting for a few words, Du Jingyi seemed to remember something, turned around and asked with doubt in his eyes.

"General, do you think it's inappropriate for grandma to attend this wedding banquet? Why do you look like that?"

Shang Ji touched her soft hair and paused when he heard this.

"It's not that there's anything wrong, but the Zhao family is too clean. I asked people to check it several times but couldn't find any problems, so this is the case."

"When water is too pure and people are too bright, it is not a good thing."

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

"That's what I meant. There must be something I overlooked."

"General, can you tell me about the Zhao family? I will help you think about it and maybe we can find something new."

Shang Ji also knew that Du Jingyi was a meticulous person, so after hearing this, he told him everything he had collected about the Zhao family in recent days.

Although he does not have a photographic memory, his years of military experience have made him extremely sensitive to news, so he can remember both major events and small details.

Du Jingyi listened to it over and over again, but didn't find anything wrong for the time being.

But she suggested another idea.

"General, since you think this matter is related to my aunt, why don't you check my aunt's schedule and my cousin Zhao's schedule and compare them. Maybe you can find something special!"

Hearing this, Shang Ji's eyes lit up.

"The people who stayed in Sui'an City are so stupid. Why didn't I think of this place? Madam is really capable. She can hit the nail on the head as soon as she opens her mouth!"

After receiving Du Jingyi's suggestion, Shang Ji asked his men to investigate again.

Investigating the affairs of my aunt and the Xing family is much more difficult than investigating the Zhao family.

His uncle looked gentle and not an aggressive person, but his methods were extraordinary. Whatever he did, it seemed like water passed without leaving a trace, so it was difficult to detect.

Otherwise, he would not have been able to sit firmly on the position of River Transport Commissioner for so many years, not only preserving his family's wealth and glory, but also leaving nothing to be desired by the royal family and other jealous people.

So, for a while, there was no progress on this matter.

As the days passed, with Tai Ge'er's presence, the entire general's mansion became extra lively.

Xitang Courtyard, in particular, is always crowded with people.

Growing up in such a lively environment, Tai Ge'er seems to be stronger and more robust than when he was just born.

His arms bulged up like lotus roots, and although they looked plump, they were actually very strong.


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