My heart sank slightly, but I didn't say anything more and just put on my clothes and came out.

Seeing Wen Yu's expression, he was startled: "What happened?"

"Grandma, the red apricot in the house poisoned the water I drank. Laba caught her red-handed."

Old Mrs. Wen narrowed her eyes, but she was not surprised. Instead, the thought was spinning rapidly in her mind.

Yuan's changes, Wen Huan's trip...

Oh, this again? Looking at Wen Yu in front of her, she knew what she should do in an instant.

"Where are the people?!" she asked calmly.

"Outside."

"Bring it in!"

Laba brought Hong Xing in. Hong Xing's face turned pale, and she held her right hand carefully.

He knelt down as soon as he entered the door.

"Tell me exactly what happened!" The old lady's eyes were cold, but her voice was not loud.

Hong Xing told the story about how the nanny beside Yuan Shi tried to win her over and gave her money and medicine, and also about Wen Huan's coercion and inducement.

After hearing this, Old Lady Wen ordered someone to lock up Hong Xing, then turned to Wen Yu and asked, "What do you think we should do about this?"

"Grandma, do you believe what she said?"

"I believe it!" Old Madam Wen was very happy. "What was Yuan like when we arrived in the capital? What is she like now? Everything was good at home...but she has become a cold and resentful woman. It's as if everyone owes her something! Grandmother knew she was jealous, but she never thought she would dare to do this."

Judging from the old lady's tone, is she trying to pick Wen Huan out?

"Grandmother, you may not have expected them to do this. But seeing all the changes, without restraint, letting them do whatever they want... Do you think Wen Huan can get close to Prince Yongqing?"

"You..." Old Mrs. Wen looked unhappy.

"I heard about this matter when I was upstairs at Yunxiang Building."

"say what?"

"Wen Huan was wearing a white gauze dress. She stood among the pear blossoms and smiled back. The pear blossoms fell all over her body. Even the prince was dazzled by them!"

The old lady's face became even worse: "Why didn't you tell me you were back?"

"Tell me, you won't think I'm hindering the future of the Wen family? Father won't think I'm jealous of Yu Wen Huan?" Wen Yu said with a sneer on his face.

"Wen Yu, tell grandma in private and she will handle it. This is not something you can laugh at. If something really goes wrong, you will be implicated as well!"

"If there is a bad result, you will think it is a burden... But back then, Wen Huan relied on himself to get into such a good circle, weren't you also very happy!?"

"Wen Yu! Don't talk to me in that tone! The Wen family is what it is today, including this marriage you have, because of the support the Wen family has given you. Otherwise, you would never be able to get close to Madam Qi! Everything in the Wen family, including your food, clothing, daily necessities, and future dowry, is the result of my hard work! So, stop talking to me in that way! You have the ability to get a good marriage on your own! I have nothing to be unhappy about!"

"Then grandma, why didn't you agree when Madam Qi asked for marriage?"

The old lady stared at her intently. "Humph, the difference between the two families is too big, and I don't know the Qi family's background well. Is this a good enough reason?"

"Grandma, Wen Yu's vision is not low now. Sometimes, I secretly think about it and I admire you in my heart. It is indeed your credit that the Wen family is what it is today.

However, the Wen family has taken a step forward, and everything they think, do, and do must be in line with their new status. How can they still do whatever it takes and work so hard? "

"you!"

"Grandma, our family is far from being able to do whatever we want."

"How did I know that Yuan would do this!?"

"That day, Pingting said that bad people did evil things, but they were not punished and they benefited from it... so she would do the same thing next time."

"You..." Old Mrs. Wen's heart was beating wildly and she looked at Wen Yu carefully.

Is she referring to something?

Carefully recalling the past.

No, I did a perfect job of cleaning up the mess...

Wen Yu said seriously: "Even if Wen Huan is satisfied, she is not worthy of her position, and her methods are vulgar and vicious. What will be her fate? I have heard a lot about the wife of Prince Yongqing these days. In addition to her plain appearance and flawless work, there is also He Ge Lao behind her.

Wen Huan was powerless against her. Will she just use a packet of poison to deal with me like she did to me?"

Mrs. Wen thought nervously: She? She will.

"You have worked so hard to get to where you are today. But in the face of power, it is easy for all of this to become a passing cloud!"

"You go back first, I'll take care of this!" Old Mrs. Wen became annoyed.

"Grandma, I can leave this matter to you. But if it doesn't suit my wishes, I will do it myself!"

"Wen Yu...what do you want?!"

"We are in a different place, and I will be the same as them! Grandma, please don't let your granddaughter underestimate your means!"

"Okay!" Mrs. Wen said irritably. "You go back first."

Wen Yu smiled coldly and left.

"Someone come! Call the eldest master and the eldest mistress!" Old Mrs. Wen closed her eyes.

Yuan told Wen Qian that she had not been sleeping well recently and wanted Wen Qian to sleep first so that she could catch up on her sleep while Wen Huan was not at home.

Wen Qian had no objection at all. He felt much more relaxed because he didn't have to be so cautious in front of his wife and didn't know how to please her. In the small room in front, he set up a small bed and read by candlelight.

Yuan said he wanted to sleep, but how could he sleep? Wen Huan had been gone for two days, and he didn't know how he was doing.

Suddenly someone came and said, "Madam, the old lady wants to see you!"

Yuan was stunned: "It's so late, what's the matter?"

"I don't know, Madam, please follow me!"

Yuan was scared to death. Could it be that something happened to Huanhuan and the news spread back?

"Who did you call?"

"I don't know!"

Yuan simply tied her hair into a bun, put on a cloak, and left in a hurry.

When I got there, I found that my husband was there too, asking the old lady...

"Yuan, Hong Xing pointed out that you and Wen Huan asked her to poison Wen Yu. Do you admit it?"

"Mother, I don't understand what you are talking about." Yuan's heart skipped a beat. Did Huan Huan let Hong Xing do it? And she failed?

The most surprised one was Wen Qian. He turned his head and looked at Yuan.

Yuan was indifferent, not looking at anyone, and sat down gracefully.

They seem to be calm and not guilty, but no one knows a wife better than her husband. It seems that they have taken action...

"The poison was given to Hong Xing by Aunt Xu, who was beside you, when you returned to Jiangzhou last time. She never dared to do it. This time, Wen Huan threatened and bribed her to do it before leaving."

"If you want to accuse someone of a crime, you can always find a pretext. Since mother said so, let's report it to the authorities!" Yuan said calmly.

Fight with me? Old Madam Wen smiled secretly in her heart, turned to Wen Qian and said, "Wen Qian, ask for leave tomorrow. As soon as the sun rises, go out of the city to the Prince of Wu's Villa and bring Wen Huan back!"

Upon hearing this, Yuan finally became anxious: "Wen Huan went to the Wu Palace with her friends and returned together. Is there any reason for her to come back early?!"

"I said her mother is seriously ill and is dying. Is that okay?" Old Mrs. Wen smiled.

"...You have such a cruel heart!" Yuan's tears were streaming down her face and she could hardly sit still.

Wen Qian hurriedly helped her up, but Yuan Shi threw him off: "Don't touch me! Your eldest daughter has become successful and can bring you benefits. You don't care about us anymore, right? Are we an eyesore to her? You went to pick up Huan Huan in public and embarrassed her?"

Wen Qian said: "Don't worry, I'll talk to my mother..."

Yuan twisted his neck forcefully: "Stop talking, I don't agree!"

The old lady said with a hint of mockery: "Why are you so anxious? It's just a picnic. Could it be that she has some plan? Want to seduce a rich and powerful person there?"

"She is your granddaughter!" Yuan said coldly.

"Yes, she is my granddaughter...her last name is Wen, not Yuan! So, if she commits adultery, gets pregnant before marriage, or instigates someone to kill his wife, I will not forgive her! I will not ask for favors from her! I will beat her to death!" Old Mrs. Wen is really powerful! "Mother!" Wen Qian's face flushed and he cried out in despair.

Suddenly, Yuan covered his face with his hands.

Her pride and diligence, her good intentions, her harmonious relationship with her husband...

Everything is gone! Damn old woman, I will kill you...

I will definitely kill you!

He put his hands down and stared at the old lady like a devil.

Mrs. Wen was startled and leaned back cautiously, "What are you going to do?"

Yuan suddenly laughed twice. What could she do? Without even looking at Wen Qian, she shook her head helplessly and rushed out of the room.

"Someone, come here! Lock the door of the first lady's house. No one is allowed to go out or let anyone in without my permission! Anyone who dares to spread the news will be killed on the spot!"

Wen Qian was devastated and his mind was completely confused. He knew that he couldn't live like this anymore...

"See? This is the one you love!"

"Mother, are you serious about poisoning Wen Yu?"

"You said it yourself!"

Wen Qian was speechless. How could he not know the changes in his wife and Wen Huan? Even he had changed! However, he always thought that the past was the past, so couldn't he just live a good life in the present?

Before, he was on guard against Wen Yu because he was afraid of this kind of situation.

But, since I didn't stop her and even benefited from her, wouldn't it be nice to marry her off smoothly?

Why don't you change your mindset?! But it's too late to say anything now. Her mother has fallen out with her. Not to mention, there's also Wen Yu...

"Mother, what do you say?"

"Bring Wen Huan back first. That girl is very brave. Don't let her go there to have an affair like her mother did. It will be terrible if she is caught!"

"Mother!"

"You're still speaking for her? I, your mother, have fought with your father... and killed him. When I was doing business outside, I used dirty tricks! I've also done a lot of things to curry favor with the powerful. But when it comes to a woman's chastity, I've never been flawless! My son, I was also a widow in my youth. If she was like Yuan Shi, hooking up with someone while your father was away, how would you feel?"

“…”

These words left Wen Qian speechless.

…

After hearing everything, Wen Yu laughed and said, "Oh, grandma, what you say is so mean! It's amazing that someone as virtuous as Yuan Shi didn't die. No, Laba, you have to think of a way. If there's bad news from Wen Huan, she'll be so angry that she might even want to commit suicide! If I observe mourning, how can I get married?"

Laba said, "Then give her some medicine and let her sleep."

"Just don't kill him!"