"What, drown yourself in the lake?" Upon hearing this, Jiang Chengzong couldn't sit still and rushed out immediately.
Everyone else stood up as well, and Lady Hou immediately asked, "Has the person been rescued?"
"They've been rescued."
"Quickly, fetch a doctor!"
The Jiang family quickly followed, and Xu Wanying also got up.
[System, why did my second sister-in-law jump into the lake as soon as she got back? The meal just now was quite sumptuous, could it be that she didn't like it?] Xu Wanying was completely confused.
Of course not.
"What is that?" Xu Wanying was completely confused.
They were enjoying the welcome banquet, so why did she suddenly jump into the lake right after leaving? Nothing happened in between that would have caused Lu Ling to break down, right?
[This official is also unsure.]
[Tsk, you good-for-nothing!] Xu Wanying's tone was full of disdain.
"I'm not a mind reader, how would I know what she's thinking?" the system said, sounding quite aggrieved.
The Jiang family arrived at the Qingzhu Pavilion, where the second wife lived. Lu Ling was lying in the inner room, and the doctor was treating her.
About half an hour later, the women were finally invited inside.
Lu Ling leaned against the bed, her face pale. After seeing a group of people come in, her gaze swept over them one by one, finally settling on Xu Wanying.
At first, when she heard the conversation between the two people, she was a little confused about what was going on. In addition, the content was so shocking that she couldn't accept it for a while.
Overwhelmed by a surge of rage, he jumped into Jingting Lake as he passed by.
After having cold water poured into her mouth and nose and experiencing that suffocating feeling, she has completely calmed down.
She recognized the voices of all the women in the family, but the voice of her third sister-in-law was unfamiliar, so she assumed it was her.
"What kind of personality does my second sister-in-law have?" Xu Wanying's next thought confirmed Lu Ling's guess.
The only people who can be called "Second Sister-in-law" besides Jiang Jinyu are this third sister-in-law.
Soon, that slightly strange voice rang out: "[Second Madam Lu Ling, whose father belonged to the 'pure stream' faction and served as a censor, later rising to the rank of Imperial Censor. From a young age, she possessed the demeanor of a well-bred lady, with etiquette and propriety ingrained in her very being; she is extremely law-abiding.]"
[That can't be right. Lu Ling is so conservative, how could she agree to go to the inn for intimate moments before returning to the manor?] Xu Wanying quickly grasped the key point.
A lady from a respectable family like Lu Ling, who is conservative and values rules, would never go to an inn to book a room; it would be inconsistent with her upbringing.
Upon hearing the word "pleasure," Lu Ling's face instantly turned bright red with embarrassment, wishing she could disappear into the ground.
[Lu Ling was naturally unwilling, but even a strong woman can be won over by persistent pursuit. Ever since she married Jiang Chengxiao, he had been relentlessly pursuing her, and besides, it was a private matter between husband and wife, so she naturally agreed.]
The system immediately explained, muttering with a hint of disdain: "Host, you're a modern person, surely you're not that conservative? That couple can be wherever they want; it doesn't affect anyone!"
Xu Wanying immediately scoffed: [System, you've become so sensitive ever since you met Xing Xiaoya. I just asked one question, and you're already criticizing me. Who's the conservative one here?]
The system coughed lightly, its tone somewhat hesitant, and said: [Does this have anything to do with Xiaoya? What are you doing on her behalf? It's an unwarranted disaster. Who's being so sensitive here? I'm just afraid you can't distinguish right from wrong.]
[Stop talking nonsense! You've become Xing Xiaoya's simp, and you can't even share the gossip with me. What use are you to me?!]
The system immediately retorted: "Why can't I share the gossip with you? Don't you just want to know why Lu Ling jumped into the lake? You don't even need to use energy detection to find out; it's simply because her man is no longer capable and she can't accept it. Jiang Chengxiao used to be so amazing!"
This time, not only Lu Ling couldn't stand it anymore, but Cen Shi also couldn't bear it. As a mother, she really didn't want to hear about her son's bedroom affairs.
"Wanying, you don't look well. Are you tired? Why don't you go back and rest?" Cen Ying suggested.
Xu Wanying nodded without hesitation, curtsied, and prepared to leave.
She wasn't familiar with Lu Ling and couldn't talk to her. She was just standing there doing nothing. She might as well go back to her own courtyard and chat with the system.
[You should refrain from making such speculations. Lu Ling comes from a respectable family, gentle on the outside but strong on the inside. She followed Jiang Chengzhong on his exile, encountering countless hardships and dangers along the way. What hasn't she seen? He's just a useless man. I don't believe she would be so desperate for him.] Xu Wanying simply didn't believe it.
Hearing the system's words, she knew they were completely unreliable and utterly worthless.
Originally filled with shame and indignation, and wishing she could hang herself again, Lu Ling's extreme feelings subsided considerably after hearing her words.
"You can't guess what Lu Ling is thinking, but you should at least know her ending, right? What happened to my second sister-in-law in the end?" Xu Wanying asked again.
Ever since the system started acting like Xing Xiaoya's simp, it has been acting strangely from time to time, releasing gossip that always revolves around Xing Xiaoya, so Xu Wanying hasn't been able to seriously follow any of the gossip for a long time.
This time, she was genuinely curious.
[Host, are you looking for some gossip?]
Xu Wanying had already stepped out of the threshold and was walking further and further away. The system's voice was gradually fading away until it was almost inaudible.
The people inside exchanged glances. Cen Ying gently nudged Li Chunlan, who understood and immediately chased after her.
"Third sister-in-law, come back, your mother has something to say to you!"
Xu Wanying turned back, looking puzzled. "Mother, what do you need me to do?"
"It's nothing. I just noticed you weren't feeling well. Sit down here first, and your sister-in-law and I will take you home later."
"No need to trouble you and my sister-in-law. My second sister-in-law is not feeling well, so you can take care of her. I'm perfectly healthy, and I have a group of maids with me!" Xu Wanying was busy going back to eat melons and immediately declined.
“No, even though the third prince isn’t in the manor, we still need to take good care of you. Please sit down.” Cen Ying waved her hand, and immediately a maid brought over a chair.
Xu Wanying didn't refuse any longer, sat down calmly, and continued to ask the system: [Stop dawdling, are you going to tell me or not? Or do you not know?]
[Of course I know! Lu Ling is a woman of strong character, as evidenced by her sudden suicide attempt. Although I cannot ascertain the reason for her drowning, something must have happened that she found unacceptable. It is often said that a miserable life is better than a glorious death, but Lu Ling grew up in a family of scholars and officials, and was taught from a young age that reputation and honor are more important than life itself, and that death is a necessary act of upholding one's principles.]
[Xing Xiaoya entered the Marquis of Zhongyi's residence and became entangled with several men from the Jiang family. When the other women of the Jiang family learned of this, they all tried various methods to stop her. Only she, after learning of this, had a long talk with Jiang Chengxiao, and upon realizing that her husband could not turn back, she hanged herself.]
[Moreover, she hanged herself right at Xing Xiaoya's doorstep. That morning, a maidservant came to sweep the courtyard and screamed upon seeing this scene. Xing Xiaoya came out of her room and saw a pair of embroidered shoes fluttering in the wind.]
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