Following the old woman, we took many turns, avoiding the crowd and the mourning hall.
But the old woman showed no intention of stopping.
Zhao Yunzhu frowned, feeling a little annoyed.
When her patience was almost exhausted, the old woman finally stopped.
Seeing the courtyard in front of her, she was stunned. This was the courtyard where Madam Du had lived when she had invited her to stay at her house for a while.
The yard is now deserted, and there is a sense of desolation everywhere.
"Concubine Yun."
The old woman walked into the courtyard with a serious face, turned around and knelt down in front of her, "Concubine Yun, I am from Madam Du's family and have come to pay my respects. My surname is Chen."
"Madam Chen, why did you come to see me today?"
Zhao Yunzhu reached out and helped Nanny Chen up.
Nanny Chen's eyes were slightly red, and her voice was a little more decadent. "This old servant is guarding the ancestral home in Chang'an. I'm afraid it will take several days for the news to reach the Chen family. There is no one from the Chen family in Chang'an right now, so no one can redress the grievances for our eldest lady."
"This old servant is truly at his wit's end, and so I shamelessly come before Concubine Yun to beg her. I hope you will, for the sake of Young Master Ming'an, redress the injustice done to my eldest daughter."
"Concubine Yun, even if it means sacrificing my life, I will gladly do so!"
Nanny Chen knelt down again, and this time Zhao Yunzhu stepped back.
She looked at Nanny Hua, who understood and stepped forward to help Nanny Chen up.
"Madame Chen, I'll help you. My status is already awkward, and now I can barely protect myself, so how can I possibly redress your wife's grievances?"
Zhao Yunzhu spoke frankly about her thoughts.
Trying to make her face reality.
But Nanny Chen kept crying, trying to win her sympathy in this way.
After a long silence, Nanny Chen finally stopped crying. She sniffed with her handkerchief and said, "Concubine Yun, my wife is really resentful."
She continued talking to herself and Zhao Yunzhu did not stop her.
"The maids and servants around Madam have all been punished by the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion. No matter how hard I try, no one is willing to reveal the truth. But I know there must be something hidden behind this."
"If we really bury Madam's body today, even if the Chen family returns, they will be powerless to seek justice for Madam."
"Madam, please go back first. You are now alone in Chang'an. If the Yong'an Marquis' Mansion notices anything unusual, Madam, please do not put yourself in danger. Everything will be settled after the Chen family returns."
After comforting Nanny Chen, she left with Nanny Hua.
"Concubine Yun, it seems the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion is quite complicated. Should we secretly investigate Madam Du's affairs?"
After all, they had lived together for three years, and Aunt Hua actually saw through her young lady's thoughts.
"Mammy, go and investigate quietly. Don't let anyone else find out. Be careful."
"Don't worry, Miss. I've made a note of this."
Zhao Yunzhu nodded slightly, and Nanny Hua quietly retreated. Linglong looked at Nanny Hua's back with a serious expression.
After returning to the banquet hall, Zhao Yunzhu found a place at the end and sat down.
The hall is much quieter now.
Zhao Yunzhu has been secretly observing the surroundings, hoping to find some clues.
She found that the entire Yong'an Marquis Mansion seemed to be shrouded in fog.
The servants looked serious.
"It seems Concubine Du hasn't returned yet. Let's go check."
Zhao Yunzhu beckoned Linglong to come closer. Linglong nodded and followed Concubine Yun out of the banquet hall again.
"Concubine Yun, where are we going?"
"Just walk around."
Zhao Yunzhu looked at Linglong, who was full of curiosity, and answered calmly.
The master and servant walked aimlessly in the mansion, and before they knew it, they arrived at a courtyard behind the mourning hall.
"Mother, you are so confused. Now that it has come to this, I should stop taking the blame. I should just forget about it as soon as possible!"
"Jiaojiao, but mother has often dreamed of your aunt these days——"
"Mother, it has nothing to do with you. You just told her that it was her who argued with grandmother and angered my great uncle. My great aunt's death has nothing to do with our family!"
"Can--"
"Mother, my great aunt is going to be buried today. No matter how terrified you are, you must act as if nothing has happened. Don't let anyone notice anything, or you'll anger Grandmother and Great Uncle. My second brother's position as Crown Prince is at stake!"
The room was dead silent.
Zhao Yunzhu and her servant, who were hiding outside the courtyard wall, overheard the entire conversation between Du Jiaojiao and Mrs. Du.
Linglong's heart was beating violently.
It seemed like it would jump out of my throat in the next second.
Zhao Yunzhu frowned and left with heavy steps.
Only when they reached a deserted place did Linglong dare to take a deep breath.
"Miss, what can we do? Listen, Madam Du's death is indeed related to the Yong'an Marquis' Mansion..."
Linglong glanced around and saw that there was no one around. Then she stepped forward, lowered her voice, and expressed her guess.
Zhao Yunzhu nodded in agreement, "This is indeed not a simple matter."
The master and servant stayed there for a long time. After their mood gradually calmed down, they were about to turn around and leave when Nanny Hua came hurriedly.
"Miss."
Aunt Hua bowed and glanced around.
"I overheard that when Madam Du was alive, she had a fierce argument with the Marquis of Yong'an in Madam Du's courtyard, and that night Madam Du died."
"The Yong'an Marquis's Mansion announced that Madam Du had contracted a serious illness. However, I heard that no doctor was called that night. Even many of Madam Du's servants disappeared. Now, those who remain look nervous, as if they're afraid something might happen."
Aunt Hua told the news she had heard by chance.
Zhao Yunzhu thought about it again, thinking that something must have happened.
"Let's go, let's go back first."
When the time came, the coffin of Madam Du from the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion was lifted up, and suona music was played all the way in Chang'an.
After the memorial service, everyone enjoyed the meal and went home.
In the carriage, Qin Zongzhi noticed that she looked particularly solemn today and asked, "What's wrong? Why do you look so worried?"
"Is it about Madam Du?"
Seeing that she remained silent, he continued, "I heard it was about the matter of Yong'an Hou taking the infertility medicine."
This sentence successfully attracted Zhao Yunzhu's attention.
"oh?"
Seeing that she was interested, Qin Zongzhi simply stopped hiding it.
He told her the news he had received in detail, "Many years ago, Madam Du gave the Marquis of Yong'an a sterilizing decoction. The medicine was delivered by Madam Du herself."
"What--"
Zhao Yunzhu stiffened in disbelief.
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