Chapter 572: Death (Part 1)
That night, Ye Chutang finally went to bed, recalling the scene of the day, deep in thought.
For some reason, she always felt that the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery Mansion was not what it seemed.
Xie Anjun and Xiao Jiayi had a big fight, but that didn't seem to be a reason for Xie Pei to drown his sorrows in alcohol.
A person like him has gone through decades of ups and downs. What kind of twists and turns has he not seen?
Nowadays, it is really incomprehensible that people drink alcohol recklessly when they know that they are in poor health.
Could it be that the Xie family’s problems have become so serious that even he can’t solve them?
Thinking of this, Ye Chutang frowned slightly.
The only thing that could make Xie Pei react like this is probably...
Suddenly, there was a howling sound of wind outside the window. The window was not closed tightly, and the cold air quickly invaded.
Ye Chutang glanced at Xiaowu who was already fast asleep beside him. She seemed to sense something as well. She shrank into the quilt, curled up her small body into a ball, and leaned into Ye Chutang's arms dependently.
Ye Chutang got up from bed, put on his coat and went to the window.
The closer you get, the colder it becomes.
She shivered slightly, stretched out her hand to open the window a crack, and intended to close it again.
At this moment, a shrill cry suddenly came from the distance.
Ye Chutang paused, frowned slightly, and subconsciously looked up to the window.
It was pitch black and I could only feel the north wind cutting across my face like a knife, as if that sound was just an illusion.
There was a sudden noise behind her. Ye Chutang turned around and saw Xiaowu turned over, looking for her subconsciously with his eyes closed.
Maybe I really heard it wrong.
Ye Chutang didn't think any more and immediately closed the window.
However, just after taking two steps back, hurried footsteps were heard in the yard.
"Second Miss! Something happened!"
When Ye Chutang opened the door, he saw the maid running towards him in a hurry, with a look of shock still on her face.
Ye Chutang asked, "What's wrong?"
The maid bit her lip and lowered her voice:
"The man who came to invite you last time is here again! He said, he said - the Marquis is gone!"
Ye Chutang was shocked.
"Loyal and Brave Marquis!?"
"Yes!" The maid was obviously also frightened by the news. "Thank you, Second Young Master's attendant, for reporting the news! He is waiting outside the door now! He said that not many people know the news now, but, but the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion is already in chaos!"
Things happened too suddenly. After the initial shock, Ye Chutang quickly calmed down and thought about the current situation.
Xie Pei is dead, and one can imagine what the situation is like in the Mansion of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery now.
Xie Anbai's attendant came over immediately, probably not to report the death, but... something was fishy!
Ye Chutang made a prompt decision: "Prepare the car and go to the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion!"
…
The night was dark and the weather was freezing cold.
As the New Year approaches, many shops on the street have closed. Especially at this time late at night, the streets are empty. The sound of carriage wheels rushing across the bluestone slabs seems even more thrilling in the silent night.
There was also silence in the carriage, and the atmosphere was solemn.
Ye Jingyan lifted the curtain and looked outside. The Marquis' Mansion was getting closer and closer, just across the street.
He turned around and looked at Ye Chutang, frowning and asking, "Sister, why did the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery pass away so suddenly? Didn't you say in the afternoon that although his condition was troublesome, it was not life-threatening?"
Ye Chutang lowered his eyes slightly, not knowing what he was thinking. He only looked up after hearing these words.
"I haven't seen it with my own eyes yet, so nothing is known."
She had the same doubts in her mind.
Given Xie Pei's condition, it was impossible for him to die so soon.
Especially, Xie Anbai was also in the mansion.
She had already reminded him during the day to take good care of the child, so he would not be negligent.
But this is still happening now.
Xiaowu, who was standing by, yawned, tears welling up in his big black grape-like eyes. He was obviously very sleepy.
Ye Chutang touched her little head.
"When we get to the Marquis' Mansion, just wait outside the door. You don't need to go in."
Originally, she wanted to leave Xiaowu to Ye Jingyan's care, but when Ye Jingyan heard that such a big thing had happened in the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion, he insisted on staying with her.
Ye Chutang couldn't resist and took the brother and sister along.
Xiaowu nodded ignorantly, thought about it again and again, and finally stretched out his hand and gestured twice.
——Sister, Brother Xie’s father passed away. He must be very sad now, right?
Ye Chutang sighed softly in his heart.
I’m afraid… there’s more to it than that.
…
Finally, the carriage stopped.
"Miss Ye Er, we're here."
Ye Chutang lifted the curtain, got out of the carriage and looked forward.
From far away, I could hear crying from inside.
A white cloth has been hung on the door plaque of the Marquis' Mansion. At first glance, the huge Marquis' Mansion of Loyalty and Bravery has been shrouded in great sadness.
Ye Chutang frowned: "The Marquis just left, why is there even a white cloth hanging up?"
Why is there such a big fuss in the middle of the night?
Xie Anbai's long-time attendant was named Tian Dong. When he heard Ye Chutang's question, he looked embarrassed and hesitated to speak.
"Miss Ye Er, this is not clear enough. You should first -"
Before he could finish his answer, an angry voice came from inside the door:
"If you hadn't just asked someone to come and treat my father and prescribed medicine, my father wouldn't have passed away like this! You are deeply sinful! You are not worthy of being a member of the Xie family! Get out now! From today on, there is no such thing as you in the Xie family! You will never be allowed to set foot in the gate of the Marquis' Mansion again!"
This is Xie Anjun's voice.
Ye Chutang's eyes were slightly cold.
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