Su Nanxi shook her head and pinched the bridge of her nose. "It's nothing! I just feel a little tired!"
The other three also looked over, somewhat worried, and suggested that Su Nanxi sit on a rock to the side and rest for a while.
Mo Qinghe thought it was feasible and helped her over, but the stone was a bit far from the monk, so it was difficult to talk to him.
Xiao Wu and Xiao Han said, "What's so difficult about that? Just drag the person over there, right?"
They dragged him over, keeping him at a comfortable distance from Su Nanxi, just enough for him to hear what they were saying, while also preventing any sudden attacks from the monks.
The monk had no choice; he was too weak to stand up, so he could only let them drag him along like a dead dog.
He was filled with hope that he could escape death, and he told everything he could without holding back, because those things were known throughout the capital and were not secrets; anyone could find out by asking around!
He couldn't make it up, and he didn't have the time or inclination to make things up. He heard these things from others, and they didn't cost him anything!
As for its authenticity, that's beyond his control; whatever's been said is what it is!
Isn't gossip just something that gets spread all over the place?
There's bound to be some truth and some falsehood involved; after going through so many people's opinions, there's bound to be some distortion!
If you want to hear all the gossip in Beijing, this is enough!
It's all just for fun and to satisfy my curiosity!
After all, those are other people's business. Just listen and know about them; no one will investigate them!
That's what the monk thought. He didn't know Su Nanxi's true intentions. He felt that since Su Nanxi wasn't the daughter of the Yao family, it wasn't strange that she was curious about things in the capital.
The capital city is a place many people aspire to. Isn't it normal to want to know about the lives of people in the upper class?
"That sounds really exciting. The Marquis of Anping's family has caused so much trouble, they must be no ordinary family! Are all the members of their family handsome men and beautiful women?"
Su Nanxi sat on the rock, no longer needing to stand, and rested for a while, feeling much more comfortable. She then asked the monk a few more questions.
The monk nodded, “That’s right! When Marquis Anping was young, he was on the list of most handsome men in the capital. I heard that back then, countless women wanted to marry into his household. He also really liked beautiful women, so he had quite a few concubines, I heard he had three or four!”
However, given the powerful background of Lady Hou's family, even with her magnanimity, he dared not be too arrogant, and no further news of him taking a concubine emerged. What happened behind the scenes is something we outsiders cannot know.
Lady Hou was also a renowned beauty in the capital, but she was somewhat aloof and arrogant. Her children were all said to be exceptionally beautiful! She had only one daughter, who was said to have blossomed into a stunning beauty even at a young age, though few had ever seen her face, as Marquis Anping and Lady Hou had protected her very well! This eldest daughter was showered with love and affection, but unfortunately, she later disappeared!
Lady Hou had three sons. After Miss Su's disappearance, they were devastated and even despondent for a time. However, they rallied and vowed to find their missing daughter. The eldest son also disappeared for a time, but was later said to have returned. However, his personality had changed; he was no longer gentle and refined, but had become ruthless, cold, and cold-blooded! The two younger sons had also changed their personalities! The prevailing opinion was that no one could fathom their thoughts!
The more Su Nanxi listened, the more she felt that this was the original owner's story!
They all share the surname Su, and the rest match up too!
If this is truly the original owner's story, then the original owner also had two younger brothers!
The person who went to see her earlier was probably her older brother. He had disguised himself, but we can roughly tell that he wasn't very old.
"What's Miss Su's name? Sigh! Such a nice person has disappeared!"
Su Nanxi pretended to bring it up casually and even sighed for the other person.
The monk shook his head, genuinely unaware of the matter. "There's very little information about Miss Su outside. If it weren't for her accident, there probably wouldn't be any rumors circulating. We only hear her called 'Miss,' but her real name is something very few people can find out!"
Su Nanxi felt a pang of regret; it was so close!
However, it also seems reasonable. People living in secluded mansions are well-protected and don't want outsiders to know their identities. It's not impossible that not everyone has the right to know their real names!
It seems those enemies were hiding very well and did a good job. They managed to set up the scheme without anyone noticing. No one would believe it if they were beaten to death!
A grown woman just vanished without a trace. Miss Su is someone who is showered with love and affection. It's impossible for her to be without protection or the cooperation of several groups of people. It's impossible for a mere illegitimate daughter to do that!
Su Nanxi suddenly thought of something and asked, "You keep talking about the principal wife, why don't you talk about the concubines? Are all the concubines ugly?"
The monk hadn't expected Su Nanxi to ask such a question. Most people wouldn't care about concubines, but since he'd been asked, he'd answer it anyway. The concubines of the Marquis of Anping were no ordinary concubines.
"No! Those concubines are also very beautiful. Compared to the principal wife, they are inferior in every way, but they are naturally pleasing to people, so they are very good at reading people's expressions. I heard that they are all virtuous and gentle, and they are very much liked by Marquis Anping. As for how beautiful they are, that is not something we can see!"
The Marquis of Anping's mansion held a special place in the capital. It was said that many young ladies were desperate to marry him, and his concubines were not from ordinary families either; they were all rumored to have some influence, though the specifics were unknown. However, the illegitimate children weren't as strikingly beautiful; they were said to be at best pretty, but far from stunning.
Su Nanxi understood a little. Those concubines must have joined forces with their maternal families. Everyone was going all out for a better future!
Is she not good-looking?
Tsk tsk, that's kind of funny. Not pretty, but her thoughts are pretty!
They want everything, one concubine and one illegitimate child, neither of them understands their place, nor dares to face their own status. Relying on the favor of Marquis Anping, their hearts have become arrogant!
What man doesn't love a delicate, gentle, and understanding woman?
Lady Hou was aloof by nature, which probably gave her concubines an opportunity.
However, Su Nanxi had a question: "How do you know so much about the Anping Marquis's residence? You're not in cahoots with those people, are you?"
Otherwise, how could anyone know so much about it!
It's as if they went to investigate on purpose, like they were planning something bad and specifically went to scout the location!
The monk's expression changed slightly when he realized he had been right. He was too proud to admit it, but after thinking about it, he decided it wasn't a big deal. He was already down here, so what difference would it make?
If he lies and gets caught, he might be able to relax a bit, but if these people get angry and give him some more trouble, he'll be in for a rough time!
These people are all very shrewd; nothing escapes their eyes!
"No, there was no flirting! That's so awful! I just gave them a fortune reading! They sent people there, but they came back empty-handed, and then they stopped believing me!"
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