"If someone tries to harm you, blink once. If you need my help, blink twice."
Ye Zhen tapped rapidly.
But Shegu blinked nine times in a row.
"Cousin Zhen?"
Feeling that Ye Zhen had been in the room for a while, Ye Wantang went inside.
Ye Zhen had no further opportunity to ask She Gu any more questions.
Shegu looked at Ye Wantang, tears streaming down her face.
She couldn't let the world know that Ye Jinghong's daughter had turned against the loyal servant who had cared for her for many years.
The general was wise and upright throughout his life, and his posthumous reputation should not be ruined by Ye Wantang.
This general's mansion was originally left to Ye Wantang by the general. Ye Wantang found her troublesome and wanted to take control of her own family business as soon as possible. She granted her wish, thus ending the years of master-servant relationship.
Shegu closed her eyes and refused to look at Ye Wantang again.
The general has been gone for many years. She misses him and should apologize to him for failing to raise her daughter well.
Therefore, she could only decline Ye Zhen's offer.
She wanted to tell Ye Zhen about Yin Jiuniang, but now all she could move were her eyes, and she didn't know if Ye Zhen would understand.
No matter how clever Ye Zhen was, he couldn't immediately connect She Gu's hint with Yin Jiu Niang.
As she lowered her eyes in thought, Ye Wantang spoke up, "You've been sitting for so long since your first meeting with She Gu."
Actually, it didn't take long; it was just that she felt guilty.
Ye Zhen sighed, "When I was in the village, I often heard the people praise my aunt as a heroine. The women she trained were all brave and skilled in battle, no less than the men."
I've heard that the head steward also went to the battlefield with my aunt, and he was an expert archer, never missing a shot.
Now she can't even move her fingers, and I feel really sorry for her.
I imagine she was also very distressed; I saw her crying in front of you the whole time.
She was carefully pondering the look in She Gu's eyes just now. There seemed to be no resentment towards Ye Wantang in it. Could it be that she guessed wrong?
She Gu was not harmed by Ye Wantang.
Ye Wantang was skeptical, but Ye Zhen grabbed her hand and said, "Wantang, don't believe the rumors outside. The Taoist priest who gave me the fortune told me back then said that as long as I return to the capital after I reach the age of fifteen, there will be no problem."
"My mother and the head housekeeper are really not me, Xing Ke. You have to believe me."
Ye Wantang's attention was diverted, and she sneered inwardly, but said on the surface, "Of course I believe you."
"But my father and mother still have some misunderstandings about me. Wan Tang, please explain to them for me."
Now I have a voice in the Marquis's mansion, but the General's mansion is not what it used to be. Just like the saying I heard in the countryside, it truly is a case of "thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river."
She patted Ye Wantang's hand, her eyes filled with sympathy, "Wantang, we are cousins after all, we should support each other. If you have any difficulties in the future, just ask."
What a smug and petty person's face!
Ye Wantang was furious. The General's Mansion was no longer what it used to be, and Ye Zhen was not someone to be trifled with. How dare this ignorant village girl act so arrogantly in front of her?
“My cousin is right.”
Maintaining her noble lady image, she was unwilling to talk much with Ye Zhen, and instead took him to the dining hall to keep up appearances.
Thinking that Ye Zhen would have lunch and then go back to the Marquis's residence, she could then invite a doctor to come and let her know who really needed whose support.
But she never expected that after Ye Zhen finished his meal, he went to Wang's room and wanted to take Wang and Ye Zhengqing to stay at the Marquis's mansion for a while.
"How can this be?"
Ye Wantang objected.
If Wang Shi goes to the Marquis's residence, how can she get the imperial physician to announce that her condition has worsened?
In the eyes of the world, Wang Shi is Ye Zhen's biological mother. If Ye Zhen was able to keep her by his side without any problems, how could it be convincing that She Gu's condition worsened?
Ye Zhen was puzzled. "Now that I've made something of myself, what's wrong with inviting my parents to stay with me for a few days so they can enjoy the blessings of having a daughter?"
That's obviously inappropriate.
"What kind of married woman takes her parents to live with her husband's family? My uncle is a government official, after all. Wouldn't it be a laughing stock if word got out?"
"But didn't Wan Tang bring them to the General's Mansion?"
Ye Zhen was still puzzled, "If Father and Mother can stay at their niece's house for many years, why can't they stay at their own daughter's house for a short while?"
Moreover, I consulted with Xie's father about this matter, and he agreed.
She looked at Ye Zhengqing, "Father, are you unwilling to go to the Marquis's residence?"
How could Ye Zhengqing not want to?
He had always wanted to get close to Marquis Zhongyong, but had no opportunity. Now that Ye Zhen had presented him with the opportunity, he felt as if a pie had fallen from the sky.
But he didn't want to offend Ye Wantang, so he pretended to be in a dilemma, thinking of a way to get what he wanted without offending either side.
Wang knew about Ye Wantang's plan. Although she was surprised by Ye Zhen's decision, she supported her daughter.
Just as she was about to refuse, Ye Zhen said, "Mother, I just went to see She Gu and saw that she was barely alive. I felt so sad."
I'm afraid you'll end up like that. In any case, your daughter must do her best to fulfill her filial duties to you.
"Only one breath left?"
Wang only knew that Ye Wantang had poisoned Shegu, but she didn't know the specifics of Shegu's condition.
Ye Zhen's words chilled her to the bone.
She Gu was utterly loyal to Wan Tang, yet Wan Tang could be so ruthless towards her. Could it be...?
Ye Wantang noticed that Wang Shi's expression was off and frowned. "Cousin, you're exaggerating. It's not just a few words..."
"Only her eyes can move, and she breathes more out than in. Does Wan Tang think this is optimistic?"
Ye Wantang choked.
As she pondered how to refute this, Ye Zhen then said to Wang Shi, "Mother has always been in good health, but this time her illness is strange, and we still can't find the cause."
I was wondering if it was inconvenient for a male doctor to examine me too closely, since Xie's father had recently invited a female physician from the palace for me.
When my mother went to the Marquis's residence, and the female physician examined me again, I was able to ask her to take a look at my mother as well.
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