Chapter 318 The Heartbreaking Duo
Seeing them come in, Wen Zimei quickly adjusted his mood.
"Aunt, we are here to see you..." Zhou Qinzhu felt happy. After all, this bitch who had been hiding behind her finally got her retribution.
Ye Lanxin's face was filled with sorrow, but she managed to force a smile: "Sister-in-law, about Qingdai's matter, ah... I feel so sad."
Wen Zimei watched her hypocritical performance and sneered in her heart, but remained calm: "Thank you for your concern, sister-in-law. Now that Qingdai is gone, what's the point of saying all this? I will face everything with strength, don't worry."
Ye Lanxin continued, "Sister-in-law, I know you want to remain calm in front of your sister and don't want her to worry about you, but we are all family, there is no need to hide your emotions like this."
She was even happier than Zhou Qinzhu and felt that her brother's action was perfect.
She dared to guarantee that Wen Zimei must have been crying before she and Zhou Qinzhu came in.
Bitch, I let you harm my daughter, I let you harm my nephew.
"Does my sister-in-law want me to cry my heart out so that I can feel normal?"
Ye Lanxin was choked, but still did not give up: "Sister-in-law, I know you are upset, but we are all family. At this time, we should unite and face difficulties together. I don't take your words to heart. It just so happens that the concubine is here, so we can discuss anything. The Marquis has some official business and can't leave. I will come as soon as I finish it."
Ye Lanxin was just deliberately provoking. At this important moment, the eldest wife's daughter died, but the head of the family still had things to do.
Wen Zimei was aware of her little tricks, but he didn't want to argue with her.
She nodded slightly, with a hint of sarcasm in her tone: "What my sister-in-law said is true, but I don't know how difficult it is. How are you going to face it with me?"
Concubine Wen finally spoke up: "The wife of the Marquis of Jing'an is truly amazing. She keeps saying she's helping my sister with her burdens, but she's constantly hurting her. I wonder what kind of official duties could have kept the Marquis so busy that he couldn't even attend his own niece's funeral."
Ye Lanxin's face froze, but she still managed to speak: "Sister-in-law, let me tell you the truth. There was a letter from the government. The master was worried that you were emotionally unstable, so he went there in person. Before he left, he asked me to tell him that he would make every effort to track down the murderer in the Marquisate and would never let anyone who hurt Qingdai go unpunished."
Wen Zimei looked at her, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, and finally he just snorted: "I hope so."
Zhou Qinzhu stood aside, watching the undercurrent between Wen Zimei and Ye Lanxin, feeling very happy. She knew that at this moment, she only needed to remain silent and watch how this bitch struggled.
"Greetings to the Concubine, the County Lady, and the Second Young Master..."
Zhou Qinzhu came over to say hello, which made Lu Wenxue even more uncomfortable.
She didn't expect Zhou Qinzhu to adjust so quickly. Wasn't it said that she was very upset and devastated when she was married to the third prince as a concubine? How could she still be so polite and considerate?
Wen Zimei noticed the subtle atmosphere and knew in his heart that he could not lose his composure at this time.
She took a deep breath and tried to make her voice sound calm: "Sister-in-law, Qinzhu, it's a good thing you're here. I really need your help with Qingdai's matter."
Ye Lanxin nodded quickly: "Don't worry, sister-in-law, I will do my best."
Zhou Qinzhu also echoed: "Yes, aunt, although I don't know much, but I can accompany you. Now that my sister is gone, I will come to visit you often..."
This damn bastard is actually destroying his own heart!
Concubine Wen obviously felt it as well, but there was no way to put it so bluntly.
Now she doesn't have the confidence to support her sister.
Thinking of the layout of the palace, she felt powerless.
In the end, Lu Wenxue was more courageous and said directly, "Zhou Qinzhu, are you doing this on purpose? Are you sick? You always mention that your sister died and you came to accompany her? My aunt still has Jizhi here, what does it have to do with you?"
Zhou Jizhi, who had been forgotten by them, finally got a chance to appear.
But the open and covert attacks between these people had already frightened him.
After all, he was just adopted from the Wen family and had never experienced such a scene.
There is a human life involved, but what these people discussed is terrifying.
"Jizhi, come here, come to your mother..."
Concubine Wen seemed to have been reminded as well, and she said something to Zhou Jizhi.
Zhou Jizhi walked over passively, looked at Wen Zimei's unenthusiastic eyes, and summoned up the courage to call out, "Mother..."
Wen Zimei seemed to be frozen by something. When she heard the word "mother", she thought of Zhou Qingdai again.
"Sister, look, this is your son. He's been adopted into your family through a dignified and upright path. No one can take him away from you. In the future, someone will naturally take care of you, and he will be right by your side. You won't need anyone else to take his place."
Concubine Wen's words were particularly eye-catching.
Zhou Qinzhu knew that she was talking to him and didn't want to make a fuss about it.
For Wen Zimei, this son may really only serve as a source of support in his old age. After all, his father had applied for the title of marquis in the palace long before he was adopted, and it would definitely not be passed on to such an adopted descendant.
As for whether Wen Zimei can live to the age where Zhou Jizhi can take care of him in his old age, that is another matter.
"What the Concubine said is true. It is Qinzhu who is being sentimental. But Aunt, if you really miss your sister these days, you must go to the front for a walk. Mother and I are here."
Zhou Qinzhu's words once again pierced Wen Zimei's heart accurately and ruthlessly.
She raised her eyes and looked at the annoying Zhou Qinzhu, wanting to slap her in the face.
But in the end, reason prevailed. Wen Zimei took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in his heart.
She forced a smile and said to Zhou Qinzhu: "Qinzhu, you are a good child."
Lu Wenxue looked at Zhou Qinzhu and wanted to say something, but was stopped by the calmer Lu Ennan.
"Madam Hou, Miss Zhou, I wonder what news the Marquis has heard from the government that has caused him to be so anxious..."
Wen Zimei and the others immediately perked up. They almost forgot that this was the key point.
Ye Lanxin knew that these things could not be concealed, so she said, "The government officials went to the crime scene again today to investigate. They seemed to have seen some things left behind by the murderer, and they can probably confirm the identities of these people."
"Who is it?" Wen Zimei was extremely excited.
Ye Lanxin deliberately kept everyone in suspense: "The government officials haven't explained it clearly yet. We have to wait until Master comes back. Don't worry, sister-in-law. No matter what happens, Qingdai is still surnamed Zhou. She is the only blood left by my eldest brother. Master will not ignore it. I'm just worried that if the people who killed Qingdai are the same group that killed my nephew Chenglei, it will be really difficult to investigate..."
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