Chapter 361 - 360: Be Careful

Chapter 361: Chapter 360: Be Careful

Mrs. Zhou personally added some tea.

The glaze of the blue porcelain teacup was lustrous, Mrs. Zhou slowly lifted it, the steam curling up.

Du Yunluo couldn’t see the look in Mrs. Zhou’s eyes, only noting that Mrs. Zhou’s fingertips trembled slightly.

After a long pause, Mrs. Zhou finally said, "Does Lian Xiao know about this matter?"

Du Yunluo replied, "I haven’t spoken to the Princely Heir, I don’t know who acted, nor do I know what item was tampered with mysteriously.

Mother, without evidence, I originally didn’t want to say anything.

I thought, regardless of their purpose, once the Princely Heir and I left the Capital, only using people from my maternal family, everything would be fine.

However, I figured I should at least lay things out for you.

You’re staying in the manor, everything needs to be handled with utmost caution."

Mrs. Zhou stared deeply at Du Yunluo, just as she was about to speak, Mu Lianxiao arrived.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law stopped their conversation.

Mu Lianxiao greeted Mrs. Zhou, who smiled and said, "It’s getting late, you should go back, there’s been a lot going on these days, take care of yourselves."

Nanny Su escorted Mu Lianxiao and Du Yunluo out, and upon returning to the west side room, saw Mrs. Zhou standing before the longbow in a daze.

Sighing serendipitously in her heart, Nanny Su stood quietly to one side, refraining from disturbing Mrs. Zhou.

"Mama," Mrs. Zhou raised her hand to caress the shaft of the bow, "What do you think of what Lian Xiao’s wife said?"

Nanny Su stepped forward two steps, speaking softly, "Madam, if the lady had spoken of this before Old Madam and you agreed on her going to Lindong, the servant would suggest weighing it carefully.

But now, she’s already packing, if the lady doesn’t want to bring the kitchen staff there are plenty of reasons and excuses, why mention such alarming words?

The lady said it, it’s likely true."

Mrs. Zhou exhaled slowly, "She says she does not know who acted or how they did it, but I always feel she actually knows."

Nanny Su clenched the handkerchief tightly in her hand, inhaling deeply, "Do you mean the lady suspects the second Madam?

Well, if the Princely Heir leaves no heirs, the second household would benefit.

The second Madam used to hold the household management; she could act unnoticed against the lady.

Moreover, neither you nor Old Madam would suspect her."

Mrs. Zhou’s heart raced wildly: "Even if Lian Xiao’s wife can’t bear a son, Lian Xiao he..."

In mid-sentence, there was a sudden sound, and the room brightened abruptly and then fell into darkness again.

Mrs. Zhou’s face became obscure in the lamplight.

Nanny Su became tense too, hurriedly using scissors to adjust the lamp wick.

After the room was lit again, Nanny Su glanced hesitantly at Mrs. Zhou, and after much deliberation, finally plucked up the courage and said, "Madam, what if something happens to the Princely Heir..."

Mrs. Zhou swayed, causing Nanny Su to quickly support her.

"Don’t say such ominous words," Mrs. Zhou chastised softly.

Nanny Su repeatedly apologized.

Mrs. Zhou sat down on the Arhat Bed, rubbing her aching brow.

Nanny Su’s and Du Yunluo’s words circled in her ears, making Mrs. Zhou ponder, if Mu Lianxiao were truly gone, then...

Then the only one to benefit would be the second household.

Nanny Su massaged Mrs. Zhou’s temples, murmuring, "Madam, I know you’re reluctant to suspect, but the lady’s words were right; once the Princely Heir and the lady leave the Capital, you must be cautious.

The Princely Heir is at Shanyu Pass, the lady is cared for by her maternal family, you can rest assured.

It’s you who must remain vigilant about your health.

No matter what, as long as the Princely Heir and the lady are well, and you are well, nothing unfortunate will happen."

Mrs. Zhou closed her eyes, responding vaguely.

In the dark of night, Shaohui Garden also extinguished its lights.

Du Yunluo nestled in Mu Lianxiao’s arms, rubbing her eyes and yawning.

Mu Lianxiao held her waist, his fingers combing through Du Yunluo’s jet-black hair, stroking it gently.

Du Yunluo was thinking about Mrs. Zhou’s words.

She didn’t bring a cook, Mrs. Zhou could see it, Madam Wu and the Lian Family should also know.

The Lian Family wouldn’t dare mention it openly, anyhow whoever was placed in the household, truly, the person’s exact identity didn’t matter.

Madam Wu didn’t inquire, why was that?

Du Yunluo grew tired, her thoughts inevitably muddled, so confused she fell asleep unwittingly.

The next morning after handling household affairs, Du Yunluo returned to Shaohui Garden.

Just having sat down in the eastern side room, Jiang Yunuan arrived.

Du Yunluo invited her to sit, saying, "Where’s Sister Niang?"

"She cried and fussed all night last night, finally fell asleep now," Jiang Yunuan smiled wryly, pointing to her eye bags that no amount of powder could cover, "The past two years have been the toughest to care for, both Mrs. Liu Menghai and I are exhausted."

Du Yunluo smiled slightly, "It’s because you’re worried about her, that’s why you handle everything yourself."

"She’s my daughter after all," Jiang Yunuan sighed, "Our husband is not in the Capital, I have to devote my focus on Sister Niang, or I’d be panicked every single day."

Du Yunluo sipped her tea, not responding.

Jiang Yunuan glanced around the room, saying, "I heard you’re accompanying the Princely Heir to Lindong?"

Du Yunluo nodded, "Yes, I pleaded with him for a long time, and he finally agreed.

Second sister-in-law, I waited over half a year last year, convincing myself to get used to the Princely Heir’s absence, but in truth, I really couldn’t get used to it.

You still have Sister Niang, while my womb remains quiet. To have me alone waiting in the manor for another year, I can’t bear it.

Having my husband far away, leaving me anxious alone, I...

Second sister-in-law, you understand how I feel, right? You must understand, right?

I know, second uncle just left, you’re at your lowest, our sisterhood could comfort each other, yet now I am leaving too, you must be quite down.

I get to go, while you have to stay in the Capital, I know it’s hard for you, but I..."

Jiang Yunuan’s smile froze on her face.

Du Yunluo’s words were like knives, cutting deeply into her heart, leaving Jiang Yunuan breathless from the pain.

Now her discomfort transcends to a struggle for breath.

She had thought she and Du Yunluo were the same, both left waiting in the Capital, but suddenly everything changed.

The only one left waiting was her.

Just like during Shangyuan’s Lantern Festival, Mu Lianxiao would take Du Yunluo to see the lanterns while she would be left packing Mu Liancheng’s luggage.

"Second sister-in-law, your complexion looks very poor," said Du Yunluo.

Jiang Yunuan nodded quickly, "I didn’t sleep much last night, I should return to rest a bit more."

Du Yunluo did not urge her to stay, and sent Jiang Yunuan out.

Seeing her walk away step by step, a cold smile surfaced on Du Yunluo’s lips.

Karma comes full circle; what Jiang Yunuan now experiences is the pain Du Yunluo felt in her previous life.