Chapter 1653 - 602: The Fake True Heiress (End)

The Ma Family has two tasks:

First, to divorce the scoundrel Gu Jingyuan without a trace of infamy;

Second, to take care of her parents and children, ensuring they live a stable and wealthy life.

The Emperor suddenly has a biological son, making the Heir of Prince Qi unable to be adopted; the Prince Qi’s Mansion is even getting dragged into the intrigue of succession.

The Eldest Son, who has become the Princely Heir’s study companion, finds it difficult to extricate himself easily.

The second task seems likely to fail.

"..." The Ma Family gritted her teeth; she had to focus on the first task.

Previously, she had someone follow Gu Jingyuan with the hope of catching him in the act one day.

However, she had been busy with the affairs of Prince Qi’s Mansion and temporarily ignored it.

Now—

It’s decided, one word—catch the adultery!

The Ma Family led her people and marched vigorously to the Medicinal Food Restaurant.

Still, she had not completely lost her mind.

Before going to the courtyard behind the restaurant, she first sent Fei Cui to investigate the truth at the storefront.

"Young Madam, this slave checked it out, that slut is not in the restaurant."

"This slave even asked the staff, they said she just went to the backyard!"

"Young Madam, that slut must have gone to have a tryst with the Third Young Master. Hmph, they are really outrageous and shameless!"

Fei Cui was so angry her little face turned red, she kept talking by The Ma Family’s ear.

The Ma Family was impatient to hear these, she was fishing before.

Now the fish was hooked, she just wanted to quickly reel it in.

"Let’s go! To the backyard!"

The Ma Family glanced at the thriving business of the Medicinal Food Restaurant, her eyes darkened inexplicably.

It must be said, the Emperor indeed acted very cautiously; every time he came to pick up the medicine, he sent Gu Jingyuan, his trusted aide.

Neighbors on either side or passersby who saw him only guessed about colorful things, never imagining that he was actually doing the Emperor’s business.

The person The Ma Family arranged to follow Gu Jingyuan hadn’t discovered anything unusual either.

He squatted in the corner, always keeping a close watch on the tightly closed back door.

Seeing his master bring people to storm in, he hurried to meet her, "Reporting to Young Madam, this slave has been guarding by the door, the Third Young Master has never come out!"

For some reason, the person added, "No one has gone inside either; it seems there have always been just the two of them in the room!"

Ahem, a man and a woman alone together.

What are they doing?

Using one’s toes to think would know.

"Young Madam, they, they are too outrageous!"

It’s daytime now.

Doing that in broad daylight, it’s simply shameful!

Fei Cui was angry and ashamed, she wished she could rush straight into the courtyard and drag out that pair of clandestine lovers for a good beating.

The Ma Family’s heart was very calm, without the slightest bit of anger.

She actually had a bit of expectation: best to catch them in the act, so she could successfully divorce.

And causing such a scandal at home, The Ma Family could also use this opportunity to pull her son out of the whirlpool of Prince Qi’s Mansion’s intrigue.

In the worst case, in the future, without a political career, he could become a rich man with land and money, which should also fulfill the task!

On the way to "catch the adultery," The Ma Family had already controlled her emotions and had sorted out all the situations in her mind.

She finally found a way to break the stalemate—make a scene!

Using the excuse of catching adultery, make a big scene.

Perhaps her reputation would be affected somewhat, and even her three children would be pointed and talked about.

But, it’s still better than failing her task.

"Ma Xin, climb over the wall and listen by the window!"

The Ma Family had made up her mind, her actions became more thorough.

Arriving at the backyard, she did not rush in indiscriminately but wanted to further grasp the situation.

"Yes, Young Madam!"

The servant Ma Xin replied, carefully inspected, found a good spot for climbing, and deftly flipped over.

Thud!

When Ma Xin landed, the sound was somewhat loud, and he was very clever, hurriedly meowing a few times after making the noise.

A woman’s voice vaguely came from inside the room, "...Turns out it’s a stray cat!"

Ma Xin secretly let out a breath, then tiptoed close to the window, pressed his ear against the window paper, and listened carefully—

"Ouch, be gentle!"

"...Ah Dian, you are so formidable!"

"Be careful, ouch, Gu Jingyuan, why are you so clumsy?"

"I’m sorry, Ah Dian, I didn’t mean it. But, Ah Dian, you are really awesome, I, I’ve never seen a woman like you—"

Listening to these dialogues, in another setting, there seems nothing wrong.

Yet Ma Xin, with preconceived notions, thought the man and woman inside were having an affair, hearing this talk made it sound dirtier.

He did not continue to listen, afraid that hearing more, he himself wouldn’t be able to endure it.