Chapter 126 - 125: A Good Beginning (Third Update)

Chapter 126: Chapter 125: A Good Beginning (Third Update)

Xu Jing immediately asked in a serious tone, "Nanny Kang, have you seen the state Wang Wuniang was in when she died?"

Nanny Kang was taken aback and shook her head, saying, "No, I wasn’t there. At that time, I was in mourning with the lady and the second young lady in Jiangzhou. However, there have been several women who met the same fate as Wang Wuniang before, starting about five years ago. Almost every half a year, a woman would be murdered, and so far, nine women have been victims. This case remains unsolved to this day, with all sorts of eerie rumors surrounding it, particularly regarding the manner of their deaths. I’ve only heard about it."

Xu Jing frowned slightly.

Could it really be a serial murder case?

Just then, they arrived at the main gate. Nanny Kang stopped talking and looked at Xu Jing with a cheerful smile, saying, "I’ll escort Doctor Xu here. During your temporary stay in the Western Capital, if there’s anything you need help with, feel free to come to the Song Mansion and mention my name or the lady’s. There’s no need for formality. I’ve already sent someone to give Mr. Cheng the remaining prescription money and your travel expenses to the Capital City."

Xu Jing temporarily put aside other thoughts and smiled at Nanny Kang, saying, "Thank you, Nanny Kang."

Cheng Xianbai and Chen Hu were already waiting for her outside. Seeing Xu Jing, Cheng Xianbai couldn’t contain his excitement and rushed forward, lowering his voice as much as he could, "Miss Xu, my goodness, do you know how much silver the people from the Song Mansion just gave us? A total of twenty taels! Twenty taels! That’s enough for us to travel around the entire Great Chu delivering medicine to them! I reported only one tael for travel expenses, as you instructed, but they gave so much more! I asked if there was a mistake, and they said the extra was reward silver from the lady! The generosity of a wealthy family in the Capital City is truly astonishing!"

The 160 prescriptions from the Song Mansion amounted to less than eighteen taels of silver in total. Deducting the ten taels they had given as a deposit, plus the one tael travel expense, the Song Mansion needed to give them less than ten taels. Yet, here they were, receiving double the amount!

Is this what it feels like to have powerful connections? He was so excited he almost cried!

Xu Jing glanced at him expressionlessly, reluctant to tell him that the money probably included her selling fee.

However, these words were inappropriate to say at the entrance of the Song Mansion. She sighed inwardly and said, "Don’t be so surprised, let’s go back first."

Upon returning home, Xu Jing told them she would be staying in the Western Capital for a while longer.

The originally jubilant Cheng Xianbai immediately became dejected, frowning slightly, "If Miss Xu stays here, what about things on the Anping County side?"

He was well aware of his own capabilities.

He could handle minor issues on his own, but when it came to the suppression from the Lin Family, only Miss Xu could effectively address the matter herself.

Xu Jing had already thought of a plan on the way back. Resolutely, she said, "It’s okay, I’ve already figured out a way to handle it. Mr. Wu has already sent the peppermint we procured in the Western Capital back to Anping County. We’re not worried about the 300 orders from before. I’ve also asked Mr. Wu to tell Qingqing not to accept any more orders for the time being, so there’s no rush for us to return.

You help me investigate a matter in the Western Capital first."

After listening to Xu Jing’s words, Cheng Xianbai was slightly taken aback.

He never expected Xu Jing to come up with such a plan!

However, upon careful consideration, it was indeed the best option they had at the moment, given their own limited strength.

He quickly nodded and said, "Alright, leave this matter to me. Miss Xu, you should rest well tonight!"

Xu Jing silently looked up at the sky, saying, "Rest well, probably not."

There was still a very important matter she hadn’t dealt with.

When Xu Jing returned to the courtyard, it wasn’t yet noon. Xiao Huai’an was sitting at the stone table in the courtyard, straightening his back and practicing calligraphy diligently, while Xianyun and Shen were attending to him.

Upon hearing footsteps, the Little Point, who seemed to be completely absorbed in his task, immediately raised his little head, his eyes lighting up as he looked at Xu Jing, excitedly calling out, "Mom!"

Xu Jing watched him with amusement, deliberately putting on a stern face, "I thought you were focused on practicing calligraphy, but it turns out you were distracted."

Xiao Huai’an quickly hopped off the chair and skipped over to Xu Jing, holding her hand with a cheeky smile, "I wasn’t, I was always serious. If you don’t believe it, ask Xianyun and Shen. Chang Xiao just missed Mom too much."

So, as soon as he heard Mom’s footsteps, he couldn’t do anything else.

Seeing this little one unafraid of her at all, Xu Jing helplessly smiled, recalling how he initially didn’t even dare to look at her directly. She couldn’t help but reflect on how children are truly the best at pushing their luck in this world.

She slowly walked over to the stone chair, sat down, and picked up Xiao Huai’an, then looked at Xianyun and said, "Could you send someone back to ask if Mr. Wu has time tonight?"

Xianyun was taken aback, his heart filled with joy that he struggled to hide, saying, "Of course... ahem, no problem at all. Is Miss Xu looking for Lord for something?"

It had been less than a day since Miss Xu and Lord parted, and she was already thinking about him. This was indeed promising, incredibly promising!

Xu Jing nodded, "I’ve been meaning to ask your Lord about who attacked me and Mr. Cheng before, but never had the chance."

She couldn’t find peace until she figured this matter out.

So Miss Xu wanted to inquire about those who attacked them that day!

Even though it wasn’t for the reason he thought, Xianyun was still pleased and said promptly, "Understood, please wait here, and I’ll send someone to inquire immediately!"

The people left by Xiao Yi were quite efficient. Xu Jing had just finished lunch with Xiao Huai’an when Xianyun came over, his expression appearing slightly strange, likely due to suppressing some emotions, saying, "Miss Xu, Lord sent a message back; if you’re free tonight, he would like to invite you to the mansion for a talk."

Xu Jing was slightly stunned.

Xiao Yi invited her to his mansion?

Was that necessary? Her original intention was for him to come over here, and once she understood who was responsible for the attack on her, that would be enough.

She wasn’t particularly inclined to set foot in that place where she had lived for almost five years.

Seeing the hesitation in Xu Jing’s face, Xianyun, being observant, easily guessed what Xu Jing might be thinking and quickly added, "Lord mentioned that this matter is somewhat complex and might be difficult to explain here."

The group who attacked them that day wasn’t simple, and Xu Jing had already guessed that.

This was also the reason why she had been somewhat reluctant to think deeply about the issue.

After silently contemplating for a moment, she finally said, "Alright, please inform your Lord that I will come over tonight."

Xianyun was instantly overjoyed.

He knew Miss Xu must have some unresolved feelings regarding the Xiao Mansion. Regardless of what she did or thought now, she certainly wouldn’t have been happy during her stay in the Xiao Mansion.

Lord rarely returned home back then, preferring to stay in other residences. Even after bringing Little Lord to live with him, they stayed in those residences until Miss Xu left the Xiao Mansion, and only then did Lord move back.

Miss Xu was willing to set foot in the Xiao Mansion again, which was a good start.

The past was the past, and Miss Xu was now different from before. Why couldn’t she and Lord have a different, happy and fulfilling ending from what was before?