Xie Wanyu frowned after seeing his face. She didn't expect that there would be a disfigured face under the black cloth.
"Are you Wu Jiang?"
"Exactly."
This name reminds Xie Wanyu of Wu Kang. Could it be that there is some connection between the two? Otherwise, why would he be so familiar with this yard?
And her thoughts were soon confirmed.
"Wu Kangnai and I are twin brothers. I never thought that he would kill me in order to impersonate me. Over the years, I have been lurking in Hancheng just to collect evidence of his crime."
Xie Wanyu couldn't help but asked, "Did he also do this to you?"
"Yes, he was planning to burn me to death, but he never thought that God would have mercy on me and let me be rescued. Although my appearance was completely ruined, I was lucky enough to survive."
I see……
Xie Wanyu already knew in her heart that this Wu Kang was really ruthless and ruthless. He could even attack his own brother from the same mother. What else could he not do?
"Your Majesty, I have collected all the evidence of his crimes and now they are hidden in the ruined temple."
"Over the years, he has been corrupt and perverted the law, harming innocent people, and even teamed up with people in the court to secretly replace materials for building dams, causing floods this year. Later, he falsely reported to the court that there was an epidemic here, so he made countless money."
Wu Jiang waited for Taishu Qi to come, because he knew that no matter who the court sent, they could not punish him, only the person in front of him could.
"You are quite smart."
Wu Jiang knew that he only had one chance, and he could only succeed but not fail. Otherwise, Wu Kang's crimes would never see the light of day, and he didn't know how many people would die at his hands.
Tai Shuyi summoned Yan Qingzhao and asked him to take people to destroy the temple to collect evidence.
Xie Wanyu sighed, "It's really unpredictable."
Tai Shuqi looked at her with emotion, "Then what are you thinking about?"
Xie Wanyu looked sideways and was a little stunned when she saw her own shadow reflected in his eyes.
"Madam, Miss Wu would like to see you."
"not see."
Xie Wanyu didn't wait for a reply, but Tai Shuqi refused directly.
"Why not?"
"You want to meet? Tai Shuqi raised his eyebrows and said with a smile on his lips.
"If it weren't for you, how could she find me? She's not your rotten peach blossom."
Xie Wanyu may not have noticed that there was a hint of jealousy in her words.
After saying that, he ignored Tai Shuqi and turned around to go to bed. Perhaps because of Tai Shuqi's presence, he fell asleep unknowingly.
When she woke up again, the room was dark. She fumbled out of bed and lit a candle in the room.
Zhu Fang, who had been waiting outside the door, heard the sound and pushed the door open.
"Ma'am, you're awake."
Xie Wanyu sat on the chair and raised her hand to touch her forehead, "What time is it now?"
"It's already unitary time."
"How long have I slept? When did the prince leave?"
Xie Wanyu didn't expect to sleep so soundly this time, maybe she was too tired recently.
"Madam, please go to bed and the prince will leave. Madam, do you want to have a meal?" Zhu Fang asked, pouring a glass of water and handing it over.
"Okay." After sleeping until now, Xie Wanyu was indeed a little hungry.
After dinner, Xie Wanyu opened the window and saw snowflakes falling outside. She stretched out her hand to catch it, and a snowflake fell into her hand and melted into water.
"I wonder what's going on at home."
They have been out for a while, and no matter how smart Xiao Tuo is, he is still a child. If the Xiao family deliberately seeks trouble, he may not be able to deal with it.
In Panyun Mountain, Xiao Tuo was reading in his room when Fen Lan suddenly ran in.
"You are so unruly that you have forgotten all the etiquette my mother taught you?" Xiao Tuo is not very young, but his lecturing expression is like that of a young adult.
Fenlan stuck out her tongue at him nonchalantly, "Isn't Madam back yet?"
When mentioning his mother, Xiao Tuo looked a little sad, "Not yet."
In fact, he also missed his mother a little. He didn't know how long it would take for her to come back, and he didn't know how her health was.
After all this time, my mother didn't even write a letter.
While the two were talking, Aunt He hurried over and said breathlessly, "Oh no, Third Young Master, someone from the Xiao Mansion is here and wants to see Madam."
Now that Madam is not here at all, how can they see anyone? If the Xiao family knew that Madam was not here, they would definitely make trouble again.
I still don’t know what will be arranged at that time, so what should I do?
"Mom, don't panic. Go and tell the people who are here that my mother is seriously ill. The doctor said... it's probably tuberculosis."
The last time my mother went back, she had a bad cough, and there were some bad rumors in the house. Now we can just use this rumor to delay it for a while.
"Will this affect Madam's reputation?" Aunt He is a conservative person, and she is worried that if this news gets out, Madam will not be able to meet people in the future.
I'm afraid everyone will avoid her.
"Mommy feels it's inappropriate, but other than that, I think there is any other way, which is better than people from the Xiao family saying unpleasant things."
"Hey, that's true."
After Aunt He left, Fen Lan smiled and circled around him, "I didn't expect you had some brains."
Xiao Tuo had a look of pride on his face, "Of course, my mother taught me how to do it."
Fenlan pursed her lips and chuckled, then left without staying too long.
When leaving, she happened to meet the Xiao family. This maid was also a smart person and recognized Fenlan at a glance.
He deliberately approached and asked, "Is this girl also here to visit Mrs. Hou?"
"Yes." Fen Lan responded lightly, having already figured out the maid's identity.
"Then have you ever met Mrs. Hou?"
"How dare I see her? I heard her coughing violently outside the house. I even heard the doctor say it was some kind of lung..."
"Consumption?"
"Yes, that's it."
Fen Lan glanced at the maid's doubtful eyes, pretended to be sorry and said, "I also heard that this thing seems to be contagious."
"When I go back, I will throw away these clothes and take a good bath."
As soon as these words came out, the maid immediately stayed away from her, as if there was a plague on her body.
This was also the first time Fenlan lied, and she felt a little panicked. Even after getting on the carriage, her heart was still beating wildly.
In the past, Madam had taught her to behave well in words and deeds, but this was the first time she had done such a thing.
The maid returned to Xiao Mansion and immediately told Mrs. Xiao these words intact.
After Mrs. Xiao heard this, before she could speak, Xue Xuening wondered, "What a coincidence that you fell ill just when you said you were ill? Could you be pretending to be ill?"
Mrs. Xiao didn't say anything. She also suspected that Xie Wanyu's illness was fake.
But then I thought, the way she looked last time didn't look like she was faking it. Could it be that she really had tuberculosis?
"Why don't we call the doctor who treated her and ask her, so we can get everything clear?" Xue Xuening suggested.
Anyway, she just couldn't see Xie Wanyu's kindness. If she really had tuberculosis, she probably wouldn't live long.
If not, Mrs. Xiao would never let her go. Anyway, it would be no harm to her.
Although Madam Xiao looked down on Xue Xuening, she felt that her proposal was feasible.
"Let me ask you which doctor went to Panyun Mountain to treat Xie Wanyu recently."
"Yes." The nanny beside her immediately started to do it.
Xue Xuening wanted to say something more, but Mrs. Xiao closed her eyes and waved her hand.
"You should go back too."
"Yes, granddaughter-in-law, please leave." Xue Xuening tightened the handkerchief in her hand, bit her lip unwillingly and retreated.
