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The more time passed, the more he couldn't take half a step wrong.

Even if this didn't come from Grandmother's hands, now that she's taking advantage of the situation and taking advantage of the situation, I might have rushed into her courtyard just in time, and news will spread that I'm not taking care of the young and ignorant Little Brother Shu, and then I'll scold the sickly elders who are on the bed for the sake of the maids beside me.

Originally, the matter of my grandmother's departure had become so public that even if no one came to me, they could only imagine how much gossip there would be outside saying that my illogical eldest granddaughter had forced my grandmother to hide away for the rest of her life in order to protect her authority.

If there were any more accidents this time, I'm afraid the person who twisted his hair to be a sister-in-law would not be my grandmother but me.

Previously, he had been in a panic and didn't feel tired, but now that he had calmed down, he only felt his vision darken. Even the gentle light of the lambskin octagonal palace lamp in front of him had dimmed somewhat.

Feeling my body sink slightly, I immediately opened my eyes.

It was Lan Li who took the quilts that I used to use when I was reading and dozing from the kang cabinet and draped them over me.

When Lan Lingyun saw that I had woken up and smiled apologetically at me, the corners of her eyes were slightly red.

For Lan Li, even if she was closer to Lu Ping in the past, after these two years, her relationship with Lu Kou wouldn't be lacking.

I stood up from the brick bed and patted her shoulder with a smile. "Don't worry, I won't be unable to protect you all."

A drop of cold tears just happened to fall on the back of my hand, making me feel a bit hot.

In my previous life, my mother let me down. In this life, I had taken my revenge, but I still owed these people by my side. Especially the maidservants by my side, the lush and beautiful Lu Ping who has left, the current Lu Kui, Lan Li, and Lan Xin, who almost died in the well, all of them were extremely nervous and fearful.

Unfortunately, fate was like a wheel, rolling forward. Regardless of whether one was willing or not, one could only throw oneself into it without hesitation.

"Miss, why don't you go to bed and lie down for a while? "When the time comes, this servant will call you."

Lan Lingyun bent down to pour me a cup of tea, and just happened to let me see the red corner of her eyes and the bloodstains inside.

Ever since my mother had disappeared, the two maids had been staying in the mourning hall for the entire day and night, unlike me, who could still come back at night to rest. Initially, I thought that after my mother's funeral, I would be able to catch my breath and take advantage of this opportunity to give the two maidservants a few days' leave to head home. I didn't expect that my grandmother would be going out again, so I was so busy that my feet didn't touch the ground.

"You should also go down to rest! "There will be plenty of work to do tomorrow."

Originally, I wanted to comfort Lan Li a little, but I myself was feeling restless. The words that came out of my mouth were extremely hard and cold.

Lan Ling then lowered her head and sighed. After thinking for a while, she nodded. "This servant shall rest. Miss only calls her Lan Zhi. She has been with me for quite some time and is a safe child."

Hearing Lan Li's words, despite the heavy atmosphere, I couldn't help but smile.

This girl has been with me for a long time, but she actually started to talk like I did. I, a fifteen year old little girl, actually started to talk about 'children'.

"Are we, Miss Lan, really anxious to be the housekeeper?"

I smiled and took the tea from the table.

Lan Li was stunned for a moment before she reacted with a blush and a pout:

"Miss! I'm serious with you... "You …"

He had already passed his days bitterly. If he didn't learn to live happily amidst hardships, how could he still have hope for his future?

"Let's go down and rest!"

I waved my hand at her to indicate that I was tired.

Lan Jun stood up respectfully, slightly curtsied, and left.

Lying on the brick bed for a while, he didn't feel sleepy at all. He went through this matter from head to toe, yet he did not have a single clue.

Why did the coffin bleed?

If it wasn't blood, then what was it?

What happened then?

Could it be that the person in charge, the Green Bandits, had discovered something and were in a hurry to send their family members into the inner chamber?

Why did Zhou Baumu disappear after sending Jiayi through the door?

If this whole thing was a plot, then … Was the person behind the curtain really his grandmother?

The more he thought about it, the more it seemed like balls of thread were entwined together. The more he thought about it, the more confused he became.

A mass of orange lights slowly moved under the window screen. Soon, Lan Zhi's slightly deep voice came from outside the curtain. "Miss, it's time."

I cleared my throat and called them in.

"Is there still no news from Supervisor Zhou?"

Lan Li went to rest, but she certainly couldn't sleep well either. She must have heard me coming and changed into a plain blue cotton suit to help me wash my face.

Lan Li shook her head as she poured hot water into the copper basin.

This was truly strange!

Steward Zhou had been accompanying Lu Qu at home all this time. He didn't leave until after the door was opened by Lu Qu. It was only a short time before his grandmother called for them to leave, so no matter how fast they were, they wouldn't be able to reach the door. How come they couldn't find him?

Could it be that Grandmother...?

I fiercely shook my head.

Although his grandmother's past had been discovered by Zhou Baimu, his grandmother had the motive to kill him, but she didn't have the time to do so.

I can't say that this courtyard is filled with my men, but it's impossible to capture such a big man without letting me hear a single thing.

I'll have to wait until I get back from my grandmother's.

After changing my clothes and having a simple breakfast, I returned to the inner room to check on my family.

Mother Gu curled up on her feet and fell asleep while half-kneeling and half-sitting. She was fast asleep on the beautiful bed, wrapped in a thick quilt covered in blue brocade. It was unknown whether the quilt was hot or feverish, but her face was completely red, and a few drops of sweat dripped from the tip of her nose.

I sighed to myself.

It seemed it would be better to bring Gong Er's wife over as soon as possible.

Although this mother Gu was a loyal and honest woman, she was not only lacking in agility, she was also not meticulous at all. Seeing the young master so ill, he didn't know to inform the family's head that he didn't even know how to wring a handkerchief.

"Find someone to invite Mister Huang over for Second Young Master to have a look."

Mother Song quickly responded and went out to instruct the old woman to do as she was told.

At that time, because she was sent over by her grandmother, Mother Song was quite proud and even scolded the maidservants in my yard. In the recent days, the news that her grandmother was going to leave home spread, and Mother Song was very scared for a few days. She was afraid that I would abandon her.

I did feel a bit disgusted with Mother Song, but for one thing, I didn't have the guts to tear off my grandmother's face. Since the elders gave me face, I had no choice but to give a slap on my grandmother's face after taking care of Mother Song. Secondly, I am a young lady who has yet to leave the pavilion. Naturally, it is only natural for the courtyard to have a mother in charge like this that matters. Although Song Ma was stupid, it was also because of this stupidity. She could only use it as a decoration to shut others up. Because of this, I gave her all the information I had on my mother in the administration of the yard.

I didn't expect that her eyelids would be this shallow. Previously, she ate and drank well in my courtyard, but she was unwilling to do so. Now, I had sent her such a leisurely job, but she actually made it so nice that she often told the mothers in my grandmother's house that she was highly regarded by me.

The old mother in my grandmother's room was like an intelligent person. She understood every single one of them and immediately understood what I meant. However, none of them told her. They flattered her in front of her and laughed their teeth off.

I think that after a few years, this Gu family will inevitably fall into Song's mother's footsteps. The young man's master thought of his past relationship and couldn't bear to punish him, while the people below still thought they were the best in the world.

Even after I left, the Gu family did not notice me. They did not even turn over in their sleep. Lan Lan could not bear to wake her, so I stopped her.

"Miss, why are you letting her go like this?"

Lan Li frowned as she gave me a light.

It was already the middle of October, and the sky was dark early but bright late. According to the usual time, he paid respects to his grandmother, so he couldn't even see the road without a light.

"You are just a fool like her, what kind of logic can you possibly explain? It's just a waste of time! "

I shook my head and went into my grandmother's yard.

Just at this time, Hong Chang was standing under the eaves commanding the maidservants to bring the big red flower food boxes into the house, and after a whole twenty of them, they stopped.

When she thought about how I couldn't even finish a bowl of porridge in the morning and how Lan Li was holding a silver roll in her hand, she finally swallowed it after all. Grandmother's appetite was really good!

She would have to see that I was unhappy to make her happy.

"Miss!"

Seeing me, Hong Chang immediately knelt down and greeted me with a blessing.

The originally round white face now had thin cheekbones protruding high into the air. Perhaps it was because of the weak light, but even the complexion didn't look good. Under the eyes, there was a deep green color.

This maidservant coincidentally found out about Aunt Wang's real background together with Lu Kou. Compared to the imprisoned Lu Kou, Grandmother could already be considered as nostalgic, but she had betrothed her to someone else she could take on as her daughter-in-law.

Who isn't living to be wronged? It's death, but people are alive. The fact that Aunt Wang was a daughter of the Qin family was not something that could be said on the surface. Grandmother had always used methods that showed kindness and respect, she would definitely marry Hong Chang out. When he reached home, as long as he could focus on living a stable life, how could he not live a good life?

With such a clear logic in front of her eyes, this servant girl did not even bother to look at him.

It was no wonder that even though this maid had entered the palace with Red Jade, she had never been able to match up to Red Jade's position in Grandmother's heart. It could be seen that if this person wanted to stand up for him, he would have to be very smart.

"When is elder sister's wedding date set?"

I smiled and nodded at her.

Unexpectedly, Hong Chang looked as if she was shocked, she was stunned for a moment, then lowered her head with a pale face, and spoke with a voice as low as a mosquito:

"It's scheduled for the end of the month."

The meaning behind her words was that since her grandmother was busy making a ruckus to leave home, she had long since lost the will to care about these maidservants. The wedding that was originally set might not be held as scheduled.

I smiled. So that was what she was worried about.

"Elder sister's dowry list is still in my hands! It's fine as long as you just wait to be a bride in peace! "

It was just a simple sentence, but it would be able to ease her heart. I will not decline such a simple task. Even if my grandmother were to leave the house in the future and find a suitable candidate for her in the outer court, it would not be impossible for me.

Hong Chang lowered her head and looked at her embroidered shoes. Under the light, she revealed a soft neck, making her appear extremely weak.

Seeing that I had already moved in for breakfast, I lifted my feet and brought Lan Lingyun inside as well.

Hong Chang was still standing there with her head down, not moving at all.

I smiled and acted like a little girl. I must have felt embarrassed when I said what I wanted to say to her.

I also had this kind of sweet worry before, so I understood her feelings. Smiling, I patted her on the shoulder and headed straight for the house.

"Little …" "Miss!"

Suddenly, I felt my wrist tighten. It was a strong force that forcefully pulled me back half a step.

"Elder sister, what are you doing!"

Lan Lingyun hurriedly shouted.

The one who grabbed me was Hong Chang, not only did she scare me, but Lan Li who was behind me was also frightened by her abnormal actions, she frowned and scolded Hong Chang softly, she extended her hand and grabbed Hong Chang's arm, wanting to save my wrist.

Hong Chang's hand that was grabbing my wrist trembled intensely, causing my entire body to tremble.

What on earth could cause this maid to be so frightened?

Could it be …?

I immediately changed my expression, and turned my head to scold Hong Chang: "How can you be so disobedient! "You took whatever the master gave you as a dowry, and even asked if you were a first-rate maid, did you not even care about your face?"

All of the maidservants in the yard slowed down, and the mothers were even more daring. They simply opened the windows to watch the show.

Lan Li also noticed the strangeness of Hong Chang, and played along with me, tugging at Hong Chang: "How could there be a sister like that, if there is anything you can't say, why are you dragging our Young Miss!"

"Save …" Hurry up and save … "Lady Lan Li!" Hong Chang's pale face dripped with tears: "Mother Du … He brought the medicine over! "

After saying that, Hong Chang seemed to have thought of something, she suddenly lost all her strength and let go of her hand, and laid on the ground, covering her face while sobbing.

Lan Li and I looked at each other, and we both felt that something was wrong.

I didn't care about Hong Chang who was still crying on the ground. I ran forward two steps in a hurry, my heart feeling like it was on fire.

I had always thought that as long as I did my best to protect them, everyone around me would be safe.

I thought that the Green Bandits would at most be locked up by Grandmother for a few days.

I thought I was smart, but I was stupid.

Green Bandits was only a maid. Even if he drank his grandmother's medicine and lost his life, his grandmother could still say that she had made a mistake and her hands and feet were dirty, not to mention that there were many excuses for her to be sick. Who would pursue the matter of an esteemed old lady from the Yang family for a dead girl? Even if my grandmother had personally dealt with the Green Bandits, no matter how much I hated her, I couldn't stop her with the word 'filial piety'. When Grandmother gets to the other side of the world, only she complains about my unfilial granddaughter. How can I question her?

The room was filled with cheers and laughter as he saw a soft curtain embroidered with a green crane stitched across the door.