C6 It Made Things Worse

Two days later, when Chen Xiaowu was hungry and finally returned to Lee's Mansion, he saw a white lantern hanging at the gate.

Chen Xiaowu's heart sank. After he entered, he saw two coffins in the spirit hall. There were not many servants who were mourning at the bottom, and more than half of them were gone.

"Young master, you're finally back. The old madam..."

Although Chen Xiaowu was often called a "idiot" by Madam Li in his previous life, she never missed out on the monthly monthly monthly payment.

Chen Xiaowu's eyes were wet. He took out three sticks of incense and lit them. "Madam Li... Ah, no, Mom, I'm back."

A maid with a raw face put on a linen robe for Chen Xiaowu. She put on a hemp hat, changed into a pair of straw shoes, and tied a grass rope around her waist.

Chen Xiaowu searched among the servants for a long time but did not find any traces of the red jade. He quickly asked the others, "Where is the red jade? Why didn't she come to the mourning hall?"

"Young Master, don't mention it. Young Master Xiao has taken a fancy to the red jade's hoof. Two days ago, she was carried into the Xiao Mansion and became a concubine."

Chen Xiaowu was silent when he heard this. In that instant, his mind went blank, he didn't know what was real in this world.

After that, Chen Xiaowu wore mourning clothes for seven days. On the day of the Li family's parents' funeral, he saw two familiar figures on the street.

They were Red Jade and Xiao Yan, looking at the exquisite jade ornaments on the shop.

Chen Xiaowu was like a walking corpse, arriving at the desolate cemetery. His heart had been buried in the earth along with the two coffins, never to see the sun again.

After finishing the funeral, Chen Xiaowu dismissed all the servants and guarded the huge Lee's Mansion by himself.

Fortunately, the Lee family was big, and the wealth they left behind was enough for Chen Xiaowu to squander for the rest of his life.

However, Chen Xiaowu was not a person who coveted pleasure. Previously, he worked hard to earn moon silver in order to buy jewelry for the red jade.

Now, the beauty had married someone else as her concubine.

If he were to fight for it, not only would Chen Xiaowu not be able to do such a shameful thing, he would not be as cunning as Xiao Yan.

Since the other party's heart was not on him, why would he need to leave a body?

The days passed peacefully like dead water for two months.

On the fourth year of the Lunar Calendar, spring melted into snow.

In the back garden, a few peach trees had already sprouted. The originally bare branches of the peach trees were gradually brimming with vitality.

Without servants to take care of the Lee's Mansion, many of the courtyards had already been abandoned. Only the courtyards that Young Master Li used to live in would be cleaned by Chen Xiaowu every day.

This courtyard was not only where he lived now, it was also the place where Red Jade had stayed the longest.

"Gulp ~ ~ ~"

Chen Xiaowu clutched his hungry stomach and got up to go to the vegetable garden that he had personally planted.

He picked a few fresh vegetables and some long strips of chili. Then, he carried the basket to the kitchen and prepared to start a fire to cook.

A few months ago, Chen Xiaowu was worried that no one would protect him. It was too dangerous for him to stay at home alone, so he simply fixed the door even more firmly.

Other than the door being guarded, Inside the house. Chen Xiaowu was the only one.

After cooking two vegetables, Chen Xiaowu immediately served the rice and wolfed it down.

Unexpectedly, there was a sound of footsteps outside the kitchen door. The leading bailiff shouted, "We are the bailiff of Luoyang. We are here to look for Lee Yuhan. May I ask if anyone else is here?"

When Chen Xiaowu heard that, he quickly put down his bowl and chopsticks, wiped his mouth with a handkerchief, and immediately went out to welcome Lee Yuhan. "The commoner is Lee Yuhan."

Seeing Chen Xiaowu's dignified appearance, the magistrate was surprised. "Young Master Li lives alone in Lee's Mansion?"

"That's right. After Father and Mother died, the commoner dismissed his servants. Now, I am the only one guarding Lee's Mansion."

Chen Xiaowu was a little puzzled. He didn't know why these bailiffs had come to Lee's Mansion.

The bailiff paused for a moment and turned around to ask the people behind him. "Lord Mo, what do you think we should do with this?"

Chen Xiaowu followed the bailiff's gaze and looked at Lord Mo together. Upon closer inspection, it was Mo Yan, who had unusually strong limbs. He wore the official robe of a python and was looking down on Chen Xiaowu.

When Chen Xiaowu saw Mo Yan, he remembered that he was carrying his strength. He could not help but feel a little scared and hurriedly took a few steps back.

When Mo Yan saw Chen Xiaowu, there was a trace of displeasure in his eyes, but he didn't show it. He turned around and instructed the bailiff at the side.

"Let Lee Yuhan take over the role of Lord Li's Censor and enter the palace to meet His Majesty. No mistakes are allowed."

"Yes, Lord Mo."