The Marquis Is Innocent

She took the opportunity to enter Yuyang. After exploring his daily schedule to and from the government office, she created the encounter that day.

It was that encounter that made her certain of her thoughts.

At first, she was frustrated she had been in Yuyang for so many days, and Wei Shao still had no idea of her arrival.

But that frustration soon passed.

When she offered to visit Mrs. Xu, Wei Shao at first refused.

But when she persuaded him with the old days, she saw him hesitate, loosen his tongue and grant her request.

It was the point that cheered Su E Huang and made her certain she still had a place in Wei Shao’s heart – perhaps he hadn’t come out of the shadow caused by her being married elsewhere to him. Otherwise, in the past years before his marriage, in his position, why not even have a concubine around?

As long as she can get close to him, she can catch a man’s weakness and attack his heart.

No one is better at doing this than she is.

It is also why she wanted to eliminate Mrs. Xu.

In her original plan, if Mrs. Xu died as she wished, Old Jiang would expose Mrs. Zhu’s curse on her mother-in-law to Wei Shao. Based on the relationship between Wei Shao and her grandmother, there will be no possibility for Mrs. Zhu to turn over a new leaf. Even if she loathed her, she was just a poor worm who had lost her dignity as a mother in front of her son and could not possibly stop her.

At the same time, she could also take revenge on Mrs. Zhu for the humiliation she inflicted on her.

But now, her careful planning failed. She also lost her eyes and ears in the Wei family. The loss was heavy.

She can’t use the Wei family’s lack of security to kill Mrs. Xu again, and she has to avoid the limelight for a while.

But she will not give up on this.

What she needs to do now is to adjust her mood, bide her time, and then make another plan.

In her teenage years, she misjudged people once.

Although she wasted her efforts in the past ten years, it was not for nothing.

At least, she developed an accurate vision of people than before. She believes Wei Zhonglin will make a big difference in this chaotic world.

This time, she will not misjudge again.

……

Yuyang Magistrate, accompanied by Dr. Leling, came to Wei Manor to report the case of Country Marquis’ wife to Mrs. Xu.

The Country Marquis’ wife died last night.

The doctor said when he was treating her, he felt the symptoms of the Country Marquis’ wife looked like a stroke, but her nails were blue and purple, and the lips were swollen, which was different from a stroke. The illness was more violent than a stroke. Besides, the Country Marquis’ wife’s age was unusual for a stroke, so he took the residual liquid in her tongue. After smelling it carefully, he felt it should be poisoning. The dose was not small, so the attack was rapid, and no medicine could save her.

It was difficult to conclude the poison for a while.

Yuyang Magistrate asked the servants of the Li family, only to learn the Country Marquis’ wife was widowed but liked to cheat. She had a secret affair with several male servants in the family. He tortured them to extract a confession, but these servants should have nothing to do with her death.

As the case progressed without results, the Yuyang Magistrate felt very ashamed. Mrs. Xu reassured him a few times, and after sending him away, she said to herself as if saying, “It seems that I, an undead old person, have gotten in the way of someone.”

Old Zhong glanced at her and said nothing.

“This Country Marquis’ wife stayed in Luoyang for some time?” Mrs. Xu asked again.

Old Zhong answered yes.

“You send someone to Luoyang to investigate her former acquaintances. The more details you can find, the better.”

Mrs. Xu pondered and commanded.

……

Xiao Qiao thought this incident would bring a blow to Mrs. Xu. As in the case of Wei Yan last time, it made her sick. She was still uneasy even though the danger had cleared. Lest she becomes more ill, she accompanied her in the morning and evening.

But soon, Xiao Qiao found the blow to Mrs. Xu from this incident seemed less serious than she imagined.

After a few days, her spirits seemed almost as good as usual, and she often walked on the ground.

After a few days, Dr. Leling came for a follow-up consultation and stopped the medicine. Mrs. Xu only needed to recuperate for some more time before her body could heal.

Xiao Qiao was delighted. Her heart settled down. Taking care of Mrs. Xu, managing affairs, socializing, being busy, hugging the cat, sunbathing, and thinking about her thoughts. In a flash, the season entered November.

This day, Xiao Qiao received a letter from her family in East County.

The letter was from Qiao Ci, her brother. He said he had arrived home safely and forwarded his sister’s letter to his father. Uncle was overjoyed to hear from the messenger that the trip to Yuyang had gone well, and they treated him with generosity. Everything was fine at home. But Aunt had an illness and was bedridden for half a month. And other miscellaneous matters, and so on.

Qiao Ci wrote the letter immediately after arriving in East County. However, it took time to pass on the road and reached only now.

Xiao Qiao finished reading the letter and pondered for a long time. The thought that swirled in her mind all these days became stronger.

She made up her mind. After changing her clothes, she went to the North House.

After Mrs. Xu’s illness, Xiao Qiao’s position in the North House was almost the same as in the West House.

When the servants saw her coming, they were respectful. Xiao Qiao went to Mrs. Xu’s room, and at the door, she heard Mrs. Xu talking to Old Zhong about Mrs. Zhu.

Mrs. Zhu was sent back to her east room after the matter settled. But all the servants in the East House were sent away, leaving only a few servants sent from the North House. They were both serving and watching over her.

The witch and Zheng Shu had been caught and thrown into jail by the Yu Yang Magistrate. Because the matter concerns Mrs. Xu, they are detained for the time being and waiting for Marquis of Yan’s decision.

Mrs. Xu asked about Mrs. Zhu’s condition in the past few days.

Old Zhong answered: ” I went to check this morning. Madam did not cry out incessantly as she did at first. She was much quieter and looked pensive.” After a pause, she asked, “Is Old Madam waiting for the master to return before deciding?”

Mrs. Xu said: “After all, she is Shao’s birth mother. We should wait until Shao’s return to discuss what to do. She’s just a confused person. Keep an eye on her. The weather is cold. Pay attention to her provisions, do not be in short supply.”

Old Zhong said, “I know.” And she said, “Master should be back soon, right?”

The other day, Wei Shao reported his safety to Mrs. Xu. He said the war was going well, and he should be back by the end of the year.

The servant outside reported the arrival of the lady. Mrs. Xu beckoned Xiao Qiao to sit beside her.

After a few words, Xiao Qiao said, ” Grandmother, I want to return to East County. I wonder if Grandmother will allow me to go?”