"I remembered." Mu Siyu said, "We walked through many places today. Miss Chu sweated a lot and wiped the sweat with a handkerchief."
"The handkerchief is a private property. Apart from the servants who starch the clothes, the girls in the Ningzhu Courtyard have access to it. I will arrest them immediately and interrogate them. I would like to see who did such a betrayal."
"The master of Dali Temple has sent people to investigate." Mammy said, "In addition, the Duke asked where Master Lu's wife was and said that he wanted to entertain Mrs. Lu well and not to scare her."
Mrs. Bao looked at Mu Siyu: "The Duke said this because he must have found out that this matter has nothing to do with you, which frightened you."
Originally, the Duke of Chu's Mansion did not think that Mu Siyu did this thing. After all, she had no motive for killing. But at that point when the thing happened, someone had to be called over to ask and get some details.
The imperial doctor prepared the medicine and gave the prescription to Mr. Bao for review. After getting Mr. Bao's permission, he cooked the medicine and fed it to Chu Ningzhu, who drank it.
"Madam, the second madam and the second young lady would like to visit the eldest lady." The maid who brought Mu Siyu just now came in again to pass the message.
"Invite them in." Mrs. Bao looked at Chu Ningzhu and said.
"Sister-in-law..." A middle-aged woman who seemed to be somewhat shrewd arrived before everyone else arrived. She strode over and complained: "I heard that something happened to Ningzhu. I was so anxious that I rushed back from my parents' house.
.How are you now? Is Ningzhu okay?"
"Auntie." The girl next to the second lady comforted her in a crisp voice: "Elder sister is a lucky person. She must be fine. Auntie, don't worry!"
"Even though my sister-in-law has been fasting and chanting Buddha's name for so many years, God will not take away the Ningzhu for my sister-in-law's sake." The second lady smiled on her face, but her eyes were full of contempt.
Mrs. Bao said calmly: "The second younger sister and the second younger sister have seen it and can go back first. Ningzhu has just taken the medicine and has not woken up yet. When she wakes up, she will be taken to pay her respects to the second younger sister."
"I heard that Ningzhu got poisoned after going out to play with others. Sister-in-law, Ningzhu is a lady who is about to leave the court, why is she still going out and running around at this time? If the Li family finds out, how can the young master of the Li family be happy? They
The Li family has always had many rules, and they like girls who are well-educated and sensible. Our Chu family is a family of military generals, and the Li family is dissatisfied to begin with. If we let them find some excuse, won't this marriage be in trouble?"
Mu Siyu had long known that intrigues among wealthy families were normal, but seeing this scene, she still sympathized with them.
The person lying on the bed is still dying. These so-called relatives don't care about how uncomfortable the mother is, and they are still stabbing the other person's heart with needles. Is it possible that they take advantage of the other person's sadness?
"Don't bother me, my two sisters. My daughter will take care of it by herself." Mrs. Bao said, "You visited the doctor, and the old lady will give you a few words of praise when she finds out. There is no need to stay here to smell the medicine."
"Okay, sister-in-law, if you need help with anything, just tell me." The second lady glanced at Mu Siyu, and when she saw the ordinary clothes on her body, she didn't even spare a glance. "Let's go!"
Chu Zhenzhu looked at Chu Ningzhu lying on the bed, jealousy flashed in her eyes.
No girl in the Li family could ask for a marriage, but the emperor gave the marriage to Chu Ningzhu, who was also the legitimate daughter of the Chu family. Chu Zhenzhu couldn't be willing to do so, and of course she hated this cousin even more.
"Cough..." Chu Ningzhu coughed.
"Daughter." Mrs. Bao quickly grabbed Chu Ningzhu's hand. "You're awake!"
Chu Ningzhu slowly opened her eyes: "What's wrong with me? Why do I feel so tight in my chest, like I can't breathe?"
"You were poisoned." Mu Siyu said, "After you were separated from me, you fell to the ground with poison."
"Sister." Chu Ningzhu saw Mu Siyu and wanted to get up nervously, but her body was too weak and she couldn't move at all. "You know? I..."
"I've known about your disguise as a man for a long time, but I didn't tell you, so you don't have to feel embarrassed. You're a girl from Beijing to Hubei City so far away, and you're so pretty, so it's normal for you to disguise yourself as a man. If
I thought you were a little stupid when you swaggered out in women's clothes. But now let's talk about you being poisoned. You were poisoned, didn't you feel it?"
"I felt a little tight in my chest and a little weak this morning, but I just thought I had a bit of wind chill. I thought it would be fine if I went out for a walk, got some air, and sweated a little." Chu Ningzhu said, "Now that I think about it,
I was poisoned this morning."
"Tell the Duke quickly that the young lady is awake."
Not long after the maid left, footsteps were heard from outside.
Mr. Bao stood up with his servants to greet him.
Mu Siyu stood behind Mr. Bao.
Among the people who walked in was a tall middle-aged man. He was calm and powerful, and he obviously held a high position all year round.
Behind him was another middle-aged man. The middle-aged man was wearing official uniform. He should be here for the case.
Lu Yi was behind them.
"My lord, my daughter is awake," said Bao.
"I understand." Mr. Chu nodded towards Bao, "Take Mrs. Lu out first. We have a few questions to ask our daughter."
Mu Siyu secretly praised the Duke of Chu's vision.
There was a strange woman in the room. No one introduced her origin, but he recognized her at a glance as the 'Mrs. Lu'.
The clothes she wears are made of fabric produced in Hubei City, which is different from those in the capital. In addition, although she is dressed plainly, the golden step on her head is very valuable. Even an ordinary official wife cannot afford it. Only those who are born in merchants
, "Mrs. Lu" who has no shortage of money can be so public.
That’s right!
Mu Siyu is deliberately so low-key and flamboyant.
She kept a low profile because Lu Yi's official position was not high enough and he didn't want to attract too many people's attention.
She was so public because she wanted those people to know that even though Lu Yi's official position was not high, he still had plenty of money, so he was still valuable.
Before Lu Yi's official position was promoted, he had to make more connections. So, how can he make connections in the officialdom?
First, you have enough power. As long as you have power, civil and military officials will move forward, and flatterers are inevitable.
Before there is no power, there is only wealth.
Recently, Lu Yi carried tens of thousands of taels of silver notes with him. With his intelligence, he would surely make these banknotes valuable.
"Mrs. Chu, Miss Chu has woken up. As long as the remaining poison is discharged, she will be fine. Don't worry," Mu Siyu advised.
"As long as the murderer is not caught, I can't completely rest assured." Bao said, "If I had known she would suffer such a pain when she returned to Beijing, it would be better to let her mess around outside. At least she won't have to suffer like this."