Red Mansion and Crimson Pearl

"Your brother and his wife went crazy and got back together. This matter has already spread all over the city. I have heard about it even in your Duke's Mansion.

"It's just that since Lixiangyuan is closed, I am happy to pretend to be deaf and dumb. It has nothing to do with me anyway!

"But your old lady insisted on sending the maid Yuanyang over here, wanting me to ask for a medicinal recipe for your precious son. But she refused to say it clearly, and only asked someone to tell our sister Lin in detail about your son's illness and recovery.

"Sister is different from me, she is a kind person, she is loyal and righteous. When she thought that her blood relatives were harmed by the evil spirit, the whole family did not think it was a disaster, but instead they were happy that Baoyu appeared. They missed the point!

"That's why you asked me to instruct your Yuanyang to investigate the case.

"Now, the case is about to be solved, the murderer is caught, and the thief is executed. Your family is just the victim and has nothing to do with it. This is all because of Sister Lin's kindness.

"Otherwise, if someone else gets into trouble tomorrow and then we find out, can you tell me who in your family is in collusion with the thief?

"What if this thief reaches into the palace? Can your daughter explain clearly whether she has colluded with this thief?!"

Aunt Meng spoke slowly and explained the matter clearly.

Hearing this, Madam Wang's face turned green and red, and then red and white, as if she had opened a dye shop. She bowed her head and apologized: "It's all because of my shallow thinking. Thank you for your guidance, Master Shangyi."

As he was speaking, someone suddenly knocked on the door.

When I came in, I saw Yuanyang and Caiyun walking in side by side.

Yuanyang felt embarrassed when she saw Mrs. Wang, so she had to greet her first, then quickly turned to Aunt Meng and said, "Aunt, please allow me to report that the matter has been investigated clearly.

"It was Zhuier, the little maid in Master Bao's room, who was bribed by Zhang Ma, the gatekeeper of the garden, and cursed our Second Madam Lian and Master Bao on behalf of Zhao Guoji of the Zhao family, the brother of Aunt Zhao.

"Now that we have caught the perpetrator red-handed, we have already sent someone to inform the Jingzhao Prefecture..."

As Yuanyang was speaking, there was a commotion in the small kitchen. Qingwen was seen waving a fire stick in each hand, chasing after Lai Xi's family and Lai Wang's family, running around in the yard!

Xueyan and Chunxian followed behind, stamping their feet, clapping their hands, and shouting in support: "You stinky woman with a black heart! How can you be a match for your Aunt Qingwen!"

Zijuan couldn't help but hold her forehead and cover her eyes.

Lin Daiyu found it interesting and had no intention of listening to Yuanyang's words. She just tilted her head to look over there with a smile on her lips.

Aunt Meng and Yuanyang looked at each other and sighed.

"Stop it!" Yuanyang shouted loudly!

Several people stopped chasing each other, and walked over, cursing at each other in low voices, all of them were very angry.

Both daughters-in-law had coal-black marks on their bodies and faces, and Lai Xi's hair was half burnt.

Qingwen's hair was also crooked, obviously having been pulled by someone. The two fire sticks in her hands were still emitting sparks, which must have been pulled directly from the stove, which was also very horrifying.

Even Xueyan and Chunxian's clothes and skirts were torn into shreds, looking miserable.

The three maids all looked at Aunt Meng at the same time, and when they saw her move her eyes slightly and shake her head quietly, they immediately shut up, took a step back, stood behind Zijuan and Xiaohong, and resumed their silent and "elegant" appearance.

The two wives, however, were tactless. As soon as they saw Yuanyang, they started to complain: "... this is outrageous... they dared to hit us... they must be killed to pay for their crimes!"

"It's no use for my two sisters-in-law to tell me, why not ask Madam?" Yuanyang had a dull expression and a cold tone.

The two men then remembered to look at Mrs. Wang's face. Seeing that her face was ashen, they were frightened and hurriedly stepped back, lowered their heads and closed their mouths.

“The evil person involved outside is Ma Dao Po. She frequently moves around the residences of nobles. I believe the government will only make a final decision after they have captured her.

"The old lady asked me to come here and report to my aunt. Thank you for your reminder. We neglected this matter and almost let the thief escape. We are really incompetent."

Yuanyang finished speaking briefly and thanked her again before presenting a thank you gift: "Aunt, you have worked hard. This is what the old lady asked me to give to you. Please have a cup of good tea!"

Aunt Meng was not vague and raised her chin directly: "Xueyan accepted it. Let Sister Liu get me a few jars of good daughter's red wine tomorrow."

Xueyan was overjoyed and came up with a smile and actually took the purse from Yuanyang's hand.

Lin Daiyu didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and she whispered, "Xueyan, keep it for aunt first. Remember to put it away for aunt later."

Snow Goose is ignorant.

Caiyun took advantage of the small lawsuit and whispered to Mrs. Wang: "Master heard that you brought people to Lixiangyuan. Please go back to your room to talk..."

Mrs. Wang shuddered slightly.

"The master has been waiting for a while, let's go quickly?" Caiyun urged again.

Mrs. Wang hesitated a little and glanced at Yuanyang while biting her lip.

Unexpectedly, Yuanyang didn't even turn her head, but just smiled and watched the people in Lixiangyuan laughing and making noises.

Qingwen was even smarter, she took a step forward and directly pulled Yuanyang to her room: "My dear sister, you must be exhausted these days, right?

"The important matter has been settled. Our kitchen has prepared delicious food tonight. You can rest here, have a bite to eat and drink. I will take you back later!

"If I bring our daughter and Aunt Meng with me, I guarantee the old lady won't punish you!"

Yuanyang was half-hearted and was dragged away by Qingwen. Even Xiaohong lowered her head and followed the two of them quickly.

Mrs. Wang gritted her teeth and had to follow Caiyun away in disappointment.

The maids came in excitement and indignation, and left in silence. Looking at their backs made me feel dejected.

Aunt Meng looked at her from a distance, sneered, and glanced at Daiyu: "I told you not to meddle in other people's business, right?"

"Auntie, what you said just now is very good. I didn't expect there would be so many complications later..." Daiyu frowned as she spoke. "That Taoist Ma has been traveling around in various mansions. I don't know how many secrets she has hidden. I'm afraid it will be inconvenient for Jingzhao Prefecture to interrogate her!"

"You realize how tricky this is now?" Aunt Meng snorted, and walked back with her hands behind her back, letting Zijuan go first, "Go tell Xiaohong to change into clothes for going out."

Then he watched the maids walk away and whispered to Daiyu, "You are thinking about not leaving hidden dangers and making things difficult for Lao Tao in the future.

“But after this incident was exposed, not only the Jingzhao Prefecture, but even the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple only dared to let Ma Dao Po talk about your family’s case.

"If she is not quickly taken to the inner court, she will die outside. Otherwise, who knows how many foul and filthy things in the imperial harem will be exposed in this capital city!

"Now, Lao Tao has to take over the case now. I'll let Xiao Hong go to his private residence to tell him first. I hope we can make it in time!"

Lin Daiyu was silent for a while, then nodded: "I understand..."