I was a housekeeper in ancient times

As the autumn wind gradually rose, blowing a cold gust of wind across the capital, some things about Lu Yuxuan's fake death seemed to be blown to every corner by the wind overnight.

It is not surprising that he really died. What is surprising is the rumor that Lu Yuxuan not only did not fake his death, but also deliberately killed his wife and relatives. He can be said to be the number one unfaithful man in modern times.

Madam Lu has always been well-informed, especially since Lu Yuheng inherited the title, she would quickly find out about any little movement outside.

A few days ago, the rumors about Yu Muyan and Qi Motai reached her, but she could still sip her tea leisurely, just waiting for the situation to continue like this, and Yu Muyan would end up with a ruined reputation sooner or later.

When she finds a suitable opportunity in the future to kick Yu Muyan out of the house, she will be able to feel at ease and be the old lady of her uncle's mansion in peace.

Unexpectedly, things happen unexpectedly. When Nanny Yang came to tell her in a panic, there was a rumor outside that Lu Yuxuan had faked his death.

"What!" She was so shocked that she couldn't even hold the teacup firmly in her hand. Her hand loosened and the teacup fell to the ground, breaking into pieces.

She was stunned for a long time, her face turned pale in an instant, and her hands couldn't stop shaking. The thing she had been worried about finally happened.

"Where did it spread? Who was it?" She forced herself to calm down. The second branch finally got the title, and she had to keep it no matter what.

Something can happen to the first wife, but nothing can happen to the second wife at all.

Madam Yang's face was not good either. "I just don't know who spread it. People outside, in the streets and alleys, are talking about it. It's like a gust of wind. Once it blows, people will know about it."

She looked serious and gloomy. "It's obvious that someone is deliberately trying to make a big deal out of this! Go and find out for me. No matter what method you use, you have to suppress this matter!"

"That's strange. How could an outsider know about this? Even the two ladies in the mansion didn't know about it."

"Yes, I kept this a secret, and Brother Heng would never tell anyone about it. How could anyone else know about it?"

Before the matter is investigated thoroughly, Madam Lu cannot jump to conclusion. This matter is kept secret, but there are many people who know about it. Apart from them mother and son and Nanny Yang, there are many people on Lu Yuxuan's side who know about it.

It can't be that someone from Lu Yuxuan's side leaked it, right?

Upon further investigation, it is possible that Lu Yuxuan was discovered while staying in the capital during this period of time.

Nanny Yang reminded him silently, "Didn't the Madam almost get assassinated a while ago? I heard that the Qi family has been looking for her. Could it be that they found her?"

She was shocked. "You mean, they know about this?"

"I guess so."

"Probably not?"

She said no, but she kept speculating in this direction in her heart, "They are still husband and wife. What good will it do her if this matter is exposed?"

Nanny Yang thought about it and said, "Who could it be? Or was the master exposed outside?"

She was thinking about how to turn the tide. Why not take this opportunity to draw a clear line with the first wife? But if she did so, it would seem that she was being evasive.

The sky today is half cloudy and half sunny. The wind is blowing all day long, making people irritable.

Lin Weiqiao and Aunt Cai hid in the sheltered place, both of them were busy talking, eating melon seeds and chatting.

Lin Weiqiao originally wanted to find the elderly people in the mansion, especially those who had been serving Lu Yuxuan all year round, to inquire about Xiao Qianluo.

Don't ask, don't know, I'm startled when I ask.

It is said that Lu Yuxuan has means. After he faked his death, all his confidants in the mansion were sent back home. I think it was arranged in advance.

It’s no wonder that Yu Muyan was fooled by him. He has too many tricks and is very meticulous, so it’s hard to find any flaws in him.

But it’s not impossible to ask. Those people have only been away for more than half a year and were all in the mansion before that.

Although servants dare not discuss the secrets of the mansion, everyone has a gossipy heart, and there is nothing that cannot be said behind the scenes.

Aunt Cai is the know-it-all in this uncle's mansion. She can also be considered an elder in the mansion. Her husband was the manager of the dowry of Lu Yuxuan's biological mother. After Madam Lu got married, she gradually became a servant doing chores.

So she hated Madam Lu and the second wife very much.

"That Miss Xiao, well, in the early years, when her family was still well-off, she grew up with my uncle, and they were childhood sweethearts."

"What happened next? What happened in her family? Why was she left alone?" Lin Weiqiao listened with great interest.

Aunt Cai was cracking melon seeds happily, drinking half a bowl of tea, and telling the story.

The Xiao and Lu families were also old friends. The Xiao family was an official of high rank, and their status was higher than that of the Lu family at that time.

Because of their family connections, Lu Yuxuan and Xiao Qianluo grew up together, and they have a deep bond.

As luck would have it, when Xiao Qianluo was in her teens, her father was suddenly involved in a case that involved the former dynasty and the harem, and dozens of people were involved.

Xiao's father was most guilty and was sentenced to beheading. The men of the Xiao family were sent to the frontier to do hard labor, and the women were sent to be slaves of the government.

At that time, Xiao Qianluo was also forcibly taken away to another place, and was later rescued by an old friend of the Xiao family and Mr. Lu, who was Lu Yuxuan's father.

After many twists and turns, Xiao Qianluo finally lived in seclusion in Cimu Temple.

Lin Weiqiao listened, "What did the Xiao family do wrong that is so serious?"

Aunt Cai lowered her voice and said, "It is said that he participated in the conspiracy of treason."

"Treason!"

"Shh! Keep your voice down so people can hear you!"

Lin Weiqiao covered her mouth and said in shock: "This is really no small matter. He was able to save his life like this, I thought he would execute all his clans."

Aunt Cai patted the melon seed shells on her body and said, "It's not that serious yet. I can't explain the specific situation. Things in the court are complicated."

"That old man and this Miss Xiao..."

"Hey, before the Xiao family got into trouble, both families thought they could become in-laws. Who knew that something like this would happen later? At that time, everyone said that our master was open-minded and could let go, and that he treated his wife with respect. I was just afraid that he was still thinking about Miss Xiao."

Lin Weiqiao just smiled and said nothing. She suddenly understood how important Xiao Qianluo was to Lu Yuxuan.

Lu Yuxuan was a man who valued love and loyalty to Xiao Qianluo, but to Yu Muyan, to say he was heartless and ungrateful was an understatement.

After chatting for a while, Mugua came to see her. She asked Aunt Cai to go back first and asked, "How is it?"

Mugua said, "Mom, people outside are talking about whether the old man faked his death."

She nodded. The more people knew about this, the more anxious Lu Yuxuan became. When people are in a hurry, they are more likely to show their true colors.

She wrote a list and asked Madam Li to prepare it.

Seeing the rich gift list, Madam Li asked, "Mom, who are you sending these gifts to? Haven't you already sent them to the Yu and Qi families?"

She said profoundly, "Give it to our future benefactor of the eldest wife."