After rebirth, she became the favorite of the powerful minister.

Zhuang Lichuan protected Yuan Ge for more than ten years, and Ma also took care of Yuan Ge for more than ten years.

Even though Zhuang Lichuan had his own agenda, Ma's kindness to Yuan Ge came from genuine compassion. She pitied the Yuan brothers and sisters who had no parents, and she would always remember to prepare new clothes for the two children during every festival. As long as her children had something, the Yuan brothers and sisters would also get some.

Yuan Ge couldn't just ignore this kindness, and she certainly couldn't just scold him coldly or ignore him directly at this moment, but she really didn't know how to explain Zhuang Lichuan's matter.

How to explain? Tell her that the reason why the Second Elder, who shares the same pot with you, is so tired is because he is doing a lot of things behind your back that you don't know about, such as those deals that shouldn't exist, such as staying up late at night to explore Yuan Ge's secret room at an old age? Whether Ma believes it or not, with her straightforward and cynical personality, she will only make small things big and big things even bigger. By then, Zhuang Lichuan will be truly ruined and there will be no room for maneuver.

Yuan Ge had someone bring a stool for Ma to sit down, but Ma waved her hand and refused to accept such a "sugar-coated bullet". "I'm not that particular. Just stand. Stand and make it clear. Why did you Murong family come to Zhixuan Mountain? What's the purpose? What's wrong with my second son? Did he encounter something he shouldn't have seen and thus suffered this misfortune?"

After saying that, he rolled up his sleeves again.

It was still very cold in Zhixuan Mountain in the first month of the year. Ma had rolled up her sleeves, revealing a section of her strong-looking arms. She put her hands on her waist, and seemed not to feel the cold at all.

A servant from the medicine garden slipped out quietly while Ma was not paying attention and went to inform Yuan Junfeng.

Yuan Ge shook his head helplessly, "Second Madam, the young master is not from the Murong family. We are from Shengjing City. The elders all know this. If not, the elders would not agree to keep us here. Don't you think so? Or do you think that if the second elder really did it, the elders would still keep us on the mountain?"

Ma, however, kept grabbing Murong Yuxuan who was leaving, "How do you explain the guard who left on New Year's Eve? His last name is Murong! The Great Elder has been in seclusion for a long time, and when he came out, he heard the news of Yuan Ge and Yuan Qi's death... Everyone knows that the Great Elder had almost stopped taking care of things during that period. Otherwise, how could you have come to the mountain?! The third brother has never been in charge of things, and the Great Elder has no intention of taking charge. At that time, the second brother was in charge of everything, so you targeted him!"

It must be said that Ma had a very good imagination. Even Yuan Ge didn't know how to explain this statement... She sighed helplessly, "Second Madam... The young master's name is indeed not Nan Yin, but his surname is not Murong..."

She decided to tell the truth about Nan Yin's identity, but before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by a voice outside the courtyard gate, "Nan Yin, also known as Xu Chengjin, is from the Xu family in Shengjing, right?"

The voice was very familiar, with a hint of restrained tenderness in its slightly cool voice.

Yuan Ge looked up and saw Zhan Yanfeng standing outside the moon cave with one hand behind his back. His expressionless face looked a bit cold and indifferent. Even his eyes were colder than the look Yuan Ge had seen every time he made a mistake. Yuan Ge was stunned by this almost unfamiliar indifference, but Ma reacted quickly, "Third brother? Why didn't you say anything just now?"

Zhan Yanfeng stepped over the threshold and nodded slightly to Ma, "Don't blame me, sister-in-law. I just got the news, not long after you left... As for this girl who calls herself 'Shiyin', she is not a maid in Mr. Xu's house, but the daughter of the Minister of Revenue and the wife of the commander of the Jinyiwei, Wen Qian, right?"

Yuan Ge was stunned when he suddenly heard a name that did not belong to Zhixuanshan in this old place far away from Shengjing, and was unable to react.

Ma was also stunned, her face full of suspicion, "Who, who? What Shangshu, what commander? Then why are these noble ladies from Shengjing City coming to Zhixuan Mountain? They are also dressed in disguise and hiding their real names. Could it be that they are here to perform?"

Feng Qingtan, who had been silent all this time, suddenly stepped forward and stopped Yuan Ge behind him. He was much shorter than Zhan Yanfeng, and at this moment, he slightly raised his head, looking a bit overbearing and protective, "Third Elder, she is just a teenage girl who came to Zhixuan Mountain out of curiosity. She is not greedy and does not want to hurt anyone. You don't have to be so aggressive as if you were interrogating a criminal, right?"

"Why did Elder Feng say that? After all, this is related to Zhixuan Mountain. I am only here to inquire about the situation. It is just a very common question. Why does Elder Feng think that I am interrogating aggressively?" Zhan Yanfeng's usually expressionless face was slightly twisted. He did not show any joy or anger, but seemed very intimidating. "Elder Feng does not seem to be surprised at all. Could it be that he already knew the identity of this Miss Wen, oh no, Madam Song?"

Without waiting for Elder Feng to nod, he lowered his head and smiled, "According to the news I received, Jin Su was captured in Shengjing City. Considering the time, she should have been dead... I heard that the court suspected that Jin Su was behind the scenes instructed by Zhi Xuanshan. Madam Song and Master Xu should have come here for this matter, right?"

Ma, who had been concentrating from the beginning to the end, reacted faster than anyone else, "So you are suspecting the second child?! How is it possible! The second child and Jinsu have never had any personal relationship! Wen, Wen Qian, right? I can guarantee that the second child and Jinsu have never had any contact at all! After Jinsu left, the second child sighed for a while, saying that this maid looked well-behaved on weekdays, but in fact she was heartless and ungrateful. She left before the young lady's body was cold... Wen Qian, Madam Song, there is no way my second child would do that!"

Ma explained almost incoherently. While she was trying to explain, she subconsciously rolled up her sleeves, looking a little humble and embarrassed.

"Second Madam..." Yuan Ge raised his hand to support the other person's arm, pursed his lips, glanced at Zhan Yanfeng helplessly, and finally said nothing.

But his hesitant look made people concerned. Ma grabbed Yuan Ge with her backhand and used such great force that it felt as if his wrist was clamped by two iron claws.

Yuan Ge frowned. Ma was almost in a panic as she carried Yuan Ge out, muttering to herself as she walked, "No, no matter if you are from the Murong family, the Xu family, or the Wen family, we at Zhixuan Mountain do not welcome outsiders during the New Year! Yes, we do not welcome outsiders. Go back quickly! Never come again! We were all fine when you were not here. Once you came, there were so many messes on this mountain! Really, never come again!"

Although she was a bit old, she was tall and strong, and had great strength. Yuan Ge staggered when he was dragged, but he still remembered to steady Ma.

The scene was a bit chaotic, Feng Qingtan hurriedly took two steps to chase after him.