Su Lin's face was stern. "I understand. Please leave."

Butler Xu bowed and went out.

Su Yuejian was unaware of these old stories. She was just thinking about going to her grandparents' house the day after tomorrow and was feeling excited and happy. She turned around and looked at Master Su and Old Madam Su with some worry in her eyes.

I was a little confused for a moment, but after listening to Su Yanzhou's account of what happened that year, I finally understood.

Su Lin sighed, feeling sad and guilty, and said, "I've let Jin'er down. My father-in-law was right. I should pay with my life. I really can't face Jin'er and my father-in-law and mother-in-law."

Old Madam Su was also filled with sorrow. She had always been on good terms with Old Madam Lu, but she never expected that she couldn't even protect her best friend's daughter. It was a waste for her to have lived in the mansion for all these years!

Several people lowered their heads. Seeing them blaming themselves so much, Su Yue hesitated and told them that she had met with Qiao in the afternoon.

"Dad, there were other people who killed Mother. Mrs. Qiao was just one of them. Although she set the fire and bribed the midwife to cause Mother's childbirth and stillbirth, for some reason Mother gave birth to me successfully. Moreover, Mrs. Qiao was unaware of the murder and poisoning."

"The midwife said that black blood was flowing from my mother's mouth and nose, and the assassins hired by Qiao's family recently were all third-rate assassins, completely different from the assassins who acted cleanly and efficiently."

After hearing what she said, Su Lin and the others were shocked at first, and then their faces became increasingly cold.

Su Lin clenched his fists, his eyes bloodshot. "Jin'er and I never hold grudges against anyone. Who would be so cruel as to kill my wife and daughter?"

Su Yanzhou was also filled with chills.

Madam Su was the calmest. When she heard Su Yuejian say she was poisoned, she immediately remembered.

"When Jinniang first became pregnant, she had extremely severe discomfort. We even invited the imperial physician from the palace to see her. At that time, Mrs. Qiao hadn't even entered the mansion yet."

Su Yuejian frowned.

Madam Su continued, "But the imperial physician also said that Jinniang suffered from anemia after her last birth, which led to her maternal weakness. The imperial physician comes to take care of her health on time every month."

Su Yuejian became even more confused. Blood deficiency?

Lu Jinru was a martial artist and had a strong body. Even if she suffered from postpartum anemia, it had been many years since she gave birth to Su Yanzhou, and her body should have recovered long ago.

"Grandmother, which imperial physician did you invite from the palace?"

Su Lin said, "The head of the Imperial Hospital is Wen Zhiling, also known as Elder Wen."

Su Yuejian frowned.

Su Yanzhou said, "Yue'er, are you doubting Elder Wen? Elder Wen has been practicing medicine for many years and is highly respected. His medical ethics and medical practice are obvious to all."

Su Yuejian shook her head. "No, I've heard of Elder Wen's name, and I have great respect for him."

Seeing that they couldn't figure out the situation for the time being, Su Yuejian comforted them.

"Dad, Yue'er thinks you can tell Grandpa about this. Firstly, to prevent the rift between you from getting deeper. Secondly, Mother is also from the Duke's Mansion. Perhaps this is targeting the Duke's Mansion. Telling Grandpa will help him be more cautious."

"I will get to the bottom of my mother's affairs. Whoever is behind this will pay with blood!"

Su Yuejian said firmly.

Looking at Su Yuejian's serious eyes, Su Lin and Su Yanzhou were both moved.

Su Lin held her hand and said seriously, "No! Dad is here, and he will investigate it thoroughly. Just leave it to me. You are not allowed to do anything dangerous! Do you hear me?"

Su Yanzhou also said, "Dad is right. Dad and I are at home, leave it to us! You just need to be a good little Yue'er!"

Madam Su also agreed, "Yue'er, you are not allowed to do stupid things secretly!"

Su Yuejian felt warm in her heart and nodded with a smile, "Okay!"

She leaned over and nestled beside her grandmother. "With Daddy and Brother here, I'll be good."

Old Madam Su stroked her head lovingly.

Su Yuejian looked at the dark night outside with a determined look in his eyes.

I will be good and protect every one of you!

*

Royal Palace

Fuyang Palace

Concubine Ru was sitting on the beauty couch with her eyes closed, resting, while the maids beside her were fanning her and massaging her legs.

Prince Gong walked in quickly and bowed to greet him.

"Mother concubine."

Hearing this, the beautiful woman on the couch opened her eyes and looked at the prince.

She smiled gently, "Chang'er is here, come and sit down."

Seeing Xiao Chengchang frowning, she stood up and sat up straight, and dismissed all the maids.

"You look worried, but what happened?"

Xiao Chengchang told her what happened in the imperial study that afternoon.

A sinister glint flashed in Concubine Ru's eyes. "This Xiao Heng is so nosy! Is he really planning to seize the throne as the outside world says?"

Xiao Chengchang's face was gloomy.

Regardless of whether Xiao Heng did it intentionally or not, if he got in his way, he would definitely not let him off easily!

Ru Fei curved her lips and smiled, but there was a different meaning in that smile.

"It's fine for the prince to go, but the journey to Yuzhou is long, and there are natural disasters and man-made disasters. I hope he can have a safe journey."

Xiao Chengchang smiled sinisterly, "Mother is right. I will definitely have someone take care of my brother's safety."

Ru Fei gave a wicked smile.

Then he remembered something and frowned and asked, "What's going on between you and the second young lady of the Su family? I heard all the rumors outside in the palace a while ago."

Xiao Chengchang smiled and said, "Don't worry, mother. I have taken care of it."

Hearing this, Ru Fei's brows relaxed and she nodded.

"It's all spread out now. Su Yuejian is the real daughter of the Grand Tutor, and Su Xuewei is just a lowly creature. Don't let the small things get you in big trouble and get your shoes and socks wet."

Xiao Chengchang nodded, "Yes."

As soon as he left the imperial study today, he received a message from Ye Ying, and he had already known what had happened in the Su Mansion.

Fortunately, he handled it in time, otherwise, if he was really involved with Amelia Su at this moment, let alone winning over Su Lin, it would be difficult for him to have any contact with the Su family in the future.

At this time, Hongxiu, the personal maid of Concubine Ru, walked in quickly, bowed and said,

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the Emperor has issued an edict to confer upon the Grand Tutor's daughter, Su Yuejian, the title of Fifth Rank Imperial Noble Princess, Minghua."

Ru Fei looked surprised, "Oh? Really?"

Hongxiu bowed and said, "Eunuch Huang went in person to deliver the decree. I saw him just return to the imperial study to report."

Ru Fei chuckled, "Su Yuejian is truly different now. This kind of honor is unique in the entire Tianjin."

"Chang'er, you're not a child anymore. It's time to find a concubine for Prince Gong."

Xiao Chengchang's lips curled slightly, "Don't worry, mother. I understand."

Su Yuejian now has the support of the Grand Tutor's Mansion and the Duke's Mansion, plus Gu Congyu's prominent family background.

Now she has become a fifth-rank princess, with a status comparable to that of a prince's daughter. If we were to ask who is the most valuable and well-connected noblewoman in the entire Kyoto, Su Yuejian would undoubtedly be the one!

Thinking of Su Yuejian's graceful figure that he saw last time in the Taifu Mansion, Xiao Chengchang curled up the corners of his mouth into a sinister smile.

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