The sun had just begun to show its smiling face, and Zhilan was standing at the door, pacing back and forth anxiously.

She looked at the tightly closed door from time to time, mustering up the courage to go forward and knock, but she didn't dare to do it.

But thinking about the news she had just received, Zhilan finally knocked on the door.

Knock, knock, knock! "Master, are you awake? Something happened! Something happened to the Second Young Miss."

The knock on the door woke up Li who was sleeping soundly. She looked at the candle outside the bed that had not yet been extinguished, blinked her eyes, and asked lazily.

"What happened?"

Zhilan heard her master's voice and knew that she had woken up. She pushed open the door and hurried to Li's front. "Master, it's the Second Miss."

"Master, news just arrived that the Second Miss was having an affair with the Young Master in the Duke's Mansion and was discovered by the Duke and the Crown Prince. Now the Duke has beaten the Second Miss to death and dragged her to the wilderness and dumped her there."

Li suddenly opened her eyes and looked at Zhilan in disbelief.

In fact, she felt uneasy last night. She knew that what Zhilan said must be true, but she didn't want to believe it.

Impossible. Last time she ceded so much land and paid so much compensation, the Duke's Mansion just let the matter go. And it's only been a few days?

Seeing that her master didn't believe her, Zhilan's expression became very serious. "Master, everything I said is true. This matter has spread like wildfire outside, and the Li family should have received the news soon."

"What do we do now?"

When Li saw Zhilan's expression, she realized that what she had said might be true. She felt as if the sky had fallen down. Her smooth, fair face collapsed and she threw herself on the bed, crying out in a heartbreaking voice, "My son."

This cry fully expressed Li's motherly love for Chu Xiao, as well as her sadness and helplessness.

Li was filled with anger and had no place to vent, "Why is this happening? Didn't they break up when they were in the Marquis' Mansion? Why are they together again?"

"Your death was so pitiful. How dare they? How dare they kill you like that? They really went too far. Mother will go find them and will definitely avenge you."

After Li finished speaking, she struggled to get up and wanted to go to the Duke's Mansion to ask for an explanation.

She supported herself with her hands, but before she could stand up, her hands went limp and she collapsed directly onto the bed.

"My son, my son, you have a miserable life! Are you trying to kill your mother? My son!"

Zhilan quickly stopped Li and gently stroked Li's back to help her calm down. "Master, this matter needs to be thoroughly investigated. We still don't know what exactly happened."

Li wiped her tears with her sleeve and nodded continuously, "Yes, check. Send out all the people we have. I want to see what happened in the Duke's Mansion last night."

Zhilan kept comforting Li, "Master, don't be sad. Although the Second Miss is gone, you still have to live a good life. I have already sent out the people and will have news soon."

Li sat down with Zhilan's help, and looked at the screen that Chu Xiao had given her. She cried even harder, "My son, you died so tragically. How could you be so foolish?"

Seeing the things reminded Li of her loved ones, and she cried more and more. The noise was so loud that it even woke up the sleeping nanny.

The nanny, wearing her coat, walked into Li's bedroom with a puzzled look. Seeing Li crying there, she was shocked.

She ran to Li's side, squatted down and comforted her, then looked at Zhilan, "What's wrong? It's not even time for the master to get up yet, why are you crying here?"

Zhilan whispered the whole story to the nanny's ear, and the nanny's face turned pale instantly.

She took a few deep breaths, calmed herself down, and held Li's hand tightly with her wrinkled hands, trying to warm Li's cold heart. "Master, we must first investigate the matter and discuss the next steps."

"Master, the Second Miss passed away just like that. The Master won't just let it go. And the Li family, if they knew it was you who brought the Young Master and the Second Miss together, I'm afraid they wouldn't just let it go."

Li was instantly awakened. Yes, if this matter were to be told, what would happen to her? What would be her fate?

Li was panicked. She grabbed the nanny's hand with both hands, like a person falling into the abyss grabbing the only life-saving straw.

"Mammy, what should we do? What should we do next? I still have to avenge Xiao'er."

The nanny held Li in her arms and comforted her softly, "Master, the master will certainly not ignore this matter. You just need to show your vulnerable side after the loss of your child. This will make the master cherish you even more. This will ensure your and the young master's status."

"Master, there is one more thing to do. Call the Second Young Master back. The Second Young Master is deeply loved and valued by the Master. If that incident breaks out, the Second Young Master will be your only lifeline, your only chance."

Madam Li's words gave her inspiration. She tried her best to calm herself down. "Go, tell the Second Young Master to report this matter, and send someone to keep an eye on the Li family. Tell them that this matter is not simple, and I will give them an explanation."

"Also, it's true that Huairen appeared in Chu Xiao's bedroom. Tell them to be careful and send the younger children out first. Just in case, be prepared."

The nanny nodded with satisfaction. Her master had finally returned to normal. It was a pity for the little lady who died at such a young age.

The master has only one daughter, and she is so old that I don’t know if she can still give birth. If there is a miracle doctor, I might ask him to take a look.

Zhilan went down to arrange everything, leaving the nanny to stay with Li.

The weather today is not very good, it is gloomy and there is a drizzle outside.

Nanny poured Li a glass of water and said, "Master, it's almost time now. Put on your coat and let's go tell the master about this and cry a little."

Li nodded and was about to leave when the nanny stopped her, "Master, wait a moment, I will go and make some preparations."

Soon, the nanny came back and handed the handkerchief in her hand to Li. "Master, this is the handkerchief I soaked with onion water. You hold it in your hand. It will be of great use in a critical moment."

The nanny knew that Li had been crying for such a long time, and if she went to cry to the master again, her tears would not be sincere. If the master saw through her, it would be hard to say who would be in trouble.

Li put the handkerchief soaked in onion water into her sleeve, holding an identical handkerchief in her hand, "Let's go to the front yard."

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