The whole family was brutally murdered? The ruthless heiress's eldest daughter went berserk aft

Murong Xuewei was startled, quickly adjusted her expression, turned around and smiled, "***, I was just looking for you. A maid brought over a guest gift list, and I was just about to ask you to read it."

Xiao Wan Ning gave her a meaningful look and said, "Thank you for your hard work. However, you should still be mindful of your status. There are some places you shouldn't go."

Murong Xuewei felt a chill run down her spine, realizing that her actions just now might have aroused Xiao Wanning's suspicion.

Murong Xuewei quickly replied, "*** is right to teach me a lesson. I will definitely pay attention in the future."

Xiao Wan Ning looked Murong Xue Wei up and down for a long time, seemingly pondering the truth of what Murong Xue Wei had said, before turning and leaving.

After Xiao Wan Ning left, Murong Xue Wei breathed a sigh of relief. Leaning against the pillar, her back was completely soaked with sweat, but she became even more vigilant.

Murong Xuewei knew that she had to be more careful in the future, otherwise all her previous efforts might be in vain.

After the banquet, Murong Xuewei returned to the room that Xiao Wanning had arranged for her. Murong Xuewei lay on the soft couch, carefully recalling what she had seen and heard that night.

Although no direct evidence was obtained, Murong Xuewei vaguely sensed that Xiao Wanning's plan seemed to be about to take action.

Just then, Liuli rushed over, looking flustered, and said, "Madam, something terrible has happened! We just received news that the general was seriously injured while suppressing bandits!"

Upon hearing this, Murong Xuewei felt dizzy and disoriented.

Suppressing her fear, she asked, "Is the general... badly injured?"

Liuli shook her head. "The specifics are still unclear. All I know is that the general has been sent back to the capital to recuperate."

Murong Xuewei took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

Murong Xuewei knew that the most important thing now was not to alert the enemy.

Murong Xuewei said to Liuli, "Where is the general now? Take me there quickly."

Liuli nodded and quickly went to prepare.

Murong Xuewei composed herself and went to Xiao Wanning's study.

Murong Xuewei said respectfully, "***, I just learned that the general is injured. I would like to ask for a few days off to take care of him."

Xiao Wan Ning looked at Murong Xue Wei with a half-smile and said, "I see. Then go ahead. Gu Ye is our Grand General Who Protects the Nation, so you must take good care of him."

Murong Xuewei lowered her head in agreement, but in her heart she was pondering the deeper meaning behind Xiao Wanning's words.

After leaving the princess's residence, Murong Xuewei immediately headed to the general's residence.

When Murong Xuewei entered the room and saw Gu Ye lying on the hospital bed, her heart ached.

Murong Xuewei sat on the edge of the bed, holding Gu Ye's hand tightly, her eyes filled with worry and heartache.

"General, how are you? Are you still in pain?" Murong Xuewei asked softly, afraid of disturbing Gu Ye who was resting.

Gu Ye slightly opened his eyes and forced a smile. "It's nothing, just a minor injury. I'll be fine after a few days of rest."

Murong Xuewei felt uneasy, sensing that Gu Ye's injuries were much more serious than he had described.

Just then, Dr. Zhang Jing rushed over and began to treat Gu Ye.

Zhang Jing carefully examined Gu Ye's injuries, his brows furrowed and his expression grave.

"General, the wound is a bit infected and needs to be properly cared for," Zhang Jing said while writing out the prescription.

Murong Xuewei's heart tightened, and she pressed for an answer, "Dr. Zhang, is Gu Ye's injury very serious?"

Zhang Jing hesitated for a moment, but finally told the truth, "Madam, the general's injury is indeed serious, and he needs to rest for at least three months."

Upon hearing this, Murong Xuewei became even more worried and nodded in response, "I understand. I will definitely take good care of the general."

After writing the prescription, Zhang Jing was about to leave when he suddenly remembered something and turned back to ask, "By the way, General's wife, I noticed that the General seems to be quite irritable. Have you two been intimate lately?"

Upon hearing this, Murong Xuewei blushed and whispered, "This...the general has been away on campaign these past few days, we..."

Zhang Jing nodded knowingly, but then looked puzzled and turned to Gu Ye, asking, "General, you...?"

Gu Ye coughed lightly, interrupting Zhang Jing, "Dr. Zhang, none of that is important. Let's talk about my injuries first."

Seeing this, Zhang Jing knew it was inappropriate to ask any more questions, so he had no choice but to give up.

After Zhang Jing left, Murong Xuewei asked cautiously, "General, how did you get so badly injured during this bandit suppression?"

Gu Ye's expression hardened for a moment, then returned to normal. "It's nothing, I was just careless and got ambushed by bandits."

Although Murong Xuewei had her doubts, she didn't press Gu Ye for details since he was unwilling to say more.

However, Murong Xuewei keenly sensed that there must be more to Gu Ye's injuries than met the eye.

While Gu Ye was resting, Murong Xuewei quietly instructed Liuli, "Go and find out the details of the general's bandit suppression this time. Be careful not to let anyone find out."

Liuli nodded in agreement.

In just half a day, Liuli brought back the news.

"Miss, I've learned that the general was injured because he was ambushed by the enemy, and reinforcements are slow to arrive," Liuli reported in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, Murong Xuewei was startled. "How could we have been ambushed so conveniently? Could there be a traitor in the army?"

Liuli nodded. "That's about it, I've heard. Someone deliberately misled the general, causing him to fall into an ambush."

Murong Xuewei frowned, her heart filled with anger and worry.

Murong Xuewei is determined to find out the truth and get justice for Gu Ye.

Just as Murong Xuewei was preparing to launch her investigation, an unexpected visitor arrived.

"The Second Princess has arrived. The servants couldn't stop her. She's already gone to the General's room." Uncle Lin's voice was very urgent, as if he was afraid that the Second Princess might do something to Gu Ye.

Murong Xuewei felt a chill run down her spine. She knew how deeply Xiao Sining loved Gu Ye, and that it was normal for Gu Ye to come to visit her while he was seriously injured.

Xiao Sining strode into the inner room, her gaze lingering on Gu Ye for a moment.

He then turned to Murong Xuewei, his tone laced with sarcasm, "Madam Murong, it seems your methods of taking care of the General aren't very effective."

Murong Xuewei suppressed her anger and said calmly, "Second Princess is joking. I am merely fulfilling my duty as a wife."

Xiao Sining sneered, "Is my duty as a wife to let him suffer such serious injuries?"

Murong Xuewei's expression turned cold. "Your Highness, Gu Ye said that as a general, it's inevitable that he will be injured when he goes to the front lines to fight the enemy."

Xiao Sining glared fiercely at Murong Xuewei, "This is no excuse. In short, as a wife, you have failed in your responsibility to protect Gu Ye. With your attitude, you might as well step down and give way to a more capable woman."

Murong Xuewei gave a cold laugh, "Would I abdicate to make way for the princess?"

"So what if you are? If you can't do your job properly, do you expect someone else with the ability to do it to you?"

"Enough!" Gu Ye suddenly shouted, silencing the two who were arguing.

Gu Ye first bowed to Xiao Si Ning, "This humble official thanks Your Highness for your concern, but Xue Wei is this humble official's wife, and this humble official does not wish to hear any bad words about her from anyone's mouth."

"Gu Ye, I'm really trying to help you," Xiao Sining said to Gu Ye in a coquettish tone.

"Your Highness, thank you. Uncle Lin, please see the guest out."

Uncle Lin, who had been waiting outside, immediately came in when Gu Ye called out.

Seeing Gu Ye's protectiveness of Murong Xuewei, Xiao Sining's eyes flashed with a hint of jealousy and resentment.

Xiao Sining snorted coldly and turned to leave, but before she left, she still left a threatening remark, "Murong Xuewei, you'd better watch out. Some positions aren't for you to hold onto."

After Xiao Sining left, the room fell silent.

Murong Xuewei looked at Gu Ye, her heart filled with questions and unease.

Gu Ye sighed and said, "Xue Wei, I'm sorry, don't listen to her nonsense. Actually, I..."

Murong Xuewei shook her head and said firmly, "General, it's alright. I'm a businesswoman, and the harsh words I've heard in business are far more hurtful than what she's saying now. General, you should rest more; I have things to attend to."

Gu Ye took a deep look at Murong Xuewei's departing figure, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

Gu Ye knew that there were still many secrets and misunderstandings between him and Murong Xuewei that needed to be resolved.