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

Gu Ye frowned slightly, about to ask a question, when Liu Li walked in carrying porridge.

"General, this is some congee that Madam ordered to be prepared. Please try it." Liuli placed the tray on the small table by the bedside.

Gu Ye glanced at the bowl of porridge, then looked at Murong Xuewei, "Thank you. Xuewei, why don't you eat some with me?"

Murong Xuewei shook her head. "I just took my medicine and don't really want to take this. You take it first; I have some things to take care of." With that, she turned to leave.

Gu Ye hurriedly called out to her, "Xuewei, wait."

Murong Xuewei stopped, but didn't turn around. "Is there anything else?"

Gu Ye hesitated for a moment before asking, "How have you been these past few days...?"

Murong Xuewei had her back to Gu Ye, a flicker of pain crossing her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure. She said softly, "I'm fine, you don't need to worry. Take good care of yourself." With that, she hurried out of the room.

Gu Ye watched Murong Xuewei's departing figure, his heart filled with doubt and unease.

Gu Ye turned to Uncle Lin and asked, "Uncle Lin, has something happened to Xue Wei these past few days?"

Uncle Lin hesitated for a moment, but still answered truthfully, "Madam has been taking care of you these past few days, and she's exhausted. The doctor said she caught a chill and needs to rest."

Gu Ye frowned, sensing that things weren't so simple. But judging from Uncle Lin's expression, he clearly didn't want to say more.

Gu Ye sighed. "I understand. Uncle Lin, you can go now. I want to be alone for a while."

Uncle Lin nodded and left the room. Gu Ye leaned against the headboard, recalling Murong Xuewei's unusual behavior just now, and his unease grew stronger.

A few days later, Gu Ye's injuries gradually improved, but Murong Xuewei seemed to become increasingly distant.

Every time Gu Ye wanted to talk to her, she would always make excuses about being busy with shop affairs.

That day, Uncle Lin brought medicine into Gu Ye's room and saw Gu Ye standing by the window, lost in thought.

"General, it's time to administer the medicine," Uncle Lin reminded him softly.

Gu Ye snapped out of his reverie, took the bowl of medicine, and drank it all in one gulp. He put the bowl down, hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "Uncle Lin, do you think Xue Wei has been acting a little strange these past few days?"

Uncle Lin's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. "General, what makes you say that?"

Gu Ye sighed. "Ever since I woke up, Xue Wei has been avoiding me. I always feel like she has something on her mind, but she doesn't want to tell me."

Uncle Lin remained silent for a moment, seemingly choosing his words carefully. Finally, he slowly spoke, "General, this old servant has something to say, but I'm not sure if I should."

Gu Ye turned to Uncle Lin and said, "Speak freely."

Uncle Lin took a deep breath. "General, your current status is special, and you bear heavy responsibilities. As for Madam..." He paused, "Although Madam is virtuous, she is, after all, from a merchant family. Have you considered that after the restoration of the kingdom, you will inevitably have many concubines? Perhaps..."

Gu Ye's face darkened, and he interrupted Uncle Lin, "Uncle Lin, what do you mean by this?"

Uncle Lin lowered his head, "This old servant is only worried about the General's future. Now that the Madam is unwell, perhaps..."

"Enough!" Gu Ye interrupted sharply. "Xue Wei is my lawfully wedded wife, and I would never do anything to betray her."

Seeing this, Uncle Lin dared not say anything more and had no choice but to leave. Gu Ye stood alone by the window, his heart filled with mixed feelings.

Gu Ye knew that Uncle Lin made sense, but he couldn't accept the suggestion when he thought of Murong Xuewei.

Just then, he saw Murong Xuewei hurry across the courtyard, seemingly about to go out.

Gu Ye's heart stirred, and he decided to follow them to see what was going on.

Murong Xuewei walked quickly out of the general's mansion and came to a secluded house in the city.

Murong Xuewei looked around to make sure no one was following her before pushing the door open and entering.

Gu Ye followed quietly behind and, upon witnessing this scene, his doubts deepened.

Gu Ye approached stealthily, wanting to find out what was going on.

In the courtyard, Murong Xuewei was talking quietly with a strange man. Gu Ye hid in the corner and could barely hear some of their conversation.

"...The goods are ready, awaiting only your command..."

"Very good, we must be careful this time and avoid any more mistakes..."

"Don't worry, we've already made arrangements..."

Gu Ye was completely confused and was about to move closer when suddenly a hand landed on his shoulder.

Gu Ye turned around abruptly and found it was Uncle Lin.

"General, what are you doing here?" Uncle Lin asked in a low voice.

Gu Ye gestured for him to be quiet and pointed to Murong Xuewei in the courtyard.

Uncle Lin's expression changed slightly, and he said softly, "General, let's go back first."

Gu Ye hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded in agreement. The two quietly left and returned to the General's Mansion.

Back in his room, Gu Ye was restless, the scene from earlier replaying in his mind. Uncle Lin stood to the side, hesitant to speak.

"Uncle Lin, what do you think Xuewei is doing?" Gu Ye suddenly asked.

Uncle Lin hesitated for a moment before cautiously replying, "General, this old servant dares not presume. However..."

"But what?" Gu Ye pressed.

Uncle Lin sighed, "However, Madam has indeed been behaving strangely lately. I heard from the servants that she's been going out frequently these past few days, and always doing so mysteriously."

Gu Ye frowned, his doubts deepening. He stood up, his resolve hardening, and said, "I want to ask Xue Wei myself."

Uncle Lin quickly advised against it, "General, it might be inappropriate to ask rashly now. Perhaps we should observe for a few more days and see what the lady is really doing."

Gu Ye hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded in agreement.

But Gu Ye had already made up his mind to find out Murong Xuewei's secret.

Over the next few days, Gu Ye secretly observed Murong Xuewei's actions.

He discovered that Murong Xuewei did indeed go out frequently, and each time she returned, she looked solemn.

But whenever he tried to talk to her, she always made excuses to avoid it.

Murong Xuewei stood by the window, gazing blankly at the osmanthus tree in the courtyard.

This was planted by Gu Ye when she first arrived at the General's Mansion, simply because she also had a similar osmanthus tree in her courtyard in Haicheng.

Gu Ye said he wanted her to feel at home in the capital.

But after Murong Xuewei learned that she was infertile, her world seemed to collapse instantly.

"How should I face Gu Ye?" she murmured to herself, her slender fingers unconsciously stroking the window frame.

The strength I once had vanished, replaced by a deep sense of powerlessness.

Just then, footsteps interrupted her thoughts. Uncle Lin pushed open the door and entered, his face serious.

“Madam, this old servant has something important to discuss with you,” Uncle Lin said respectfully, but a glint of shrewdness flashed in his eyes.

Murong Xuewei composed herself, turned to face Uncle Lin, and calmly asked, "What is it?"

Uncle Lin hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Madam, the General is not young and has no children, which is truly detrimental to the family line. This old servant dares to suggest that you consider arranging a few concubines for the General."

These words struck Murong Xuewei's heart like a heavy hammer.

Despite her inner pain, Murong Xuewei said calmly, "Uncle Lin is absolutely right. However, this matter is of great importance and requires careful consideration."

Seeing that Murong Xuewei did not immediately object, Uncle Lin was secretly pleased. He cupped his hands and said, "Madam is reasonable. This old servant has already found several good women for the General. Why don't you take a look now?"

Murong Xuewei felt a chill run down her spine, but her face remained calm.

Murong Xuewei nodded gently, "Alright."