Chapter 487 - A Warning at the Fu General Manor (1/2)

“King Xuan is the main overseer of this project.” Lian An did not dare to lower his head and answered truthfully and respectfully. No one noticed that anything was amiss.

“Alright, let’s go!” Consort Zhao said lightly, seeming to have grown disinterested. She drew her hand back into the palanquin.

“Yes, let’s go!” The eunuch called loudly upon receiving the orders.

The palanquin continued forward. No one noticed a pink handkerchief floating out from the bottom of the palanquin and landing in the gra.s.s.

When the palanquin had moved further away, Lian An took a few steps forward and stood beside the pink handkerchief. He looked around to see if there was anyone around. Then, he lowered his head as if he were arranging his robes. He took the opportunity to pick up the handkerchief silently and without anyone noticing.

Then, Lian An stood up and continued forward with wide strides as if nothing happened.

At night, in Minister of Works, Lian An’s study.

Senior Master He, He Hui looked at the pink handkerchief darkly. He said urgently, “Lord Lian, was that really what Consort Zhao said? Didn’t she promise us that Yufen would definitely become Second Consort Xuan after entering King Xuan’s Manor? How did she end up as an ordinary concubine? This… what are we going to do…”

“Consort Zhao was very clear. We have to work on this slowly and must not be hasty.” Lian An said calmly. He picked up a cup from the table and took a sip from it. Then, he said casually, “I heard that your manor has sent out people to investigate in various places recently. Did something happen?”

He Hui paused at that and a hint of awkwardness appeared in his expression. Even though he knew that Lian An was on his side, a girl had gone missing. It was a great scandal. He Hui was too embarra.s.sed to say it. They had searched everywhere the past couple of days and had even gone to King Xuan’s Manor. However, they heard that while He Yuxiu had gone to King Xuan’s Manor, she had not entered. When their men left, she escaped from the side doors.

Then, they did not receive any further information. When He Hui thought of the girl’s impending nuptials to Yu Mingyong, his head hurt even more.

He had not thought highly of this marriage. After all, he was just a worthless playboy who had a favored concubine as his sister. The He family had someone in the palace as well. As such, it was not considered to be an advantageous match.

However, now that He Yufen could only be a concubine in King Xuan’s Manor, she would need help. With Consort Yu backing Yu Mingyong, this marriage was now considered a decent match. Furthermore, the girl would be a legal wife.

“Lord Lain, please help me find Yuxiu. She… she’s gone missing.” With no other alternatives, He Hui had to swallow the awkwardness and ask Lian An for help.

“Second Miss He has gone missing? What happened?” Lian An asked in shock, his eyes widening.

“It’s not a big deal. It’s just… she was dissatisfied with the marriage arranged for her. But at this point, so what if she’s dissatisfied?” He Hui stomped his foot angrily, blaming He Yuxiu for being insensible. He would not tell Lian An the true reason for He Yuxiu’s disappearance, of course. That was a secret of the He family and not even Lian An was privy to that.

“She’s a girl; it’s no big deal for her to throw a tantrum. I will send more men to search for her. Regarding First Miss He, you’d better be prepared.” Lian An picked up his tea and sent He Hui off.

“Yes, many thanks, My Lord.” He Hui took the opportunity to take his leave and left.

After He Hui left, Lian An stood up and walked out. As he walked, he said to the butler, “Go and tell Madam that I have an engagement tonight and will be back late. I will rest in the study. Tell her not to wait for me.”

“Yes,” replied the butler.

After Mo Xuetong returned from the palace, she took a separate path from Feng Yuran at a crossing, heading to the Fu General Manor.

King Xuan’s Manor had been placed on lockdown the past few days and the Fu General’s Manor had sent things over from time to time. They also enquired about Mo Xuetong. Mo Xuetong knew that her maternal grandmother must be very worried these few days. As such, the first thing she did after giving her thanks in the palace was to visit her grandmother. Nanny Shen, the Old Madam’s personal maid was already waiting for her when she arrived at the Fu General’s Manor.

When she saw Mo Xuetong, she led her to the Old Madam’s courtyard with a smile.

A maid lifted the curtains and they entered the room. Mo Xuetong saw the Old Madam standing up from the couch shakily. The Old Madam said excitedly, “Tong’er…”

The Old Madam did not seem to be in good h health. When Mo Xuetong left the last time, the Old Madam’s const.i.tution had been poor even though she was not gravely ill.

The Old Madam was considered to be quite healthy when she was young. However, her body had been damaged when she gave birth to her daughter and she had not given birth again since then. When Luo Xia died, the Old Madam had become gravely ill and her body had been damaged. Her condition was unstable and she had been ill since then. She would feel better after taking the medicine Bai Yihao prescribed. However, she did not continue treatment after Bai Yihao left.

Mo Xuetong felt a sense of warmth as she looked into the Old Madam’s tearful and concerned eyes.

No matter whether the Old Madam was her biological grandmother or not, Mo Xuetong always felt that she was her grandmother. She had never met Consort Jin and had no memory of the woman in this life or the past. When she saw the joyful tears in the usually strong Old Madam, Mo Xuetong felt ashamed of the suspicions she once had.

“Grandmother, I am fine. I truly am fine.” Mo Xuetong took a few steps forward and held the Old Madam. She helped the woman back onto the couch. Her eyes were as bright as the stars and there was a slight smile on her face.