Chapter 22: I will make them pay 2 (2/2)

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The next day at The Finance minister's residence.

As Su Liya led a group of maid's to the latest Madam Princess Bai's courtyard. They were transporting the offerings for Princess Bai's memorial ceremony. All hands were on deck for Princess Bai's memorial ceremony, which was in two days.

Zhu Fengyin was in charge of the entire ceremony from the guest list down to the offerings. This year was the fifteenth anniversary of Princess Bai's death so the ceremony will be celebrated in a big way. Minister Zhu invited two Monks from the imperial monastery to host the ceremony.

Princess Bai was Minister Zhu's first wife and the Emperor's Maternal cousin. The author had described Princess Bai as a beautiful kind-hearted woman who didn't believe in social ranking. She treated everyone equally and was well-loved by everyone.

Back then she had shocked everyone by marrying the scholarly fourth son of the noble Marquis family Zhu Yawen. The couple had been so in love that they were dubbed the immortal family.

Princess Bai was born with a weak body so she was very delicate. When She got married the imperial physician informed her that because of her weak body, she would have difficulty having a child.

However four years after their marriage Princess Bai gave birth to a baby girl named Zhu Fengyin. However, a year later Princess Bai had a relapse of her old illness and died.

Minister Zhu was so heartbroken that he locked up her courtyard and never allowed anyone to move in. Apart from Minister Zhu, Zhu Fengyin and the Princess Bai maid in charge of taking care of the house, no one was allowed into the courtyard.

The courtyard was only opened to others during the Late Princess memorial ceremony. Su Liya led the servants to the courtyard and after placing the offering at the altar, orders them to leave. Su Liya followed them behind.

As she walked past an empty courtyard, her hand was grabbed and she was pulled into a small garden. Su Liya Slapped the hand away ”Let go of me!”

”What is wrong with you, when did you get this rough” a cold male voice said

Su Liya suddenly felt cold, goosebumps appeared on her skin as she looked up at Zhu Faye. Even though he smiled softly, she could see a certain coldness in his eyes.

Su Liya took a step back ”Third young Master, I apologise for my actions. I didn't see you there”. she said softly head bent down.

”Liya there is no need to worry, we are close after all. I didn't take it to heart” he said gently pulling a loose strand of her hair behind her ear.

Su Liya shrank back as his hands got closer, she saw his smile slip and replied quickly ”I recently caught a cold, you shouldn't come closer so as not to catch it”.

Zhu Faye stepped back quickly and rubbed his hands on his dress like he touched something disgusted but pretended to get something from his coat. ”You seemed to be getting sick often these days. You should take care, I still have something to do. I will get going” He said and walked away quickly.

Su Liya sighed and turned around to leave but ran into none other than Zhu Fenfang.