Chapter 615 - Chapter 615: Chapter Six Hundred and Twenty-One (2/2)
As soon as Zhai Li arrived back at Han Mansion, he immediately inquired about Su Wenyue’s movements from the mansion’s secret guards. Learning that Madam had been alone in her room the whole time, without anyone attending to her or allowing anyone to enter, his heart skipped a beat. Madam’s reaction was clearly not normal. He didn’t know what that madwoman Chen Li had said to his wife, but he hoped it wasn’t too terrible.
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Zhai Li prayed in his heart yet didn’t halt his pace, hurrying to the backyard and arriving at the door of Madam’s room. Seeing Aunt Li and Shu Xiang with worried faces standing outside, he felt even more uneasy.
Aunt Li and Shu Xiang should have known better than to let Madam stay in her room alone at such a time. What if something happened? Madam had such a fiery temperament and was so possessive over the General, who knew what she might do? It would be less of a concern if she was just helping out and ended up hitting someone, but he feared that Madam might harm herself.
“General Zhai, have you come back? Is it the General who sent you? Did he say anything? Did he ask you to explain anything to Madam?” Aunt Li was also very anxious. Seeing Zhai Li appear, a glimmer of hope shone on her face as she eagerly asked, clearly seeing Zhai Li as a lifesaver, sure that he had been sent back on the Master’s orders.
Zhai Li shook his head: “No, the Master simply ordered me to return and ensure that nothing happens to Madam. As for the true nature of the situation, the Master will explain it to Madam personally.”
“Aunt Li, you’re one of the elders, how can you let Madam stay alone in her room at a time like this? Don’t you know what kind of person she is? What if she has a misguided thought and hurts herself?” Zhai Li added disapprovingly.
Zhai Li usually held Aunt Li in high regard, given her age and the trust Su Wenyue placed in her, which was why he showed her respect. But no matter past or present, his status remained above Aunt Li’s. Which is why he spoke with such a questioning tone, his anxiety and dissatisfaction coming through unintentionally.
“What General Zhai said is true. I certainly understand Madam’s temperament. But you must also know that once Madam decides on something, we, as her servants, cannot go against her will, especially at this time. If I show even the slightest defiance, I fear it would only add to Madam’s troubles and make things worse. So I must yield to Madam’s wishes. However, rest assured, General Zhai, I have been listening attentively for any unusual signs inside, ready to rush in the moment anything seems off,” Aunt Li explained without any sign of anger. She was not offended by Zhai Li’s concern for Madam, as their respective positions and the rules were deeply ingrained in her.
Zhai Li, hearing Aunt Li’s response, realized he had been too quick to blame her. Madam’s temperament was indeed as such. Yet standing idly by also didn’t seem right. He couldn’t relax without seeing Madam safe and sound.
“My apologies for being impulsive. However, Madam has been in her room for so long now; it’s truly worrying,” Zhai Li expressed his concern, hoping Aunt Li could think of a solution. But then he thought, if Aunt Li had a solution, she would have acted already, not just waiting around. While it was one thing for Aunt Li to wait, he was specifically sent back by the Master and couldn’t afford to do the same. As he worried about what to do next, he saw Brother Xing approaching and his eyes lit up, his expression mirroring Aunt Li’s when she saw him, clearly treating Brother Xing as a savior.
Brother Xing brought his younger brother and sister-in-law home, and though he worried, his mother had not allowed him to stay. So, he had no choice but to ask others to stay alert for any commotion coming from the main house.