C38 (1/2)

38. Wei Family

”Right.”

Jiang Wan Yan answered as she stood up. Yu Yan followed behind her, but was stopped by Su Mu Qing: ”No need to follow me.”

As she finished speaking, she pulled her hand and walked out. Jiang Wanyan had thought that he was going to the ancestral hall where the memorial tablets of the Royal Mansion would be held. She didn't expect him to pull her out of the mansion and into the carriage.

”Where are we going?” She was a little confused. Su Mu Qing's hands were a little cold. It was probably because the weather was very cool today.

She had almost never traveled the roads of the capital, but she knew how bustling it must be as a capital. The carriage took a long time, turning many corners before finally coming to a stop in front of a grand and majestic house.

After Jiang Wanyan got off the carriage, she scrutinized the mansion. Judging from its style, it should have been an official's residence, and its specifications weren't inferior to that of the Residence of Prince. From this, it could be seen that it was quite an influential official.

However, the mansion in front of him had been in disrepair for a long time. Weeds were strewn all over the walls, as if no one had lived here for a long time.

After the horse carriage left, Su Mu Qing pulled her back inside.

Jiang Wanyan quickly pulled him back, ”Where are we? Can we go in? Isn't today the day of your mother's death? Why are they still running outside? ”

Su Mu Qing's eyes flashed. He raised his head and looked at the board that was no longer there and said softly, ”This is the Wei Residence. It is the home of our mother.”

Imperial Consort Shu's mother's house?

No wonder the Prince's Residence was in such a predicament. It turned out that the mother was also in a dire situation.

It was unlucky that the Emperor was fond of him, and didn't have the help of the mother's mother's family.

At this point, Jiang Wanyan didn't struggle anymore. She obediently followed Su Muqing inside. When he snapped the knocker, Jiang Wanyan felt that it was strange. Was there someone inside?

Su Mu Qing seemed to be aware of Jiang Wan Yan's doubts as he said softly, ”Uncle Zhang would come to the mansion to clean every year at this time, staying for three days. He was originally the mansion's butler, so I didn't bring the key back. Other than memories, there's nothing else in this house. ”

Sure enough, just as he finished speaking, a dull sound of a door opening could be heard. In the small crack, Jiang Wanyan saw a face that had undergone many vicissitudes of life.

His eyes were cloudy, and his hands and feet were not nimble. He looked at Su Mu Qing and did not respond until Su Mu Qing called out, ”Uncle Zhang.”

Uncle Zhang was startled, then asked with a hoarse voice: ”Is it the Duke Qing?”

Seeing that he had recognized her, Su Mu Qing smiled. ”It's me, Uncle Zhang.”

Only then did the blank look on Uncle Zhang's face turn into a hint of a smile. He opened the door and suddenly saw Jiang Wan Yan, who was standing next to Su Mu Qing, not reacting at all.

”Uncle Zhang.” Jiang Wanyan imitated Su Muqing's actions and called out to him. However, the smile on his face froze for a moment: ”This is?”

”Let's talk inside.” Seeing the Uncle Zhang open the door, Su Mu Qing pulled Jiang Wan Yan inside. Indeed, they were standing at the door and did not look like they were talking at all.