Chapter 222 (1/2)

Chapter 222: 222

Chapter 222 – The mysterious letters (1)

Qian Lianxue had almost always acted very cleverly . Her only foolish decision was using Muxu as her ally .

Muxu had been with Nie Sangyu for several years, but it only took one moment of kindness from Qian Lianxue for her to betray Nie Sangyu . And so, Ji Man was sure that Muxu would just as easily turn around and betray Qian Lianxue in return for a few benefits . Just like a stalk of gra.s.s, Muxu would bend in whichever direction the wind blew .

After this blade of gra.s.s had been blown left and right, it had finally sprained its waist and was ushered back to Feiwan Courtyard .

Ji Man poured Muxu a cup of tea and continued her questioning .

“At the end of the day, I'm still the Madam of this family . ” Ji Man lightly smiled . “If you're willing to tell me everything that you know, then I promise to immediately raise you into the position of an honored concubine as soon as you give birth to your child . But, if you continue to hide things from me and secretly help Qian Lianxue, then you can stay in her shadow as a concubine for the rest of your life . I'm okay with either choice . ”

After a pause, Ji Man added, “You know that I recently lost my child . You'll be giving birth soon . If I ask Old Madame for it, I'm sure it'll be easy enough for her to agree to give me your child to raise . ”

Muxu's pupils contracted . She felt at a complete loss .

Ji Man didn't let her off or give her the opportunity to tell more lies . She swiftly asked question after question, “Do you know what Qian Lianxue is scheming? Did you help her harm my child?”

“No . ” Muxu hurriedly shook her head . “What happened when Madam was giving birth, this servant… this servant didn't help Mistress Xue . It's just that this servant went to Xuesong Courtyard a few days before that night and saw Danzhu bringing back incense… It seemed a bit off because Mistress Xue doesn't like incense, but this servant didn't think any more of it . Later on, when this servant overheard Xuesong Courtyard's servants discussing that you had given birth to a toddy cat, they also happened to mention that Mistress Xue had lit incense in the outer room . ”

“This servant doesn't think that Mistress Xue stole your child and was only guessing that maybe the incense knocked everyone out . ”

Ji Man nodded . “So during the days leading up to when I gave birth, you were frequently going to Xuesong Courtyard . ”

Muxu lowered her head and stayed silent . At that time, Qian Lianxue would frequently invite her over to talk . Because of Qian Lianxue's past compa.s.sion and continued care, Muxu naturally went over to Xuesong Courtyard . Furthermore, during that period, Muxu really wanted to help Qian Lianxue out . She was so much kinder than Nie Sangyu .

However, she didn't expect that Nie Sangyu would seize her today . Muxu still couldn't figure out how Nie Sangyu had found what she had done . It couldn't be that Nie Sangyu was that powerful and had spies everywhere, right?

However, she didn't expect that Nie Sangyu would seize her today . Muxu still couldn't figure out how Nie Sangyu had found what she had done . It couldn't be that Nie Sangyu was that powerful and had spies everywhere, right?

Ji Man looked at Muxu for a moment before she waved her hand and said, “Since it's like that, you can leave first . As for the other matters, I already know what I want to do . ”

“Understood . ” Muxu withdrew from the room . As she walked back to her courtyard and thought about how Mistress Xue wasn't easy to deal with either, her brow furrowed .

Although Mistress Xue was very gentle, she had several spies in the household and would definitely know that Nie Sangyu had brought her back to Feiwan Courtyard . What a predicament, both sides were unhappy with her .

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