Gu Zhiruo should have no enemies in the capital.
Especially in the past two years, Gu Zhiruo had lived a reclusive life. Today, encountering Qu Shujie and his concubine by chance outside, Gu Zhiruo was poisoned moments later. This could not have been a mere coincidence.
Furthermore, they could press their advantage and come to the Gu family to assert their claim.
That young concubine was truly cunning.
Madam Gu, in a fit of anger, hadn't considered this. After listening to Yun Shu, she suddenly realized, "Thank you, Second Miss Yun, for reminding me. I hadn't thought of this. However, she will definitely not admit to poisoning Zhiruo. Although master has gone to the teahouse to investigate this matter and reported it to the officials, about two hours have passed, and there should be no leads or evidence."
Looking at the troubled Madam Gu, Yun Shu's eyes flickered. Gu Zhiruo had helped the original host many times in the past, so she couldn't stand by and do nothing about this matter.
"Please trouble Madam Gu to find one of Zhiruo's clothes. I will wear her clothes and stand by Madam Gu's side. Madam Gu can say whatever she wants to that concubine," Yun Shu said with a faint smile.
Madam Gu, being a woman of intelligence and grace, immediately understood Yun Shu's intention and gave orders.
A moment later.
Outside the main gate of the Gu family.
A bustling crowd.
They had all gathered.
The concubine kneeling before the gate was weak and delicate, continuously wiping away tears. Her voice, as she spoke, was gentle and even timid.
It was easy to evoke sympathy and a desire to protect her.
"Did you really report to Miss Gu? I will truly kneel here forever. I must see Miss Gu today. I want to completely reassure Miss Gu. My existence will absolutely not cause any rift between Miss Gu and Young Master Qu. I can also guarantee that I will never enter the Qu family. I only beg her not to be angry, nor to be angry with Young Master Qu. It is all my fault." The concubine, Li Qian, pleaded with the doorkeepers standing at the gate while weeping.
Her delicate demeanor made one pity her more and more.
Madam Gu had just arrived at the gate. When the gate opened, she saw Li Qian's pretense.
Her blood rushed to her head in anger, "A mere concubine dares to cause a scene at my doorstep? What kind of behavior is this!" Madam Gu roared.
Yun Shu stood at the gate, not stepping out, her slightly cold eyes cast a faint glance at Li Qian.
When Li Qian saw Madam Gu emerge, a flicker of light flashed in her eyes, but she didn't notice Yun Shu.
"Madam Gu, I... I... I was indeed wrong. I just didn't want Miss Gu to misunderstand Young Master Qu. I only hope Miss Gu will see me. I will personally admit my mistake, and then, if Miss Gu allows me to leave the capital immediately and never appear before Young Master Qu again, I... I will also agree to Miss Gu's terms! As long as Miss Gu is willing to see me, I will agree to anything Miss Gu says!" Li Qian's eyes twinkled with sharp light, her gaze fixed on Madam Gu like a venomous snake. Seeing Madam Gu's pale complexion, her worry immediately vanished.
However, to outsiders, Li Qian at this moment was truly pitiful.
"Oh?" Yun Shu spoke softly.
The "Oh" was exactly the same as Gu Zhiruo's tone.
Madam Gu was startled. Just at that moment, she felt as if Zhiruo had arrived and immediately turned to look towards the gate.
Seeing that it was still Yun Shu, she was even more surprised. Second Miss Yun was truly unfathomable!
Li Qian's expression changed drastically, "You! How can you? You... clearly..."
Suddenly, she stopped abruptly and quickly shut her mouth.
Yun Shu curved her lips slightly and looked at Madam Gu. Just as she was about to speak, she suddenly saw Qu Shujie in the crowd.
The original host had seen him before, so she recognized him instantly.
His eyes, like Li Qian's, held disbelief and panic.
Beside Qu Shujie was another person, Qu Jiaojiao.
Yun Shu thought, this is interesting.
So Gu Zhiruo was implicated by her. She hadn't pursued Qu Jiaojiao and the others to the bitter end, which had given them an opportunity to harm those around her.
Since that was the case, she absolutely could not stand by and do nothing.
Looking at Madam Gu, she said softly, "Mother, Young Master Qu's concubine has no relation to our Gu family. This matter should be resolved by the Qu family."
After saying this, she immediately returned to the mansion.
Madam Gu also regained her senses and understood Yun Shu's meaning. The concubine's expression just now had explained everything!
Her eyes filled with hatred, she said coldly, "If you truly intended to admit your mistake, then it should not be you, but someone from the Qu family. If you dare to cause trouble at our gate again, do not blame us for not giving the Qu family face and calling the officials to arrest you!"
Li Qian was shocked.
Immediately after, Madam Gu also walked inside.
Leaving the shocked Li Qian, bewildered.
Thinking of something, she quickly stood up and looked at the Qu siblings in the crowd.
The siblings gave Li Qian a look.
Then Li Qian could only get up and leave dejectedly.
...
After Madam Gu entered the mansion, she could no longer hide the anger on her face, "It really was her!"
"I saw the Qu siblings in the crowd just now. Zhiruo's poisoning might be due to my involvement," Yun Shu said gravely.
Madam Gu was stunned for a moment, and then said, "It should have nothing to do with Second Miss Yun. They merely disliked that Zhiruo had been sick for a period of time. Moreover, Qu Shujie is heartless and unprincipled. He kept a concubine before marriage and even brought his concubine to his future wife's doorstep to cause trouble. It is clear that this was intentional!"
Yun Shu did not argue further. When she returned to her room, she saw Wanqing already simmering medicinal soup. She glanced at Gu Zhiruo again, felt her pulse, and then said to Madam Gu, "Madam Gu, I need to leave for a while. I will return in about two hours."
"Ah, alright! Second Miss Yun, please be careful. I will have someone escort you," Madam Gu said quickly.
Yun Shu waved her hand, "No need. The place I'm going is very close to the mansion."
With that, she left swiftly.
She returned to the Yun mansion and saw Yun Xiaojing, who was eating with Yun Changfeng. She said to him, "Xiao Jing, tonight you will sleep by yourself or with your maternal grandfather. Mother has something to do tonight and will be back tomorrow."
"Okay!" Yun Xiaojing nodded immediately.
Why did he feel a terrifying aura emanating from his mother?
He hadn't sensed that aura for a long time.
Who had angered his mother?
Yun Changfeng asked, "Is Miss Gu very ill?"
Yun Shu shook her head, "She's not ill, she was poisoned."
Yun Changfeng's expression immediately became solemn.
After instructing Yun Xiaojing, Yun Shu called Jing Heng out.
"Jing Heng, go and do something for me," Yun Shu said coldly.
Jing Heng was stunned. He hadn't seen such a terrifying aura on his master's face for a long time.
This situation indicated that someone was about to suffer!
However, there was another important matter at hand.
"Yes, Master. But I just received news that Xiao Feng and the Regent have gone to the Regent's mansion," Jing Heng said.
Yun Shu's eyes darkened abruptly, "To the Regent's mansion?"