When Mrs. Zhao and Su Niang arrived at the study, they only saw a dark figure hurriedly going out, followed by Qiu Rong who was about to go out.
Su Niang's quick eyes and hands grabbed Qiu Rong's sleeve and asked: "Is that young master just now? Where are you going in such a hurry at night?"
Qiu Rong hesitated and couldn't say a word.
If he told the truth, I am afraid that the fourth young master would not be able to spare him.
"There's something urgent outside..." Qiu Rong hesitated and gave an unconvincing excuse.
Zhao really didn't believe it.
Her temperament has always been like dough, extremely soft.
But this time, she rarely lost her temper.
Her body and bones had not recovered yet, but she still spent the entire afternoon making soup for Chen Wen.
Moreover, she could ignore Chen Wen's indifference and alienation towards her during this period of time.
She asked Qiu Rong: "Tell me the truth, where has the young master gone? I have already inquired, and the Hou Mansion has not arranged any errands for him."
Qiu Rong scratched the back of his head in embarrassment, feeling very embarrassed.
Facing Zhao's questioning, he had no choice but to say harshly: "You might as well ask the young master directly."
After that, he greased the soles of his feet and ran away quickly.
Mrs. Zhao turned pale with anger and wanted to catch up, but Su Niang caught her.
Mrs. Zhao clenched her fists, her knuckles turning white, and gritted her teeth and said, "I must find out today what important thing he is doing outside? He doesn't even want Sister Rui or me!"
Seeing Mrs. Zhao bit her lip until it almost bled, Su Niang felt heartbroken.
If she told Mrs. Zhao the truth now, she would probably lose her life.
She had no choice but to comfort Mrs. Zhao with gentle words and persuade her to go back quickly.
*
Chen Wen rushed to the village outside without stopping.
Although he had a rift with Cheng Yushu in his heart, the worry and nervousness at this moment were not fake at all.
With his heart beating like a drum, he rushed into Cheng Yushu's boudoir and saw Cheng Yushu lying on the bed, dying.
At this moment, Chen Wen forgot everything, rushed over, held her in his arms, and asked with distress and concern: "What is going on? We haven't seen each other for just a few days, how did you get yourself into this state?"
appearance?"
Cheng Yushu burst into tears in Chen Wen's arms, complaining aggrievedly: "I thought you didn't want me anymore, and you never came to see me."
"How could it be possible?" Chen Wen thought of what Cheng Yushu gave him, which almost harmed the Hou Mansion.
It's a pity that Zhuang Er doesn't know where he went, otherwise he could have asked Zhuang Er.
Apart from him and Cheng Yushu, only Zhuang Er had handled that thing.
Perhaps Zhuang Er and Lin Hao cooperated internally and externally, trying to murder the Hou Mansion.
He used countless excuses to excuse Cheng Yushu, but he could never get over the hurdle in his heart.
After hesitating for a long time, he still asked: "The things you gave me last time and asked me to put them in my fifth brother's study, do you know what is inside?"
Cheng Yushu opened his eyes wide and said innocently: "I don't know. I didn't open it and look at it after Mrs. Rong gave it to me. Why, have you seen what's inside?"
Chen Wen breathed a sigh of relief and asked tentatively: "Do you know the eighth young master of Duke Anguo's mansion?"
Cheng Yushu pushed Chen Wen angrily and suddenly became excited, "Mr. Wen, who do you think I am? Although I am not a lady from a wealthy family, I still know the etiquette, justice and integrity! Since I have followed you,
Why do you want to meet the Eighth Young Master again? Who do you think I am? I might as well hang with a rope!"
Cheng Yushu's face turned red with excitement, and he went to find the rope without hesitation, looking like he would rather have the jade broken than the whole thing.
Chen Wen hurriedly hugged her: "It's my fault, it's my random thoughts. Don't argue with me. I will never doubt you again!"
Cheng Yushu calmed down and said, "You haven't been here for so many days. Did something happen? Even Zhuang Er hasn't been here."
Chen Wen pursed his lips and told Cheng Yushu exactly what happened in Chen Feng's study that day.
Cheng Yushu had already known about this from Lin Haotong.
She pretended to be furious, "It must be that bastard Zhuang Er! I don't know who bribed him, but he had the audacity to do such a thing! Wenlang, now my honor and disgrace are tied to you, how could I possibly do this?"
What's going to happen that's not good for the Hou family? Besides, Mrs. Hou is my aunt, and I will never do anything to disgrace my aunt."
Chen Wen touched Cheng Yushu's hair and said softly: "I know, it was definitely not you. Now that Zhuang Er is absconding in fear of crime, who else could it be but him?"
Cheng Yushu looked distressed and said, "It must be him, and I think the eighth young master of Dingguo Palace was also deceived by Zhuang Er. Otherwise, if the Lin family and the Hou Mansion have no enmity, why would they come to harm the Hou Mansion."
Chen Wen nodded thoughtfully, "You're right."
Cheng Yushu lowered his voice: "And you said that the prince's people came in and beat you up, saying that you were thieves. Do you believe it?"
Chen Wen frowned, of course he didn't believe it.
But what happened that day was ultimately his fault. Even if he knew that Chen Feng did it on purpose, he would not dare to confront Chen Feng or cause trouble for Chen Feng.
Cheng Yushu secretly smiled and continued to apply eye drops: "Wen Lang, the prince didn't take you seriously at all, that's why he did such a thing. He was simply avenging his personal revenge! Wen Lang, you have to be more careful in the future, don't get hurt again.
He calculated."
The evil fire in Chen Wen's heart was stirred up by Cheng Yushu. He stood up suddenly, his eyes filled with anger, "After all, I am his brother! How could he treat me like this!"
Cheng Yushu raised the corner of his mouth and pulled Chen Wen to sit down, "Yeah, he just took the identity of a direct descendant, what's the big deal? Speaking of which, he has several brothers above him, how can the position of the heir apparent be rotated?
What about him? According to me, you can compete for that position."
Chen Wen was stunned for a moment, his anger disappeared instantly, and he muttered: "How can I win..."
Cheng Yushu raised his voice and said, "Why not? You have been too dormant in the past, and you have been inactive, so the people in the Hou Mansion think you are not qualified. With your ability and the backing of Prince Gong, you are still afraid
What?"
Chen Wen was stunned: "Your Majesty...how could you help me?"
Cheng Yushu smiled, "Why not? Madam Rong said she is willing to help you, as long as you can help the prince with a few things."
Under Cheng Yushu's coaxing, Chen Wen repeatedly promised to be loyal to Prince Gong.
*
On this day, Fu Zhao took Si Qi to the study room in the front yard again.
Now she comes more frequently, and sometimes she can run into Chen Feng when she comes back in the evening.
She just walked to the study when she saw Mingyue rushing to her and kneeling down straight.
