She originally wanted to ask her daughter for help, but she was afraid that her daughter was still angry about the last time, and she was also worried that her daughter was upset about taking care of Xu Ying's funeral, so she just waited and watched.
Who would have thought that just a few days later, someone came to report the death of Duke Chengguo.
The last time someone came to announce a death was the news of Xu Ying's death, but this time it was Zhang Linghui's.
Master Zhang was not around. When Mrs. Zhang received the news, her hands and feet went numb, and even her shoulders couldn't help shaking. She stood up and shook her head loudly, "Impossible! I went to see her a few days ago, and she was fine then. How could she suddenly be gone?!"
The one who came to report the death from the Xu family was Mother Li. She was neither humble nor arrogant, and she wiped her eyes politely and sighed softly: "Our prince's wife committed suicide..."
Suicide? !
Mrs. Zhang was even more confused. She couldn't believe it at all.
My daughter is such a strong-willed person, even if the sky fell, she would probably think of finding something to plug the hole first, how could she suddenly commit suicide
Feeling confused, Mrs. Zhang looked at Mother Li, and after a while she asked hesitantly, "You look a little unfamiliar..."
"My last name is Li, and everyone calls me Madam Li. I used to manage the farm for the Duke's wife in Yunnan, and I just came back with her recently." Madam Li introduced herself: "So you may not be familiar with me."
It turned out to be the Duke's wife's person. Madam Zhang was heartbroken, but she still reacted and asked in surprise: "Has the Duke's wife returned to Beijing?"
She had a natural fear of Mrs. Xu.
Although they have been relatives for many years, she still lacks confidence in front of Madam Xu and always watches Madam Xu's face carefully.
Now that she heard that Madam Xu had returned, she was actually a little scared for a moment and forgot about her daughter.
Mother Li couldn't help but shake her head in her heart.
This Madam Zhang is really too disorganized. It's no wonder that such a person gave birth to someone as unscrupulous as the Crown Prince's wife. After all, her own mother is so confused. If she doesn't plan for herself, who can she rely on
Mother Li sighed, lowered her voice and coughed: "Yes, the Duke's wife came back and cried for the Second Young Master. Before she could react, the Crown Prince's wife... just couldn't get over it..."
Mrs. Zhang covered her chest with her hands, feeling unable to breathe, and cursed her heartless husband a thousand times in her heart.
He was the one who stopped her. Otherwise, when the news of Xu Ying's accident came back, she would have gone to comfort her daughter. Unfortunately, she was too late!
Her eyes were blurred with tears and she was still dizzy even after getting on the carriage. It was not until she got off the carriage at the second gate of Xu's house and saw the overwhelming white cloth that she was really stunned. She couldn't help crying out loud because her legs went weak.
Grandma Zhang San came with her, and she was also a little flustered when she saw this scene. After a while, she supported Madam Zhang with trembling hands, crying softly, "Mom, please accept my condolences!"
Mrs. Zhang stumbled and was supported directly to Zhang Linghui's yard.
Zhang Linghui's yard has also completely changed. All the birds under the eaves have retreated, and white silk cloth is draped everywhere. Even the lanterns have been changed to plain colors. Everywhere you look is filled with white.
This color made people feel inexplicably depressed. Mrs. Zhang didn't dare to look at it anymore. She quickly walked into the room and saw her daughter lying on the bed neatly dressed with her hands clasped.
It was not until this moment, looking at her daughter's blue face, that Mrs. Zhang realized that her daughter was really dead. She burst into tears and ran quickly to her daughter's bed.
But Zhang Linghui would no longer respond to her.
She cried for a long time, her tears blurring her vision and she felt her scalp was being pulled and aching. Then she heard the door curtain rustle and turned around to see Aunt Zhang.
Nanny Zhang was also dressed in mourning, her eyes were swollen from crying, and as soon as she came in she called out "Madam".
Madam Zhang couldn't stop sobbing. After a long while, she asked Aunt Zhang: "What happened? How could the person die when he was perfectly fine?"
Nanny Zhang lowered her head and clasped her hands tightly together: "The wife of the prince is disheartened. She has heard too much gossip from outside... She is afraid that it will affect the two young masters, and she is also worried about the prince..."
Mrs. Zhang felt that these statements were too far-fetched.
Even for the sake of the two children, Zhang Linghui should not be able to hold on.
She knew how much Zhang Linghui cared about the two children.
"How is it possible?" She was about to get angry when she saw Nanny Zhang raise her head and look directly at her: "That's right, Madam. The Crown Prince's wife was wrongly accused and refused to be humiliated. She finally waited until the Duke and his wife came back. She felt that the children were safe, so she died to prove her innocence."
Mrs. Zhang was stunned.
She pondered over what Aunt Zhang said and seemed to realize something.
How could that be
What Aunt Zhang means is...
She suddenly realized that, yes, the Duke's wife hadn't shown up yet, and there was no sign of the two children either...
Was the lady of the Duke's Mansion waiting specifically for Nanny Zhang to say these words to her
Mrs. Zhang twisted her hands together, glanced at the dumbfounded Mrs. Zhang San, and said to Aunt Zhang: "Please speak more clearly..."
"Before she died, our Crown Prince's wife left a message, saying that she was a girl from a boudoir, and had a clear conscience, but she had to bear such a reputation, bringing shame to the family and her descendants. She could only die to prove her innocence." As Aunt Zhang spoke, she suddenly knelt down with a plop: "Madam, please help our Crown Prince's wife! Our Crown Prince's wife is innocent!"
Mrs. Zhang understood.
Her palms suddenly felt cold.
This is not a death to prove her innocence, it is clearly the Xu family wanting her to die to prove her innocence.
But... ...
How could the Xu family do this
No matter what Linghui is like, she was married to the Xu family in a formal ceremony. If she made a mistake, they could have thought of other ways to deal with it. Why must they be so cruel and ruthless that they have to make her pay with her life
She swallowed and was speechless for a moment.
Aunt Zhang didn't say anything. After a while, she said softly, "Madam, when a person dies, it's like a light going out."
What I mean is, the person is already dead and there is nothing else to do now.
Zhang Linghui can no longer survive, so her death must be used to achieve the desired effect.
Mrs. Zhang also understood what she meant. She touched Zhang Linghui's face tremblingly. She took two steps back, looked at her daughter's face and spoke softly: "Where are Tongzhou and Tongji? I want to see them."
As if she had expected Madam Zhang to ask this question, Madam Zhang did not say anything. Madam Li beside her stood up and said softly, "The two young masters are too sad and have fallen ill. In order to prevent them from being upset again, our Madam Guo will not allow them to see guests."
It means that she is not even allowed to see anyone.