The word "endure" is like a knife hanging over one's head, which can make one bleed but not cry out in pain. Old Mrs. Wei closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, her expression was even colder.
It would be great if something really happened to King Zheng.
This despicable person deserves to die a thousand times.
But now is not the time to worry about whether he lives or dies, but to be careful not to be implicated. Thinking of this, she solemnly reminded Aunt Hua again: "Go out and tell the second and third masters, and guard the door strictly!"
Wei An frowned slightly and told Old Lady Wei: "When my grandmother sent Nanny Chen here today, she also gave me a maid who was in charge of things. She was the one who served me when I was a child..."
Wei An had only changed people once since he returned to Dingbei Marquis Mansion. That time, the incident was quite serious, so the old lady remembered it very clearly. After thinking for a while, she asked, "You asked for it on purpose, not as a gift from her, right?"
Although the rift between the old princess and Princess Changning was deep, they were still mother and daughter. There was no reason for the old princess to bring back a maid who had made a mistake and was driven away by Princess Changning to slap Princess Changning in the face.
Mrs. Wei seemed to understand Wei An's worries and intentions. Wei An hesitated for a moment and nodded honestly to Mrs. Wei: "I have something to ask her."
Since she said so, Mrs. Wei did not pursue the matter any further. Seeing the second and third masters coming in, she thought for a moment and said, "Since we are here, we should make the best of it. Since we can't leave, we might as well stay here for one night and see what happens tomorrow."
The second master nodded, but the third master was still a little uneasy: "Mother... the one who led the team to surround our villa was the third son of the old Lin family. I asked a few questions, and he told me... that something happened to Prince Zheng..."
Old Madam Wei frowned and said, "I told you not to go out and ask for information!"
The Third Master lowered his head quickly. He didn't care about being scolded in front of his niece Wei An, so he said, "I'm just worried... The assassination of Prince Zheng today was too strange. There were so many guards guarding the palace, but the assassin succeeded and even escaped... My son is afraid that this matter will implicate us."
After hearing what he said, even the second master frowned: "Third brother, you think too much, how can it be related to us..."
Before he could finish his words, the Second Master himself thought of what happened with the Zhu family before, and what Old Lady Wei had told them, and he immediately shut up.
The Third Master's worries are not without reason. Right now is a time of great uncertainty and it is very likely that the members of the Wei family have become fish on the chopping board of others.
If the Zhu family's plan fails, other disasters may be waiting for them.
Thinking of this, he finally understood why the old lady had repeatedly and solemnly instructed them to guard the gate. He stood up and looked at the old lady: "Mother, I will personally lead the farmers in the mansion to patrol to avoid any trouble..."
Old Mrs. Wei nodded and looked at the sky which was gradually getting darker outside. She felt a little uneasy after hearing what the Third Master said.
Ming Yuyou was forced to death by King Zheng's indifference, and everyone in the world knows this. If someone really wanted to frame the Wei family for the crime of assassinating King Zheng, I'm afraid everyone would believe it...
What a coincidence!
Why didn't it happen sooner or later, but just when this old woman came out to Tongzhou to recuperate, and was only three miles away from the Zhengwang Mansion
She lowered her eyes, not knowing what she was thinking. After a moment, she suddenly raised her head and asked the Third Master, "I remember when you bought this manor, you said you wanted the hot springs here. There are a lot of villas nearby, right?"
The Third Master was somewhat puzzled as to why the old lady was concerned about this at this time, but he still answered respectfully and explained to the old lady in detail: "There is a villa nearby for the Marquis of Changxing, and a villa for Lord Liang, and the Prince of Zheng and the Prince of Linjiang both have villas nearby. Even the Fang family got involved and bought a villa from a wealthy merchant in Jin by force..."
Old Mrs. Wei felt much more at ease.
Wei An thought about it for a moment and understood what Old Lady Wei meant by asking this question.
If the Wei family was the only manor nearby, then the Jinyiwei would probably be the one being framed. But if there were other manors nearby, such as the Changxing Marquis and Liang Shufei's, or even the Linjiang Prince's Mansion and the Fang family, then what was there to be afraid of
When designing Wei Yumin, the Zhu family included the Fang family as well.
This is enough to show that the Fang family is also a meal in their eyes.
So this time, it may not be aimed at the Wei family.
It may not even be aimed at the Fang family.
most likely... ...
Wei An had a bold idea in his mind. He glanced at Old Madam Wei and saw the light in her eyes. He knew that Old Madam Wei must have thought of the same thing. He pursed his lips and said nothing.
The old lady was much more perceptive than she had imagined.
It was already completely dark, and lights were being lit everywhere. The maids and servants moved very cautiously, with fear on everyone's face.
No matter when, the reputation of the Jinyiwei is always frightening.
It was too quiet everywhere. The quieter it was, the more the unique croaking of frogs and insects in the summer night could be heard. The listeners felt a little irritated. Mrs. Wei was about to order someone to serve the meal when suddenly Nanny Dong lifted the curtain and came in. Although she was anxious, she tried her best to remain calm and approached Mrs. Wei: "Madam, Third Young Master Lin is leading someone in..."
Young Master Lin refers to the third illegitimate son of the Earl of Qinghe, who was famous for his cruelty. Initially, he worked as a criminal lawyer in the Ministry of Justice. Later, he was transferred to the Imperial Guard by Emperor Longqing, and now serves as the deputy director of the Imperial Guard.
The maid who had been sent out to check the population just happened to come back. She breathed a sigh of relief and told Madam Wei, "Don't worry, we have checked the whole courtyard and there is no one here."
Wei An was a little confused. Logically speaking, Qing He should be considered a stranger, but this mother didn't report it...
As she was thinking this, she heard Old Madam Wei instruct the Third Master in a calm voice: "Go to the front to welcome them and find out why they are besieging the mansion so late at night. If it is an imperial decree, let them in."
The third master stood up and said yes, then hurried out. Soon, he sent someone to bring back a message: "Something happened in Prince Zheng's mansion. Now the Jinyiwei is under the order to arrest someone, so we need to search it. Even the villas of Marquis Changxing and Earl Cheng'en have been searched by the Jinyiwei..."
As expected, they were not coming for the Wei family. Old Madam Wei nodded and asked someone to invite the first lady and Wei Yumin over, so as to avoid disturbing anyone when the Jinyiwei searched the place without carefulness.
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