Yun Shu recounted the information she had discovered, as well as what Zhan Tianye had told her.
She spoke calmly.
But Lord Gu's face turned ashen, and he slammed the table, standing up. "Hateful! How dare they be so malicious! What a clever scheme, so they treated Zhiruo as a stepping stone?"
Lady Gu, her face pale, stood up, her body trembling slightly, as if she couldn't stand steady. "What do they take our Zhiruo for? No wonder they didn't ask any questions when they heard Zhiruo was unconscious, but were only concerned about the engagement, and Qu Shujie, he didn't ask many questions either. I already had doubts earlier, and was trying to find excuses for them, but... but they had such wicked intentions, wanting to harm our Zhiruo!"
"Once the marriage is set today, our Zhiruo will truly fall into their trap, and will never be able to escape! Where will Zhiruo have a place in the capital then? Who will marry Zhiruo? They are too wicked!" Lady Gu cried, tears streaming down her face.
Her heart pounded with fear.
Thinking of the terrible consequences, she blamed herself for not being sharp enough to see through Madam Qu and the others!
Lord Gu looked at Lady Gu's grief. Though he was also furious, he gently consoled her, "It's not too late to know the truth now."
Yun Shu saw that Lord Gu and Lady Gu believed her completely, without any doubt, and felt she had done the right thing.
The Lord and Lady Gu before her were wise people.
Good teammates.
"How heartbroken Zhiruo will be when she knows the truth. She truly loved Qu Shujie!" Lady Gu sobbed.
Lord Gu could only sigh helplessly, "This is not the time to think about that. Madam Qu and the others will not give up until they achieve their goal. Since we now know their true colors, we must plan carefully for Zhiruo."
"If you need my help, please do not hesitate to ask," Yun Shu said immediately.
Lord Gu was very grateful to Yun Shu. "Miss Yun Er has already done more than enough by telling us the truth without hesitation. The rest is what we, as parents, should do."
Lady Gu wiped away her tears and forced a smile. "Yes, Miss Yun Er has already done so much. If it weren't for Miss Yun Er telling us the truth, we might have... only known the truth when Zhiruo was hurt all over, and by then, it would have been too late."
"It's not too late yet. They probably don't know that their plan has been discovered. Actually, tonight, Lord Gu can send someone to the nearby pleasure houses. Seeing is believing. Why not personally confirm if he goes to the pleasure houses almost every night?" Yun Shu felt that what she had said today lacked real evidence.
It lacked direct proof.
Lord Gu shook his head. "Someone did mention to me, vaguely, that they had seen Qu Shujie at a pleasure house, but they didn't see him clearly, only a back view, and weren't sure if it was him. At the time, I didn't pay it much mind. Many people look alike from behind. It's not unusual."
"I remember you saying... it's my fault. I also said it was impossible back then, and said that Qu Shujie had already realized his mistake, and now his eyes and heart were only for Zhiruo. Since he said he wouldn't go to the pleasure house again, he would naturally keep his promise," Lady Gu regretted it deeply.
Yun Shu looked at the self-blaming couple and gently persuaded them, "It's not too late. This incident is not entirely a bad thing for Zhiruo. At least she has seen through the true face of the Qu family. Zhiruo will be fine and will wake up tomorrow. I have some matters at home, so I'll take my leave. If you need anything, have Wanqing come to the General's mansion to find me."
"Alright, Wanqing, escort Miss Yun Er out." Lady Gu immediately ordered Wanqing, who was waiting nearby.
As soon as Yun Shu left, Lady Gu and Lord Gu ordered several people to go out.
A few hours later, the people they had sent returned.
The news they brought back made Lord Gu and Lady Gu's faces even paler.
Because the news was true!
Qu Shujie, knowing that Zhiruo was unconscious, had actually gone to a pleasure house in high spirits!
And it was true that people had seen Qu Shujie going to pleasure houses during this period.
One could imagine how his vows of deep affection for Zhiruo were all lies, and that he had been deceiving Zhiruo all along!
...
Prince Ye's Mansion.
In the guest room.
Jiang Luoxi finished reading the book in her hands and then stared out the window distractedly.
Although she was at Prince Ye's Mansion, she hadn't seen Zhan Tianye in the past two days.
Countless eyes in the mansion, from top to bottom, were watching her every move. If she had wanted to see Zhan Tianye, it would have been reported to him in advance, and she would have been turned away with various excuses.
So, even if she stayed here for a month, half a year, or even a year, if Zhan Tianye didn't want to see her, she would definitely not see him.
Truly...
He was unexpectedly heartless.
Suddenly, Zuo Yan's knock came from outside the door. "Miss Jiang."
Jiang Luoxi withdrew her thoughts. "Come in."
Zuo Yan walked in, and Jiang Luoxi looked at him, surprised. Why was Zuo Yan so haggard?
"Miss Jiang, with my medical skills, I cannot treat Prince Ye. Prince Ye may never be able to stand up in this lifetime." Zuo Yan's tone still carried a hint of unwillingness as he said this.
Not only Prince Ye, but also the Regent, he was helpless against both of them.
This was no different from a blow to him.
Jiang Luoxi was a little surprised. "Not even you?"
"Perhaps Yun Shu can, or perhaps a hidden master in the world can. As for me, I truly cannot. I have other matters in the capital, and I will be leaving Prince Ye's Mansion tomorrow. If Miss Jiang wishes to stay, then I ask Miss Jiang to be very careful in everything." Zuo Yan left quickly, his brow still furrowed.
Jiang Luoxi did not stop Zuo Yan. She hadn't expected Zuo Yan's medical skills to be only this much.
She smiled.
"Fortunately, I never counted on Zuo Yan."
She mused with a half-smile for a while.
After a long pause, she withdrew her thoughts.
She had to do something to create a rift between Zhan Tianye and Yun Shu. Otherwise, if they continued to be in sync, their feelings would only deepen, a result she absolutely did not want to see.
Who would have the ability to create a rift between the two of them?
As she thought, two people popped into her mind.
Old Master Qin, General Yun.
They happened to be the most cherished relatives of Zhan Tianye and Yun Shu.
...
After leaving Lord Gu's mansion, Yun Shu went to the Han mansion. Old Master Han had invited her multiple times in the past two days.
In fact, it wasn't a serious illness, and a doctor could prescribe medicine. However, Old Master Han did not trust others.
It is said that when people reach a certain age, they become like old children, stubborn as children. No matter what the people in the mansion said, it was useless. After she saw him, reminded him to drink more water and not take medicine, Old Master Han already had a better spirit.
By the time she returned to the General's mansion, several hours had passed. As soon as she entered, someone ran towards her.