Chapter 96: Teasing Ayao

ill likely have reservations about her."Zhang nodded in agreement: "Daughter-in-law will speak to Xuan Yi well."Old Mrs. Gu comforted them again: “Just relax, as long as the Changxing Hou Mansion does...After a long pause, Meng Jin Yao lifted her eyes and stared intently at Gu Jing Xi. Her eyes were dazzlingly bright, as if she had suddenly seen a life raft in the midst of adversity. She asked excitedly, "What's your opinion on finding someone else to do something unpleasant, husband"

Gu Jingxi saw that the little girl was full of fighting spirit so quickly, and secretly let out a sigh of relief. It's good that she still has the mind to continue tossing around. Just now, her lifeless appearance really scared him. He feared she might give up on life. She was only ten years old, just at the beginning of her life. If she were to end it like this, it would be a pity.

He pondered: "Madam has borne the brunt of this blame for so long, it's time to return the burden to the actual culprit."

Meng Jin Yao's beautiful eyebrows furrowed, and she immediately wilted: "It's been eleven years since the incident. The clues from back then have long been erased by time. Without evidence, it won't be easy to clear your name."

Gu Jingxi asked: "Besides you, who else knows about this"

Meng Jinyao answered truthfully: "My grandfather knew, but he passed away the day he found out. My younger brother didn't know either; he was too young and shouldn't be burdened with this kind of thing. Otherwise, he wouldn't have the heart to study."

Gu Jingxi then asked, "What about the rest of you"

Meng Jinyao replied, "Sun's confidante, Qiao Ma Ma, knows, but Sun owes Qiao Ma Ma a life-saving grace, and Qiao Ma Ma is deeply loyal to Sun. It would be difficult to pry open her mouth."

After she finished speaking, she hung her head in dejection.

Once, Mrs. Sun was almost struck by a tree branch that suddenly snapped. When Grandma Qiao saw this, she reacted quickly and without hesitation pushed Mrs. Sun out of the way. However, Grandma Qiao herself was hit in the back by the tree branch, causing internal injuries. It took her a long time to recover.

If Grandma Qiao dared to betray Sun Shi, wouldn't she have also risked her own life to save her

Gu Jingxi merely scoffed, "Everyone has weaknesses. As long as you exploit them, regardless of whether they are master and servant or even mother and daughter, they can betray each other in the heat of battle."

"Could your husband possibly find a way"

Meng Jin Yao suddenly raised her head to look at him, her eyes blazing.

Gu Jingxi nodded: "Yes"

Upon hearing this, Meng Jin Yao's face broke into a smile she hadn't felt in ages. She hurriedly asked, "What method"

The little girl's smile was radiant, her eyes sparkling with innocence and purity.

Gu Jingxi let out a soft chuckle and said, "I don't corrupt children."

Meng Jinyao was furious. She glared at him with her eyes, feeling deeply upset inside: "I'm not a child! If you don't tell me, how can I investigate How can I get rid of the black pot of killing my younger brother For eleven years, I have been burdened with this huge black pot, while the real culprit is still living freely."

Gu Jingxi asked rhetorically, "Do you have anyone to check"

Meng Jiny Yao fell silent. She truly didn't have one like that. She only had two maidservants, Qingqiu and Ningdong. But she was rich, and money could make ghosts push a millstone. She could use money to buy labor.

Gu Jingxi saw her eyes rolling, unsure what scheme she was hatching. He let out a light sigh: "Since you've endured for so many years, there's no need to rush. I'll help you investigate the other party first. Knowing yourself and your enemy ensures victory in a hundred battles."

Meng Jinyao heard this, her face lit up, and she nodded repeatedly: "That's great, thank you, husband."

Gu Jingxi said in a gentle voice, "Madam, you don't have to be so polite. I still have official business to attend to, so I'll go to the study first."

Meng Jin Yao nodded again and waved at him: "Go ahead, husband."

Looking at her two palms wrapped in gauze swaying before her eyes, Gu Jingxi couldn't help but chuckle, teasingly saying, "Alright, Madam, please don't do anything foolish again. Otherwise, if you get hurt all over, people might think I'm abusing my wife. The next day, a petition accusing me of improper conduct would probably be presented to the Emperor's study."

Meng Jinyo's face flushed. Thinking about her half-dead appearance just now, she felt quite embarrassed. She awkwardly put down her hand and stammered, "Well, everyone has moments when their brain isn't working properly. After hearing my husband's words, I probably won't do that again."

She said, averting her gaze, her eyes reddening. She quickly blinked back the tears and calmly continued, “Don’t think just because Cheng Yu is only two years old that he doesn’t care for me. He's very tenderhearted. When I tripped over a stone when I was little and fell, he was heartbroken. That little guy scolded that stone for two whole hours, calling it bad. If he saw me hurt, he would definitely be heartbroken."

Gu Jingxi listened quietly. Although he was born into a relatively harmonious family, he didn't quite understand this sibling relationship. He didn't have a deep bond with his brothers. His two older brothers, though they were elder siblings, seemed a bit afraid of him, showing him respect but lacking intimacy.

He said softly, "That lady should remember well to let loved ones grieve and enemies rejoice. "

Meng Jin Yao nodded lightly.

Gu Jingxi looked at her for two breaths, and then stood up and stepped out of the house.

After the man left, Meng Jiny Yao lowered her head to look at her two paws. The palms were wrapped in white bandages, looking quite severe even though the injury wasn't serious.

She had actually done this kind of stupid thing many times before. Because only when she was in pain could she feel a little better, and it also served as a reminder to herself that the culprit should be held accountable for their actions.

But after hearing Gu Jingxi's words today, she probably won't do that anymore. When she feels unhappy, she'll go to find trouble with the Sun family for amusement.

After a long time, Qingqiu and Ningdong came in and saw Meng Jinyang sitting there in a daze, her hands still wrapped in white gauze. They were startled.

The two of them hurried forward and asked in unison, "Madam, what's wrong with your hand"

Meng Jinyao came back to her senses, glanced at her own hands, and then shook her head gently: "It's nothing, I accidentally injured my hand. Just now when the lord returned and saw it, he had already treated the wound for me."

Ning Dong asked in confusion, "Madam, how did you hurt your hand"

Meng Jin Yao replied softly, "It was just a minor injury, nothing serious. It doesn't even affect my eating, so you don't have to worry."

Ning Dong still wanted to continue asking, but the soft flesh on her waist was pinched by Qing Qiu beside her.

She winced in pain, but her mind cleared instantly. Memories flooded back like a tidal wave. The former mistress recalled that when the eldest son was distressed, he wasn't without self-harm. He had tried hurting himself, and even starved himself by locking himself away.

Except for the matter of the young master, madam is normal at all other times, and her mind is also clear.

They dared not bring up the eldest son in front of Madam, nor would the second son. Otherwise, if Madam were stimulated, she would go into a spiral again and have nightmares.

Qīngqiū changed the subject: "My wife, those peony flowers in the garden should be blooming today. Why don't we go take a look We can take a walk and come back for dinner later.

Meng Jinyao was listless and didn't feel like moving. She gently shook her head. "I'm not going, I'm a little tired today, I'll go tomorrow instead."

Qing Qiu nodded and then asked, "Lady, why don't you rest for a while My servant will wake you up when it is time for dinner"

Meng Jinyao this time did not refuse, nodding and saying, “That’s good.”ook at your father-in-law and mother-in-law, can they be the same as us"Gu Xuyan subconsciously made a comparison, then shook her head: "Different.""Isn't that it" Wuan's prince reached out and touch...