Jing Wan sometimes still quite admired these people, who could put on an act anytime anywhere. Screaming that viciously, then immediately stopping, yet not at all appearing like a sorry figure, instead looking like a tear-stained beauty. Substitute in someone who didnt know the situation, even if its a woman, would all mostly soften up towards her. Its just, facing grandmother, this kind of inner manor old lady, who has experiences through decades of wind and rain, that bit of trick really was entirely not enough.

Luo Old Madam walked to the side and sat down, Eldest familys, whats the situation?

Wang-shi knew that Luo Old Madam didnt censor anything from Jing Wan, thus directly spoke, Mother, the situation is like this, Bai-shis daily meals all come from Falling Plum Residences little kitchen

Just as she finished say this, Luo Old madam tilted her head to glance at Jing Wan. And Jing Wan, sensing it, looked back in response. In that instant, Jing Wan immediately understood the meaning in Luo Old Madams eyes, See, your mother is exactly this idiotic.

Jing Wan was helpless. Her mothers purpose was actually very simple, she just wanted the pregnant Yiniang to be able to eat well. After all, without their own masters support, brazenly favoring them, then concubines were just concubines. Even if pregnant, their food couldnt possibly be better than the main wifes.

Zhang-shi had done this in the past as well, just nothing had ever happened, so she still went on as usual. Its not that the people by her side didnt warn her before, but Zhang-shi was just that sweet naive idiot, thinking that everyone in the world all had thoughts like hers. Not only promising that nothing will happen, she even said that it isnt good for the people by her own side to view others badly.

Jing Wan had been too busy in the past few days, so it wasnt good for the people of Falling Plum Residence to use this small matter to disturb her either, letting her go urge Zhang-shi. They thought, since it was only just a few days, nothing should happen. Yet, as a result, heh heh, every single one all regretted endlessly.

.Today, Bai-shi wanted some desserts, and not long after eating them, her stomach started hurting. Very soon blood was seen, and the matter was reported to younger sister-in-laws place. Younger sister-in-law invited a familiar doctor from outside, just by the time the doctor arrived, the child was already gone. The dessert, this daughter-in-law had someone check them, and inside indeed had something unclean. The one responsible for making the dessert is second sister-in-laws first rank servant girl, La Mei, and the one who sent it over was a second rank servant girl by second sister-in-laws side, Liuer. Liuer personally handed the dessert over to Bai-shis servant girl, Cai Ling. All three servant girls indicate that during the time the thing was in their hands, no one else had touched it. The ingredients La Mei used were all readily available in Falling Plum Residence. The ingredients, this daughter-in-law had already sent someone to inspect, there werent any problems.

In this case, the problem basically lies in these three people.

Cai Ling was a clever one, vowing that she absolutely didnt do anything. She was the only one that had followed Bai-shi into the Luo family, and was very loyal to Bai-shi. She hoped more than anyone for her own Yiniang to give birth to a child.

Liuer usually was a bit lively, but on the things she needed to do, she wasnt the least bit careless. And after she took the desserts from La Mei and sent them to Cai Lings hands, for the most part, she didnt see anyone along the way. After she finished saying her own part, she didnt say anything more.

La Mei wasnt a house-born servant. When she was only a few years old, she was sold into the Luo family and has been following by Zhang-shis side ever since, starting from a small girl, to being promoted to Zhang-shis first rank servant girl a year ago. Her personality was somewhat dull, and she was also clumsy with her words, but because she was very skilled at making desserts, so even though she wasnt in charge of matters in the kitchen, she would still frequently make desserts for Zhang-shi. After learning that something had happened to Bai-shi, she directly cried from the pressure, repeatedly saying it wasnt her that did it. And when Bai-shi was slandering Zhang-shi, she also expressed that madam wasnt that kind of person. Other than that, she was unable to say anything else.

regarding the doctor, its Bai-shis second rank servant girl Zhuer that went to report to younger sister-in-law. Younger sister-in-law said she only heard that Bai-shi was somewhat uncomfortable, so she invited a doctor from outside as per usual practice, and didnt go trouble the manors doctor. But Zhuer instead said that shed explained Bai-shis situation very clearly, stating that it was very serious and wanted to make an exception in inviting the manors doctor. Yet, second sister-in-law said that it wasnt reasonable for a yiniang to trouble the manors doctor, and thus obstructed. Whos right and whos wrong, everyone all had their own saying.

The origins of the entire matter, for the most part, all became clear. And it was just that pattern.

If they continue to carefully investigate, theyll definitely be able to discover some clues. Just, whether or not theyll be able to dig to the mastermind behind the scenes in the end, will have to depend on how good that persons skills were. Also, Jing Wan was rather curious, that old servant woman locked up in her courtyards woodshed, what kind of role did she play in this matter? There was one thing she was certain of, having that old servant woman run into her courtyard was a plan devised in the last minute. Gong mama has already gone to investigate who all shed met with, before going to Elegant Haitang Residence. However, from Jing Wans perspective, if this matter really was the handiwork of that third aunt of hers, there probably wont be any results in the end.

Jing Wans gaze lightly landed on her third aunt. Her brows were lowered and her eyes restrained, with neither sorrow nor happiness on her face. And the expression in her eyes couldnt be seen clearly either. Her entire person was just calm and quiet. Have to say, Liu-shi, on normal days, was usually very sensible in her words and actions. She knew that grandmother didnt like her that much, so she never tried to be a pain in the neck. And in front of others, she wasnt stubborn, yet was by no means weak either.

The other female masters of the Luo family rear court at first werent sure either, whether their third branchs conflicts were due to Liu-shi controlling the whole situation, or the schemes between the other Yiniangs amongst themselves. Just as time went on, even if they still havent found any evidence on her, they more or less understood in their hearts.

Liu-shis skin was thick, so naturally Luo Jing Ying was far inferior to her. On the surface, youll never be able to catch her fault, and never be able to see any mistakes, aside from the ones she purposefully puts out. However, if her appearance and inner thoughts really coincided, then she wouldnt have raised a daughter with a temper like Luo Jing Ying. In this antiquated era, a mothers influence towards her children, especially a daughter, was simply too big. If it werent for the fact that Jing Wan possessed her past lifes memories, then perhaps she might have became a sweet naive idiot like Zhang-shi.

Because when she was at Qian Fu, Jing Wan was already suspicious of this bit, and also because she was really bored with too much time on her hand, she relied on the fact that a child wouldnt be easily noticed by others and secretly spied on Liu-shi for a full six months, discovering a side of Liu-shis not known to anyone.

At that time, Jing Wan was very shocked. If this person lived in a certain circle in her past life, shed definitely be like a fish in water, getting little oscars till her hands went limp.

Liu-shi always regarded herself as a descendant of a founding duke, unable to see clearly, or rather unwilling to see clearly, the reality. Just, she was also especially rational as well, never revealing her inner thoughts to anyone. In short, it can be summarized by just a single phrase, a servant girls body, yet stubbornly harbors a princesss dream.

After becoming aware of Liu-shis thoughts, Jing Wan sometimes felt it was very ridiculous. Her third uncle was only a shu son, even if her grandparents both passed away, when the family divided, he wouldnt be able to get much either. And third uncle was someone whose sight was high, yet his abilities were average. And Liu-shi saw through him too thoroughly, thats why she entrusted all her hope onto her daughter. If she really had put all her thoughts into raising her two children, in the future, she may not necessarily be unable to fulfill her wish. But unfortunately, her thoughts have long gone astray. She always messed around with schemes, especially towards her, the person that pressed down on her daughters head, hating that she cant hack her into piece.

Moreover, the vanity and jealousy in her bones were especially strong. If others lived well, shell feel unhappy. This bit, Luo Jing Ying unexpectedly learned perfectly well from her. But, of the entire Luo family rear court, only her(Jing Wans) mother was an easy target to scheme against. However, her mother had her father behind her backing her, so even if she splashed dirty water on her mother, her father would still believe her to be pure and flawless. Thats why, the times where Liu-shi actually made a move werent many.

The matter this time, how others thought, Jing Wan didnt know, but she felt that nine times out of ten, it was this third aunts handiwork. She really was just as malicious as always. These spies hidden in the Falling Plum Residence, she didnt know how long theyve been hiding here, but to dare expose themselves, they at least had to be certain theyll be able to frame her mother. If it was a normal matter, itd still be okay, but this matter related to children. Even if it was her father, he would undoubtedly also feel unhappy inside. And more importantly, Zhang-shis image inside the servants hearts will completely be gone. Regardless how good she was in the past, theyll all feel she was just pretending, having words of a Buddha, but heart of a snake. If it was someone who had skills and means, this kind of situation wouldnt be anything, because they would be able to suppress it, and be able to make a comeback. But if it was Zhang-shi, the days will probably become difficult.

Her purpose wasnt to have Zhang-shi beaten to death either. Because she was very clear, just this wasnt enough to kill off Zhang-shi. She just didnt want Zhang-shi to be that carefree and cheerful all day, plus she also wanted to make Jing Wan unhappy.

Carefully thinking like this, if this goal was accomplished, it really would be like hitting seven-tenths of a snake!

Luo Old Madam finished listening, Just this? Still havent found out anything else?