0p0 Chapter 230 Are there still survivors?
Chapter 230 Are there still survivors?
The old lady had a cold face, but her eyes didn't look at the people on the ground. Instead, she thought of the conversation between the Crown Princess and the Princess Consort of Ming during the day, and her heart was still trembling.
"Alright, get up. Today's events aren't entirely your fault."
How dare Granny Liu get up?
“Reporting to Madam, I acted on my own initiative, which is a violation of my duty as a servant. I shouldn’t have been so bold just because I saw you talking to the Crown Princess. Please punish me, Madam.”
Granny Liu, being a seasoned veteran, first admitted to all her mistakes. She then explained that the Old Madam was talking to the Crown Princess and couldn't leave at the time, so she, as a servant, would never have dared to approach and disturb the Crown Princess. After hearing this, even if the Old Madam really wanted to blame her, she calmed down considerably.
"You did a good job today! At least, the Crown Prince and Prince Ming didn't think our Mu family had done anything disrespectful. Compared to the Mu family's reputation, I'm more worried about the second son's future. If this matter is handled poorly again and it affects the second son, it won't be worth it."
Liu Mama's brow relaxed. "Madam, there is another matter that I have been thinking about but dared not mention. Since I have made a mistake today, I will say it now. I hope you will listen to my words."
The old lady glanced at her, a hint of surprise in her eyes, "Tell me about it."
"Reporting to Madam, when did that Second Young Master Jin acquire such audacity? How dare he take such a great risk to plot against the Eldest Miss? It is common knowledge in the capital that the Master and Madam of this mansion dote on the Eldest Miss. In particular, the Old Master also dotes on the Eldest Miss. Isn't that Second Young Master Jin afraid of making things worse and thus incurring the enmity of our Mu family?"
The old lady's brows furrowed slightly, and a cold light flickered in her eyes. Even without looking up, Liu Mama could feel the old lady's somewhat sinister gaze, and her body couldn't help but shiver. She had served the old lady for so many years, how could she not know how formidable the old lady was when she became ruthless?
"Go on." His voice had become noticeably colder.
Thinking of her son and the events of the past, Granny Liu had to force herself to speak, saying, "Madam, it's unlikely that Young Master Jin has no one instigating or supporting him. I'm thinking, if Young Master Jin chose to join forces with you this time simply to use you, what will the consequences be?"
That's all I can say. If I say any more, I'm afraid I'll really offend the old lady!
"You've thought of everything so thoroughly! Over the years, you've followed me and deserve credit for your hard work, even if you haven't achieved anything great. This time, you risked my punishment by halting the plan, so it can't all be blamed on you."
Liu Mama's mind raced, and she quickly kowtowed, saying, "Your Majesty's mercy is my deepest gratitude! Since I have followed Your Majesty, I should naturally do my best to think of Your Majesty's best interests. This time, regardless of whether I was thinking of Your Majesty or not, it was my own audacity that led me to accept the punishment."
The old lady nodded, the light in her eyes softening slightly.
“You’re right. Just because of Jin Er, what makes him think he can scheme against my A Nuan? Even if I don’t like her, she’s still my own granddaughter and the face of the Mu family! Besides, Jin Er doesn’t know that we are the ones cooperating with him behind the scenes.”
Granny Liu's eyes darted around, and she nodded in realization, saying, "This servant understands. In Young Master Jin's opinion, the one who should cooperate with him is the Second Miss."
"That's right! If Mu Xin Nuan is clever and resourceful enough, then the most likely thing she'll do is scheme against Mu Xin Yao. In that case, I have plenty of ways to make Mu Xin Nuan look like she conspired with an outsider to scheme against her half-sister! But if she's not vigilant enough and falls into Jin Er's trap, then she'll only have the option of getting engaged to Jin Er. In that case, it will become a scandal for the Marquis of Zhongyong's mansion!"
"That's what the old lady said."
"Hmph! The legitimate daughter of the dignified Marquis of Zhongyong's mansion has actually married a concubine's son. So what if it's a Marquis's mansion? It still makes people look down on us. So, if Madam Li and the eldest son want to salvage some of the Mu family's reputation, they should listen to me and recognize Mu Xinyao as their legitimate daughter. Only in this way can the Mu family's reputation be preserved and not affected by Mu Xinnuan. It's just a pity that today..."
"It's all my fault, please punish me, Master."
The old lady pondered for a moment, then waved her hand and said, "Forget it. Even if today's matter were to succeed, it would likely be deliberately blown out of proportion under the noses of the Crown Princess and the Princess Consort of Ming! In that case, it would implicate the entire Mu family, and might even drag Mu Xinyao into it as well. Forget it, it might not be a bad thing that you didn't follow the plan today."
"Thank you, Master, for not blaming me."
"Any news from Kim Jong-un's side?"
"Reporting to Master, I have sent someone from the Second Miss's side to inform Young Master Jin that there has been a sudden change and the matter will be discussed at a later date."
"Hmm. Very good. If it doesn't work this time, there will always be another time. I don't believe that Mu Xin Nuan can be so lucky forever!"
"Yes, Master is absolutely right. After all, Miss is a young lady from a respectable family, so naturally she will have this opportunity." When Liu Mama said this, she clearly felt a little unsure of herself, and she lowered her head slightly, the wrinkles on her orange-peel-like face trembling slightly.
After Liu Mama helped the old lady lie down, she was about to leave when the old lady called her back.
"I'm asking you, were any survivors left from what happened back then?"
Liu Mama's heart skipped a beat. She lost her grip on the candlestick and it wobbled slightly. A drop of the blood-red wax dripped onto the back of her hand, burning her so badly that she gasped for breath before replying, "Reporting to the old lady, it has naturally been cleaned up."
The old lady nodded. "That's good! I always felt there was something off about what the old master said the other day. I thought..."
"Your Majesty is overthinking it. So many years have passed since then, how could the old master possibly know?"
The old lady took a deep breath and said wearily, "You're right. Never mind, you may leave now."
"Yes, master."
As soon as Granny Liu stepped out of the main house, her legs went weak. What happened back then? Were there any survivors? Granny Liu felt her heart pounding wildly!
What did the old lady mean by asking that question? Was it because she was suspicious of the old master's attitude? Or did the old lady already have murderous intentions towards her?
Granny Liu felt her legs go weak and her whole body felt limp and powerless.