Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 557 - 215 Jicheng (Part 2)_2

Lian Dongfang almost roared, "How did she die?"

The two maids beside him were sincerely terrified and replied, "Old Master, the Maternal Aunt said she was tired and wanted to lie down to rest, then she fell asleep and never woke up again."

As soon as Maternal Aunt Bu arrived, she confessed without having undergone any torture, even until the end Lian Dongfang had only locked her in the wing room, not the firewood room.

The cause of Maternal Aunt Bu’s death was soon clarified; she committed suicide by swallowing gold. Maternal Aunt Bu was aware, even if the Ma Family wouldn’t trouble her due to their suspicion of the real culprit, the Mo Family wouldn’t let her off. Rather than being tormented later, she preferred to die now. At least her death could earn a bit of Lian Dongfang’s guilt and make Lian Dongfang completely disgusted with the Mos.

Just as Lady Mo was instructing someone to call for Maternal Aunt Su, Lian Dongfang entered. Looking at Lady Mo, he wished he could have her quartered.

Seeing Lian Dongfang’s dark face, Lady Mo knelt down and cried, "Old Master, I am truly wronged, truly wronged; I was framed." Lady Mo racked her brains but couldn’t figure out who was out to get her.

Lian Dongfang scoffed, "Wronged, you still have the face to cry injustice here. From the time the Third Girl was poisoned until someone from the Ma Family arrived, a whole Shichen Chinese Time passed, and you didn’t notice. How exactly do you, as the Lady of the house, perform your duties?" Regardless of whether or not it was Lady Mo who made the move, there had always been rumors outside that Lady Mo would scheme for wealth and commit murder. Of course, it wouldn’t be blatant. However, this incident proved that Lady Mo was a fool.

Lian Dongfang now missed the days when the Old Madam was still around. When she was around, everything inside and outside the Lian Mansion was peaceful, but after she passed away, continuous troubles arose in the Lian Mansion. The Old Madam had never liked Lady Mo and had mentioned that Lady Mo was unfit for the heavy responsibility of a senior daughter-in-law. He used to think the Old Madam was biased, favoring the younger daughter-in-law and didn’t think much about it. Now, it seemed his mother’s insight was profound, having early recognized that Lady Mo was incompetent.

Looking at Lady Mo, who was crying like a ghost, Lian Dongfang said coldly, "If you dare to stir up trouble during this time, you’ll be sent back to the Mo Family." Dongfang hadn’t planned to execute Lady Mo or send her to the family temple since his son was at a critical moment, and he couldn’t afford his two sons to be distracted. However, putting her under house arrest was necessary.

Although Lian Dongfang could not deal with Lady Mo due to his sons’ future and reputation, he had completely grown to detest her.

After Lian Dongfang left, Lady Mo collapsed into a chair. She committed a grave sin against her husband. If it weren’t for her son, she might have been divorced, and though not divorced now, her days in the Lian Mansion wouldn’t be easy. She knew Lian Dongfang’s temperament better than anyone after over a decade of marriage. He hadn’t punished her now only because the timing was wrong, but once things settled, she might be bound to live a lonely life like an ascetic.

Lady Mo clenched her fists; no, having struggled to survive the old dame’s death, she couldn’t end up enduring hardships in a temple.

Ma Chengteng returned to his room, looking at Yueyao lying on the bed, his fists tightly clenched. It had been over a Shichen since Yueyao had passed out, and despite the doctor’s words, he couldn’t be at ease.

Zhuang Ruolan asked Ma Chengteng, "Father, what did the Lian family say? They can’t really just let a Maternal Aunt take the blame, can they?"

Ma Chengteng sighed, "It’s impossible to uncover the mastermind behind the scenes, but the Lian Family’s eldest grand master has already promised me to take Yueyao away, and she won’t be coming back until she’s married."

Zhuang Ruolan felt a surge of anger, "How is this fair? Yueyao suffered for nothing, Father, how can you let them off so easily?" According to Zhuang Ruolan’s thoughts, they should ruin Lady Mo’s reputation and then take Yueyao to the Ma’s Mansion.

Ma Chengteng shook his head, "No, making a big issue out of this is not good for Yueyao." Once it escalated, if Lady Mo were to be really questioned, it would affect her two sons’ futures, and Yueyao would essentially be making enemies with the main branch, which would be harmful and not beneficial to Yueyao.

Zhuang Ruolan felt Ma Chengteng was thinking too much, "Father, seeing how Yueyao is now, do you still expect the Lian family to treat her kindly? Father, we must get a proper explanation this time."

After thinking for a long time, Ma Chengteng said, "Let’s wait until Yueyao wakes up then."

Zhuang Ruolan could only let it go, and as Ma Chengteng bent beside the bed, Zhuang Ruolan quietly walked out and asked Cai Yi, "Why hasn’t the Eldest Young Master arrived yet?"

Cai Yi shook her head, "The young servant said the Eldest Young Master was called away on business. He hasn’t found anyone yet! Young lady, don’t worry, the Eldest Young Master will definitely come once he gets the news. He adores Miss Yao so much, he will surely rush over once he hears she has been poisoned."

Zhuang Ruolan nodded.

Meanwhile, Lian Dongfang was discussing this matter with his confidant, "Who do you think is the mastermind behind this?" Without capturing the mastermind behind the scenes, Lian Dongfang also couldn’t be at peace.

Lian Chun felt this matter was strange, "Old Master, this must be someone framing the Madam. The Madam, for all her faults, would not do such a thing that gives others leverage against her." Lian Chun wasn’t making excuses for Lady Mo, but was simply discussing the facts.

Lian Dongfang remained silent.

Lian Chun thought that investigating the mastermind wasn’t the most pressing issue, but rather, it was essential to mitigate the consequences of this incident. With such a big commotion in Lanxi Courtyard, it was impossible to keep it hidden.

Lian Dongfang nodded, instructing, "Externally say that Yueyao ate something bad, and if anyone in the mansion dares to gossip, beat them to death without order."

Lian Chun felt this was only a temporary solution, not a cure, but with the circumstances, this was the only method available.

As Lian Chun said, everyone in the mansion was whispering about the incident at Lanxi Courtyard. Now that the news was spread that Yueyao had fallen ill from bad food, anyone who heard even a bit of the news wouldn’t believe it. But no one in the mansion dared to discuss the matter.

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