Chapter 473: Liang Ruyi’s View of Love
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: End less Fantasy Translation
“Probably, they have all been sent away by Mada Zhang,” Liu Shii said, almost certain of her words.
Nanny Li nodded. “In these past few years, the provisions for the mansion were all managed by Mada Zhang. Those people, if not sent to another estate, were most likely sold.”
Just like the servants in their own courtyard, the people in the eldest son’s mansion were of the sa nature, all slaves bound by a contract. If they were not sent away or sold, there was only one possibility—they were dead!
“I’ll go find Ninth Brother and ask him to help investigate the whereabouts of these people!” Liu Shii made a decision. “Although we have so clues, let’s not talk about it outside. It’s not wise to alert the enemy. If there’s sothing dirty going on behind the scenes, once any movent is detected, these people might be silenced. Our hard-earned leads would be lost again.”
Mo’er said, “We understand, Eldest Young Miss.”
Nanny Li sighed and asked, “Eldest Young Miss, since these case files were given to you by Master Grand Chancellor, why didn’t you ask him to investigate?”
Liu Shii suddenly smiled, a smile so faint and cold. She looked at Nanny Li and said,
“He can’t see the bigger picture, blinded by a single leaf. Even if I tell him this, even if he has so doubts, do you think he would investigate carefully? He might consult his wife about it, but that woman, Madam Zhang, with her cunning and manipulative ways, do you think he won’t be easily swayed by her ‘persuasions in bed’? n… ha, they get all dizzy in bed, what can they really rember?”
Nanny Li and Mo’er stared wide-eyed. They were speechless.
Eldest Young Miss is making a lot of sense!
“Master Grand Chancellor is indeed confused when it cos to managing the inner workings of the mansion!” Nanny Li sighed.
“Furthermore, I don’t believe whatever he finds out, his investigation skills are questionable…” Liu Shii continued, “Nanny Li, you ca with my mother as her dowry maid, do you rember if my mother truly loved Lord Xiang back then?”
Nanny Li was taken aback.
In ancient tis, people were conservative, and discussing matters of romantic feelings between n and won was always a bit improper.
But encouraged by Liu Shii, Nanny Li shared so details from the past. “Miss, you’re 16 now, and looking back, you do resemble Lady Ruyi when she was your age. However, you’ve been well-educated, quite different from Lady Ruyi, who has practiced martial arts since childhood. You have a scholarly air about you, while Lady Ruyi was more spirited.”
Liu Shii listened in silence.
“Oh!” Nanny Li sighed, unable to contain her emotions, and continued, “Perhaps it was because our family was full of military n, rough and tough. Since she was 13 and received proposals, Lady Ruyi always hoped for a talented husband.”
Liu Shii raised an eyebrow. “So, Mother liked scholars?”
Maybe this was a case of desiring what one didn’t have?
Unfortunately, Liang Ruyi’s desires led to her downfall!
Nanny Li nodded. “Yes, Lady Ruyi admired scholars. But she wanted a husband who excelled both in literary and martial arts. Sadly…”
Continuing Nanny Li’s thought, Liu Shii said, “Sadly, the one who caught her eye in the end was my father, who never practiced martial arts?”
Liang Ruyi never found a husband who excelled in both literary and martial arts. Later, she gave birth to a son and focused on nurturing him to be proficient in both fields.
As for Liu Quan, he inherited the genes of a literary official and a military general. With his natural talent and careful cultivation, he indeed compensated for Liang Ruyi’s shortcomings.
But unfortunately…
“Yes,” Nanny Li sighed helplessly, saying, “I wasn’t originally a mber of Lady Ruyi’s entourage. I was just a servant in the Liang family. When I was chosen to accompany the dowry, I couldn’t help but think that Miss Ruyi’s choice of marriage was opposed vehently by the Old Master’s Wife. I feared that she would face hardships in the future.”
Liu Shii furrowed her brows and asked, “Nanny, I understand that my mother has feelings for Master Grand Chancellor, but I want to know, what are Master Grand Chancellor’s feelings towards my mother?”
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