readytorunbook Chapter 435: Cannon Fodder in Stepmother's Story 7
Chapter 435: Cannon Fodder in Stepmother's Story 7
Chapter 435: Cannon Fodder in Stepmother's Story 7
The Duke of Zhenguo, Chu Xiao, had a wife and a concubine. His wife was Liu, and they had two sons and one daughter. The eldest son was the original owner's father, Yuan Jingsi, the second son was the original owner's third uncle, Yuan Jingsong, and the only daughter was the original owner's aunt, Yuan Shuning.
As for my second uncle Yuan Jinghong, who was born out of wedlock, although he was not born to the main wife, he was gifted, hardworking and studious. He passed the imperial examination with his own real talents and knowledge.
Now he is sent to serve as an official in a remote area, holding the position of a fourth-rank prefect.
Yuan Jinghong's biological mother passed away shortly after giving birth to him.
From then on, Yuan Jinghong was raised by Lady Liu, the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo.
The friendship between the original owner's father and his brothers and sisters was extremely deep. This harmonious and friendly feeling not only continued in the previous generation, but was also passed on to the many brothers and sisters of the original owner's generation.
Among the many families in the capital, the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion can be said to be an extremely rare family that is both harmonious and united.
The original owner's father, Yuan Jingsi, had one wife and two concubines.
His wife, Feng, had two sons and two daughters. The eldest daughter was named Yuan Rui, the eldest son was Yuan Xinyan, the youngest daughter was the original owner, and the youngest son was Yuan Xinkai.
As for the two concubines, Zhou gave birth to a concubine's daughter Yuan Zhun, and Sun gave birth to a concubine's son Yuan Xinpeng.
Although Yuan Rui and Yuan Wei are of different ages, Yuan Rui also grew up with the old Duke's wife when she was in the boudoir.
The original owner spent much more time with Yuan Rui than with Feng.
The original owner liked to stay with her eldest sister when she was a child, so the relationship between the two sisters is deeper than that of ordinary people.
More importantly, both sisters were very alienated from Feng Zhining, who lived in the Feng family courtyard.
Feng gave birth to two sons and two daughters, so Yuan Xinkai grew up with her.
Yuan Xinkai was a naughty boy, and when he grew up a little he often stayed in the outer courtyard.
Speaking of which, the only one who has been with Feng all year round is Feng Zhining!
"As long as you're okay!"
Yuan Rui said with lingering fear.
She shuddered at the thought of what would happen if others found out that the person having an affair with Qin Ke was her own sister. She could not imagine the terrible consequences at all.
Other outsiders may not know the inside story, but people who are close to her like Yuan Rui know it very well - the first person to appear in the guest house was Yuan Wei.
When they were led towards the guest house, the people in the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion were all walking on thin ice, secretly praying in their hearts that Yuan Wei would not fall into the traps and calculations designed by others.
Fortunately, Yuan Wei successfully avoided the crisis in the end.
"What's going on with that purple book? Is this incident related to Feng Zhining?"
After confirming that Yuan Wei was fine, Yuan Rui returned to her usual elegance and tranquility.
Ever since Yuan Wei stepped into the room, the originally noisy atmosphere gradually cooled down.
Everyone kept silent, their eyes focused on Yuan Rui and Yuan Wei, listening quietly to their conversation.
At this moment, the question raised by Yuan Rui ignited the curiosity of everyone present.
They all widened their eyes and stared at Yuan Wei, eager to learn the truth behind the matter from her.
Facing everyone's anxious gazes, Yuan Wei had no intention of hiding anything. She slowly spoke:
"Zishu is the Third Prince's man. I don't know whether Feng Zhining knows this or not, but it is an indisputable fact that she was the first to plot against me. Feng Zhining is not innocent..."
As Yuan Wei recounted the entire incident in detail, the room fell into dead silence.
When Yuan Wei finished her story, Yuan Rui and the others couldn't help but look at each other with expressions of disbelief on their faces.
For a moment, shock and confusion intertwined, leaving everyone speechless.
After a long while, someone finally broke the silence and asked in a trembling voice, "So, could it be that what happened to Seventh Brother was also caused by the Third Prince?"
Yuan Wei nodded slightly, indicating that she agreed with this guess.
"It should be. But why would the Third Prince point the finger at Seventh Brother? This is what I don't understand."
Although she knew that the Third Prince had ill intentions towards the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, Yuan Wei found it incredible that he chose to attack a minor like Yuan Xinkai.
After all, in terms of influence and deterrence, wouldn't it be more lethal to directly eliminate the eldest grandson of the Duke of Zhenguo?
"I saw that nanny talking to Zishu before..."
Yuan Xinkai's words suddenly sounded like a thunderclap out of nowhere.
Everyone turned around in shock, their eyes fixed on him.
Yuan Wei's heart was shocked and she suddenly realized.
These two people seemed to have nothing to do with each other on a normal day, but now Yuan Xinkai had caught them talking privately. They must be plotting how to plot against the original owner.
In this case, it is not surprising that he wants to kill to silence the witness.
After all, if something happened to the original owner, Zishu and Xingyue would be the first to be investigated.
Although killing Yuan Xinkai would not have the same impact as directly eliminating his elder brother Yuan Xinyan, as long as it could plunge the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion into chaos, it would be beneficial to those with ulterior motives.
"It's a pity that the nun has drowned. There is no evidence!"
Yuan Rui said this through gritted teeth, her tone filled with resentment and unwillingness.
Yuan Xinkai looked lonely and in a very heavy mood.
For the unprovoked misfortune he suffered, and for his inability to take revenge!
After all, how could anyone feel good if they knew that someone was plotting against them but they had no solid evidence to identify the mastermind?
Yuan Wei listened to what Yuan Rui said and thought to herself: It seems that the people in the Princess's Mansion have not yet realized the real cause of the nanny's death.
"As the saying goes, a passing goose leaves traces, and a passing wind leaves sounds. Even if a person is dead, the traces of his deeds in life will never disappear."
Yuan Wei walked forward, reached out her hand, gently patted Yuan Xinkai's head, and spoke softly.
"You don't need to worry about these things. Father and the elders will handle them properly."
"That's right, Sister Wei is absolutely right. Seventh brother, just rest assured and don't overthink it."
Yuan Xinyan also echoed the comfort, and after a few more words of comfort with the others, he turned and left.
After all, Yuan Xinkai had just experienced a life-and-death ordeal. Although he didn't look seriously injured at the moment, his body still needed more care before it could recover.
On the other side, Feng Zhining hurried back to the mansion.
As soon as she entered the door, she waved her hand to send away the maids who gathered around her.
Then, her face turned pale as paper, her heart seemed to be hanging in the air, and she paced back and forth in the room in panic.
what on earth is it?
She just ordered Zishu to give Yuan Wei some hallucinogenic drugs, but why did Qin Ke suddenly appear there?
What is even more unexpected is that he actually got entangled with Zishu.
Where is Yuan Wei?
How did she successfully avoid this calculation?
Could it be... Could it be that she had already noticed something?