Chapter 1887: Chapter 1889
Right at that moment, Ye Zi’an sensed something was amiss, because after sending out a troop, the West Mountain Camp had fewer men. The presence of the West Mountain Camp was to protect the royal city; if that force was weakened, the consequences would be unimaginable if someone ambushed and rebelled.
His concern was not unreasonable. After reporting this matter to the Emperor, the Emperor secretly sent Old Mu out.
As for where Old Mu went after leaving the Capital City, even Ye Zi’an and Yang Chuxia didn’t know.
Only a letter was left behind, stating that Linhao and Yang Xiayun would marry and the banquet would be held at his private residence. As for who would officiate the wedding, Prince Zhuang would preside. Additionally, there was an apology to the Yang Family, because in such a major event, no elder would be present.
At such a time, even if Yang Chuxia was somewhat displeased, she couldn’t show it, as this was something beyond control.
Moreover, the matter she urgently cared about was not this but rather the issue involving Li Susu.
"Madam, Liu is here." Liu, who was the leader of some beggars, had been sent away by Yang Chuxia due to a matter involving Luo Linfei some time ago but had returned to the Capital City a few days back and usually ran errands for Yang Chuxia.
"Let him in!"
"Yes!"
"Madam, all the things you wanted me to find out have been thoroughly investigated." As soon as he entered the door, Liu reported.
"What have you found out?" Yang Chuxia asked with a smile.
"Madam, this Li Susu actually has someone she cares for, which is Madam Li’s nephew from her maternal family. There’s scarcely anyone left in Madam Li’s maternal family, just this one nephew who lived at the Li Residence, and Li Susu and this cousin have a very close relationship."
"Oh?" This surprised Yang Chuxia. "If that’s the case, why didn’t she marry this cousin?"
"Because of Madam Li!" Liu explained, "Although Li Susu was raised under Madam Li’s name, Madam Li doesn’t think much of her. It’s said that Li Susu’s birth mother was originally a songstress, later brought in by Lord Li. Due to her status when she entered the residence, she was only a servant girl serving in the room and wasn’t even a concubine, and after giving birth to Li Susu, this woman had little blessing and soon died. Therefore, Madam Li disdains Li Susu’s origins, feeling that it would disgrace her nephew."
"Is that so?"
"Yes, every word I say is true."
Yang Chuxia further asked, "Then did you find out why Li Susu was marrying into the Luo Family?"
"Master, that I couldn’t find out. I managed to get into the Li Residence as it was hiring servants, but I could only clean in the outer court. However, considering everything, isn’t it because the Luo Family’s social standing is higher than the Li Family’s?"
"Alright, I understand, you’ve worked hard." Yang Chuxia said to Ming Lan, "Go fetch some money for him to have a drink."
"Thank you for the reward, Madam, thank you!"
Liu happily left with the money.
"Madam, do you believe Liu’s words are credible?" Ming Lan asked.
"He wouldn’t dare deceive me in this matter, nor would he dare use false information to fool me." Thinking over this news, Yang Chuxia chuckled, "Well, regarding this Li Susu, since she has someone she loves, I’ll do a good deed and build a bridge for them.
"Madam, Miss Yunyun has arrived." Mingqiu’s voice chimed in just as they were speaking.
"Sister!" Yang Xiayun entered with a smile, "How come big brother and little brother haven’t arrived yet? I miss them all."
"Soon, probably within the next couple of days." Yang Chuxia glanced at her, "Are Linhao’s clothes all embroidered yet?" (The sequence of Chapters is written incorrectly here, but the content is accurate.)