Ning Xueyan wondered why all the people who came were of high status. The co-wives of the Lord Protector's Manor didn't have such a high status. Even if it was Madam Ling who died this time, it shouldn't be like this! Some of them were of high status, such as the prince, who was obviously of high status. How could they come to pay their respects to the Lady of Sacrifice?
Even if it was by the way, it was still suspicious. But judging from the way Ning Zu 'an treated the eunuch, she knew he must have a powerful background!
But she didn't think about these for the time being. She was now packing up and preparing to go to Cold Mountain Temple tomorrow morning!
"Miss, Lanning asked a little maid to ask when you will go there." Qingyu lifted the curtain and came in with a small parcel, which was her luggage.
The Yunying Courtyard where Ning Ziying used to live was now empty. A perfectly fine young lady committed suicide by jumping into the lotus pond with her maid. There were many rumors in the mansion. Most of them said that Ning Ziying's behavior was not simple. She hooked up with a man and got pregnant. However, the man abandoned her and had no choice but to jump into the lotus pond. Seeing that her young lady had committed suicide, her maid, Xiang 'er, was afraid to take responsibility, so she followed her.
Ning Xueyan didn't say anything after hearing the rumor. She just said that she would go to the lotus pond to pay respects to her clan sister before leaving. Qingyu asked Lanning to prepare there. After paying respects, Lanning would come with Ning Xueyan. In this way, she would really follow Ning Xueyan.
"Little maid?" Ning Xueyan's eyes were distant and cold. "Go and tell her that I still have some luggage to pack. I will go there in two hours."
The Yunying Courtyard had long been empty. How could there be any little maid who would listen to Lanning's orders?
"Yes, I will go and tell her." Qingyu put down the parcel in her hand and went out. After a while, she came back and said uneasily, "Miss, don't blame me for being talkative. This mansion is full of First Madam's people. It's better not to say when and where you will go, in case of trouble."
The corners of Ning Xueyan's mouth curved slightly. Her fingers slid across the surface of the leaves of the Begonia. She said, "If Madam wants to know, let her know."
How could Madam Ling keep her composure after suffering such a huge loss again and again? Last night, she heard that her Rosy Cloud Courtyard was quite noisy. Ning Zu 'an quarreled with Madam Ling and even slapped her twice. After that, he left the inner court and went to the study to sleep. Given Madam Ling's temperament, how could she just let it go?
"Young Lady, do you mean you already knew?" Seeing that Ning Xueyan didn't seem to be at a disadvantage, Qingyu's eyes lit up.
"Know what?" Ning Xueyan smiled and stood up. She put the sachet in her hand into the sewing basket at the side, clapped her hands and said slyly, "Anyway, the time that Madam knows is different from ours. Bring some water, I will go over after I wash up."
Seeing that the young lady had a well-thought-out plan, Qingyu also calmed down. She hurriedly fetched some water and helped Ning Xueyan wash her hands. Then they went to Yunying Cinema together.
Yunying Cinema was far from Bright Frost Courtyard. Both courtyards were in the corners, but one was in the northeast corner, and the other was in the southeast corner. They were separated by an inner court. Yunying Cinema was becoming more and more deserted now. Maybe the masters and servants inside had both gone to the lotus pond. Along the way, they didn't even meet a shadow.
On the other side, a wall began to be built. It seemed that they were going to separate Yunying Cinema from Lord Protector's Manor.
The gate of Yunying Cinema was slanted and half open. There was no one inside. Although it used to be very remote, at least there were old maids guarding at the gate. In order to look good, Madam Ling also arranged a lot of servant girls and old maids to serve in the garden. When Ning Xueyan arrived at Lord Protector's Manor, she thought that Madam Ling was really kind and generous. Otherwise, she wouldn't have moved all the dowry into Lord Protector's Manor instead of listening to the wet nurse and leaving some outside to see the situation.
Looking at the familiar gate, Ning Xueyan didn't feel any emotion at this time. She lifted her feet and walked into the courtyard. As soon as she arrived at the gate, she saw a little servant girl looking around at the gate. She didn't see Ning Xueyan because of the wall. Now it was too late to see Ning Xueyan. She seemed to be frightened and opened her mouth in astonishment, wanting to scream.
Ning Xueyan took two steps forward, raised her hand high, and slapped the little servant girl hard. The little servant girl took two steps back and fell to the ground. The scream in her mouth turned into a low cry of pain. She covered her mouth with one hand and was suddenly stunned.
Qingyu reacted quickly. She took two steps forward and pressed the little servant girl down. She used the handkerchief in her hand to cover the little servant girl's mouth, which made the little servant girl roll her eyes.
Ning Xueyan didn't have time to look at the little servant girl again. She hurried to the second room on the right side of the diagonal wing, which was Lanning's bedroom.
The door was unlocked and easily pushed open. The tables and chairs in the room were overturned on the ground. At first glance, Ning Xueyan knew that something had happened. At the head of the bed, Lanning was pressed tightly by a rough old maid and half kneeling there. A bowl of black medicine was poured into Lanning's mouth. Lanning struggled desperately, but she couldn't break free.
Ning Xueyan flew into a rage. She took two steps forward, grabbed the old maid's bun and pulled it back fiercely. The old maid was in pain and couldn't hold the medicine in her hand. She fell down and got herself and Lanning all over. Lanning pushed her away fiercely and took the opportunity to escape from the old maid's hands.
"Who dares to obstruct Madam?" The old maid wiped the medicine on her face and scolded without seeing clearly who it was.
In a flash, Ning Xueyan understood. Madam Ling really hated her. If she hadn't come early, Lanning would have been killed by them. When she came over, the dead Lanning would be blamed on her. She was even sure that Madam Ling would take another step. At that time, she would be unable to explain herself.
"Fifth Young Lady, let me go. I was sent by the First Madam. It was this servant girl who killed Ning Ziying. The First Madam sent me here to kill this servant girl who killed Ning Ziying. You can't ruin the First Madam's plan." The old maid was smart. When she saw it was Ning Xueyan, she rolled her eyes and immediately made up a story.
She really didn't think Ning Xueyan dared to do anything to her. She said it with confidence. She pulled Ning Xueyan's hand away and stood up. She even proudly straightened her neck. Suddenly, she seemed to think of something. She pointed at Ning Xueyan and sneered.
"Fifth Young Lady, didn't you say that you would come in two hours? I'm going to tell the Madam and the Marquis now. I didn't expect Fifth Young Lady to be so scheming. Everything you did was premeditated. Let's see if the First Madam will forgive you! "
After saying that, he walked out arrogantly.
Although Madam Ling had doubts about what had happened before, she still thought that everything was an accident. If Madam Ling realized that everything was planned by Ning Xueyan and that Ning Xueyan was deliberately pretending to be stupid, she would definitely kill her immediately.
The sound of breaking was accompanied by a dying roar. The old maid's head and face were covered with blood and she fell to the ground like a dead pig. Ning Xueyan stood beside her with a cold look. The vase in her hand only had the bottom stained with blood, and the broken porcelain on the ground was splashed with blood.
At this time, Lanning also came to herself and calmed down. She bent down and felt the old maid's breath. She said with a trembling voice, "She … she's dead!"
Ning Xueyan looked at the old maid on the ground coldly. If she let the old maid go back, she would die!
"Young Lady, I accidentally suffocated … that little girl to death …" Qingyu ran in in a panic. Seeing the blood in the room, she was so scared that her face was stiff and she couldn't even say a word.
That girl was also dead, but it was just right!
Ning Xueyan calmly put down the bottom of the vase in her hand and said to Lanning, "Go to the room on the left and take two sacks. Put the two people in the sacks, tie them with stones, and sink them into the lake not far from the back door."
When she entered the mansion, she also moved in with the relics left by her parents. At that time, the sacks were still left in the storage room.
Lanning looked at her in astonishment, and a trace of surprise flashed in her eyes. But she didn't say anything and turned around to get them.
The back door of Yunying Courtyard was hidden in a corner. When Ning Xueyan came, it was already dusk. At this time, the sky was even darker. In addition, it was a desolate place, and someone had just died. It was very ominous, so no one came here. The three of them put the two dead people in bags, hung stones on them, and threw them into the lake in the garden. Then they came back to clean up. Lanning only took a small package and followed Ning Xueyan out of the courtyard.
Yunying Courtyard was empty. The belongings that originally filled several rooms were either cheated away by Madam Ling and Ning Ziyan, or they were all carried into the gate of Xia's Mansion the day before the wedding. As soon as the servants in the courtyard heard that their master was dead, they all ran away to find better jobs. Only Lanning stayed to guard the empty courtyard.
Watching Lanning close the courtyard door, Ning Xueyan's eyes flashed a trace of fierceness. She must let that shameless couple suffer retribution. They coveted her money, killed her, and drowned her in the water the day before the wedding. Such a sinister act would not be tolerated by God …
When they returned to Bright Frost Courtyard, Mother Han had been waiting at the door for a long time. Seeing Ning Xueyan come back with people, she was relieved.
They entered the courtyard together. Qingyu took Lanning to settle down, and Mother Han followed Ning Xueyan into the room.
"Young Lady, this is sent by Eldest Young Lady. She said it's for you. It's a token of her sincerity. After returning home, she will go to the Cold Mountain Temple to accompany you." The table was full of gifts and several rolls of gorgeous satin. It was obvious that they were valuable, but the bright colors didn't seem to be for a person who had just lost her mother.
It was obvious that Ning Ziyan had gotten married and someone had given her a few bolts of satin. Yet, she wanted others to be deeply grateful. She was just like Madam Ling. She was obviously malicious, but she still deceived the world to gain fame.
"Mother Han, send these rolls of satin to Madam Dowager and tell them that Eldest Young Lady gave them to me. But I can't wear them now, so I can't refuse Eldest Young Lady's good intentions. So I present them to Madam Dowager with borrowed flowers." Ning Xueyan said lightly. Everything Ning Ziyan did was to show others.
Others would be surrounded by flowers when they saw the love between sisters. If they knew that Ning Ziyan gave the things she used for her marriage to a person who had just lost her mother, would Madam Dowager still think that she was innocent?
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