The Fourth Lady

Chapter 118 Deng Yan's Death III

Qingyan listened to Murong Jingxuan's words and poured herself a cup of tea, slowly speaking, "I was

just fortunate enough to have seen her true appearance, however, this is already something of my

previous incarnation."

Murong Jingxuan, seeing Qingyan's appearance, suddenly became curious about this Gu Clan

Priestess. And under Murong Jingxuan's continuous stare, Qingyan could only tell him everything that

had happened in the past in detail.

The Gu Clan Priestess was the most powerful person of the clan. They all regarded the priestess as

the next Clan Leader, and Muhu Luja was also a very beautiful woman. At the time, there were many

people in the Gu Clan that liked her, but the Priestess can't have feelings. Once it's discovered that a

priestess is no longer a pure woman, they say the Gu Clan will definitely be met with the gods'

punishment.

As for the specifics of what happened afterwards, Su Qingyan wasn't clear either, and she didn't know

why Muhu Luja would change her face and name, and come to Donghe as Deng Yan. But she still think

that this matter isn't as simple as she'd imagined.

"So you mean to say that you don't know why this priestess would appear in the Su manor either?"

Murong Jingxuan played with the teacup as he looked to the frown on Qingyan's brow.

"However, as long as we wait until after she comes out, perhaps we can know the specifics. I still think

this matter isn't that simple." Qingyan waved her hand at Murong Jingxuan, "Maybe Yiniang has her

own thoughts."

"If when the time comes, Deng Yan dies, what do you plan to do?" Murong Jingxuan looked to the still

tightly frowning Qingyan, "You can't just overtly take her into the General's manor."

Qingyan looked to Murong Jingxuan, nodding, "However, if we were to use some method, it's still

possible."

After all, she promised Su Qingcong and Su Qingxue that she would definitely rescue Deng Yan, let

them all reunite, even if she'll no longer be Deng Yan by that time. They can't openly call Deng Yan

mother either, but this was the best way to leave the Su manor.

"Yan'er, how about I help you arrange Deng Yan's matter?" Murong Jingxuan looked to Qingyan and

said in seriousness, "My mother has a distant relative that just past away, but no one knows.

Qingyan listened to Murong Jingxuan's words and when she looked to him, she reluctantly shook her

head, "This matter I have my own arrangement, you don't need to worry. But if you were to handle it,

maybe it's not necessarily undoable either."

In the end, Qingyan still had her own misgivings. After all, Deng Yan needs to move into General's

manor when the time comes, but if it was through Murong Jingxuan, then Deng Yan won't be able to

enter. When she thought of this, Qingyan still tightly frowned.

"Yan'er, what are you thinking about?" Murong Jingxuan reached over, wanting to smooth out the

creases between her brow.

"Murong Jingxuan, if Yiniang were to move through your arrangements, she won't be able to live in the

General's manor. That way, I won't be able to fulfill Cong'er and fifth sister's promise."

Hearing Qingyan's words, Murong Jingxuan felt she had a point, "If that's the case, you can do as you

see fit."

Qingyan nodded at his words, "It's late, Shizi please return, I want to rest."

"Alright, then I will wait to see a good show tomorrow." Murong Jingxuan glanced to Qingyan before

turning to leave.

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Early next morning, when Su Qingcong woke, he saw Su Qingxue sleeping on a nearby bed. He

quickly got down and ran over to Su Qingxue, "Big sister, you came? How's mother's situation?"

When Su Qingxue heard Su Qingcong's voice, she pulled him into her arms with a smile, "Mother is

fine, but in order to let mother leave that place, fourth sister set up a scheme, and this scheme needs

our cooperation."

"What scheme needs our cooperation?" When Su Qingcong heard Su Qingxue say that their mother

can leave the Su manor, his face was full of smiles. Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

Su Qingxue told Su Qingcong the entirety of the matter in accordance to Su Qingyan's explanation

from yesterday. And Su Qingcong also indicated that he will bear it in mind, and not cause trouble for

Qingyan.

Meanwhile, Qingyan was also instructing the servants the specifics of what to do, else, when the time

came and the two sides don't add up, it would be bad.

During breakfast, Qingyan also informed Su Yun and Luo Bing the whole sequences of events, but

didn't tell them about Deng Yan's matter.

Seeing the two petite children before their eyes, Su Yun and Luo Bing also felt very sorry for them. She

even specially ordered the kitchen to prepare a few more dishes. Just then, the Su manor housekeeper

frantically ran over, telling them that Deng Yan had passed away last night.

Hearing about Deng Yan's passing, Su Qingxue loudly burst into tears at once, and Su Qingcong also

followed after, bursting into tears.

Qingyan pulled them into her arms and patted their heads, "Don't cry, Cong'er, fifth sister. Let's go with

father and mother over there right now to see."

The two in her arms simultaneously looked up to Qingyan and nodded.

When they arrived at the Su manor, they saw the capital's Magistrate there too. And the one that

reported to the courts was Deng Yan's most loyal servant, Linghua. As soon as they saw Deng Yan's

body, Su Qingxue and Su Qingcong threw themselves over, bawling.

"This humble official greets your Highness, Junzhu*." The Capital Magistrate looked to Qingyan and

respectfully greeted. "This humble official received the case this morning, saying, the Su manor's third

madam had plotted to murder the concubine."

(*T/N: In case you've forgotten, Qingyan was bestowed a title as Junzhu, so officials have to treat her

like royalty.)

"Sorry to disturb. Just conduct your business as usual." Qingyan looked to the Capital Magistrate and

spoke with a smile. She pointed to the two crying over Deng Yan's body and said regretfully,

"Yesterday, these two children came to seek shelter with me, saying Yiniang was suffering from third

aunt's abuse. Originally, I wanted to come over today to see, yet I didn't think something like this would

happen."

"Junzhu has a merciful heart, it is the good fortune of the people of Diqiu." The Capital Magistrate

looked to Qingyan still with a respectful tone, "The coroner just examined the body, seems like was

beaten to death."

At this time, Chai Yiyun walked out wearing a brightly colored dress. She looked to the body on the

ground, "I wonder what Sir Magistrate has called this subject over for?"

But before the Capital Magistrate was even able to speak, Su Qingxue and Su Qingcong already

pounced over, screaming words like, "Give me back my mother."

Chai Yiyun watched them with a disdainful expression, but since the Capital Magistrate and Su

Qingyan were present, it simply wasn't convenient to get angry. "When have I ever harmed your

mother?! Don't slander me!" Chai Yiyun looked to them and spoke with ample confidence.

"Sir Magistrate, it's the third madam that murdered our Yiniang!" Linghua spoke as she heavily

kowtowed, "I ask Junzhu and Sir Magistrate for justice!"

When Su Yun and Luo Bing saw this scene, they also found it unbearable. The Magistrate looked to

Linghua, his stern voice sounding, "Can you tell me everything that's happened?"

Linghua glanced to Deng Yan lying on the ground and told everything that had happened to the Capital

Magistrate through endless weeping.