He favored his concubine and I cut off my wealth. Everyone in the mansion was in a panic.

Butler Yu led Shen Qing and his party around the He Mansion for most of the time, and his breathing became a little rapid.

At first, Butler Yu thought that Shen Qing was just in a momentary mood and would give up this idea soon. After all, she was the pampered lady of the mansion and had limited physical strength. However, he didn't expect that he could not hold on any longer, but Shen Qing behind him had no intention of stopping.

Butler Yu frowned. If he walked further, he would reach the courtyard of He Wensheng and Mu Lingyue...

Just now, in order to avoid this place, Butler Yu deliberately walked in the opposite direction, but he didn't expect that Shen Qing and his party could actually follow him.

After his thoughts slowed down, Butler Yu turned around and said, "Young Madam, it's been a while since you left. Why don't I take Young Madam and the fourth lady to the main hall to have tea and rest? The Minister should be leaving the morning court soon."

Looking at Butler Yu's calm expression, Shen Qing's eyes flashed with understanding.

Before, she guessed that Mu Lingyue's absence was an excuse used by Housekeeper Yu to evade her, because Shen Qing had asked Lingyi to investigate the preferences of some officials and their families in Shengjing, including that the wife of the Minister, Jiang, did have the habit of going out of the city to worship once a month, but the relationship between Jiang and Mu Lingyue was not good.

And now, Housekeeper Yu's obstruction has further confirmed Shen Qing's guess.

If it goes as expected, Mu Lingyue's yard should be approaching.

"I have observed along the way. If I remember correctly, we have now circled three-quarters of the He Mansion. Instead of turning back halfway, it is better to walk a circle. What do you think, Housekeeper Yu?"

Seeing the smile in Shen Qing's eyes, Housekeeper Yu was startled. He always felt that Shen Qing seemed to have seen through something.

A bitter look flashed across the face of Housekeeper Yu. "What the young lady said is right. I have indeed walked three-quarters of the He Mansion. But I am old and can't walk any more. There is a small path leading to the main hall ahead, so I want to walk a little less. Please forgive me, young lady."

Shen Qing raised the corner of his mouth, "Is that so..."

Housekeeper Yu nodded quickly, beads of sweat dripping from his forehead, his face pale, and he looked really tired.

Shen Qing responded, "Butler Yu is right, I was indeed inconsiderate. In that case, then Butler Yu, please take a shortcut back, Lingxi and I will go around again."

Butler Yu's eyes flashed with panic, but he tried his best to remain calm, and said with some embarrassment, "The paths in the He Mansion are intertwined, and the young lady and the fourth lady are here for the first time. If they get lost, I am afraid I will be blamed for my death..."

Seeing that Butler Yu played the emotional card, Mu Lingxi's eyes flashed with doubt, "Is it possible that Butler Yu is the only one who knows the way to the He Mansion? They can't?"

After speaking, Mu Lingxi pointed to the maids and servants following behind her.

The cold sweat on Yu's forehead instantly flowed more densely. For a moment, he really couldn't think of any good reason to refute Mu Lingxi's words. The next moment, Yu's mind suddenly flashed with inspiration, and he looked at Shen Qing with a bit more hesitation. After hesitating for a while, he still said, "To be honest with you, Madam, some strange things happened in the He family a few days ago. Even if we invited a master, we couldn't completely eliminate them. In the end, we could only temporarily seal the evil spirit in a yard not far ahead. I was afraid of offending Madam and the fourth lady, so I said something to stop them. I hope Madam will forgive me."

Mu Lingxi thought for a while, and then turned to look at Shen Qing.

Before coming out, Aunt Qiu told her in every way that she should listen to Shen Qing's opinions in everything.

Shen Qing smiled, "It's broad daylight, why would you say that you are offended? Steward Yu is overthinking."

After saying that, Shen Qing led Mu Lingxi around Steward Yu and continued to walk forward, saying as he walked, "Standard Yu is old, if you can still walk with us, that's fine, if not, then take a shortcut and go back to rest."

Listening to Steward Yu's increasingly absurd reasons, Shen Qing's premonition gradually solidified, Mu Lingyue must have been in trouble.

Watching Shen Qing's figure getting farther and farther away, Steward Yu secretly thought that it was not good, and hurriedly stopped a servant halfway to let him go to inform He Wensheng, and he quickly followed Shen Qing and the others.

This place is still about a quarter of an hour away from Mu Lingyue's yard. Steward Yu felt that if the servant moved faster and He Wensheng reacted more quickly, maybe a disaster could be avoided, but he didn't expect that He Wensheng was actually a person who couldn't be helped.

Seeing the housekeeper Yu following him again, Shen Qing just glanced at him and retracted his gaze, while speeding up his pace a little.

Housekeeper Yu became more and more anxious, and always felt that Shen Qing must have known something.

Seeing Shen Qing's increasingly rapid pace, housekeeper Yu's heart kept hanging, and he was afraid that time would not be able to make up.

Finally, an unpleasant curse sounded, and housekeeper Yu's heart was completely dead.

"Mu Lingyue, do you really think you are a noble lady of the Marquis's Mansion? You are just a poor concubine without a backer! If you dare to talk back to me again, be careful that I will make you and my second sister-in-law suffer the same fate!"

Hearing He Wensheng's voice, Shen Qing took Mu Lingxi and walked quickly towards the courtyard.

Housekeeper Yu's face was full of despair. It was over. This time he really couldn't hide it. Not only could he not hide it, but he also staged a drama of wife abuse in front of Shen Qing.

After reacting, housekeeper Yu hurriedly followed Shen Qing's pace, fearing that He Wensheng would make up something unspeakable.

The death of the second young master's wife is obviously a taboo that cannot be known to the public in the He family.

Shen Qing took Mu Lingxi inside and saw Mu Lingyue collapsed in the yard. Her white dress was covered with footprints of different sizes. Her cheeks were swollen, and the palm marks were clearly visible. The corners of her mouth were bleeding, and her forehead was purple. She had lost all her beauty from yesterday.

He Wensheng stood in front of Mu Lingyue and stepped on her right hand. Perhaps it was not enough to relieve his anger, so he crushed it again. Seeing that Mu Lingyue was in so much pain that her body had begun to twitch, he smiled with satisfaction.

Several concubines stood aside, watching the scene in front of them with smiles on their faces. There was no fear or panic on their faces. Obviously, this scene was not the first time in the He family.

Seeing that He Wensheng was still trying to raise his hand, Shen Qing immediately shouted, "Stop!"

He Wensheng was startled when he heard Shen Qing's voice. Just as he was about to turn his head, Shen Qing had already slapped him.

The anger in He Wensheng's eyes gathered instantly. Just as he was about to fight back, Shen Qing had already kicked him in the abdomen.

He Wensheng was in so much pain that he broke out in a cold sweat. Just as he was about to yell, Butler Yu quickly covered his mouth.

After seeing Shen Qing's face clearly, He Wensheng calmed down a little.

Shen Qing, he couldn't afford to offend her.

Mu Lingxi couldn't stop crying when she saw Mu Lingyue's appearance. She wanted to help her up, but she didn't know how to start, for fear of hurting her accidentally.

Shen Qing's face was solemn. She turned to look at Butler Yu and said coldly, "What are you still standing there for? Go get a doctor!"

Butler Yu was stunned for a moment before he reacted. He quickly looked at the servant behind him, "Go! Get the palace doctor!"

As soon as he finished speaking, another servant's panicked voice came from outside the door, "Butler Yu, it's bad. Prince Lu has brought people to the door!"