Reborn as a concubine's sister, the eldest lady went crazy

Xu Yixing returned to the neighboring village and continued his journey early the next morning. However, he changed his car, entered from the east gate, and exited from the west gate. He arrived at a post station, took the same car as yesterday, and continued to head west.

Her destination was Wansong Academy.

The news of Gu Shuang's death would soon be reported back to the Xu Mansion. Even if my father was a fool, he would investigate the cause. Regardless of whether my father suspected me or not, I had to clear myself of all charges.

Of course I have to tell Xu Yiwen this good news. I can't let him hide away for nothing.

"Swallowed gold?" Old Man Xu heard the bad news as soon as he entered the court, and he couldn't believe it for a long time. Gu had only been gone for nine days, how could he die of such a pity?

"Yes, the doctor at the farm has confirmed it, and our court doctor is on the way. They haven't reported it to the authorities yet, and are waiting for your news."

"why?"

"General, last time Madam tried to escape back to the capital, you said to have her under strict surveillance regardless of her status. I think this is why Madam is desperate."

Old Man Xu still couldn't believe it. His worst-case scenario was that Gu was mentally ill, but he had never thought that she would commit suicide.

"What has Yan'er been busy with recently?"

"Ah?" Xu Qian didn't expect the general to ask about the Second Miss. He was speechless for a moment, but soon reacted: "You suspect it's the Second Miss?"

"I don't suspect anyone!" Old Man Xu glanced at Xu Qian unhappily, "But her mother is dead, and she should pay her respects. Go find someone to go to the Seventh Prince's Mansion to pick her up, and check her whereabouts. Wen'er, too. Go quickly!"

Xu Qian took the order and left. He understood the general's intention. The lady was sent away on suspicion of murder, and the two most likely murderers were the two young masters and young ladies.

After Xu Qian brought back the news that the second young lady had left for Wansong Academy to visit the eldest young master yesterday, Old Man Xu remained silent.

"It's not a festival, but she went to visit her brother after he passed away for a few days. Xu Qian, are you still investigating?"

"Yes, I checked the guards at the west gate and the inns along the way. It happened that the second young lady's car broke down on the way yesterday, and she stayed at the inn for one night before leaving. There are witnesses."

Old Man Xu closed his eyes and thought. It was not impossible to go from the inn outside the city west to the farm in the east to kill someone, but it would take a long time and require walking through the city. Moreover, the people in the farm had clearly replied that no strangers came in or out, so it should not be the second daughter.

"Master, actually the second lady had a reason to go see the eldest master. Yesterday was the day of the Sun family's sentence." Xu Qian clasped his fists and gave the general a very reasonable explanation.

"Well... that makes sense. That's good." Old Man Xu did not go to watch the execution yesterday. He knew that the emperor's decree had been issued and it was only a matter of time. He didn't need to pay attention to it.

"Have you been to Wansong Academy? We should ask both of them to come back."

"I've already gone there, and should be here soon."

Old Man Xu nodded and said nothing more.

He had no intention of concealing Gu's death. As for the Minister's Mansion, it would indeed be a bit tricky, but sending Gu Shuang away was a compromise after discussing with his family. Gu committed suicide, so he really didn't have to take responsibility for it.

As long as the government examines the body and confirms that it is correct, the Xu family will have its second funeral of the year. It is truly an eventful year.

When Xu Yixing saw Yiwen, he didn't say anything, but just followed him around Wansong Academy with great interest. It was indeed a good place to study.

"Brother looks thinner, is the food here bad?"

"It's all the chef's craftsmanship. We have to cater to everyone's tastes, so naturally we won't change it just for one person."

Xu Yixing felt that these words sounded very familiar, as if Lu Anyuan or someone else had said them before.

"Brother has only been here for a few days, but you speak like a saint, always confusing things. I guess you are going to be the top scorer in the exam next year, right?"

Xu Yiwen smiled shyly. He was still the top scholar. It was very difficult to pass the examination for the title of scholar these years. He had never thought about making any progress in his studies.

"You came here today to tell me about the Sun family? Actually, I already know that half of the people in Wansong Academy are from the capital, and they are well-informed."

"Congratulations brother."

"Congratulations, sister."

The two looked at each other, with many things to say but nothing was said.

"In fact, I went out yesterday. I went to watch the execution first, and then came out. But my car broke down on the way, and it took me a whole night to get here. Otherwise, I would definitely be the first one to tell you the news."

The movements Xu Yixing mentioned were all Gao Yao's routes. Someone had indeed dressed up as him to attend the execution yesterday, and he had indeed driven out of the west gate, so no matter who came to check, his time and movements were correct.

"Oh... you've worked so hard." Xu Yiwen didn't understand why his sister was telling him these trivial things. Anyway, his sister was here, which was good. "How is things at home?"

"It's still the same. I guess you'll know soon, brother."

"Hmm?" Xu Yiwen raised his head from the chaos, pondering the meaning of these words. Before he could figure it out, he saw Xu Shimao running towards him breathlessly from a distance.

"Master, Second Miss, someone is coming to our house!"

"What is it?"

"Say yes, say..." Xu Shimao glanced at the Second Miss. He didn't know why he was a little afraid of the Second Miss, but as soon as the Second Miss arrived, someone from the Xu family came to report the news. It was too much of a coincidence.

"They said Madam Gu died. Please go back to pay your respects and keep vigil!"

"what?"

The two of them exclaimed in unison and looked at each other at almost the same time. The only difference was that Xu Yiwen's eyes were full of shock and admiration, while Xu Yixing's was a genuine act of surprise and disbelief.

"When did it happen and how did he die?" Xu Yiwen was no longer surprised. He finally understood why his sister had just said all that nonsense.

"He died last night in a farm east of our city. They said he committed suicide by swallowing gold. The government has gone to examine him, and I think they will take his body home soon."

"Oh, suicide. So she also felt that she had sinned so deeply that she couldn't live."

Xu Shimao was so anxious that beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. Is this the time to say this?

"Master, you'd better pack your things quickly, we should go back!"

However, unexpectedly, Xu Yiwen even rejected Xu Shimao's words in a somewhat tough manner: "I'm not going anywhere. I'll just study here with peace of mind."

This time even Xu Yixing was shocked. Is he so stubborn? You are the only child of our Xu family. If you don't go back, who will be responsible for the funeral? You can't let me be the filial son and grandson of the Gu family, right?

"Brother, this is inappropriate. Even if you are resentful, you still have to consider the family's face at this time."