The Phoenix is Back - Chapter 66

Chapter 066 Someone From The Palace
Xiao Xiwei stayed up all night.

As soon as it was dawn, she changed into a moonlight white dress and called all the housekeepers in Marquis Mansion to the main hall. She began to unsteadily ask them to buy things for the funeral.

Last night, something unexpected happened. Although Chu Xizhi had ordered people to remove the red silk from the mansion and hang it on a white cloth, there were still many things that he did not have time to buy.

Ever since Xiao Xiwei took care of Marquis Mansion, he had been meticulous and meticulous in everything and had never made any mistakes. Therefore, as soon as she opened her mouth, these women and stewards who were still in a hurry calmed down, and each of them had an unstable plan to do what Xiao Xiwei had arranged.

When Concubine Zhou came in, those stewards and wives had just left. She saw that Xiao Xiwei was dressed in moonlight white clothes, with only a pure bead hairpin on his head, and his eyes were bloodshot. Although his expression was calm, there was a trace of sorrow on his face.

Could it be that she was really sad for Xiao Ximing’s death?

Concubine Zhou’s eyes flashed with suspicion.

Xiao Ximing came from the Li Clan. In addition, there were only Xiao Xi Yang and Xiao Xi Ming in the Marquis Manor. Once Xiao Xi Ming died, no one could compete with her brother for the Marquis Manor. Logically speaking, she shouldn’t be happy, right? Or … was she faking it? If that was the case, then the Second Miss of their Marquis Manor would be too good at acting.

Thinking of this, Concubine Zhou brought a faint smile and walked to Xiao Xiwei’s side. “Second Miss, such a big matter has happened in the Marquis Manor. Do you think there is anything I need to use?”

Although she was a concubine in the manor, she was not qualified to participate in such an occasion last night. Therefore, it was only later that she found out that Xiao Ximing had disappeared. Once Xiao Ximing left, he had to worry about everything in the manor. Xiao Xiwei was just a little girl who had yet to get married. She definitely didn’t understand a lot of things. This was an opportunity for her. Therefore, she woke up early this morning and directly came to Xiao Xiwei.

Xiao Xi looked up at Concubine Zhou and said indifferently, “There’s nothing else here. If Concubine Zhou is free, why don’t you go to the study to take care of Daddy? Tomorrow’s gone, Daddy should feel very uncomfortable. It’s time to relax.”

Concubine Zhou was stunned.

Xiao Xiwei didn’t expect that at this time, she would still hold the housekeeper’s authority tightly and refuse to let go. Sure enough, what those girls said about Second Miss being unable to control herself because of the death of Fifth Young Master was all nonsense!

“Second young miss, I also have good intentions. Look at you, you are young and haven’t gone through such things. I’m afraid there’s something you don’t understand.” Concubine Zhou smiled and said.

“I don’t need to worry about these things. I don’t understand them, but I can learn them. I just need to do my job.” Xiao Xi looked at Concubine Zhou and said coldly.

At that time, she only wanted to raise Concubine Zhou’s diaphragm to support Madam Li, but she did not expect that Concubine Zhou would not be a fuel-efficient lamp.

Being smashed by Xiao Xiwei’s cold words, Concubine Zhou felt her heart was in an unusual state of panic.

No matter what she said, she came from a large family. Xiao Xiwei’s words clearly looked down on her.

That’s right, Zhou Concubine came from a large family. However, she forgot that no matter how good her background was, she was only a concubine of Marquis Mansion. Although your concubine sounded a little more respectable than my waiter, she was not the mistress, so she had no right to greet the manor.

“Miss, Nanny Gui beside Consort Yan asks to see you.” Outside, a girl suddenly walked in and said to Xiao Xiwei.

Xiao Xi was slightly stunned, “Quickly invite her in.”

“Yes.” The little girl answered, then folded her body and left the door. Not long after, she brought in a woman dressed in a white blue jacket of about forty. Behind the woman were a few clean-looking palace maids.

“This servant greets young miss.” As soon as Gui Nurse entered, he immediately blessed Xiao Xiwei and greeted him.

“Nanny, please get up.” Xiao Xi hurriedly reached out and helped Mammy Gui up.

“Young miss, Consort Yan heard that the young master of the mansion had died unfortunately. I’m afraid that young miss can’t be busy by herself, so I specially ordered this servant to help young miss.” Gui Nurse said.

Xiao Xiwei’s eyes moved slightly.

Tomorrow night, she had just left. Although there were many guests last night, it would only take one night for her to reach the palace. And how could Imperial Concubine Yan know so quickly? Furthermore, she had specially sent someone to help her. Unless … he entered the palace and begged Honored Consort Yan.

“I thank Imperial Concubine Yan for her sympathy.” Xiao Xiwei lowered his eyes and blessed his body.

Anyway, she was very grateful to Chu Xizhi now. Although she forcefully managed to manage Xiao Ximing’s funeral, she still felt physically and mentally exhausted. Looking at the room full of white silk, she couldn’t help but feel sad and sad. Now, with Gui Nurse’s help, she could take a deep breath in the corner.

“You guys, what are you still waiting for? Why don’t you see what you haven’t purchased?” Xiao Xi nodded slightly, and Nanny Gui conveniently instructed the palace maids to bring him.

Auntie Zhou saw that everyone in the palace had sent people to help Xiao Xiwei manage the funeral. She knew that she had no chance to separate power from Xiao Xiwei. She could only accompany Xiao Xiwei and laugh embarrassedly a few times. She took the girl away on the pretext of going to see Xiao Yan.

“Second young miss” Nanny Liu walked in anxiously.

Ever since she found out about Madam Li’s dirty tricks in dealing with her concubine mother over the years, the old granny was greatly shocked. In addition, her body was not healthy, so she was ill after returning to Jingyuan. Although the illness wasn’t serious, the doctor said that she needed to rest and she couldn’t be stimulated anymore. Everyone in the manor knew how much the Matriarch doted on Xiao Ximing, this grandson. Therefore, no one dared to tell her that the Fifth Young Master had died, so they could only hide it from her. However, she couldn’t conceal such a big matter even if she wanted to, so Nanny Liu could only come to Xiao Xiwei.

At present, only the Second Miss and the Eldest Young Master in the entire Marquis Mansion could speak a few words in front of the Old Grand Lord. However, the Eldest Young Master was a man, so there was only the Second Miss left.

“What’s wrong? Did something happen to grandmother?” Seeing Nurse Liu’s expression, Xiao Xiwei subconsciously thought that Old Lady Jun had fallen ill after knowing that Tomorrow’s death. For a moment, her originally relaxed nerves were immediately tightened.

“No, Matriarch still doesn’t know that Fifth Young Master is dead, but … it’s just that Matriarch has already started to suspect him.” Nurse Liu frowned.

Although Old Lady Jing Jun had closed the Jing Yuan to the outside world, the girl from the Jing Yuan could go out. How could the girls not be shocked when the Fifth Young Master did not have such a big matter? Although they did not dare to break their mouths in front of the Old Grand Lord, the fear and expression on their faces still made the Old Grand Lord suspicious. This morning, they asked her if something had happened in the manor. This time, although she was lucky enough to not make it past, she could not conceal such a big matter in the end.

“That’s good” Xiao Xi heaved a sigh of relief.

However, Second Miss, this matter cannot be concealed. Rather than letting Matriarch hear it from someone else, this servant feels that it is better … than letting Matriarch personally tell her about it, that’s good, that’s good, that’s good enough for Matriarch to be prepared. Nurse Liu looked at Xiao Xiwei awkwardly and said.

Xiao Xiwei glanced at Nurse Liu and knew that she could not hope to hide this matter from Old Granny Jun. However, she really did not know how to speak to Old Granny Jun.

Jingyuan.

The matriarch drank the medicine and was just about to fall asleep when her chest suddenly twitched and she bounced up from the bed.

“12th Moon … 12th Moon …” She pressed her chest and opened her mouth to shout a few times.

There was no response from inside the room. Not long after, a girl ran in hurriedly. “Old granny, are you awake? Do you want some water?”

The matriarch looked up at the girl and nodded.

The girl hurriedly turned around and poured a glass of water from the table. Then, she turned around and handed it to Old Lady Jun. The matriarch raised her hand and took the cup, but for some reason, the girl suddenly loosened her hand and the cup fell down. The faint yellow tea trail quickly disappeared into the carpet painted with the Longevity Pattern on the ground.

“Forgive me, Matriarch!” That girl was shocked and hurriedly knelt down.

“Forget it.” The matriarch waved her hand, “Twelve Moons? Where did she go?”

Normally, it was always Twelve Moons who served her personally. Suddenly, there was another person. The old lady felt somewhat irritated in her heart.

When the matriarch mentioned Twelve Moons, the girl’s expression changed. She lowered her head and said, “Nurse, she … Nurse, something happened to her. Something happened, she went out …”

“You’re out?” The matriarch frowned.

Normally, Twelve Moons would never leave her side. Even if something happened, she would always let her know. Why didn’t you mention anything to her when you went out today? Moreover, this morning, she asked her if something had happened to the Marquis Mansion. Although her expression was calm, a trace of panic flashed through her eyes. Could it be that something really happened in the Marquis Manor?

Just as she thought of this, her right eyelid jumped a few times.

As the saying goes, the left eye jumps for wealth and the right eye jumps for disaster. Could it be that something big really happened to Marquis Mansion?

The matriarch was shocked and hurriedly supported the edge of the bed to stand up, “Quick, quickly help me out to take a look.”

“Old granny, you can’t. You forgot, your body needs to rest.” That girl hurriedly stood up and supported the matriarch.

“What are you recuperating for? Are you girls hiding something from me?” The matriarch said angrily.

That girl was speechless for a moment, and just as she was at a loss for what to do, a voice suddenly interrupted her.

“Matriarch, what’s wrong with you?”

Looking at the person who came, the girl heaved a sigh of relief. “Nurse, you’re back.”

Not only Nanny Liu, but Xiao Xiwei also came in.

“I’ve been in the manor for so many years, why are you still so rude! If you can’t do a little thing, you’ll make the matriarch angry. Why don’t you go on?” Nurse Liu shouted sternly at the girl while supporting the matriarch.

“Yes.” When the girl heard this, she hurriedly answered, picked up the teacup on the ground, and ran out in a flash.

“Granny, don’t be angry with a girl. Have you forgotten what Doctor Zhang told you?” Nurse Liu helped the matriarch sit back on the bed and said in her stead.

“Let’s not talk about this. Let me ask you, did something happen in the manor?” The matriarch frowned and stared solemnly at Nanny Liu.

Nurse Liu was stunned, and his hand that was supporting the old lady’s back suddenly froze. The corners of her lips moved, but she couldn’t say anything in the end, so she could only turn her gaze to Xiao Xiwei.

Following Nurse Liu’s gaze, the matriarch also turned her gaze to Xiao Xiwei. “Wei-jie, she refused to say anything. Tell me!”

The corners of Xiao Xiwei’s lips moved. Before he could say anything, a string of tears fell down his cheeks.

Looking at Xiao Xiwei’s appearance, the matriarch felt as if her heart was being forcefully pulled by someone, unable to breathe.

“Grandmother.” Xiao Xiwei took a few steps and knelt down in front of Old Granny Jun. She reached out to hold Old Granny Jun’s hand and looked up at her. “Grandmother, no matter what happens, please remember to think about Father, Big Brother and Xiwei, and Marquis Mansion that you and Grandfather played together. Don’t be too sad.”

“You child … what exactly happened to the Marquis Manor?” Seeing Xiao Xiwei like this, the matriarch felt even more panicked.

Xiao Xiwei looked at the matriarch and opened his mouth. After a long time, he shed tears and said in a hoarse voice, “Grandmother … Fifth Brother … Fifth Brother is gone …”