Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family

“Sisi is really unwell, so I won’t be going. I feel guilty for letting Madam Ran take this trip…”

As she spoke, she smiled apologetically at her.

“Mrs. Di, please don’t say that! I and my husband, thanks to Lord Di, have such a good life now and live peacefully. I am grateful to Mrs. Di, not worthy of your apology…”

Madam Ran’s clever mouth kept talking incessantly.

The two were talking when suddenly there was a commotion outside, followed by a series of messy footsteps.

“Ma’am! Ma….”

Xue Lan stumbled in from outside, seeing Madam Ran here, the remaining words were stuck in her throat.

“Xue Lan, what’s with the fuss? Didn’t you see Madam Ran and I were having an intimate conversation? Get out!”

Liu Sisi hurriedly scolded Xue Lan sternly.

“Yes, yes….”

Xue Lan was frightened and obviously not completely calm yet.

“Madam, your maid seems to have something to say. I’ll take my leave first.”

Madam Ran said and hurriedly got up and left the guest room.

On the other side, her personal imperial nanny also came over and whispered in Madam Ran’s ear. As the conversation went on, Madam Ran’s eyes widened.

“Is this true?”

“Of course it’s true, I just came from over there.” The imperial nanny patted her chest, guaranteeing it.

Madam Ran pondered for a moment: “Let’s go over and have a look!”

As soon as Madam Ran left, and without waiting for the others to leave, Xue Lan almost burst into tears.

“Ma’am, boo hoo….”

“What on earth happened? You’re so out of control!” Liu Sisi waved the others away and scolded Xue Lan.

“Ma’am, something’s gone wrong with the Old Master!”

Xue Lan could no longer care about crying and hurriedly whispered in Liu Sisi’s ear.

Liu Sisi suddenly stood up from her chair, her whole body trembling.

“Is what you said just now true?”

“Ma’am, this is absolutely true. Your slave dare not conceal it!” Xue Lan’s face was covered in tears.

Liu Sisi’s vision went dark and her body swayed, almost falling. Fortunately, she moved quickly and held on to the chair armrest, waiting for the wave of dizziness to pass.

In just a moment, her eyes slowly opened again and her face returned to normal. Although it was still a bit pale, it was no longer a big issue.

“What’s the rush? Is there any use in panicking now? Dry your tears and don’t panic. Let’s go out and have a look.”

“Yes, ma’am.”

Xue Lan hurriedly wiped the tears from her face.

Granny Hu on the side quickly handed over a cloak: “Madam, don’t worry! Even if Lord Di comes, it won’t be so fast, and it’s still in someone else’s house. In the old servant’s opinion, Lord Di must have been framed!”

Liu Sisi put on her cloak and laughed coldly!

“This matter certainly won’t end well! It seems that some people are eager to die, just as well! I, Liu Sisi, don’t mind helping them along!”

Having said that, Liu Sisi made her way outside.

Thinking for a moment, she turned back, her beautiful face illuminated by the warm spring sun that shone through the high walls and casted shadows.

“Order them to initiate the third emergency plan!”

A fierce glint flashed in her eyes: “I’ll make those bastards who dare to harm Ye Lei over and over again pay ten-fold, a hundred-fold!”

Do you think I’m a sick cat if I don’t show my fierceness? A cornered rabbit will still bite!

“Yes, Madam.”

…

The tranquil Macheng County was disrupted by a significant incident.

It was like throwing a ladle of cold water into a boiling oil pan; the entire county was boiling in an instant!

“Did you hear? A salt merchant’s home had a scandal of rape and murder! It is said that County Magistrate Su’s niece was raped and killed!”

“How could I not hear of such a big issue! It’s said to involve a newly-promoted official. Ah, the scene is too gruesome to describe…”

“I heard it too. They say the girl was not only killed but also had strangling marks and finger marks all over her neck and body. Aie, you haven’t seen it!”

“Who could be so ruthless and commit such an atrocity against such a young girl?”

“…”

Countless voices and countless versions spread rapidly in all directions.

“Madam, the Old Master is still locked up in jail, and you clearly know he has been wronged. How can you be in the mood to practice you calligraphy here?”

Xue Lan returned from outside, no longer able to suppress her sadness and anger.

“What does that have to do with me practicing my calligraphy if the Old Master is wronged?”

Liu Sisi calmly picked up her brush-pen, put aside the fully-written paper, picked up a blank one, and continued to write.

“Madam! Do you know what people outside are saying? Today, I almost drowned in their countless spits!”

Xue Lan pointed to her dirty clothes, “Look, look at me…this is all from those little ghosts throwing things! Those bastards…they twisted the facts…”

Liu Sisi looked at Xue Lan, and secretly sighed that Xue Lan was too young.

After she finished writing the last two lines of words, she finally put down the brush-pen, gently blew the ink dry on the last piece of paper, folded it and put it into an envelope, then stood up.

“Go change your clothes, we’re going to the city.”

Xue Lan’s eyes lit up immediately!

“Madam, are you going to visit Old Master in jail? Let me prepare, I’ll ask my mom to prepare some food.”

“Wrong! Why do you always want to go to jail? I plan to see the Old Master’s official residence and check how long it’ll take to get it built.”

Having said that, Liu Sisi flicked Xue Lan’s forehead, “You little devil.”

Xue Lan covered her forehead in pain, she couldn’t help but mutter softly, “I’m not a little devil.”

…

As she said, Liu Sisi really did go to see the newly-built official residence in the city.

Perhaps influenced by public opinion, no one was at the unfinished official residence today. Liu Sisi still had great interest, walking around the entire place. Afterwards, she went to the Silver Pavilion to choose a set of silver ornaments, then to the wine-house to have a feast, and finally headed for home when the day turned dark.

Suddenly, someone who had been keeping an eye on her every move quickly spread the unusual news to others.

It is said that Minister Di raped and killed County Magistrate Su’s sister, angering his wife, who vowed to no longer care about him.

It is said that Mrs. Di went to the official residence today.