Chapter 7: People from the Jun Mansion Arrive

Although the humiliation the original owner suffered these past years was real, it seemed Lady Wu still retained a shred of bottom line, having not taken her life.

Without Lady Wu's instruction, even if Nurse Liu were more arrogant and domineering, she would not dare to harm her life.

Her intuition told her that some mishap must have occurred within the Minister's Mansion, prompting them to eliminate the original owner completely.

Just then, a carriage arriving from the direction of Jingcheng entered the manor.

The carriage was ornately decorated; the characters "Jun Mansion" were vaguely visible on it, clearly the mark of the Minister's Mansion.

She saw a woman dressed in brocade descend from the carriage, her expression arrogant, her gaze carrying a hint of disdain.

Nurse Liu bowed and scraped, rushing forward with a face full of smiles, obviously showing great respect to this woman.

The original owner's memories surged forth again; she recognized that woman as Nurse Xue, Lady Wu's right hand, who acted as a wolf's henchman.

When the original owner was in the mansion, she was tripped up by Nurse Xue countless times and had been framed by her many times.

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin narrowed her eyes, a smile curling her lips: "This carriage has arrived at just the right time; we won't have to walk back to Jingcheng."

After last night, Xiao He trusted Seeing Jun Jun Zijin completely; she knew her Young Lady was no longer the weak woman of the past who let others bully her, and that her Young Lady must have a plan.

"Let's go; we'll return to the manor. In broad daylight, they won't dare do anything to us."

As soon as the two returned to the manor, they headed straight for the main hall, where they saw Nurse Xue sitting arrogantly beside a desk, holding a cup of fragrant tea.

Behind Nurse Xue stood a burly, large woman. Nurse Liu was bowing and scraping, saying to the old woman:

"The Second Young Lady had no fortune; last night the wind blew over a candle, burning down her room. The fire raged for half the night, and the Second Young Lady has already perished in the flames."

Upon hearing this, Nurse Xue finally raised her head slightly; the moment she looked up, she saw Seeing Jun Jun Zijin standing at the doorway.

Xiao He nervously tugged at Seeing Jun Jun Zijin's sleeve and whispered:

"Young Lady, this Nurse Xue looks difficult to deal with."

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin smiled faintly, her eyes firm: "Rest assured, I know what I'm doing."

At that moment, Nurse Xue also saw Seeing Jun Jun Zijin; a flicker of surprise passed through her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

Following Nurse Xue's gaze, Nurse Liu turned around and saw Seeing Jun Jun Zijin, who looked somewhat disheveled; she was instantly shocked as if she had seen a ghost.

She stepped back two paces, pointing a finger at Seeing Jun Jun Zijin:

"You... are you a person or a ghost?"

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin smiled faintly, yet the smile did not reach her eyes:

"What do you think?" Seeing Jun Jun Zijin asked in return.

Nurse Xue glared fiercely at Nurse Liu; the word "fool" almost slipped from her lips. Although this wretched girl looked somewhat disheveled, she was standing there alive and well.

But she was at least more deep-seated than Nurse Liu; she simply set down her teacup and said calmly:

"Since the Second Young Lady has arrived, let us set off!"

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin raised her eyebrows slightly and asked without revealing her thoughts:

"Where are we going?"

"The Matriarch misses you; the First Lady has ordered this old servant to bring you back to the mansion."

As Nurse Xue spoke, she stood up and, accompanied by the burly woman, walked out, one following the other.

"It is already late; Nurse, you might as well rest for the night before departing."

"The Matriarch misses you greatly; the Second Young Lady must endure and depart immediately." Nurse Xue insisted on leaving that very night.

"Stop." Seeing Jun Jun Zijin called out calmly.

"If you want me to go, you must take Xiao He with you."

As she spoke, she stepped forward a few paces and pulled Xiao He, who had been held back several meters away.

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin was certain that since the First Lady had sent them to fetch her, there must be another poisonous scheme waiting for her; if she simply went along, what use would these women have?

This was indeed Nurse Xue's purpose; the First Lady had instructed that if Nurse Liu succeeded, she would return to the mansion supporting a coffin, but if she failed, they would find another way.

That girl named Xiao He was merely a small maid; she could not stir up any waves. If she wanted to take her, so be it.

At this time, it was already late; these two women were insisting on traveling at this hour, which meant the night would not be peaceful again. Seeing Jun Jun Zijin grew secretly vigilant.

The carriage moved forward slowly; Seeing Jun Jun Zijin tapped her fingers lightly on the stool, her mind racing.

Xiao He leaned close beside her and whispered:

"Young Lady, are we just going to let Nurse Liu off like this?"

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin curled her lips into a cold smile; of course not. Just wait.