Chapter 597 - 221: Relatives Arrive
Chapter 597: Chapter 221: Relatives Arrive
The three of them discussed business matters with clear logic and expertise. Despite Sheng Saya’s young age, her insight was no less than anyone else’s.
This was because Mrs. Sheng had been in poor health. To share her mother’s burdens, Sheng Saya had been forced to take charge of the household at a very young age. She was already a veteran at managing affairs. Dealing with the older, stubborn servants at home was a breeze for her, so handling these business matters came naturally.
They chatted happily and quickly set the tone for their plans. It was decided that after the New Year, Sheng Saya would sound out Mr. Sheng to see if there was any land up for auction nearby.
With this matter settled, Sheng Saya brought up the real reason for her visit. She explained how Zhu Caiwei had visited her the day before, how she had noticed the girl trying to fish for information, and how she had subsequently sent someone to the Zhu Family to investigate the cause. This investigation had actually uncovered something remarkable.
"Zhu Tongzhi’s wife comes from the Xie family in Capital City. Her younger full-blooded sister was carried into Court Chengyi Mansion to become the esteemed concubine of the current Mr. Chengyi, Yan Cheng."
As Sheng Saya spoke, she kept a careful watch on Xu Su Ying’s expression. If the older woman showed even a hint of discomfort, she would shut her mouth immediately.
Why would Xu Su Ying feel uncomfortable? Who the hell was Yan Cheng? His current status in her heart wasn’t even as important as Zhaocai and Jinbao.
Seeing Xu Su Ying looking completely unfazed, Sheng Saya gathered her courage and continued.
Mrs. Xie’s sister didn’t win Yan Cheng’s favor after entering Court Chengyi Mansion, nor did she bear him any children. Instead, it was that cousin of his. Although she was suspected of attempting to murder Xu Su Ying, her wet-nurse’s son had taken the fall for all her crimes. Afterward, bowing to the pressure from the Xu family, Court Chengyi Mansion sent her away. However, on the fifteenth of every month, Yan Cheng would go to a suburban villa to see her. She had borne Yan Cheng a son and a daughter, and those two children were officially registered under Mrs. Xie’s name.
Speaking of this, Sheng Saya’s eyes were filled with disgust. There was a ninety percent chance that the cousin was the culprit who secretly harmed her future mother-in-law, yet Court Chengyi Mansion was actually shielding her? And Yan Cheng, her future mother-in-law’s former fiancé, was actually having children with that woman? Where was the justice in that? She had never interacted with Yan Cheng, so it was hard for her to judge him, but it was truly a blessing that her future mother-in-law hadn’t married him.
Sheng Saya had a strong hatred for evil, which was evident from her tone of voice. Xu Su Ying was no fool; she immediately understood that her future daughter-in-law was feeling indignant on her behalf.
But Xu Su Ying didn’t feel wronged at all! She couldn’t even remember who Yan Cheng was anymore, so naturally, she couldn’t care less who he was having children with. However, because she had lost her memories, her family had been plagued with anxiety day and night. She was absolutely going to exact revenge for this. Since that cousin refused to confess even if it killed her, and even the government could do nothing about her, she would use some unconventional methods to force a confession out of them.
Chen Wanqing and Xu Su Ying were practically on the same page. The mother and daughter exchanged a glance, the exact same expression mirrored in their eyes.
They wondered if the two met on the fifteenth of every month. That was good news. It could definitely be put to use.
Seeing Chen Wanqing and her future mother-in-law fall completely silent, Sheng Saya somewhat regretted the impulsiveness of her visit. She and Chen De’an had only just gotten engaged the day before. Even if she had discovered some private matters, she shouldn’t have been so brash as to come straight over to tell her future mother-in-law. How was this any different from openly humiliating her?
Although she truly didn’t mean it that way, seeing their dark expressions, Sheng Saya felt genuine remorse. She realized she should have let Chen De’an pass on the message, wondering what she had been thinking by just barging over like this.
Just as Sheng Saya’s imagination was running wild, her hand was suddenly grasped.
Xu Su Ying said cheerfully, "Thanks to you, Kaiyan. This news you brought over is incredibly useful to me."
Sheng Saya was stunned for a moment. "I didn’t really do anything..."
"You’ve done me a huge favor. Just wait and see, I’ll definitely get justice for myself. I don’t care about the Yan family or the Xie family; I’m going to let them know that I’m not someone they can easily bully."
Sheng Saya said, "I really didn’t do much... Is this news truly useful to you? Please don’t just say that to comfort me..."
"I’m not trying to comfort you, nor am I fooling you. It’s genuinely useful. Hugely useful."
Seeing the young girl’s face full of disbelief, Xu Su Ying leaned close to her ear and whispered something.
Sheng Saya’s brows furrowed tightly at first, then relaxed, before a highly satisfied smile broke across her face. She playfully cupped her hands in a traditional salute toward Xu Su Ying and said, "I won’t be able to travel to Capital City with you, so I’ll just wish you a speedy success in advance."
"Just wait for my good news."
"There is one more thing, however," Sheng Saya added. "Since Zhu Caiwei couldn’t find out anything from me yesterday, she spent Silver to ask around town. After returning to Vice Magistrate Mansion, she told Mrs. Xie everything she learned. Mrs. Xie said she would write a letter back today to inform her legitimate younger sister. In order to prevent this from affecting your plans, do you think I should intercept this letter?"