Chapter 1235: Chapter 1232: Bad News
Chapter 1235: Chapter 1232: Bad News
“Hmm,” this time, Old Master Zhao did not deny it, a wrinkled frown on his old brow, wearing a look of concern.
However, in a little while, he recovered.
He instructed Zhao Qingqing not to speak of this matter to others.
“Grandfather,” Zhao Qingqing said before leaving, remembering something important, “Sister Ye told me to tell you that the Emperor likes those who are loyal.”
Old Master Zhao’s body trembled as he reached up to rub his forehead.
After a while, he gave a bitter smile, “I’ve lived for so many years, yet no young girl had the courage like this one.”
“Grandfather?” Zhao Qingqing was a bit uneasy, “What’s wrong? Is there anything I can do to help you?”
She didn’t quite understand what Sister Ye had said, but seeing her grandfather’s reaction, it seemed important.
Old Master Zhao smiled kindly, “To help your grandfather, all you need to do is listen obediently to what I say.”
“I will listen,” Zhao Qingqing frowned.
Before leaving, she hesitated for a moment, “I won’t visit Sister Ye for a while. She’s pregnant and needs to rest.”
Old Master Zhao did not dispute her words, although the matters at home were not related to whether she went to the Chu family or not.
Ye Muyu had been suffering from severe morning sickness these past few days, barely having the energy to instruct the servants to inform her of outside news.
Madam Liu anxiously awaited news.
“Old Madam,” in the afternoon, Steward Luo hurried into the back courtyard.
Madam Liu was just about to visit Ye Muyu.
Seeing him arrive, she asked anxiously, “Is there any news about Ah Heng?”
Chu Zhiwen also looked at him intently.
Steward Luo hesitated a moment.
“Speak up,” Madam Liu, who had been busy with the residence these days, had come to understand the housekeeper’s character quite well.
If there were no issues, he would not be beating around the bush like this.
Steward Luo did not dare to delay, “Old Madam, news has come from the Northern Region saying the master has been injured and gone missing.”
“What?” Madam Liu nearly fainted, Chu Zhiwen quickly steadied her, “Old lady, you can’t faint now.”
“Is there any more news? Why did he go missing?” Chu Zhiwen asked urgently.
Steward Luo replied, “It’s said that the master was trying to retrieve the food supplies and encountered the Xiongnu People, suffering an injury and then went missing.”
“The message was sent back by the King of Huainan with utmost urgency; it should be accurate.”
“Keep an eye on the messages from outside the residence,” Madam Liu said with a worried face and then quickly instructed, “Tell everyone in the residence to keep this news from the lady.”
Steward Luo nodded in agreement.
“Mother, did you not rest well last night?” Ye Muyu asked with concern, noticing the dark circles and lack of energy in Madam Liu.
Madam Liu shook her head, “It’s nothing, just a nightmare. I should be fine after a nap this afternoon.”
Hearing this, Ye Muyu nodded and reminded her to take care of herself.
Madam Liu didn’t stay with her for too long, fearing that her daughter-in-law would notice something was off.
Ye Muyu couldn’t keep down her lunch again.
She sighed softly, touching her belly, “Lil’ Bao, please stop troubling your mother.”
“My lady, please think again, what would you like to eat? I could prepare several dishes for you to choose from,” the servant girl suggested.
Ye Muyu really couldn’t think of anything; she was hungry but without any appetite. After a while, she said, “I’ll go to the kitchen and see what’s there, maybe I’ll get some inspiration.”
“Very well, I’ll help you with your shoes,” the servant girl offered.
Ye Muyu let the maidservants help her dress properly.
Chun Xing and Su Mei stood by her side, supporting her as they all made their way to the kitchen.
In the large kitchen, the sound of incessant chatter was heard.
The Kitchen Maid asked curiously, “Is the news from outside true? Has the master really gone missing?”