Chapter 963: Chapter 961 Not Simple

When sending Wu Jinyan off at night, Su Yingxue was in the carriage, patting her hand gently, “Sister Jinyan, be at ease. Grandfather likes you very much, and he will arrange the marriage soon. After you marry my brother, the rumors in the city will naturally be dispelled.”

Wu Jinyan lifted the corners of her lips, “Yingxue, thank you. I know how well the Marquis’s Manor has treated me.”

In the entire Marquis of Martial South’s Manor, from top to bottom, from Old General Su to Su Yingxue to Su Han, there wasn’t a single person who wasn’t kind to her. Even the youngest girl, Su Miaoyan, shoved a piece of candy into her palm when she was leaving, saying it was for the little nephew.

Such thoughtful treatment moved her deeply.

But it made her feel even more guilty.

The child in her womb was not Su Hao’s, and whenever she thought about deceiving the kind-hearted Su family members like this, her heart ached indescribably.

Su Hao escorted Wu Jinyan back to her room and stayed to chat with her for a while.

Su Yingxue, on the other hand, returned to the Marquis’s Manor to inquire about the results Zhilan had found.

Zhilan poured her a cup of tea, standing by her side, “Miss, I have checked. The rumors did not originate from within the manor; they were heard by people who went shopping in the street. It’s unlikely that someone from our manor is eavesdropping.”

“If it’s people outside, what is their purpose, and who are they taking orders from?”

Su Yingxue’s thumb and index finger held the teacup, her eyes filled with seriousness.

“Miss, do you think this matter is complicated? It might be targeting our Marquis’s Manor, or it could be against you or Your Highness…”

Zhilan thoughtfully analyzed the situation.

Having been with Su Yingxue for a long time, her knowledge and abilities had naturally improved. Understanding the intricacies of affairs, nothing related to the Marquis’s Manor was ever simple.

Especially at this crucial time, with the emperor’s influence waning and the high call for the Ninth Prince’s ascension to the throne, it was a delicate moment, vulnerable to any careless disturbance.

Zhilan’s thoughts were not lost on Su Yingxue, who had already an inkling as an image flashed through her mind, “Has Lu Ying had any abnormalities in the manor these past few days, or been in contact with anyone?”

“Miss Lu?” Zhilan’s eyes shifted, “There hasn’t been anything unusual these past two days. Apart from paying respects to Master daily, she spent most of her time recuperating. Yesterday, she went to the military camp to visit her father.”

“Has anyone been sent to follow her?” Su Yingxue pressed.

“No, Miss Lu is an esteemed guest in the manor. Master has ordered us to treat her with the utmost respect, and besides, her martial arts are not weak. If she were to discover she was being followed, it would be embarrassing for us,” Zhilan said, somewhat troubled.

Since Lu Ying was a guest, it wasn’t appropriate to track her every move. Without concrete evidence of a significant issue, if discovered, it would disgrace the Marquis’s Manor.

Su Yingxue put down her teacup, a bitter taste in her mouth, “That’s correct, but I always feel something is off about Lu Ying. This woman is very shrewd and capable, and she’s particularly fond of my brother, willing to risk her life. Yet now that my brother and Sister Jinyan are getting married, she has shown no reaction, and she has not mentioned a word about her relationship with my brother. It’s not in her character, but there’s no one close to her to observe…”

Su Yingxue couldn’t help but think of Zi Wei, her gaze dimming for a moment, “If Zi Wei were here, he would be able to detect what’s strange about Lu Ying.”

Zhilan eyed her curiously, “Miss, didn’t Zi Wei go looking for you? You’ve been back for quite some time now, why didn’t Zi Wei come back with you?”

Zhilan had served Su Yingxue for quite a while and it felt unusual to not see Zi Wei for so long.

Normally silent, Zi Wei’s presence ensured that Su Yingxue could face any issue without concern.