Chapter 1656: Chapter 1594: Whose Young Lady
Old Lady Zhou was wiping her tears, thinking of her deceased eldest son, and felt a heaviness in her heart. No matter how disappointed she was in him, she never thought he would leave before her.
But now that heâs gone, what can be done?
"Mother." Zhou Xueli walked in.
Old Lady Zhou quickly lifted her sleeve to wipe her eyes and choked, "Hmm, whatâs the matter?"
"Mother, someone outside is looking for Dad, a stranger," Zhou Xueli replied.
Old Lady Zhou was stunned, looking for the old man?
The old man has been dead for so long, anyone who had dealings with him would know and wouldnât come looking, so who would come now?
Old Lady Zhou was puzzled, tilting her head in thought. Suddenly, an idea flashed through her mind, and her whole body stiffened.
"Help me, help me outside." Old Lady Zhouâs lips began to tremble.
Seeing her strange reaction, Zhou Xueli quickly helped her put on shoes, draped a coat over her, and supported her as they walked out.
Old Lady Zhouâs steps were a bit unsteady. As she stepped out the door, she saw Lady Liang holding their son, talking with someone in the courtyard, and her heart tightened fiercely.
That person heard a noise, looked over, and Lady Liang said, "This is my mother-in-law."
The man walked over, cupped his hands in salute, and said, "Mei Xiu pays respects to the Old Madam. Please accept my condolences."
It was evident that with just a brief conversation, this man who called himself Mei Xiu had already inquired about the deceased member of this family.
And although Old Lady Zhou hadnât worn mourning for her son, she was dressed in simple attire. A white-haired person sending off a black-haired one deserves at least a word of condolence.
Old Lady Zhouâs eyes were wide open: "Your surname is Mei?"
Mei Xiu gave a slight smile: "It seems the Old Madam is aware of the situation."
Old Lady Zhou instantly gripped Zhou Xueliâs arm tightly, her lips pressed together, her expression heavy.
Zhou Xueli and Lady Liang exchanged confused glances, wondering what was happening.
"You, youâre here for her?" Old Lady Zhou closed her eyes momentarily, then reopened them with a much calmer expression.
Mei Xiuâs eyes flickered: "I came on the orders of my master, and I ask the Old Madam to do me a favor and inform me of the young ladyâs whereabouts."
What young lady?
Zhou Xueli was bewildered, looking at his own mother.
Old Lady Zhou sneered, "Back then, your master didnât want her. Now, over thirty years later, whatâs the point in looking for her?"
Lady Liangâs eyes widened, her hands trembling slightly.
As clever as she was, judging by the term âyoung ladyâ and over thirty years, who in this family fit that age?
Zhou Meiniang!
So, was she not born from her mother-in-lawâs womb, or was she not the Zhou familyâs flesh and blood?
Initially, Zhou Xueli didnât understand, but hearing this, he also began to understand, looking at his mother in shock.
Mei Xiu cupped his hands and said, "The past is past, and my master has also passed away. Before he died, he instructed our young master to find the young lady."
"Dead?" Old Lady Zhou was stunned.
A fleeting hint of pain crossed Mei Xiuâs eyes, but he still nodded: "The Old Madam was paralyzed three years ago and passed away last year."
Old Lady Zhou murmured, "Dead, theyâre all dead."
"Mother, he..." Zhou Xueli looked at Old Lady Zhou, then glared at Mei Xiu: "Who exactly are you, what young lady, thereâs no one here that youâre looking for!"
"Husband!" Lady Liang walked over and tugged on his sleeve.
Old Lady Zhou closed her eyes again, then raised her head with a cold look and said, "I can tell you where she is, but I have two conditions."
Mei Xiu nodded: "Please state them, Old Madam."
"Come with me." Old Lady Zhou turned and walked inside.
Zhou Xueli stood there dumbfounded and confused, wondering what exactly was going on.