Chapter 1113: Chapter 1113: Testing the Waters
Upon hearing Mama Quanâs speculation, Bai Shuilianâs face changed and she immediately said, "Thatâs impossible."
Mama Quan smiled faintly as she looked at her, is it really impossible?
If itâs impossible, then why did Song Zhiqing suddenly stop coming to the Peaceful Garden, or when he did come, he would leave hurriedly after less than fifteen minutes? When a man falls out of love, itâs not suddenly so indifferent, is it?
There must have been something happening beyond their control, but unfortunately, itâs difficult to bribe people in this mansion, there are very few who can gather information; even if there are, the information isnât of importance, truly useful ones are completely absent.
The blame is only on Bai Shuilian for not being favored enough, her connections arenât good enough, and Song Zhiqing isnât strong enough. If he were more capable, he wouldnât be like a blind man relying solely on speculation.
Bai Shuilian bit her lip gently and said, "If he really found out anything, why hasnât he made any moves? Look at this courtyard, everything for food, clothing, and living hasnât dropped at all; even since Xiao Wuâs situation has fallen to what it is now, thereâs not the slightest lack of provisions, rather itâs increased."
"Is it really that only by cutting down on the courtyardâs provisions can it be called making a move? Cutting an auntâs provisions is a petty act, let alone an aunt with children by her side. If the Lady of the Prime Ministerâs Mansion were such a person, then the mansion wouldnât have gained the masterâs favor." Mama Quan said disdainfully.
Bai Shuilian pursed her lips, snorting, "Mama is quite astute, so why do we still live peacefully?"
"Thatâs why Iâm suspicious," Mama Quan squinted her eyes and said, "If he has truly found something but refrains from acting, could it be that he plans to use us as bait?"
Bai Shuilianâs eyes suddenly contracted.
Seeing her expression, a hint of contempt flashed in Mama Quanâs eyes, she shook her head and looked outside the window again, clenching her fists.
At an angle where Bai Shuilian couldnât see, her eyes also showed a kind of worry, a bit of confusion.
The master hasnât given any orders, she dared not make any moves, especially under the vague surveillance. Any action would be courting death.
"If weâve been discarded, what should we do then?"
Bai Shuilianâs voice came from behind.
Mama Quanâs body shook slightly, she turned her head and said, "What should we do? Doesnât the aunt have a way out? In this Prime Ministerâs Mansion, as long as you hide your âfox tailâ well, with a son and daughter by your side, you will definitely have a place to be buried, so you need not panic."
Bai Shuilian chuckled lightly, mocking, "You just said we seemed exposed, isnât this contradictory?"
Mama Quan lowered her eyes and said, "This must be tested carefully."
Bai Shuilianâs eyes showed confusion, "How to test?"
Mama Quan walked over and said, "When Master comes, use your methods to keep him."
Bai Shuilian was a bit dazed, but then saw Mama Quan raise her hand in a chopping motion, and her pupils couldnât help but contract. "No..."
A hand blade struck her neck.
Bai Shuilian softly collapsed, and before her consciousness faded, she couldnât help but curse in her heart, damn it, why use such a method, and make her suffer like this? Doesnât the neck hurt?
Mama Quan picked her up and placed her on the bed, muttering, "Reality is far more natural than acting."
After placing her properly, she feigned panic as she rushed out the door, instructing a young maid, "Quickly invite Master over, Aunt has fainted."
Itâs fortunate Song Ci wasnât present; if he were, he might have commented sarcastically: if fainted, call the doctor, calling a man over, does he think he can revive her with a breath? Isnât he embarrassed by the smell?