Seeing Wen Tingzhou had questions, Mu Yun said to him: "Actually, the Empress didn't talk much about this specific matter. She only said that Lord Qiu had helped the late emperor with a few private matters, so he was highly valued by the late emperor, otherwise he would not dare to have any beginning and end with the Wu family. As for the Nan family, I accidentally heard someone talk about it that the old lady Nan's biological mother was quite favored by Duke Annan when she was alive. However, Duke Annan loved his daughter no matter how much she loved her daughter, and there were many suspicious things about this marriage. Judging from the old lady Nan's behavior that he would rather escape to death, I think there must be something in it that we don't know."

Hearing this, Wen Tingzhou sighed, "That's how people in this world are so invisible. They have to make some troubles with their three wives and four concubines, so why bother? How nice is it to be as quiet as ours?"

Mu Yun said, "My husband is very saying, but the men in this world don't talk about wealthy families, but which family in ordinary wealthy families don't have many concubines? There are so few people who think like this, and most people still want to enjoy the blessings of the clan. If Lord Qiu was willing to treat his first wife well after getting married, with the power of the Duke of Annan and his ability, the Qiu family's designation will not end like this today." As he said that, Mu Yun looked at Wen Tingzhou with a smile.

Seeing this, Wen Tingzhou quickly patted his chest and promised: "Madam, don't worry, I have never had such thoughts."

Wen Tingzhou is a literary etiquette and gentle person, and rarely does such funny actions. Mu Yun was amused by his actions, but she thought to herself: No matter how honest a man is, he must beat him from time to time, otherwise he would have something to do.

Once this matter was over, a big stone fell in the hearts of Duke Cheng and the people standing in the Queen's Sect. However, there was a lot of matters involved, so Mu Yun discussed Wen Tingzhou privately, but never mentioned half of the sentence to others.

Since everything was clear, Mu Yun went to Chengguo Duke's Mansion to say hello to Xu. Qiu Xiyue quickly went to the Fu family girl school to go to school. She was still a little older than Shuhua and Xiao Pumpkin. The class was not together, but she had a better relationship with Shuhua than Xiao Pumpkin. After all, Xiao Pumpkin was much smaller than them.

Little Pumpkin is not very unhappy about this. She and Qiu Xiyue are almost the same age as they are, and there are limited topics to talk about together. Moreover, she has several playmates of the same age who are very close in the academy, so she doesn't care much about it.

Seeing that August is approaching, although it is now in the midst of national filial piety and the Mid-Autumn Festival cannot be held in large quantities, the Duke Cheng's mansion still hopes that Shan Xiong can come back as soon as possible and the family will have a reunion dinner.

But this thought will always become a luxury.

...

In the autumn of the first year of Renzong, Shan Xiong, who had a lifetime of military achievements, and Shan Xiong, who had made great achievements in military affairs, accidentally got infected with an emergency on his way back to Beijing. After being diagnosed by military doctors from all sides, he unfortunately died after being ineffective!

When the bad news came to the capital, Mu Yun was a little suspicious of her ears. She stood up and looked at the servant of Duke Cheng's mansion who came to report the news in surprise and asked: "What did you say? Say it again, who is gone? Did you pass it wrong?"

The woman was already crying and cried. After hearing this, she stopped crying and replied calmly: "Reply to Mrs. Wen's words, there was no mistake. The news came from the palace. It was indeed our Duke's death. The lady fainted on the spot when she heard the bad news. Now the Duke's mansion is in chaos. The prince's wife and the second young lady are not there. The concubines can't hold on, so let's come and ask Mrs. Wen to help."

Before Mu Yun could answer, he heard a burst of rapid footsteps outside. When he looked up, he saw that Wen Tingzhou had rushed back with great strides. She was about to ask, but when she saw Wen Tingzhou's face, she asked sadly: "Is that bad news true? Why is this happening?"

Wen Tingzhou ordered the maid to get Sufu, and replied in a deep voice: "It's true. Duke Cheng's body is still at Haishu Pass. The emperor sent me to take people to Haishu Pass in person. First, welcoming Duke Cheng's body back, and second, let me investigate. When I am not here, you should be optimistic about your family. If you want to go to Duke Cheng's mansion, then go."

Mu Yun suppressed the fear in his heart and nodded, "Don't worry, I'll change my clothes later and pass by. But you'll have to take half a month to go there. I'll bring some gifts for you now."

Wen Tingzhou closed his eyes: "Okay, I'll go to the study first. I'll pack it up later. I'll send you there first. I'll see if Mrs. Shan has any instructions."

Hearing this, Mu Yun quickly held back her tears, packed a bow for Wen Tingzhou in a hurry, and then changed into plain clothes. Originally, in the filial piety of the country, the decorations at her house were not very eye-catching, because they and Duke Cheng's mansion were not related, and there was no need to hang white banners at the door.

Yulan happened to be at home today. After hearing the news, she rushed over. Mu Yun gave a few instructions and entrusted her home to her, then took a carriage and Wen Tingzhou to Duke Cheng's mansion.

At this time, a white banner had already hung on the gate of Duke Cheng's mansion. However, after entering the mansion, Mu Yun saw that the servants coming and going were all moving in a hurry, and they were completely gone as they used to be, and they sighed in their hearts.

When she arrived in Country Garden, although Xu had tears on her face, she had already struggled to sit up and leaned against the edge of the bed to indirectly order housework. However, she was in a very uneasy time, and the few things she ordered were inevitably ignoring one by one. Fortunately, the several years-old women in charge were all experienced, and even Madam Yun who rushed over after hearing the news couldn't help but remind her.

Xu couldn't help but slap her forehead a few times, but she was extremely sad and could not recover for a while. She glanced at the concubines standing next to her and made a quail-shaped bodyguard, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart: It was indeed from a small family, and she had no ability at all.

At this moment, she saw Mu Yun, but she couldn't help but shed tears: "Good boy, you are here, I'm finally relieved to have you here. Thank you for your hard work these days, and I'm so upset now."

Seeing this, Mu Yun couldn't help but wet his eyes and held back his tears and said, "After hearing the news, my husband and I came over quickly. The emperor asked my husband to go to Haishu Pass to pick up the prince. Now he is waiting outside. What else do you have to give me?"

Xu wiped the veil a few times, and choked and said, "You are no longer an outsider now. What else can you do to avoid? Let him in quickly."

Then she calmed down and told the maid: "Go to the front yard to call Brother Qi, and tell Brother Qi'er's eldest maid Maple Leaf, and ask her to quickly pack up a gift for the third young master. There is no need to be too luxurious, everything is simple."

After giving these instructions, Xu struggled to get out of bed. Mu Yun hurried forward and mixed her with Madam Yun and sat on the imperial concubine's couch.

After a while, Wen Tingzhou walked in under the guidance of his maid. Before he finished the ceremony, Xu waved his hand and said, "It's time that we have arrived, there is no need to perform these false rituals. Tingzhou, I have heard from your wife that the emperor sent you to Haishu Pass. This Haishu Pass is a military fortress, and you must not enter without any orders. The prince and the second young master in this mansion are far away from other places. Brother Qi has no fame or title, so he wants to go. We don't have the time to deliver the news to the palace for a while. Now the Duke of the State suddenly leaves..." As he said that, he became sad again.

Although the couple of Duke Cheng and his wife blushed and had conflicts over their side-family children when they were young, they had only been over twenty years, and their relationship was still quite deep. Especially in recent years, the two have gradually grown older and have more understanding and considerate between each other, and their relationship will be closer than when they first got married. The man had obviously defeated the enemy, but he just returned to Beijing to report his life. How could he suddenly die of illness? The reason is that Xu didn't think much about it. After all, she still knows how good Cheng's Duke is in good health.

But she had seen the storm and waves. She quickly controlled her emotions and said in a deep voice: "It's good that you have gone. The prince and Brother Jun are not here. Brother Qi is not in his status. Even if he goes, he is afraid he can't control the situation. In addition, everyone will always have to arrange everything in this mansion. I won't be polite to you, but if you go, can you take Brother Qi with me?" After hearing this, the concubines next to him looked at each other, then lowered their heads without saying anything.

Wen Tingzhou hesitated a little: "The cause of Duke Cheng's death is unknown, and going to Haishu Pass this time is definitely very dangerous. Brother Qi is the only legitimate son of his wife. The status is precious. Besides, he is still young, so why not let him wait at home?"

Xu shook his head firmly and said, "It is precisely because he is my only legitimate son that he cannot refuse some things. Since he has enjoyed the treatment of the legitimate son of the Duke Cheng Mansion, he naturally has to bear the corresponding responsibilities. This huge Duke Mansion is the glory his father and grandfather exchanged for blood and tears. Now his two brothers are not here. If he even has to look forward to this danger, how can he enter the officialdom in the future? Besides, he is already sixteen years old, not young anymore. When you were fifteen or sixteen years old, you had already followed the Duke to the northwest battlefield."

Wen Tingzhou wanted to say something else, and then a clear male voice rang out: "My mother is right. The two brothers are not here, so it is my responsibility to take my father back. I will not refuse this, let alone back down."

I saw a thin boy in plain clothes walking in. He first gave a gift to Wen Tingzhou and his wife, then walked to Xu and said firmly: "Don't worry, mother, I will definitely bring my father back."

Xu nodded with tears in his eyes: "You are a good child, don't give too much advice to your mother. The future is dangerous. You should listen to Commander Wen more in everything, and you must not be reckless and reckless." Shan Qi nodded with red eyes.

Xu is a decisive person. Since she has made the decision, she will naturally not hesitate anymore. However, after a few words from Brother Qi, she said, "It's getting late. Since I have decided to go, don't delay any more. You can hurry up and get on the road."

Some elite subordinates of Duke Cheng's Mansion were already ready to go outside the gate. Wen Tingzhou and Shan Qi no longer delayed seeing this. After saying goodbye to everyone, they galloped away.

Mu Yun stood at the second gate and looked at Wen Tingzhou's back as he was away. Even though he felt reluctant, he could only hold it back. The Wen family had been protected by Duke Cheng's mansion for many years. It can be said that without Duke Cheng, there would be no Wen Tingzhou today. Duke Cheng's uncle died of illness. Even if the emperor did not send him there today, Wen Tingzhou would voluntarily volunteer to go there in person, otherwise he would not be at ease in his life.

Mu Yun knew that he was a person who valued friendship, and Mu Yun understood his thoughts. Therefore, even if Mu Yun knew that the journey was dangerous, he did not say a word to stop him. Men must have some blood to keep their true nature. If they blindly seek profit and avoid harm, how can they be worthy of their conscience?

Before Mu Yun could come back to his senses, he heard a sound of a carriage wheel. After a while, a carriage drove in. Mrs. Shan Er from the Duke's Mansion and her two daughters-in-law came.

Mu Yun quickly greeted him: "The second lady is here."

The second wife looked a little panicked. I think they had never expected this. When she saw Mu Yun, she said in surprise: "When the servant went to report, I thought I had heard it wrong, and my elder brother was gone. We never thought about it. It wasn't that they had won the battle on the battlefield, so how could they suddenly have an incurable emergency?"

Mrs. Shan Er was also born in a big family, and always felt that the sudden death of her eldest uncle was not as simple as it seemed.
Chapter completed!