Blissful Days After Widowhood - Chapter 349

Gu Yin did not express her own identity when she was out, but the female guests of Elegant Hall were either rich or famous. They often met there, and they would definitely inquire about the specific identity of the owner. Gu Yin had not deliberately concealed it, so everyone naturally knew. 

Gu Yin said sternly, “Madam, please tell me.” 

Madam Lu continued, “There are rumors that before Madam Duke Lu joined the army as a cook, she was an orphan without a mother and father, and was bought into the juggling team. It was also said that this news was released by your family.” 

Gu Yin was stunned. Madam Lu carefully looked at her face, and when she saw that she really was surprised, she exhaled and said, “We naturally believe that you are not that kind of person. Usually when everyone drinks alcohol, they pour out words and deeds, but you are indifferent. If you really were such a person, the outside world would know and gossip about us.” 

Gu Yin frowned and said, “My family and Duke Lu’s mansion is indeed a little strenuous, but we won’t do such a dirty thing. And how do outsiders know about this kind of thing? How could they say that the news was released by my family?” 

Mrs. Lu explained to her, “It was said that Lady Lu went to pray for blessings, and your old lady also went to the nunnery that day.” 

Gu Yin understood it. 

In her eyes, the past was nothing, and when she knew it, she could only sigh that Mrs. Chen was ill-fated. But Mrs. Chen had become the wife of Duke Lu, and in the eyes of wealthy people, those were disgraceful things. Mrs. Chen, for her son, and herself would not mention those to others. But people would naturally not hide in front of Gods and Buddha, and they would definitely say everything. 

Her mother-in-law went to pray for blessings on the same day as her, and rumors spread immediately afterward. It was indeed a coincidence.

“I understand how my mother is, even if she hears anything, she won’t say it. When she went to pray that day and met Mrs. Chen, she didn’t mention it even when she got home, let alone spread what she heard to the capital. Thank you all for reminding me, I’ll go check this matter carefully.” 

That matter was really troublesome. If they didn’t get to the bottom of it, it would naturally lead to a deeper hatred with Duke Lu. It wasn’t that they were afraid of Duke Lu, but they didn’t need to take the blame. Madam Lu had a good relationship with her, so she was naturally willing to trust her, but what about others? 

If it really made people feel that they were the kind of people who talked nonsense, who would dare to talk and chat in Food of Heaven?

After thanking her, Gu Yin went downstairs to make the dessert. 

In the afternoon, she stopped work ahead of schedule for that matter and went home. 

She first told Mrs. Wang the ins and outs.

“I also felt bad for her and was angry at that old lady. What should I gain by embarrassing her daughter-in-law? I have a good impression of her daughter-in-law’s gentleness and tenderness. I recognized her that day and watched her. There were still maids and servants standing outside. I was afraid that if the old lady knew that I had talked to her, she would scold her. So I left immediately without saying anything.” 

Gu Yin handed the tea cup to her and said, “Mother, don’t worry. Naturally I know what you are like. I don’t blame you. I was just asking you about the situation. Besides you, was there anyone else who heard her when Mrs. Lu was praying for blessings?” 

Mrs Wang took a sip of tea in annoyance and recalled carefully, “It was a bad day, if it wasn’t for the fact that we owed Miss Shen, I would not have left the city in that weather. There were very few people in the nunnery that day, and the only one who was inside was a little nun, and the servants of Duke Lu’s mansion, but they were not too close.” 

The more Mrs. Wang talked, the lower her voice became.

She then said in regret, “If I knew that such a thing would happen, as soon as I recognized her, I would have left immediately. I shouldn’t have listened to her any more. Alas, although I was close at the time, when she prayed, it was very low-pitched, similar to raving, and it’s the most private thing. How could I listen carefully and inquire? I only heard about being abducted and sold, the wharf, the juggling class, etc. I consciously didn’t listen to it later. I only sighed in my heart that she was pitiful. If I knew this earlier, I should have…” 

“Mother, wait!” Gu Yin suddenly interrupted Wang, “What abduction? What port?” 

Mrs. Wang asked in a nonchalant manner, “What’s the matter? It’s what she said. I only heard these words.” 

Gu Yin walked around the room several times, and after calming down, she said, “Mother, do you still remember Uncle Ge and Aunt Ge?” 

“How can I not remember? We only left town for half a year, when we set up a stall on the pier earlier…” Speaking of which, Mrs Wang stood up abruptly and said, “You mean …” 

Gu Yin said with a nod of her head, “Although I know it’s unlikely. Although they say there are no coincidences in the world, our Xiao Ye was the child Qingyi was looking for and such coincidences have really happened. So I think this is also possible!” The old couple of the Ge family were far away in Hanshan Town, and there was no way to verify it. And they were only in the conjecture stage. If they asked, she was afraid that in the end, she would give the old couple false hope, especially Uncle Ge who had worked hard at the dock for all those years, and his health was not very good. 

The quickest and most convenient way, of course, to ask Mrs. Chen directly to see how much she remembered about her childhood and whether it could match the Ge family. 

But the rumors had come out, and it was not an exaggeration to say that the relationship between the two was in a state of flux. She didn’t know if Mrs. Chen also misunderstood. And even if she didn’t misunderstand, after all that she must have been locked up by Mrs. Qin, and she would not be released from the house. 

How could she get in touch with Mrs. Chen? 

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were worried when Gu Ye ran into the mansion from outside, shouting, “Feng Yu, don’t deceive people too much!”

In the blink of an eye, Feng Yu chased after him aggressively and said, “Your family dares to make up such rumors. You are not worthy of being a human being.” 

Gu Yin and Mrs. Wang hurried out, Gu Ye had already run in, and Feng Yu was chasing after him. 

The servants in the house surrounded him. Although Feng Yu was young, his martial arts skills were not low. The servants knew that he had a prominent family background by looking at his clothes, so they did not dare to do anything, but only dared to stop him. 

“It’s a misunderstanding!” Mrs. Wang hurriedly rushed over to block Gu Ye. 

That was what she caused. If her grandson was beaten, it would make her feel more uncomfortable than being hit directly. 

However, Mrs. Wang’s expectation of Feng Yu’s hit did not happen. When Feng Yu didn’t move, Gu Ye urged the servants, “What are you doing standing there stupidly? Go and close the door of our house!”