The Comeback of the Charming Farmer's Wife

Chapter 2077 - 2079: Wanting More Silver

Yang Chuxia raised an eyebrow, wondering if this girl was overreacting, even committing suicide.

"Search her room and see if there’s anything unusual, and while you’re at it, pack her belongings and send them to her mother." After thinking for a moment, she added, "Send Liu to inquire about her family, see if they’ve been in contact with anyone recently. As for the body, return it to her mother, and give a bit more silver at that time."

"Yes!"

Quickly, Hongye’s body was taken away, and Ming Lan led people to Hongye’s room, but found nothing that didn’t belong to Prince An’s Mansion.

However, by the afternoon, the people who went to Hongye’s home returned with unpleasant looks.

"Madam, Hongye’s mother wants to come to our mansion to make a scene, saying we’ve caused the death of her good daughter."

"Hmph, let her come and make a fuss if she wants. Hongye was sold on a death contract, meaning her life or death is up to the master. Besides, Hongye committed suicide by biting her tongue; does she not distinguish between that and being murdered?"

"Madam, she’s just unwilling to accept it and wants more silver."

Yang Chuxia then asked, "How much silver did you give them?"

"The people who went to Hongye’s home said they gave fifty taels of silver."

"Fifty taels are not little; enough for her and her two children to live well for years." Yang Chuxia remarked, "No need to give more; she doesn’t have the courage to cause trouble."

"Yes!"

After the messenger left, Liu arrived shortly.

"Madam Da’an."

Yang Chuxia saw him about to kneel and quickly let him rise.

"Did you find anything out?"

"Madam, you hit the nail on the head." Liu scratched his head, "I heard, that Hongye’s mother hasn’t been the same these past two months. Rumor has it that her family has been eating meat and fish every meal, very well indeed, and that Hongye’s brother has been sent to school, while Hongye’s sister got four new outfits this month. Even Hongye’s mother has a new hairpin, and people in the courtyard say Hongye’s mother has struck it rich."

"Madam, this little tramp Hongye must have an issue." Ming Lan continued, "Hongye’s family has three kids, her mother does no work, and when Hongye’s father was alive, they relied on him selling sugar figures to earn silver for the family. Hongye’s father died the year before last, so they relied on Hongye’s odd jobs to support the family, barely making ends meet until Hongye entered our mansion when their days improved. Yet, Hongye’s monthly silver allowance barely covers basic needs, let alone affords fish, meat, new clothes, and jewelry."

"Sister Ming Lan’s analysis is correct." Liu chuckled, "A brother of mine happened to stay near Hongye’s home, and he said he once saw a fat nanny come looking for Hongye’s mother."

Yang Chuxia’s eyes lit up, "A fat nanny? Could he remember what she looks like?"

"He can, why wouldn’t he? My brother has the sharpest eyes."

Seeing how happily Liu spoke, one might think the person was his own brother.

Yang Chuxia asked with a smile, "Is he someone you’ve recently met in the Capital City?"

"Yes." Liu scratched his head again, "Although I’m with madam now, not having to worry about food and drink, if madam doesn’t assign me tasks, I also get quite bored. Sometimes, out of sheer boredom, I’ll do my old trade and happen to meet some brothers nearby."

Yang Chuxia nodded, "In that case, I’ll send someone along with you, and let your brother describe the nanny’s appearance and have it drawn."

"No problem, leave it to Liu."