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Chapter 93 The Arson Case at the Yu Mansion (Part 14)

Madam Yu has been released.

She was taken back to the mansion by her son in a daze, while the body of Steward Zhong was sent back to the Yu mansion.

However, the Yu family did not even open the gates. The two young masters of the Yu family spoke at the same time, saying that the murderer was not allowed to enter.

Finally, Butler Zhong's body was taken to a mass grave.

Mrs. Yu fainted.

She didn't believe that Butler Zhong would kill Yu Yuanwang, but she had suspected that Butler Zhong had killed Yanni.

Because he had said more than once that he would solve this problem for himself.

That night, Yu Yuanwang's mind was not on his mistress at all, making it the perfect opportunity to kill her.

When Madam Yu woke up, she wanted to give Steward Zhong a proper burial, but the people she sent to the mass grave could not find Steward Zhong's body.

There were footprints of wild animals at the scene, so Madam Yu locked herself in the Buddhist hall and never stepped out of the Yu residence again.

Shen Lan returned from the Yang family three days later.

Over the past three days, she painted a portrait of Mr. Rongshan and his grandson, and the figures in the painting are indistinguishable from the real people.

Yang Feng had no concept of his own appearance since childhood. There was no mirror in his home, and he could only see his blurry reflection in the water.

For the first time, he clearly saw what his facial features looked like.

He had thick eyebrows, large and bright double eyelids, a high nose, and lips of moderate thickness, making him a handsome face.

Yang Feng happily pulled his grandfather and said, "Grandpa, with my looks, will I never have to worry about finding a wife?"

The hermit of Rongshan patted his head and said, "Of course, you are my grandson, Yang Zi."

Shen Lan listened to the old man tell her about Yang Feng's background.

He was born in Aoki Prefecture. When the hermit Rongshan found him, he was surrounded by dead people. He was only a month old and was being held tightly in his mother's arms.

His mother, in the last moments of her life, bit her own finger and put it in her child's mouth.

She probably thought at that time that even if her child could live for just one more moment, it would be good.

Mr. Rongshan took him home and raised him. At first, he thought he wouldn't survive, but unexpectedly, he raised him with great care and attention.

When Shen Lan left, she left Yang Feng a cookbook, the kind with pictures and text.

Mr. Rongshan gave her three paintings and calligraphies as a reward, telling her to take them back and sell them for money.

Shen Lan said goodbye to them and walked back with the calligraphy and painting in her arms.

Everywhere on the street, people were hearing that the arson case at the Yu residence had been closed, and the murderer was the Yu family's steward.

Say anything.

Some say that Steward Zhong and Madam Yu had an affair and conspired to kill Lord Yu. In the end, Steward Zhong took the blame for all the crimes on Madam Yu's behalf.

Some people say that Butler Zhong was pushed out by Madam Yu to take the blame, and that Madam Yu set the fire to burn the mistress to death.

Shen Lan knew that, at this point in the case, it was almost impossible to find the real culprit.

Butler Zhong died at the perfect time.

He did have the motive and opportunity to commit the crime. He confessed voluntarily, and both Prefect Song and Magistrate Yan will help to close the case as soon as possible.

At Jufulou Restaurant, Song Yalian was reciting poems with a group of daughters of officials.

She founded a poetry society and invites like-minded girls to get together every month.

Her reputation for talent spread, and many families were willing to marry her even though she was born out of wedlock.

Xiao Huan's face was still a little swollen, but no one cared whether a maid had been beaten.

She stood respectfully behind Song Yalian, serving her tea and water, and handing her a brush to grind ink.

"Look, young lady, it looks like Miss Shen," Xiao Huan said, pointing to Shen Lan passing by downstairs.

She harbored resentment towards Shen Lan, feeling that the punishment she received from Song Yalian last time was because of Shen Lan.

When Song Yalian saw Shen Lan holding the scroll, she was reminded of what happened that day, and her distress was palpable.

"Go and invite Miss Shen up here," she said with a smile.

A young lady from the magistrate's residence asked curiously, "Whom is Sister Song inviting?"

The members of their poetry club are fixed; if someone wants to join halfway through, it doesn't just require Song Yalian's approval.

Song Yalian said with a charming smile, "This Miss Shen is staying at my residence. I've heard that her painting skills are so outstanding that even the painter Wen doesn't think much of her. Since we're all here today, why don't we appreciate Miss Shen's paintings together?"

The girl frowned slightly, somewhat displeased. "Such an arrogant person is probably not compatible with us."

"Sister Lu is right. We usually don't dare to say that we are good at calligraphy and painting, but she is so arrogant. She even looks down on Wen Huashi. She really doesn't know her own limitations!"

The Lin family has always been an appendage of the Song family, and Miss Lin had long since clung to Song Yalian's coattails, sharing the same fate with her.

Song Yalian quickly reassured everyone: "Sisters, don't be angry. She comes from a small county town. Maybe she's just not used to the world. She didn't mean to humiliate my master."

"What a country bumpkin, so arrogant!" Miss Lin said fiercely. "Sister Song, Sister Lu, don't give her a good look later, let me teach her a lesson!"

Song Yalian looked at her with difficulty: "Qingqian, don't do anything rash, she is a guest in my house."

Lu Tongzhi was well-informed, and Lu Xiangxiang also knew that the guest staying at the Song residence was Xiao Ji.

Since Xiao Ji is not yet married, he naturally cannot have a wife with him. Therefore, the identity of this Miss Shen is quite interesting.

Xiao Huan quickly brought Shen Lan upstairs.

She looked excited, as if she could already see Shen Lan being humiliated in front of all the noble ladies.

Shen Lan originally didn't want to come up, since Song Yalian wasn't her master.

But considering Xiao Ji's relationship with the Song family, she couldn't very well refuse to give the Song family girl face.

Shen Lan saw a group of beautiful young women, each dressed in fine clothes and adorned with jade hairpins, with faces as beautiful as lotus blossoms and superior temperament.

Shen Lan felt like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden, with too many eyes to see.

"Is that a painting you're holding, Miss Shen? May we take a look?" Lin Qingqian was the first to speak.

Shen Lan herself hasn't even opened it yet.

Mr. Rongshan wanted to give her some calligraphy and paintings and let her choose. She didn't have much appreciation for calligraphy and paintings, so she just picked up three pieces at random.

She was not very willing to display the gifts that others gave her in public.

"Sorry, these things belong to other people, so it's not appropriate for the girls to see them."

Lin Qingqian could tell from her clothes that she was not of high status, and immediately lowered her expression.

"I don't know where you get the audacity to not even give Miss Song face. Do you really think you're someone important?"

Someone scoffed, "Could it be that she thinks she's Lord Xiao's legitimate wife?"

"What a joke! Everyone knows that Lord Xiao's fiancée is Minister Zhao's precious daughter. Lord Xiao isn't blind; how could he mistake a fish eye for a pearl?"

Shen Lan thought in surprise: It turns out they know more about Xiao Ji than she does.

As for the girls' sarcastic remarks, Shen Lan didn't feel anything; after all, she looked at them like a group of middle school students.

"If you ladies have nothing else, I'll be taking my leave now." She wanted to go back and discuss the case with Xiao Ji.

There are definitely still mysteries surrounding the Yu family case that haven't been solved. Even if the government closes the case, she still wants to find out the truth.