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Mother Cheng was stunned for a moment before she realized, "Madam is talking about the fact that Mr. Dongyue caught the cold eight years ago?"

Mrs. Bai closed her eyes slightly and nodded slightly.

Mother Cheng frowned and recalled for a moment before saluting to Lu Lifu, "Your Excellency was ill once eight years ago, but it was just a cold, it was not serious...Madam is inconvenient to speak, this old slave has overstepped the rules."

Lu Li nodded, "Mother Cheng, please tell me."

"Eight years ago, after the Lantern Festival, my lord was suddenly very busy, either on errands in the yamen, or looking through files in the study. My wife persuaded me that it was cold in the winter and the New Year was approaching, so I asked my lord to rest more. My lord refused to listen, Madam had no choice but to prepare more charcoal basins in the study, and often sent some hot food to remind you to keep warm, but you still fell ill from overwork, the wind and cold hit your bones, and you fell ill."

Mother Cheng recalled what happened at that time, "Your Excellency was ill, so Madam moved him to the inner courtyard to recuperate, and asked the doctor to come and see him. He said that it was wind evil entering the body, and a few doses of medicine would cure the disease." , It’s not a big deal. But the adult’s behavior is very unusual, he is very worried and sad. The adult often has nightmares at night, and often wakes up. After waking up, it is difficult to fall asleep. How to keep it, which storekeeper in the shop is shrewd and loyal, what to do in the next few years, etc., and even mentioned how to deal with the funeral after death, as if explaining the funeral..."

"My lord has always acted calmly, and I have never been in such a panic. At first, my wife felt that something was wrong, but my lord gradually recovered, and these symptoms disappeared. My wife said with a smile, it can be seen that I am afraid when I am sick..."

"My lord's condition is repeated, and it's almost Chinese New Year. During the period, my emotions are always like that. Because I was sick, everything turned around after recovery. Madam thought it was just the fault of illness, and the servant did not feel that there was anything wrong. Mr. Cai mentioned it just now. Madam thought of this. After a while, the servant also felt that something was wrong."

Lu Li frowned slightly, "Has anyone visited Mr. Bo before this period of time?"

"Your Excellency is busy with official duties, there are a lot of things to deal with every day, and there are many guests..."

"Is there something special, such as a sudden visit after not seeing each other for many years?"

"This..." Mother Cheng thought for a while, her face apologetic, "I don't know."

Lu Li looked at Mrs. Bai, and Mrs. Bai also shook her head, expressing that she really couldn't remember.

Seeing that the two of them really couldn't remember, Lu Li didn't bother with this question anymore, and instead asked, "Did Mr. Bo mention anything very important to his wife?"

Madam Bai shook her head again.

Cheng's mother added, "Adults are very separated from public and private, and never bring the affairs of the office back to the inner house..."

"My lord, before the accident, did you behave abnormally?"

Mother Cheng affirmed, "That's not true." She also specifically looked at Mrs. Bai to confirm, and Mrs. Bai also nodded.

"Have you not handed over anything to Madam for safekeeping before?"

Mrs. Bai shook her head and sighed, indeed not.

"Maybe the adults have other ideas, or you just mentioned it casually. Madam's body is just right, so don't think about it too hard. If you can remember it later, just let someone tell me. It doesn't matter if you don't remember it." You can't force it, and chatted with Mrs. Bai about other things.

For example, Mr. Bo's usual personality and his views on accepting bribes.

Mrs. Bai wrote on Cheng's mother's hand, and Cheng's mother answered on her behalf.Bai Mingtao is a very upright official. He is most opposed to accepting bribes and squeezing the people's fat and anointing. However, if there are cases in office, especially those related to corruption and bribery, they must be severely punished. Don't change your mind!

Lu Li pondered, "If your lord... hides a large sum of money in private..."

Cheng's mother raised her eyebrows slightly, "It's impossible!"

After speaking, I felt that my attitude was not good, so I hurriedly saluted and apologized, "I hope you don't blame the servant for losing his composure. It's just that my lord and his wife have a very good relationship. The money and accounts in the family are all transparent. It is absolutely impossible for the lord to hoard money privately. Furthermore, the adult is the head of the family, and he can decide everything, not to mention that it is not fun to not love women by nature, even if we really have such hobbies, our wife is also very generous, and I will definitely not refuse, and the adult has no reason to hide it privately. money……"

Lu Li also felt that it was unusual, so he chatted with Mrs. Bai and Mother Cheng for a long time, and it was still about Mr. Bai.

Pai Xu sat on the side to accompany him, adding something from time to time.

The few people chatted for a long time, until it was reported outside that the new Xingyuan Mansion Yin Master Zhang came over.

Bo Xu hurriedly stood up and went out to greet him, not wanting that Master Zhang had brought someone in just as he walked out of Mrs. Bo's yard.

Bo Xu was a little unhappy, "Master Zhang stay here, this is where my mother recuperates. My mother is sick, so I'm afraid she won't be able to receive guests."

This Mr. Zhang is wearing a vermilion official uniform and a gold and jade belt. He has dark eyebrows and is full of official authority. "I'm here to pay a visit to Mrs. Sister-in-law. Mr. Bai is not here. I need to explain some handover matters to Mrs. Sister-in-law."

He was pressured by his rank, and Bai Xu couldn't stop him anymore, so he sent someone to report to the house.Not long after, Cheng's mother came to invite her personally, "Master Zhang is very polite, and my wife is here to invite you."

Master Zhang snorted coldly, flung his sleeves and walked into the room.

After entering the room, it was as if Xiong Lie had sent a message, there were three other men besides Mrs. Bai and her maid.Of these three men, one is mighty and arrogant, the other two are handsome young men, one is beautiful and wealthy, and the other has clear eyebrows and is next to Mrs. Bai's bed.The one next to Mrs. Bai's bed is probably Lu Li in the news.

Mr. Zhang didn't pay any attention to anyone, and just bowed his hands in a perfunctory salute, "Mrs. Bai is well. I am the newly appointed governor of Xingyuan Mansion. Because Mr. Bai passed away in a hurry, and I didn't hand over the affairs accurately, I had to seal him off." The study room of the government office is carefully organized. The unexpected death of Mr. Bo is sad, but the deceased is already dead. The family members should send him off so that he can re-enter reincarnation without any worries. Why did I hear that the Bai family intends to investigate further? Master Bai’s cause of death?”

The room was quiet.

Mrs. Bo groaned, Mother Cheng lowered her eyebrows, and Bo Xu looked at Lu Li anxiously.Lu Li frowned slightly, and naturally heard the disapproval, Zhao Zhu snorted coldly, showing contempt on his face, Shen Wansha wanted to speak, but Lu Li shook his head to stop him.

Mr. Zhang didn't wait for others to answer, and he continued, "Mr. Bai will be famous all his life, and I hope you don't do bad things with good intentions. I don't know what is found out, but will there be any problems in the handover of government affairs... …Several think about it.”

Mr. Zhang finished speaking on his own, ignored anyone, flicked his sleeves, and left in a cold manner.

Mrs. Bai was trembling with anger, this Zhang was threatening them!

Bo Xu was also a little flustered, he really wanted to find out the truth to comfort his father's spirit in heaven, but he didn't want to damage his father's reputation because of this matter!

The emotions of the two masters changed, and the subordinates were naturally uneasy. Lu Li sighed softly and comforted him, "I already have some ideas about Master Bai's death, but the evidence is insufficient. Now that the Shangguan is blocking it, the truth cannot be ignored. Let me think about it again." Method, don't worry, this matter is not something that can be done in a day or two..."

Mrs. Bai's mood gradually settled down, she held Lu Li's hand tightly, and her eyes showed pleading expressions.

Lu Li patted her hand, "Madam, don't worry, I will do my best."

Seeing that Mrs. Bo was about to cry again, Lu Li hurriedly found a topic to divert her attention, and looked around, "The eight-treasure hairpin on the dressing table is really beautiful, luxurious and elegant yet elegant, but it belongs to Madam? "

Mrs. Bai looked over, with a little smile in her eyes.

Cheng's mother said, "I really told you to tell me. Last year, my lord painted a pattern and made a whole set of jewelry for my wife. This eight-treasure hairpin is one of them. Everyone who has seen it says it looks good. It is the most suitable for our wife." Woolen cloth!"

Cheng Xu's eyes were also a little hot, "Father treats mother very well..."

Shen Wansha held back for a long time without saying a word. This would reveal Lu Li's intention to comfort him. Thinking that he was the most familiar with jewelry, he ran over without a trace and picked up the eight-treasure hairpin, "Let me see, let me see—" —Oh, it’s really a good thing! The workmanship of the base is like the craftsmanship of Master Li. Master Li’s skill is unmatched, and the inlay and gold-plated handwriting are meticulous and meticulous, without any confusion... Tsk tsk, there is no one else but Master Li for such an ingenious creation. Master Li has rarely come out of the mountain in recent years, and it is rare in the capital!"

Mother Cheng smiled, "This young master has good eyesight, and it was Mr. Li who was entrusted with a lot of money by the adults to build it for his wife."

Shen Wansha looked at the Eight Treasures Hairpin carefully for a long while, then suddenly asked, "When did your lord give this to your wife?"

"Let's go to the New Year's Day..." Seeing Mrs. Bai's face getting better and better, Cheng's mother continued to praise her.

However, Lu Li felt that something was wrong with Shen Wansha. Although his smile was as bright and lovely as before, there was a noticeable pause when he spoke. Others couldn't feel it, but he could see it.

What's wrong with this...

Since Mr. Zhang came to demonstrate, he obviously got some news. It was inconvenient for Lu Li and the others to stay here. Seeing Mrs. Bai's mood calmed down, she offered to leave, and Mother Cheng saw her off in person.

"Where is Bai Fang now?" Lu Li thought of this person, wondering if the Bai family knew about her.

A stern look flashed in Cheng's mother's eyes, "A girl's family has no shame in doing such a thing. If the housekeeper hadn't been there in time, everyone would have known about it. How dare the family indulge in indulgence? Now lock her up in the mansion. I've been thinking behind closed doors."

"Oh? She said it herself?" Lu Li's eyes flickered. How much do people in Baifu know?

"She confessed herself that she had an affair with a foreigner..." Mother Cheng was a little ashamed, "Madam has seen a private meeting of men and women in the courtyard... I am afraid it is Sister Fang. Her man is a gangster, I am afraid It was only when she was exposed that she attacked Madam...I learned about this a few days ago, but I didn't inform you in time, it's really an embarrassment for this family..."

It seems that Bai Fang did not explain everything.

Lu Li's smile didn't reach his eyes, "It's okay, mom doesn't need to worry..."

He will make Bai Fang understand that any evil deed must be paid for.