Dou Ying was truly frightened this time, kowtowing desperately, "Your Highness, please calm your anger. This concubine will never dare mention this matter again. Your Highness, calm your anger!"
She looked up at Su Yunmo, flustered, "Momo, quickly beg for mercy for your second aunt. Even if not for second aunt's sake, your second uncle and your father are brothers."
Su Yunmo sighed, reaching out a small hand to tug at Ye Jingyu's clothes, "Forget it."
Making such a scene would only bring shame to the General's Mansion.
Ye Jingyu frowned, displeased, and said nothing.
Su Yunmo turned back and hugged him, nuzzling his chest, "Alright, alright, don't be angry anymore. Do it for my sake, okay?"
Ye Jingyu cast a somewhat helpless glance at the little dumpling in his arms.
She was truly adept at leveraging her advantages.
Ye Jingyu looked up and swept a cold glance at Dou Ying, "What are you still standing here for? Get out!"
"Yes, yes, this concubine will get out now." Dou Ying scrambled to her feet and ran out, tripping over a stone halfway and falling headlong.
Ye Jingyu sneered, "How can you have such relatives?"
Su Yunmo shrugged her shoulders, "Who knows."
For her useless son, her second aunt would do anything. She only hoped that after this, she would learn her lesson and stop setting her sights on the General's Mansion.
Dou Ying stumbled out of the General's Mansion, running towards her own residence as if someone were chasing her.
Halfway there, she collided with a carriage.
Fortunately, Linlang's driving skills were superb. The horse was only startled and reared up, but no one was injured.
Lin Yuning, inside the carriage, was startled, "What's going on?"
"Your Highness, someone suddenly ran into us. It seems to be the wife of the Su family's second branch." Linlang lifted the carriage curtain.
Lin Yuning saw the disheveled person who had fallen to the ground, a hint of sarcasm flashing in her eyes, "So it's the Second Madam. Where are you rushing off to in such a hurry?"
Dou Ying, seeing the person in the carriage, was both surprised and fearful. She dared not reply, "It was this concubine's recklessness that startled your carriage. I beg the Princess of Lian not to blame me."
Today was truly an unlucky day. Why did she keep encountering members of the royal family?
Lin Yuning glanced up. Dou Ying was coming from the direction of the General's Mansion.
Her eyes flickered, and she softened her tone, "Linlang, quickly help the Second Madam up."
Linlang alighted from the carriage to help her.
Dou Ying was surprised that the Princess of Lian was so accommodating and thanked her repeatedly.
"I see the Second Madam appears distraught. Have you encountered some difficulty? May I inquire if I can hear about it? If it is indeed a difficult matter, perhaps I can help resolve it."
Dou Ying was overjoyed, "Does the Princess of Lian truly wish to help?"
She quickly knelt, "Your Highness's great kindness will be remembered by this concubine forever."
"Actually, it's not a major issue. My son was slandered and imprisoned by villains. I originally wanted to ask my fourth brother to intervene, but the young lady of the General's Mansion is not easy to deal with. She actually drove me out. My heart is filled with grievances."
She wiped away tears as she spoke.
Lin Yuning sneered inwardly.
Imprisoned for being slandered, she really dared to say it.
But it didn't matter.
"So that's how it is. This Princess is not aware of the case, so I cannot interfere. I'm afraid I cannot help you."
The hope that had just ignited in Dou Ying's eyes was once again dashed.
Lin Yuning continued, "However, this Princess does have a small suggestion. I wonder if the Second Madam is willing to listen?"
Dou Ying clutched at the last straw, "Please speak, Your Highness."
Lin Yuning twirled her fingers, a smile on her lips.
"This Princess also has dealings with Miss Su. I know that although she is young, she is a ruthless person. If you directly seek her help, she will naturally stay out of it."
"However, everyone is selfish. The reason she can stay out of it is simply because her own family is not involved in the trouble."
"If her own brother were to face such a calamity, I fear she would not be so at ease."
Linlang's eyes flickered, and she subconsciously glanced at Lin Yuning, but said nothing more.
Dou Ying's eyes suddenly lit up.
How could she not have thought of this?
She kowtowed and bowed, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your guidance!"
Wonderful, Xingzhe can be saved!
"It's not guidance, just a suggestion." Lin Yuning waved her hand, "Alright, it's getting late. This Princess still needs to return to the Marquis's Mansion."
Dou Ying quickly got up and moved to the side.
Linlang glanced at her, then stepped back into the carriage and drove away.
Dou Ying waited for her to leave before hurrying towards her residence.
She thought all the way and finally came up with a brilliant idea.
As she stepped into the courtyard gate, the butler rushed over, "Madam, please go and see. Miss is about to cry herself unconscious."
Because the matter of Yuqin Tower had failed to save Su Xingzhe, Dou Ying had locked Su Yinyin in her room without food or water upon her return yesterday.
Hearing the butler say something was going to happen, she hurried over.
Su Yinyin was lying on the ground, desperately banging on the door, crying until she was out of breath.
"Oh, my dearest Yinyin, are you alright?" Dou Ying quickly told the servants to pry open the door.
Su Yinyin threw herself into Dou Ying's arms, her eyes swollen from crying, begging, "I'll never dare again, Mother, please spare me, sob..."
Dou Ying patted her back, her eyes full of pity.
"It's all my fault for being foolish. Mother was preoccupied with your brother's affairs and in a fit of anger that I locked you up. Please don't blame Mother."
Su Yinyin sobbed.
When she returned yesterday, her mother had been so angry, she thought her mother was really going to kick her out of the mansion.
But now it seemed her mother still cared for her.
"It's my fault, Yinyin, don't cry anymore." Dou Ying held her in her arms, gently patting her back.
Su Yinyin sobbed, resting her head on Dou Ying's shoulder, her emotions slightly easing.
Dou Ying's eyes flickered, and she sighed sadly, "Mother is truly helpless. Today, Mother went to see your second brother."
"He was beaten all over his body, and he didn't even have enough to eat. Mother went to beg Su Yunmo to intercede, but I was almost locked up by the Ministry of Justice."
Su Yinyin looked up, tears still in her eyes, "Su Yunmo really dared to treat Mother like that? That's too much!"
"Let's not mention it, let's not mention it." Dou Ying shook her head, her heart aching, "It's nothing for Mother to suffer a little. As long as your second brother can be rescued, Mother will do anything."
Su Yinyin pursed her lips, feeling a little reluctant, "If Mother truly wants to save second brother, then Yinyin will also help."
"Do you mean it? You are truly Mother's good daughter." Dou Ying's eyes lit up, and her voice quickened.
"Mother has already thought of it. This matter must be handled by you. Usually, among the three young masters of the General's Mansion, Su Siyuan is the closest to Su Yunmo. If you can persuade him, your brother's matter will be easier to handle."
Su Yinyin recalled Su Siyuan's attitude towards her before, "But Su Siyuan doesn't like me."
Dou Ying's expression darkened, and she beat her chest and stamped her feet.
"Oh, how bitter is my life! I finally have a way, and you are hesitating. Your second brother has always treated you well. How can you bear it?"
Su Yinyin's face flushed, and she became anxious, "Mother, don't be sad, I'll go."
Anyway, it was just a try. If she could save her second brother, that would be great. She also wanted her second brother to be released soon.
"You agreed? I knew you would agree." Dou Ying got up and helped Su Yinyin up.
"Mother will personally arrange a private room for you at Cangguilou. Later, Mother will send a message to Su Siyuan, and you can ask him out and talk to him properly."