As Wen Mohan walked away, Qiutong pulled Yingxue and said, "Yingxue, what are you doing? Young Master Wen is the young lady's savior. He came to see the young lady out of good intentions. Why did you drive him away?"
"Sister Qiutong, do you know who framed the young lady today? It was his sister, the Princess of Han, Wen Moyu! One of them wants to kill the young lady, and the other is fawning over her. Who knows what these siblings are plotting. From now on, if you see Wen Mohan, chase him away." Yingxue was both angry and annoyed. She really couldn't figure out what tricks this pair of siblings were playing!
"If that's the case, how dare he come here?"
"He's thick-skinned!"
Xiao Man, who heard the two arguing outside, felt a sense of confusion. "Yinzhu, what are Qiutong and the others fussing about?"
Yinzhu applied medicine to Xiao Man while saying, "I don't know what they're doing. They're looking out the courtyard gate, probably waiting for the general."
"I think they're not waiting for my father, but for the old madam to come and cause trouble so they can run out for help." Xiao Man grinned, but the smile pulled at the wound on her face, causing her to gasp in pain.
"Don't laugh, don't laugh," Yinzhu said quickly. "Her Highness the Empress was too cruel. She scratched the young lady's face. It would be bad if it left a scar."
"It's just a small injury. The princess isn't her daughter, so she must be heartbroken." Xiao Man said gently, but she wondered why Wen Moyu was so insane. She dared to kill a princess. Did she really spare no effort to frame her?
"The Fifteenth Princess wasn't killed by the young lady. Why is she taking her anger out on the young lady!" Yinzhu was furious. "And the old madam. When she heard that the young lady killed the Fifteenth Princess, her first reaction was to expel the young lady from the general's mansion."
Xiao Man's eyes turned cold. "What did you say?"
Yinzhu realized she had let slip, but felt it didn't matter if Xiao Man knew. "As soon as the second and third young ladies returned, they went to the upper courtyard. The second young lady begged the old madam to save the young lady, and the third young lady told the old madam that you killed the Fifteenth Princess and asked the old madam to think of a solution. The old madam immediately said that the young lady was lawless and had done such a heinous thing, and wanted to expel you from the general's mansion. If it weren't for Granny Xu stopping her, she would have probably notified the elders and clansmen of the Xiao family."
"She's quite the schemer," Xiao Man sneered. "If I'm convicted of murdering a princess, expelling me from the general's mansion wouldn't be enough. That's a princess, not some nobody."
"Young lady, don't you think someone has been targeting you recently?" Yinzhu asked doubtfully. "The assassination a few days ago, the frame-up at the horse farm. That person seems to know your every move, setting traps step by step to lure you into them. If it weren't for your good luck, you would have died countless times."
"Yes, if it weren't for my good luck, I would have died countless times," Xiao Man said faintly. "It seems it's time to thoroughly clean up this general's mansion."
Wen Mohan returned to the prime minister's mansion with a gloomy expression. "Guiyi, go and check if there's any unusual activity among the dark guards in the mansion."
"Yes, young master."
Wen Mohan looked at the medicine box in his hand, a flicker of worry in his eyes. Why did Xiao Man's maid refuse him entry? The way that girl looked at him, she wanted to eat him alive. He hadn't done anything to harm Xiao Man.
A thought flashed through Wen Mohan's mind: unless... unless someone from the Wen family had done something to Xiao Man. Who could it be?
Wen Mohan thought about today's events. Today, Xiao Man was framed for killing the Fifteenth Princess. At the horse farm, Yingxue was still polite to him. After returning to the general's mansion, she immediately turned hostile.
"Wen Ying, what did Man'er do after returning to the mansion?" Wen Mohan asked. Su Dan Novel Network
"Reporting to the young master, after Miss Xiao returned to the mansion, she went to the third young lady Xiao's courtyard and beat her up. Then she returned to her own courtyard."
"Why did Man'er hit Xiao Ling?"
"This... this subordinate doesn't know. At the time, the young lady sent everyone away. This subordinate didn't dare to get too close. She was probably questioning her about something."
"Investigate Xiao Ling's recent every move."
"Yes, young master."
"Also, how has the Princess of Han been recently?"
"The Princess of Han has written several letters to Madam recently, but Madam hasn't replied."
Wen Mohan rubbed his temples. He hoped that this matter had nothing to do with Wen Moyu, not the slightest bit. If Xiao Man alienated him because of Wen Moyu, he would never let her off!
"Did she do anything unusual at today's polo match?"
"No, the Princess of Han sat in the viewing box the whole time and never left. Later, when she heard about the incident, she didn't go to join the fun and directly took her people back to the mansion." The dark guard said immediately, "The young master says he doesn't care about the young lady anymore, but in his heart, he still cares. After all, she's his own sister. Saying harsh words is one thing, but it takes determination to truly be ruthless."
"Didn't go to join the fun?" Wen Mohan narrowed his eyes. Given Wen Moyu's dislike for Xiao Man, how could she not go to join the fun when she heard Xiao Man was in trouble? Unless she was guilty!
"Han'er." Madam Wen's voice sounded outside the door. The dark guard immediately hid.
Wen Mohan stood up and opened the door. "Why has Mother come?"
Madam Wen entered and sat down. Seeing Wen Mohan's pale face and tired expression, she felt heartache. "Did you have a disagreement with your sister?"
"No, why does Mother ask?"
"Mother remembers that since childhood, you've doted on your sister the most. You always gave her the best food and toys," Madam Wen said with a smile. "And if anyone bullied her, even if it was a prince, you would argue vigorously and refuse to back down. Everyone envied me for having such good children, a harmonious brother and sister."
"Why is Mother suddenly thinking about the past?" Wen Mohan poured Madam Wen a cup of tea. Madam Wen took it and took a sip. "For some reason, I've been feeling a bit worried lately."
Madam Wen glanced at Wen Mohan and said lovingly, "Your injuries haven't fully healed yet, and you're still rushing around. What if you reopen the wound?"
"Please don't worry, Mother. I know what I'm doing."
"You know, that's what worries me, that you don't," Madam Wen sighed. "Yu'er has always been strong and competitive since she was young. The incident on the Qixi Festival, although an accident, has caused her indelible harm. Be more patient with her."
"Mother, you're talking to the wrong person. You should tell the Prince of Han to be more patient with my sister." Wen Mohan understood that Wen Moyu must have said something to Madam Wen, which led to Madam Wen coming to talk to him.