The fate was changed, the mistress of the Hou family was slapped in the face and made money to win

Chapter 757: Unsigned Letter

the other side.

Zhong Xingyun was sitting in the study.

The housekeeper stood aside, looking at his master's extremely ugly face, and advised carefully.

"Master, now that things have come to this, don't be too sad and hurt yourself."

"How can I not be sad in this situation!" Zhong Xingyun leaned back in his chair. "Originally, I thought that I couldn't rely on Yixue, that rebellious girl, and I could only rely on Yiyu and try to find a good marriage for her, but I didn't expect that now..."

Originally, he was going to marry into the Mingchang Marquisate, knowing that he would have a lot of help in the court in the future, so everything could not be better.

But within a short period of time, the marriage was called off, he became a laughing stock in the city, and now even Yi Yu had lost her life.

A good family has become like this, and his career will probably be affected in the future. How can he not be sad or angry in this situation!

"Master, the second young lady has always been filial. If she were still alive, she would definitely feel bad to see you so sad." The housekeeper said in a high-sounding consolation, "You must take care of yourself. After all, the Zhong family still depends on you to support it."

"Filial?" Zhong Xingyun's face was full of disappointment. "I originally thought I had two filial daughters, but now it seems that I have given birth to two rebellious daughters. Each one is more opinionated than the other. If Yiyu hadn't disobeyed me and insisted on running out to find her sister, things wouldn't have turned out like this!"

Zhong Xingyun's tone was full of disappointment. Although there was also pain, it was obvious that dissatisfaction prevailed at this moment.

The housekeeper stood aside. He had been in the Zhong family for many years and had watched Zhong Yixiu and Zhong Yiyu grow up. Now, hearing what his master said, he couldn't help but feel a little unfair for Zhong Yiyu.

However, in front of Zhong Xingyun, he naturally didn't dare to say anything. He could only respond and persuade him a few more words.

Just as he was about to find an excuse to leave, a servant outside the door brought in a letter.

"Master, this was just delivered to you by someone who said he must give it to you personally."

The butler took the letter and handed it to Zhong Xingyun.

Looking at the blank envelope, Zhong Xingyun was a little confused. After opening it and reading the contents, he fell silent.

"Sir, who sent this letter?"

"I don't know. There's no signature. They just asked me to meet them tomorrow."

"It's too strange that this is just an appointment without any context. Master, do you want to go?" asked the butler.

Zhong Xingyun's eyes fell on the letter paper. "It says here that it can help me to have a smooth career in the future and rise to a higher level in the court."

Now, the road to Mingchang Marquis' Mansion is blocked, and there are not many good relationships with other court officials. Although I don't know who wrote the letter, but... it doesn't hurt to meet them!

The next day, Zhong Xingyun left the Zhong family by carriage at the time agreed in the letter.

After learning that Zhong Xingyun had left home, Zhong's mother went to Zhong Yixiu's yard.

Today she brought more food, and after sending the guards away, she stuffed the food in little by little through the crack in the door.

"Yixue, I have already tested your father's intentions last night. Although he has not yet agreed to let you go, don't worry, mother will find a way to save you."

Zhong's mother pulled Zhong Yixiu's hand through the crack in the door, her tone full of determination.

Feeling the force of Zhong's mother's hand, Zhong Yixue's nose felt sore, "Mother, you really don't blame me? If it weren't for me, Yiyu might not have gone out, and wouldn't have..."

"Don't say such stupid things. This matter cannot be blamed on you, and you must not blame yourself. Now that your sister is gone, mother only has you. Even for mother, you must be well and nothing can happen to you."

"Mother, don't worry, nothing will happen to me. I've figured it out, and I will live well." Zhong Yixiu took a bite of the bun that was stuffed into her mouth, and tears slid down her cheeks and were swallowed together with the food in her mouth.

After Zhong Yixiu finished eating, Zhong's mother left reluctantly. However, just as she walked out of the yard, she saw Zhong Xingyun returning.

Seeing Mother Zhong coming out of Zhong Yixue's yard, and looking at the food box in her hand, Zhong Xingyun stared at her coldly, "You are a good mother."

"Master." Mother Zhong hid the food box behind her with a guilty conscience. "No matter what, Yixue is our daughter after all. You can't just watch her starve to death."

"From now on, you don't have to sneakily bring her food. I will order someone to bring her three meals a day."

Hearing Zhong Xingyun's words, Zhong's mother suddenly became happy, "Master, I knew you wouldn't watch Yixue starve. Are you no longer angry? If so, can you let her go..."

"Don't even think about letting her out." Zhong Xingyun interrupted Mother Zhong's words, "I'm also warning you, don't play any tricks, she can only be locked up in this yard, and as for when to release her, it's up to me. If you dare to release her in private, don't blame me for being rude!"

"Yes, I understand." Zhongmu lowered her head and responded.

Zhong Xingyun shifted his gaze towards the closed courtyard. His eyes were deep and it was unknown what he was thinking. After a while he turned around and left.

Although Zhong Yixiu was still imprisoned, Zhong's mother thought that Zhong Xingyun had shown signs of loosening up, which was good news.

In the evening, Zhong's mother went to the kitchen. She originally wanted to cook something for Zhong Yixiu herself, but she was told that the master had given an order that the meals delivered every day must be according to his arrangements, and no one was allowed to deliver food privately.

Although Zhong's mother felt a little strange, she didn't think much about it. She was also worried that if she insisted on cooking herself, it might annoy Zhong Xingyun again, so she gave up.

After a few days, Zhong Yixiu's food was delivered on time, but Zhong Xingyun still refused to let her go.

It was not until the day of Zhong Yiyu's funeral that Zhong Xingyun told his mother early in the morning that Zhong Yixiu could go with him to see her off.

The stone that had been hanging in Zhong's mother's heart fell to the ground, and she hurried to Zhong Yixiu's yard.

"Yixue, that's great. It seems your father has forgiven you." Mother Zhong said with tears in her eyes.

"Mother, don't cry." Zhong Yixiu subconsciously spoke to comfort her mother, but when she opened her mouth, she felt dizzy.

"Yixue, what's wrong with you?" Zhong's mother reached out and supported Zhong Yixue, who was shaking.

"It's okay. Maybe I've been locked up for too long and I'm feeling a little uncomfortable for a while."

Zhong Yixue shook her head gently, but she could faintly feel a strange pain, like a poisonous snake coiled around the pillar, climbing up bit by bit...