Li Yue Shu's words made Wei Zi Miao pause, not answering directly. "Does Madam Shen know something?"
This was Wei family's internal affair. From their interactions over the past few days, Madam Shen was not someone who was nosy or overly curious.
Li Yue Shu smiled faintly, remaining composed under his scrutiny. "Since she was a wet nurse in the City Lord's mansion for over twenty years, she must have gone through extensive planning. The person behind this is either a mortal enemy of the Wei family, or they are targeting Hong Ning City."
The other party didn't directly try to kill the father and son of the Wei family. Instead, they lurked around them for so many years. The greatest possibility was the latter.
After all, the copper mine in Hong Ning City was equivalent to a gold mine sitting right there.
Li Yue Shu didn't say the latter part, but she believed that with Wei Zi Miao's intelligence, he would understand her meaning.
As expected, Wei Zi Miao's eyes deepened, his gaze towards her becoming more probing.
After a long silence, he slowly spoke, "I didn't expect Madam Shen, who is only fifteen or sixteen, to have such insight. It's truly a pity for her to be confined to the wilderness."
Li Yue Shu, who understood the probing in his words, pursed her lips, feeling a little helpless. "Actually... in a few more months, I'll be eighteen."
The original body had suffered from malnutrition since childhood. Although born on the same day as Li Xiang Ru, she always appeared two years younger.
If not for her careful nurturing over the past six months, she would probably have appeared even thinner and smaller.
Wei Zi Miao seemed taken aback that her focus was on this point, and he was momentarily stunned, looking somewhat endearingly foolish.
Li Yue Shu's lips curved slightly. "Young Master Wei, remember to take your medicine on time. After you've handled your family affairs, we can talk about nurturing."
Wei Zi Miao no longer pursued the previous topic and nodded in acknowledgment.
He watched the backs of the three people leaving. Thinking of Li Yue Shu's words earlier, a light that was difficult to decipher flickered in his eyes.
Shen Wei sensed the gaze behind him and couldn't help but glance at the person beside him, his thin lips pressed together.
This woman seemed to be overly concerned about Wei Zi Miao's affairs.
Li Yue Shu was unaware of what these two men were thinking and directly took Shen Wei and Shen Ting Yi out to play.
With the copper mine in Hong Ning City, it was more bustling than the towns they had passed along the way.
Li Yue Shu took the opportunity to buy many things, with gifts for everyone in her household.
If she couldn't carry it, she would have probably continued buying.
...
Because the first three days were for taking the antidote, Li Yue Shu checked Wei Zi Miao's condition daily.
One day, as Li Yue Shu finished her check and was about to return to her courtyard, Wei Zi Miao suddenly spoke, "Madam Shen, there will be a banquet at home tomorrow. I hope Madam Shen can grace us with her presence."
Li Yue Shu was slightly stunned and looked at him with confusion. "Is there any joyous occasion in the manor?"
Wei Zi Miao, while tidying his sleeves, replied, "My sister went missing for many years and was only found a few days ago. My father is hosting a banquet at the manor and inviting everyone to attend."
Li Yue Shu was surprised.
Wei Zi Miao had a sister?
The original book only mentioned his family's ruin; it didn't mention a sister.
Although Li Yue Shu was confused, she didn't say much and agreed.
Although they were staying at the City Lord's mansion, they were still guests. Since they were attending the banquet, they naturally had to prepare gifts.
After all, it was the City Lord's mansion, and the gifts couldn't be too shabby. Li Yue Shu went to explore Hong Ning City alone.
What she didn't know was that on a tea house not far from the City Lord's mansion, two pairs of eyes had been watching her since she stepped out.
The man standing behind lowered his voice and said respectfully, "Master, it was that woman who ruined our plans. I'm afraid she has also cured Wei Zi Miao's poison."
The man in front of him wore a bamboo hat, half of his face hidden in shadow, making it impossible to see his face.
After a long silence, the man slowly spoke, his voice deep and hoarse, "It doesn't matter. Keep an eye on the City Lord's mansion. Don't waste time on irrelevant people."
After speaking, he seemed to recall something and asked, "How is the matter I arranged?"
The person behind him replied respectfully, "Master, rest assured. The real Wei Lian Yi is dead. No one in this world will ever know her identity."
...
The return of the City Lord's long-lost daughter was a major event for Hong Ning City, and the entire city became lively.
Li Yue Shu was not a local and was a guest at the City Lord's mansion. Therefore, she only appeared with Shen Wei and Shen Ting Yi when the banquet began, choosing a corner seat.
Wei Zi Miao wanted to lead them to the front, but Li Yue Shu refused.
In her previous life, she disliked socializing and would avoid attending events whenever possible.
Seeing this, Wei Zi Miao didn't say much and turned to entertain guests.
Li Yue Shu took care of Shen Wei and Shen Ting Yi. Since they were sitting in a corner, not many people paid attention to them.
She served Shen Wei a dish and looked up to see a woman accompanying Wei Tong Hao. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
The woman looked very thin, around twenty years old, and bore some resemblance to Wei Tong Hao.
But for some reason, Li Yue Shu felt that this woman looked somewhat familiar.
"Mother, are you looking at the person next to the City Lord?" Shen Ting Yi suddenly spoke, pulling her thoughts back.
Li Yue Shu looked at her and nodded, "Mother feels she looks a little familiar. It must be a mistake."
Shen Ting Yi curiously looked at the woman, having no impression at all. But speaking of familiarity...
She suddenly turned to look at Wei Zi Miao in the crowd, "Why do I feel that Young Master Wei looks more familiar?"
Li Yue Shu was confused and followed her gaze. "Why do you say that?"
Shen Ting Yi blinked. "Mother, don't you think his chin and mouth are very much like Ling'er's?"
As soon as she said this, Li Yue Shu's face was filled with surprise. She subconsciously examined Wei Zi Miao's chin.
Now that she mentioned it, it was indeed a little similar.
Shen Wei, who had just finished a mouthful of rice, looked up and happened to see Li Yue Shu staring at Wei Zi Miao in a daze.
He subconsciously frowned. "A Shu..."
"Everyone!"
Wei Tong Hao suddenly spoke, his smile uncontrollable, immediately drawing everyone's attention. "Thank you all for gracing us with your presence. Let me introduce my daughter—Wei Lian Yi."
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Yue Shu's eyes widened.
Wei Lian Yi?
The mother of Wei Ling was also called Wei Lian Yi.
She suddenly remembered that this woman's appearance was very much like Madam Wei's!
A bold guess surfaced in Li Yue Shu's mind, but she dismissed it.
Madam Wei looked older than Wei Zi Miao. Although she resembled this woman, their ages didn't match at all.
But they had the same name, similar appearances, and even Wei Ling resembled Wei Zi Miao somewhat. Could there really be such a coincidence in the world?
Li Yue Shu spent the entire banquet observing that Wei Lian Yi and Wei Zi Miao, her brow furrowed in thought.
Lost in her thoughts, she naturally didn't notice the resentful gaze from her side, which had been fixed on her throughout the entire banquet.
From the first time she met Wei Zi Miao, this woman had been secretly looking at him from time to time.
It was clearly just a consultation, yet she was extremely concerned about the Wei family's affairs. Could it be...
Could she be in love with that sickly young man?!