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Chapter 411: The Shadowy Hand
Chapter 411: The Shadowy Hand
Prince Xing couldn't help but melt at the sound of his youngest daughter's adorable begging for attention.
Duke Ling heard it too but didn't interfere.
However, Suixui was quick to serve them water, "Father, Mother Empress, please blow on it too."
The little girl's soft voice and sincere expression made it hard for anyone to scold her for being greedy.
And when a soft and adorable child begs for a hug, who could bear not to embrace them?
So, what's wrong with serving water?
They were happy to serve water too.
Prince Xing blew, Duke Ling blew, and after Duke Ling, the Princess also blew on it.
The three of them took turns, and Suixui revealed her cute little white teeth.
After playing for a while, Suixui felt less pain and finally realized that she seemed to have forgotten something.
The little girl looked around and asked in confusion, "Where's Fourth Brother? How is Fourth Brother?"
Prince Xing quickly replied, "Fourth Brother has returned to the manor to see the doctor. He'll be fine soon, and then he can play with Suixui again, right?"
Hearing that Fourth Brother was alright, Suixui's hanging heart finally settled, "Yes, yes, I want to play with Fourth Brother!"
After playing for a while and having some congee, Suixui exhausted her energy and fell asleep again.
By this time, the sky had darkened, and Prince Xing, unable to hide his concern, stayed by her side for a long time until the investigators returned with their report, and only then did he reluctantly leave.
Prince Xing and Duke Ling went to investigate the matter, but Princess Qi, unable to rest easy, stood guard by the bedside.
This matter was actually quite easy to investigate.
The person under Prince Xing, Mr. Cold Frost, was not just for show; his mind worked exceptionally fast.
So, he quickly devised a plan and reeled in the culprit behind the scenes.
But this culprit...
was somewhat unexpected to both Prince Xing and Duke Ling.
Looking at the investigation results, Prince Xing furrowed his brows, while Duke Ling jumped up in surprise, "Jingyangzi Manor?"
After a loud shout, Duke Ling adjusted his emotions, "How could it be them? Have they gone mad?"
Prince Xing promptly reminded him, "They believe that Suixui should be their daughter."
Duke Ling, upon hearing this, laughed in anger, "If they have hysteria, they should quickly see a doctor! Obsessing over someone else's daughter, are they insane?"
Prince Xing also struggled to understand, so he shook his head, "Then it's unclear, but the old madam of Jingyangzi Manor has indeed been ill for a long time, and she might have gone senile."
With the evidence they had, Duke Ling couldn't contain his anger.
If it weren't for the palace gate about to close, he would have immediately gone to report this to the Emperor.
Dare to harm his daughter?
Are they courting death?
Duke Ling was fuming, wanting to cut something down.
Meanwhile, Prince Xing inquired carefully.
The investigator, eager to know the results, had returned with a rough investigation.
He wasn't clear on the finer details.
However, Mr. Cold Frost had arranged for others to conduct a more thorough investigation, and the results should be available soon.
On the other side, Lu Yinsong returned to the manor, and after a simple treatment, he woke up due to the pain.
Lu Furen felt both heartache and worry, unsure if her brother, Yinsong, would still agree to see a doctor.
She stood there, anxious and hesitant, wanting to say something but instead tightly clenching her handkerchief.
Duke Ling, Grandmother Lu, Lu Yincheng, and the others were all present.
However, Lu Yincheng and the others waited in the outer room.
Lu Furen and Grandmother Lu watched over Yinsong in the inner chamber.
As Lu Yinsong woke up, Grandmother Lu coughed and spoke softly, "Thank heavens, my Yinsong is finally awake!"
If it were the past, Lu Yinsong would likely remain silent, refusing any form of communication with his family.
After this incident, Lu Yinsong, who felt enlightened, looked at his grandmother's graying hair and the tear stains at the corners of her eyes, and his heart softened without him realizing it.
Lu Yinsong even stared blankly, thinking about how his once tough grandmother had unknowingly aged significantly, with more white hair, wrinkles, and a withered appearance on her face.
He opened his mouth to say something but couldn't utter a single word.
However, this time, Lu Yinsong tried several times before speaking in a hoarse voice, "It's my fault for worrying Grandmother and Mother."
Grandmother Lu, who had been crying, suddenly lifted her head upon hearing this voice, her face filled with shock as she stared at Lu Yinsong.
Furen Lu, who had been discreetly wiping her tears, also showed a dazed expression upon hearing Lu Yinsong's words.
They never expected Lu Yinsong to have such a reaction upon waking up.
After all, Brother Song hadn't been willing to communicate with his family for a long time.
They understood his suffering from the leg injury, so they indulged him.
But now, was Brother Song willing again?
After reacting, Grandmother Lu grabbed Lu Yinsong's hand and wailed, as if she wanted to cry out all the grievances and misery of the past few years.
Furen Lu's makeup was smudged by her tears, and she felt terrible inside.
Lu Yinsong didn't know what to say, so he raised his hand and gently helped his grandmother soothe her emotions, trying to make her feel more comfortable.
Duke Ling, with his straightforward nature, heard the commotion and, not knowing the situation inside, rushed in after lifting the beaded curtain in his anxiety.
Upon seeing his grandfather, Lu Yinsong quickly nodded at him, "I've worried Grandfather, it's my fault."
Duke Ling was stunned by these words.
He never expected that his grandson would be willing to talk to them after waking up.
The old man, at his age, couldn't hold back after hearing this and covered his face before rushing out again.
He was afraid that if he didn't speak or respond, his grandson might misunderstand him.
Duke Ling wiped his tears, his eyes red as he said, "Grandfather's throat hurts, I'll go out and get some water."
It was a rough excuse, one that was easily seen through.
However, Lu Yinsong rarely showed a smile, "If it's painful, you should see a doctor promptly. Health is important, don't neglect it."
Feeling his grandson's sincere concern, Duke Ling hurriedly responded and then turned around, also starting to cry loudly.
Lu Yincheng: ?
Lu Yincheng could hear the voices from the outer room, but he wasn't sure if he had heard correctly.
His fourth brother...
Was speaking?
He felt nervous and also hopeful.
With skepticism, Lu Yincheng lifted the beaded curtain and stepped inside.
Lu Yinsong was still comforting his grandmother and mother when he heard the noise and looked up, seeing Lu Yincheng, and quickly nodded, "Big Brother."
This single word, 'Big Brother', seemed to have traveled through a thousand mountains and rivers, finally overcoming all difficulties.
Lu Yincheng almost couldn't hold back, but he tried to control himself. Still, his voice choked, "Ah, Big Brother is here."
Governor Lu was the last to enter.
He felt guilty, having avoided facing his son for so many years.
At that moment, entering last, his eyes were also red.
He had been listening intently, naturally hearing the commotion inside.
His son was willing to talk to them!
Governor Lu was excited!
But he also feared that his son would only talk to others and not him.
After half a day of nervousness and anxiety, Governor Lu gathered his courage and stepped inside.
Lu Yinsong looked at his father, who appeared exhausted and withered, and his own emotions were complex. After a while, he lowered his eyebrows, his voice heavy as he called out, "Father."
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