Kiyomi Tsuki and His Fox

Chapter 121

Grandma Cai hurriedly went over and took her youngest son from the old lady's arms, saying, "Nanny, nanny."

The wet nurse came in quickly and took the two babies away.

Suddenly remembering something, Madam Cai asked, "Where is your second master?"

The family member, wiping away tears, replied, "I heard that Second Master was so grief-stricken by the passing of Young Master Jianyue that he lost his composure. After being scolded by First Master, Second Master suddenly ran out and we don't know where he went."

Madam Cai said anxiously, "I knew it. I knew it. That boy has always been proud and arrogant, and no woman can catch his eye. But he just happened to meet the quirky and clever Qing Jianyue, and he lost his heart."

The family was stunned and didn't know how to react for a moment.

Madam Cai angrily said, "What are you still standing there for? Quickly send someone to look for it!"

"Yes." The family members rushed out.

"Someone, help me change my clothes." Madam Cai got off the couch.

Grandma Cai, suppressing her grief, wiped away her tears and asked, "Mother, where are you going?"

"Let's go take a look at Yixin Garden." Madam Lu put on her shoes.

Grandma Cai asked in surprise, "What are you doing at Yixin Garden right now?"

“Ever since that incident three years ago, Qingcheng and his mother’s relationship has been very strained. This time, Jianyue was poisoned to death after drinking the duck soup that Xu Yun sent. I’m very worried.” Grandma Cai suddenly said angrily, “Hey, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and get the clothes.”

Grandma Cai was startled.

Chapter Forty-Six: Poisoning (Part 2)

The gates of Lu Family Fort slowly opened, and ten iron cavalrymen galloped in against the raging wind and snow. After they dismounted, the leaders were none other than Qingfeng, He Zhiqiang, Liu Xicheng, and another person, Xu Lan.

Li Anguo hurriedly greeted them, exclaiming with delight, "Great Lord, you're finally back!" But then he caught sight of Xu Lan, who was a step behind Qingfeng, and his expression changed slightly.

Qingfeng asked, "What's the situation inside the fortress now?"

"Young Master Jianyue has encountered an accident," Li Anguo said with a sigh.

"Jianyue? Could it be that Jianyue was assassinated?" Qingfeng was both shocked and furious. "Damn it, damn it."

“No, Young Master Jianyue was not assassinated. It was Lord Lin the Second and Enforcer Cai who were assassinated. Lord Lin the Second was seriously injured, while Enforcer Cai was only slightly frightened.” Li Anguo said sadly, “I just heard the news. Young Master Jianyue was poisoned by the cordyceps and duck soup sent by Miss Xu and died suddenly.”

This was a bolt from the blue. Qingfeng's head buzzed, his vision went black, and he swayed, almost fainting, but fortunately, the people around him quickly supported him.

Because this shocking news was so sudden and hard to believe, Liu Xicheng had a ridiculous expression on his face. "Impossible, absolutely impossible. Is it Young Master Jianyue? How could someone like him die?" He Zhiqiang also muttered, "That's right, others may die, but Young Master Jianyue will not die."

Xu Lan asked coldly, "What's the situation inside the fortress now?"

Li Anguo was surprised that he wasn't asking about his sister's condition, but rather about the situation in the fortress, which made him look at him with new respect. He said, "The fortress lord is furious and has ordered Miss Xu, your sister, to be imprisoned."

Xu Lan said, "Great Lord, now is not the time for grief. Please take your subordinates to see the Fortress Master immediately. Otherwise, if a grave mistake is made, it may be impossible to undo it."

Qingfeng gradually calmed down and shouted, "Let's go."

No! Young Master Jianyue, please don't die, please don't. You said you loved me, you said I was like your little sister, and you said you'd protect me for life. You promised me, how could you, how could you?

Braving the wind and snow, Xiaoqian walked with difficulty, tears streaming down her face.

The white fox occasionally let out loud cries to warn her to be careful. However, the heavy snow made it impossible to open one's eyes, let alone see the road. Suddenly, her foot twisted, and with a whoosh, Xiaoqian screamed in fright as she tumbled down the hillside like a snowball.

The white fox jumped up in fright. "Good heavens! What's going on? You're not a snowball! You'll fall to your death if you roll like that!" It chased after her anxiously and angrily. Finally, she rolled down the hillside and lay motionless in the snow. Then it started circling her again, making impatient cries: "Are your bones broken? Can you get up?"

There was no sound.

The white fox was frantic: "Even just moving a finger would be helpful."

However, there was not even a tremor in his fingertips.

The white fox was so angry that tears welled up in its golden eyes like a fountain, and it cried out in a pitiful wail: "Who can help me? I am still just a young fox, and I can't become a human like a thousand-year-old fox spirit."

Alas, only the relentless sound of wind and snow answered it.

At this moment, Madam Lu and Madam Li's sedan chairs arrived at the gate of the Academy. Upon hearing the announcement, people in the courtyard immediately made way and alighted from the sedan chairs. Madam Lu, accompanied by Madam Li and her maids, entered the Academy. Cai Bo'an, Lei Yongxiang, Su Haibo, and Zhou Peng immediately went to greet them.

Madam Lu glanced at them, her face filled with anger, and said, "Cai Bo'an, you locked Yun'er in the torture chamber, do you think Yun'er is the murderer?"

Cai Bo'an hurriedly replied, "This subordinate wouldn't dare. The situation at the time was one of last resort. Once this subordinate has investigated, I will certainly clear Miss Xu's name."

"Where is your lord?" Madam Lu asked.

Cai Bo'an said, "Young Master Jianyue has passed away."

Madam Lu's heart skipped a beat. "You said Qing Jianyue is dead."

"Yes, Young Master Jianyue has died from poisoning." Cai Bo'an said sadly, "The Lord of the Fortress is very sad. He is in the study with Young Master Jianyue."

“What’s the use of keeping a corpse around when the person is dead?” Madam Lu said with disgust. “It’s better that they’re dead, so they won’t be able to bewitch Qingcheng.”

The expressions on the faces of everyone present changed rapidly upon hearing this.

Lei Yongxiang said indignantly, "How could you say such cold and heartless words, Madam, as the most honored mistress of Lu Family Fort? Even if you dislike Jian Yue, you should consider his loyalty to the Fort Master and the countless contributions he made to Lu Family Fort. Don't curse him after his death."

Madam Lu said angrily, "Lei Yongxiang, are you lecturing me?"

"I dare not accept this as a lesson," Lei Yongxiang said loudly, his voice like a golden bell. "I was merely reminding you, Madam, that if your words were to get out, it would chill everyone's hearts. In the future, who would be willing to risk their lives for Lu Family Fortress?"

Madam Li nervously clutched her sable cloak, her legs trembling with fear.