After traveling through time, I thrived in ancient times

Chapter 146 Hanging?

In the front yard, Butler Chen led people to the main hall, and the maid in the mansion cleverly served tea.

"Mr. Yu, have a cup of tea and wait for a moment. The princess will be here soon."

Yu Xiuzhuo nodded slightly to express his gratitude.

"Thank you, Steward Chen. I just returned to the capital, so I came to see the princess."

Butler Chen nodded and chuckled, "It just so happens that the princess is in the mansion today, so we can catch up with each other! I will take my leave first. There are many things to do in the mansion, please wait for a while!"

After watching Butler Chen leave, Yu Xiuzhuo looked around, thinking of what his father had told him about recent events, and his eyes narrowed slightly.

Although he had not been in the mansion for many years, he had people keeping an eye on what was happening in the mansion. His sister's recent behavior was very different from her past.

Is it really because the oppression is too severe?

Thinking of the bullying that Yu Tinglin had inflicted on her in the past, Yu Xiuzhuo frowned slightly.

Just as he was thinking deeply, he heard footsteps outside the hall. Yu Xiuzhuo stood up to greet them. When he saw Yu Tingwan, he was slightly stunned.

Last night at the banquet, he was far away and the lighting was dim, so he couldn't see clearly. When he saw her again today, he felt that the person in front of him had changed so much that he almost didn't recognize her!

Coming back to his senses, Yu Xiuzhuo quickly bowed.

"I have met the princess."

Yu Tingwan frowned, "Brother, please get up! No need to be so polite."

Watching him stand up and then sit beside him, Yu Tingwan looked at him and began today's scene.

"Since my brother returned to the capital, I only saw him a few times at the banquet yesterday, and I didn't get to talk to him. I was thinking about going to the Shangshu Mansion today, but..."

"I know," Yu Xiuzhuo didn't let her finish her words and quickly continued, a trace of guilt on his face.

"I have heard from my father about what happened during this period. It is their fault that you have suffered so much. I have already talked to them at home and will make them apologize to you."

Ask them to apologize? Yu Tingwan raised an eyebrow.

How is this different from killing someone and destroying their heart? Li and Yu Tinglin must be so angry that they will die!

He then said, "I came here just to see you and see if you are doing well. It's because I didn't fulfill my responsibilities that you have been bullied by them for so many years!"

"Let's not talk about this anymore." Yu Tingwan looked at the man in front of him and thought for a moment, then said, "Brother, you can be so kind, I feel much better, but I'm fine now, but I'm still worried about you. I wonder how you've been doing these years away from home?"

Hearing her say this, Yu Xiuzhuo relaxed his brows, as if he didn't take his experiences over the years very seriously.

"I'm doing fine out there. Although I've encountered a lot of problems, there are also many kind people who help me. I'm doing OK. I've seen a lot of sights that aren't available in the capital, and I've met a lot of people with lofty ideals, which has benefited me a lot."

Yu Tingwan nodded slowly, and said casually, "I heard from outsiders that brother returned to Beijing with Prince Rui this time?"

Yu Xiuzhuo paused slightly, then showed his gratitude to Prince Rui.

"Sister, you don't know. One day when I was walking in a forest, I was robbed by bandits. You know that I don't have any martial arts skills. Prince Rui happened to pass by and saw this. He strangled the bandits on the spot, saving my life. Later, in order to express my gratitude to Prince Rui, I stayed in Prince Rui's mansion to handle some trivial matters for him, just as a way to repay his kindness."

Encountering bandits on the road? Prince Rui happened to pass by? What a coincidence!

Yu Tingwan looked frightened, but he breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that he was rescued, and said thankfully:

"Fortunately, my brother is fine, and fortunately Prince Rui showed up in time, otherwise, the consequences would be disastrous!"

This sounded a bit strange. Before Yu Xiuzhuo had time to think about it, he heard Yu Tingwan talking about other things.

"By the way, I heard there were a lot of rumors outside this morning?"

Yu Xiuzhuo sighed upon hearing this.

"Ting Lin has indeed been spoiled by her mother. Last night she came home and was still clamoring to marry Prince Hong. She doesn't have the pride that a noble lady should have!"

"I treated Li and Yu Tinglin like that before, don't you feel resentful, brother?"

The sudden question made him unable to react for a while, and then he shook his head helplessly.

"Ting Wan, I know you doubt my intention of coming back this time, not to mention that I came back with Prince Rui. We have different positions, so it is normal for you to be suspicious.

It’s just that I know everything that happened to you over the years. I have no right to resent you. They…”

When I mention them, I feel even more bitter.

"They have done too many bad things to you, and I am not qualified to ask for your forgiveness."

Yu Tingwan looked at him deeply, not knowing what she was thinking.

Suddenly, Butler Chen, who had left, came to the front hall again, bowed and looked at Yu Xiuzhuo who was sitting on the side.

"Master Yu, the Shangshu Mansion sent a servant here, saying that they have something urgent to discuss with you. It seems that something happened in the Shangshu Mansion."

There was a hint of suspicion in Yu Xiuzhuo's eyes, and he looked at Yu Tingwan as if he wanted to say something.

"Go back, you can come to me if you have anything!"

Yu Tingwan said that she was not that interested in seeing the excitement in the Shangshu Mansion!

Yu Xiuzhuo seemed a little helpless, and finally decided to go back to the mansion to take a look.

I quickly returned to the Shangshu Mansion, and as soon as I entered the courtyard, I saw the Shangshu Mansion's housekeeper jogging towards me.

"My dear, my dear, something is wrong!"

Yu Xiuzhuo interrupted him and asked directly: "Tell me what happened in the mansion?"

The housekeeper said with a bitter face: "The second young lady hanged herself this morning when the maids were not paying attention!"

After hearing this, Yu Xiuzhuo quickly ran back to the backyard, asking as he ran:

"How is he now? Have you seen a doctor?"

The butler followed and ran to the back.

"The person has been saved. The master has sent someone to the palace to invite the imperial physician."

Yu Tinglin's yard.

Servants were coming in and out of the mansion, maids were kneeling on the ground, and bursts of crying could be heard from inside the house.

The house was in chaos. Yu Xiuzhuo frowned even more when he entered the house.

"How is Lin'er?"

Li, who was sitting beside the bed, heard his voice, looked over immediately, and started sobbing.

"My poor Lin'er, Zhuo'er, why don't you just spend some time with your sister in the mansion?"

It sounded like Li had some complaints. Yu Xiuzhuo didn't want to hear that and asked again:

"Mother, how is Lin'er?"

"Lin'er doesn't have any serious problems at the moment. The palace doctor said she needs to be well taken care of. Your father has already sent a letter to invite the imperial physician."

In the end, it was Yu Huaiyi who told the current situation.

Yu Xiuzhuo heaved a sigh of relief when he heard that everything was fine, and then asked about the cause of the incident.

"What happened? Why did he commit suicide?"

Li's hoarse voice sounded again at this time.

"Zhuo'er, you must help your sister. Prince Hong is simply going too far! How could he treat my Lin'er like this?"

Yu Xiuzhuo was a little annoyed by Li's crying.

"What's going on? I asked my sister why she suddenly wanted to commit suicide? What does this have to do with Prince Hong?"

Li took out a letter and handed it to Yu Xiuzhuo, choking with sobs, "This morning, Prince Hong suddenly wrote a letter to Lin'er. After reading the letter, Lin'er took out a rope and hanged herself! Wuuuuuuu~"

Taking the envelope with one hand and seeing the contents inside, Yu Xiuzhuo frowned.

"What does Prince Hong mean by this? Not only does he want Lin'er to be his mistress, but he also wants her to apologize to Princess Jingyi?"