Chapter 1600 - 1310: Who Ruined Me

Chapter 1600: Chapter 1310: Who Ruined Me

Aunt Tong was evidently somewhat afraid of him and said, "Mr. Zhong, our Lady... Is the Lady still alright?"

Zhong Jinnan replied, "With me here, what’s not alright?"

Aunt Tong said, "No... I didn’t mean that, it’s just that the weather is getting colder these days, and our Lady suffers from leg pain that flares up in the cold or rainy weather. I’m just a bit worried..."

Zhong Jinnan frowned at her. In these past two days, Yu Yao’s leg has indeed had some trouble, but she has been enduring it, unwilling to say a word to him.

He asked, "Whenever her leg hurts, what would you do?"

Aunt Tong quickly said, "Massage... Whenever our Lady’s leg hurts, she’d have a traditional Chinese medicine master come to massage her. Occasionally, I’d give her a rub as well, though not as skillful as the masters, but somewhat helpful..."

A sharp glint flashed in Zhong Jinnan’s eyes, "You mean you want to massage your Lady’s leg?"

"No... No..." Aunt Tong said, "But Mr. Zhong, I’ve been beside the Lady for many years, in terms of caring for her, there’s no one more dedicated than me in the entire Song Family Mansion. If... if possible, could I go see the Lady? I promise, after I massage her leg well, I’ll come out immediately. I won’t tell anyone, I promise..."

Zhong Jinnan’s voice was slightly lowered, seemingly hesitating.

Aunt Tong added, "Mr. Zhong, you know, if I wanted to betray you, I could’ve told Mr. Zhong when you were hiding with the Lady here. I genuinely worry about the Lady, I beg you to show some mercy and let me go see the Lady..."

...

The Buddha hall of the Song Family Mansion surprisingly had a hidden door. Aunt Tong, after staying with the Song Family for so many years, only just found out.

But when Zhong Jinnan came to the mansion, she saw Yu Yao; Yu Yao evidently knew about it.

And what was inside behind the hidden door, Aunt Tong was unaware.

So this was her first time walking through this door.

Inside the hidden door, there was actually a staircase, and Aunt Tong was very surprised, she didn’t expect there to be a basement here.

The hallway was very dark, almost devoid of light, Aunt Tong carried a tray down using the weak light from several candles.

Zhong Jinnan followed behind her.

Soon, she reached downstairs and saw a wooden round table. Beside the table, Yu Yao was sitting there, eyes closed, with her hands clasped around Buddhist prayer beads.

She was chanting.

Aunt Tong’s eyes stung slightly, she softly called out, "Lady..."

Yu Yao’s lashes trembled, she slowly opened her eyes and looked over. Seeing it was Aunt Tong, she sighed slightly.

When Zhong Jinnan captured her to the mansion, she secretly signaled Aunt Tong to go find Song Yansheng.

But two or three days passed, and there was still no movement from outside.

She knew Aunt Tong hadn’t spoken, maybe Zhong Jinnan threatened her with her life.

But if she didn’t go find Song Yansheng, what about Shi Nuan?

That poor child would be terribly hurt by her!

Zhong Jinnan’s voice came; he said, "Food has been delivered, you can eat some, don’t be stubborn with me, I know you’re not such a foolish woman!"

Yu Yao’s lips moved slightly, she faintly said, "There are some things that our master and servant need to discuss, could you avoid us?"

Zhong Jinnan looked at her, then glanced at Aunt Tong.

Without saying anything, he turned and went into one of the small rooms, and incidentally closed the door.

Leaving the dimly lit small hall to the pair of master and servant!

Aunt Tong looked at Yu Yao, tears already welled in her eyes, she said, "Lady, you... have suffered!"

Yu Yao gently shook her head, "Is this considered suffering? Compared to my experiences over the years, is this suffering?"

Aunt Tong couldn’t find words to say; she’s remained by Yu Yao’s side for years, witnessing the rise and fall of the Song Family as well as all Yu Yao has endured.

She felt heartache for Yu Yao and truly hoped that for Yu Yao’s remaining days, she could have peace and be carefree.

So she didn’t like Shi Nuan, nor did she like Song Yansheng’s fondness for Shi Nuan.

She doesn’t want to consider how much Song Yansheng might like Shi Nuan, she only knows that Song Yansheng’s actions have hurt Yu Yao.

Yu Yao sighed, "Forget it, let’s not talk about this. Just tell me, how’s the situation outside now? I’m referring to Nuannuan and A Yu, how are they?"

Aunt Tong grew angry upon hearing this, she said, "Lady, don’t mention it. That little Miss of Mr.’s, she’s... she’s so beneath my contempt, Mr. and Song Family, truly are going to suffer because of her!"

Yu Yao’s heart almost gave way, she nearly fell into a collapse, but Aunt Tong held her up.

Aunt Tong anxiously said, "Lady, don’t get angry, such shameless women aren’t worth your anger. What you need to care for most now is yourself, you..."