The Princess Wei Yang

86.2.Constant Vigilance

Li Xiaoran had ordered that no onespeak of that night's incident, but among the servants, a rumor startedspreading that Da Furen was seriously ill, due to fright from the spiritshaunting her courtyard. Originally, this type of supernatural explanation wouldbe fodder for much gossip, and would also be a perfect cover-up for the truth.With so many Yatous and Mamas around, those who knew the truth did not dare tospeak out, and those who didn't know had to make blind guesses, adding fuel tothe fire.

When Li Min De told Li Weiyangabout this, she was feeding her pet birds. She turned around to look at him."What? They're saying that Da Furen has been possessed?"

"Yes, they're saying that Da Bomuis constantly paranoid, hiding in her rooms every day and refusing to comeout." Li Min De did not know to laugh or cry, returning Li Weiyang's gaze. "Shehas been talking to herself, requesting for a priest to perform exorcism. Sherefused to see the physician when he came. I bet she's inches away frominsanity, and if she really is crazy, she'll be a perfect companion for Wujie.But honestly, she is already considered blessed; with all that had happened,she still managed to escape death."

Li Weiyang smiled. "Fuqin and LaoFuren would not let her die just like that; if she suddenly died, how is Fuqinsupposed to deal with the Jiang Family when they come to our door, demandingfor an explaination? So they'll hire a physician to take care of her; she'lllive well, take her medications and rest, but when it's her turn to die, it'llbe her release."

Li Min De understood the hiddenmeaning in a flash, and he suppressed a smile. "Sanjie, you understand Da BoFu's thinking the best."

If you have spent half of your lifestudying someone, you would definitely understand, but Li Weiyang did not speakout her thoughts. She not only understood Li Xiaoran, but Da Furen as well. Shewas stubborn and competitive, with an enormous flaw; she loved to be incontrol. Da Furen wanted to have everyone playing in the palm of her hand, andif anybody fought against her will, she would not hesitate to crush the person.Her overbearing nature was exactly why so many people had died in the LiResidence. In truth, Da Furen was of noble birth, with a strong family backingher up. If she had behaved like a proper matriarch should, she wouldn't have tosuffer as she did now; because the other sons any concubine would have hadcould not threaten her position in the family, but she chose to be such atyrant! Li Xiaoran was indeed hurt badly by Da Furen this time, and if not forthe Jiangs, she wouldn't have survived.

So Li Weiyang only smiled as a formof reply, not saying a word.

Li Min De just opened his mouth,but caught sight of Bai Zhi hurrying in. She curtseyed. "Xiaojie, Wei Guo Furenis here for a visit."

Wei Guo Furen? Li Weiyang archedher brows; she wouldn't have bothered to visit if she hadn't heard rumors. Shethought for a moment. "Lao Furen will deal with her, no need to worry."

The moment Wei Guo Furen arrived,she made for Da Furen's courtyard hurriedly, but was blocked by the guards atthe door. Furious, she rushed to He Xiang Yuan, where Lao Furen insisted thather daughter-in-law was resting and recuperating. Wei Guo Furen refused to giveup, pestering Lao Furen to allow her to visit.

With Lao Furen ignoring her pleas, WeiGuo Furen was helpless and could only leave. However, she wasn't one to give upso easily. She returned every other day to kick up a fuss, demanding to see DaFuren.

Today, Li Weiyang was in He XiangYuan, serving Lao Furen her medicine when they heard Wei Guo Furen arriving.

Losing her appetite, Lao Furenslammed the bowl heavily on the table. "Hng, why is she here again."

"Lao Furen, don't worry. Since WeiGuo Furen wants to visit Muqin, we'll just have to allow her to. It'll befine." Li Weiyang answered with a smile.