Zi You had not finished speaking when Née Chen [Duke Yongnan furen] came over. She held Zi Youâs wrists and said with a false smile, âIâm sorry to disturb you xiaojies. Iâm looking for Youâer for something. Youâer, your grandfather and the Duke [Née Chenâs husband] want to see you. Come with me to the study, okay?â
Under everyoneâs eyes, Zi You could not refuse. She nodded, âPlease wait, aunt. Let me tell Auntie [Née Liu].â
Née Chen didnât let go. âThereâs no need. Iâve already told your Auntie. It wonât take too long. Just asking you two questions.â
Zi You did not suspect her. She thought that there were so many people watching her go with Née Chen. There was also Xia jiejie, Ji jiejie, and Liu jiejie to testify. She thought Née Chen wouldnât dare to hold any conspiracies.
Née Chen pulled Zi You into the study called âYixiang Zhai.â
Zi You saw that there was no one in the study. Also, the antiques inside were very luxurious and ostentatious. She was about to ask Née Chen, but Née Chen said, âOh! It seems weâre here too early. Old General Mu and the Duke arenât here yet. Youâer, stay here and read some books for a while. Iâll go urge your grandfather and the Duke.â
Without waiting for Zi Youâs response, she turned and left Zi You. She left very quickly, as if someone was chasing her.
Zi You immediately felt that something was wrong. She found out what was wrong with this study. These types of decorations... This was not Duke Yongnanâs study.