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Bitao thought for a moment and said, "Qinghe can definitely do it. She often tells me that she belongs to Madam in life and in death. If Madam hadn't taken her in back then, she would have starved to death on the streets long ago."

Chu Wanqing nodded.

Qinghe lost both her parents and was kicked out by her uncle. She was begging on the street when she was found by her uncle, which saved her life.

"Then it'll be the two of you," she said. "I'm planning to take Lang'er to the General's Mansion for a few days. You and Qinghe will come with me."

Bitao was taken aback: "Only taking the young master? Won't the young lady become suspicious?"

"We'll only say we're going to stay for one day, and we'll have someone come back and tell you later." Chu Wanqing stood up. "You go pack your things first, and we'll leave after the master goes to court."

After having breakfast, Yunheting went to court.

After he left, Chu Wanqing gave instructions to the maids and servants in the courtyard, as well as to several stewards in the mansion, before going to the east wing to have Yun Lang's servant and two old women pack up his things.

"Lang'er, your mother will take you to the General's Mansion for a few days," she said. "Grandmother misses you."

The two old women exchanged a glance, and one of them said with a forced smile, "Madam, with the young master's health, it might not be convenient for him to live outside. The General's Mansion is nice, but it's still not as good as home, where doctors and medicine are readily available. Besides, the young master needs to take his medicine on time, so..."

Chu Wanqing's gaze sharpened: "You weren't any better at home. What, staying at your maternal grandmother's house for a few days, could it be worse than staying at home?"

The old woman shrank back under her gaze and said awkwardly, "That's not what I meant..."

"Alright, you don't need to follow us anymore," Chu Wanqing interrupted her. "Stay and watch the yard."

The two old women dared not say anything more and could only agree.

After getting ready, Chu Wanqing led Yun Lang outside.

As she passed the main courtyard, she paused and said to Bitao, "Go ask Yunxiu if she wants to come along."

Bitao went to answer the call and returned shortly afterward, looking rather unwell: "Miss said that Mr. Liu is teaching her a new piece of music, saying that it will be used for the Princess's birthday celebration next month, and she has to practice at home."

Chu Wanqing listened without showing any expression, and simply said, "Then let her practice well. Let's go."

She took Yun Lang's hand and left the Yun residence without looking back.

Inside the carriage, Yunlang leaned against her chest, looked up, and asked, "Mother, how long are we staying at Grandmother's house?"

Chu Wanqing looked down at him and said softly, "I'll stay for a few days and then go back. Does Lang'er miss his grandmother?"

Yunlang nodded: "Yes. I also miss my cousin. He said he'd teach me to ride a horse last time. Mother, can I ride a horse?"

Chu Wanqing's nose tingled, and she touched his face: "You can ride when you're feeling better."

Yun Lang's eyes lit up: "Then I'll take my medicine properly and get better quickly."

Chu Wanqing hugged him tightly and didn't say anything more.

The carriage stopped in front of the general's mansion.

Lan Ying had already received the news and was waiting at the second gate. Seeing her daughter bring Yun Lang in, she hurriedly went to greet them, glanced at Yun Lang, and said with heartache, "You've lost weight, you've lost even more weight."

Yunlang bowed obediently, saying, "Greetings, Grandmother."

"Alright, alright." Lan Ying patted his head and said to Mingyue, "Take the boy to find the young master to play with, let the brothers get to know each other better."

Mingyue accepted the order and led Yunlang away.

Lan Ying then looked at Chu Wanqing and saw that her eyes were slightly red and she looked tired. She knew what was going on: "Come with me."

The mother and daughter went into the inner room and dismissed the servants.

As soon as Chu Wanqing sat down, tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.

"Mother..." she choked back tears, recounting everything she had overheard the previous night. Wiping away her tears, she continued, "Mother, they've been scheming against me and the General's Mansion from beginning to end. Mother, I don't want to go back to that house. I want a divorce from Yun Heting. That house is too filthy; I don't want to look at it even once more."

Lan Ying waited until she finished crying, then handed her a handkerchief.

"Are you done crying?"

Chu Wanqing nodded.

Lan Ying looked at her and sighed, "Don't talk nonsense! A divorce would just be playing into their hands, wouldn't it? You're so stupid, you didn't even know your daughter had been switched for fifteen years. Don't blame everything on others. They switched your daughter and then used a substitute, and you didn't even notice. How can you be such a mother? Don't you feel guilty?"

Chu Wanqing lowered her head, and tears welled up again.

Seeing her like this, Lan Ying couldn't bear it and softened her tone: "Stay here for one day, and go back tomorrow."

Chu Wanqing suddenly looked up: "Mother!"

"What are you yelling about?" Lan Ying glared at her. "Are you just going to let that despicable couple get away with this? You raised their daughter for fifteen years, can you really swallow this anger? Your daughter has probably suffered terribly these past fifteen years, aren't you going to avenge her?"

Chu Wanqing was speechless.

Lan Ying patted her hand: "Listen to me, when we get back tomorrow, do what you're supposed to do. Yun Heting dared to scheme against you and the General's Mansion, we absolutely cannot let this go!"

After saying that, she said to the person outside the door, "Mingyue, go to the Grand Tutor's mansion and deliver a letter, saying that I invite Old Madam Zheng to come over for a chat. Go in person, and answer her questions truthfully."

The bright moon departed in response.

Chu Wanqing was taken aback: "Mother, why did you invite Old Madam Zheng here at this time?"

Lan Ying didn't explain, only saying, "Go and rest first. You'll find out later."

The Zheng family.

When Madam Zheng heard that the General's Mansion had sent an invitation, she hurriedly invited the person in.

Seeing that it was the head maidservant who had come to visit Lan Ying, she asked with a smile, "How is Lan Ying? What did she want to see you about?"

Mingyue replied respectfully, "Madam, my lady is very well. She invites you to come to the mansion for a chat, saying that she has some private matters to discuss with you."

Old Madam Zheng's eyes flickered: "Wanqing went back?"

"Yes, Miss returned this morning with Young Master Yunlang, saying they'll be staying for a few days," Mingyue replied truthfully.

Madam Zheng nodded, understanding that Chu Wanqing was to meet Yun Jin.

"I understand. Go back and tell your mother that I'll be there this afternoon."

Mingyue bowed and took her leave.

After everyone left, Madam Zheng had someone call Yun Jin over: "Come with me to the General's Mansion this afternoon. It's time to see your mother."

Yun Jin was taken aback: "My mother, she..."

"They should know." Old Madam Zheng patted her hand. "Your maternal grandmother went back yesterday, and today she sent someone to deliver an invitation. I just asked the nanny next to her, and she said your mother is also there. They probably want you to go and see her."

Yun Jin lowered her eyes, and after a moment nodded: "Grandmother, I may have to stay there today. My maid Chunxi and coachman Shi Yong need your help to train them for the time being, especially Chunxi."

Madam Zheng patted her hand and said with a smile, "It's nothing, don't worry."

After lunch, Madam Zheng took Chen Mengyao and Yun Jin to the General's Mansion.

Inside the General's Mansion, Lan Ying was talking with Chu Wanqing when a maid came to report: "Madam, the Grand Tutor's carriage has arrived."

Lan Ying stood up and said to Chu Wanqing, "Let's go, come with me to greet them."

Chu Wanqing wiped her eyes and forced herself to cheer up: "Mother, why did you invite her here at this time?"