Chapter 2419: 2416: Informing

Capítulo 2419: Chapter 2416: Informing

Huo Ning didn’t abruptly reveal what she knew but first wanted to understand Madame Yue and Qi Yun’s standing within the Qi family before selectively disclosing what she knew.

Madame Yue just assumed she was concerned and smiled gently, “Yun’er is very smart. She realized that Third Madam harbors resentment towards the Qi family. It seems the Qi Residence wants to take away many things from the Third Household, naturally making Third Madam unhappy, hence she wants to use Yun’er to get what she deserves.”

“Yun’er hasn’t been discovered by Minister Qi in connection with the Third Madam, right?” The more Huo Ning listened, the less she felt at ease. She met Madame Yue and Qi Yun by accident; she had no idea Qi Yun was a child of Minister Qi’s Mansion.

Later, upon finding out, it only made her more disgusted with Elder Qi San’s actions, seeing it as forcing others.

She merely detested these men’s habit of seeking concubines at home and looked down upon men who kept mistresses.

Unfortunately, she never found a way to help Madame Yue and Qi Yun. Unexpectedly, with Qi San’s accident, Madame Yue and Qi Yun were directly brought into the residence.

“No, Yun’er is very smart, as you should know.” Mentioning her son, Madame Yue seemed much stronger than usual, with a smile on her face.

After thinking cautiously for a while, Huo Ning said, “I found out accidentally too. You can tell Yun’er and see if he wants to inform the Third Madam.”

“Someone in the Qi family obstructed the servant boy by Third Madam’s side and locked him up in a dilapidated courtyard in the north of the city.”

“What?” Madame Yue’s face was full of surprise. She clearly didn’t expect that Third Madam, who seemed to have a decent status in the residence with no one daring to offend her, was actually being guarded against by Minister Qi. Even her own family was unwilling to meet her. Obviously, Third Madam’s glamorous appearance was nothing more than a facade, and her situation might be much like her own.

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For a moment, Madame Yue felt some sympathy for Third Madam.

Seeing her expression, Huo Ning became somewhat doubtful, “You’re not pitying Third Madam, are you?”

“She… is somewhat pitiful.” Madame Yue hesitated for a bit, ultimately choosing not to hide it. She frowned slightly, worry etched on her face, “I originally thought, with Third Madam’s good family background, even Qi San dared not offend her, suggesting she lived comfortably and wasn’t subjected to such coerced situations like me. But it turns out she’s another pitiful person.”

Huo Ning said disapprovingly, “Madame Yue, I know you have a kind heart, but even though Third Madam’s circumstances seem tragic, it’s just the Qi family’s and Wang family’s power struggle. They were supposed to work together, but now they’ve torn apart. She’s been in the Qi family for so many years, and the respect she’s earned is genuine, not to mention the benefits she’s received that you can’t even imagine.”

“It’s just that you’re naive, having followed Qi San for so many years yet not wanting anything, which is really a loss.”

Madame Yue smiled and shook her head, “It’s different. I never wanted to be involved with Qi San, nor did I want his belongings.”

“But you’re right, I lack the ability to pity others now. I only want to protect Yun’er, to let him live the life he desires.”

“Miss Huo, thank you so much for telling me the news.” Madame Yue held her hand gratefully.

Huo Ning frowned, “You and Qi Yun just need to take care of yourselves. I’ve stayed too long already, and if I don’t leave, the Qi family will start suspecting. Remember to let Qi Yun know, I’ll take my leave first.”

“Okay.” Reluctantly, Madame Yue escorted her out.

She had just turned to head back to the courtyard when Nanny Guo, accompanied by others, blocked her way.