Chapter 2027: Sharing Some News with the Tan Family

Chapter 2027: Sharing Some News with the Tan Family


"When did the County Princess return?" Madam Tan smiled and said, "The last time I heard about your appointment as the County Princess by the Emperor, I even went to Jiangyuan County to congratulate you. However, your old lady said that you hadn't decided on your return date."

"I just arrived a couple of days ago and came over today because there's something I want to discuss with you."

Shu Yu followed them into the hall, and after the servants served tea, Master Tan asked, "County Princess, what is it that you'd like to discuss? Please go ahead."

Shu Yu shook her head and said, "It's not so much a discussion as it is sharing some news with you. Initially, it wasn't a big deal, but I thought that since this news is related to you, it's better for you to know. It might be a significant matter."

The Tan family members exchanged glances, and Tan Cheng gestured for the servants in the hall to leave. Then he spoke carefully, "Please, County Princess, go on."

"It's about Jiang Kuanyu."

As soon as this name was mentioned, the expressions of the Tan family members turned unpleasant.

Thinking about how Tan Cheng had been poisoned by him, bedridden for two years, and how they had sought help in vain, they had almost lost Tan Cheng's life. Madam Tan still harbored intense resentment towards Jiang Kuanyu.

However...

"Didn't we hear that he fell off a cliff and died?"

Shu Yu shook her head. "The fall from the cliff was faked. He had arranged for someone to catch him under the cliff."

"What?!" The Tan family members exclaimed in shock.

Master Tan frowned deeply. "Someone caught him under the cliff? What does this mean? He intentionally made people believe he was dead?"

Shu Yu replied with a nod, "Yes, it was a fake death. I saw him when I went to Chenggu County this time. I assume you've also heard about the recent incident with the two imperial princes involved in rebellion. Chenggu County was the first place to suffer. Jiang Kuanyu, who was working with the second prince, was causing chaos in Chenggu County. However, he has already been executed."

The Tan family members couldn't believe what they were hearing. Jiang Kuanyu was connected to... rebellion?

They had indeed suspected that Jiang Kuanyu was involved in some unsavory activities behind the scenes, or he wouldn't have administered slow-acting poison to Tan Cheng. However, they never imagined that his audacity had reached the point of conspiring with rebels.

Madam Tan shuddered with fear. "I'm relieved that he severed ties with our family. Otherwise, if he had continued normal interactions with us in Dong'an Prefecture, we might have been implicated."

Although Master Tan and Tan Cheng didn't say anything, their feelings were equally complicated.

Shu Yu continued, "I came to inform you about Jiang Kuanyu's death. I know you had doubts about his fall from the cliff, and now you don't need to worry anymore."

Master Tan stood up, bowed to Shu Yu, and said, "Thank you, County Princess."

He had indeed harbored suspicions. Even though he hadn't told anyone, Master Tan had remained vigilant, fearing that Jiang Kuanyu might launch another attack on Tan Cheng's life soon after he recovered from the poison.

Shu Yu waved her hand, as she needed to return home, and didn't linger. She got up, bid farewell to everyone, and left.

The Tan family members saw her off at the door until she boarded the carriage. It was only then that Ying Xi whispered, "I didn't expect that, after half a year of not seeing her, Young Master Tan has already recovered so well. Miss, while I was standing outside, I overheard the steward saying that Young Master Tan is planning to resume his studies and participate in the imperial examinations. The Tan family is also looking for a suitable marriage for him."