Chapter 708: Return to the Capital (3)_1
The place was not in the center of Yushu County City but rather off to the side. As Cai Wei arrived at the entrance of the small courtyard, she noticed no one was around. Stealthily, she brought Sanchun out of the space, propped up the still unconscious girl, and knocked on the main door.
Zhao Di was the one who answered the door. When she saw Cai Wei supporting Sanchun, she was first taken aback, then exclaimed with alarm, "Noble sister, what’s happened to my sister?"
Cai Wei shushed her: "Let’s speak inside."
In the room, Lady Yin, who was lying on the kang, caught sight of her unconscious daughter right away. She struggled to sit up, her mind in complete chaos, and heartbrokenly exclaimed, "What happened? What’s wrong with Sanchun? Sanchun, wake up, Sanchun... "
Cai Wei helped Gao Sanchun onto the kang and sat down on the edge of it.
She had already prepared what to tell the mother and daughter on the way over. Therefore, as soon as she saw Lady Yin burst out, she said softly, "Auntie, please do not shout. If someone hears us, Sanchun might be sent back to Li mansion!"
Cai Wei’s words were more effective than any royal edict. Lady Yin, who had been shouting and about to sob heartbreakingly, suddenly went silent at the mention of sending her daughter away. Zhao Di also covered her mouth and shook her head, gesturing that she wouldn’t make a sound.
"Ah!"
Cai Wei let out a sigh, her tone heavy beyond compare.
"Sister Sanchun fainted in the Li mansion last night. The Li family thought she was dead, so they sent servants to take her away. They planned to send her to a temple for a simple burial. Luckily, I ran into them. Noticing that Sister Sanchun was still breathing, I gave the servants a few taels of silver and brought her back here..."
Upon seeing her daughter’s closed eyes, pale face, and injuries scattered about her frail body, Lady Yin was heartbroken and sobbed silently, unable to utter a single word...