Chapter 752: The Royal Consort Arrives (3)_1
Even though Du Wanqiu was not bitten by a snake, the great turmoil at home and the scandalous news of the Wuchang Duke being castrated worried her every day. She sighed nervously, fearing that her own home would follow the same fate as the Wuchang Duke’s!
The Second House had no casualties, but Du Wanyue was terrified by a python that snuck into her bed in the middle of the night. She spent every day cowering in a corner, shrieking whenever anyone got close. Her mouth wouldn’t stop repeating: "Snake, snake, snake..."
The Imperial Physician who examined her said that she had gone mad from fright, and that recovery might be unlikely. Thus, the entire Second House was also enveloped in a shroud of gloom.
Du Yongchun from the Third House had also been bitten by a snake, but his ability to withstand the shock saved him from going mad. Unfortunately, he had been bitten on his face, and for the next few days, he couldn’t show himself to others...
Du Ruohai escaped the calamity because he had spent that night in Aunt Liao’s courtyard. However, he didn’t feel relieved. The tragic deaths of his grandsons weighed heavily on his already depressed heart. Moreover, why were there so many snakes suddenly appearing in their home for no reason?
Who could be responsible? The younger generation of Duke An’s family may be good for nothing, but they are all timid and never offend anyone outside. He himself had never crossed anyone either. Who could be harboring such ill intentions towards the duke’s mansion? And who had the capability to release so many snakes without being noticed?
An atmosphere similar to Duke An’s mansion prevailed at Huo Mansion, the richest family in Jin Nation.
The news of Huo Yuan being summoned by the Ying Tianfu reached Huo Mansion moments after he left.
The shock almost took the color off Old Lady Huo, who promptly ordered the preparation of a sedan chair, intending to appeal to Consort Huo in the palace.