Miss Truth

Everyone in the courtyard paused in their actions. Ling Xiang had long been freed from her servile status, and she had already sworn an oath to never marry, serving the Lady for life. Now that a disaster had struck, the first reaction of everyone was that Ling Xiang had committed suicide to follow her mistress in death.

Lady Dugu’s heart tightened, and she immediately returned with the Maid, her face drawn tight, lips slightly pursed, she asked in a deep voice, "How is Ling Xiang now?"

"She slit her wrists, and the room is full of blood. When the Slave came, a Doctor had already been summoned, but the Slave thinks it’s a bit doubtful." The Maid’s face was pale, but her thoughts were still clear, her words well-ordered.

Lady Dugu did not ask any more questions but quickened her pace, hurrying into the courtyard that the late Lady Xiao used to live in.

Lady Xiao’s body had not yet been prepared for burial and remained on the couch in her original bedroom, while Ling Xiang’s room was right next to the Lady’s. However, while Lady Xiao was alive, Ling Xiang had set up a small couch in the Lady’s bedroom, staying in the room for the convenience of attending to her at any time.

Ran Yan also followed Lady Dugu and the others into Ling Xiang’s room. As soon as she entered the room, a strong smell of blood assailed her nostrils. Many women covered their noses and mouths with their sleeves.

Inside the room, Duke Xiao and the others had already arrived. Several Servants stood at the curtain of the inner chamber, blocking most people outside, and from the outside, the specifics of what was inside couldn’t be seen.

Ran Yan followed behind Lady Dugu, but she was not stopped either.