Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 629 - 631: Pranks (1)

"Where is the Fourth Master?" Xiao Yanyi asked as he walked.

The servant behind him replied in a low and respectful voice, "I do not know, Marquis. Should I send someone to look for the Fourth Master?" There had been no sign of the Fourth Master all evening.

"No need!" Xiao Yanyi frowned and instructed, "Take some people to the inns around the Capital and ask, check if any suspicious persons have checked in tonight." He then turned to another person and instructed, "You take people to search outside the city!"

The two men acknowledged, and Xiao Yanyi reminded them, "Remember, do not alarm the citizens."

In such matters, everyone knew what the outcome would likely be. Hearing Xiao Yanyi’s instructions, the two immediately nodded in agreement!

Xiao Yanyi stopped at the Yimen and saw the Marquis Mansion’s carriage parked there. Manager Rong was leading people to move things out of the carriage. A large copper lock hung on the redwood box, giving it a very heavy appearance. Zijuan was instructing three or four women to carry it, and even so, the women found it difficult. Manager Rong ordered, "Be careful. What’s inside is precious, and must be handled with care."

Zijuan then shouted, "If you damage it, none of you could afford to pay for it."

The women from the Marquis Mansion repeatedly bowed and acknowledged.

After Manager Rong finished speaking, he saw Xiao Yanyi emerge from the Yimen. His eyes flickered, and he bowed his head to offer his respects, saying, "Marquis!"

Zijuan was stunned, quickly adjusted her demeanor, and walked over to greet, "Marquis!"

Xiao Yanyi glanced at them, nodded casually without pausing, and continued walking outside.

Manager Rong watched the Marquis’ back and let out a long breath.

Xiao Yanyi took large strides to another area, but after a few steps suddenly paused and turned back to look at the box, squinting his eyes. The servant beside him cautiously asked, "Marquis, is there something wrong?"

"No issue!" Xiao Yanyi waved his sleeve and left in large strides.

Manager Rong stood by the carriage, watching as the box was carried inside. He involuntarily felt weak in the legs, and wiped his sweat vigorously against the side of the carriage. The servant traveling with him offered a handkerchief, which Manager Rong irritably swatted away, "Hurry up and leave, what’s the point of lingering here!"

The servant quickly agreed and jumped onto the carriage.

Manager Rong, trembling slightly, also got on the carriage, and it swiftly drove out of the side gate of the Marquis Mansion.

Zijuan stood at the doorway, watching the receding carriage with eyes full of doubt, suspecting that Manager Rong’s behavior was somewhat strange. She turned back to look at the box, pondering if something important was inside.

But the Second Madam was in such a state now. Why would the Prince Manor send valuable items? And she hadn’t heard anything about important items being sent today.

She couldn’t help but think back to the letter the Second Madam sent out with the Imperial Physician in the morning, which was to be passed on to Manager Rong. Could it be...

Was it the Second Madam who instructed the delivery of this box?

What could possibly be inside?

Zijuan couldn’t guess.

She entered the Yimen with several women, where a donkey cart was waiting. They loaded the box onto the cart, and with the women steering the small draped cart toward the inner courtyard, Zijuan followed alongside. As she thought more, her brow furrowed deeper. Passing by the front courtyard of the Grand Dowager’s residence, she saw from a distance that Ziwei was leading several maidservants, supporting Bihuai, Biwu, and Chunliu as they crossed the pathway in front of the gate.

The three of them walked unsteadily, as if spent of energy, half their bodies relying on the supporting maidservants, their steps heavy.

Why were all three here? Where was the Fourth Madam? She suddenly realized she hadn’t seen the Fourth Madam all day.

Zijuan couldn’t help but let her thoughts wander. Could the Fourth Madam not be in the mansion? Otherwise, one of the three should remain to attend on the Fourth Madam. But no, even if the Fourth Madam had gone out, they should still be by her side.

What was going on?

As she wondered, the courtyard echoed with the cries of Young Master Xin and Young Master Sheng, stirring an irritation deep in one’s heart.

The cart moved slowly, unlike a carriage. The donkey’s hooves were wrapped in cloth, making its steps light and the cart wheels rolled quietly. Without anyone speaking, Zijuan inexplicably broke into a sweat.

The cart continued into the Second Madam’s courtyard, where the women carefully unloaded the box and carried it into the main courtyard. Zijuan entered first, seeing the Second Madam seated at the table sipping tea. Her brows raised upon Zijuan’s entrance, she asked, "Has the box been brought in?"

"Yes!" Zijuan pointed outside, "Madam, where should the box be placed?"

The Second Madam’s eyes showed a satisfied smile, expanding so broadly as if about to laugh out loud, causing Zijuan to become increasingly uneasy. The Second Madam seemed... different. Since leaving Lingbo Hall, she had felt off.

Zijuan cautiously stepped back.

"Have it brought in!" commanded the Second Madam, to which Zijuan responded by promptly lifting the thick cloth curtain and instructed outside, "Bring it in."

The women bent and carried the box in, pausing once inside the room as a rush of heat enveloped them. Having carried the box such a long way, they were already sweaty, but the sudden warmth dried their sweat instantly, only for them to break out into a new sweat.

Sweat dripped from foreheads, down their backs.

Rumors in the mansion claimed the Second Madam was ill, and they hadn’t fully believed it—only partially. Today confirmed it: in the August heat, the Second Madam was using a heater in a tightly sealed room!

Quickly, the women placed the box against the wall, bowed to the Second Madam, eager to escape as fast as possible.

This room was unbearable, not fit for even a moment’s stay.

The Second Madam gazed intently at the box, as if it contained something she deeply desired, showing extraordinary excitement and happiness.

Zijuan escorted the women out, giving them some scattered Copper Coins as a tip: "Thank you, madams, take this to buy some wine!"

The women hastily wiped their brows, bowed in thanks, took the money, and rushed out like they were being chased. Once outside, someone sighed, "Why does the Second Madam’s courtyard feel so eerie and chilling?"

"Don’t speak carelessly, we shouldn’t discuss matters of the masters," said one, nudging the others, quickly moving away.

The Second Madam stood beside the box, tilting her head to stare at it, constantly sneering. As Zijuan lifted the curtain to enter, the Second Madam extended her hand without turning: "Give me the key!"

"Key?" Zijuan blinked and shook her head, saying, "Manager Rong didn’t give me a key." She added cautiously, glancing at the Second Madam, "I thought the Second Madam had the key herself..."