Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 742 - 578: Finding the Next Home

"Was it Wang Yue who brought the tea inside?"

Gu Chengyu knew he couldn’t extract much information from Mrs. Wang, so he asked one last question.

Mrs. Wang nodded, "It was the master who asked her to bring it in."

Gu Chengyu waved his hand, signaling Mrs. Wang to leave. He had already pieced together the truth of the matter in his mind.

However, Mrs. Wang lingered hesitantly, her eyes brimming with tears.

Using a handkerchief to wipe the tears from her eyes, she sobbed, "Initially, he was going to propose to my family, but the master suddenly died. What am I supposed to do now?"

Mrs. Wang noted that the Gu Family hadn’t thought about her, so she had to bring it up herself.

Though she and Gu Chengyi were not officially married, they were already living as husband and wife.

If she just went back like that, what would the villagers think of her?

Moreover, her parents had already been bragging outside that she was going to marry into the Gu Family. Going back shamefully, and not as a virgin, how would she marry anyone in the future?

To live a good life, she had already risked everything.

Not only had she enticed Gu Chengyi with her purity, but she had also offended her aunt’s family.

Later, it became widely known; how could she have any face to return?

Gu Chengyu felt a bit impatient; someone had just died, who had the time to deal with Mrs. Wang?

Moreover, this was something Mrs. Wang had brought on herself. In ancient times, women valued their chastity immensely.

This girl had a progressive mindset, shedding the reserve of a maiden just to marry into the Gu Family. Even if she lost face now, it was her own doing.

Uncle Gu and Mr. Gu were quite troubled; logically speaking, the girl wasn’t entirely blameless either.

After all, who moves into the man’s house before getting married?

And she had even consummated the marriage before it happened, all of her own volition, and they couldn’t think of any good solutions now.

"You should leave first! The deceased is paramount; your matter can only be addressed later."

After a while, seeing Mr. Gu and the others remain silent,

Gu Chengyu, disturbed by Mrs. Wang’s sobbing, told her to leave for now.

Mrs. Wang still refused to go, feeling anxious inside!

The Gu Family hadn’t given her any promises. By the time the funeral was arranged, what status would she maintain in the Gu Family?

With many people coming and going during the mourning, everyone would know her true motives for coming to the Gu Family.

Once the story spread, her chances of securing a marriage prospect in the future would surely be gone.

She was still young and couldn’t be a widow for Gu Chengyi for her entire life.

Thinking of this, she suddenly wiped away the tears on her face. Her eyes, just washed by tears, shimmered brightly as she looked at Gu Chengyu.

Gu Chengyi often praised her for her delicate and pitiable appearance, and she knew Gu Chengyi loved this look of hers.

Looking at the dignified and handsome Gu Chengyu, a ripple rose in Mrs. Wang’s heart.

Now that Gu Chengyi was dead, if she could stay with Gu Chengyu, it would be a good match.

She didn’t dare think about being the primary wife, but even becoming a concubine for Gu Chengyu would be much better than staying with Gu Chengyi.

Gu Chengyu was a high official, young, and good-looking.

She had previously despised Gu Chengyi for being old. If not for the prospect of a good life, would she have liked someone like Gu Chengyi?

His age was nearly that of her father; she had made a big decision before.

Gu Chengyu glanced up and saw Mrs. Wang’s demeanor, almost feeling nauseated.

She was just sharing a bed with Gu Chengyi and now trying to seduce him?

This girl had quite the nerve! Gu Chengyi had just died, and she was eager to find her next match.

How she gained such confidence, as if she considered herself a celestial being incarnate?

But even if she were that reincarnation, there was no way he would have any inappropriate thoughts about her.

Moreover, she was just with his older brother and now turned to him, stirring a bit of disgust in him.

He acknowledged the struggles of women in this era and never went too hard on them, except for those who would harm him.

Even no matter how excessive the woman, he wouldn’t usually feel disdain, yet Mrs. Wang managed to make him feel repulsed.

"You may go now!" Gu Chengyu spoke without another glance at Mrs. Wang, then sat down to ponder the real cause of Gu Chengyi’s death.

Mrs. Wang clenched her teeth, sparing a look at Gu Chengyu, who refused to pay her any mind.

No matter how much anger and unwillingness filled her heart, she had to temporarily let it go.

As Mrs. Wang exited the room, she bumped into Dashun entering.

"Sir! Is this what you were looking for?"

With aspirations to work with Gu Chengyu, Dashun took his instructions very seriously.

He had searched the entire room and finally found the porcelain bottle in a corner.

Mrs. Wang glanced at the porcelain bottle in Dashun’s hand before quickly walking out of the room.

Gu Chengyu took it and saw the bottle was empty, and the stopper was nowhere to be found.

Dashun couldn’t have tampered with the medication inside; this meant the powder from the bottle had been poured into the tea.

"I didn’t see any powder spilled elsewhere; it wasn’t on the ground, and I broadly checked the kang as well."

Seeing Gu Chengyu in thought holding the porcelain bottle, Dashun spoke up promptly.

Gu Chengyu was a bit surprised, glancing at Dashun, recognizing his cleverness.

"Well done!"

Hearing this, Dashun couldn’t contain his joy; the official was pleased with him, right?

"Xiao Bao! Why do you suppose Wang Yue and Mrs. Li’s accounts differ?"

Uncle Gu and the others weren’t fools either; they sensed something was off too.

Gu Chengyu chuckled lightly, contemplating inwardly.

When Gu Chengyi had Mrs. Li assist with administering the medicine, and Mrs. Li claimed Gu Chengyi supervised, Gu Chengyu certainly believed it.

Gu Chengyi was quite suspicious by nature and wouldn’t rely solely on Mrs. Li to handle it alone.

The reason for Mrs. Li’s involvement was likely because Gu Chengyi was preoccupied at the time.

As for why he was preoccupied, wasn’t Mrs. Wang there on the kang? 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

At least one of Wang Yue and Mrs. Li was lying; Mrs. Li claimed just a little was used, while Wang Yue mentioned nearly half a bottle, which clearly didn’t match.

Wang Yue had no reason to exaggerate, but though current indications point away from her as causing Gu Chengyi’s death, she can’t be ruled out.

Wang Yue had access to the medicine bottle, and if she secretly took some, Gu Chengyi might not have noticed.

Yesterday, when Gu Chengyi asked Wang Yue to bring the tea, it might have allowed Wang Yue to seize the chance to add the medicine.

The medicine likely only required a small amount; taking more would be intolerable to a person.

Mrs. Li was also highly suspicious; during interrogation, Mrs. Li initially claimed she didn’t dare to use more before mentioning no surplus in the bottle.

The first reaction of Mrs. Li denying an excess was suspicious.

Gu Chengyu paced the room, pondering who it might be.

Analyzing the motive, Wang Yue had lived a hard life for years.

Seeing Gu Chengyi bringing in one woman after another, she might have acted out of resentment and frustration at her worsening situation.