CHAPTER 1093: CHAPTER 1087: IDENTIFYING SEARCY’S IDENTITY

General Lu shone brilliantly this time, capturing Xiyue City in one fell swoop. Aside from the city of Xining, it is the most important and second strongest city in Xining.

Gu Youyou smiled and thought to herself: General Lu must be basking in glory right now. Logically, the Emperor has always favored the Grand Master Residence’s Xiao Family the most, yet for some reason, he didn’t send Xiao Jinyan or Xiao Jinfei to seize such an opportunity for merit. Instead, he gave it to General Lu, whom the Ducal Residence has been eager to win over.

"What are you looking at with that silly smile?" Searcy, seeing Gu Youyou smiling foolishly, couldn’t help but ask.

Gu Youyou said, "Your dad has won a great victory and is going to be promoted. Aren’t you looking forward to it?"

Searcy’s face turned dark, and with a snort, she went out.

Most unexpectedly, the troops from the Ducal Residence of Beiping suffered the worst this time.

Out of four armies, three reported victories, but theirs was unlucky and faced the enemy’s desperate resistance.

It wasn’t just resistance; the Beiping Army was defeated and then pursued by the victors. It seemed as if the fifth Prince treated the route through Beiping as an escape route. If things came to the worst, he planned to carve out a path through Beiping to flee to the lands of the Barbarians.

The Ducal Residence really had rotten luck, because among several directions, that indeed was the best escape route.

After reading through, Gu Youyou started to pick up her pen and write a reply to Jin Zijin.

She wanted to tell him that they were going to have a child, and also urge him to come back earlier, so he must witness the birth of the child himself.

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General Lu fought a splendid battle, news of which had already reached the court above. With the Emperor’s dragon heart greatly pleased, he waved his hand, and various rewards were bestowed. Although General Lu hadn’t returned yet, this did not delay the bestowal of gold, silver, and jewels; Madam Lu could gladly accept them.

For a time, the General Residence became the most sought-after place, and the ladies of the officials naturally would not miss such an opportunity. Women who had never interacted with Madam Lu in the past were now eagerly seeking her acquaintance.

At the same time, Searcy’s true background was also uncovered, not only hers but her mother’s as well, clearly and thoroughly.

Mammy Li said to the Empress, "Searcy’s mother is not of simple status. She was the sole heir of the Ghost Doctor Family. Back when the Ghost Doctor Family was wiped out, a young lady escaped, and that was Searcy’s mother. When Searcy’s mother was alive, she taught Searcy all her skills. Searcy fully inherited the bloodline and sinister temperament of the Ghost Doctor Family. At a very young age, she is already very cruel. Saying she heals people may not be all that impressive, but she’s definitely a master when it comes to poisoning others.

Empress, please consider carefully. You wouldn’t want something to happen to King Jin before your grandson is even born."

Hearing what Mammy Li said, the Empress also became worried.

It was indeed necessary to be cautious about such a woman.

She said, "Given this, why did Gu Youyou keep her by her side and even make her a sitting doctor at Jisheng Hall? Isn’t Gu Youyou afraid that she will poison the patients to death and ruin her own reputation?"

Mammy Li said, "If it wasn’t for Gu Youyou who demanded her from Madam Lu’s side back then, she would have been beaten to death by Madam Lu long ago. The old servant guesses that Searcy stays with Gu Youyou as a way to repay her kindness. Of course, it also doesn’t rule out the possibility of other deals between them."

After listening, the Empress rested her chin on her hand and pondered. Moments later, she suddenly laughed and instructed Mammy Li, "Spread the news of Lu Xueying to Madam Lu’s ears, but be careful not to let her find out that the news came from our palace. Let’s see how she reacts."