Chapter 225 Panic

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Su Jin sat on the small stool. The maids and old servants looked at her snow-white arms, not knowing what to say. They had never seen a noble lady roll up her sleeves and expose her elbows like this. However, the Eldest Young Madam truly had good skin. Skin like congealed fat, as delicate as porcelain. Su Jin rubbed her own hand and looked at the Old Madam, saying, "It might hurt a bit when I start kneading, please bear with it." The Old Madam nodded lightly. As soon as Su Jin’s hand moved, the Old Madam began to tremble in pain. The pain made her inhale sharply. "Be gentler," the Old Madam said. "Too gentle won’t have much effect," Su Jin replied. The Old Madam frowned slightly. She knew Su Jin was doing it on purpose. But she could endure this level of pain. Su Jin kneaded with the same force. Then, every so often, the maids and old servants saw the Old Madam’s forehead tremble. The maids’ hearts trembled along with her. Agarwood Pavilion, Bamboo House. Xie Jingchen sat there reading. A Hidden Guard jumped in through the window, saying, "Young Master, the Old Madam asked the Eldest Young Madam to massage her feet." "She didn’t refuse?" Xie Jingchen was surprised. "She couldn’t refuse." Xie Jingchen frowned. Is there actually something she can’t refuse? Xie Jingchen, feeling uneasy, said, "Send someone to find her and say I lost something." ... Outside, footsteps approached. The Princess of Nanzhang led the Old Madam of Duke Chong’s Mansion inside. Accompanying them was the Duchess of Duke Chong. Seeing Su Jin massaging the Old Madam’s feet, they were all stunned. The Old Madam of Duke Chong approached, saying, "I truly envy you, old friend, for having such a filial granddaughter-in-law." The Old Madam smiled. Su Jin said, "Once I’m done kneading, I’ll greet Old Madam Duke Chong." So obedient. However, when she lowered her eyes, a cold glimmer flashed beneath them. She wondered why a sudden desire to have her massage feet arose. It turned out it was for Old Madam Duke Chong to see. Her father had harshly humiliated Duke Chong’s Mansion, and now she was degrading herself in front of Old Madam Duke Chong. Trampling on her dignity to curry favor with Old Madam Duke Chong. Fine. Very well. Su Jin glanced at Xingxing, but before she could speak, a young maid entered from outside. "Eldest Young Madam, the Eldest Young Master asks you to go back and help him find something," the young maid said. Xingxing was delighted. The Master came to rescue the Miss. Su Jin was not pleased at all. Dragging her down again. Forget it. Might as well give him a little face. Su Jin looked at the Old Madam. The Old Madam said nothing. It wasn’t that she wasn’t giving face, but that the Old Madam didn’t appreciate it. Su Jin said to the maid, "Go and tell the Eldest Young Master that I’m busy right now and will help him find it later." Xingxing twisted her little brow. Did the Miss take the wrong medicine today? Su Jin looked at her and reached out, "Give me eight silver needles." Xingxing blinked. Doesn’t the Miss carry silver needles with her? Why ask her to fetch them? But she fetched them anyway. Because it wasn’t a bother. There were spares in her crossbody bag. Xingxing took out the silver needles from the crossbody bag and handed them to Su Jin. Seeing this, the Old Madam said, "Using silver needles for foot massage?" Su Jin looked at her, "To enhance the effect of the foot massage." Before the Old Madam could refuse. Su Jin placed the silver needles on the back and sole of the Old Madam’s foot. The silver needles didn’t hurt. The Old Madam and Old Madam Duke Chong chatted leisurely. Only the Duchess’s gaze continued to linger on Su Jin. She found it hard to believe that the Marquis of Dongxiang’s daughter would willingly massage someone’s feet. Yet Su Jin was focused on kneading. And kneaded with great effort. A quarter of an hour later. Su Jin’s hands were sore from kneading. The Old Madam hadn’t said a word asking her to stop for a break. She did not speak. Su Jin, quite considerate, adjusted the silver needles and said to Xingxing, "You help the Old Madam knead." Xingxing was eager to try. The Duchess, "...," Never seen someone so lowly. Actually eager to massage feet; such a peculiar hobby. Xingxing sat down, tried first, and the Old Madam frowned. "A bit more strength," the Old Madam said. Xingxing, "...," The first time someone criticized her for being too soft, it was quite a blow. Xingxing increased her strength. Su Jin looked at the Old Madam. "Xingxing has strength, fearing to hurt you, so she kneads lightly. Does this force work for you?" Su Jin asked. "It’s fine." "...," Su Jin said to Xingxing, "Just use this force to massage the Old Madam’s feet." Xingxing earnestly massaged the Old Madam’s feet. Half a cup of tea later. The Old Madam said, "That’s enough." The Old Madam of Duke Chong wouldn’t stay in Duke Zhen Country Mansion without reason. They had massaged long enough. Xingxing stood up and rubbed her hands. Her hands were so sore. Su Jin helped remove the silver needles from the Old Madam’s feet. A maid came to help the Old Madam put on her shoes and socks. Su Jin obediently said, "If the Old Madam wishes for a massage on another day, I will help you again, and if there’s nothing else, I’ll head back first." So obedient, even the Old Madam felt a bit unused to it. She nodded, "You may leave." Su Jin bowed respectfully and then left. After they left, the maids and old servants in the house also retreated. The Duchess of Duke Chong said, "The Eldest Young Madam of your mansion is surprisingly obedient." The Princess of Nanzhang sipped tea, coldly laughing, "The Eldest Young Madam previously massaged Mrs. Wang’s shoulders, and even wanted a foot massage, so making her massage the Old Madam’s feet leaves no room for refusal." "No wonder," the Duchess of Duke Chong said. If it wasn’t self-inflicted, to have someone massage feet, she would jump up. Su Jin returned to the Agarwood Pavilion, the first thing she did was clean her hands. She scrubbed with soap five or six times, almost peeling a layer of skin off. Agarwood Pavilion, backyard. Xie Jingchen seemed a bit distracted. Previously he worried about Su Jin. Gave her a way out, and Su Jin was unwilling to return. Then he began to worry about the Old Madam. A Hidden Guard came in saying, "Young Master, the Eldest Young Madam has returned." "Is the Old Madam alright?" Xie Jingchen asked. "Haven’t heard of any issues." Xie Jingchen frowned. How could there be no issues? Could it be she enjoys massaging feet? When Su Jin entered the backyard, Xie Jingchen looked at her and said, "What did you do to the Old Madam?" Su Jin looked at him. "With so many eyes watching, what could I do to the Old Madam?" Su Jin feigned innocence. "Really?" Xie Jingchen was suspicious. "Of course it’s true, I assure you, the Old Madam’s feet are still feet." A Hidden Guard, "...," Xie Jingchen, "...," Eldest Young Madam. Your assurance is quite unsettling. Qihao Hall. The Princess of Nanzhang saw off Duke Chong’s Old Madam and the Duchess. The Old Madam was a bit tired. Raised her hand, letting Mrs. Wang support her back for a rest. But each step brought three points of pain. After a few steps, the Old Madam felt so much pain that she gasped. Mrs. Wang quickly helped her sit down. Took off her shoes and socks to see. The Old Madam’s feet had already swelled like pig’s hooves. Mrs. Wang was covered in a cold sweat. She knew the Eldest Young Madam was suspiciously obedient. As expected... The Old Madam’s lips trembled with rage. It was hard to tell if it was from anger or pain. In any case, the Old Madam couldn’t catch her breath— She fainted. The house was in chaos. "Quickly call the Imperial Physician!" Hongxiu shouted.

Chapter 225 Panic

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