Chapter 246 Kindness

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Su Jin and Xingxing walked out of the study. They saw a maid carrying Liao Xue out. Liao Xue was soaking wet. Qu Qingqing’s skirt was slightly splashed, but her expression was normal. Su Jin, "..." Xingxing, "..." "Is she really that unlucky?" Xingxing said sympathetically. "..." "Did you foresee this?" Su Jin smirked. "Yes, when she was glaring at you in the Old Madam’s room, I felt she would be unlucky," Xingxing said. "..." "I was afraid she would have a conflict with you, and it would be too tragic, so I dug a trap to block her outside the door." "..." "I already used the smallest wooden bucket and stick." Su Jin squinted at Xingxing, "There’s a hint of kindness in your tone." Xingxing, "..." She’s always been kind. "I already told the gatekeeping maid there was a trap inside. If she didn’t go in, nothing would happen," Xingxing said. "..." "You dug a trap, and you told others you dug a trap?" Su Jin’s mouth twitched. "Yes, otherwise, it would harm the innocent, right?" Xingxing said. "..." "The Sixth Young Master said, when someone is unlucky, even drinking water can get stuck between their teeth, and the unfortunate can’t escape it, so there’s no fear in telling others," Xingxing said. "..." The theory is powerful. And repeated experiments have proved this theory completely correct. What was it that people say? Don’t trust bandits’ words, suffer losses in front of you. Qihao Hall. The second Auntie was feeding the Old Madam porridge. A maid hurried in and said, "Not good, the second cousin had an accident." The second Auntie’s face changed, "What happened?" "The second cousin was knocked out by a piece of wood," the maid replied. "Knocked out by a piece of wood?" "When did wood become able to actively hit people?" the second Auntie said skeptically. The maid, "..." When it comes to the Eldest Young Madam, anything impossible becomes possible. The maid only knew this much; she didn’t know the specifics. But it’s okay not to know. Liao Xue had already been brought back. Soaked through, with a maid’s dress draped over her, the second Auntie’s face turned pale. "What on earth happened?!" the second Auntie’s voice was cold and urgent. Qu Qingqing walked over to her mother and said, "Cousin wanted to find the cousin-in-law, but the maid told her there was a trap dug in the backyard of the Agarwood Pavilion, and she couldn’t go in." "Cousin wouldn’t listen and insisted on going in." "Sure enough, as soon as she went in, she was soaked by a bucket of water and knocked out on the shoulder by a flying piece of wood." Qu Qingqing spoke objectively. She inherently disliked Liao Xue and their aunt. She had just provoked her; if it weren’t for her mother’s repeated reminders, she would have fallen for it, and it would be her lying unconscious now. Indeed, you can’t go against anyone but the cousin-in-law, without even facing her directly, one could end up knocked out. Qu Qingqing completely cleared Su Jin of involvement. Although Liao Xue’s misfortune happened at the Agarwood Pavilion, it was self-inflicted and could not be blamed on others. The only thing Qu Qingqing couldn’t understand was why someone would dig a trap and still tell others. The first Auntie worriedly checked her daughter, "Are you alright?" Qu Qingqing shook her head, "Mom, I just got splashed with a bit of water; I’m not hurt." The first Auntie breathed a sigh of relief. On the bed, the Old Madam was trembling with anger. Mrs. Wang asked, "Did you call for a doctor?" "Someone’s already gone to fetch the Imperial Physician," the maid replied. The second Auntie, hearing Qu Qingqing speak for Su Jin, angrily said, "Xuexue is like this, and you’re still speaking for that bandit woman?!" "Why didn’t you stop Xuexue?!" Is this blaming her? They are more annoying than bandits! "Aunt, I’m just telling the truth. Cousin’s maid can testify," Qu Qingqing said coldly. The second Auntie’s fists clenched in anger. Su Jin didn’t come. She felt neither the Old Madam nor the second Auntie would be pleased to see her, plus she did nothing wrong, so she sent a bottle of bruise ointment with a maid and went back to her room to continue reading. Zilan Garden. Xie Jinyu lay on the Peony Pillow, rubbing her stomach. She had just eaten something and felt uncomfortable. A maid ran in and said, "Miss, the second cousin was knocked out." Xie Jinyu, "..." "Did our sister-in-law do it?" "Then she’s done for," Xie Jinyu said with a gloating look. Liao Xue is the Old Madam’s most beloved granddaughter, more cherished than her. If even a finger of hers was touched, the Old Madam would never let it slide. Moreover, the Old Madam is dealing with pain coupled with diarrhea, it’s enough for several days and nights of trouble. The maid stood there, unsure how to speak. Although the second cousin was unlucky. Her misfortune was just like the eldest Miss who fell off the wall onto a cactus. At that time, they couldn’t deal with the Eldest Young Madam, and today there definitely wouldn’t be a way either. Xie Jinyu, upon learning how Liao Xue fainted, had a very unpleasant expression. ... The Imperial Physician hurried over. The entire Imperial Hospital knew about the diarrhea incident at the Duke Zhen Country Mansion after eating snacks granted by the Empress. The Imperial Physician had already clearly indicated there was no effective remedy, just perseverance was needed. Now, sending for the Imperial Physician meant something happened. The Imperial Physician moved quickly. Upon entering, he saw the Old Madam standing with the support of a maid, and Liao Xue lying on the Imperial Concubine’s Couch. "Imperial Physician, please save my daughter," the second Auntie pleaded urgently. The Imperial Physician sat down and asked, "How did she faint?" "Knocked out by a piece of wood on the shoulder," the second Auntie said through gritted teeth. The Imperial Physician, "..." No need to explain. It must be another prank by the Eldest Young Madam of Duke Zhen’s Mansion. As long as someone faints at the Duke Zhen’s Mansion, it’s almost always related to her. After taking her pulse, the Imperial Physician said, "Miss Liao fainted from shock; the shoulder injury isn’t severe. I’ll prescribe a few medications; take them on time, use bruise ointment, and in seven or eight days, she’ll be fine." The Imperial Physician pinched Liao Xue’s philtrum. After a while, she awoke. But just as she moved her body, the pain in her shoulder brought tears streaming down her face. Brought up pampered, a young lady never touched by her parents, how could she bear such a blow with a thick stick? The tears wouldn’t stop despite any cajoling. After the Imperial Physician left, neither the first nor second Auntie had the mind for the return banquet. Each took her daughter and left. Although Liao Xue wasn’t carried out, she at least walked with the support of a maid. Inside, the Old Madam was beyond angry. Her already pale face turned bluish with rage. Mrs. Wang worried the Old Madam might faint from anger and quickly urged her not to harm her health from the agitation. The Eldest Young Madam had a fiery temper, and there was no feud with the second cousin, so why did she provoke her at Agarwood Pavilion? However, Mrs. Wang dared not speak this out, or she would be seen as siding with the Eldest Young Madam. Outside the courtyard, Hongxiu came with tea. A young maid in blue ran over and said, "Sister Hongxiu, the antidiarrheal medicine the Old Madam gave to the Sixth Young Master is very effective, and his appetite has improved a lot. Aunt Hong asked me to come on her behalf to thank the Old Madam."

Chapter 246 Kindness

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