Having made up her mind, Jiang Xinrui gradually calmed down.

She tried hard not to look, not to care about the stares of the onlookers, and instead looked at Granny Li lying on the ground. A look of pity crossed her face, and she spoke righteously:

"As a doctor, I naturally cannot stand by and watch an elderly patient lying on the ground without caring about him."

This is a life, how can you treat it like this?

However, since this person was sent to Madam's Yuanyi Hall and had a special status, I originally thought this was a family matter for Madam and it was not appropriate to intervene directly. That's why I advised Madam not to go too far, lest things end badly.

I never expected that my good intentions would be so maliciously twisted by the lady, and I never expected that she would be so jealous and resentful over some unfounded rumors that she would refuse to help someone in distress.

Since the lady has made up her mind not to save him, I, as the doctor, naturally cannot stand idly by.

As Jiang Xinrui spoke, she slowly walked up to Granny Li and her daughter.

Qiao Jiaojiao naturally recognized Jiang Xinrui and knew that outsiders thought that this person should be a good match for Shen Muzhi, so she did not have a good impression of Jiang Xinrui.

In the current situation, whether this person is genuinely trying to help or is just putting on an act because of a feud with Yanxiao, it is advantageous for her at this moment.

She understands the principle that the enemy of my enemy is my friend.

So, after meeting Jiang Xinrui's gaze, she hesitated for a moment, but still slowly got up and let Jiang Xinrui diagnose Granny Li, adding a few embellishments as she spoke:

"Dr. Jiang, I am deeply ashamed. I have no idea what to do. I had good intentions today, but my reputation has been tarnished by my daughter and me."

As Jiang Xinrui picked up Li Mama's wrist, feigning a serious diagnosis, she responded gently:

"Miss Qiao, please don't say that. I've heard about what happened between you and your daughter long ago."

I know you are also pitiful people. Originally, the general remembered your brother's kindness and let you and your mother live in the general's mansion for some care, but now..."

As Jiang Xinrui spoke, she glanced meaningfully at the others who had already returned to their seats and were leisurely eating sunflower seeds while watching their performance.

Seeing Yan Xiao's nonchalant and carefree demeanor, Jiang Xinrui almost vomited blood, but her plans only grew stronger.

The more arrogant and domineering Yan Xiao was, the more advantageous it would be for them now. She quickly looked away and gave Qiao Jiaojiao a suggestive look.

Following her gaze, Qiao Jiaojiao also saw Yan Xiao's current appearance, and the jealousy and hatred in her eyes were almost impossible to hide.

They felt that Yan Xiao dared to be so arrogant and disregard them because she was relying on Shen Muzhi's power; to put it bluntly, she was just a petty person who had gotten her way.

How could she not be jealous of this ugly country woman she looked down upon, who now occupied a position she could only dream of?

Originally, she had a chance to become a concubine in the general's mansion, relying on her brother's kindness. With her brother's favor, Shen Muzhi would definitely not mistreat her. Once she had a son or daughter, her life would be secure.

But thanks to this country woman, all of that has now vanished.

Because of this woman, she and her mother were inexplicably kicked out of the general's mansion, losing all the privileges they once enjoyed.

Not only that, this woman even dared to embezzle the monthly allowance belonging to Shen Muzhi and his daughter behind their backs, and wouldn't let anyone help them with chores. She clearly didn't want to leave them any way to survive.

This is outrageous! How could they possibly accept this so easily?

Strangely enough, although she and Jiang Xinrui weren't that close, after receiving that suggestive look from Jiang Xinrui, she immediately understood what Jiang Xinrui meant and quickly echoed Jiang Xinrui's words pitifully:

“It’s just that my daughter and I are unlucky. We don’t know where we offended the General’s wife or offended her.”

"My relationship with the General is completely innocent. Although I have always been grateful for your kindness in taking me in, I have always kept my distance from you due to the strict separation of men and women. I have hardly seen you since I entered your residence."

As Qiao Jiaojiao spoke, she seemed extremely aggrieved, wiping away her tears repeatedly with a handkerchief, then clutching her chest and continuing to sob:

"In order to repay the general's kindness, my daughter and I did what we could at the general's mansion, trying our best not to take advantage of others."

But I don't know whose slanderous words the lady listened to, because ever since we came to Jiangbei, she has been targeting and making things difficult for my mother and me.

On the very first day back at the General's Mansion, he ordered that my mother, who was already ill, be allowed to drink only that clear, mixed grain porridge.

My mother suddenly fell ill, and I don't know if it's because the hunger during that time damaged her health.

"Dr. Jiang, you really have to take good care of my mother! She's my only family in this world. If anything happens to her, I won't live anymore, sob sob~"

Qiao Jiaojiao spoke with heartfelt sincerity and cried with utter despair. The onlookers looked on with pity, and at the same time, they felt that what she said must be true.

Otherwise, with Qiao Jiaojiao's appearance, although she wouldn't be described as a stunning beauty, she was still charming and pitiful.

This guy lives in the General's residence, so he's in a prime position. If he had other intentions, how could he have gone on for so long without even getting a concubine?

They didn't believe that a man would turn down a freebie, unless General Shen was a saint who could remain unmoved by temptation.

Just as the onlookers were whispering among themselves, and Qiao Jiaojiao and Jiang Xinrui were working together to accuse Yan Xiao of being arrogant, domineering, and heartless, Yan Xiao let out a very untimely burp.

This caused the atmosphere to quiet down slightly. After realizing what was going on, everyone looked at Yan Xiao with speechless expressions.

Yan Xiao was also somewhat embarrassed. She put down her teacup and looked at everyone apologetically, saying:

"Sorry, my mouth was dry from eating sunflower seeds, so I drank a little too quickly."

"I'm so sorry if I've disturbed your performance. Please continue watching. It's truly rare to find a show like this that's so good and doesn't require tickets."

Yan Xiao's words truly conveyed a sense of detachment, as if she were someone Qiao Jiaojiao had just criticized, even though it wasn't her.

Not only did she not try to explain, but she also watched the drama with great interest, leaving a group of onlookers completely bewildered.

Yan Xiao, as if feeling she hadn't gone far enough, suddenly turned to look at Jiang Xinrui and urged her impatiently:

"If you're going to put on an act, you have to go all the way. Everyone's pretty busy, Dr. Jiang, don't just focus on reciting lines with Miss Qiao and try to smear me. Your wrists are practically calloused from being touched by that old lady, have you figured out the problem yet?"

If you keep dawdling, I'll have to charge for my performance!