"The young lady's thoughts are truly the most comprehensive!"

A genuine smile appeared on Granny Qi's face, and she secretly praised the Emperor for his discerning eye.

A person as gentle, dignified, and intelligent as Miss Jiang is truly wasted in the Changping Marquis's mansion!

"Azi, quickly apologize to Granny Qi!"

Jiang Segu was speechless. She knew she wasn't as calm and composed as her older sister, but she didn't think she was wrong.

“Elder sister, Granny Qi came here because of you. My fifth sister and I only got to receive guidance from Granny Qi because of you. But I think I am unruly and do not deserve to be taught by Granny Qi. So I will take my fifth sister back to the courtyard to rest.”

After saying that, he helped Jiang Zhihui up and left without looking back.

Jiang Chuhui bowed to Granny Qi again to apologize, but Granny Qi raised her hand to stop her, saying, "Young lady, there's no need for further words. Please take a seat."

The news of Xianghuitang's affair quickly reached the ears of Old Madam Jiang and Doctor Jiang.

At that time, Madam Jiang was reporting to Old Madam Jiang about the menu for the birthday banquet. Upon hearing this, she tore the menu to shreds with her fingernails!

"Eldest daughter-in-law, go back and check on Fifth Sister first. See what's wrong with her health. If she really can't take it, then maybe we shouldn't let her continue learning etiquette!"

Upon hearing this, Madam Jiang's fingernail snapped instantly.

She forced a stiff smile. "Thank you for your concern, Mother. I'll go see her right away!"

Madam Jiang, having left Zhaotai Courtyard, gritted her teeth and made her way to Jiang Zhihui's courtyard, only to find it empty.

"Where's Fifth Sister? She fainted and hasn't come back. Where has she gone off to play again?"

The people in the courtyard were trembling with fear, looking at each other in bewilderment, none of them knowing what had happened.

Madam Jiang was so angry that her eyebrows shot up and she smashed a teacup. "Are you all wooden figures? Fifth Miss is missing, and you don't even know to go look for her!"

"yes!"

Soon, upon learning that Jiang Zhihui had been taken to the First Snow Garden in Jiangse Valley, he returned and reported back to Madam Jiang.

Madam Jiang's anger intensified. "Useless thing! You know I'm looking for Fifth Miss, so why don't you bring her back!"

Chu Xue hesitated, "But Fifth Miss is still unconscious, so it's probably not easy to move her. Besides, Doctor Zhang is already treating Fifth Miss!"

"Smack!"

Madam Jiang raised her hand and slapped Chu Xue across the face.

Chu Xue dared not cry out in pain, "This servant will go and bring Fifth Miss back right away."

With that, he scrambled away.

Jiang Segu was unaware of Madam Jiang's great anger and was listening to Doctor Zhang's diagnosis.

"The Fifth Sister fainted because she was exhausted these past two days, coupled with irregular eating habits and lack of sleep. She doesn't even need to drink any medicine; she just needs to rest for two days!"

After seeing Doctor Zhang off, Jiang Segu looked at Jiang Zhihui, who was lying on the bed with a haggard face, and a question arose in his mind.

What causes sleeplessness?

"Qiaohe, you should ask Chuxue carefully if there's anything we don't know!"

Qiaohe must have gone out.

Qiaolian came out of the wardrobe with clean clothes in her hands.

When Jiang Zhihui fainted, she knocked over the teacup on the table, which splashed her clothes. She and Jiang Zhihui were born on the same day and were about the same size, so Jiang Segu asked Qiaolian to find some clothes for Jiang Zhihui to change into.

The two men worked together to remove Jiang Zhihui's clothes. When they saw the dense bruises covering her body, they felt as if they had been struck a heavy blow to the heart, and then anger surged up within them.

My aunt went way too far!

With trembling hearts, the two helped Jiang Zhihui put on her top. When they saw her bruised and swollen knees, even though they were mentally prepared, they were still shocked again.

"Miss, Fifth Miss is so pitiful!"

Not only the Fifth Sister, but the Seventh Sister is also pitiful.

How could the First Madam and the Second Madam possibly bring themselves to do such a thing?

After Jiang Zhihui was dressed, the first snow fell.

"Sixth Miss, the First Madam has sent me to fetch Fifth Miss back home."

Chu Xue didn't dare to look up, trembling as she spoke.

Jiang Segu didn't want to make things difficult for the servants, so he could only stand up and say, "Come on, I'll go with you to see the First Madam."

Upon seeing Madam Jiang, Jiang Segu preemptively retorted, "I have no reason to object to my aunt's decision to take Fifth Sister away. However, Fifth Sister is currently unwell and unconscious. I'm afraid that if she's moved, she might aggravate other injuries and disturb Grandmother!"

After all, Grandmother's birthday is approaching, and I think my eldest aunt wouldn't want her to worry about such trivial matters! Besides, my two aunts are still at home, and my eldest aunt wouldn't want them to watch the spectacle, wouldn't you say?"

Madam Jiang's questions were stuck in her throat, unable to come out, making her feel extremely uncomfortable.

"If Azi had been this thoughtful yesterday, your fifth sister wouldn't have been punished by me!"

Hey!

Jiang Segu thought to himself: Now I finally understand why Fifth Sister always likes to turn the tables on others! It turns out it's because of her family tradition.

“Aunt is right. It was Azi who was impolite yesterday. Why don’t Azi go and explain to the two aunts, and also apologize to the two aunts on behalf of Fifth Sister!”

"No need for that. We're all family, and your two aunts know your personality; they won't hold it against you!"

"Your two aunts are so understanding and reasonable. Your eldest aunt should learn from them!"

Madam Jiang was so angry that her ribs ached, and she immediately brought up Jiang Segu's disrespect towards Granny Qi.

"I heard that Azi offended Granny Qi today? Do you know how much trouble this will cause if it gets to your grandfather's ears? You have your grandmother protecting you, so your grandfather won't do anything to you, but he won't implicate your mother!"

"Thank you for the reminder, Aunt. I will apologize to Granny Qi later. Fifth Sister is injured and should not move around for the next few days, so I have decided to let her stay in my courtyard to recover."

With that, Jiang Segu gave Madam Jiang a proper junior's bow, "Aunt, if there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now! Chuxue, pack some useful things for your young lady, and come with me!"

Chu Xue glanced at Madam Jiang with a troubled expression.

She naturally wanted to go with Jiang Segu, but what if Madam Jiang caused her trouble afterward?

Madam Jiang was furious, but she couldn't find fault with Jiang Segu, so she could only raise her voice and say, "You little hussy, why aren't you going yet!"

When Jiang Segu returned to the courtyard, Jiang Zhihui had already woken up.

With Qiaolian's help, she drank a bowl of porridge and ate brown sugar steamed cake.

After filling her stomach, Jiang Zhihui realized that her clothes had been changed, and her expression changed drastically.

Qiaolian pretended not to see and explained, "Fifth Miss's clothes were wet from the tea, so I found Sixth Miss's clothes and had Chuxue change them for you."

Only then did Jiang Zhihui's pale face regain its color. "Where is Chu Xue?"