Chapter 70 I don’t believe that you can be safe and sound this time!

Lan Zhenrong turned and walked towards Furong Courtyard. As soon as he stepped over the threshold, a violent cough sounded like an arrow breaking through the wind.

He frowned slightly, then quickened his pace and walked in.

Inside the room, Bai Qing was half leaning on the couch, her face as pale as paper, but her eyes were shining with joy at seeing him.

"Ahem... Master, you're here." Her voice was thin as a thread, but full of anticipation.

Lan Zhenrong nodded, but his gaze did not linger on her for too long.

"Yunqing, there's no need to rush Yueyue's wedding."

Yun Qing was stunned. She thought the master came to visit her, but she never expected that the first thing he would talk about was Lan Xiyue's marriage.

"Master, as soon as I woke up, I asked the nanny to tell my second sister-in-law. She has already agreed. She will bring a matchmaker to our house in a few days to finalize the marriage."

Lan Zhenrong seemed extremely irritated when he heard this. He paced back and forth in the room, and the floor made a thumping sound with every step.

"Go tell your second sister-in-law that the marriage is not valid and is cancelled."

"Ahem... Master, why is this happening?"

"Just say it when I tell you to." Lan Zhenrong's words were brief and cold. After he finished speaking, he turned away.

Looking at Lan Zhenrong's departing back, Bai Qing's heart felt like it was sinking into an ice cellar. The master came only to talk about Lan Xiyue's marriage, and didn't even say a word of concern for her. Bai Qing's eyes were blazing with fire.

At this time, Lu'er hurried in with a hint of hesitation on her face.

"Ma'am, something strange happened today." Her voice was very low.

"What happened today?"

"Just now, when I went to the kitchen to make medicine for Madam and the Second Young Miss, I heard the maids and servants talking about it behind their backs. I went over to investigate and found out that it was Prime Minister Bai who brought Young Miss Bai to our house. Not long after, the Regent also arrived.

But they were talking in the hall, and I didn't know what they were talking about.

Not long after, Prime Minister Bai hurried away with Miss Bai. Along the way, the maids and servants heard Miss Bai constantly...farting, and yellow liquid flowed out.

After they left, the maids and servants fetched water and washed the floor!

The Regent stayed alone with the eldest daughter in the outer courtyard pavilion for a while. No one dared to approach them, and no one knew what the eldest daughter and the Regent said.

Yun Qing gritted her teeth and whispered, "How did this damn girl get so close to the Regent? Doesn't the Regent always stay away from women? Why does he allow Lan Xiyue to get close to him time and time again? Humph, no wonder the Master said he's not in a hurry for her marriage. It turns out he's planning to use Lan Xiyue to get close to the Regent!"

Lu Er said with some embarrassment, "That's right, the Regent seems to have some feelings for the young lady, even the master is happy to see it happen, the madam has to be on guard."

Yun Qing heard this, and a fierce look flashed in her eyes. "If she really succeeds and becomes the Regent Princess, won't she look down on me even more? No, I can't let her have her way! That damned girl will never marry better than my Rou'er. She only deserves to be trampled under my Rou'er's feet forever."

Beside her, Nanny Zhang lowered her head, a look of soothing in her eyes: "Madam, don't worry. The Prince Regent is a very powerful figure, how could he really be interested in the eldest daughter? Perhaps it's just a whim. Our second daughter is so talented and beautiful, she's countless times better than the eldest daughter."

Upon hearing this, Yun Qing's anger subsided a little, but she still couldn't hide the resentment in her heart: "Hey! Is Rou'er feeling better?" When she mentioned her biological daughter Lan Lingrou, her tone unconsciously became a little gentle and concerned.

Nanny Zhang said softly, "The second young lady's fever has subsided. Now, like Madam, she still has a slight cough, but she's fine now. Madam, don't worry."

Yun Qing nodded, but her expression didn't relax. She recalled the thrilling experience that night and was still frightened.

Nanny Zhang asked cautiously, "Madam, what exactly happened that night? Why were you and the Second Young Miss both lying soaking wet in bed? And the night watchwoman didn't notice anything?"

Yun Qing's eyes darkened upon hearing this. She recalled the darkness and fear of that night, and a chill rose in her heart.

The cold water instantly submerged her. She struggled to call for help, but found that her voice was tightly strangled in her throat and she couldn't even open her eyes.

"Ah! That night... it felt like I was thrown into the water and drowning. I wanted to call for help but no sound came out, and I couldn't even open my eyes."

Upon hearing this, Nanny Zhang also showed a puzzled look on her face. "Strange, after the Second Miss woke up, this old servant went to ask her, and she described the same situation as Madam. The Master also sent people to investigate, but they found nothing. It's really strange."

"Mammy, who do you think did this?" Yun Qing's voice was low and cold, as if squeezed out from between her teeth.

Nanny Zhang shook her head, her expression solemn. "Madam, could it be that she's been possessed by an evil spirit, or something unclean? Otherwise, how could Madam and the Second Young Miss both be in trouble at the same time, and not alert the patrolling guards?"

Yun Qing narrowed her eyes slightly, "Lu'er, go to Xiangguo Temple tomorrow to donate some money and pray for this lady and the second young lady to ward off disasters."

"yes"

Yun Qing's face was gloomy, and she whispered a few words to Nanny Zhang.

Nanny Zhang nodded, responded, and turned to leave.

Yun Qing sneered and murmured in a low voice, "You damn girl, you asked for this. I shouldn't have been so soft-hearted and spared your life. I don't believe you can be safe and sound this time."

At the same time, Lan Xiyue returned to Xilingyuan. She had no idea that her good aunt was plotting against her behind her back.

But even if Lan Xiyue knew, she wouldn't take it seriously.

"Miss, you're back. Chu Xia woke up for a while just now and fell asleep again."

Lan Xiyue nodded and said, "I'll go take a look."

Entering the room, Lan Xiyue walked to the bedside and sat down, taking Chu Xia's pulse.

After a moment, she breathed a sigh of relief, her tone carrying a hint of comfort: "Well, as long as the wound doesn't get infected, it's fine. Ask the two little girls to take turns watching over it tonight. If it develops a fever, call me no matter how late it is."

Chuchun finally relaxed her tense heart upon hearing this. She looked at Lan Xiyue, her eyes gleaming with admiration and gratitude. "Well, don't worry, Miss. I will take good care of Chuxia. But Miss is truly amazing. We've been serving you for so long, but we didn't realize your medical skills were so impressive. In my opinion, you're even better than those old doctors out there."

Upon hearing this, Lan Xiyue curled up her lips into a proud smile.

She raised her chin and said, "That's right. I've said it before, I'm very talented and can learn anything quickly."

Chuchun nodded repeatedly and agreed, "Yes, yes, Miss is the best." Her eyes were full of sincerity and admiration, as if at this moment, Lan Xiyue was the god in her heart.

Lan Xiyue stood up, her eyes fell on Chuxia again, and she warned: "Don't disturb Chuxia, let her sleep a little longer, boil the medicine and keep it warm, and give it to her in the evening."

"Yes, I remember. The herbs the young lady gave me should be taken three times a day. They're still simmering in our small kitchen. Madam Liang is watching over the fire in the small kitchen!"

Lan Xiyue nodded and returned to the room. She took out some more medicinal herbs from the space and started tinkering with them.

I don’t know how long it took, but it was already dark outside.

Chuchun walked in and asked softly, "Miss, dinner is ready. Should we bring it to your room, or have dinner in the side hall?"

Lan Xiyue didn't look up, just focused on the herbs in her hand, and said casually, "Bring it to the room."

"Miss, what are you doing again?"

Lan Xiyue continued to fiddle with the herbs while saying, "Make some scar cream for Chuxia. She's a girl, and scars on her chest wouldn't look good. Wait a few days, and after the stitches are removed and the wound heals, you can apply it."

Upon hearing this, Chuchun's eyes couldn't help but turn red.

She said gratefully, "I would like to thank you, Miss, on behalf of Chu Xia. I heard that only the nobles in the palace use scar removal cream. I didn't expect that our Miss can also make it. I will go and bring dinner to her right away."

Lan Xiyue stopped what she was doing. "Silly girl, I've already told you, don't call yourselves slaves in front of me. Also, next time you encounter danger, don't foolishly stand in front of me. No, wait until Chuxia gets better, I have to set some rules with you."

Chuchun quickly turned around and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. Their young lady was really so nice to them.

"I'll bring in dinner right away."