Chapter 708 Starting with Hibiscus
Fu Wenqing!
Upon hearing this name, Qiao Qinghe was almost furious.
She never dreamed that a mere farmer's son would be so audacious!
Indeed, judging from the actions of him and his family after their marriage to Li Sanqi, it is clear that he is an ambitious and arrogant person.
Relying on Li Sanqi's kindness to him, he acted arrogantly and disregarded everyone else.
She wasn't surprised at all that he could bypass Li Sanqi and directly order the shooting of Wenxiu and Zhuxi.
Seeing Qiao Qinghe's gritted teeth, Wei Jia felt a bitter taste in her mouth.
But on the surface, she pretended to be indignant and asked cautiously, "Mother, what do you think? Do you want me to find someone to make things difficult for Fu Wenqing?"
Qiao Qinghe shook her head, "I don't want to cause trouble!"
"He caused me unbearable pain, and I will make him wish he were dead!"
Wei Jia hesitated and asked, "What does Mother want to do?"
"Fu Wenqing dares to act on his own initiative, overstepping Princess Huaiyang's authority, isn't it because he relies on the princess's favor towards him?"
Qiao Qinghe said leisurely, "What if the princess withdraws this favor?"
Wei Jia was taken aback. "This... will the princess listen to you?"
The princess has changed long ago!
If the princess had listened to her mother, Zhuxi and Wenxiu wouldn't have died!
“She will!” Qiao Qinghe said firmly. “As long as she has ambition, as long as she’s not completely stupid, she will definitely listen to me!”
Wei Jia left with a heart full of worries.
She didn't know if what she was doing was right or wrong.
All she knew was that this was what Wenxiu wanted to see!
After Wei Jia left, A Shuang went inside.
Ah Shuang, who had been guarding the door, also clearly heard their conversation.
At this moment, she asked with some doubt, "Madam, do you really believe that the mastermind behind the murder of Zhuxi and Wenxiu is the Prince Consort?"
"Wenxiu is Princess Huaiyang's favored personal maid. Without the princess's permission, would the prince consort really dare to order her to be shot?"
"I always felt that even if the prince consort gave the order, the princess must have been involved in making the decision."
If she can see it clearly, how could the First Madam not see it? Why didn't she remind the Old Madam?
If the old lady were to confront Princess Huaiyang in order to retaliate against Fu Wenqing, wouldn't that lead to a complete breakdown in relations?
If the old lady could recognize that the mastermind was Princess Huaiyang herself, would she have any concerns?
At least they won't rashly confront the princess!
Even if they want revenge or to trip someone up, they'll do it in secret!
Qiao Qinghe looked at A Shuang's worried face and felt a little warmer in her heart. She said in a gentle tone, "How could Wei Jia and I not know what you're saying?"
"only……"
Qiao Qinghe sighed and said sadly, "Since these are Wenxiu's dying words, we will naturally not let her down."
A Shuang paused for a moment, then realized, "Wen Xiu didn't want the old lady and the princess to become mortal enemies, so she deliberately pointed the finger at the prince consort?"
The prince consort gave the order, and the one who killed was the prince consort!
If the old lady wants to hate or take revenge, she can go and do it to the prince consort!
In this way, there is still room for reconciliation between the old lady and the princess!
Thinking about it this way, Wenxiu's efforts were indeed well thought out.
Having figured everything out, Ah Shuang couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.
Wenxiu is so kind and loyal, devoted to both the old lady and the princess.
I wonder if Princess Huaiyang will regret it after learning about Wenxiu's good intentions?
"Wenxiu and Zhuxi will not have died in vain!"
Qiao Qinghe seemed to be comforting A Shuang, but it also seemed like she was talking to herself.
"I will avenge you! I will make those who killed you pay the price they deserve!"
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Wei Jia had the finest coffins prepared for Zhu Xi and Wen Xiu.
The coffin was kept in the mansion for only two days. On the morning of the third day, it was carried to the outside of the city and buried next to Ajiu.
Because of the deaths of Zhuxi and Wenxiu, Qiao Qinghe stayed in bed for several days.
Five days later, when Qiao Qinghe felt better, she sent someone to the second branch of the Qiao family to tell them that she had something to say to them and asked them to come over the next day.
He also specifically requested that Qiao Jingyao come along.
After seeing off the messenger from the Qiao residence, Madam Zhou hurriedly ordered someone to go and deliver a message to Qiao Jingyao.
Turning around, she asked her daughter with a worried expression, "Tell me, what does your aunt want with us?"
"Why are you even bringing your second brother along?"
"Tomorrow is not your second brother's day off."
Qiao Yuanyao felt a little uneasy, but she still comforted her mother, saying, "Mother, don't think too much. You'll know when the time comes."
Even so, Qiao Yuanyao knew that her aunt must have something important to say to them if she asked the whole family to come over.
Then think of my second sister-in-law and nephew who have been staying at the Qiao residence for over a month...
Could this be related to my sister-in-law and nephew?
Qiao Jingyao returned home that evening after receiving a message from her family.
The next morning, the mother and her two children got ready, prepared gifts, and arrived at the Qiao residence.
When the three of them arrived, Qiao Qinghe had already gotten up and finished having breakfast with Li Yiqian and Li Lan, and then sent the two children to go play with Qiao Zhen and the others.
"I've been waiting for you!"
Upon seeing the three people enter, Qiao Qinghe spoke first, before Qiao Jingyao and his sister could even exchange greetings, "We're family, no need for formalities, let's sit down and talk."
After everyone was seated and tea was served, Qiao Qinghe dismissed the servants and began to talk.
Zhou's expression tightened, and she said nervously, "What's wrong? You look rather frightening!"
Neither Qiao Jingyao nor Qiao Yuanyao spoke, but a hint of solemnity was hidden in their eyes.
Qiao Qinghe didn't keep you in suspense and went straight to the point: "I invited you here because of Mu Jin."
"Mujin?" Zhou was taken aback, then her eyes showed worry as she asked, "What happened to her? Is she alright?"
Qiao Yuanyao shook Zhou's hand, signaling her to calm down.
Qiao Jingyao looked at Qiao Qinghe with a serious expression, "Aunt, has Mujin done something wrong?"
"You've kept her at the Qiao residence for over a month without letting her leave. I suppose there's something about her that makes you uneasy, which is why you're keeping her confined like this?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou's expression changed. She looked at Qiao Jingyao in surprise, then turned to look at Qiao Yuanyao.
Seeing Qiao Yuanyao's calm expression, as if she had already guessed it, Zhou was stunned on the spot.
Is there a problem with the hibiscus?
Isn't Mu Jin a doctor with excellent medical skills?
Isn't she her son's wife and her grandson's mother?
What other problem could she possibly have?
Why do Jingyao and Yuanyao both have an expression that says they expected this?
Qiao Qinghe ignored Zhou's thoughts and looked at Qiao Jingyao, asking, "How much do you know about Mu Jin's background?"
Qiao Jingyao paused for a moment, then carefully recalled her distant memories before answering seriously, "I kidnapped her back then. When I kidnapped her, all I knew was that she was a highly skilled doctor and an apprentice of a reclusive divine physician. I didn't know anything else."
Qiao Jingyao's expression changed. "Could it be that there's something wrong with her background?"
But more than ten years have passed, and their son is now twelve years old!
Why are we suddenly investigating the origins of hibiscus again?
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