Chapter 236 Argument
Madam Min felt a warmth in her heart, took Fang Mama's hand, and comforted her, "You misunderstood. It's not that she wants to leave, it's that I don't want her to stay."
"Why is that?" Granny Fang asked in surprise. "Didn't you like that girl very much? Why are you suddenly asking her to leave? What happened?"
Before Madam Min could answer, Granny Fang said angrily, "No matter what happened, it must be that girl's fault."
"Even the matriarch, with her good nature, is kicking someone out; that girl must have committed a terrible mistake!"
Then he couldn't help but sigh, "Alas, time reveals all. This newcomer is really not considerate."
Min Qiao's lips twitched, and after a long while she smiled helplessly, "You're still the same as ever. You rush to protect me as soon as something happens."
They actually said she had a good temper; they must have forgotten what she was like a year ago.
It was only after she was reborn and stopped caring about anything that she gradually became good-tempered.
Madam Min didn't want to dwell on the unfortunate situation any longer, so she changed the subject, saying, "How are your eldest grandson's preparations for the preliminary imperial examination next spring? Are you confident?"
Speaking of this, Granny Fang beamed with joy, "His teacher at the academy said he has high talent and solid knowledge. If nothing unexpected happens, he should have no problem passing the county-level examination next year."
"That's good." Madam Min was also happy for Granny Fang. "What about your eldest granddaughter's marriage? Has it been settled? If I remember correctly, that girl should be of marriageable age, right?"
Granny Fang replied with a smile, "She's fifteen now, it's time to find her a husband. My grandfather and I were thinking that we'd wait until her older brother passes the imperial examination next year before arranging a good marriage for her. That's why we're not in a hurry to find her a husband."
“That makes sense. A woman’s marriage is a lifelong matter. There’s really no need to rush it.” Madam Min Qiao nodded in agreement. “What about Xiao Hongbao? How has he been lately? Why haven’t I brought him to visit me at the manor?”
Granny Fang said awkwardly, "That boy is not like his older brother. He has no talent for studying at all. But he is very keen on learning medicine."
"Didn't Doctor Mu send Fangfeng to study at Hongbao's academy before?"
"The two of them hang out together and go to Dr. Mu's clinic whenever they have free time. These days, they also go to Dr. Mu's clinic to learn medicine whenever they have a day off."
“The other day, that kid told me that he didn’t want to study anymore and wanted to learn medicine from Dr. Mu.”
"Tell me, why can't this child settle down?"
"That's how children are," Madam Min Qiao said with a smile as she listened to Granny Fang recount the story of her grandchildren, her mood brightening slightly.
However, after the Yang couple left, she felt a sense of emptiness in her heart.
Granny Fang had children and grandchildren around her, living a happy life, but she could only find fleeting joy in the happiness of others.
Why was she reborn?
He ruined himself by watching his granddaughter break off the engagement.
He divided the family property, amassed wealth, pursued debts, and fell out with his son.
He allowed his son to take concubines and even competed with his grandson for women, ruining his reputation.
Seeing the Xuanping Marquis's mansion become a laughing stock in the capital, and even adding fuel to the fire, they attracted many enemies to the Xuanping Marquis's mansion.
But in the end, what did she gain?
What is the significance of her rebirth?
Without Granny Fang and Wei Jia, she didn't even have anyone she could confide in.
"Madam, do you think this outfit is alright?"
Tomorrow is the flower banquet at the Yongning Marquis's residence. Ayi has already chosen the clothes she wants to wear and shown them to Madam Min Qiao.
Madam Min Qiao didn't even lift her eyelids, and said indifferently, "It's up to you to decide."
"Madam, for tomorrow's flower banquet, it's reserved that I, A-Shuang, Wen-Xiu, and Huan-Zhen will serve you personally. The coachmen and servants will be arranged as usual. Is there anything else that needs to be changed?"
"Madam, for tomorrow's flower banquet, shall we go by ourselves, or with the Lady of the Marquis and the eldest daughter?"
"Madam, the Duke of Jin's mansion has also received an invitation to tomorrow's flower banquet. Should we go with them?"
"Oh, by the way, tomorrow's flower banquet is the first time Lady Enping has attended such an occasion since her marriage. Would you like to take her along?"
...
Ayi talked a lot about attending the flower banquet tomorrow, but Madam Min Qiao didn't listen to a word she said.
After seeing the Yang couple off, she sat idly in the main room, staring blankly at the teacup beside her.
Despondency, frustration, emptiness, and depression... unprecedented negative emotions overwhelmed me.
This was the first time she had felt lonely since her rebirth!
Family ties? None. From the moment she was reborn, she resolved to abandon them completely.
In terms of friendship, there is only one Madam Zheng.
But she can't have people come and play with her every day, can she?
Not to mention, Madam Zheng has her own filial sons and grandsons to be close to, and she has many more friends than just her. Her best friend is probably not her either!
Moreover, Madam Zheng is still recovering from her illness and cannot go out for walks frequently.
So, she was still all alone.
As for love, she's over fifty, why bring that up with her?
Moreover, she remembered perfectly well how that damned Min Ji had schemed against her.
In other words, Min Ji is dead. If he weren't dead, she would have killed him anyway!
As for the others...
She had initially thought that Wei Jia, A Jiu, and the other girls could become her new source of comfort. But as it turned out, it was just wishful thinking on her part.
She shouldn't expect to get the kind of affection that even her own son Min Rong and granddaughter Min Yuexi couldn't give her from a few little girls.
She was destined to be alone forever!
Regardless of past lives or this life!
"I'm a little tired and want to take a nap. Don't bother me unless it's absolutely necessary." Madam Min stood up and walked towards the inner room.
Ayi quickly advised, "Madam, it's almost noon. Why don't you have lunch before going to sleep? Asi said she's been researching a few new dishes these past few days and is planning to cook them for you to taste at noon."
Madam Min waved her hand and said listlessly, "Help me change and go to bed."
Ayi dared not persuade her any further, and quickly helped her and Ashuang remove her hair bun, change her clothes, and serve her to bed.
After serving Min Qiao to bed, Ayi and Ashuang tiptoed out of the inner room.
"Ah Shuang, is it just my imagination? I don't feel that the old lady is acting strangely." Ayi glanced at the inner room with concern.
Ah Shuang was also filled with worry. "It's not my imagination. The old lady is definitely not acting right."
This was the first time she had ever seen the Grand Madam look so forlorn. It was also the first time she had ever seen the Grand Madam not eat.
In the past, the old lady would always eat on time, and she said that good food was the joy of her life.
"What should we do?" Ayi asked anxiously. "Should we ask Sister Weijia for advice?"
Ah Shuang shook her head in disagreement, "We can't rely on Sister Weijia for everything. What if Sister Weijia never comes back? Who will we turn to then? It's time for us to learn to solve problems ourselves. We can't depend on Sister Weijia for everything."
Upon hearing this, Ayi suddenly glared at Ashuang with agitation, and questioned in a low voice, "What do you mean by that? What do you mean Weijia won't be able to come back? Don't you want Weijia to come back?"
"Do you think that if Weijia doesn't come back, you can take her place?"
"Let me tell you, with me around, you'll never get past Sister Weijia!"
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