Chapter 499 Jiang Hongling's Request
Qiao Qinghe scoffed, "So you know this is the Jiang residence? You even hit the young lady of the Jiang family in their own home. Lady Wang, you really have quite the airs."
Qiao Qinghe smiled and continued, "Oh, no, it's not that Lady Wang is being presumptuous, it's that the Zhong family is wielding immense power. Those in the know understand that this is Lady Wang's private matter. But those who don't might think the Zhong family is preparing to dominate the capital!"
"What, what did you say? Don't talk nonsense..." Madam Zhong was startled.
How dare Qiao Qinghe pin such a huge accusation on the Zhong family!?
Qiao Qinghe gave her a cold sidelong glance, "If you don't get out of here, I can say something even more daring you wouldn't dare to hear!"
"You, you..." Madam Zhong gritted her teeth in hatred, but in the end she still turned and left.
However, in his heart he cursed Qiao Qinghe's ancestors for eighteen generations.
After Zhong Wangshi left, Li Jingyue clapped for Qiao Qinghe like a little fangirl.
"Madam, how are you so amazing? You dare to talk back to anyone! And you dare to say anything!"
Qiao Qinghe smiled and joked, "As long as you're shameless, fearless, have no attachments, and are fearless, you can be just like me."
Li Jingyue thought about it seriously, nodded, and then shook her head. "The old lady said she had no worries, but I noticed that you seemed quite concerned about the eldest daughter of the Jiang family just now?"
"And there's the Lady of Enping, and the Princess Consort of Qi... You clearly care about them! How can you say you have no attachments?"
Qiao Qinghe smiled but offered no explanation.
She admitted to caring, being concerned, and worrying, but these were not enough to make her truly attached.
She had no attachment to them.
However, there's no need to explain these things to Li Jingyue.
Moreover, she has no time to explain right now.
What she's thinking now is whether Zhong Wangshi's appearance was really just a coincidence.
Or is it that the Zhong family behind the Zhong Wang family is also getting involved?
Just as Qiao Qinghe was lost in thought, a maid from the Jiang family came to invite her over, saying that Jiang Hongling wanted to see her.
Qiao Qinghe said to Li Jingyue, "Princess, please wait a moment, I'll be right back."
Li Jingyue smiled and said, "Does the old lady mind if I go along to take a look?"
She pointed helplessly to the stage not far away, "I really don't like listening to operas, and sitting here is boring too."
Qiao Qinghe didn't refuse, "Then let's go together."
So the two of them went hand in hand with the maid from the Jiang family to a side room.
The people in the house were surprised to see the two of them come hand in hand, not expecting Li Jingyue to come along as well.
Min Pan'er curled her lips into a mocking sneer, leaned close to Jiang Hongling's ear, and whispered, "Sister, did you see that? What kind of people are around Old Madam Qiao?"
Li Sanqi, Su Rongrong, Li Jingyue...
Grandma Qiao seemed to be very popular with these young girls of noble birth.
Of course, on the other hand, Old Lady Qiao was also very good at pleasing these people.
Just like back then, wasn't it Old Granny Qiao who suggested the idea of a substitute marriage, making her become a princess in place of Li Sanqi for a political marriage?
Hehe, and what was the result?
Li Sanqi returned safely.
But she suffered inhuman torture.
Everyone says that Qiao Qinghe is kind-hearted and compassionate, but in reality, her kindness is only directed at those of high status who can benefit her!
Otherwise, why would she not even give her a second glance when she went to such lengths to please her?
Not only were they sent to the Western Devil, but they also proposed a substitute marriage, which only made things worse for her.
And then there's Jiang Hongling. Qiao Qinghe acted like she liked her so much back then, but what did Jiang Hongling get in return?
Originally, she was a perfectly good young lady of the Jiang family, free-spirited, unrestrained, and carefree.
As a result, he fell out with his parents and sisters after meeting Qiao Qinghe, and was tricked into going to Xixi. In the end, he returned with injuries and developed a chronic illness.
Jiang Hongling grasped Min Pan'er's hand, glared at her warningly, and then commanded in the same low voice, "You are not allowed to speak again."
Min Pan'er bit her lip and nodded silently.
As soon as Qiao Qinghe entered the room, she saw Jiang Hongling and Min Pan'er whispering to each other, but she didn't know what they were saying.
The Earl of Annan and Madam Qian, who were sitting to the side, stood up to greet her and Li Jingyue.
After exchanging a few polite words, Qiao Qinghe went straight to the bedside, leaned over to look at Jiang Hongling, and asked with concern, "Are you feeling better?"
Min Pan'er scoffed, instinctively about to retort sarcastically, but Jiang Hongling grabbed her hand tightly, "Have you forgotten what I just said?"
Min Pan'er awkwardly shut her mouth.
Ignoring Min Pan'er, Qiao Qinghe cut to the chase and asked, "I heard you wanted to see me? Is there something you need?"
Jiang Hongling smiled and said shyly, "It was my idea to invite you to the mansion today, Madam. I was hoping to take advantage of the lively atmosphere of the banquet to ease our relationship and also ask you for a favor."
"But things didn't go as planned, and it caused you a lot of trouble."
Qiao Qinghe raised her hand to interrupt Jiang Hongling, "It's alright, others are others, it has nothing to do with you. Tell me, what do you want from me?"
Qiao Qinghe paused for a moment, then said, "Considering our acquaintance and our trip to Xi'an together, I'll grant you a request. As long as I can do it."
Jiang Hongling smiled broadly, her eyes sparkling, "Thank you, Madam, thank you, Madam!"
Jiang Hongling's eyes reddened with excitement.
Seeing that she was upset, Min Pan'er quickly patted her chest and said anxiously, "Calm down, don't rush, you'll start coughing again soon."
Jiang Hongling covered her chest with her hand, took a deep breath to calm herself down, and then said with a smile, somewhat embarrassed, "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Madam."
The woman who once aspired to be a female knight-errant has now become a frail, sickly person. Will the old lady laugh at her?
The truth is, no.
Qiao Qinghe frowned, looking at Jiang Hongling with worry in her eyes.
She knew Jiang Hongling was injured when she was in Xixi, and she had seen her coughing incessantly.
She thought it was because her injury hadn't fully healed.
But now, several months have passed, and Jiang Hongling's health has not improved at all; in fact, it seems to be getting worse.
"Didn't the Jiang family hire a doctor for you?"
Qiao Qinghe voiced her thoughts. If only she had consulted a doctor and taken some good medicine, her health wouldn't have deteriorated to this state!
Upon hearing this, Madam Qian immediately protested, "It's a misunderstanding! Why didn't we call a doctor for her?"
"The Jiang family has only been in the capital for a few days, and we have already invited almost every doctor in the city."
"The doctors at the clinic can all vouch for this!"
Qiao Qinghe did not doubt Xiao Qian's words. The Jiang family had just entered the family, and it was just for show. They would not leave Jiang Hongling unattended.
Moreover, Min Pan'er also needs to see a doctor.
Presumably, the Jiang family wouldn't dare not call a doctor.
The problem must have occurred during the period immediately following their return to Dayan.
Come to think of it, after such a tumultuous journey, there really wasn't a chance to properly recuperate.
Qiao Qinghe moved on from the matter and steered the conversation back on track.
What do you want from me?
Jiang Hongling released Min Pan'er's hand, raised her hand to grab Qiao Qinghe's hem, tilted her head up, and looked at her with pleading eyes.
"Madam, Hongling begs you, please ask Doctor Mu to treat Pan'er's leg."
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