Chapter 755 Madam Zheng's Abnormalities
Wei Jia replied with a stern face, "It's a new cook in the small kitchen named Xin Niang."
"After Asi got married, she was brought into the mansion to take over Asi's job and was in charge of your daily meals."
"Because when she entered the manor, a three-month probationary period was agreed upon. In order to stay and to please you, she searched far and wide for medicinal recipes that could strengthen the body, invigorate the spleen and stomach."
"And sure enough, she found one by chance."
"She showed the medicinal diet recipe to the doctor, who confirmed it was a good recipe for the elderly, and then told me about it."
"I also had someone confirm that the prescription is beneficial to your health before I dared to give it to you."
"But unexpectedly, problems still arose."
Qiao Qinghe frowned deeply. So, whether it was the wet nurse's family or the cook named Xin Niang, they all meant well, but in the end, they were taken advantage of.
"The person can no longer be used, but we can't release him for now. Let's keep him locked up for the time being."
The cook had done nothing wrong, so she didn't intend to do anything to her.
However, all those involved must be brought under control before the other party reveals their true intentions.
The two returned to the main courtyard, where Wei Jia personally helped Qiao Qinghe with a simple wash and change of clothes. She also took advantage of the break to instruct people to prepare dinner.
After the two sat down at the table to have their dinner, Wei Jia asked about the situation at the Marquis of Enping's residence.
Qiao Qinghe didn't hide anything from Wei Jia, and she also told her that she suspected the person behind the scheme against her and Xu Ge'er was just bluffing, and that the real plot was to target Marquis Enping.
After listening, Wei Jia couldn't help but frown in annoyance.
"Are these people ever going to stop? How come they all dare to threaten Marquis Enping with things from the past?"
Qiao Qinghe scoffed: "It doesn't matter if a move is new or old, as long as it works!"
"Moreover, the people who threatened Marquis Enping this time and the people who instigated Princess Feng before are probably the same group."
"Therefore, I am not surprised at all that they have something that can threaten Marquis Enping."
Wei Jia complained somewhat irritably, "It's all because Marquis Enping acted too ruthlessly back then, and then he didn't clean up the mess afterward." It was practically an open accusation that Yan Jin was incompetent.
Qiao Qinghe sighed, "There's nothing we can do about it. It's because he cares about Rongrong."
If he didn't care about Rongrong, those people wouldn't be able to threaten him.
After all, Emperor Xiaozhao had tacitly forgiven those things that happened back then.
Therefore, even if those people produce some evidence, they will not be able to shake Yan Jin's current position.
Wei Jia couldn't help but worry, "This kind of thing keeps happening again and again. I'm afraid Rongrong will find out sooner or later."
She couldn't even imagine what would happen if Su Rongrong found out the truth.
Qiao Qinghe's eyes dimmed, and she said in a deep voice, "You can guard against this for a while, but not forever."
"Besides, how can you guard against thieves for a thousand days if you're only a thief for a thousand days?"
Wei Jia hesitated and asked, "What does Mother mean?"
"Since the other party keeps using this matter to threaten Marquis Enping, then let's make this matter insignificant and no longer a threat."
Qiao Qinghe thought for a moment, then suddenly asked, "I had someone send Aqi back today. Have you settled him in?"
Wei Jia nodded: "She's settled. Aqi told me about her situation, and I was worried that others might notice something was wrong, so I arranged for her to stay alone."
Qiao Qinghe nodded: "Yes, when she has nothing to do, let her spend more time talking to Manager Wu."
Wei Jia was taken aback, then realized: "Mother means that A Qi should talk to Uncle Wu about Rongrong and the child, and then have Uncle Wu personally clear Yan Jin's 'crime'?"
"Wouldn't this be putting Uncle Wu in a difficult position?"
Qiao Qinghe sighed, "There's nothing we can do about it."
"If there is anyone in this world whose words Rongrong can believe without a doubt, it is probably only Uncle Wu."
Wei Jia also sighed, but couldn't help but worry, "Will Uncle Wu defend Marquis Enping?"
If Uncle Wu could put aside his grudges, he wouldn't be living at the Qiao residence now.
It was all so that I wouldn't see Su Rongrong with the enemy who wiped out my clan...
Now he's being forced to go against his conscience and speak for Yan Jin, and he's also trying to convince Su Rongrong that her family's affairs have nothing to do with Yan Jin...
Wei Jia felt indignant and suffocated on Wu Bo's behalf.
Qiao Qinghe said with a firm look in her eyes, "He definitely will."
The person Wu Bo cares about most is Su Rongrong, and it is also Su Rongrong who has kept him alive until now.
Therefore, for Su Rongrong's happiness, he will definitely agree.
Qiao Qinghe was tired after a long day. After having dinner, she washed up and went to bed.
Before going to sleep, A-Shuang brought up something: "Madam, are we going to the Duke of Jin's mansion again tomorrow?"
Qiao Qinghe paused for a moment before remembering what had happened.
Speaking of which, she was going to the Duke of Jin's residence today.
As a result, he met Aqi, discovered the problem, changed his route to the Marquis of Enping's residence, and then got involved in all sorts of things.
Before she could completely resolve the troubles of the Marquis of Enping's household, she didn't have the extra energy to deal with the affairs of the Duke of Jin's household.
However, thinking of Madam Zheng and the appointment that had been postponed repeatedly, Qiao Qinghe finally decided: "Let's go."
Nothing was said that night.
The next morning, after having breakfast and meeting a group of children, Qiao Qinghe gave Wei Jia some instructions before heading to the Duke of Jin's mansion.
This time when she visited the Duke of Jin's mansion, Qiao Qinghe clearly felt that it was different from before.
Although the gatekeeper of the Duke of Jin's mansion was still respectful to her, he lacked the enthusiasm he used to have.
More importantly, despite knowing in advance that she was coming to visit today, not a single member of the Duke of Jin's household came out to greet her.
It wasn't that she was being presumptuous and insisted on being greeted by Madam Zheng or the Duchess of Jin, but rather that the attitude of the Duke of Jin's mansion towards her was simply too cold.
As the gatekeeper welcomed her in, he instructed someone to go in and announce her arrival.
When Qiao Qinghe reached the hanging flower gate, a maidservant took her hand and led her inside.
It wasn't until she arrived at the courtyard where Madam Zheng lived that she met the Duchess of Jin, who was waiting at the door.
"Madam, you've arrived." Lady Bai, the Duchess of Jin, smiled and came to help her up, her attitude no different from usual.
Qiao Qinghe also thought of a response and asked, "How is your mother's health? I heard she's still sick?"
Madam Bai gestured to the servants not to follow so closely, and then helped Qiao Qinghe into the courtyard. Only then did she lower her voice and say, "Mother, this is a heart ailment."
"I think he's probably angry with the old lady."
"I don't know the specific reason, my mother won't say."
Qiao Qinghe was taken aback and looked at Bai Shi with a puzzled expression: "Has it been like this ever since you came back from my place?"
Madam Bai nodded, "Yes, it was the day after we went to Princess Huaiyang's residence that my mother went to your residence. After returning, she has been depressed and often complains of chest pain and shortness of breath."
“We invited the imperial physician to take a look, and he also said that the old lady was suffering from depression.”
Qiao Qinghe frowned involuntarily.
She remembered that when Madam Zheng left her place, her emotions had already calmed down.
Even if someone is having second thoughts about it afterward, it shouldn't be this serious, right?
Moreover, it was Li Sanqi who did it. Even if Madam Zheng couldn't accept it afterward, she should blame Li Sanqi.
Judging from what Bai Shi said, it seems that Madam Zheng was angry with her.
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