Chapter 564 Min Yuexi's Passing Away
Judging by the time, two hours have passed since the Qiao family sent someone to inform the Yang family.
Logically speaking, the Yang family should have changed their ways long ago.
When Qiao Qinghe heard the messenger say that the Yang family's aunt had also arrived, she knew why the Yang family was late.
So it turns out they went to the Gu family to bring Yang Honglan along.
"Madam, do you want to see the Yang family?" A-Shuang looked at Qiao Qinghe with heartache, but dared not make the decision on her own.
Qiao Qinghe was so tired that she didn't even have the strength to shake her head. She said wearily, "It's gone. I've already said everything I needed to say."
"You go in my place. Watch as the Fang family explains things clearly. If anything seems amiss, come back and tell me."
"Yes." A Shuang replied respectfully, escorted Qiao Qinghe back to the main courtyard, and, along with several maids, helped Qiao Qinghe take a simple bath, change clothes, and go to bed before going to see the Yang family.
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Visiting the prison at Dali Temple, Wei Jia's difficult childbirth, the Fang family's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law causing trouble, Liao's assassination attempt, He's poisoning... it seems like all sorts of things are happening at once.
After a busy day, Qiao Qinghe was exhausted and fell asleep almost as soon as her head hit the bed.
She had no idea how long she had slept.
She vaguely remembered waking up and falling asleep repeatedly in a daze.
Sometimes I could hear the anxious shouts of A Shuang and Wei Jia, sometimes the sobs of Su Rongrong and Feng Yuerou, and I could vaguely hear the cries of a child...
She was just tired and wanted to get some sleep, so why were they all nagging in her ear?
It's one thing for the child to cry and fuss, but why are adults like Wei Jia so insensible?
She struggled desperately to open her eyes, but her eyelids felt incredibly heavy, and no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't open them.
She couldn't open her eyes, and she wanted to call out to them to be quiet, but her mouth wouldn't obey her commands.
And so, in a daze, sleeping and waking up, I was oblivious to the world and time.
Suddenly, a message that burst into her ears was like a thunderclap, pulling her out of this chaotic state.
"Madam, Princess Qi has passed away!!!"
Ah Shuang knelt by the bedside, crying out in a sorrowful voice, "Madam, please wake up! Our young lady is dead!"
"Madam, please wake up! Without you, everyone is about to collapse!"
"The first wife has to manage the household, look after the baby, and worry about you all while she's still in her postpartum confinement period..."
"The wife of the Earl of Enping comes to see you every day. She worries about you and the Earl of Enping who is leading troops in the field. She has lost a lot of weight in a short period of time..."
"And Third Madam, and Jin-ge'er and Yu-jie'er, their eyes are all swollen from crying. If you don't wake up soon, the two children will become crybabies..."
"And... Waaah... Madam, our young lady has passed away! Don't you want to see her one last time and seek justice for her?"
"Outsiders all say that Princess Qi died in childbirth, but I had Zhuxi secretly sneak into the Qi Prince's residence to investigate. Our young lady was clearly killed during childbirth!!!"
"When the First Madam came to pay her respects, Consort Liu actually pretended to say that she would raise the young prince as her own son!"
"Not only did she kill our young lady, she also tried to harm the young master!"
"..."
"She dares!!"
Ah Shuang's next words came to an abrupt halt because of these two unexpected words.
She looked up at Qiao Qinghe in disbelief and saw that Qiao Qinghe had actually opened her eyes and woken up.
"Madam? You...you're really awake?"
Ah Shuang's words were full of surprise and uncertainty, and her tears, which were not yet dry, flowed down like a burst dam.
"Madam, are you thirsty? Are you hungry? Is there anything else that's bothering you? Should I call the doctor? No, I should tell everyone the good news first!"
Ah Shuang was in a complete panic. One moment she wanted to help Qiao Qinghe sit up, the next she wanted to pour water, then she wanted to serve the meal, then she wanted to call someone... but she couldn't do anything.
Qiao Qinghe sighed and whispered, "Help me sit up first."
She didn't know how long she had been lying there, but now she felt completely weak.
Ah Shuang nodded hurriedly and stepped forward, gently helping Qiao Qinghe sit up. She then placed two cushions behind her to make her more comfortable.
"Water," Qiao Qinghe continued to instruct.
Ah Shuang quickly poured another glass of water, tested it, and found that the temperature was just right. Then she carefully brought it over and fed it to Qiao Qinghe.
After drinking a glass of water, Qiao Qinghe felt much better.
How long did I sleep?
Qiao Qinghe's simple question caused A Shuang's tears, which she had barely managed to stop, to gush out again.
She collapsed onto the edge of the bed, tilted her head back, and said pitifully and aggrievedly, "Madam, you've been asleep for over a month!"
“The famous doctors in the capital, the imperial physicians, and Doctor Mu have all examined your pulse. They all said that you were just unconscious and there was nothing wrong with your body. But why you can’t wake up, none of them can explain the reason.”
"Madam, why can't you wake up?"
Qiao Qinghe choked; it would be a miracle if she knew.
Seemingly realizing she had asked a stupid question, A Shuang awkwardly wiped the tears from her face.
Just then, a commotion came from outside, and then a bunch of people rushed into the house.
Upon closer inspection, Wei Jia, Su Rongrong, and Feng Yuerou were all there.
Following closely behind, Old Madam Qiao, Qiao Jingyi, Qiao Wangshi, Qiao Ning, Qiao Ze, and others who arrived at the main courtyard a little later also entered one after another.
Even Wu Shi came in accompanied by He Shi and her daughter He Rui.
Goodness, they've all come!
When everyone saw Qiao Qinghe enter, they were both surprised and delighted, and a barrage of concern and greetings rushed towards her.
Qiao Qinghe felt a wave of dizziness and almost fainted again.
Wei Jia was the first to notice that Qiao Qinghe's expression was off, and quickly said, "Mother just woke up and is still hungry. Why don't we all go back first, have her eat, let the doctor take a look at her, and then we can all come and visit her."
"Now, everyone is crammed here like a swarm of bees, and no one can have a proper conversation."
As she spoke, Wei Jia looked at Grandma Qiao and asked respectfully, "Grandmother, do you agree with this?"
Grandma Qiao nodded. "You're right! She's awake now, so there's no need to rush things. Let Qinghe eat something and rest before we talk things over."
After saying that, Grandma Qiao said to Qiao Qinghe in a gentle tone, "You should rest well and take good care of yourself. There's plenty of time in the future."
With that, he led Qiao Jingyi and the others away first.
Immediately afterwards, Su Rongrong and Feng Yuerou also left.
Wu, who was the last to enter, didn't want to leave, but was eventually led out by He and her daughter.
Once only Wei Jia was left in the room, A Shuang smiled and said, "Madam, I'll go prepare a meal for the Old Madam."
Wei Jia nodded, and A Shuang tactfully withdrew, leaving the room for the two of them to talk.
Qiao Qinghe asked bluntly, "I think I heard A Shuang say that something happened to Princess Qi?"
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