Chapter 303 Min Hui's Scheme
Min Qiaoshi felt she had made a mistake.
She's really stubborn; she's set her sights on her mistress and refused to return to the Yongning Marquis's residence no matter what.
To coax her back, she adopted Wei Jia's suggestion and lied to her, saying that going back would also be as a spy, and that going back would be to serve her loyally. She said that as long as she was a good young lady of the Yongning Marquis's mansion, she could help her in the future.
But who could have imagined that this would be the outcome?
However, it was too late to regret it then.
The immediate priority should be figuring out how to handle the aftermath.
"Are you sure the Marquis of Yongning knows that you killed Madam Yu?" Madam Min asked to confirm.
If that's really the case, then I really can't stay in the Yongning Marquis's residence any longer.
He thought about it for a moment, then shook his head slightly. "I'm not sure. But the Marquis of Yongning has secretly met with Lady An'nan and Lu Ming."
"Moreover, they went to the yamen the very next day to withdraw the case."
"They must have said something to Marquis Yongning."
Min Qiao's brows furrowed slightly, but the tension in her heart eased a little.
Lady An'nan and Lu Ming must have said something to Marquis Yongning. However, even if he had some suspicions, without substantial evidence, he couldn't do anything to Zhen Huan for the time being.
Therefore, she still had time to discuss a complete solution with Lady Yongning. They would decide whether to send Zhen Huan away or send him back to her side.
Thinking of this, Madam Min Qiao reached out and lifted Zhen Huan's chin, carefully examining the injury on her face.
After two months of recuperation, the wounds on Zhenran's face have almost completely healed. Compared to her previous ferocious and terrifying appearance, only a very shallow and faint scar remains.
According to Dr. Mu, applying a scar-fading ointment will make the fine marks disappear within six months.
She and Lady Yongning had originally agreed that they would hold a grand family reunion banquet after the scars on Zhen Huan's face were completely healed and her appearance was restored.
But now it seems that this family reunion banquet needs to be moved up.
Only by recognizing her as a relative can she openly and legitimately bring Zhen Huan back to her side.
"Grand Madam?" He looked at Madam Min Qiao with genuine confusion.
Madam Min released her hand and smiled. "It's nothing. I just wanted to check how your injury is healing."
He actually smiled slightly and said, "Thank you for your concern, Madam."
Madam Min said softly, "After the New Year, your mother and I will discuss holding a family reunion banquet. Then you can come back to my side."
His eyes lit up, but he said respectfully, "Your subordinate will follow the Grand Madam's arrangements."
Madam Min sighed and carefully instructed, "During this period, you must not act rashly again. Do not follow Marquis Yongning, do not hurt anyone, and do not kill anyone. Before the New Year, do nothing but stay obediently by the side of Lady Yongning."
"Yes. I will obey." He nodded seriously in response.
Min Qiaoshi was filled with worry about Zhen Huan.
As for herself, she was truly not afraid of the Marquis of Yongning retaliating against her.
To reiterate, without evidence, the Marquis of Yongning cannot do anything to her openly.
As for what happens in private... well, Old Woodcutter's gang of assassins and guards are no pushovers.
***
This year, Min Qiaoshi was destined to have no peace.
Just as they quietly saw Zhen Huan off, the third branch of the family sent someone over to invite her.
The person who came was the head maidservant of Feng Yuerou. After seeing Madam Min Qiao, she knelt down and kowtowed, pleading with a choked voice, "Madam, something has happened to our Madam. Please come and see her quickly."
The old woman's eyes were red and her expression was anxious, as if she were in a state of extreme fear and distress.
Upon seeing this, Madam Min Qiao was startled and asked repeatedly, "What happened?"
The old woman hurriedly explained, "Madam, my lady has gone into premature labor, and the mansion is in complete chaos right now with no one in charge. That's why we've specially invited you to come and take charge."
Madam Min frowned. "Where is Min Hui? It's New Year's Day, isn't he at home?"
The old woman said anxiously, "Yes, it is. But it happened so suddenly that the master panicked too."
At this point, the old woman paused before continuing, "Originally, the master wanted to send someone to the Annam Marquis's residence to invite the Marquis's wife over. But our lady absolutely refused, insisting on inviting the Grand Madam instead."
"Madam, please have pity on our lady and go see her quickly."
Since things had been said to this extent, Madam Min Qiao could no longer refuse.
She knew what the old woman meant and understood Feng Yuerou's thoughts.
Feng Yuerou trusts no one but herself now. That's why, in this life-or-death situation, she wants me to come and help her keep things under control.
After tidying up, Madam Min Qiao quickly led A Shuang, Wen Xiu, and the others out the door.
Before leaving, Madam Min gave another instruction, "Go and tell the eldest young lady that the third mistress has given birth prematurely and I'm going to go and see her. Also, send someone to the south of the city to invite Doctor Mu to the third household."
After giving her instructions, Madam Min hurriedly led her people to the carriage that had come to pick them up from the third branch of the family.
Half an hour later, the carriage stopped in front of the Third Branch's residence. Madam Min Qiao got out of the carriage and immediately saw Min Hui and Madam Wang Zhang waiting at the door.
Min Qiao looked at the two of them in astonishment.
Wang Zhangshi, it really has been a long time. She doesn't look much different from before, but the look in her eyes is still unfriendly.
Min Hui, on the other hand, greeted her warmly when he saw her.
"Mother, you've finally arrived?"
His tone even carried a hint of sincerity. It seemed he was genuinely looking forward to her arrival.
Without any formalities, Madam Min Qiao inquired about Feng Yuerou's condition, "How is Madam Feng? How could she suddenly go into premature labor?"
"The midwife has arrived? Has the doctor been summoned?"
Min Hui quickly replied, "Madam Feng said she wasn't feeling well this morning. I was thinking of letting her rest, so I specially asked my aunt to come and help."
"Unexpectedly, after my aunt said a few unpleasant things, Madam Feng went into premature labor in a fit of anger."
Upon hearing this, Madam Min's face immediately darkened.
Knowing full well that Feng Yuerou and Wang Zhangshi were at odds, he still invited Wang Zhangshi to his home during the Lunar New Year to upset Feng Yuerou.
She didn't know what to say.
However, why is Wang Zhangshi not at home preparing her own New Year's Eve dinner, but instead coming to the third branch of the family to meddle?
Moreover, even if Feng Yuerou was unwell, she didn't need to personally prepare a New Year's Eve dinner. She could have simply instructed the stewardesses around her to do it. Why call Wang Zhangshi over?
Something feels off.
Just as Madam Min was feeling uneasy, the group had already entered the mansion gate. With a loud "bang," the heavy gate slammed shut.
Min Qiao's heart skipped a beat.
Before he could think, Wang Zhangshi angrily retorted to Min Hui, "Min Hui, do you have any conscience? I left my own home early this morning and rushed over to help you two, and now it's my fault?"
"Why is this guy surnamed Feng blaming me for his own health problems?"
"Aunt, please calm down, that's not what I meant." Grandpa Min Hui realized he had said the wrong thing and quickly tried to explain.
Wang Zhangshi, however, persisted, "If that's not what you meant, then what did you mean?"
Madam Min Qiao had no interest in listening to their argument and immediately interrupted them, saying, "Enough! Don't you even know what time it is? Hurry up and take me to see Madam Feng!"
Min Hui quickly left Wang Zhangshi behind and stepped forward to lead the way, saying, "Mother, this way please."
Soon, the group entered the courtyard where Feng Yuerou was.
However, just as everyone stepped into the courtyard, the gate behind Min Qiao was slammed shut again with a "bang".
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