Xu Wanyan looked at Xichun, who remained silent, and instructed, "Today, go apply medicine to Mother Chen and tell her that Mother Gu has been here."
"I understand."
Xu Wanyan looked at her, and she was not mistaken.
Such a smart person, it's better not to betray her, otherwise...
After Xichun left, Xu Wanyan pulled Qiaoyun aside.
"How's the matter that I asked you to inquire about?"
"Miss, there are some clues. The two concubines in the mansion, one surnamed Sun and the other surnamed Qiao, both live in Xiangliu Garden."
Xu Wanyan didn't say anything, waiting for her to continue.
"Auntie Sun and Auntie Qiao are usually restricted from leaving the hospital. They haven't left Xiangliu Garden for three or four years now."
"And father, has he not visited them?"
Qiao Yun shook her head and sighed, "Master hasn't been there for four or five years."
Xu Wanyan felt that she had underestimated Zhao Yaru. She was a middle-aged woman, yet she was still the only one favored.
"They must be having a hard time, right?"
The women in the backyard live on the favor of men. Without the favor of men and their own children, they would probably have a hard time living.
"Miss, you are right. Xiangliu Garden is just like the Pianyuan where you lived before, or even worse."
"How do you say that?"
"There are no maids in Xiangliu Garden. There is only an old nanny who helps the two concubines with chores. Many tasks have to be done by the two concubines themselves."
"Is there a monthly allowance?"
"Yes, one tael of silver per month for two people. Madam said that they are not here to enjoy themselves. Since they can't help the Xu family, they have to save money for them."
Xu Wanyan didn't expect that Zhao Yaru could actually do this. She was really vicious.
"Miss, tell me, if the Madam can't accept the Master having concubines, why doesn't she kick them out together?"
Qiao Yun thought about it all the way, but she still couldn't figure out what was going on.
"She's just doing it for her reputation. Otherwise, if others knew she couldn't tolerate her concubine, wouldn't that prove she's jealous and lacks the virtues of a woman?"
Now, Qiao Yun suddenly understood, "So that's how it is."
"To her, one ounce of silver a month is like a hair on an ox, insignificant. She can support them and earn a good reputation for herself, so why not do it?"
Xu Wanyan looked outside the door. She would not let go of any clues about the Xu family.
"Where's the expelled Concubine Huang? Any news?"
Qiao Yun shook her head. "I only know that she was kicked out. I don't know anything else."
"Take your time."
"good."
Xu Wanyan stood up and looked at the two brocade boxes in front of her. Some people knew that this was part of her mother's dowry.
In her previous life, she knew very little about her mother's dowry, only that it was not very valuable.
"Miss……"
Qiao Yun looked at Xu Wanyan worriedly.
"This is my mother's dowry."
This time, Qiao Yun was shocked, and she stared at it carefully.
"Miss, although these things are not very expensive, the workmanship is absolutely top-notch."
Xu Wanyan nodded. Ever since she visited the Shen family, she knew how much the Su family valued her mother.
She picked up a hairpin. Although it was a silver ornament, the plum blossom carved on it was still lifelike after so many years.
She picked up the Duanmo one by one, as if her mother had handed them to her one by one.
Finally, she couldn't help it and lay on the table and cried bitterly.
Qiao Yun's eyes also turned red. She had seen the young lady's strength and wisdom so much that she knew how much pain she was feeling.
Now that the young lady can vent, she is willing to accompany her.
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"You said Mother Gu was here?"
When Mother Chen heard the news for the first time, her eyes lit up.
Xichun nodded expressionlessly, "Yes."
Suddenly, Mother Chen grabbed Xichun's hand and asked excitedly, "When will she come to see me?"
Xichun shook her head, "Mother Gu has already gone back."
Mother Chen slowly withdrew her hand and looked at Xichun blankly, "She went back? Why didn't she come to see me?"
Xichun shook her head and applied medicine to her.
"Did she say when she would come to see me?"
"No."
Mother Chen was a little unconvinced, "Did she... mention me?"
"No."
Mother Chen had a bad feeling in her heart, "Doesn't she know that I'm injured?"
Xichun then looked up at her and said, "You should know. I have already told Madam about this as you instructed. Madam Gu is helping Madam deliver something to the Second Young Miss."
"She didn't say a word?"
"Well, I didn't mention it or ask it."
After confirming again and again, Mother Chen suddenly stopped talking and stood there motionless.
After a long moment, she spoke with a numb expression, "My wife doesn't trust me. She thought I had no hope, so she abandoned me."
"I was abandoned. I was abandoned by my wife."
After saying that, she started to cry.
Xichun did not try to persuade her, but continued to apply the medicine quietly.
Suddenly, Mother Chen raised her head and stared at the door fiercely.
"I've been with her for over twenty years, and she doesn't believe me anymore. Wow, how could she be so cruel?"
Xichun still had a stern face, she knew who Mother Chen was talking about.
"The medicine is ready, I have to go."
"Xichun girl, you..."
Mother Chen looked at Xiyue with tears in her eyes.
"Mother Chen, it's not that I don't want to help you, but now that Madam no longer trusts you and doesn't even have any feelings for you, what do you want me to do?"
"After all, I'm also dependent on my master for my livelihood, and I'm afraid of ending up like this."
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