No! It wasn't a dream; it must have happened, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to "predict the future." The message she wrote to her brother was verified by him before the King of Qin! It really happened!
Ding, whose face was pale, turned her head and saw Jiang Yinjin, whose face was even paler.
Unlike the magnanimity of the Marquis of Anning, Madam Ding was angry and resentful, but there was nothing she could do. The Marquis had already forgiven her, so what could she say?
Madam Jiang stepped forward and helped Madam Ding up, her eyes reddening as she said, "My dear in-laws, we...we are so sorry..." As she spoke, tears streamed down her face.
Lady Ding was soft-hearted to begin with, and seeing that the Marquis had forgiven her, that her mother-in-law had cried, and that no bad consequences had occurred, the gloom in her heart dissipated considerably.
She sighed, "Children are still young, it's normal for them to make mistakes. We, as elders, can teach them properly. If Yin Jin is willing, let her go back to her parents' home for a few days to calm down. You should also comfort her. There's no hurdle in life that can't be overcome. Even Qing Zhou in our family is cheered up, let alone Yin Jin, who is a smart child."
Hearing this, Madam Jiang felt even more distressed. "Thank you for your understanding, madam. I will take Yin Jin back and give her a good scolding."
Mrs. Ding hurriedly said, "No! Please don't hit or scold him! Remember, never hit or scold him. Let the child figure things out and get through this on his own!"
Why did Lady Ding react so violently? It's because the Marquis of Anning beat her son years ago, leaving her traumatized.
She still believes that if her husband hadn't beaten their son so much, Qingzhou wouldn't have felt inferior for so many years, and might have gone to take the imperial examinations long ago.
If she had any family to rely on back then, she would have fought the Marquis to the death... But then she thought, what's the point of fighting? Princess Ruian fought back then, and the result was the same.
Upon hearing Ding's words, Jiang Yinjin could no longer hold back her tears, which began to flow.
Beside the three,
Marquis Xuanping also came to Marquis Anning's side and sighed deeply, "General Bai, I...I'm so sorry!"
Marquis Anning sighed, "Don't say that. You were also used by the thieves. You are also victims. Let's just let this matter pass."
The two had always been at odds, but at this moment, Marquis Xuanping felt even more distressed when facing the kind-hearted Marquis Anning and thinking about how Marquis Anning had been seriously injured and had a hidden illness.
"Does Your Excellency have time later? Let's go have a couple of drinks. We won't invite anyone else, just the two of us."
Marquis Anning guessed that Marquis Xuanping wanted to ease the tension between the two. Thinking that it was better to resolve a feud than to let it fester, he nodded and said, "If there's time, I'll treat you to the wine today."
Marquis Xuanping didn't refuse, "Alright, next meal is on me, brother."
Not only did they agree to meet and drink together frequently, but he also took the initiative to lower his status and establish a relationship with Anning Hou Pan.
This was unprecedented.
When the two meet, they are at each other's throats; they might not only give each other the cold shoulder, but they could even come to blows.
Afterwards, the two marquises each said goodbye to their wives and went to drink.
The other three families returned to their respective homes.
...
To Shen Mianmian's surprise, Ding developed a high fever that very night and fell into a coma.
When Marquis Anning returned home drunk in the middle of the night, he was so frightened by the sight that he sobered up immediately. The doctor said that he had suffered a sudden attack of internal heat and was in critical condition.
Marquis Anning entered the palace that very night and summoned the imperial physician with a token.
Only with the combined efforts of the imperial physicians and renowned doctors in the capital was Ding barely saved.
Although the imperial physician prescribed medicine, he still advised that a mental illness requires a mental cure, and that he should try his best to comfort the lady and help her to think more positively so that she could recover.
If one remains depressed, there is a possibility that their life could be in danger.
Shen Mianmian was terrified—she had never seen anything like this before. In modern times, sudden death is usually caused by heart attack, cerebral infarction, heart disease, or cerebral hemorrhage, and she had never heard of sudden death due to a sudden attack of anger.
This shows how complex people's thoughts were in ancient times.
I can't help but think of the female protagonist from my previous life; she probably brooded every day like this, and eventually died.
After all that commotion, it was just before dawn.
The imperial physicians and renowned doctors were sent out of the Marquis's residence. The Marquis spent a lot of money to hire a well-known doctor to stay temporarily at the residence and treat his wife at any time.
After everything was settled, Marquis Anning summoned Shen Mianmian, who had also been busy all night. There was no other way; the Marquis Anning's household had too few people. The heir was studying, Jiang Yinjin was at her parents' home, and apart from Granny Li, the steward, and the other stewards, Shen Mianmian was the only mistress.
Moreover, ever since he saw Shen Mianmian practicing martial arts tirelessly, and how the Crown Prince regained his confidence with her by his side, Marquis Anning has inexplicably trusted his son's concubine.
He trusted her even more than he trusted his wife and daughter-in-law.
Marquis Anning sighed and said, "In principle, I should stay at the manor for a few days, but the military camp is busy with official business. If Princess Ruian hadn't forcibly summoned me back today with her token, I wouldn't have been able to return to the capital. So I will be leaving the city at dawn. I'm entrusting the manor to you."
"!!!!" Shen Mianmian turned pale with fright, trembling and under immense pressure. "Um... Lord Marquis... Although it's not good to say these things, but... if something happens, who should I consult?"
Marquis Anning pondered for a moment, "You decide for yourself. Try not to let the princess know, otherwise it may cause a big fuss. If... the lady really can't take it anymore, then tell the princess."
Chen Mianmian's knees buckled, and she almost knelt down. The voice of Marquis Anning echoed in her ears—"I can't...I can't...I can't..."
Will the lady die?
These ancient women are really something else. Why do they get so easily upset that they feel like they could die?
In modern times, everyone talks about being depressed to death, but no one actually dies.
But in ancient times, death could come in an instant...
She grumbled inwardly, her nose stinging and her eyes reddening—was she really going to die? No way? But the imperial physician said…the situation was dire.
What should she do... If something happens to Madam, how will she explain it to Fengchu?
Chen Mianmian was truly bewildered.
This was arguably the most bewildering experience she'd had since transmigrating into the book. It wasn't just because someone she saw frequently was suddenly in critical condition, but also because... she simply couldn't understand how a perfectly healthy person could be so easily swayed by a little shock.
She has lived in modern times for over twenty years and has never seen anything like this!
Chen Mianmian listened to Anning Hou's instructions in a daze... In fact, Anning Hou didn't really give any instructions. He just said not to tell the princess, and that she should make the first decision in any emergency. If she was hesitant, she could consult with Li Mama and the steward.
Afterwards, Marquis Anning went back to his room to see his wife before leaving the manor.
At dawn, as the first rays of sunlight pierced through the thin mist, it was as if the first shot had been fired in the battle between day and night. More sunlight rushed forward, conquering the darkness and the morning smog.
The sky was completely bright.
Chen Mianmian was still sitting in the main hall of the courtyard, staring blankly at the door.
Liu Xiangning quietly entered and whispered, "Miss, is breakfast ready? It has been warmed up twice already."
After a short while, Chen Mianmian regained her senses and shook her head, "No, I can't eat."
Liu Xiangning's eyes instantly reddened. Taking advantage of the fact that no one was around, she spoke her heart, "Master, please don't be like this. Madam isn't your biological mother. Please don't put yourself in danger! I've been wandering for so long, and I finally have you as my support. Please don't let anything happen to you..."
Shen Mianmian raised her head and looked at the woman, only to see tears welling up in the woman's eyes. She asked, "Do you think I would also be unable to withstand the shock and die suddenly?"
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