Chapter 19 Madam Si's lifespan has come to an end.
If there is anyone in the Si family who truly cares for Si He, it is the elderly Madam Si.
Since her granddaughter was stolen, the old woman has missed her every day. Even the presence of Si Yao at her side could not alleviate her pain of missing her granddaughter.
Si He suffered injustice at the General's Mansion and moved to the countryside. Old Madam Si, despite her illness, came to visit him, bringing with her many clothes, bedding, and silver.
Si He no longer wanted to have any contact with the Si family.
She didn't accept any money from the old man; out of consideration for his sentiments, she only took his bedding and clothes.
Before leaving, the old woman gently stroked Qingbao's forehead, saying, "You have just come into this world, but I am already old. My good baby, grow up safely and love your mother in place of your great-grandmother."
At that time, Qingbao didn't understand anything.
Today, Qingbao can understand the ugliness of human nature and also see the warmth between family members.
"Mother, let's go back and see our great-grandmother. She probably doesn't have much time left."
In their past life, Qingbao and her mother were unable to see the loving old man one last time before they died.
These words were spoken.
Madam Si's face immediately darkened. "What nonsense are you talking about? The old lady is in very good health. If you dare to spout nonsense again, I won't hesitate to slap you in the street!"
Damn it, how did she know?
"Alright, Mom, all kids who grow up in the countryside are like this. She can't compare to Mengmeng. Let's not get angry on the street. Let's go home first."
Si Ye came over to break up the fight and kept advising Madam Si.
Si He held Qingbao in her arms and said coldly, "Why should Madam Si argue with a child? It's more important to go home first."
"You call me Mrs. Si?"
A hint of disappointment flashed in Madam Si's eyes.
The child she carried for ten months, nearly died during a difficult labor, is now so unfamiliar to her.
"Someone of my status doesn't deserve to call you 'mother,' so let's go."
Si He, carrying Qing Bao, walked straight ahead without waiting for Madam Si and her entourage.
Si Ye sighed, "Mother, I told you, she's such an ingrate, all she cares about is money. No matter how good you are to her, it's useless. You have to give her money."
"Don't think I don't know what you're doing on the street. I'll deal with you too when we get back."
Mrs. Si glanced at the amusement park next door and hated her good-for-nothing son.
He was a spoiled brat since childhood, and he hasn't changed even as an adult!
"Mother, this is the last time. I only need ten taels this time. If I return it to the young prince, I will never play with crickets again." Si Ye had just seen Si He and had come to borrow money from her.
So he inquired about Qingbao's food, but he didn't expect the mother and daughter to react so strongly.
Forget it, there's no point in borrowing even a tael of silver.
Money comes in faster if you act cute with your mother.
"You said it yourself." Madam Si reluctantly took out fifty taels of silver from her sleeve and gave it to Si Ye.
"Your allowance for this month is in here. If you come to play cricket again next time, don't blame me for not giving you money to spend."
"I understand, I swear."
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The Si family.
Inside the charity hall, everyone was busy, bringing over and over the scalding hot medicine.
Several doctors shook their heads and left.
"Prepare for the funeral. The old lady has only one breath left, but she hasn't breathed her last."
"What happened? Everything was fine a few days ago, how come it's like this today?"
Upon returning to the Charity Hall, Vice Minister Si launched into a tirade of questions at the nannies and maids who had been serving him.
The old woman shook her head and said, "The old lady's health wasn't good before, but she suddenly got better recently. I'm afraid she was just holding on by sheer willpower."
Anyway, before the old lady fainted, she pointed south and asked Mrs. Si to go to the street to find someone.
As for who they're looking for...
The old woman knew the truth, but she couldn't say it.
Upon hearing this, the Vice Minister's heart skipped a beat.
Twenty years ago, when Sihe was stolen, her mother also suddenly fell ill and collapsed, pointing south.
Later, the servants brought back news that the midwife had last disappeared on South Street.
"Do you want to see He'er?" Si Shilang asked, leaning closer to his mother.
The unconscious old lady actually twitched her fingers slightly and furrowed her brows gently.
"Someone, go find Si He and bring him back! Go quickly!" Minister Si shouted excitedly.
Later, he secretly pulled the butler outside the door and whispered:
"If you can't find Sihe for a while, go outside the city gate and bring Yao'er back..."
Since the old lady is unconscious anyway, it doesn't matter whether it's Yao'er or He'er. As long as she can breathe her last, that's all that matters.
Reaching this age is already a happy occasion for me.
A servant rushed over and shouted, "Sir, Madam has returned, and she has brought back the Fourth Miss and the Youngest Miss!"
The words were spoken.
Sihe, looking anxious, carried Qingbao on her back and ran in, almost tripping over the threshold.
"grandmother."
She put Qingbao down, knelt down in front of the old man's bed, and grasped the old man's withered hand with her slender but calloused hand.
"Grandmother, Sihe is unfilial. Sihe is only now coming to see you." Sihe's tears fell in a steady stream.
The old man, barely clinging to life, gripped Si He tightly with his backhand.
The old man touched Si He's palm with trembling hands, as if tracing the lines on her palm.
"Sihe, Mother is dying. Please say something nice to help her swallow her last breath," Minister Si sighed.
"Who said my great-grandmother is no longer able to live?"
At this moment.
The little dumpling, who had been standing to the side, raised its round face and said in a clear, crisp voice.
She already held the judge's pen in her hand, which was about the same height as her.
A glimmer of hope ignited in Si He's eyes, and she grasped Qing Bao's shoulders with both hands as if they were lifelines.
"Qingbao, you must have a way to save Grandma, right?"
"Sihe, have you lost your mind? You actually expect a three-year-old to save your grandmother." At this moment.
Si Ye quickly caught up, panting.
How come Sihe is so physically fit? He carried Qingbao all the way without even panting?
Madam Si, panting, came over and pushed Qingbao away from the old lady's bedside:
"Get that little jinx out of the way! The old lady was perfectly fine when I left, but after that curse, she's dead!"
A hint of disgust flashed in Madam Si's eyes. Old Madam Su was right.
Qingbao is indeed a jinx!
"What did you say?" Vice Minister Si looked at Madam Si with disbelief.
Madam Si said, "My lord, you don't know, when I went to see Si He just now, this Qingbao cursed the old lady, saying that the old lady didn't have much time left. I didn't expect that when I came back, the old lady would be like this."
The Vice Minister's face immediately darkened. "Si He, is this how you educate your children?"
He reached out and nudged Sihe's shoulder.
But it was bounced back by a beam of red light, causing a stinging pain in my finger.
“Qingbao isn’t a jinx, what she said is all true!” Sihe stood up, her face full of determination as she shielded the baby behind her.
Before she gave birth to Qingbao, she was docile and easy to bully in the Si family.
After giving birth to Qingbao, her daughter became her only focus. Anyone who dared to be rude to Qingbao was her enemy!
Qingbao, however, was not as excited as her mother.
During her ten years as a judge, she witnessed countless deaths and saw much of human nature.
She won't let other people's emotions affect her mindset.
She said calmly, "My great-grandmother can wake up within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, but I don't know if you want her to wake up."
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