Chapter 188 Inside the Pei residence, eyes were everywhere!
After saying this, Guan covered her face and began to sob softly.
Both Li Qingluo and Princess Nanping looked on in disbelief.
"Is there really no hope? If we find that woman, might we find the antidote?"
Madam Guan: "This is also the last hope for me and Jia'er's father. If we can catch that woman, and if she is willing to give Jia'er the antidote, perhaps Jia'er can still be saved."
"But she's a person from the martial arts world, scattered all over the country. Do we really think we can find her by going to her sect? She seemed to have fled out of fear of punishment back then. If she's going to hide again, what will happen to Jia'er... what will Jia'er do?"
After seeing Li Qingluo and Princess Nanping off to the second gate, Guan Shi, with red eyes, went back to accompany Pei Nanjia.
With no one around, Princess Nanping collapsed into Li Qingluo's arms and wept bitterly.
"Poor Nan Jia, boohoo... Ugh! That stinky Taoist priest is a real scoundrel. Why did he keep Nan Jia hanging on for so many years without letting go? Now he's the one who's ruined her like this..."
"I'm going to kill him!"
"If he dies in prison without anyone knowing, probably no one will know, right?"
"He's just a stinky Taoist priest, nobody cares!"
Li Qingluo: "..."
She paused for a moment, then immediately advised the princess: "Don't act rashly! Your fifth uncle must have some dealings with that Qingyangzi."
Princess Nanping was taken aback: "This... but how do you know about the Fifth Prince's uncle?"
Princess Nanping's eyes darted around, and Li Qingluo looked at her helplessly: "My grandmother lived in Qingsong Temple for thirty years!"
Princess Nanping: "Oh..."
Li Qingluo sighed.
Princess Nanping's eyes suddenly lit up: "Fifth Prince's Uncle! Sister Luo'er, my mother said that Fifth Prince's Uncle's mansion has many famous doctors, truly renowned doctors!"
"He found many famous doctors all over the country, and it is said that he provided them with unlimited places and medicinal materials to develop various medicines in exchange for their use. Each famous doctor had three months a year to travel, and even if these famous doctors went out, a few would always be left in the palace!"
"Sister Luo'er, should I ask my Fifth Uncle to help me send someone to examine Sister Nan Jia?"
"But what if... he refuses because of Qingyangzi?"
"Moreover, he has always been cold and aloof..."
Li Qingluo: "Yes! Princess, you must ask! If your fifth uncle agrees, this might really be Nan Jia's chance to live. We can't give up any hope."
If he doesn't agree, Li Qingluo will definitely find a way to make him agree!
Nanping seemed to have been entrusted with an important task, and nodded solemnly.
The servant who had led the way was still waiting for them. Just as the two were about to leave the Pei residence immediately, the head maidservant of the Duchess of Pei caught up with them again.
"Your Highness! Your Highness, please wait."
"Your Highness, our lady wishes to invite you to the main courtyard. Today, the young ladies of the manor were disrespectful and offended you. Therefore, our Duchess wishes to have the young ladies apologize to you in your presence."
"Also, Madam owes Her Highness the Princess some things, and would like to ask you to help her take them back to the Princess's residence today and hand them over to Her Highness."
When Princess Nanping heard that those people wanted to apologize to her in person, how could she not go?
She pulled Li Qingluo along and followed the maid.
"Sister Luo'er, let's go take a look!"
Li Qingluo had some doubts in her heart. Would the Duke of Pei's mansion really embarrass its young lady in front of guests?
However, she was stopped at the main gate.
The maid looked at her with a forced smile, yet maintained a respectful attitude: "Please wait here, young lady. Our mistress has some private matters to discuss with His Highness the Princess, which are not convenient for others to hear. Therefore, we would appreciate it if you could stay here for the time being and wait to be summoned before going in."
Nanping had already been led away. She turned to look at Li Qingluo, about to say something, but was already being pushed inside by several maids.
Since Li Qing has entered the Pei residence without ever revealing her identity, it's clear they don't want her, someone of unknown identity, to enter.
Li Qingluo naturally didn't care to go inside and see any hypocritical apologies.
She was just a little worried about Nanping.
However, considering that Nanping still had maids and nannies from the princess's residence following her, Li Qingluo also looked at Que'er who was following behind her.
"No one should be summoning us anymore. In that case, let's go."
After informing the gatekeeper of the main courtyard, Li Qingluo politely asked the maid to lead her out of the Pei residence.
On the way to the second gate again, as they passed an archway in a garden, a maid with disheveled hair and unkempt clothes suddenly appeared before them, looking like a madwoman.
Her eyes were filled with terror. Seeing Li Qingluo's unfamiliar face, she clung to her like a lifeline, rushing forward and kneeling on the ground, grabbing Li Qingluo's skirt and crying out, "Save me, save me... Miss, please save me—"
"I don't want to die—ah!!"
Several fierce-looking maids chased after her, grabbed the maid by the hair, and pressed her back tightly.
Even though the maid's scalp was torn and blood was flowing from her head, and clumps of her hair were pulled out, she still refused to let go of Li Qinglu's skirt.
The maid spat and came up again to pry her fingers apart one by one, not caring whether she broke the maid's fingers. The whole alley was filled with heart-wrenching screams.
"You lowly servant! You dare to run away? Where can you run to in this house?"
"This good fortune you have today is your own choice, and it's also your destiny. Accept it..."
Li Qinglu watched as the woman was dragged away, and saw the hope in her eyes extinguished like a candle flame.
The screams faded into the distance, and throughout the entire ordeal, not a single member of the Pei family appeared, nor did anyone seem to care whether it was appropriate for this to happen in front of an outsider like themselves.
The maid leading the way wiped the sweat from her brow and kept glancing at Li Qingluo: "Miss, let's hurry up and get out of here."
Li Qingluo nodded. She knew she had no right to interfere in the Pei family's affairs, so even though she sympathized with the maid, she had no intention of meddling.
After walking a few steps, Li Qingluo gestured to Que'er, who enthusiastically stepped forward and took the opportunity of chatting to slip a few taels of silver to the maid.
"Granny, what exactly happened just now? It was quite frightening to me. Look how scared our young lady was. I hope she doesn't have nightmares tonight."
The old woman was so startled when she received the silver that she tried to return it. Que'er pushed her a few times and then simply stuffed it into her sleeve. The old woman looked around in alarm and squeezed the silver carefully before finally putting it away securely.
"This... this old servant still advises you two not to be curious about this matter. Let's pretend we saw nothing and know nothing about today's events, otherwise you might not be able to leave our Pei residence today..."
After speaking, the old woman nervously looked around several times.
Li Qingluo: "Why can't we leave the Pei residence? Do you think we'd be detained if we were meddling in other people's business?"
The old woman was startled upon hearing this and rushed over to cover Li Qingluo's mouth.
Sparrow darted forward and blocked her way.
"How dare you! Don't be so rude!"
The old woman stamped her foot anxiously, "Please stop talking, you two! There are eyes everywhere in this mansion. This old servant truly wants you two to be able to leave alive!"
Que'er couldn't help but feel a little nervous: "Then why don't you lead the way quickly?"
The three of them didn't linger any longer and hurriedly walked outside.
Li Qingluo and Que'er exchanged a glance, and neither of them spoke again.
Just as Li Qingluo stepped out of the second gate, she bumped into someone.
Pei Sanlang?
She glanced at the other person and quickly lowered her head, and Pei Sanlang naturally saw her as well.
He paused slightly, and his hurried steps came to a halt.
"Miss Li?"
Pei Sanlang called out to her.
A hint of surprise flickered in his eyes.
I heard that there was chaos caused by rebels in the suburbs that day, and Princess Qinyu took her to the estate for a few days.
Was she injured?
But seeing that she is still safe and sound today, that person should be relieved.
The maid who was leading the way was quite surprised to see that the third young master actually recognized the girl.
"This old servant greets the Third Young Master. This..."
Pei Sanlang waved his hand: "You may leave."
The old woman hurriedly left as if fleeing, afraid of overhearing something.
Li Qingluo: "Thank you for your help, Third Young Master, in bringing us, mistress and servant, out of the Pei residence."
Pei Sanlang guessed that she had come to see Pei Nanjia.
"Have you gone to see Twelve Sister?"
Li Qingluo nodded: "Yes, the Third Young Master should have informed me that Nan Jia is so seriously ill."
If Li Qingluo hadn't come in person today, she would never have known about Nan Jia's affairs, and she would definitely regret it if she found out later.
Pei Sanlang sighed heavily: "I'm sorry, I've been thinking about Twelfth Sister's matter. I wanted to find her a better doctor or send someone to find that poison doctor to bring back the antidote, but so far there has been no news."
After a few words, Li Qingluo finally left the Pei residence.
She glanced back at the imposing gate of the Pei family and felt a chill run down her spine.
"Third Young Master, saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-story pagoda. If you have the time, please go and visit the old Duke's courtyard immediately."
After saying that, Li Qingluo left with Que'er.
Pei Qinghong watched her carriage leave before remembering what she had just said, and was immediately startled.
Could it be that my great-grandfather has gone mad again?
He frowned instantly, turned around, and hurriedly went into the mansion.
Once they were on the road, Que'er finally breathed a heavy sigh of relief.
"Girl, the Pei family is terrifying. There's always a gloomy atmosphere pressing down on you, making it hard to breathe."
Li Qingluo: "The Pei family is indeed very strange."
The old woman said there were eyes everywhere.
But who is watching these people?
She kept her grandmother's wish in mind, wondering when she could fulfill it for her.
If she wasn't mistaken, the maid had run away from the old Duke's courtyard.
If not, her extra words just now meant that even if Pei Sanlang made a wasted trip, as long as the maid wasn't innocently abused to this extent, Pei Sanlang wouldn't have suffered any loss.
After returning to the General's Mansion, Li Qingluo immediately went to Jingci Hall.
"Grandmother, do you know a divine physician named Luo? Luo'er would like to ask him to treat Nan Jia's illness and detoxify her!"
Madam Pei was not surprised to hear this, but she sighed deeply.
"Luo'er, you know everything?"
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