Night falls.
Qingmei followed the order and went to Taohong's house in the back alley.
Taohong's parents were resentful and angry towards Qingmei, but they did not dare to express it.
Taohong's mother pointed to the door on her left, her face numb, "Someone's inside, go in by yourself."
Qingmei opened the door and saw Taohong lying on the door panel, only to have her last breath.
Taohong's parents were worried that Taohong would dirty the bed and bedding, so they refused to let her lie on the bed and only wanted to put her on the door panel.
Once Taohong dies, just carry her body out and bury her.
Taohong heard the noise and opened her eyes, "It's you!"
Qingmei squatted down and said, "Miss, let me take a look at you."
Taohong sneered, pretending to be merciful, like a cat crying over a rat.
Qingmei didn't care. Taohong's current situation was all her own fault.
"The girl also asked me to ask you, why do you hate her so much?"
"Why do I hate her so much? Haha..."
Taohong seemed to have heard the most ridiculous words in the world, and suddenly burst out with amazing power.
Her face flushed and her breathing became rapid. Could this be a last gasp of lucidity?
She said angrily, "Why should I hate her? Shouldn't I hate her? I am in this situation today because of her. I wish she would die."
Qingmei frowned, "The young lady has never done anything to offend you. Instead, you, as a slave, bullied the young lady and still do not repent."
"Haha...she deserves it." Taohong laughed wildly.
"Three years ago, I had the chance to serve the Sixth Young Master. But because she was a sickly girl, Madam sent me to work at Zhilan Court. Qingmei, do you know how much I hate her? Every night I wonder why that sickly girl hasn't died yet? Why?"
Qingmei said angrily, "You are shameless! You actually dream of becoming the Sixth Young Master's concubine, and you even put the blame on the girl."
"Haha...Qingmei, what qualifications do you have to criticize me? I don't believe you've never thought about being a concubine to the young masters."
"I'm not as cheap as you."
Taohong laughed, her life already burned out. She roared, "Tell the second girl that even if I die, I will haunt her as a ghost and curse her, so that she will not die a good death."
"You are the one who will die a miserable death, you lunatic."
“…I’m crazy…hahaha…”
The laughter stopped abruptly.
The smile froze on Taohong's face, looking so hideous and terrifying.
Qingmei's heart skipped a beat and she reached out and placed her hand under Taohong's nose.
No air!
Taohong took her last breath.
She's dead!
Qingmei stood up hurriedly, turned around and ran out.
The sky is getting darker and darker.
Qingmei hurried back home along the back alley.
There was a noise ahead, and she quickly hid.
"Hurry, load the people onto the cart. Send them away quickly while the city gates are still open."
This voice is so familiar. Qingmei stuck her head out and took a peek.
Ah, it’s Gao Sanfu, the wife’s confidant.
Mrs. Li had her hands tied behind her back, her mouth blocked, and was stuffed into an ox cart.
The other women were not spared either and were all loaded into the car and taken away.
Gao Sanfu jumped onto the front of the cart, waved the whip himself, and drove the ox cart away into the night.
call!
Qingmei came out from the corner and took a breath. She was so nervous just now.
She entered the house through the back door and took the small path back to Zhilan Courtyard.
"Miss, I'm back."
Gu Jiu took a nap in the afternoon and is now in good spirits.
The prescription prescribed by Doctor Chen was effective for the condition and used the best medicinal materials. After drinking two bowls of medicine, Gu Jiu's condition had improved.
She put down the book, waved, and asked Qingmei to sit beside the bed.
Qingmei waved her hands quickly, "I am stained with bad luck and haven't washed myself yet. I dare not approach the young lady."
Gu Jiu smiled and pointed at the stool, "Then sit down and talk."
"Thank you, Miss."
Gu Jiu leaned against the headboard, his expression calm, "Did you see Tao Hong?"
Qingmei nodded.
"Did you ask her? What did she say?"
Qingmei took a sip of tea and then lowered her voice, saying, "Taohong originally wanted to serve the Sixth Young Master, but unexpectedly ended up at Zhilan Court. She blames everything on the young lady, believing that she was the one who ruined her future."
"So she hates me?"
Qingmei nodded.
Gu Jiu smiled, "She is indeed stupid. Could it be that without me, she can go to Sixth Brother's side and be a maid? Naive!"
Qingmei was confused.
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Sixth brother is Madam's most proud son. Madam has high hopes for him. Until now, Sixth brother doesn't even have a young maid by his side. All personal matters are served by the servants. It is obvious that Madam has always been wary of young maids climbing into Sixth brother's bed."
"Hearing what the girl said, it's true."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Three years ago, my wife probably noticed that there was something ambiguous between Taohong and Sixth Brother, so she sent Taohong to Zhilan Courtyard on the pretext that I was not in good health and needed someone to take care of me.
I was weak and rarely went out, so I almost never ran into Sixth Brother. This completely put an end to Taohong's desire to become a concubine.
Taohong didn't dare to hate the Madam, didn't dare to hate Sixth Brother, and naturally took out all her hatred on me because she picked on the weak.
Qingmei was filled with righteous indignation, "Taohong deserves death!"
"She's dead, right?" Gu Jiu suddenly asked.
Qingmei nodded slowly.
Gu Jiu said, "You look so nervous and you said you were unlucky. I guess Taohong died in front of you."
"My lady, your guess is correct. Taohong breathed her last in front of me."
Gu Jiu comforted her, "You're frightened. Go wash up and have a good sleep. Qingzhu will be here to serve you."
"Yes! There is one more thing I want to report to you, young lady."
"What's up."
Qingmei said, "The senior official took people to kidnap Li Pozi and the others and left the city overnight."
Gu Jiu smiled knowingly, "It seems that Madam has completely given up on Mrs. Li. Just keep this to yourself, there's no need to tell anyone. Go down and have some rest."
"yes!"
Qingzhu fetched some hot water and helped Gu Jiu wash up.
"Miss, I heard that the master went to Aunt Bai's place."
Aunt Bai?
A pitiful face flashed through Gu Jiu's mind.
Aunt Bai was a good concubine. Her family was poor, and she was taken into the mansion by the mistress.
Aunt Bai and the wife cooperate with each other but also guard against each other.
The wife needed Bai Yi Niang to help her consolidate her favor and suppress the other concubines. She also had to guard against Bai Yi Niang becoming too favored and becoming unfaithful.
Concubine Bai needs the support of the Madam to give her a chance to win the favor of Master Gu, give birth to her own child, and secure favorable conditions for the child. At the same time, she must be on guard against the possibility that the Madam will turn against her and abandon her.
Gu Jiu said calmly, "I understand. Tell the kitchen that I want almond pastries tomorrow."
Huh?
Qingzhu was a little surprised, "Miss, do you have an appetite?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "Doctor Chen's treatment is amazing. My condition has improved and I have regained my appetite."
"That's great! The girl has been ill for half a year and is finally getting better."
Gu Jiu's eyebrows curved. Only when you are healthy can you have a good appetite. She was very happy when she thought about being able to eat a lot of delicious food in the future.
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