Secondly, Shen Wanghong felt from the bottom of his heart that it was a good thing that both Madam Shen and He were ill. This way, no one could restrain him. He could do whatever he wanted without having to look at anyone's face.
However, Shen Wanghong would never reveal this idea. If others knew that he secretly hoped that his mother and wife would die early, he would probably suffer unimaginable scolding and condemnation.
Aunt Xiang was completely unaware of this and continued to praise Xu Qi'er in front of Shen Wanghong, saying, "Miss Xu said that she specially invited Doctor Zong, so all the consultation fees will be borne by Miss Xu, and we don't have to pay a penny."
Hearing what Concubine Xiang said, Shen Wanghong breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that it would be even better if he didn't have to spend money. Since Xu Qi'er wanted to treat Old Madam Shen, then let her do it.
If the disease can be cured, he can publicize it to the outside world and say that Shen Wanghong is filial. When he mentions this matter to his elder brother in the future, he will be more confident in speaking.
Aunt Xiang added, "Miss Xu even asked me to go out for a walk with her."
"Ask you?" Shen Wanghong said with a bit of disdain. Xu Qi'er is a rich lady! How could she look down on a down-and-out concubine like her? He looked at Concubine Xiang suspiciously, "You agreed?"
Concubine Xiang was still immersed in her feelings and didn't notice the disdain in Shen Wanghong's tone. She replied happily, "Of course I agree! Miss Xu is such a good person, she thinks highly of me and is willing to be friends with me. How could I not agree?"
Chen Wanghong snorted coldly, "Where did you get the money to go out with her? Don't waste money buying useless things again."
Concubine Xiang's face turned ugly in an instant. Yes, she had no money now, and everything she did was much more difficult than before.
She felt a surge of grievance, but still tried to explain: "Isn't it that I also thought that if Miss Xu was kind-hearted, if she could say a few good words for the master in front of Lord Xu, then Lord Xu might give the master a promotion. In this way, wouldn't we have hope in the future?"
After listening to Concubine Xiang's words, Shen Wanghong suddenly felt that what she said made a lot of sense. If he could really get the care of Master Xu, his future life would definitely be much better. Thinking of this, Shen Wanghong's eyes became eager.
Yes, Xu Qi'er's father is the Minister of Works! If I can gain the favor and recognition of Lord Xu, then maybe I will have the opportunity to move up to the next level.
Thinking of this, Shen Wanghong couldn't help but show his joy, a smug smile appeared on his face, and he stretched out his arms to hug Xiang Yi Niang beside him.
"You're right. You've thought it through thoroughly." Shen Wanghong said with emotion.
Aunt Xiang hadn't seen Shen Wanghong for many days, and now she was hugged so intimately by him, and a wave of tenderness and sweetness suddenly surged in her heart.
"Of course, I have always hoped that everything will go well for the master, and that our family will get better and better." Concubine Xiang blinked her eyes full of affection and expressed her wish to Shen Wanghong in a delicate voice.
Shen Wanghong looked down at Concubine Xiang and saw that her face was no longer as youthful and beautiful as it used to be. The years had left several deep and shallow marks on her face.
Although Xiang Yi Niang tried her best to dress herself up, she was still far inferior to the young and beautiful girls outside. However, Xiang Yi Niang preferred bright colors, and both her lipstick and blush were too bright, which was extremely inconsistent with her face.
Shen Wanghong was stunned for a moment, then let go of Aunt Xiang's hand without leaving a trace.
"In that case, then you can let her go." Shen Wanghong said, and just as he finished speaking, he turned around and was about to leave. After all, his Chunhong was still waiting for him in Zanhua Lane.
Xiang Yi Niang watched Shen Wanghong walk out the door, and she couldn't help but feel reluctant to let him go. But when she thought that she might be able to help the master, a glimmer of eager hope ignited in her heart.
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Chen Lijiao has been extremely upset these days.
Ever since her miscarriage, the people in the He family have been treating her with contempt, and the servants are used to flattering the powerful and looking down on the weak. Seeing that she was embarrassed in front of Zhen, their attitude towards her also became much more indifferent.
Her mother-in-law Zhen's attitude towards her was even worse than before she became pregnant. In the past, Zhen didn't dare to do anything to her because of Madam He's appearance. But now she even asked her to do a lot of embroidery work, saying that it was to supplement the family income.
This embroidery work had to be done by all the female members of the He family except Old Madam He. Old Madam He knew about it, so she didn't stand up to speak for her this time.
Chen Lijiao was embroidering in her room, feeling distracted. He Zhen rarely came into her room now, but she didn't dare go out to look for Master Zhou. She was afraid that Master Zhou would come to her with an IOU to collect the debt, so how could she dare to go to him herself?
But it is not a solution to continue like this. Shen Lijiao is still young and can't just let it go like this.
But what can I do now? My mother is useless now, my family is not doing well, and I heard that the old lady is sick. I really can't rely on her at all.
Just when Shen Lijiao was feeling bored, Xiang'er walked in from outside. Seeing that there was no one around, she whispered something in Shen Lijiao's ear.
"Today, I learned from the maidservant of the Shen family who I have always been on good terms with that Miss Xu Qier from Minister Xu's family has invited a doctor to treat our old lady." Xiang'er said.
Shen Lijiao's reaction was the same as Shen Wanghong's. They both felt very puzzled. "From Minister Xu's family?"
Chen Lijiao didn't know who Miss Xu was. Xu Qier was not in Wangjing City before. She had only heard that Minister Xu's family had a legitimate daughter named Xu Qinger, but had never heard of this Xu Qier.
Xiang'er explained, "Xu Qi'er is Minister Xu's eldest daughter. Because she was not feeling well, she went to Mobei with the Marquis of Mobei's wife to recuperate. She heard there was a famous doctor there, so she hadn't been in Wangjing City for many years."
"Oh." Shen Lijiao nodded, "Then why did Xu Qier suddenly think of asking a doctor to treat grandma?" Shen Lijiao asked puzzledly.
Xiang'er said, "Miss Xu Qi'er said her mother was an old friend of Old Madam Shen, so she came to visit her. She found out she was seriously ill, so she asked a doctor to see her."
Shen Lijiao snorted softly: “She is kind-hearted.”
Xiang'er saw that Shen Lijiao had no other reaction, and reminded: "Now the Shen family has made friends with noble people, then Miss, you..."
Xiang'er's words awakened Shen Lijiao.
Yes! The Shen family is now making friends with noble people, so why can't I go and get to know them? After all, I am also the daughter of the second wife!
Chen Lijiao thought that now that her grandmother and mother were both ill, the second house was under the control of Concubine Xiang. It didn't make sense that Concubine Xiang could make friends with Miss Xu but she couldn't. Who was Concubine Xiang? If she could get in touch with Xu Qier, it would be for no other reason than Minister Xu behind Xu Qier. Wouldn't Zhen have to curry favor with her?
When Shen Lijiao thought of this, she didn't want to wait even a moment, and wanted to change clothes and go back to the Shen family immediately.
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