Chapter 17 My Cousin is Back "Mo Yu, perhaps he can recognize the host..."
Gong Shirao had sharp eyes: "Don't let him get away, catch him!" She rushed out first.
Now, many of the servants of the main house realized that they had indeed seen Xie Yuehua wandering around the main house a few days ago.
In just a few days, after experiencing a series of events including the mystery surrounding her origins, a near-death experience, and the theft of her elixir, Xie Yuehua's mental state was on the verge of collapse. Without needing much pressure from others, she was already in a sorry state and completely defeated.
He roared as he recounted his actions, including how he stole Bacon Pills, how he replaced them with laxatives, how he resold them, and how he nearly lost his life when the resale failed.
Finally, he grinned maliciously: "I originally intended to prepare poison, but with the life tablet above me, I couldn't kill you, so I settled for a laxative instead. But why didn't you eat the pills I carefully prepared, dear cousin? You should have eaten them, dear cousin."
After Xie Yuehua finished speaking, she was tied up, gagged, and thrown aside by Gong Shirao, whose face was ashen.
Only then did people realize that the precious Bacon Pill had been stolen by Xie Yuehua and its whereabouts were unknown.
It's unbelievable that the once gentle and refined eldest son could be so despicable.
They simply couldn't believe that the person in front of them, with bloodshot eyes and a ferocious face, was the Xie Yuehua they knew.
After the initial shock, people couldn't help but look at Chu Xingjin.
So, the Bacon Dan, oh no, the counterfeit Bacon Dan, was ultimately eaten by Chu Xingjin?
It turns out that Xie Jiaoyue loved it so much that she gave the bacon pill to Chu Xingjin without hesitation.
Miss Jiaoyue is so good to him, why does Chu Xingjin always have such a long face? He really doesn't understand.
Ah, so it seems that Miss Jiaoyue's love-struck mind actually saved her from embarrassment.
This...this is really Tianyou's love-struck brain?
The way things have unfolded sounds rather comical; it seems the only victim is Chu Xingjin.
Hua Yi was displeased when she heard this opinion and said to the person next to her, "Think about it carefully. There was only one elixir. If Chu Xingjin hadn't been so selfish, and had even shared a little bit of the elixir with Miss Jiaoyue, would things have turned out like this today?"
Right, the so-called sacrifices are also the sacrifices they want.
Sigh, it seems that Miss Jiaoyue is the most pitiful one. Her cousin doesn't care about her, and her lover doesn't love her. Fortunately, she is determined and became number one through her own hard work.
After the minor incident, people's attention returned to Xie Jiaoyue.
At this point, she had transformed from simply being number one to being number one with a tragic aura, carrying a heavy burden.
Moved, I couldn't help but shed tears.
People always have a special fondness for the pitiful.
"Go, Miss Jiaoyue!"
After the first cheer rang out, shouts of encouragement followed one after another, eventually coalescing into an undeniable wave of sound.
The elder couldn't help but wipe away his tears, and then he remembered his less-than-kind attitude towards the eldest son's family, which made him even more upset.
After giving away the elixir that Xie had allocated to Xie Jiaoyue, he couldn't help but rummage through his storage ring and finally took out a small jade bottle.
"This contains the Spirit Nourishing Jade Liquid, which is made from diluted jade marrow. It is most suitable for a junior like you to nourish your body."
Xie Jiaoyue accepted the gift with a sweet thank you.
The elder added, "This has a special mark I placed on it. Only members of the Xie clan can consume it; otherwise, everything inside will become ineffective."
They're afraid of being pitied for being love-struck and not thinking clearly because of men.
After they finished doing all this, the gurgling sound rang out around them once again.
Oh no, Chu Xingjin's stomach is acting up again!
"Quickly, take him to the clinic."
...
After the day of the spirit's rites ended, Xie Jiaoyue did not return to her own courtyard, but instead obediently went to Gong Shirao's courtyard and sat quietly in the main hall.
She also personally poured a pot of tea and kept it warm on a small stove to ensure it would be at the perfect temperature when her mother returned.
Gong Shirao returned two hours later.
As soon as she entered, she spotted Xie Jiaoyue: "You're quite clever."
She has always been strict with Xie Jiaoyue. In the past, when the mother and daughter met, they were always busy dealing with various matters. Now that they have a little free time, Gong Shirao couldn't help but start scrutinizing Xie Jiaoyue from head to toe.
Her hair was a little messy, and her clothes were not as neat as they were during the day.
She couldn't help but start tidying Xie Jiaoyue up, while admonishing her, "When you're out and about, you should dress appropriately."
After tidying up her daughter, she asked, "It's so late, did you come here to inquire about Xie Yuehua?"
Xie Jiaoyue nodded quickly.
Gong Shirao said, "Harming a member of the clan is a serious crime. Even with Feng Gulan's repeated pleas and entreaties, Xie Yuehua only managed to save her life. After being flogged fifty times, she was expelled from the Xie clan."
As Gong Shirao spoke of this, she recalled Xie Yuehua's tragic state and felt a pang of sorrow. She didn't sympathize with Xie Yuehua, but was simply surprised by Xie Qingfeng's ruthlessness.
After all, this was a child they had raised for many years. Abandoning it was one thing, but they even completely destroyed its spiritual root and took half its life.
Xie Jiaoyue felt that it fit Xie Qingfeng's character perfectly. Xie Yuehua's existence challenged Xie Qingfeng's pride as a man, and Xie Qingfeng would definitely try his best to win her back.
She was fairly satisfied with the ending; for someone like Xie Yuehua, living a life worse than death would be even more painful.
"What about Feng Gulan?" Xie Jiaoyue leaned half her body closer, very curious about the gossip of the wealthy.
Gong Shirao gently patted Xie Jiaoyue's head: "Sit up straight, don't slouch."
Then she said, "That's a family matter for the second wife, how would I know? But Feng Gulan comes from a decent background, so I don't think Xie Qingfeng would consider divorce."
This kind of gossip seemed a bit boring; she had hoped to hear something more exciting.
For example, let's write something that Jinjiang (a Chinese online literature platform) can't write.
Xie Jiaoyue poured Gong Shirao another cup of tea.
Gong Shirao took the tea but didn't drink it. Instead, she slammed it heavily on the table: "Alright, it's your turn. Give me your instructions."
Xie Jiaoyue feigned ignorance: "Mother, what do I need to tell you?"
Gong Shirao rolled her eyes at Xie Jiaoyue: "Don't think I'm old and my brain is senile. You clearly used the Bacon Pill. Did that Bacon Pill that disappeared end up in your hands again?"
Xie Jiaoyue nodded and handed over the tea: "I asked Aunt Lan to get the bacon pills back."
Gong Shirao didn't answer; her brows furrowed like mountains: "You two are so ignorant and arrogant. What if you run into someone capable? Wouldn't you be doomed there?"
She felt that her daughter needed discipline: "Within seven days, copy the Xie Family Instructions three times."
Xie Jiaoyue sweetly agreed, it seems this hurdle has been overcome.
Everyone said that the First Madam was extremely strict, but she only saw her love for her daughter.
Gong Shirao felt a mix of emotions. Looking at Xie Jiaoyue's smiling face, she wondered if she had punished the child too harshly and scared him silly.
She patted Xie Jiaoyue's head.
Xie Jiaoyue asked curiously, "Mother, what are you doing?"
Gong Shirao said, "Let's see if you're cold yet."
Xie Jiaoyue: ?
After confirming that her daughter was still normal, Gong Shirao couldn't help but mutter, "Why is she still smiling after being punished?"
Actually, she didn't think her daughter had done anything wrong. On the contrary, she felt that Xie Yuehua really deserved to be taught a lesson.
But she felt that her daughter had made the matter too complicated. Why did she let Bacon Dan be stolen and then secretly find it back without telling anyone?
If something goes wrong, the precious bacon pills will be gone.
Combined with her daughter's act of giving the pill to Chu Xingjin, she was even more confused and felt that her daughter's behavior was strange and reckless.
Gong Shirao looked at Xie Jiaoyue, who was pretending to be stupid, and sighed: "My daughter has grown up and has her own secrets now."
No matter what her daughter wanted to do, she would always stand behind her, firmly becoming her daughter's last support.
Xie Jiaoyue seemed to sense something, suddenly looked up, and then unexpectedly stumbled into a wave of tenderness.
She had even thought about how to explain her behavior; she even considered whether to use an excuse such as a dream to tell her that she could foresee the future, which was why she made all these arrangements.
But now it seems that it is not necessary.
She died once and was given a new life, but she still has a loving mother.
Is it necessary to distinguish who Gong Shirao loves?
She is the original owner now, and the original owner is her. They are linked by this body, sharing the same body and a common destiny. Under these circumstances, dwelling on distinguishing between "you" and "me" is merely adding to the trouble.
Since Gong Shirao had shown her love, she had no choice but to reciprocate with even greater love.
She hugged Gong Shirao's waist and said, "Mother, I love you so much."
Gong Shirao was stunned by the sudden affection, and trembled twice before pushing the person away: "How old are you? You have no manners."
Xie Jiaoyue didn't mind, assuming that Gong Shirao was just shy.
Gong Shirao coughed twice: "Alright, sit up straight and let's get down to business. Did you see your cousin today?"
Cousin? Xie Jiaoyue tried hard to recall any memories related to this ranking.
Oh, Xie Xinghui mentioned it briefly, but she forgot about it in the blink of an eye.
Xie Jiaoyue asked, "What's wrong, cousin?"
Gong Shirao said, "Your cousin grew up in the Xie family. He has rarely come back since he went out to gain experience a few years ago. Now he is finally returning home because of you."
"Me?" Xie Jiaoyue asked, puzzled.
“You two siblings grew up together. With such a big matter as your spirit being placed in a coffin, what’s so strange about him coming back? But he’s busy with other matters and can only stay for a few days.”
Gong Shirao calculated the time: "There's enough time. The clan school won't open for a while, and your cousin Gong Shimoyu is very talented. Let him begin your education today."
Xie Jiaoyue understood. Schools with the same curriculum have the same start date, but her mother was now arranging a separate summer preparatory class for her.
Her mother really never forgets to urge her on.
"Alright, don't linger here. Director Si has probably already left the Xie family. Go pick up Mo Yu, and then you two can go to Peach Garden to cultivate. Oh, and take the medicine that the Grand Elder gave you."
"I'm going to see the Ancestor in a little while. I should be back around 5 PM. Remember to come back around 5 PM. I've prepared a welcome feast for Mo Yu."
After explaining all this, Xie Jiaoyue was pushed out the door.
Gongshi Moyu was a name she had never heard of.
[System, aren't you going to help with the introduction?]
The system replied simply: "[This person, Mo Yu, might be able to identify the host's origins.]"
Xie Jiaoyue was speechless. Did they have to wait until now to say something so important?
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