Seeing that Zhou's father had gone to chase after the Dowager Consort, Zhou Shiyuan was not idle either.
He didn't bother to settle accounts with Yuan Zhao; he just glared at her fiercely before struggling to get up and heading to the backyard.
He knew very well that his father and the Dowager Consort had no affection for each other. If he wanted the Dowager Consort to change her mind, he had to ask Old Madam Zhou for help.
Thinking of this, he didn't know where the strength came from, but he actually sat up.
The doctor standing nearby initially wanted to stop him, but then heard Yuan Zhao say:
Let him be.
She wasn't surprised by Zhou Shiyuan's reaction; in fact, everything that happened today was exactly what she expected. The Zhou family members kept pushing the boundaries of what's acceptable.
The doctor didn't stop him after hearing this; he had certainly seen it for himself today.
What noble families, what marquises, what princes—they're not even as good as common women.
What a pity for Miss Yuan.
Yuan Zhao asked Linglong to see the doctor out. As the doctor was leaving, he couldn't help but whisper:
"Madam, we can't stay here with the Marquis. It would be best to leave as soon as possible."
Yuan Zhao was taken aback; she hadn't expected a doctor she'd never met before to say such a thing.
A warmth filled her heart, and she spoke:
"Thank you, doctor. I know what I'm doing."
Hearing what she said, the doctor didn't say much, took the consultation fee, and left.
Yuan Zhao glanced at the empty hall and slowly began to speak:
"Let's go see what's going on!"
Linglong and Wenfeng exchanged a glance and quickly followed.
Outside the courtyard, Zhou's father actually managed to stop the Empress Dowager.
He disregarded all pride and dignity, kneeling down before the Empress Dowager and kowtowing repeatedly.
"Aunt, we were out of our minds today. Please forgive us for Mother's sake."
He no longer calls her "Dowager Consort" but directly calls her "Aunt," playing the emotional card.
The Dowager Consort wanted to leave, but she couldn't stand Zhou's father's shamelessness. He was a marquis after all, yet he was crying his eyes out, which disgusted her greatly.
However, what shocked her the most was that Zhou Shiyuan actually had his men carry out Old Madam Zhou.
Yes, she wasn't mistaken!
Because Madam Zhou was completely immobile, Zhou Shiyuan had her carried out.
The Empress Dowager was so angry she almost fainted.
She knew, of course, Zhou Shiyuan's intention in doing so; he simply wanted her to retract what she had just said out of respect for Old Madam Zhou.
However, he completely disregarded Madam Zhou's health.
The imperial physician has just examined her; Madam Zhou is on her last legs and only has a few days left to live.
She went to the lobby intending to discuss this matter with the Zhou father and son, but unexpectedly stumbled upon them arguing.
Now, Zhou Shiyuan is even disregarding the health of Old Madam Zhou and forcibly bringing people out for his own sake. How cold-blooded is such a person?
Before Zhou Shiyuan could speak, the Dowager Princess scolded him:
"What right do you, a cold-blooded and ruthless person, have to participate in the imperial examination?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Shiyuan felt a surge of anxiety. He glanced at the old lady lying there and said in a low voice:
"Grandmother, think of something quickly."
Madam Zhou wanted to move, but she couldn't even make a "whoosh" sound.
Her eyes were wide open, as if she was struggling with something.
Seeing that she didn't react for a long time, and that the Dowager Consort was about to leave, Zhou Shiyuan became a little anxious and pushed Old Madam Zhou hard.
"grandmother!"
With a strong push from Zhou Shiyuan, Old Madam Zhou was thrown to one side, her eyes wide open but no longer moving.
Those around the Empress Dowager noticed something was wrong and rushed forward to check. Sure enough, she had already stopped breathing.
"Reporting to the Dowager Consort, the old lady has passed away."
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