Chapter 105 Antidote
Although Chen Tang didn't believe that the second branch could hurt Xiao Huan given his current power, she was prepared for the worst. She had finally found her eldest brother, and she didn't want him to have any mishaps.
Furthermore, the fact that Shen Sui has no children is a source of worry for the old lady. If the old lady knew that Xiao Huan was her grandson who had been missing for fifteen years, she would definitely want Xiao Huan to recognize his ancestors as soon as possible. Even if he doesn't recognize his ancestors, she hopes to see him every now and then. Xiao Huan going to the Marquis' Mansion every few days will definitely arouse suspicion. Xiao Huan's birthmark was destroyed, and Shen Xi and the others in his previous life still found him, so they must be on guard.
Shen Tang didn't say anything harsh because Shen Sui was happy. Shen Sui had discovered these days that his younger brother didn't respect him as much as he seemed. He said, "Father knows about this. Tomorrow, father will go to the Jiang family and tell your grandfather that he has found your elder brother."
Chen Tang wanted to go to the Jiang family after the Spring Examination to tell his grandparents the good news, but it would be more effective if his father told them, so Chen Tang decided not to take on the task.
She was about to leave, but Shen Sui said, "He must have helped with this matter. Since he is in Kyoto, why hasn't he come to propose marriage yet?"
Chen Tang, "..."
Chen Tang's face was burning with anger, and he stamped his feet and said, "I just found my eldest brother, and he hasn't even acknowledged his ancestors yet, and my father wants to marry me off!"
Fearing that Shen Sui would ask more questions, Shen Tang ran away quickly after saying this.
After leaving the study, Chen Tang walked briskly back to Qingyi Garden.
Qinglan Garden.
Two days after being poisoned, Chen Xian's face was covered with red rashes and her whole body was itchy to the bone. Since returning from the palace, Chen Xian has hardly eaten anything and has lost weight again.
The Second Wife stayed by Shen Xian's side all the time. She was afraid that the maids wouldn't take good care of her at night, so she went to the South Courtyard and tried her best, but it only made Shen Ran feel more disappointed.
It would have been fine if she hadn't had the same rash. Her situation was exactly the same as Shen Xi's. Even though her rash didn't itch, she pretended to. However, the Second Madam only came back to see her twice, and each time she left after a short while. She stayed by Shen Xi's bedside, and even asked Shen Ran to move to Qinglan Garden for easier care.
Having not eaten anything and making so much noise, Shen Xian exhausted herself to the point of passing out. The Second Wife felt as if she was being cut by a knife and wished she could tear out Shen Tang's tendons, skin him, and break his bones.
The second wife applied medicine to the rash on Shen Xi's face. Although it didn't have much effect, she still had to apply it.
The maid outside came in and said, "Madam, the second young lady didn't know what she wanted to see the Marquis for, so she hurried to the outer courtyard to look for him, and waited for him outside his study for a long time. After the Marquis left the house, the second young lady stayed outside the study until he returned home."
When Chen Tang was mentioned, the Second Wife gnashed her teeth in hatred, "Where did the Marquis go after he left the mansion?"
The maid shook her head, "I don't know..."
"Go and find out for me!"
In the past two days, the second wife has not eaten or slept well. She feels dizzy when she hears loud noises.
She just hoped that Concubine Ye would send the antidote as soon as possible, otherwise Shen Xi would not be able to hold on and she would collapse too.
A good night's sleep.
The early morning sun shines through the window, scattering golden fragments all over the ground.
Chen Tang woke up from a deep sleep, sat lazily on the bed and stretched, feeling so good that he couldn't find words to describe it.
Her biggest wish after her rebirth was to find her elder brother. Now that her wish has come true, how can she not be in a good mood?
After breakfast, Chen Tang took Ginkgo to Songhe Hall to pay respects to the old lady. However, Chen Tang was the only one in a good mood. The old lady was not in a good mood. When Chen Tang walked in, the old lady was asking Mother Wang, "How is Xi'er?"
Mother Wang said, "The rash hasn't subsided at all, and the girl's voice has become hoarse from the pain."
The old lady was extremely distressed. "We invited so many doctors into the mansion, but not one of them could help Xian'er get rid of the poison?!"
Shen Tang spilled the antidote in the tea, but he didn't expect that after two days, Concubine Ye still hadn't delivered the antidote. This time Shen Xian suffered enough, but it was what she deserved.
Chen Tang walked in and said, "Grandma, take care of yourself. My eldest sister was poisoned in the palace. The palace will definitely send someone to deliver the antidote."
It has been almost two days since Chen Xian returned home, and no one from the palace has come to ask about her. Can we expect the palace to send an antidote?
The old lady did not dare to hold such expectations. She was exhausted. However, at this time, a maid came in and said, "Old lady, Concubine Ye sent a palace maid to visit the eldest lady."
Chen Tang immediately looked at the old lady and said, "It must be someone who sent the antidote."
The old lady also hoped so, but the Queen was in charge of this palace banquet, and Concubine Ye would never do such a thing without the Queen's permission.
However, it was indeed strange that Concubine Ye sent a palace maid to visit Shen Xi at this time.
The old lady was worried, so she sent her maid Hongxiu to look after her.
Chen Tang didn’t go to Qinglan Garden, and Chen Luo wanted to go, so she asked, “Isn’t Second Sister going?”
Chen Tang shook his head, still feeling scared, and said, "I'd rather not go. I went to see my elder sister the other day, and she threw a flower pot at me like crazy. If I hadn't dodged quickly, I would have been hit by her..."
Shen Luo knew about this, but the old lady didn't know about it. Shen Tang was not hit, and the maid didn't dare to tell the old lady and make her worry more.
Chen Luo felt that Chen Xian had hit Chen Tang on purpose, but she didn't dare to say anything more, so she didn't go.
After drinking a cup of tea, the maid came to report that the maid sent by Concubine Ye had left. After another quarter of an hour, Hongxiu came back. Chen Tang asked, "Is the maid here to deliver the antidote?"
Hong Xiu didn't nod or shake her head, "No..."
"but--"
"The eldest girl's mood has stabilized a lot, and her body doesn't seem to itch anymore."
Hongxiu spoke cautiously, but from her description, Chen Xi must have taken the antidote.
The old lady breathed a sigh of relief, but her expression became even gloomier.
The palace banquet was hosted by the Queen, so if the antidote was to be delivered, it should be the Queen who sent someone to deliver it, not Concubine Ye.
Concubine Ye sent the antidote but did not mention the word antidote. Why was she hiding such a thing as currying favor with the Pingyuan Marquis's Mansion? When thinking about Concubine Ye's targeting of Shen Tang, the old lady could not guess that Concubine Ye's plan for Shen Tang failed and implicated Shen Ying.
And I’m afraid the second wife also knows about this.
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