Jiaming reads ten lines at a glance; there weren't many words on the note, so she finished reading it very quickly.
She put down the note in her hand, her mind racing, and soon she thought of a possibility.
"Are the Li and Hesheli clans trying to win over the Geng clan?"
Xiao Hezi: "After receiving the news, I also think it's possible. Moreover, did you notice the 'Guarjia Clan' on the note, Master? It mentions you. Therefore, I dare to suggest that the reason why Consort Li and the others are vying to win over Lady Geng this time is also because of you."
Jiaming pondered and said, "It probably really has something to do with us. Otherwise, why didn't we try to win over the Geng family before? But after the Geng family came to visit and pledge allegiance to our Peach Courtyard, everyone rushed to win them over."
“But this servant still doesn’t quite understand,” Xiao Hezi frowned and asked, puzzled, “Even if Consort Li and the others are wary of Geng’s increased power by siding with you, they could just cause trouble and prevent Geng from becoming one of our Taoyuan’s people. Besides, you haven’t agreed to it, Master! So what are they wary of?”
Before Jiaming could speak, he continued, "Furthermore, what exactly is it about Lady Geng that makes Consort Li and the others value her so much? They're all vying to win her over. It's insane! It's so strange!"
Xiao Hezi didn't understand, but Jiaming did understand the uniqueness of the Geng family.
According to the memories of the one who previously tried to possess her, Lady Geng seems to have collaborated with the historical Niohuru clan, who was the birth mother of Emperor Qianlong.
Therefore, these people felt that by winning over the Geng family, they would occupy the position of the Niohuru family and would most likely become empress dowagers in the future, with their sons becoming emperors.
Jiaming scoffed at such an idea.
Jiaming understood that these people referred to the Li family and the Hesheli family. As for the Song family and others, they probably wanted to get involved since things were getting interesting, and they wanted to stir things up, preferably disrupting the plans of the Li family and the Hesheli family.
However, I can't tell Xiao Hezi what I was thinking earlier, but I can tell him what comes later.
Therefore, Jiaming pretended not to understand and said, "I don't understand either. However, some people may not be trying to win over the Geng family, but rather to cause trouble."
Xiao Hezi nodded and then pondered, "Master, if Madam Geng really has something special about her, should you perhaps...?"
"No!" Before Xiao Hezi could finish speaking, Jiaming understood what he meant. She insisted on her own way. She didn't need anyone to rely on her, so she refused again.
Seeing Xiao Hezi's puzzled look, Jiaming said very seriously, "We can do it on our own, there's no need to form cliques. Besides, Geng Shi is being fought over by everyone, and she's a source of trouble right now. If our Taoyuan gets involved, wouldn't we be automatically walking into trouble? We won't make a difference whether we have one more or one less helper. So why make trouble for someone who is dispensable?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Hezi felt it made perfect sense, and then said to Jiaming, "Master, since we don't need to get involved in this matter, let's stick to the old rules?"
Jiaming nodded with a smile, "Sure, let's continue with what we've gathered. As for watching the show, your master quite enjoys it."
In the backyard, Geng Shi, who had finally managed to find an excuse to "think it over," was extremely embarrassed as she returned to her residence.
These people, one after another, either want to join forces with her or want her to pledge allegiance. One or two is fine, but with so many, no matter which side she agrees to, she will offend the others. What should she do?
Caught in the midst of the entanglement, Geng lost some of her composure and paced back and forth in the room.
The first day passed, and Mr. Geng did not give a reply.
Then, the next day, Li and Hesheli took turns trying to win them over, and Song and others came one by one to cause trouble.
This time, Xiao Hezi sent someone who knew lip reading to keep watch, so the messages sent back were more specific.
Therefore, Jiaming found the experience of eating watermelon and listening to opera even more wonderful.
After all, the last one was too vague, not specific enough, and not exciting enough.
Not only that, Xiao Hezi also made a new discovery.
"What new discovery?" Jiaming asked, then continued eating her watermelon.
Xiao Hezi replied, "The Fujin (principal wife) also contributed to the situation."
Jiaming stopped eating watermelon, looked at Xiao Hezi, and asked, "What did the Fujin do?"
Xiao Hezi: "Among those who caused trouble, there were those who obeyed the orders of the Fujin (princess).
"I never imagined that the Fujin (wife of the emperor) was so superstitious and cared so much about Lady Geng," Jiaming murmured to herself.
"What did you say, Master?" Even though they were close, Xiao Hezi still couldn't hear what Jiaming said clearly; it was too soft and muffled.
Jiaming snapped out of her daze and quickly said, "It's nothing."
Back at Taoyuan, Jiaming had been enjoying watching the drama unfold for several days in a row.
But for Geng, who has been besieged and pressured these past few days with various attempts to persuade or coerce her into joining or cooperating with them, it's been extremely miserable.
She was very distressed because she had many concerns and was always afraid that if she agreed to someone's request, she would offend others. She didn't know what to do.
So, I couldn't eat or sleep well, and after a few days, I looked extremely haggard.
That day, Geng, having once again escaped from her companions and returned to her residence, sat by the window, chin in hand, looking distressed.
A moment later, a maid came in carrying a food box.
After setting the table, she walked to Madam Geng's side and said, "Master, please don't think about it for now, have some food first."
Geng replied absentmindedly, "I have no appetite, I don't want to eat."
The maid advised, "Master, you haven't eaten much for several days. If this continues, your body won't be able to take it."
Madam Geng sighed, "How could I not know this princess? But I have something weighing on my mind. I can't sleep or eat in peace until I resolve this matter!"
Although the maid was assigned to her after Geng entered the mansion, she had no contact with others, so Geng treated her fairly well after she started following her, and she became somewhat loyal to Geng.
Of course, she also had ambitions and wanted her master to be better off. As a member of the Geng family, she would reap even greater benefits.
So, she couldn't help but offer Geng a suggestion: "Since you're going to choose someone to rely on anyway, why not just choose the one that will benefit you the most?"
Geng smiled wryly, "It's not that simple." Then she voiced her concerns.
After speaking out, Geng felt a little better, but she was still uneasy and distressed.
Upon hearing her mistress Geng's words, the maid blurted out, "Isn't the whole backyard a place where the east wind prevails over the west wind? Apart from your side, everyone else is a rival."
Geng suddenly realized, "In the backyard, there are no good sisters, and no one who doesn't offend anyone."
Immediately, he praised the maid, saying, "It's all thanks to you for reminding me."
"As long as my words are useful to you, Master," the maid said with a smile.
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