With Jiang Manyun gone from the carriage, Chen Siyuan felt the air was much better, and the journey to Ping'an Temple was relatively quiet.
As we approached Ping'an Temple, we saw many horse-drawn carriages slowly approaching.
Chen Siyuan lifted the carriage curtain and took a look. It was really lively, much more lively than the last time she came.
Thinking back to when I saw Princess Honglian dressed as a palace maid last time, I wonder what will happen this time.
The carriage stopped, and Chen Siyuan had just stepped off when she saw the elegantly dressed young ladies around her and immediately found it amusing.
They came here to pray for blessings, not to show off their flowers, and they weren't afraid that their bright outfits would cost them their lives.
Upon closer inspection, Chen Siyuan noticed something amiss.
The legitimate daughters from wealthy and influential families dressed simply and elegantly, and even if they had some thoughts, they were focused on trivial matters. On the contrary, the illegitimate daughters, who had no chance to show their faces, dressed too brightly and extravagantly.
Each lady in the household put in a lot of effort; otherwise, such an effect would not have been achieved.
I wonder how many beautiful flowers will perish because of today's events.
Just then, I heard a familiar voice.
"Madam, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" Zhang Ma asked in a low voice when she saw that Madam Qiao's face was a little pale and there were beads of sweat on her forehead.
This voice was quite different from the pleasant sounds around her, and upon hearing it, Chen Siyuan quickly found Mrs. Qiao in the crowd.
At first glance, her complexion was indeed not good.
What's going on?
Worried but remembering Madam Qiao's kindness, Chen Siyuan quickly went over with two maids and asked, "Mother, are you alright?"
Mrs. Qiao shook her head. "I'm fine."
Just a few words were enough to cause whispers among those around them.
"What's going on? Mrs. Qiao is here to pray for blessings, but her face is so pale. Could it be...?"
"Who knows what might happen if the masters in the palace find out about this?"
"unlucky!"
"Who says it isn't?"
Hearing these commotions, Chen Siyuan knew it was inappropriate for a general's wife to do so. Just as she was about to say something, she suddenly felt the hand on her wrist tightening its grip.
Chen Siyuan looked at Madam Qiao. Could she be enduring great pain? Thinking of this, she disregarded everything else and prepared to take Madam Qiao to the side room to rest for a while.
Suddenly, a voice rang out.
"Second sister, are you alright?" As the voice appeared, Madam Jiang from the Marquis of De'an's residence came into view.
He came up to them, looking worried.
Madam Jiang, who is also Jiang Manyun's mother.
Upon seeing this person, Chen Siyuan felt an indescribable disgust. Considering that the two of them were sisters, Chen Siyuan said nothing. When Madam Jiang led them to the side room, Chen Siyuan quietly stayed by her side.
She knew she had already caused quite a stir, and if the Empress Dowager found out, who knew what it would bring to the General's Mansion.
Chen Siyuan and Madam Jiang helped Madam Qiao to the side room of Ping'an Temple.
Unfortunately, it turned out to be the same room I stayed in last time.
After Madam Qiao sat down, her face turned even paler. Madam Jiang looked extremely anxious. "Second sister, what should we do? The Dowager Princess is about to arrive. Will you be alright?" Madam Jiang was so anxious that she was almost crying.
Chen Siyuan also knew the crux of the matter.
The General's Mansion is different from other families.
If the General's Mansion is absent from such an event, it may not be a good thing.
"I'm fine, I'll be alright in a bit." Mrs. Qiao was extremely weak, and as she spoke, she began to gasp for breath.
Chen Siyuan was also scared.
"Mother, is there a doctor nearby?" The only doctor she knew was Shi Dahai. Going to invite Shi Dahai would take a lot of time, and she didn't know if Madam Qiao could hold on in her condition.
Madam Jiang was also very worried. She glanced at Madam Qiao, then said to Chen Siyuan, "Madam, my second sister is practically your mother-in-law. Why don't you go..."
Before Madam Jiang could finish speaking, Madam Qiao interrupted her, "No."
"Second sister, there's no other way. You know the Dowager Consort has a bad temper. If you're absent at this time, I'm afraid..." Madam Jiang hesitated, "Second sister, you should know that if you go, you might not survive."
Mrs. Qiao understood this as well, and looked at Chen Siyuan with great concern.
She had never done anything like this before, and if something went wrong, she didn't know what she would face.
Today's events are very strange. She had been wary of anyone doing anything to Chen Siyuan, which was why she deliberately had Jiang Manyun ride in Chen Siyuan's carriage. But now it seems that Chen Siyuan arrived safely, but...
"Father, I'll send someone to fetch a doctor for you," Chen Siyuan said, turning to leave.
Praying for blessings is just a formality, but if Madam Qiao can't hold on, or if something happens, it may not be a good thing for the entire General's Mansion.
"No, listen to me." Madam Qiao was very weak, and she grabbed Chen Siyuan's hand.
Chen Siyuan wanted her to send someone else, and she would stay by Madam Qiao's side. She noticed something in her hand and looked at Madam Qiao again. She swallowed all the words she was about to say.
"I know my own body well, I'll be fine. But you, remember later..." Madam Qiao knew that someone didn't want her to go, but she was more worried about Chen Siyuan.
This child seems very calm and sensible; there can be no mistakes today.
As the general's wife, she understood the key to praying for blessings better than anyone else.
Chen Siyuan listened attentively. As she was leaving, Madam Qiao instructed Madam Jiang, "Third Sister, today is an important day. I'm worried about her going alone. You should accompany her. If anything goes wrong, you can ask your eldest sister for help."
"Second sister, you know my status is lowly, it doesn't matter whether I go or not, I'll stay and keep you company!"
"No need, I don't mind you going." Madam Qiao said, her tone carrying a hint of sharpness. "You should know that my Zhen'er has already left. Now, the entire General's Mansion only has Yu Chen. Yu Chen is very devoted to Chen Siyuan. If something goes wrong today, you should know that it may not be a good thing for our Shang Kingdom."
This statement carries both a reminder and a warning.
Chen Siyuan understood the meaning behind those words.
She was grateful that Mrs. Qiao was still worried about her, but she wasn't so at ease with Mrs. Jiang beside her.
It seems that Mrs. Qiao knows something, but is unwilling to face it, and is using this method to remind her.
"Well... alright." Madam Jiang had too many objections, but upon hearing this, she couldn't say anything.
As Chen Siyuan left, she came to Madam Qiao's side and gave her a gentle hug. "Mother, don't worry, I'm fine."
After saying this, he followed Madam Jiang out.
Upon reaching the door, Madam Jiang politely invited Chen Siyuan to walk ahead.
Given their identities, it was indeed Chen Siyuan who walked in front. The deeper meaning behind Madam Jiang's action is thought-provoking.
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