Chapter 23 Revealed
Lin Zhiyi held her hand tightly, her voice filled with concern, "Wenyi, the Yanming Pond is a deep pool, with so many maids and servants, why did you insist on jumping in? If we hadn't all happened to be here today, wouldn't you be even more wronged than Dou E...?"
Dou Wenyi snapped out of her thoughts and said quietly, "How could I be unharmed if my third sister fell into the water?"
Everyone present was extremely embarrassed, and Madam Gu was especially uncomfortable.
Manager Chen's expression suddenly turned stern. "Family matters can be big or small. I hope Lord Dou will not let a small matter cause a big loss and tarnish his official reputation. If word gets out that a wicked servant is bullying his master, it will also damage Miss Mingyan's reputation."
If Dou Mingyan cannot manage her subordinates, how can she shoulder the heavy responsibility of becoming the Crown Princess?
Dou Bochang's heart skipped a beat. "Please rest assured, Your Highness, I will severely punish this wicked servant."
Dou Wenyi found his initial arrogance followed by obsequiousness amusing.
There can be no justice without power; this is an immutable truth.
So in this life, she no longer seeks favor from these people; she will climb up on her own!
As they prepared to leave, Dou Wenyi stood up to see them off.
She swayed and stumbled, falling straight down. Luckily, Lin Zhiyi caught her in time.
Lin Zhiyi's eyes were filled with coldness as she glanced at the crystal hibiscus cake on the ground. "Madam Gu, Wenyi is different from ordinary people. She has suffered from dizziness and weakness since childhood and cannot tolerate hunger. As her biological mother, you must know this better than we outsiders."
"Just now, she was exhausted from saving the Third Miss and almost fainted. This crystal hibiscus cake was sent by Consort Shu."
"No matter how hot-tempered you are, you don't need to be upset over a small bowl of snacks."
Madam Gu's face turned pale and then red, and she was so choked by a junior that she couldn't say a word.
She can't possibly admit that she doesn't remember having this problem at all, can she?
After they left, the Dou family also hurriedly returned to the Dou residence.
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Back at Yilan Courtyard.
Cuizhi brought over a bowl of steaming ginger soup, her voice choked with emotion, "Miss, the Third Miss has really gone too far, repeatedly and deliberately framing you, and the Master and Madam don't even bother to find out the cause and effect, they are so biased... Miss, I really feel sorry for you."
Dou Wenyi drank a few sips of ginger soup. "Alright, don't let the old lady know that I fell into the water."
Cuizhi took the food out of the food box, which contained a bowl of steamed duck with fermented rice wine, a bowl of quail and pork knuckle, a bowl of vegetable soup, and a bowl of white rice.
"Miss, would you like some food?"
Dou Wenyi felt dizzy and had no appetite. She had fallen into the water today, so how could she eat those greasy things?
If Madam Gu ever cared about food, she wouldn't have arranged such a dinner for her. She's probably too busy taking care of Dou Mingyan at Lanyue Pavilion to attend to anything else!
In the middle of the night, Dou Wenyi suddenly developed a high fever, her whole body burning hot. Fortunately, she had prepared medicine in advance, and Cuizhi took care of her at her bedside all night, and the fever gradually subsided.
Dou Wenyi slept in a daze, not knowing how long she had slept. When she opened her eyes again, it was almost evening.
"Miss, are you feeling better? Madam sent you a lot of things!" Cuizhi's tired voice came from beside her ear.
Dou Wenyi got up, quickly washed and dressed, and only then did she notice several bolts of cloth and several jewelry boxes on the table.
Although those few bolts of cloud-patterned brocade were rare and precious, their patterns were old-fashioned and their colors were dull. Anyone with a discerning eye could tell that these fabrics were completely unsuitable for a young girl like her.
"Miss, would you like to open it and take a look?" Cuizhi's face lit up with joy as she pointed to the box. She sincerely hoped that the mother and daughter could reconcile.
Dou Wenyi frowned slightly, opened the box, and what came into view was a set of exquisite ruby headdresses.
Unfortunately, red is what she dislikes the most.
Cuizhi racked her brains to find a way to explain, "Madam must have chosen red because she was thinking about your upcoming marriage."
Only after saying that did he belatedly realize that his daughter had no intention of getting married at all.
Dou Wenyi coldly ordered, "Cuizhi, cut that cloud-patterned brocade to Grandmother's measurements. I'll make her a few outfits. As for the jewelry and ornaments, sell them and get the money!"
Cuizhi: "But..."
These items are genuine and of high quality; no one can find a single fault with them.
Madam Gu is very shrewd and knows how to navigate social situations. She has cultivated relationships with many powerful and influential people in Tianning City during holidays. She is very knowledgeable about human relationships and social customs. How could she make such a low-level mistake?
It's simply that they don't want to care.
Madam Gu didn't care about her preferences at all, and she didn't bother to understand her.
On the contrary, every plant and tree in Lanyue Pavilion, every item of food, clothing and daily necessities, was added according to Dou Mingyan's preferences.
Dou Wenyi said nonchalantly, "There's nothing wrong with that."
Bihe pushed open the door and came in to report, "Miss, Madam has come to see you."
Ah, here comes the spendthrift.
Before Dou Wenyi could get up to greet her, Madam Gu entered the room. She looked tired and had dark circles under her eyes, indicating that she hadn't slept well the night before.
Madam Gu held her hand affectionately, "You've suffered these past few days. Do you like the things your mother sent?"
It's really hard to say the word "like".
Dou Wenyi calmly withdrew her hand and ordered someone to serve tea. "Thank you for your kindness, Mother. I am unfortunate. That bright red headdress is too precious and cannot be properly worn."
Madam Gu was slightly taken aback. She glanced at the things on the table out of the corner of her eye, and her expression immediately became somewhat unnatural.
She stayed at Lan Yue Pavilion all night last night, so she didn't have time to pick out things for her. She asked Granny Tong to do it for her and asked her to select a few valuable items from the storeroom and send them over.
I never expected her to be so incompetent.
“My son is getting married soon. Red is a festive color, but it will suit you well! How about I make you a few more sets of jewelry? Or if there’s anything you like, just tell your mother.”
Is this play absolutely necessary to perform?
Dou Wenyi found it amusing. "Mother, there's no need to spend money. What brings you here?"
Madam Gu looked embarrassed and said gently, "What happened yesterday has many implications. Your grandmother is not in good health, so please don't tell her."
Do you think you can shut her up with a few small favors?
They were simply worried that Xie Guidu and Dou Mingyan's affair might be exposed, affecting the Dou family's future prospects!
Seeing her remain silent, Madam Gu became somewhat anxious. "Your third sister feels very guilty and is so anxious that she can't sleep well. Don't worry, those wicked servants of Lan Yue Pavilion, those who deserve to be beaten will be beaten, those who deserve to be killed will be killed, we will handle it ourselves."
"Isn't Mother apologizing on behalf of my sister? If my sister truly feels guilty, why doesn't she come and apologize to me in person?"
"Yi'er, why are you making such a fuss over such trivial matters? You two are sisters, as close as lips and teeth, can't you be a little more magnanimous?" Madam Gu had no patience and started scolding her.
Cuizhi couldn't bear to watch any longer. "Madam, our young lady had a fever all night last night and is still very weak."
Mrs. Gu was speechless.
I noticed her pale and haggard face, and I immediately felt a pang of sadness.
Dou Wenyi stared into her eyes and said seriously, "My third sister and I fell into the water at the same time. Xie Guidu went to save my third sister without hesitation, completely ignoring me."
"They say true friendship is revealed in times of trouble. Mother, do you think Xie Guidu loves me?"
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