Chapter 168 Is Qiu Liu a human being?
"Sanlang, Sanlang, don't go!"
Madam Yang sat up abruptly and looked around in a panic.
The room was furnished with curtains and drapes that she knew all too well, but her familiar son was gone, leaving only a faint lingering fragrance.
A tear rolled down Madam Yang's cheek.
She felt a panic, a huge panic.
If the death of my son was a near-destructive blow, then the madness and despair I've been experiencing these past few days are a slow process of acceptance.
But when she saw her son again and experienced what it meant to gain him again, she couldn't accept losing him once more.
"Madam Yang."
The girl's voice was soft, yet it exploded like thunder in her ears, pulling Madam Yang back to reality from the dream she never wanted to escape.
Madam Yang suddenly looked in the direction from which the sound came, and saw a girl in plain clothes with black hair smiling faintly beside a high table not far away, seemingly real yet unreal.
After a moment of stunned silence, she lunged forward and grabbed Qiu Heng's wrist.
It feels warm to the touch, like a living, breathing person.
"Sixth Miss Qiu—" Madam Yang called out, her lips trembling.
Qiu Heng did not pull away from her hand, and asked softly, "Has Madam Yang seen Sanlang?"
"I saw him, I saw him..." Large tears rolled down her cheeks, and Madam Yang tightened her grip, asking anxiously, "Will I ever see Sanlang again?"
"It's still possible."
Madam Yang's eyes suddenly lit up: "Really?"
"At least within the seven-nine period. As for Sanlang's soul returning to the underworld, it will be more difficult for Madam Yang to see him again."
"Seven-seven..." Madam Yang pondered the remaining time, feeling an indescribable pain, "When will I be able to see Sanlang again?"
"Success is more likely to occur during the three-seven period."
"Sanqi... okay, Sanqi means I'll be able to see Sanlang again." Madam Yang cried and laughed at the same time.
"Madam Yang, it's late, I should go back to rest. You should also get some rest, don't ruin your health."
"Alright, alright, I'll rest!" Madam Yang released Qiu Heng's hand, which she had been tightly gripping. "Granny Su—"
Granny Su, who was guarding outside the door, came in.
"Madam," she called out to Madam Yang, but her eyes couldn't help glancing at Qiu Heng.
"Please escort Miss Qiu back to her room for me."
Upon hearing this, Granny Su couldn't help but shudder.
She...she doesn't dare!
Someone please save her!
A voice as beautiful as heavenly music rang out: "No need, I can go back by myself."
Granny Su breathed a sigh of relief.
"Granny Su, see Miss Qiu out."
Granny Su responded and escorted Qiu Heng out of Madam Yang's room, through the hall, and outside.
"Granny Su, go back inside. The air outside is heavy with yin energy at this time of day," Qiu Heng said considerately, standing on the steps.
"May you rest in peace, Miss Qiu Liu."
Granny Su dared not be polite and quickly slipped into the room, but she couldn't suppress her curiosity and secretly peeked outside.
The girl in the long, trailing dress floated lightly a few feet away and disappeared in a few breaths.
Granny Su took a step back, leaning against the door frame, breathing heavily.
What to do, what to do? Qiu Liu is really not human!
After a while, Su Mama dragged her heavy steps back to Madam Yang's room.
Madam Yang's eyes were bright and she showed no signs of sleepiness. As soon as she saw Granny Su, she asked, "Has Miss Qiu left?"
The dim candlelight concealed Granny Su's pale face: "Yes."
"Granny Su."
"This servant is here."
Madam Yang stared intently at the empty high table: "I really saw Sanlang."
Granny Su's heart skipped a beat. Looking at the thin and haggard face illuminated by the candlelight, she forced a smile and said, "It's good that Madam has seen you."
"But I won't see Sanlang again for another seven days." Madam Yang covered her face and tears streamed down her face.
Granny Su didn't know what to say, only feeling annoyed by the lingering fragrance in the room.
"Granny Su, invite Miss Qiu over for lunch first thing tomorrow morning, and then go to the Yongqing Marquis's residence to tell her that I want Miss Qiu to stay for more than a month."
"yes."
Qiu Heng returned to the house and sat down by the window.
A cold wind rushed in, sweeping away the fragrance that clung to her clothes and fingertips.
The night outside the window was as dark as ink, the moon was lonely and the stars were cold; it would probably snow in a while.
Madam Yang got to "see" her son as she wished, and she gained Madam Yang's trust as she had hoped. Things have progressed relatively smoothly so far; the next step is to familiarize herself with the security arrangements of the Prime Minister's residence and try to find the evidence as soon as possible.
When they met Madam Yang again the next day, Madam Yang made it clear that she wanted Qiuheng to stay for a while.
Seeing the troubled look on her face, Madam Yang glanced at Granny Su.
Granny Su immediately presented a box and opened it, revealing a dazzling array of golden peanuts, golden beans, and golden melon seeds.
“I know Miss Qiu Liu is particular, only accepting one hundred taels of silver at a time. This has nothing to do with that; it’s compensation for letting Miss Qiu Liu stay at the Prime Minister’s residence for a while, after all, it’s made you leave your familiar place for so long.” When Madam Yang was sober, she spoke very tactfully.
"Thank you very much then." Qiu Heng did not refuse. "When Granny Su goes to the Earl's residence to deliver the message, please take this with you and give it to Fangzhou."
Granny Su nodded subconsciously, and when she arrived at the Yongqing Marquis's residence with the box in her arms, she still felt strange.
During the day, when Qiu Liu was looking at the box full of gold, she seemed quite human again.
This time when the old lady saw Granny Su, she found that Granny Su was much more polite in her words and demeanor.
"Give it to Fangzhou?" The old lady was wary. "This doesn't seem like something the Earl's mansion would have taken."
“It was given to Miss Qiu by our lady. Miss Qiu asked me to bring it over.”
After Granny Su left, Fangzhou arrived.
"Aheng asked Granny Su to bring this to you. Open it and take a look."
Fangzhou hesitated for a moment.
The old lady's face darkened: "I am Aheng's grandmother, am I not allowed to see her?"
How could I feel at ease without checking the things that the First Madam of the Prime Minister's mansion gave to Aheng? It's already quite good that she managed to hold out until this maid came.
Upon hearing this, Fangzhou silently opened the box, and a gasp immediately filled the room.
The old lady couldn't help but stand up halfway, staring wide-eyed.
The head maid Chuncao covered her mouth, with only one thought in mind: Sixth Miss is really rich!
After the initial shock, the old lady's expression changed.
With so much gold, could it be that the First Madam of the Prime Minister's mansion is trying to buy Sixth Girl's life?
"Take him away quickly." Realizing there was nothing she could do, the old lady felt a lump in her throat and waved her hand at Fangzhou.
Xue Han visited the Prime Minister's residence again on his day off to pay his respects to the Third Young Master Fang.
Because of a family bereavement, Fang Xiang did not go out for social engagements. Upon hearing that Xue Han had arrived, he went to see him in person.
"Fang Xiang".
Fang Xiang looked at the handsome young man and smiled faintly: "Eunuch Xue is very fortunate. His children and grandchildren are becoming more and more successful."
"You flatter me, Prime Minister Fang. I am unworthy of such praise."
"You deserve it. I've heard His Majesty praise you several times; you are truly a young man of great talent."
"I have come here today not only to offer my condolences, but also to see Miss Qiu Liu."
"Sixth Miss Qiu?" The news that Qiu Heng had come to stay at the Prime Minister's residence for a short time did not reach Prime Minister Fang's ears.
"Yes, I delivered the invitation to the Yongqing Marquis's residence and heard from the Marquis that Miss Qiu Liu has come to the Prime Minister's residence."
Ah Heng has been at the Prime Minister's residence for several days. Regardless of her purpose, for him, confirming her safety is the most important thing.
(End of this chapter)
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