Luo Xiaoniang's heart sank, and she felt helpless.
When she decided to become a concubine, she had considered that there would be such frustrating moments.
Being a concubine is never a comfortable life. If the mistress is easy to get along with, then life is naturally pleasant. But if she is difficult to get along with, then it's like being in deep water and scorching fire!
Fortunately, she was a clear-headed person at the time. She chose such a family, and the mistress of the house didn't like to interfere in things, which allowed her to live quite comfortably in the cracks!
She's lucky. In other households, concubines wouldn't have such a carefree life!
As long as it's nothing serious, no one will bother to make a fuss. But if it involves the higher-ups, then it's hard to say.
For example, at this moment, Su Mingyue was unfortunately right at the Hou Madam's bottom line, bouncing back and forth, completely unaware of the danger approaching!
He was acting crazy, talking nonsense, and when someone covered his mouth, he tried to break free by slapping it with his hand, looking just like someone who wasn't thinking straight!
In a large, secluded mansion, if the mistress of the house wanted to mistreat her illegitimate children, she had many ways to do so!
Like Su Mingyue now, she can get away from the capital with just one excuse!
This is also what Luo Xiaoniang is worried and afraid of, because her daughter is currently suffering from a persistent high fever and is talking nonsense. But if she is exiled to the estate, it will not be so easy for her to come back!
That's like cutting off the road!
So, after Lady Hou left in a huff, Luo Xiaoniang hardened her heart and slapped Su Mingyue twice, hoping to wake her up. Unfortunately, Su Mingyue was already lost in a trance and couldn't get out, completely ignoring what was happening outside.
For the next two days, Su Mingyue was in a daze. Her fever had subsided a bit, but she was generally out of sorts.
Luo Xiaoniang finally met Marquis Anping, but she was not happy at all.
She had been looking for an opportunity to see Marquis Anping, but each time she was turned away. She wanted to see him but couldn't. Now she didn't want to see him anymore, but she still wanted to!
Only she knows whether she is suffering in her heart.
Because Su Mingyue was still unconscious, Luo Xiaoniang used the excuse that she was delirious from illness and possessed by evil spirits to defend Su Mingyue, and even used her specialty to cry and complain.
Hearing this, it seems we can't blame Su Mingyue; who doesn't talk nonsense when they're sick?
Things that one wouldn't dare say on a normal day, when one is sick, the mind goes out of control, and one completely lets loose, saying whatever comes to mind. This cannot be used as evidence to convict someone!
But Lady Hou wouldn't listen to these excuses. Her delirious ramblings during her illness, though perhaps not her true feelings, didn't mean she hadn't thought about it in normal times!
So, using the excuse that Su Mingyue needed to recuperate, she directly sent her back to Beiyuan!
Beiyuan is quiet and undisturbed, making it a perfect place to recuperate!
The important thing is that the mother and daughter developed such symptoms not long after moving back to their original yard, which means they are no longer suitable to live there, otherwise it would endanger their health. This is for their own good!
Luo Xiaoniang was furious; she was clearly looking for an opportunity to retaliate, not doing it for their own good!
But she dared not say anything more. The Lady Hou's gaze was too sharp, as if she knew something. If she continued to drag things out like this, it would arouse unnecessary suspicion and lead to a secret investigation, which would be a big problem.
We can only compromise for now and try to come back later!
But if they keep all their pent-up frustrations to themselves, it will have a lot of negative effects on them!
Why can't they live in such a nice courtyard?
Then rumors started circulating again in the mansion, saying what had happened to them. It had only just calmed down, and we had finally managed to turn the tide, but unexpectedly, things went back to normal!
Luo Xiaoniang pleaded desperately, "My lord, my lady! Please let Mingyue recover in her own courtyard before moving to the North Garden, okay? The North Garden is too dilapidated, there's nothing there, and no one to take care of her. If anything happens, the royal physician is far away and it will delay her treatment! Please, I beg you, have mercy and let us not move for now!"
Lady Hou coldly refused, "You were both perfectly fine in the North Garden, and you never seemed to feel unwell. But when you returned to your own courtyard, you developed a persistent high fever, which means it's not a place for you to live. Are you going to pretend you don't know? We don't want you to pretend, or we don't know what kind of rumors will spread outside! You are a concubine in the manor, so you should think more about the manor and not just yourselves! The North Garden is perfect for you, so go back and move out!"
He didn't want to say much more.
Luo Xiaoniang looked at Marquis Anping, but he was engrossed in playing with something and completely ignored her. Clearly, he wouldn't help her.
In the end, Luo Xiaoniang had no choice but to move away.
She did consider asking the old lady for help, but the old lady claimed that she needed to rest and should not be disturbed unless necessary, so she couldn't see her at all and gave up.
After returning to Beiyuan, Luo Xiaoniang was heartbroken and full of regret. She shouldn't have become a concubine for the sake of status. Now, she was looked down upon and powerless to resist, which made her very sad!
Looking at Su Mingyue, who was still babbling incoherently, Luo Xiaoniang suddenly had a bold idea. The more she thought about it, the more feasible it seemed, and she even felt a little excited about it, ignoring Su Mingyue altogether.
She left the servants to take care of her and secretly left the mansion at night, intending to find Geng Yuepeng.
Everything went smoothly when they went out, but it was not so smooth when they tried to see Geng Yuepeng. Those people had no idea where Geng Yuepeng had gone, and even if they did, they could not reveal the information at will.
Taking Luo Xiaoniang along is even more impossible.
"Since Yue Peng is alright, why didn't you take me to see him? I'm worried, I just want to see him. As long as I see he's alright, I won't bother you anymore! You used to take me to see him, so why are you always making excuses lately? Don't you respect me? With this attitude, I'll have Yue Peng teach you a lesson later!"
Luo Xiaoniang was furious. No matter what she asked, she didn't know. No, she couldn't!
There's definitely something they're hiding from her!
Suddenly, she had a bad feeling that something might have happened to Geng Yuepeng and Yan Yulou, which was why they were blocking her from getting close!
She didn't get the answer she wanted in the end!
They could only leave disappointed.
Unfortunately, Su Nanxi saw Luo Xiaoniang climbing over the wall back to the Marquis's mansion.
"Tsk! Her daughter is burning up with fever and her brain is about to explode, and this mother still has the nerve to run around looking for men!"
The words, brimming with contempt and disdain, came from Bailu.
Su Nanxi smiled and said, "Who can argue with that!"
I guess they have some plans and want to ask Geng Yuepeng for help!
"Ha! That person is barely able to protect himself, how could he have the leisure to care about so many things! Besides, there's still a grudge between us!" Bai Lu still looked disdainful.
Su Nanxi glanced at the outer wall of the Marquis's residence, then looked away. "That mother and son should be making their appearance around that time!"
Bai Lu nodded, "Soon!"
"Let's go! If we're late, we won't see my dear second uncle again!"
"Hmph! Not close at all! We're not even related by blood!"
"Aren't we quite close now?"
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