Chapter 72 Madam Ji
Standing at the door, watching the boy disappear, both the servant and the elegantly dressed woman at the door felt a sense of helplessness.
"Your sister-in-law didn't even tell me you were coming back, so I could have arranged for someone to pick you up."
In the main courtyard of the Marquis's residence, Madam Ji held Lady Ji's hand with great concern and said...
"It's nothing serious, why bother you? But the city has changed quite a bit in the last few years."
Madam Ji's voice was gentle, and she was noticeably calmer than when Madam Ji last met her.
“That’s right. In the years you and Wenxuan have been gone, I haven’t even been able to go back to my parents’ home. A lot has changed. Sister-in-law, you must stay in the capital for a while this time, otherwise I won’t be happy.”
Madam Ji watched her sister-in-law act like a child and couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle. "If your older brother saw you like this, he'd probably say you're not proper."
"It's a pity that I'll never hear my elder brother say these words again."
When the topic turned to Ji Yun, the eldest brother of the Ji family, both of them fell silent.
Seeing the sudden change to a somber atmosphere, Ji Wenxuan, who had been curiously looking around the room, spoke up.
"Mother, didn't you say that Auntie found the daughter who was switched at birth? Let's go see her together!"
Ji Wenxuan's suggestion was immediately agreed upon by Madam Ji. On the way to the North Courtyard, Ji told Madam Ji about Gu Shuyan's poisoning.
When Madam Ji heard that Gu Yingxue had actually given Gu Shuyan aconite soup, her face turned green.
"So what do you plan to do with her?"
"Madam Ji asked."
Lady Ji looked troubled and said, "Let's confine her to her quarters for now, and then find someone to marry her off as soon as possible!"
"Xiang Wan, her behavior is far more serious than sibling rivalry. She's not even your daughter, and she's using such despicable means to harm Shuyan. Are you really just going to let this go?"
Xiang Wan was Ji's maiden name. It was not inappropriate for Madam Ji, as her sister-in-law, to call her her best friend. However, the tone was a little harsh, which clearly showed that Madam Ji was not satisfied with her treatment.
Seeing her sister-in-law's puzzled look, Madam Ji sighed, "Sister-in-law, although Yingxue has done wrong, she has been raised by my side for so many years. I can't bear to kick her out."
When Ji was angry, she did consider sending her back to the Li family, but the child had already grown up, how could she really abandon her?
Fortunately, both children are over fifteen. She can find them good families to marry into and fulfill this bond between mother and daughter.
Seeing Ji's appearance, Madam Ji said with a hint of disappointment, "I really don't know what to say to you."
As they spoke, the three of them entered the north courtyard. When the maid saw that Madam Ji had arrived, she quickly stepped forward to greet her.
"How is it? Has Miss woken up?"
The maid was only a second-class maid in the courtyard, so she didn't know whether Gu Shuyan had woken up or not.
Fortunately, Madam Ji did not make things difficult for her; she simply waved her hand and told her to go prepare tea, fruit, and snacks.
Inside the room, Gu Shuyan stared blankly at the bed since she opened her eyes, and no response came even after Pearl and Mingyu called her several times.
The two maids were frantic. One ran off to fetch Physician Hu, while the other stayed behind to take care of Gu Shuyan, hoping to 'wake her up'.
Little did they know, Gu Shuyan was merely lost in thought. During her two days of unconsciousness, Gu Shuyan had many dreams about her past life, from never marrying to her son's tragic death, each scene seeming to be relived.
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