Chapter 380 Inviting the Imperial Physician
Although Xiao Qinghe was very disappointed with Xie Fu's performance, he still sent someone to pass the news about Yu Niang to Chunxi in time.
Early the next morning, Chunxi asked his sister-in-law Qian to go to Yu's house.
Before the New Year, Chunxi arranged for Jiangtao to come to the mansion to teach Anan dance. Because it was the New Year, Jiangtao only came twice. Now that the Lantern Festival has passed, Jiangtao also came to the Shen family early to teach.
Chunxi did not disturb Jiangtao during the class. He only appeared with tea and snacks after Jiangtao finished teaching.
"Mother, do you think I'm powerful?"
An An couldn't wait to show off her learning results. Although her movements were clumsy and she didn't show any dancing talent, Chun Xi still praised her against her will: "You're amazing! An An has only learned it three times and she can lift her legs so high. Even mother can't do it."
An An enjoyed it very much. After eating a piece of snack, she went to show it to Aunt Zhang, Aunt Li, the wet nurse and the maid.
As An An left, Jiang Tao was about to take her leave, but Chun Xi stopped her and said, "Miss Jiang Tao, I have something to tell you. Can I take up a moment of your time?"
Jiang Tao quickly bowed and said, "Madam Shen, please speak."
"Years ago, Madam Yu sent someone to find the eldest daughter of the Xiao family. She said that Boss Yu had fallen in love with someone else and had poisoned his first wife for his new love, causing her to have multiple miscarriages. Now the poison is too severe and she is dying. Madam Yu asked us to help her get a divorce from Boss Yu and take half of his property. What are your thoughts on this matter?"
Jiang Tao widened her eyes. She didn't expect Chunxi to tell her about Yu Niang, and to say it so directly.
After being shocked, Jiang Tao lowered her head and said, "This is a matter between the Madam and the Master. I dare not interfere."
"From what I know, you're pregnant. If Madam Yu dies, you should be able to be promoted to the position of legitimate wife because of your child. Boss Yu's assets will also be inherited by your unborn child. You will be the biggest beneficiary among them all."
Chunxi pointed out the key point, and Jiangtao subconsciously touched her belly.
She was still young and her pregnancy was not yet obvious. She could not feel anything when she touched her belly at this time, but there was definitely a little life there.
Pain flashed in Jiang Tao's eyes, and she shook her head and said, "I haven't thought about getting anything. I just hope that this child can be born smoothly and grow up safely."
"I heard that your dancing skills were all inherited from Yu Niang. She taught you all her skills, so she must have valued you very much. Why did you turn your back on her and steal her husband? And after you got pregnant, you ran to her and showed off, making her vomit blood?"
Chunxi's face turned cold, and her tone was questioning. Jiangtao was frightened by her momentum and took a step back, shaking her head to deny it: "I didn't do it, I was forced to do it."
"Who forced you, and how?"
Chunxi stepped forward and asked quickly.
Jiang Tao was about to answer when she suddenly realized that Chun Xi was trying to trick her. She quickly denied it, "I don't know anything. I just suddenly felt sick in my stomach. Madam Shen, I have to go home."
Jiang Tao turned around and was about to leave when Chun Xi stopped her. "Miss Jiang Tao, although you've only taught An An three times, I don't think you're the kind of person who would be ungrateful. If the Yu family has any shameful secrets, I hope you can tell me. Maybe I can help you."
Chunxi didn't use much strength, her hands were warm and her words were powerful.
Jiang Tao was trapped in the Yu family before and didn't come into contact with many people, but this job was introduced by Qian, and she heard a lot about Chunxi from Qian.
Mrs. Shen is an extraordinary woman, and in recent years she has done her best to help women who are in dire straits.
The first time she came to the Shen Mansion, Madam Shen gave her two boxes of sweet ointment for soothing her throat.
In the past, people who had business dealings with the Yu family would only laugh at her when they heard her voice, but Madam Shen was different from those people.
But she couldn't say it.
Otherwise, her unborn child and her family will suffer.
Jiang Tao lowered her head to avoid Chunxi's gaze and said softly, "I don't understand what Madam Shen is talking about. I really feel very uncomfortable. Please let me go home, Madam Shen."
Jiang Tao obviously knew something, but she just refused to say it. Chun Xi did not force her and asked the court doctor to examine her and make sure that there was no problem with her and the baby in her belly before letting her leave.
As soon as Jiang Tao returned to the Yu family, Yu Zhao came over. Without waiting for her to say anything, he raised his hand and slapped her: "Bitch, who told you to go to the Shen Mansion without your permission?"
Yu Zhao used all his strength, and Jiang Tao was knocked to the ground. She ignored the pain on her face and subconsciously protected her stomach. She explained in a low voice: "Mrs. Shen paid my tuition for three months. I thought the Lantern Festival was over, and it was time to continue the class. Besides, didn't the master ask me to spend more time to win over Miss Shen?"
Yu Zhao did want to get close to the Shen family before, but ever since he found out about what Yu Niang did behind his back, he has been avoiding the Shen family. He is afraid that Mrs. Shen suddenly asked Jiang Tao to teach dancing in order to find out about the Yu family's situation in a roundabout way.
Thinking of this, Yu Zhao grabbed Jiang Tao's hair and lifted her up: "What did Madam Shen say to you during the past few meetings? Did you say nonsense in front of her?"
Her scalp felt like it was being peeled off. Jiang Tao burst into tears in pain and denied it repeatedly: "No, I didn't say anything except teaching Miss Shen to dance."
Her expression was pitiful, but unfortunately her throat was damaged and her voice was rough and unpleasant, which did not make Yu Zhao feel any pity for her. He only felt it was weird.
Yu Zhao threw her away and said coldly: "I will send someone to return the person to Madam Shen. You are pregnant, so stay at home and take care of the baby. You are not allowed to go anywhere."
Jiang Tao's face turned pale, but she still answered obediently: "Yes."
Early the next morning, Chunxi received the tuition refunded by the Yu family. As compensation, Yu Zhao also picked out some gifts as compensation.
Chunxi only collected the tuition and returned all the gifts.
Although Jiang Tao didn't say anything, Yu Zhaocai had just found out about Yu Niang's little tricks behind the scenes, and he couldn't wait to lock Jiang Tao up at home. This was enough to show that there was something wrong with the Yu family.
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Upon hearing that Xiao Yechen was injured, Princess Hengyang couldn't wait to take Chunxi to the general's mansion.
When Chunxi and Princess Hengyang arrived, Xiao Yechen had just finished drinking his medicine and there was a small dish of candied fruit next to him.
Princess Hengyang raised an eyebrow: "General Xiao kills people without blinking an eye on the battlefield, how could he be afraid of hardship?"
Xiao Yechen calmly picked up a candied fruit and put it in his mouth, saying lightly: "Yeah, I'm afraid."
This candied fruit was specially sent by the eldest lady. If he is not afraid of hardship, wouldn't he be letting the eldest lady down?
Xiao Yechen's serious look made Princess Hengyang want to laugh. She was about to ask Xiao Yechen how he was injured when a servant came to report that Xiao Qinghe had arrived.
The corners of Xiao Yechen's lips visibly lifted, but his happiness didn't last long before he heard the servant say, "General, the eldest lady really cares about you and has specially invited the imperial physician from the palace."
Xiao Yechen: "..."
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