"I didn't sleep well last night because you didn't come home. I'll sleep with you after I finish eating."
As he spoke, he ate much faster.
Jiang Jiuniang didn't refuse, and started to doze off in his arms, but she didn't sleep well.
Although she slept well at night, the noise in the morning forced her to get up early to deal with those people, and the lack of sleep has left her feeling listless.
The events that unfolded in the imperial court that morning quickly spread throughout the capital, and everyone knew that after this incident, the Lu family was poised to regain power.
Many people had hoped to see a good show because of the emperor's test, but the program was changed before it even started, which was quite disappointing.
But this also serves as a warning to everyone that the Lu family is not someone to be trifled with.
When this news reached the ears of Granny Pang of the Peng family, Granny Pang immediately fell ill.
After returning from the border, Granny Pang felt that her health was not as good as before, and she would fall ill every few days. She believed that it must be because her health had deteriorated after her eyes were gouged out, and she held another grudge against Jiang Jiuniang.
Since she returned, she had never mentioned the border incident to Madam Peng. Madam Peng always believed that she had lost her eyes when she encountered bandits on the way back and felt guilty. From then on, she refused to let her serve her and even arranged for two maids to take care of her daily life, as if she were preparing for her old age.
As soon as Lu Baichuan and his wife returned from the border, they were tested and questioned by the emperor. She was happier than anyone else, thinking that if the Lu family fell into ruin, she would have avenged her great grudge. She could then live a good old age in the Peng family, and with her relationship with her wife, she could live a smooth life in her later years.
But who could have imagined that such a big thing would happen in the court in just a few days? Lu Baichuan regained his favor overnight, and her hopes were dashed in an instant. Wouldn't it have been a waste if she hadn't seen him?
This sudden anger caused her to fall ill instantly, and the illness came on rapidly. Although the maidservant immediately went to fetch a doctor, Granny Pang's body still showed signs of exhaustion.
When Madam Peng found out, she came to visit her immediately. After all, they had been mistress and servant for decades. In addition, Madam Peng always felt that she was the one who sent her to the border, which led to these things happening. Feeling guilty, she sat by the bed and couldn't help but shed tears several times.
"Madam, please don't be sad. This is my fate."
Upon hearing Madam Peng's cries, Granny Pang offered words of comfort.
He used to be terrified of death, but now he can face it calmly, though he still feels resentful that the Lu family is still alive.
"If I hadn't made you make that trip back then, you wouldn't have had to suffer like this. I'm so sorry..."
As she spoke, Madam Peng wiped away her tears and said, "Those damned bandits, if they want gold and silver, they can just take it. Why did they have to lay a hand on an old woman like you who is over fifty? It's a pity that the sky is high and the road is far, and I can't avenge you. Otherwise, I would have asked the Emperor to send troops to wipe out their bandit den!"
"hehe……"
Granny Pang couldn't help but sneer, her voice long and drawn out with a sigh: "Madam, you are so naive! This old servant's eyes were not the work of any bandits, but were gouged out by Jiang Jiu Niang!"
Originally, she was afraid of dying, fearing that Jiang Jiuniang would not let her go after she told the truth. But now that she was about to die, she naturally could not keep everything to herself. She had to let the madam know and help her take revenge, otherwise she would die with her eyes open!
Upon hearing this, Madam Peng felt her whole body stiffen. She looked at Granny Pang in disbelief and asked, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
"Madam, how could an old servant like me, who is about to die, possibly lie to you! Our Third Miss has long been corrupted by that vile woman surnamed Jiang. The day my eyes were gouged out, the Third Miss was right there watching, and she didn't say a word in my defense. She just watched me being bullied like this!"
She was so emotional that two streams of bloody tears flowed from the corners of her eyes, making her look very tragic.
Madam Peng was startled by her appearance, but she steadied herself and asked, "What exactly happened? Explain yourself!"
While crying, Granny Pang recounted everything that had happened at the border. Upon learning that Jiang Jiuniang had casually made up an excuse to attack her trusted nanny, she instantly flew into a rage.
Not to mention, Granny Pang exaggerated the story of Jiang Jiuniang preventing her from sending people to Qin Jian's side, which made Madam Peng so angry that she almost went to confront Jiang Jiuniang on the spot.
This is a private matter between the mother and son, so why should Jiang Jiuniang meddle in other people's business?
She said that it was something that was supposed to be a sure thing, and with Granny Pang's help, it was bound to succeed. How could things have turned out like that!
It turns out it was the work of a villain!
"She threatened this old servant, forbidding him from telling the madam what happened. I was afraid of dying, so I kept it a secret and told the madam that it was the work of bandits. I thought that with me by your side, you would be able to guard against that vile woman in the future. But now I am dying, and I am afraid that the madam will be tricked by that vile woman again in the future. That's why I told you the truth. Madam, you must be careful in the future!"
She wept bitterly, tears of blood streaming down her face, which made Madam Peng feel that she was genuinely kind to her and was speaking to her earnestly before her death.
"Granny Pang, you should have told me sooner! Why did you do this? I'll go to the palace right now to find Xin'er and have her arrange for an imperial physician to treat you!"
Madam Peng had been her mistress and servant for decades and had long regarded her as her good sister. Now, after hearing so many heartfelt words from her, her emotions had reached a certain point, and she simply could not accept the fact that she was about to pass away.
She knew her own body well, and if she had any other chance, she wouldn't have told Madam Peng about this at this time.
Because as long as she lives, Jiang Jiuniang will not let her go.
But since she's about to die, there's nothing to worry about anymore. I'll use Madam Peng one last time before I die, so all the years I've served her won't have been in vain.
“Madam, there’s no need to go. The Empress is close to that vile woman surnamed Jiang; she won’t help this old servant. I’m just a servant; if it weren’t for your pity, Madam, how could I have such a good life? It’s already my good fortune to be able to leave so gracefully. But after I’m gone, Madam will have no one to rely on; you must be extra careful…”
She finished speaking with great effort, coughed for a long time, and then lost her strength and fell into a coma. It seemed that her time was up in the next day or two.
Madam Peng burst into tears, feeling that what Granny Pang said was right. Her daughter, whom she had raised with great care for more than ten years, had all been corrupted by Jiang Jiu Niang. When the Empress was confined to her quarters, she personally led people to escort her to the palace, but the Empress did not even want to see her.
At the time, she thought the Empress was just sad because she was confined to her quarters, and didn't think much of it, figuring she could just find another opportunity to send her back to the palace later.
Looking back now, it must have been Jiang Jiuniang causing trouble again.
This is outrageous! How dare Jiang Jiuniang reach so far!
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