Chapter 158: Enemy Couple, the Old Lady is Poisoned and Found
Among the people at this table, Yun Qiao was the most distinguished one except the old lady.
The old lady didn't say anything, Yun Qiao said whatever she wanted as long as she was happy.
Now Yun Qiao’s identity is here.
Besides, she gave birth to two sons and one daughter for the Marquis's family.
This is a great achievement.
The old lady was so pleased that she didn't have time to say anything bad about her.
Just let her say whatever she wants.
After Yun Qiao finished speaking, the old lady spoke.
"Let's eat first. After dinner, you can go back."
The eldest master responded, and the first wife didn't say anything, but she was indeed very uncomfortable in her heart.
After the New Year’s Eve dinner, Yun Qiao did not leave in a hurry. She called Gu Heng and Li Yuan privately and asked about the old lady’s health.
"I see that the old lady ate very little tonight, especially when she saw food with a meaty smell, she wouldn't even pick up her chopsticks. Second Master, if you don't leave for the next few days, you can keep an eye on the old lady."
Upon hearing this, Li Yuan said, "Sister Qiao, you don't know that the old lady is not used to having other doctors. Even the Second Master rarely takes her pulse."
Anyway, since she married into the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, she has never seen anyone other than that old gentleman take the old lady's pulse.
"You can't even take your own grandson's pulse?"
Gu Heng looked at Yun Qiao and found what she said today a bit strange.
He asked her, "Princess, do you have any other purpose in saying this? Just say it directly."
"I see that the old lady doesn't look well and her taste isn't right. The dishes we eat all taste good, but the old lady says they have no flavor. I'm worried about her health."
"That's why I thought of asking the Second Master to check on the old lady. I naturally trust the Second Master's character and medical skills."
Gu Heng said, "If the princess hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have thought of this. So, I'll take a look tomorrow morning when I go to pay my respects to Grandmother."
Yun Qiao told this to Gu Heng because Gu Heng was a doctor and he could perceive things better than ordinary people.
"Second Master, please be more careful. It's getting late and we have to hurry back."
Li Yuan and Gu Heng stood outside the Marquis' Mansion and saw Yun Qiao off in her carriage.
"Second Master, why do I feel like what the princess said has other meanings?"
Gu Heng glanced at Li Yuan and said, "What I'm saying now is just speculation. I'll tell you after I see her tomorrow. Grandmother's health is indeed much worse than before, especially her complexion."
"Really? Maybe it's because I see Grandmother all day that I didn't notice these things. But, Second Master, you said Grandmother dislikes the eldest wife so much, so why does Yu bring soup every day? But even if you are filial, you still have to pay back when it rains or blows."
Gu Heng didn't know much about the Yu family, and he didn't talk much about it with them. He just nodded and dealt with them, and that was it.
The eldest wife was originally adopted by the old marquis.
Gu Heng is the old lady's biological son and the adopted son of the second master of the Marquis's Mansion.
This relationship is surprisingly similar.
They are all quite embarrassing identities.
Naturally, they were not very close. Besides, the first wife's family looked down on him, Gu Heng, because the first wife's master and his son Chen Yusheng both had the surname Chen, while he, Gu Heng, still had the surname Gu.
The eldest wife felt that their status was higher than Gu Heng's, and they looked down on him and were unwilling to get close to him.
Because he didn't understand, Gu Heng didn't know what Yu was thinking. He thought she was just trying to please the old lady.
After exchanging a few words, the two turned around and prepared to return to Chunhui Garden.
But he saw Chen Yuan rushing to the door with her maid and old woman.
"Slow down, girl."
Chen Yuan said, "I'm anxious to see my mother. I miss her. I want to see her. I heard that she brought her younger brothers and sisters with her this time. I miss them so much."
This was said quite loudly.
If Yun Qiao's carriage was still outside the door, she should have heard something, but at this time, Yun Qiao's carriage had already gone two miles away, so naturally she did not hear Chen Yuan shouting that she wanted to see her mother.
When Li Yuan heard Chen Yuan's words, he turned around and looked over.
"Yuan Jie'er, please keep your voice down. It's not appropriate to shout so loudly at night. This is the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, a place where rules should be followed."
When Chen Yuan heard what Li Yuan said about her, she immediately felt aggrieved.
"Second Aunt, I'm sorry, it's Sister Yuan'er's fault. I lost my composure."
Mother Du came later and bowed slightly towards Li Yuan.
"This old servant greets the Second Madam. I don't know what's wrong with this Miss Yuan. She was just staying in the house just now, but suddenly she ran out to see the princess. At this hour, I thought the princess should have returned to the princess's mansion."
Li Yuan looked at Mother Du and his voice softened a little.
"Take good care of Miss Yuan. None of the girls came to the New Year's Eve dinner today. Only a few elders had a meal together."
"Okay, you all can go back and rest."
Chen Yuan, however, looked out the empty doorway and said, "Mother, why did you leave so quickly? I miss you so much."
Li Yuan and Gu Heng turned around and went back to the yard, ignoring Chen Yuan who was standing outside the door.
But Chen Yuan's words were heard by Li Yuan and Gu Heng. Gu Heng didn't feel anything about what a girl said, but Li Yuan always felt that something was wrong.
Why is Chen Yuan so attached to Yun Qiao?
Look at her pitiful appearance, as if someone in the Marquis' Mansion bullied her.
In fact, everyone in the Marquis' Mansion respects her as Miss Yuan. This illegitimate daughter has some relationship with the Marquis, but Chen Yuan has no blood relationship with the Marquis.
"I don't know what's wrong with this Miss Yuan lately. She always gets into some troublesome things."
"An adopted daughter. To put it nicely, she's the Marquis's adopted daughter. It's just that Sister Qiao couldn't give birth to her so she was given to her to raise for fun."
Gu Heng felt a little uncomfortable after hearing this.
"It's just a child, why do you say that?"
Gu Heng's tone was not very good.
Li Yuan was busy following his steps forward and didn't notice it.
"Second Master, please slow down. I can hardly keep up."
Gu Heng ignored him and continued walking forward, "I have something to take care of tonight, you should go to bed early."
"Gu Heng, what do you mean? Why don't you keep watch with me on New Year's Eve? What else are you going to do?"
Li Yuan was so angry that he stomped his feet, but he could only watch Gu Heng leave.
Actually, Gu Heng had nothing to do. Besides, who would handle official business on New Year's Eve? He was just looking for an excuse not to be with Li Yuan. To be more specific, he didn't want to hear Li Yuan talk about adopted daughters and sons.
As an adopted son, I know the bitterness of living under someone else's roof. Only I know it.
He could understand Chen Yuan.
She is a little girl and she probably wants to see her mother.
She also has the love of her princess mother Yun Qiao.
Although Gu Heng was adopted by the Chen family, he was actually not loved by the second master and second mistress of the Chen family. They were always busy outside at that time, and even Chen Jingyan and others did not take good care of him.
So Gu Heng treated Chen Jingyan very well.
He also protects his third brother very much.
He asked the servant to bring him some wine, and he drank a lot without realizing it. After he got drunk, he didn't let anyone come in to serve him. When he heard footsteps outside the door, Gu Heng became clear-headed, but his limbs were weak and he didn't want to move at all.
Li Yuan saw that Gu Heng really didn't come back as he said. She had already washed up, distributed red envelopes to everyone in the yard, and heard a lot of auspicious words. She originally wanted to lie down and sleep, but she couldn't fall asleep.
Especially when I think about Gu Heng, the more I think about it, the angrier I get.
They have been married for so long, does he intend to never sleep with her for the rest of his life?
The result of being extremely angry was that she couldn't sleep, so she simply put on her clothes and went to Gu Heng's study.
After asking the servants a few questions, I learned that the second master was indeed inside.
Even if you are drunk, you are not allowed to enter.
"Second Madam, the Second Master has instructed that no one is allowed to enter."
"No one, not me."
This Gu Heng has been married for so long but he has always insisted on not touching her.
How could she give birth to Gu Heng's child if he didn't touch her.
She didn't care whether Gu Heng was the Marquis's second master or not, she only cared about Gu Heng as a person.
She wanted to give birth to a child between Gu Heng and them.
But he didn't give her the chance.
"Second Master..." Li Yuan called out softly. No one answered from inside, so she bravely walked in.
Saw the man leaning back in the chair.
"Gu Heng, are you okay?" Li Yuan was really worried about Gu Heng and quickly stepped forward. "Why did you drink so much? What happened?"
"Tell me about it, okay?"
This was the first time she had seen Gu Heng like this. To outsiders and even in front of her, Gu Heng was always a gentle, polite and elegant gentleman. She really didn't expect that he would be so drunk tonight and not care about his image at all.
The clothes on his body were also torn.
His face was flushed.
"Gu Heng, don't do this. I'm scared when you do this."
She was worried about Gu Heng.
Gu Heng narrowed his eyes and looked at the person in front of him, "Why are you everywhere, Li Yuan? You are really annoying, you know?"
He hates her?
He ignored her when he was sober, and she always felt that he was teasing her on purpose.
He is drunk now, so what he said is what he really wants to say.
Li Yuan felt very uncomfortable, but seeing Gu Heng like this, he didn't let the servants come to serve him, so she had to come in person.
"Okay, I get it. You hate me. Then get up now. The ground is too cold."
"Li Yuan..."
He shouted softly, his hand fell on her waist and pulled hard. Li Yuan didn't expect him to suddenly exert force, and she accidentally fell on him and threw herself into his arms.
Gu Heng: "Do you like me that much?"
Li Yuan didn't say anything.
Gu Heng: "Then I'll grant your wish. Haven't you always wanted to sleep with me?"
Li Yuan opened his mouth to explain.
She likes him, and that's why she wants to be close to him. It's not like this, it's really not like this.
She was pressed under Gu Heng. She was afraid of the cold, and now her clothes were taken off and she was lying on the cold ground. Her body was hot, but her heart was cold.
Gu Heng looked like he had no strength left just now, but now he seemed like he was crazy.
Li Yuan was a little scared.
Gu Heng became terrifying in her heart.
At some point, the maid came in and saw Li Yuan lying on the ground with only clothes covering her. She was frightened to see Li Yuan like this.
"Second Madam, what's wrong with you?"
"Help me up."
Gu Heng really has a cruel heart.
He actually left.
Leaving her lying alone on the ground, Li Yuan felt even more disappointed.
The next morning, the first day of the Lunar New Year, Li Yuan got up late.
She only stood up after listening to what the maid said.
"What did you just say? Something happened to the old lady? What happened?"
"In reply to the Second Madam, they said that the old lady vomited blood this morning. She is now unconscious. The Second Master has passed away. Madam Chang sent someone to tell you."
Li Yuan immediately became anxious.
This old lady is not only her grandmother from her husband's family, but also her great-aunt.
"What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and bring me some clothes."
Li Yuan sneezed as he spoke.
She caught a cold last night and she's still not feeling well.
Several maids quickly dressed her, and Li Yuan walked towards the old lady's courtyard. When she arrived, everyone except Gu Heng, the first wife, Chen Yusheng and Cai were there.
Li Yuan asked the servant to quickly call Maidong over.
Maidong is the legitimate daughter of the Marquis's family.
The eldest wife, Mrs. Yu, came to the old lady at this time, which definitely meant she had no good intentions.
Call Maidong over so it will be convenient when I deal with her later.
"Gu Heng, are your medical skills good enough? The old lady has always been accustomed to using Mr. Wang. I think it would be better to wait for Mr. Wang to come."
It’s really strange. She had sent someone to invite Old Man Wang a long time ago, so why hasn’t he come yet?
Yu was anxious.
As long as Old Man Wang comes to see this old lady, her illness will be cured. The old lady will be dead for sure and no one will know about it.
Gu Heng didn't say much, just looked at Li Yuan.
"Yuanniang went to invite the princess. Also, send a message to the palace. The old lady has been poisoned. This is a serious matter and must be reported to the people in the palace."
"Poisoned?" Li Yuan hurried forward. "How is that possible? I come here every morning to have dinner with the old lady. How could I not know that she's been poisoned?"
After hearing what Gu Heng said, Yu wanted to leave quietly.
But he was stopped by Chang's mother.
"Where is the Madam going?"
"Where can I go? I'm thinking about the medicine that's still being boiled on the stove for the old man. I'll go back and take a look first."
There was something wrong with Yu's expression, and Chang's mother noticed it from the beginning.
After the New Year's Eve dinner yesterday, Princess Huayang found her and told her privately to pay attention to the people around the old lady, especially Yu, to see if Yu usually gave the old lady anything to eat. If she did, she should pay attention and take some out and send it to the clinic for the doctor to check to see if there is any problem.
She didn't have time to check what the princess said, but Mother Chang was keeping an eye on Yu.
Now seeing that Yu's expression was not right, Mother Chang became suspicious.
"The old lady has been poisoned. This matter is too complicated. No one from the Marquis' Mansion can leave."
Seeing that there was no one else in the old lady's yard, Yu was not afraid. She mustered up her courage and shouted, "Mother Chang, I think you are getting old and confused. Who am I? I am the wife of the eldest house, the old lady's daughter-in-law. Are you suspecting that I poisoned the old lady?"
"You, Madam, said this yourself, not me."
Mother Chang stood there with a stern face, refusing to let anyone go.
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