Free Web NovelChapter 138: Chapter 138
Chapter 138
"The imperial physician said that my mother had an excess of yin energy in her body. At first, she had symptoms like a pregnant woman, so everyone in the house thought my mother was going to have a sibling for me. Even my mother took great care of her body, but suddenly she fainted and started bleeding. Initially, the doctor thought she might have had a miscarriage, so they checked her womb, but there was no fetal pulse."
"My father was initially sad about losing the child, but he didn’t dwell on it. However, as my mother’s weak body deteriorated further, they checked again and found another pregnancy pulse. My father brought more supplements to nourish her. Eventually, my mother ended up bedridden, unable to move."
"Many people started rumors that I was a jealous person. They claim that when my mother was pregnant, I caused her to miscarry because I didn’t want a younger sibling, and that I tormented her, making her suffer. But I swear, I didn’t know about her pregnancy at all. I kept to myself in my room and wasn’t aware of anything."
"Hic, I found out later after my mother lost the first child. I’m awful. Now my mother is still ill. Her body weakened because of me, so my mother and the baby...hic..." Mujin recounted her story while crying.
Yueqian tilted her head slightly, her face full of an amused smile.
"Pregnant, you say? Quite an interesting idea." Mujin glanced at her friend, who was smiling, and felt a shiver of fear. She didn’t understand why the other was laughing but had immense trust in her friend. Her fear turned into hope instantly.
"Do you have any ideas?" The young girl wiped her tears and held Yueqian’s hand excitedly.
"Perhaps... I know someone who might be able to help. But first, you need to stop giving your mother those pregnancy supplements," Yueqian wasn’t sure if she had understood correctly, having only heard the information second-hand. What she really needed was a skilled person to examine the issue.
But finding someone with such skills is not easy. Throughout the entire capital, they might not find even a single person. Those who possess such exceptional abilities don’t come out and make themselves easily found.
Of course, she was referring to the entire capital, except for herself!
Getting one of her junior disciples to come along with the princess’s entourage from a foreign land wouldn’t be difficult. Even though the price to pay would be a sacrifice she didn’t want to make, as interfering with their studies was already enough, if it meant helping her friend’s mother, she naturally didn’t think much of it.
At most, she would lose a pack of "Amoxy" antibiotics, which would suffice. These junior disciples weren’t greedy but were peculiar individuals eager to learn everything about medicine. The last time she gave out a pack of Amoxy, they fought to work for it. This world’s innovations were indeed lagging, but these junior disciples had remarkable abilities. Just by smelling, they could identify the components. If certain ingredients were still missing, they would venture out to find them someday.
As for the extraction process, they didn’t need to go to such lengths. The medicine they used didn’t have to taste good or smell pleasant; as long as it had the right properties, that was enough.
Unfortunately, the antibiotics she brought out were rare treasures for them. If it weren’t for a junior disciple being severely injured, she would never have given them this medicine.
But... because of that medicine, the junior disciples realized that there were many things they still needed to search for. And, of course, they also learned one thing... their mysterious senior sister had many secrets and valuable items they all desired to compete for!!
"Stop my mother from taking the supplements? But wouldn’t that mean her her body..." Mujin didn’t finish speaking. When she looked at Yueqian, she quickly changed her mind. The young girl nodded earnestly at Yueqian’s suggestion.
"Okay, I’ll make sure my mother stops taking the supplements, but those people will definitely oppose me."
"This is not difficult. You don’t need to tell your mother to stop taking the supplements. Just change the ingredients to something else," Yueqian suggested again. This time, Mujin nodded.
If she didn’t tell, who would know? Besides, she had many close aides who could help. Previously, she and her mother had struggled in the Tang family. As someone who had always brought valuable advice and plans, she was trusted by them. Moreover, this matter could be explained to her mother as well; as long as she knew that it was Yueqian who gave the advice, she would surely believe it.
"Umm, then go back. I need to visit the Qin family’s manor. If nothing major comes up, I’ll visit your mother before evening," Yueqian waved her hand. The matter concerning Mujin still needed to be handled, but her own matters with the Qin family couldn’t be delayed either.
If she visited her friend’s mother before her own, it would certainly provoke the heavens’ wrath. Under the guise of an ungrateful daughter, people might claim it was due to her husband’s influence, eventually using it as an excuse to force a divorce. Also... as the future wife of a mayor, she couldn’t act as a person lacking in virtue.
"You’re going to the Qin family? Can I come with you?" When Mujin heard that her friend was about to face the Qin family, she couldn’t help but be steadfast.
She could have her people take care of her mother’s issue, but what about Yueqian’s matter? Who would help her? The Qin family was full of malicious individuals. In the past... if it wasn’t for her eloquence, Yueqian might have fallen victim to them many times already.
"You want to come with me?" Yueqian raised an eyebrow at Mujin, who had always been her ally. If she took the other party along, she wouldn’t have to put on as much of a show. That was a good thing of her.
"Yes, if you don’t mind," Mujin smiled. Seeing her friend nod in agreement made her very happy.
"You don’t need to follow us. Go handle things as Yueqian instructed," Eldest Young Miss Tang Mujin said to her close servants, who followed her. The two looked at each other, then signaled for one to return. The other stayed to look after their young miss in case she needed anything. Additionally, the Tang family’s soldiers had to stay as well. The safety of Eldest Young Miss Tang was paramount, and they couldn’t let her take unnecessary risks.
Especially when it came to the Qin family’s manor...
The two friends, known as the villainess and the villainess’s follower, walked out of the former lower-ranking official’s manor towards the Qin family’s manor. Along the way, many curious villagers watched them. Yueqian didn’t have much trouble as the Tang family soldiers assisted her. Additionally, their gathering had already frightened many commoners. No one wanted to get close to them.
Soon, they arrived at the Qin family’s manor once again. Yueqian stopped at the entrance for a moment, and the gate quickly opened as if afraid the visitors might leave.
"Welcome back, Eldest Young Miss," a servant hurriedly came to greet them, sweat clearly visible on his cheeks. He had run from a distance to ensure he invited the eldest young miss inside.
"Eldest Young Miss, please come in. The master is waiting for you," Steward Na Sun arrived quickly as well. Yesterday, he couldn’t do anything because Nanny Fu interrupted him, preventing any intervention. Today, he was left with only himself and an insignificant servant by his side, his presence was thus of utmost importance. ƒгeewёbnovel.com
"What does Old Master of the Qin family want to discuss with me? I didn’t come here to talk to big shots. I only want to see my mother and leave," Yueqian as not interested. She also spoke several sarcastic remarks, causing the steward to pause.
"Eldest Young Miss, please don’t act like an outsider. The master has done everything for the Qin family, not out of personal desire. As time passed, he constantly worried about you. Otherwise, why would he keep listening for news about you?" The old man quickly defended his master. His words were quite persuasive.
He spoke of his master’s sacrifices as the family leader, making decisions that couldn’t focus solely on his children. Even though it pained him deeply, he had to act to save the family from disaster.
But would those words be enough for the foolish Yueqian?
"But he abandoned me. Since we’ve severed ties, there’s no need for further concern. I, Yueqian, have my own pride and can live independently. I don’t need to rely on the Qin family anymore," Yueqian lifted her chin, her fierce demeanor returning. This made the steward feel exasperated.
"Eldest Young MIss, this matter..."
"No need to speak. I don’t wish to converse with a servant like you. I will visit my mother and then leave. If you still want to obstruct me, just say that the Qin family does not welcome me to see my critically ill mother. I’ll leave right away. After all, I don’t have any healing abilities. With my mother under the care of the great Qin family, they should be able to heal her themselves."
Yueqian retorted, even daring him to send her away if she couldn’t see her mother. This made Steward Na Sun extremely worried.
"In that case, please go ahead, Young Miss," he had no choice. But because this elderly man was wise, if given the choice of letting the young miss leave, he would rather have her remain in the Qin family. Afterward, he would quickly report to Qin Majiao and await further instructions.
Yueqian raised an eyebrow. Steward Na had always been a nuisance to her. His demeanor made him difficult to deal with, as he was neither too aggressive nor too accommodating. Using him as a pawn was simply impossible.
With permission granted, Yueqian headed straight to her mother’s quarters. The large house was easy to spot, its grandeur making it look more like an opera house than a home. But it didn’t matter... This wasn’t to her mother’s taste anyway. If her mother could endure it, how could she not?
"Mother, I’m here," Yueqian called out loudly into the house, signaling to those inside that this daughter had arrived. If any drama was to be performed, it should be done discreetly; otherwise, if the other members of the Qin family found out, it could cause trouble.
She still had matters that required the other party’s assistance. If they were caught, wouldn’t it spell disaster for both her and her mother? It was the same this time. She had sent a letter to her mother, instructing her to summon her at the right moment. Without her mother’s help, wouldn’t she have been summoned by the head of the Qin family on the very first day of her arrival?
The spoiled daughter, though the only one, didn’t have to wait long before her mother’s close maid appeared.
"Eldest Young Miss, hic, hic, at last, you have come." Her acting skills were truly fitting; without such talent, she wouldn’t have stayed by her mother’s side for long.
Seeing this, Yueqian secretly gave her a thumbs up. She couldn’t cry on command like that! If she had to play the weak and delicate role, it would be much better to become a villain like this. Her tears didn’t flow at will with just a command.
"Where is Mother?""Mistress is inside, still very ill. Her body is weak, and she has no strength. She is sleeping now," the trust maid described her mistress’s severe illness. It seemed that the condition was dire. Yet, her own body was plump and healthy, without even dark circles under her eyes. This performance was anything but sincere.
