Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 549 - 552: Interrogation (2)

Xiqiu nodded and replied, "Second Sister-in-law, walk slowly!"

The Grand Dowager ordered Nanny Wu to escort the Second Madam back.

First Madam gently persuaded the Grand Dowager: "...He won’t wake up immediately; you should rest for a while. Don’t fall ill yourself by the time Xing wakes up!"

The Grand Dowager remained seated, sighed, and said: "When Xing was born, the Imperial Physician said he was weak and congenitally deficient, unlikely to live past five. My heart aches for him, so I’ve kept him by my side, taking great care to avoid any negligence... He’s weaker than other children and eats less, but at least he hasn’t suffered any major illnesses..." She pressed a handkerchief to her eyes and continued, "Despite all precautions, such a thing still happened."

Xiqiu’s eyes flickered, and First Madam glanced at Xiqiu before saying to the Grand Dowager: "This was an accident. Xing is a blessed child; he will surely be alright." After a pause, she added, "How about this, I’ll help you to the Warm Pavilion so you can rest and close your eyes for a bit, okay?"

The Grand Dowager thought for a while and ultimately did not refuse!

"Everything’s tidied up; you should rest too, Big Sister-in-law," Xiqiu said slowly, her tone having regained its calm. She walked over, and with First Madam, they each took an arm of the Grand Dowager and led her into the Warm Pavilion. Xiqiu stayed inside for a while to chat, noticing the Grand Dowager seemed fatigued, then quietly withdrew and sat in the main hall.

"Madam!" Bihuai walked over and said softly, "Fourth Master and the Marquis have sent people to Shaohua Courtyard."

Xiqiu was startled, then thought of Qiuping’s incoherent state. She didn’t know what Qiuping might have done, but she didn’t believe Qiuping would harm Xing!

"You two stay at the doorway," she instructed to Bihuai and Biwu, "If Sister Jingliu needs anything, you can assist her!"

Bihuai and Biwu nodded in agreement.

Xiqiu then said to Chunliu, "Go check on the Grand Dowager. Old Madam Lou is still there, and we don’t know how she’s doing!" Anyway, the incident happened at the Marquis Mansion, and the Grand Dowager is currently focused entirely on Xing, probably without the energy to look after Old Madam Lou.

Chunliu agreed, looking worriedly at Xiqiu: "Madam, it’s getting late. You should rest for a while too."

Xiqiu waved her hand, speaking somberly: "You go on; I’m going to check on Min!"

Chunliu said nothing more and turned to leave the courtyard with a lantern.

Xiqiu went to Min’s room. Min and Sheng were each sleeping on a different bed, and the two nannies dozed nearby. The two little ones slept fitfully, with Min sniffling in his sleep, while Sheng tossed and kicked his blanket, occasionally whimpering.

Evidently, they were both quite frightened.

Xiqiu sat by the bed, gently touched Min’s face, and covered Sheng with his blanket.

Min’s nanny awoke, looking at Xiqiu in some fear: "Madam!" Xiqiu waved her hand and quietly asked, "Has Min’s leg medication been changed?"

"Yes, Young Master Min has been well-behaved and didn’t even cry!"

Xiqiu nodded, looking at Min with heartache, and said, "Keep a close watch. If you’re tired, take turns keeping watch for a few hours, or have Dongling take over from outside the door!"

The Fourth Madam had always treated them well, never scolding or shouting, so the nanny nodded in response: "Understood, my lady!"

Xiqiu said no more and turned to leave the room!

Chunliu returned: "I spoke with Madam Lou, who said Old Madam Lou has rested after taking medicine and is no longer in danger."

Xiqiu finally felt relieved.

First Madam emerged from the Warm Pavilion, and seeing her, Xiqiu asked, "Is Mother asleep?" First Madam nodded: "I gave her some Calming Tea. At her age, staying awake all night would be too much."

The Calming Tea seemed to have a sedative effect, and Xiqiu agreed: "Mother is worried about Xing; it’s good for her to sleep a bit." After a pause, she added: "You should rest too, Big Sister-in-law."

First Madam waved her hand and said, "I’m fine. I’m idle most days. If Xing is well, I can make up for sleep during the day; don’t worry about me."

Xiqiu nodded and said nothing more. The sisters-in-law sat across from each other, separated by a tea table in the main hall.

"Is Old Madam Lou alright?" First Madam asked.

Xiqiu furrowed her brow and replied, "She just took medicine and rested, so there shouldn’t be any issues, but she’s old, and this incident may have weakened her vitality!"

First Madam nodded, then suddenly said, "You shouldn’t overthink it. Now that something’s happened, Second Brother and Fourth Brother are investigating, and there will surely be results soon." Though her tone was calm and lacked much concern, Xiqiu felt a jolt. She turned to look at First Madam, who had lowered her head to drink her tea, showing no extra emotion on her face...

At this moment, although no one openly said anything, there were surely suspicions in their hearts, considering the medicinal cuisine came from her kitchen. Even if no one would be foolish enough to poison their own prepared food, it’s possible someone might suspect her of doing the opposite, seizing upon such thoughts and deliberately acting.

As for the purpose and motive, she sighed with a wry smile; the struggle for titles has been inevitable throughout history. Even though Fourth Master Xiao is a First-Grade Governor, the Marquis Xuanning’s title has been a hereditary one for a century, providing benefits for descendants and family influence incomparable to any official position.

If only Xing were to die, and the Second Madam miscarried or passed away, the Second House’s legitimate lineage would be completely wiped out...

Wouldn’t the Fourth House gain one more opportunity whether they like it or not?

She shrugged with a resigned smile!

Turning to First Madam, she said, "Big Sister-in-law is right; the results will be out soon!"

First Madam smiled faintly, saying no more!

Silence resumed again, and Lian’an felt very quiet inside, with only the Imperial Physician’s occasional doubtful and frightened voice speaking with Ruan Jingliu.

It seemed she had used some highly dangerous method. In the palace, Imperial Physicians, even faced with a patient’s death, wouldn’t dare take risky measures. Failure could cost them or even their entire family their lives, so they had to be cautiously conservative. Therefore, it was reasonable for them to express disagreement or doubt about Ruan Jingliu.

Wan’er came out, lifting the curtain with half her face showing: "The medical woman said to have Fourth Madam take Doctor Liu back!"

So it was as expected!

Soon after, the Imperial Physician emerged, carrying his medicine box, his expression angry. Stopping before Xiqiu, he spoke with a slightly admonishing tone: "Such a reckless method is unheard of; if anything goes wrong..." He couldn’t continue, shaking his sleeve as he left for the main entrance.

Xiqiu looked helpless; Ruan Jingliu was just like this. Whenever someone unfamiliar with her work situation interacted with her, she’d act without hesitation.

"Don’t worry," First Madam stood behind her, dismissively saying, "That’s just how they are, afraid of taking any responsibility."