Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 565 - 567: Wrapping Up (Part 3)

The Grand Dowager made way for her seat, looked towards Ruan Jingliu, and asked, "He hasn’t eaten anything for three days. Should we cook some light congee for him now?" 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Ruan Jingliu nodded and replied, "Make some rice soup, don’t let him eat anything else. His body is still weak, let him sleep more for the next couple of days, he’ll recover quicker." She added, "Make sure he doesn’t eat anything cold and raw, his stomach is still very fragile!"

The Grand Dowager nodded, turned to Nanny Wu, and said, "You personally oversee this. Have the kitchen prepare thick rice soup."

Nanny Wu nodded in agreement, glanced at Xiqiu, and then turned around and left.

"Everyone, go back." The Grand Dowager waved her hand to dismiss everyone: "You’ve all been up for three days, go back and rest well!"

No one moved. Xiao Yanzheng was watching Xing with a silly smile: "Since Xing is awake, how can I sleep?" Then looking at Xing he said, "Isn’t that right?"

Xing blinked his eyes with a smile.

Min, sitting on the bed with bandaged knees, comforted Xing, "Get better soon, we haven’t been to school in a few days, Mr. Song must be worried." Sheng nodded along, "Yes, yes!"

Xing looked worriedly at the Grand Dowager, "Grandmother, did Mr. Song resign? Please don’t replace him."

The Grand Dowager was stunned for a moment, unsure where he got that idea from, and nodded continuously with a smile, "Grandmother promises you, as long as Xing recovers quickly, even if Mr. Song wants to resign, grandmother would not agree!" She then turned to Xiqiu and instructed, "Quickly send someone to the military camp to inform your fourth brother, so he won’t worry."

Xiqiu complied.

Upon hearing that Mr. Song hadn’t left, Xing smiled and closed his eyes slowly.

The Grand Dowager and Xiao Yanzheng were startled and about to call for Xing when Ruan Jingliu smiled and stopped them, "He will still experience drowsiness for these two days, there’s no need to worry!"

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and the Grand Dowager looked at the Second Madam, face tense, and asked, "Chengning, are you feeling unwell? Why do you look so pale?"

The Second Madam was stunned and quickly replied, "No, just feeling mood swings right now, my chest feels a bit tight, it’s nothing serious!" But the Grand Dowager wasn’t reassured and immediately said, "Don’t strain yourself, go back and rest."

The Second Madam thought for a moment and then stood up, "Then I’ll head back first." She nodded to the First Madam, Xiqiu, and Xiao Yanzheng, then turned to Xiao Yanyi, "Would the Marquis like to go back together?"

Xiao Yanyi glanced at Xing, realized he hadn’t freshened up in days, and nodded, saying to the Grand Dowager, "Mother, since Xing is alright, I’ll head back and come by later." He turned to Xiqiu, "You’ve worked hard, fourth sister-in-law. Having Xing here has disturbed your rest for the past few days."

Xiqiu smiled and shook her head, "Xing called me aunt. It is only right to be concerned."

Xiao Yanyi gazed deeply at Xiqiu, nodded, then turned his attention to bid farewell to the First Madam before leaving with the Second Madam.

The two walked side by side down the corridor, and the Second Madam said to Xiao Yanyi, "Marquis, now that Xing is awake and has been named the Princely Heir, double happiness has come to the household."

Xiao Yanyi nodded lightly, "Hmm." He had nothing more to say.

The Second Madam continued, "Over the past two days, I’ve been feeling an increasing heaviness, often feeling fatigued." Xiao Yanyi turned his head to look at her, "Stay in the courtyard if you aren’t feeling well, let Nanny Li take care of things."

The fact that Xing woke up owes much to the care from Xiqiu and Ruan Jingliu; without them... Xiao Yanyi let out a long sigh. Mother is getting older and often feels unwell; it seems wise to bring Xing closer to him. Thinking this, he looked at the Second Madam again with a hesitant expression.

The Second Madam smiled and nodded, "Thank you for your concern, Marquis." After some thought, she touched a stone at her waist and tentatively asked, "If there’s no one to serve in the chamber, since Madam Shen is also sick, I do have a few suitable maids by my side. Who do you think would be suitable to have in the chamber?"

Xiao Yanyi hadn’t heard what she said, asked, "What?"

The Second Madam was taken aback, secretly observing his expression, trying to decipher if he genuinely hadn’t heard or if...

"My meaning was, there should always be someone in the chamber. I was asking the Marquis who would be suitable to have there?"

What is the point of discussing this now; there’s no blood bond without kinship!

Xiao Yanyi furrowed his brow, initially wanting to discuss the matter concerning Xing with her but then decided against it, replying, "You handle this matter as you see fit." He then paused and added, "There’s still a lot of official work pending, you head back first." He turned and walked in a different direction, heading towards Lingbo Hall.

The Second Madam stood there, stunned.

What did he mean?

Was that an agreement to allow a maid to adorn the chamber?

"Second Madam. Since the Marquis has no objections, who do you think should be placed in the chamber?" Men need someone in the chamber; if he’s captivated by ineligible people outside, it’s better to have someone in the chamber. After all, it’s our maid, whether to hit or sell is up to the madam, and deciding to elevate a maid to concubine is in the madam’s control, which is better than letting a man roam outside.

The Second Madam didn’t speak; after a long time, she finally said, "Let it be Zijuan then!"

Zijuan is honest and came to the mansion with Zitan, but in terms of looks, she’s not as exquisite as Zitan.

Nanny Li had no objections, nodded in agreement, "I will take care of it then!"

The Second Madam nodded composedly, and Nanny Li further asked, "What about Zitan?"

"Since she harbors ulterior motives, she cannot be kept!" The Second Madam waved her sleeve, face full of anger, daring to resort to scheming under her watch must come with its price.

Nanny Li felt a weight settle in her heart, "I understand what to do!"

Before long, the news of Xing waking and the Second Madam’s decision to adorn Zijuan’s face spread through the courtyard. Everyone went to Zijuan’s room to offer congratulations, but the once vivacious Zitan’s room was cold and deserted. She threw tea cups, bowls, and saucers off the table but dared not truly vent her anger; she panted furiously, leaning against the wall, the wounds on her back throbbing painfully, unable to calm her fury!

Knowing when Xing woke up, she realized the Second Madam wouldn’t let her off easily; failing her task meant the Second Madam would not spare her lightly. However, was it her fault? She only followed instructions, and Xing waking up was simply a stroke of his good fortune!

She clenched her fists tightly, smashing another tea cup.

Just then, Nanny Li walked in with a raised eyebrow, looked around the messy room, her gaze falling on the shattered pieces of an Official Kiln Sweet Porcelain Orchid ladle on the floor, immediately snickering coldly, "Zitan, what madness is this!" She took a few steps forward, pushed her aside, picked up the shards of the ladle from the floor, and scolded, "This was a gift from the Second Madam last year, don’t you know where it came from? It was a gift from the Empress Dowager to the Second Madam, and out of fondness, she gave it to you, and now... now..."