Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 583 - 585: Prince (2)

Tong Shen Zhi turned back to look at her, nodded without speaking, and Xiqiu stood still beside him. The two stood side by side looking at the courtyard. After a while, Tong Shen Zhi suddenly spoke, "If mother asks you to do something..." He turned to look at Xiqiu, "You must think carefully, do not blindly follow!"

What could Xiqiu say, Tong Shen Zhi, the eldest brother, always treated her and her sisters equally and never discriminated between legitimate and illegitimate children. He always considered issues from her perspective, and Xiqiu was very moved, so she nodded and said, "Yes, I understand."

Tong Shen Zhi did not speak again. Xiqiu thought for a moment and then recounted the situation about Xing to Tong Shen Zhi. She believed Tong Shen Zhi was certainly worried about Xing as well. Sure enough, when he heard that Xing’s life was in danger, his expression changed slightly: "I wanted to go and see, but... there have been many matters at the government office recently..."

He couldn’t go, as a maternal uncle, there’s always a sense of questioning when visiting, whereas it’s more appropriate for Madam Jiang to go.

Xiqiu nodded and sighed, "However, Mother is still not at ease!" Tong Shen Zhi frowned. He knew the nature and style of the Lady, and after pondering for a moment, he nodded, "You don’t have to worry about Mother, I’ll speak with her when she wakes up."

"Mother is worried about Xing, but there are some things I truly can’t help with," Xiqiu said helplessly.

Tong Shen Zhi nodded and didn’t speak further.

At this moment, Madam Jiang lifted the curtain and came out, her face full of joy, "Mother has woken up!"

The Lady was finally safe, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

The tense expression on Tong Shen Zhi’s face also softened.

Madam Jiang looked at Xiqiu with a smile, "Sixth Lady, the Lady asks for you."

Xiqiu was taken aback, could it be that the Lady still hasn’t given up on persuading her?

She looked towards Tong Shen Zhi, who nodded at her and said, "I’ll go with you!"

Xiqiu and Madam Jiang, along with Tong Shen Zhi, re-entered the bedroom, where they saw Mr. Hu on one side instructing Nanny Fang on daily precautions and writing a new prescription. Tong Xi was holding the Lady’s hand, kneeling by the bed, crying incessantly. The Lady’s face was waxy with no hint of blood, her eyes dull and unfocused as she breathed weakly...

She touched Tong Xi’s head with difficulty, tears falling continuously. Tong Xi choked and said, "Mother, you must get better soon, your daughter still has many things to discuss with you, I need your advice."

The mother and daughter hugged and cried bitterly.

Madam Jiang worriedly went up to support Tong Xi and advised them, "Mother is not well, Fourth Lady, don’t make her worry anymore." Hearing this, Tong Xi hastily wiped her tears and smiled at the Lady, "Yes, how silly of me..."

The Lady closed her eyes but suddenly opened them again to look at Xiqiu, her eyes showing a faint plea. Xiqiu walked over and softly called, "Mother!"

The Lady blinked, and Nanny Fang came over to Xiqiu and said, "Sixth Lady, the Lady hopes you might reconsider. In the future, when Young Master Xin grows up, he will recognize your kindness and your support in the Marquis Mansion will increase, right?"

Xiqiu pressed her lips without speaking, and Tong Shen Zhi came over and said lightly to the Lady, "Mother, rest well. I will take care of the matters of the Marquis Mansion, you don’t need to worry anymore."

The Lady was stunned, and Nanny Fang also started, both looking towards Xiqiu.

It was clear they thought Xiqiu had complained to Tong Shen Zhi.

Xiqiu sighed and said, "Second Sister-in-law is ill now, she won’t have any extra energy during this period, Mother, you should focus on getting better."

"The Second Madam is ill?" It was only then that Nanny Fang remembered to inquire about the Second Madam’s situation, and Xiqiu nodded and replied, "Second Sister-in-law had a miscarriage last night, and now she is still running a high fever."

Nanny Fang let out a long sigh of relief, "Amitabha Buddha, truly the Bodhisattva’s protection!"

Everyone in the room frowned, and Madam Jiang unconsciously touched her own belly.

"Let the Lady rest more." Mr. Hu came over and said, "She must not be agitated or angered, otherwise even an immortal cannot heal her." Saying this, he clasped his hands in respect to Tong Shen Zhi before being led out by the maid.

Tong Shen Zhi then instructed, "Let Mother rest!"

Tong Xi lay by the Lady’s bed and whispered, "Mother, have a good rest, I will come to talk with you later."

The Lady blinked again and then looked at Xiqiu, who nodded and said, "I will talk with Fourth Sister for a while, and then I will come see you again."

The Lady seemed content and made no further gesture, then closed her eyes.

With Nanny Fang left in the room, they all retreated outside. Madam Jiang pulled Xiqiu and Tong Xi and said, "Come sit in my room, Sixth Lady hasn’t had lunch yet. Why not have a simple meal at my place?"

Xiqiu nodded and said, "Sorry to trouble you, Sister-in-law." Tong Xi also nodded, "I have eaten, I’ll just accompany Sixth Sister for a while."

Upon agreeing, they looked at Tong Shen Zhi, who said, "I have to rush to the office, you go ahead and eat."

Madam Jiang escorted Tong Shen Zhi to the second gate and sent someone to inform the First Master, while Xiqiu and Tong Xi followed Madam Jiang to her room.

The three of them sat around the canopy bed, Tong Xi sipped the tea and sighed, "The tea from home is still the most comforting!"

Madam Jiang smiled and said, "This is Monkey King tea, since you, Fourth Lady, like it, I will pack some for you when you go back." Tong Xi immediately waved her hand, "Even if I bring it back, it won’t taste the same."

Madam Jiang understood what Tong Xi meant, so she lowered her eyelids without speaking.

Tong Xi looked at Xiqiu and said, "You’re back, how is Xing? These days I have been so worried that I couldn’t sleep well, I was planning to visit the Marquis Mansion, but my husband said you must be very busy, and going there would only cause you trouble. I thought that was reasonable and waited for news. Thankfully, Xing was safe all along, it really frightened me."

"Everything is fine now," Xiqiu replied with a smile, "Yesterday, he was even clamoring for sticky rice chicken, but the Grand Dowager wouldn’t dare give it to him, so just coaxed him, saying he could have it when he got better!"

Tong Xi nodded with a face full of relief and said, "That’s good, that’s good!" After saying this, she seemed to want to say more but stopped, and Madam Jiang, seeing that the sisters might have private things to discuss, stood up and said, "After rushing around all morning, I’m a bit tired now. Fourth Lady and Sixth Lady, you sit and chat, I’ll go lie down for a while."

"Are you alright, Sister-in-law?" Both Xiqiu and Tong Xi stood up.

Madam Jiang waved her hand, "No problem, no problem, just a bit tired, I’ll be fine after a rest." Saying this, she was supported by a maid into the bedroom.