Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 592 - 594: Divorce (Part 6)

The fact that the mother-in-law doesn’t care and the sisters-in-law aren’t harmonious doesn’t really matter. The key is that the husband should be of the same mindset with oneself, but now it appears that Jiang Shilin may not be aligned with Tong Xiyan either. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

"That Miss Mei, she doesn’t seem like a good person to me! The Fourth Mistress must not be sent back unless the Fourth Son-in-law agrees not to bring that Miss Mei into the house!" Nanny Qiu said angrily, "Otherwise, who knows how the days will unfold in the future."

Xiqiu sighed. Bihuai poured tea for both Xiqiu and Madam Jiang and said, "Old Madam Jiang seems to be very fond of Miss Mei and also very fond of Madam Jiang, but she doesn’t seem to like our Fourth Mistress." Her words were somewhat meaningful, so Xiqiu turned to look at Bihuai, as she was not one to speak carelessly, and asked, "How did you find out?"

Bihuai replied, "Whether it’s Madam Jiang or Miss Mei, even the old woman in Old Madam Jiang’s room, they all look similar, short and chubby with faces like mooncakes..."

Nanny Qiu had just taken a sip of tea and hadn’t swallowed when she started coughing from choking on it. Xiqiu was also amused by Bihuai’s words and felt a bit better. Upon thinking about it, it seemed true; the women of the Jiang family all seemed to have round faces, looking prosperous and fertile, except for Tong Xiyan, who was slender...

Before the group arrived at the residence, Nanny Fang was already waiting at the door early. Upon seeing Tong Xiyan, who was still unconscious in the carriage, she burst into tears, "My poor Fourth Miss, she was fine just yesterday." She then looked at Tong Shen Zhi with a pained expression, "Master, Lady said if the Jiang family does not give us an explanation, we will go to the government office with the marriage certificate and annul this marriage!" She paused and, fearing Madam Jiang would intervene, added, "It’s better to bring the Fourth Miss back to stay in the house than to let her suffer in the Jiang family. She brought so much dowry that it would be enough for her lifetime."

Madam Jiang didn’t speak, and Tong Shen Zhi said solemnly, "First take Fourth Sister to rest in her room; we’ll discuss other matters later."

It’s always necessary to ask the opinion of the person involved.

Xiqiu sat with Madam Jiang in Tong Xiyan’s room for a while. Nanny Fang brought people with a palanquin to carry Lady over. Upon seeing Tong Xiyan covered in red swollen welts, Lady started crying and soon passed out.

After another round of chaos, when First Master returned, he scolded Nanny Fang, "She’s not in good health; why didn’t you keep this from her? Do you think this is not enough trouble?" First Master looked at Nanny Fang with a cold expression, "If you let me catch you spreading tongue and making wild statements again, don’t blame me for sending you to the countryside!"

Nanny Fang shrank back, not daring to speak again.

This time, Lady seemed deeply affected; unlike other times, Mr. Hu’s acupuncture didn’t wake her up immediately. She remained drowsy and slept on. Mr. Hu sighed as he left, "I’ve said many times, you must maintain emotional calmness..."

Nanny Fang instantly turned ashen.

Xiqiu knew that Nanny Fang told Lady everything because she feared Lady would completely lose her influence from being forgotten due to illness. Those in high positions need not handle everything personally, but they must be aware of everything in their hearts.

Yet things turned out contrary to intent.

Tong Xiyan woke up in the afternoon and cried continuously. Xiqiu stayed with her, applied medicine to her body, and briefly explained what happened in the Jiang family: "After all, you are the concerned person. Brother didn’t speak decisively because he’s probably waiting for your opinion."

"Sixth Sister," Tong Xiyan cried even more intensely, "I really didn’t poison it; no matter how foolish I am, I wouldn’t poison the bird’s nest I sent him." She cried into the blanket for a long time, "My husband... doesn’t believe me, either."

Xiqiu sighed, holding Tong Xiyan, suddenly recalling the time when Jiang Shilin went to Fujian and was on the brink of life and death. Tong Xiyan cried in her arms just as pitifully. However, she never imagined that the similar scene presented a completely different mindset.

"Brother-in-law Jiang also has his difficulties," Xiqiu consoled, "Keep your heart open; he said he wants to give you an explanation, so let’s wait for it."

Tong Xiyan wiped her tears, but they fell like beads off a broken string, "I... I don’t want to hear his explanations. If we’re to separate, then let’s separate. I’ll shave my hair and become a nun, seeking peace for the future!" But her face grew paler as she spoke, and her voice gradually softened.

"Don’t think about it. Rest well and recover. The matters of the Jiang family can’t be resolved quickly. Stay at home for now; after all, Father and Brother are here."

Tong Xiyan wiped her tears and nodded, but then couldn’t help but hug Xiqiu, pressing her face against her shoulder, and cry, "Sixth Sister, did I do wrong?"

Did you do wrong? Xiqiu didn’t know either. In life, one can’t define right or wrong until the very end...

As they were talking, Bihuai’s voice came from outside the door, "Madam, Fourth Master is here to pick you up."

Hearing this, Tong Xiyan released Xiqiu and forced a smile, "You’ve been running around all day for my sake, so go back, don’t let the Great Governor wait long."

"Rest well. Our second sister’s wedding is in a few days; I will come to see you after."

Tong Xiyan reluctantly nodded, "Mind your own things, don’t worry about me. If I’m feeling better, I will attend Yanzheng’s wedding feast." She said and asked Daijuan to see Xiqiu out, "Quick, go; I won’t do anything foolish."

Xiqiu nodded and walked out...

She saw Fourth Master Xiao standing outside the Hanging Flower Gate, with deep eyes and an expressionless face, yet his eyes were tender when looking at her.

Unintentionally, Xiqiu’s heart warmed up gradually. She bowed to Fourth Master Xiao and called, "Fourth Master!"

"Mm. Let’s go home," Fourth Master Xiao nodded towards her, speaking softly.