Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 603 - 605: Fate and Matrimony (5)

"Yes, the elder sister-in-law of the Pang Family insisted on toasting, and Madam couldn’t refuse, so she drank a cup."

Fourth Master Xiao had Chunliu heat up some water and personally wiped Xiqiu’s face, then helped her take off her clothes and carried her to bed. The next morning, Xiqiu woke up early, sent off Fourth Master Xiao and Min, went through matters with the maids, organized the things needed, and then went to pay respects to the Grand Dowager.

There were Imperial Physicians coming from the palace to check the pulse again; the Second Madam had been suffering from lochia, and the Imperial Physician came to check her pulse every three days.

On Xiao Yanzheng’s wedding day, Xiqiu was already groomed and dressed before 1 a.m. While Fourth Master Xiao went to the outer courtyard, Xiqiu remained in the inner courtyard. Xiqiu first went to Xiao Yanzheng’s room, where she was just out of her bath, her cheeks reddened in a shy manner. The Grand Dowager sat on the side with red eyes, forcing a smile, while the First Madam avoided the scene.

Quan Furen opened Xiao Yanzheng’s face, in the same manner and style as she had done for Xiqiu before. After putting on makeup and eating the lotus seed and snow fungus soup, the two Misses Huang from Jin Yuan Bo’s family arrived with Madam Huang. The two Misses Huang accompanied Xiao Yanzheng in conversation, so Xiqiu went out to greet the guests.

Madam Ruan arrived with Ruan Pingrong, Madam Qian, Madam Zhou brought First Young Madam Ren, Second Young Madam Ren, and Tong Xiyang. Madam Ma from Marquis Huaining, Madam Xu of Marquis Wuwei, First Young Madam Tang supported Madam Tang... Xiqiu led everyone to the Grand Dowager’s room. First Young Madam Tang smiled at Madam Tang and said, "This is Fourth Madam."

Madam Tang resembled the First Madam slightly, also with a cold and quiet demeanor. Seeing Xiqiu, she nodded and said, "Truly a person with elegance and ability!"

First Young Madam Tang covered her mouth and laughed, looking at Xiqiu and said, "My mother-in-law never praises anyone."

Xiqiu blushed, tilted her body to bow to Madam Tang, "Madam over-praises me."

Madam Ruan listened and came over to hold Xiqiu’s hand, speaking on the side, "I heard your family’s Fourth Sister is divorced. I have seen her a few times, and she is well-read and sensible. How did it happen..." Xiqiu glanced at her, seeing she was genuinely concerned, she replied, "When a couple doesn’t get along, sometimes divorce is not a bad thing."

Madam Ruan nodded, replied, "You know, when my family talked about the marriage of Fourth Miss and Zhong Shu, I also agreed, believing they were a match made in heaven. But I never thought..."

Xiqiu heard her seemed to imply something and asked, "What happened, was it Young Master Zhou?"

"Didn’t you know?" Madam Ruan held Xiqiu’s hand tightly, said, "At the end of the year, that person left."

Left? To where?

Xiqiu was stunned, then heard Madam Ruan shook her head and said, "This isn’t a secret, and I’m not afraid to tell you, at the end of the year..." Then leaned closer to Xiqiu’s ear and whispered a few words. Xiqiu looked astonished, "Really such a thing?"

Madam Ruan nodded with disgust and said, "Indeed, it’s true you can know a person without understanding their heart. My sister-in-law Zhou also claimed he died outside, and said as much."

Xiqiu sighed and said, "It appears that’s the only way, alas!" The two stood aside lamenting for a while before more guests arrived in succession, Xiqiu hurried to greet them, Madam Ruan said, "Go ahead and take care of the guests, we can chat properly another day."

Xiqiu acknowledged and went out, receiving the wife of Lord Yang, the wife of General Huang Da of the West Mountain Camp, the wife of General Xuantong Qin Mu, Madam Lu, Madam Han arrived one after another, and also the wife of Jizhou General Chen Huaide arrived...

Xiqiu welcomed each one, arranging them properly, Chunliu came with a matter, asking, "The Second Miss asked me to inquire if tonight in the bridal chamber, should she give rewards when meeting people?"

This matter was naturally asked secretly by Chunliu, knowing that Xiao Yanzheng was nervous, Xiqiu replied, "No need, prepare the silver ingots for rewards first thing tomorrow morning." After a pause, she added, "Let her maids tidy the things tonight."

Chunliu complied, and Xiqiu turned to speak with Madam Han. Just then someone announced, "Old Madam Shen has arrived."

Xiqiu froze, though the Shen Family had received the invitation card, she had not thought anyone would come, after all, Madam Shen was now pregnant, and the Empress was in confinement in the palace. The Shen Family was certainly busy, and at most, Shen Ji might make a passing visit.

With thoughts brewing, she went forward to greet, from afar bowed to Old Madam Shen, "Grand Dowager."

"Fourth Madam, no need to be so formal," Old Madam Shen said, her demeanor as stately as ever, accustomed to leadership. She smiled, sized up Xiqiu, nodded with admiration, "Fourth Madam has become more outstanding than ever before!"

Xiqiu blushed, and Old Madam Shen continued, "Who are all here?"

Xiqiu subtly raised her eyebrows, responding, "Madam Tang, Madam Ruan, Madam Qian, Old Madam Lou..." Listing the key figures, Old Madam Shen nodded, "Then lead me inside, it’s been too long since I’ve seen them, today we must have a good chat."

She understood the significance of Old Madam Shen’s personal visit; now that the Empress had given birth to a Prince, and within the palace, a noble concubine and beauty had announced pregnancies in succession, Old Madam Shen must also be preemptively strategizing!