Chapter 498: Red Mansion: Welcoming Spring ()
Chapter 498: Red Mansion: Welcoming Spring ()
In an instant, a stone caused a thousand waves, and the faces of several people in the room changed instantly.
Jia She gritted his teeth and asked, "Are you serious?"
"Master, I will never lie!
If you don't believe me, you can go somewhere else and find some skilled doctors to come back and have them check on Second Madam."
"What do you mean by that?"
Wang Xifeng was not stupid. She immediately understood the key, but she just didn't want to believe it.
"That's what I mean. I think Second Madam must have consulted a doctor in the capital.
But they must have said that you are in good health and that you are not ready to have children yet, right?"
"Yes, but every time I went to see it, I kept it a secret from others."
"It's a secret, but you won't go alone, right?"
In an instant, Wang Xifeng's face turned pale and sweat poured down.
He suddenly grabbed Hua'er's hand and said, "Miss Hua, my body..."
Huaer patted the back of her hand gently,
"Second Madam, don't scare yourself. You'll be fine as long as you take good care of yourself.
It's just that the situation in the mansion means you can't rest and recuperate."
Finally, Jia She came to the conclusion directly, "Let's not worry about it for now, let's talk about it after the New Year.
Huaer, go back with Second Grandma later and clear out those bad things around her first.
As for recuperating, there is no need to rush."
Wang Xifeng was so angry that her whole body was shaking. They both stepped forward and took her hand.
"Sister-in-law, don't be angry. Now that we know about it, just be careful next time."
"But I, but I..."
Wang Xifeng burst into tears of grievance.
There were even some bitterness that she couldn't express openly and could only swallow.
After all, she was her own aunt. When she came back, she told her mother that she wanted to marry her husband's nephew.
With her care, I will surely live a peaceful and worry-free life.
Her parents also took this into consideration, so they agreed to the marriage and married her off with a grand ceremony.
When she first got married, her aunt handed over the affairs of the mansion to her on the grounds that she was in poor health and that she was the daughter-in-law of the eldest wife.
At that time, she and her parents thought that this was a sign that her aunt valued her.
And she was stupid too. The first time the government ran out of money, she went to her aunt to ask for money.
Her aunt looked embarrassed at the time, saying that the family really had little money and had been using her dowry to supplement their expenses over the years.
So she foolishly fell into her trap and actually used her dowry to supplement the money.
A few years passed and I still didn't get pregnant.
I thought it was because I was too tired.
But I didn't expect that it was not the case at all.
She wanted to cut off her own chances of having children so as to pave the way for his second wife!
Wang Xifeng fell into self-doubt for a while. She no longer had the strength of a mistress of the house, and her whole body exuded a sense of helplessness and sadness.
This made Jia Lian feel a little moved, and he suddenly felt guilty. He had taken his anger out on her because she was Lady Wang's niece.
But they also forgot that they actually grew up together as childhood sweethearts.
Silently came to her side and wiped away her tears.
"Don't cry. After the New Year, I'll take you to see a doctor somewhere else."
Wang Xifeng finally calmed down, and Xing Shi quickly ordered someone to fetch her some water. She washed and put on makeup again. Only when she looked no more abnormal did everyone leave.
When they both took Yue'er back, Siqi and Xiuju suddenly became nervous.
Anything given by the elders, even a cat or a dog, is more valuable than these.
He gave them both a soothing look and said.
"Let's go back first."
After returning to the house, Shuangshuang said, "Yue'er was given by my father. She will receive the share of the head maid from now on. This has been reported to the Second Madam.
As for Xiu Ju, she will also receive the share of a maid in the future, but I will make up for the shortfall privately."
Xiu Ju immediately kowtowed in gratitude, "Thank you, young lady!"
They both gently helped her up. "I know you've been loyal to me all these years, but the rules are there and can't be crossed. I have no choice but to put you in an awkward position."
"No, no, no, young lady, I will not feel wronged by your words."
Shuangshuang reassured the two again, "Siqi and Xiuju's affairs remain unchanged, they will continue to do what they did before.
As for Xiaoyue, just stay with me and get familiar with the situation first."
The three maids all knelt down and saluted Shuangshuang, "Yes, young lady!"
Huaer followed Wang Xifeng back to the courtyard where they lived. Wang Xifeng drove everyone out with a serious face.
Then he looked at Hua'er pleadingly, "Miss Hua, please help me check it out."
Hua'er didn't say anything. She searched the house carefully and found several items.
There is the purse she carries with her on a daily basis, her favorite bracelets, and her favorite clothes.
And so on and so forth, covering everything she needs for food, clothing, housing and transportation.
When Wang Xifeng looked at these things, she could no longer stop and lay on the bed crying loudly.
Jia Lian felt a little upset, so he went in and gently stroked her back to comfort her.
"Don't worry. I think since Father is willing to expose this matter, he must have a solution. Let's wait and see."
"But why is she doing this?"
Jia Lian sighed softly, "Everyone in the world is busy pursuing profit!"
Wang Xifeng threw herself into Jia Lian's arms and cried bitterly.
"But I didn't bother her at all!"
The relationship between the two has not broken down yet. Jia Lian also has some affection for Wang Xifeng, so he holds her tightly in his arms and comforts her gently.
"Okay, the past is the past. Next year we will find an opportunity to escape from the mansion, take good care of ourselves, have another child, and everything will be over."
In the blink of an eye, it’s Chinese New Year.
Shuangshuang, along with the other two girls and Baoyu, stayed with the old lady or the first and second wives, visiting relatives and friends.
All they have to do is kowtow, wish people a happy new year, and then receive gifts.
After the New Year, Siqi put another box for her in the private warehouse.
When Wang Xifeng returned to her parents' home, she secretly told her mother about her affairs.
Her mother was so angry that she wanted to come over and beat Lady Wang up, but Wang Xifeng stopped her.
"Mom, my father-in-law said that he has his own plans for this matter after the New Year.
I just hope you will cooperate with him when the time comes."
"Okay then. I'll talk to your father."
“No, mother.
The back and palm of your hand are all made of flesh. I am your biological child, so I can tell you without any reservations.
But my aunt is his biological sister whom he has spoiled since childhood. Who would have thought that he would do something so irrational just to excuse his biological sister?
"Shouldn't it be...right? You are her only daughter. She has loved you terribly since you were little. How could she ignore your opinion for an outsider?"
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