The Concubine's Survival Manual

Chapter 54

Wu Niangzi didn't dare to neglect, she lowered her head and started talking without looking at anyone.

"At that time, my cousin just came in from the outside and met Mr. Zhang...Mr. Zhang gave him a dagger, saying that he bought it from a Japanese. It was forged from Japanese steel. It can cut gold and jade, and cut iron like mud... "

The eldest wife and the second lady both let out a sigh of relief.

Everyone knew that things were not as simple as Xu Fengjia said.

Fortunately, the eldest wife gave Xu Fengjia a chance to collude a confession...

Back then in Huanshawu, everyone who should have heard what Xu Fengjia said.

"My cousin took me into Baifang Garden, saying that he wanted to see if he could really cut gold and cut jade." Wu Niangzi lowered her head, her voice drifted out from under her bangs, and fell to the dust in a heavy, whirling voice. inside. "We planned to go to Yuyuxuan to watch the craftsmen repairing the branches of the pear tree. Unexpectedly, when we arrived in front of Huanshawu, we saw the seventh and ninth brothers in girls' clothes talking to the Tongfang in Huanshawu."

The old man remained calm and listened silently.

"The cousin said to me, Qiniangzi is very courageous! Last time in Taihu Lake, he pretended to throw Qiniangzi into the lake, but Qiniangzi ignored him. Let's see if Qiniangzi is afraid of knives! Said, So I walked up with the dagger, my cousin was quick... the dagger was swaying between his fingers, but it scared the whole room." Fifth Lady turned her head, looked at Seventh Lady, bit her lip again, turned her head away go. "He just said a few words to Brother Nine. I was standing far away, so I don't know what they said. Thinking about it, my cousin has been very skilled in martial arts since he was a child, and he is also a decent person. He will definitely not hurt Seventh Lady."

Seventh Lady has already made up her mind.

Brother Nine suddenly changed into a woman's clothes and appeared in Huanshawu. This matter itself was suspicious, and there was no one around him... Even if he didn't meet Xu Fengjia, something else might have happened!
The eldest wife has always held brother Jiu in her palm, why did she let him make such a big commotion by himself?
Sure enough, the eldest lady's face gradually turned ugly.

"There are a lot of things going on in the mansion these days, and there are always guests coming and going..." She said to the elder, with a half intention of distinguishing.

The old man tilted his head, put his elbows on the side of his face, and hummed lightly.

His face was half hidden in the shadow of the candle, only a pair of eyes that were very similar to Wu Niangzi were bright, under the dim candlelight, he couldn't see any joy or anger.

"I don't know what Cousin said to Brother Nine, but Brother Nine suddenly turned around and wanted to leave, but he tripped on the ground... Cousin laughed and chased after him." Fifth Lady's voice became softer, "Bending down , wanted to pull him up, and said, "Yang Qi, so you are also afraid sometimes"... Then, he gasped. The knife in his hand also fell to the ground, and the Tongfang of Huanshawu I took a few steps forward, trying to persuade a fight, only to realize that brother Jiu's face had been cut somehow! We were all panicked for a moment..."

The elder raised his voice slightly, "Did you not see how brother Jiu got scratched?"

"My cousin bent over with his back to us at the time, covering Brother Jiu, I didn't see clearly." Fifth Lady hesitated for a moment, murmured while thinking.

Seventh Lady suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.

It doesn't matter how Brother Jiu got scratched.

The important thing is, has anyone seen the process of the matter clearly...

The old man tilted his head and muttered.

Wu Niangzi pursed her lips, her back was tense, she lowered her head and refused to let others see the expression on her face clearly.

"Get up!" The old man slowed down his tone.

Turning her head, she stared at Seventh Lady.

The fifth lady stood up, still a little staggering for a while, the second lady took a few steps forward, helped her younger sister and took her aside.

For a while, everyone looked at Seventh Lady.

Seventh Lady sighed inwardly.

Instead, I hope that someone can't hold back and asks.

The eldest wife already knew that Xu Fengjia had bullied her in Taihu Lake. The fifth lady just said this, and she also exposed the grievances between Xu Fengjia and her to the elder.

With Xu Fengjia's temperament, if he fails once, there will be a second time.

He just got a new dagger, and seeing "Seventh Lady" head on, there's no reason not to go up and scare her.It seems that there is nothing unreasonable to say...

But this matter sounds simple, but after careful consideration, it is full of doubts.

Why did Brother Nine change into a woman's attire, why didn't he reveal his identity...

Why did Seventh Lady enter Baifang Garden at such a time to play on the swing with Sixth Lady.

Why did Xu Fengjia just bow her head to pull Brother Jiu, but in the end, both of them got scratched?
Why did Wu Niangzi only describe the part where Brother Nine was scratched, but didn't explain Xu Fengjia's hand?

A very simple thing, if it falls into the eyes of a caring person, it will become very complicated.What's more, this matter is not easy!
Besides, Wu Niangzi obviously didn't tell the truth...

The eldest lady coughed lightly.

His tone was rather soft.

"Xiaoqi, do you see that brother Jiu is wearing your clothes?"

Seventh Lady clenched her fists secretly.

"Xiaoqi's clothes are all well-known! After making 24 sets at Xianxiufang this spring, she didn't get any new clothes, and my wife knows...Now I go back to the West Side Courtyard to count, and I think I can order 23 sets. "

The eldest lady slowed down a little.

What Qin Niangzi said is the truth. In late autumn, she only rotates three or four sets of clothes. Although each piece is expensive, there are only a few sets. She is by the eldest wife's side every day, how can the eldest wife not recognize her? Bring out her raiment.

Brother Jiu was not wearing the clothes of the West Side Courtyard.

The Eldest Master exchanged a look with the Eldest Wife.

Seventh Lady lowered her eyes, staring at her toes, without speaking.

It's better to be still than to move. At this time, what to distinguish, it seems that I have a guilty conscience.

The old man pondered for a moment, then said calmly, "Go to Huanshawu to see brother Jiu!"

He let it go so lightly.

Seventh Lady was also somewhat surprised.

The eldest lady moved her mouth and swallowed the words again.

Then they entered Huanshawu.

The three sisters in Huanshawu were all serving Brother Nine, who was already sleeping soundly, snoring slightly, and his complexion gradually turned rosy.

Everyone is relieved.

The eldest wife asked Lichun. "Has Ouyang Langzhong gone back?"

Li Chun's face was pale with exhaustion.

"The old man is too old to be tired, so he has gone back to rest." She replied tactfully.

The Ouyang family has practiced medicine for generations, and has controlled the Imperial Hospital for a hundred years. The status of the Yang family may not allow the old genius doctor to be on call day and night.

The eldest lady couldn't help frowning slightly. "I'm afraid Brother Jiu will be frightened at night!"

After a child is frightened, he may cry at night and have a high fever that cannot be cured, and some folks call him a ghost.

"Ouyang's genius doctor also prescribed some soothing medicine." Li Chun said again, "He also said that the young master of the Quan family is visiting Ouyang's house. If you are worried, you can invite young master Quan to come over for consultation tomorrow."

The old man showed a pensive look.

The eldest wife was a little annoyed, "The old genius doctor's airs are a bit too big."

The old man didn't seem surprised.

"The Ouyang family has always been impartial, and they don't want to be involved in the battles in the palace or the mansion." He said indifferently, "It's enough of face for the old genius doctor to come here to treat Brother Jiu."

He just looked at Brother Jiu and said slowly, "Let the young master of the Quan family take a look. The medical skills of the Quan family come from a school that has been lost in the previous dynasty. It's not comparable, the young master of the Quan family is also the head of the two families, as long as he says he's fine, then he's fine."

"The Quan family has never had any friendship with us." The eldest wife hesitated. "Besides... it's..."

"It's enough to ask the third aunt to come forward." The elder also sighed, "Although they belong to two parties, they are both dignitaries in Beijing, so I still have some face. Didn't Master Quan send someone to ask How are you doing with my third aunt?"

Seventh Lady showed a puzzled look.

Parents and sisters are worried about Brother Nine, so naturally they all hope that he can be treated by the best doctor. Even if Brother Nine is fine now, there is always another layer of insurance to be at ease.

But according to what the eldest wife said, she might not be willing to have anything to do with the Quan family.

After all, the Eldest Master and Eldest Wife are getting old. After guarding Brother Jiu for a while, they showed tiredness.

The eldest wife asked the elder to rest in Huanshawu.

"It's time to reconcile accounts in the yamen, so the master can't sleep short."

The Elder just half-pushed and went up to the second floor.

Before leaving, he asked again, "Who helped Brother Jiu up at that time?"

The three sisters looked at each other.

Not knowing who it was, he pursed his lips and stood up with a smile.

The old man took a look at her and calmed down, "Shuxia come with me."

Bo Xia and Zhong Xia also went out to find a few women, and brought a beauty couch for the eldest wife.

The eldest wife didn't refuse either, she leaned on the couch, and stared at Brother Jiu thoughtfully.

(End of this chapter)