The Concubine's Survival Manual

Chapter 84

Qin Niangzi managed to regain her mind, and smiled at Xiaoxue.

"Sit down!" Her tone was much gentler. "I'm afraid you won't be able to stand if you have to stand all the time!"

Xiaoxue showed gratitude, and timidly sat down on the little table under Qiniangzi's head.

"It's true that I don't have the strength..." She defended a little bit, "Otherwise, I wouldn't dare to be so unruly..."

Seventh Lady sighed secretly.

When Xiaoxue was serving in Brother Jiu's house a few years ago, how could there be rules in mind?
Even if Qi Niangzi didn't like her very much at first, she would be a little pitiful now.

"Chu Shu, this girl's method is quite clever." She murmured and brought up the past. "When did you feel something was wrong?"

Xiaoxue looked sad.

"The bowl of crispy cheese was very sweet. I put it down after a few mouthfuls. When I cleaned the room that afternoon, I didn't know what happened. When my throat was sweet, blood spurted out in one mouthful."

She told her story intermittently.

"In retrospect, it was Chu Shu who said that she was dizzy and wanted to eat some fruit. I gave up my face and went to the small kitchen to beg for food for her."

"Just after entering the small kitchen, I saw Mrs. Cao making crispy cheese... I took a bowl in the name of Ninth Brother, thinking that Ninth Brother would eat it, it would be cheaper if I didn't eat it... Chu Shu and I... ..." "In retrospect, it was Chu Shu who moved when he took the plate and put the pastry on the cabinet... I thought about it thousands of times, that was the moment she had the chance to do it..."

Of course Sister-in-Law Cao has no problem, otherwise Brother Nine would have died ten thousand times long ago. Since it wasn't Xiaoxue who had the problem, it must have been Chushu.

Seventh Lady was pondering, but didn't answer right away.

Xiaoxue also smiled bewilderedly, and continued.

"Although I understood at that time that it was Chushu who was going to kill Brother Jiu, but... what evidence do I have?"

"I took the thing back. If the girl hadn't reminded me, I wouldn't know whose stomach it went into. Even if I yelled out, Chushu would be clean... How can I tell the difference?"

"Fortunately, after I ate the bowl of crispy cheese, I just sprayed a mouthful of blood, and there was no other abnormality. I hurriedly wiped the blood on the ground, and went back with Chu Shu. Along the way, she peeked at my face several times. We I didn’t sleep well all night, but when I woke up the next day, I felt refreshed, and there was nothing wrong with it. I think she was bribed, and I’m afraid she wouldn’t dare to use too strong poison, otherwise she would be able to Where are you going to escape to?"

"I didn't expect this medicine to take effect so slowly... No one in the ordinary doctor can tell what's wrong, they only say that I have both Qi and blood deficiency! Hmph, since Chu Shu was kicked out, she never came to me to explain, she If I am determined, I will suffer from such a dumb loss. How can I tell the difference? If it weren't for Seventh Lady who is sensible and can give me a seat, I would rather accept my fate, lest I get up and be bitten by her family , and implicated my younger brothers and sisters."

With knowledge like Xiaoxue's, I'm afraid she can only rot things in her stomach.

After all, Chu Shu was the clean and unsuspecting person.Once there is a big trouble, how can Xiaoxue's family get it right?

The end of the summer heat can be regarded as exhausted!
Seventh Lady couldn't help searching for the image of Chushu in her mind.

But he only remembered that she was a delicate and delicate little girl, who was usually reticent and much more introverted than Xiaoxue.

It never occurred to her that she was the one who set up this simple and meticulous poisonous plan.If it wasn't for my extra mouthful at that time, if it wasn't for Xiaoxue, she would indeed be greedy.

I'm afraid Brother Nine looks like Xiaoxue now!
Seventh Lady shuddered.

A cold anger rose from the bottom of my heart.

In the gate of the mansion, even if there are many things in the bottom of my heart, when we meet, there is only a smile on my face.

Even if he knows intellectually that the second wife has been working hard, she wants to pull brother Jiu from the position of heir.Seeing her kindness to the juniors and respect to the elders, it is difficult for Seventh Lady to feel real hatred for her emotionally.

It's different now.

This poison took effect so slowly and acted so secretly, of course it was precious and rare.

And this kind of poison, of course, is not something Fourth Aunt can afford. ——If the fourth aunt could get it out, I'm afraid it would have been used on the eldest wife long ago!

Except for the second wife, who would be willing to use such a precious poison on Brother Jiu?
If Chushu really succeeded, wouldn't sending the young masters back to Suzhou at this time just comfort the pain of the eldest lady?
If I hadn't been vigilant that day, the second wife would have succeeded long ago!

Qin Niangzi immediately understood the eldest wife's morbid desire to protect Brother Nine.

She also understood Wang's mother's fright that day at once.

As long as there is a little negligence, Brother Jiu may die halfway.It's no wonder that the eldest wife wants to put brother Jiu under her nose to feel at ease.

But if Elder Master knew about the existence of this poison, how could he let the second wife continue to appear beside Brother Nine?

Seventh Lady is chilling all over!
For the first time, she realized that she was still too naive!

It is only by luck that I can get to where I am today.

I can't wait any longer, the second wife must be removed immediately!
If the second wife is not removed, Brother Nine will never have peace, and the situation in the Yang family will never calm down!

Xiaoxue was still rambling about expressing her feelings.

"The servant later thought that this poison should be very expensive... I am afraid that from the beginning to the end, there is only this post!"

In the past few years, Xiaoxue must have devoted all her thoughts to thinking about this matter.

It must be more thorough than Qin Niangzi.

Seventh Lady listened attentively to her analysis. "How to say?"

"You think, there are only two people in this mansion who are going to oppose our main courtyard." Xiaoxue coughed again.

Seventh Lady couldn't help patting her on the back.

It's like serving Jiu Yiniang... From top to bottom, gently caressing her chest and abdomen.

"Thank you, Seventh Lady..." Xiaoxue really felt relieved quickly, "Even if there are two such medicines in the hands of these two people, they have already used them. The second wife often comes to visit..."

As long as he can find a colorless, odorless, almost invincible slow poison like the second post, I am afraid that the second wife will find a chance to prescribe the drug to Brother Jiu.

Seventh Lady felt something was wrong again.

Although the second wife has come and gone frequently in the past few years, Brother Jiu has already eaten in his own yard, and Sister-in-law Cao has kept the small kitchen airtight.

The limited number of meals together are only during the New Year and holidays, and the ninth brother always sits eight feet away from the second wife.

Brother Jiu's defense seemed to be relaxed, but it was actually loose on the outside and tight on the inside!

"You say." She remained calm.

Listen to Xiaoxue's opinion, it's better to be a reference.

"Furthermore, I have heard from my mother that this servant girl said that... when the ladies of the family get married, they will bring such poison from their mother's house. They are preparing to go to their mother's house and give it to those disobedient housemates. After all, this kind of thing is not good. Glory, most of them are poisons collected from overseas with a lot of money. They are colorless and tasteless, but they take effect very quickly. I am afraid that the young lady will develop an arrogant temperament, so this poison will only be applied..." Xiaoxue hung on her lips. Sneer. "Your servant is thinking, this reduced amount is only the amount of two stickers, right? Half of it was given to Aunt Xiang's Ninth Lady, and the other half was cheaper for me..."

The ideas Xiaoxue has pondered over the past few years are not without reason.

Seventh Lady couldn't help thinking of Jiuyiniang.

After all, the eldest wife and the second wife are cousins ​​who are turning a corner.

Even the poison from the dowry is inherited in the same strain.

Jiu Yiniang also used half of the stickers, did the eldest wife use up the remaining half stickers, or is she still holding it in her hand?
What Xiaoxue said should be the truth.

There was no need for her to lie to herself anymore... After all, this explanation solved all the doubts of the year.

It was precisely because she didn't know that there was poison in the pasta that she calmly ate a bowl of pasta.

It was precisely because of the sudden spurt of blood that she didn't wipe off all the blood.

Otherwise, how could Chu Shu have died so early and was so ill that he couldn't even speak?

The answer was found at last, although it was out of date and no longer important because of the death of the person concerned.

"According to what you said, I did harm you." Seventh Lady calmed down and said lightly.

After all, if it wasn't for Qiniangzi's words, even if Xiaoxue wanted to steal the crispy cheese, Chu Shu would find a way to get brother Jiu to eat this bowl of poison.

Xiaoxue was clever, and hurriedly expressed her loyalty, "Girl, please don't say that... It's my honor to be able to save Brother Nine!"

Seventh Lady smiled slightly.

Fortunately or not, when life is involved, who else takes it seriously?
But given Xiaoxue's current situation, she really didn't dare to complain.

"How many younger sisters do you have in your family?" she asked.

Xiaoxue couldn't help but startled.

"In two or three years, the mansion will release another group of maids for marriage... Although Brother Nine's yard is not allowed, I can talk to Miss Six."

Qin Niangzi didn't wait for Xiaoxue to answer, and said in a low voice.

Tears appeared in Xiaoxue's eyes.

A maid like her who was kicked out because of suspicion would not have any face.Naturally, I can't talk about taking care of my sisters.

Although Xiaoxiangxue's oil and water are not as good as the main courtyard, it is still a good place that everyone admires.

If it wasn't for Seventh Lady's care, Xiaoxue wouldn't even dare to think that her own sister would still be so respectable...

"My servant thanked Seventh Lady for her care!" She immediately turned over and kowtowed to Seventh Lady.

They are all people who live in the mansion, so why don't they know how respectable Seven Niangzi is in the main courtyard now?

Not to mention arranging a person to Xiao Xiangxue, it is not difficult to arrange a person in the main courtyard.

However, as far as Xiaoxue is concerned, the current main courtyard is probably no different from Longtan and Tiger's Den, right?
Seeing her pitiful appearance of kowtowing and trying to hold back her cough, Qin Niangzi felt very uncomfortable in her heart.

"Get up!" She leaned over and pulled Xiaoxue up herself. "There's still something I haven't told you!"

Seeing Xiaoxue's sickness made Qiniangzi lose her interest in making rounds.

She is also a poor person like Aunt Jiu...

"But according to Seventh Lady's orders." Xiaoxue was not too surprised.

The past two years ago, Chu Shu died and was recounted... Qin Niangzi must have her own intentions.

Otherwise, why promise her benefits?It would be luck to not punish her!
Ever since she got the news that Qiniangzi wanted to see her, Xiaoxue didn't fall asleep all night.What is calculated is the pros and cons here.

You can protect yourself by fooling the past, but Qin Niangzi may not be able to vent her anger on her family when she is disappointed.

To be honest, maybe there is a danger of being convicted, but with Qin Niangzi's temper, why would she want to rummage about the past two years ago, just to punish a little girl?

Besides, the servants also know Qini Niangzi's temperament very well, she has always been magnanimous... she won't make people work in vain.

With this move, she made the right bet.

Xiaoxue turned her head sideways and listened intently to Qiniangzi's instructions.

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Mother Liang waited for Xiaoxue to leave before entering the West Side Courtyard.

"Can I ask if something happened?" she asked Bai Lu softly.

Bai Lu shook her head, looked at Xi Lijian, bit her lower lip, and spoke like a gnat.

"Seventh Lady is still in a trance, and we dare not disturb her."

Mother Liang had no choice but to go into the Xili room by herself.

As expected, Qin Niangzi was leaning on her arm, staring blankly at the candlestick, thinking about something.

Mother Liang didn't dare to disturb her, so she respectfully stood aside with her hands down.

It took a moment for Seventh Lady to come back to her senses, and hurriedly got up to be polite, "I have neglected Mama Liang."

He blamed Liang's mother again, "You didn't call me either."

Liang's mother just laughed, "Seventh lady, don't embarrass mother, there are no rules, and I dare not disturb the girl at will."

Mama Liang wasn't like this in the past...

However, it is of course a good thing to be respected by others.

Qin Niangzi was no longer polite to Liang's mother on this matter.

Bai Lu served tea and came in, Qin Niangzi appreciated Liang Mama's sitting, and the two sat down and talked.

"This matter is very strange..." Seventh Lady hesitated, "Fortunately, I didn't report the matter to my wife directly... I don't know how to tell my mother."

Mama Liang thought it was very interesting, "Oh? Seventh lady just say, what are you afraid of with Mama Liang?"

Seventh Lady sighed.

"Xiaoxue said that in the past few days, she bumped into... that thing several times in the clean room!" She approached Mama Liang and began to talk softly.

Mother Liang shrugged her shoulders and covered her mouth.

"That, that thing?" There was already some fear in the voice.

The women in the deep house are no longer afraid of ghosts and gods.

"I suspect that Xiaoxue is a little..." Qin Niangzi nodded her head, "Is it possible to say such absurd words? Mama Liang, don't believe it. It's a good thing that my wife didn't get involved in this matter, otherwise in the first lunar month Yes, it's too disappointing."

Mother Liang stood up and nodded in a daze, and couldn't help asking, "What did she say?"

"I have been asking for a long time, and I can only ask these few words." Seventh Lady shook her head, her face full of shame, "It's because I rushed in, and you have made so much effort for me. This How can you believe the gods and ghosts? Even if you tell your wife in front of you, it will only increase your worries... I think, let’s just forget about it!"

"This..." Seeing the determination on Qin Niangzi's face, Liang's mother had no choice but to agree. "You're right, it's better not to worry about your wife!"

After a few words of politeness with Qin Niangzi, he hesitated to leave.

Qin Niangzi also ordered Bai Lu, "Help me send Mama Liang back... Say no a few more times, I'm the one who rushed in, I didn't expect that girl Xiaoxue to be in trouble..."

Bai Lu pursed her lips and sent Mama Liang out of the room.

Seventh Lady let out a sigh of relief and slumped her shoulders.

Acting is not her specialty.

Li Xia's light footsteps reached her side.

"You didn't have a few mouthfuls of food at noon. I went to the small kitchen and asked for the bad cakes newly made by Mrs. Cao. Would you like to pad your stomach first?"

Accompanied by her arrival, there is also the hot aroma of freshly baked distiller's grain cakes and the fragrance of tea.

Qin Niangzi showed a sincere smile to Lixia.

"Well, I'm really kind of hungry."

As he spoke, he picked up a piece of pancake and brought it to his mouth, but he couldn't eat it after two bites, and he thought about ordering Li Xia, "Go out on vacation tomorrow, and help me bring the letter to Aunt Zhou. Yes, buy a few things..."

(End of this chapter)