Chapter 117: Retribution Unsatisfied (Part 2)

  Liu was originally a smooth talker, and now with Ronghua, she was even more enthusiastic, warmly inviting Ronghua to meet Mrs. Xue and the second lady, then sitting down to chat with Ronghua.

  "I also went on your wedding day, but I didn't see the bride."

  Ronghua's face turned red and she lowered her head with a smile.

  Liu said: "However, I have seen you, Marquis," Liu's expression became somewhat unusual, "Outside they all say that you are the Cold-Faced Marquis."

  Rong Hua smiled slightly, "Some words are exaggerated."

  Liu looked at Rong Hua's appearance, raised an eyebrow, and her face turned red with joy. She knew that this smile was genuine, so it seemed that what she said was true. Then she smiled and said: "Sister is a lucky person."

  This statement is profound, marrying into a noble family doesn't necessarily mean good fortune. Take the eldest lady of the Changning Manor, Qin Shi, for example - she's such a kind person, yet her husband hasn't been faithful to her. Liu Shi whispered: "The eldest lady has never been in good health, and during her pregnancies, it was always a struggle. She barely made it through childbirth this last time, but unfortunately didn't survive the ordeal. Your sister and I visited her several times, and your sister even brought over a doctor specializing in women's illnesses, but there was nothing he could do."

  Ronghua took a glance at Shuhua.

  Shu Hua sat on one side with a slight frown, somewhat absent-minded.

  Ronghua said: "Sister's illness has improved a lot, was it also cured by that doctor?" Liu Shi smiled and said: "Of course, it was still the doctor I asked my father to find, his prescription is very good."

  Shu Hua looked much better than before, at least she could walk without being supported by others. However, her face still showed signs of fatigue, and if it weren't for the makeup covering it up, her complexion would likely be pale. Shu Hua sat on one side and didn't like to talk to people much, only waiting for Mrs. Liu to go see other acquaintances' wives. Then, she took a step forward and whispered to Rong Hua: "Something happened to Mother last night, do you know? Has anyone been sent back to the mansion to check?"

  Ronghua's expression changed slightly, "Yesterday when Spring Yao came back, she didn't mention anything about Eldest Madam," "I even sent someone to send her back last night, but she didn't say that Mother was unwell." Shuhua said: "After a while I'll go back and take a look, you also tell your husband's family to let me visit my mother's home."

  Rong Hua nodded and said, "I'll go talk about it."

  Shu Hua suddenly had no other choice, when Rong Hua entered the mansion she was already married. At first, when she saw this eighth sister, she still had the idea of marrying her off to the Shangshu Mansion. Who would have thought that in the end, Rong Hua would actually marry someone even better than her? She also heard Liu's words just now, and seeing Rong Hua's smile, a hint of envy arose in her heart. But soon she came around, thinking that all this was just superficial. How good could things be for Rong Hua, a concubine-born daughter marrying into such a family?

  Men always like new things and get tired of old ones. Shu Hua suddenly thought of Zhao Xuanhuan, and her heart felt a chill, her chest also feeling somewhat suffocated.

  The courtesy has been extended, Shu Hua's old illness has not healed and her body is weak. Just then, she saw Mrs. Cai and Chu Shi coming from behind, so Shu Hua hurriedly went to greet them and exchanged a few words with Mrs. Cai and Chu Shi. Mrs. Cai came over and said: "Everyone says you shouldn't come, but you insist on not listening." She looked at Madame Ningbo, Chu Shi, and continued: "This child has some affection for the eldest lady, so she can't help but see her off."

  "Chu said: 'I know, it's also Mrs. Tao who is thinking of her daughter-in-law's illness and has brought Lang Zhong to see her,' saying that while looking at Shuhua, 'Mrs. Tao is a thoughtful person.'"

  Ronghua looked back and saw that Shuhua's face didn't look good. Mrs. Cai smiled on the side, but Chu Shi's words were actually kind, yet her gaze was strange.

  Chu Shi returned to the front, and Cai Fu Ren instructed Shu Hua to be more careful and also let Liu Shi, the second wife, return with Shu Hua.

  Shu Hua whispered in Mrs. Cai's ear, "I want to go take a look first before I can feel at ease."

  Mrs. Cai's face sank, and she said in surprise: "How could such a thing happen? You go back and take a look first, I'll also go see my aunt when I have time."

  Shu Hua nodded and left with her people first.

  After seeing off Shu Hua, Mrs. Cai went to Yonghua, who was not far away. Yonghua came forward and paid respects to Mrs. Cai. Mrs. Cai smiled and said: "It's been a few days since I saw you, and you've become even more beautiful. You're really young. The other day when I entered the palace to see the Imperial Noble Consort, she mentioned that among the first-class ladies with imperial edicts, Madame Wu Mu is actually the youngest."

  Ronghua's face turned red, she lowered her head and smiled, "It's all thanks to Your Majesty's kindness."

  Madam Cai smiled and said: "Last time the Imperial Noble Consort saw your portrait, she said you looked like Princess Honghua, and also said that if there's an opportunity, she must meet you."

  The old lady has been saying that she will take her to the palace to thank her in two days.

  "Indeed, madam," Ronghua smiled and said.

  Madam Cai looked at Ronghua with a smile on her face and didn't say much, "Have you heard that the Emperor is going to Bishu to escape the heat?"

  This is also a common topic of conversation among wives.

  Ronghua nodded, "I've heard Madame Tai mention it before."

  Madam Cai asked seemingly unintentionally, "I wonder if the Duke will follow along?" She paused for a moment and then smiled, saying: "Perhaps the Emperor will take pity on your newlywed bliss and let the Duke stay in the capital."

  Ronghua blushed and said, "Madam is intentionally embarrassing me, no matter what time it is, we must prioritize important matters."

  Mrs. Cai smiled slightly, the original Tao Ruolan was not eye-catching, just a polite and somewhat clever young lady, but now she is different, she just said a few words

  Tao Ronghua already understood her meaning.

  After speaking with Rong Hua, Mrs. Cai went over and sat down beside Mrs. Xue.

  Mrs. Cai was a smooth talker, and in no time she had Mrs. Xue smiling. Mrs. Xue the second saw that Mrs. Cai had also come forward, but standing aside for half a day, she still couldn't...

  Insert a few sentences of chromium.

  After dinner, Ronghua told Mrs. Xue about Eldest Mistress's discomfort.

  Mrs. Xue said: "I don't know how serious the illness of your mother is, but in principle, you should go back to serve her, it's what a child should do. However, since it's your new marriage, there are rules, and you must come back tonight."

  Ronghua nodded, "Don't worry, mother, I understand."

  On the way back to the Tao mansion, Rong Hua remembered what Mrs. Cai had said the day before. Mrs. Cai's meaning was already very clear: she was telling her that this time when the Emperor went to the summer resort, Master Hou should think of a way to follow him.

  The Empress is the one who can best understand the Emperor's intentions... Last time, Shu Ming Rong also meant to follow along, could it be that something will happen in the capital city when the Emperor goes? The Emperor has not gone to the capital for many years, how come he suddenly wants to go this year?

  Ronghua thought, unknowingly they had already arrived at the Tao residence. Jinxiu got off first and then helped her down.

  Ronghua raised her head and saw Third Aunt Liao walking towards her with a smile.

  Ronghua stepped forward and greeted her, Liao's wife warmly took her hand, and the two of them walked into the courtyard chatting.

  Rong Hua asked Liao in a low voice, "Third Aunt, what's wrong with Mother?"

  Liao also did not hide it, "They all said that last night was accidentally fallen, fell heavily, and broke the hip bone."

  They all say it's...

  Anyone can understand what this means.

  The two of them went to a quiet place, Liao pulled Yung Hua quietly and said: "Have you heard?"

  "Lord Guo's son was arrested last night for killing someone."

  Rong Hua couldn't help but stare blankly, and asked in surprise: "Is this news accurate?"

  Liao said: "It's already been agreed upon, I heard it from the old lady. The whole mansion is talking about it."

  "Right, Big Uncle is looking for someone to go with Gu Ying to get a divorce."

  It seems that Tao Zheng'an thought of a way, but after handling Gu Ying's affairs, it should be a good thing, but the atmosphere in the mansion is a bit strange.

  "The old lady just mentioned you and said she would send someone to the Xue residence to ask you to come back for a visit. But it was also said by the eldest niece that you will be coming back soon."

  Ronghua said: "In Changning Bo's mansion, elder sister told me."

  Liao said with deep meaning: "I think the old lady means that there is something to discuss with you, and you should be prepared in your heart."

  Rong Hua nodded slightly.

  Ronghua followed Liao's wife into the main room, as soon as they entered the door, they smelled a pungent medicinal smell. The maids were all standing aside, no one dared to speak, only listening to the old lady's low groans. Shuhua comforted her on the side, "Mother, just bear with it for a while, after applying this medicine, you will feel more comfortable, the doctor said that these two days are the most difficult to get through."

  Shu Hua sat on the edge of the bed and personally applied medicine to Madame, while Rong Hua stepped forward to pay her respects to Madame and was about to lend a hand. Madame weakly waved her hand at her and said with a lack of energy: "It's enough that your elder sister is here."

  The lady didn't want her to see herself in a sorry state, did she?

  Ronghua stood aside and waited until Shuhua had finished applying the medicine before stepping forward again.

  The lady didn't say much more, only saying: "It's not a big deal, just rest for a while and you'll be fine. You're newly married and have rules to follow, can't stay out overnight, go see the old lady and then head back early!"

  Ronghua said: "I'll go ask if there's any good medicine for setting bones, and if it's available, I'll bring some back to Mother."

  The lady raised her eyes weakly and glanced at Rong Hua, "It's hard for you to have this heart." After a pause, she said: "How is it over there? If there's any trouble, come back and tell me, if your mother's family doesn't help you, who will?"

  Rong Hua nodded again, "Mother should take good care of her body."

  The old lady closed her eyes and waved her hand, "Go down."

  Ronghua and Liao left the house together, while Shuhua stayed behind to continue talking with the old lady. Liao and Ronghua walked together through the corridor, escorting her all the way to the old lady's Millennium Residence. "I still have other things to attend to, you go in first and pay your respects to the old lady."

  Ronghua said: "I'll go talk to Aunt San again in a while."

  Watching the second lady Liao leave, Rong Hua entered the courtyard. The maid Tong reported in a loud voice, and Yu Qing hurried out to greet her. She went forward to pay respects to Rong Hua, "Young mistress has returned." Rong Hua asked: "Is grandmother resting?"

  Rong Hua's current identity, Cao Qing didn't dare to be careless and said obediently: "No, the old lady is waiting for the young lady."

  Qing led Ronghua into the inner chamber, where Old Lady sat in a chair drinking tea. Ronghua stepped forward and greeted Old Lady with a bow. Old Lady smiled and beckoned to Ronghua, "Ba Lian Shou, come sit over here."

  Rong Hua sat down, and after serving tea, Cong Qing hurriedly retreated and went out.

  Mrs. Tao said a few intimate words to Ronghua, then handed over the thing in her hand, "Ba Lian, you take a look at what this is?"

  The old lady is showing Ronghua something.

  Mom is sick and has been worried all day. In the evening, she needs to go to United Hospital to queue up for tomorrow's appointment, but it's not sure if she can get in line.