Exchange Fate! She Saved the whole family and the Short-Lived Marquis!-Chapter 129: Perhaps the Second Young Lady Misses Someone...
No matter how reluctant Lin Qingqing was, if she wanted to marry Xiao Fengxing as the main wife, she had to agree to the Old Madam Xiao’s request to enter the residence discreetly.
Five days was too short a time, and even for a low-key marriage, there were still many things to prepare.
In recent days, Mrs. Lin was busy organizing Lin Qingqing’s dowry in the residence.
Cheng Yuanshan had gone to the Northern Desert for business.
Two days before Lin Qingqing was to marry Xiao Fengxing, Fu Shinian received a letter delivered by pigeon from Cheng Yuanshan.
It was Manager Zheng, the main shopkeeper of the Cheng Family in the capital, who delivered the letter to Fu Shinian.
Upon reading the letter, Fu Shinian dared not delay for a moment and quickly said, "Prepare the carriage, to the Marquis’ residence!"
Chunmian and Chunyu did not know what the letter contained, but upon reading it, Fu Shinian’s expression changed dramatically.
Chunmian hurried to call someone to prepare the carriage, and Chunyu helped Fu Shinian change clothes.
Fu Shinian put away the letter and took Chunyu with her to the Marquis’ residence.
Previously, she had been taking Chunmian out more often, which made Chunyu a bit upset.
So Fu Shinian would alternate between taking the two of them out.
Upon arriving at the Changping Marquis’ residence, Fu Shinian went straight to the Blessings and Longevity Residence of the Old Madam Xiao.
"Why are you in such a hurry?" The Old Madam smiled when she saw Fu Shinian and said, "The day after tomorrow is Xiao Fengxing and Lin Qingqing’s wedding day. I said no banquet, and Xiao Fengxing agreed because of his facial injury, unwilling to show his face in public."
As for whether Lin Qingqing’s marriage would be grand, Xiao Fengxing did not care.
Frankly, what Xiao Fengxing cared most about was himself.
"Their marriage is turning out to be such a disappointment," the Old Madam said with a smile, "Do you want to come and see the spectacle?"
"I will not join this spectacle." Fu Shinian quickly took out the letter from her bosom and said, "Old Madam, I am here for something urgent."
Fu Shinian handed the letter to the Old Madam and explained: "During the New Year, did Lin Qingqing not send two potted plants? I asked the Old Madam for some soil to give to my uncle from the Cheng Family."
"My uncle from the Cheng Family went to the Northern Desert and indeed found something for me. He sent a letter back immediately," Fu Shinian said, "This is my uncle’s reply from the Cheng Family."
The Old Madam, noticing Fu Shinian’s reaction, had a guess in her heart.
As she read the letter, her face grew more somber.
"Good!" The Old Madam held the letter, hands trembling, "I should have used the medicine while Qinglan Residence’s face was injured, making it never heal!"
Though the two potted plants were sent by Lin Qingqing, Lin Qingqing and Xiao Fengxing were of one mind.
The Old Madam didn’t even need to figure out who the mastermind was since neither Xiao Fengxing nor Lin Qingqing could evade responsibility.
"Unfortunately, fearing that there might be a problem with the plants, I had them thrown away long ago, and now there’s no way to confront them," the Old Madam said through clenched teeth.
As long as the plants remained in the residence, they would pose a threat to Xiao Chengyu.
So the Old Madam did not even have them put into storage but had them directly thrown far away from the residence.
No chance was given for any contact with Xiao Chengyu.
Fu Shinian said, "Looking at it differently, it’s fortunate they were thrown far away; otherwise, if they remained in the residence, even not being with the Marquis, there could have been a chance for contact, wouldn’t that be dangerous?"
"It’s likely that Xiao Fengxing and Lin Qingqing had this thought in mind, believing that with your caution, you wouldn’t place the plants near the Marquis. But as long as they were in the residence, there would eventually be a time when the Marquis would encounter them. Day after day, combined with their future actions elsewhere, could worsen the Marquis’s illness."
"I heard the Marquis say that he had previously recovered but suddenly relapsed and worsened," Fu Shinian continued, "With the Old Madam and Marquis’s caution, they would certainly not use anything connected to him. He seeks to harm, and defenses can’t foresee every eventuality, leading to unforeseen relapses in the Marquis’s health."
"You are right," the Old Madam nodded, "With Chengyu’s health seemingly improved now, had those two potted plants not been thrown away, Chengyu’s health might relapse at this moment."
"But like this, obtaining proof is impossible," the Old Madam said angrily.
Now, even Lin Qingqing has married into the Marquis’s residence, making it even harder to guard against.
"Once Lin Qingqing enters the residence and conspires with Xiao Fengxing, they need not leave to discuss their schemes, which actually makes it easier to handle," Fu Shinian said, "The entire Marquis’s residence is under the Old Madam’s control; you are bound to catch their wrongdoing."
"You are right," the Old Madam nodded, "Once Lin Qingqing enters the residence, I must be even more vigilant."
Fu Shinian delivered the message and did not linger much longer.
As for what to do in the future, the Old Madam would have her ideas, and there was no need to dwell on it.
As long as the Old Madam’s precautions are tighter and she actively seeks out Xiao Fengxing’s faults, they are bound to be caught.
"Leaving so soon?" The Old Madam was somewhat reluctant, "You’ve been coming less often lately."
"With the imperial exam approaching, the family surrounds my brother who is busy," Fu Shinian explained, "I am also helping, not wanting to be the only one out and about while the family is occupied."
Besides, Xiao Chengyu thought she was enamored with him.
She dared not visit the Marquis’s residence frequently anymore.
As long as Xiao Chengyu’s health was assured, it was enough.
"Indeed." The Old Madam nodded, "Since your family is busy, I won’t keep you."
"By the way, the chef recently made some new pastries. Take one back to try," the Old Madam said, "Tell me which you like when you come next time, and I’ll have the chef make your favorites."
"Okay," Fu Shinian accepted openly with a smile, "After I try them, I’ll send someone to let you know."
"Very well, very well." The Old Madam smiled cheerfully.
She liked Fu Shinian’s straightforward acceptance.
It was much more satisfying than those who liked something but insisted on an affected refusal.
"My Lord," Shaoyao rushed to the study and whispered, "Miss Fu suddenly came to the residence."
Xiao Chengyu paused his writing, the ink from the brush tip dripping onto the paper.
"Why is she here?" Xiao Chengyu asked.
The young lady hadn’t been here for days.
Since their last talk, she seldom came to the residence.
Counting carefully, it had been more than a month since her last visit.
"I do not know," Shaoyao said, "Maybe she misses..."
Xiao Chengyu’s gaze wavered slightly, but then Shaoyao continued: "Misses the Old Madam, so she came to chat with her."
Xiao Chengyu: "..."
Xiao Chengyu took a deep breath, but he was no longer in the mood to write.
He put down the brush, just in time to hear Jing Lai say: "My Lord, you haven’t paid your respects to the Old Madam this afternoon."
Shaoyao couldn’t help but glance at Jing Lai, who was indeed daring to mention this.
During his breaks, the Marquis would go to the Old Madam in the morning for greetings.
