Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 464 - 467: Visitor (5)

Ruan Jingliu waved his hand: "No need, I shall visit the Hu Mansion shortly!"

Xiqiu was about to say something when Chunliu lifted the curtain first and revealed her face, saying: "Madam, Madam Hu is here."

Xiqiu was momentarily stunned upon hearing this, and looked towards Ruan Jingliu, who also raised an eyebrow and shook her head, indicating that she had not invited her.

Xiqiu was even more puzzled, as Ruan Jingliu had just arrived at the mansion, and Madam Hu followed right after. Such an eagerness piqued her curiosity; just who in the Hu Family had fallen seriously ill!

"Let her in." Xiqiu said, and Chunliu went out. In a moment, she led Madam Hu inside, who smiled while observing the room’s furnishings, nodded to Xiqiu, exchanged greetings with Ruan Jingliu, and then said with a smile: "I came to pay respects to the Grand Dowager, and upon hearing that Nurse Zhang is visiting the Fourth Madam, I was anxious and thought to meet her."

Truly here to pay respects to the Grand Dowager? What a coincidence.

Xiqiu smiled and said: "No need for formalities, Madam. Please sit!" After saying this, she asked Maid Chunyan to serve tea.

Madam Hu sat down on a red lacquer rosewood chair to the side.

Ruan Jingliu and Xiqiu exchanged glances, and with a subtle tone, she asked: "I’ve already notified your mansion that I would visit at 3 p.m., Madam, what is the meaning of this?"

Straightforward and candid!

A hint of embarrassment appeared on Madam Hu’s face. She looked at Xiqiu and said with a smile: "I’ve been presumptuous." Pausing, she sighed: "It’s just that Suoqing’s condition is sometimes better, sometimes worse, and I was anxious, so I couldn’t wait to see you."

Suoqing? Is that the second Miss Hu’s maiden name? Could it be that the second Miss Hu is ill?

"In the letter, Fourth Master mentioned your daughter’s illness. I am not entirely confident, and everything will need to be discussed after seeing the patient in person!" Ruan Jingliu said mildly, not responding to Madam Hu’s emotional agitation.

"Indeed, indeed!" Madam Hu awkwardly agreed, then looked at Xiqiu and said with a smile, "I have yet to thank the Fourth Madam for her assistance. If Suoqing recovers, I will surely bring her to express our gratitude!"

Xiqiu squinted slightly, responding with a smile: "Madam, you are too kind!"

Madam Hu’s eyes flickered, and she continued to smile: "Of course, Fourth Master should be thanked. He has been occupied with Suoqing for a long time, and I truly feel uneasy about it. I hope Madam will convey my gratitude to him!"

Xiqiu smiled at her and said: "Fourth Master has always valued relationships and has a kind heart. I believe his help wasn’t for gratitude, so there’s no need for you to mind!"

Madam Hu was secretly surprised. Wasn’t it said that the Fourth Madam was of humble birth, timid and shy in her maiden home, barely daring to speak loudly? How come she seems so different from the rumors today?

Even as straightforward as Ruan Jingliu, she could discern that Madam Hu’s intentions were not pure. She stood up and said to Xiqiu with a smile: "I have another friend to visit; I’ll come to chat with you another day."

"Okay!" Xiqiu also stood up to see Ruan Jingliu off.

Madam Hu saw them both rising to leave and smiled: "Then I’ll leave with Nurse Zhang. Fortunately, I have my carriage stopped outside the mansion; why not ride with me?"

Ruan Jingliu gave Madam Hu a glance and said mildly: "It’s still three quarters before 3 p.m., and I will visit your mansion for consultation then." After speaking, she nodded to Xiqiu and left with her attendant girl briskly!

Xiqiu followed to see her off.

Madam Hu watched their backs, her lips moved, but she couldn’t say anything for a long time!

After sending off Ruan Jingliu, Xiqiu returned to see Madam Hu standing at the door, and Xiqiu asked: "Would you like to sit for a while longer, Madam?"

Madam Hu smiled and said: "I won’t disrupt any longer; I have to return to the mansion to prepare!" With that, she nodded to Xiqiu and turned to leave, but suddenly paused and added: "If you have time, Madam, do visit our mansion. Although Four Symbols Alley is somewhat remote, Fourth Master knows the place well, it’s easy to find!"

Xiqiu smiled faintly and said lightly: "Certainly!"

A slight smile appeared on Madam Hu’s lips as she glanced at the vast courtyard, recalling the rented courtyard in Four Symbols Alley where her entire family lived, yet it wasn’t half as large as this place...

Madam Hu lowered her gaze and swiftly exited the door!

Xiqiu furrowed her brow and entered the room, and Maid Chunyan came up with an inexplicable expression on her face: "Madam, is this Suoqing the Second Miss Hu?" She had also heard Biwu mention about the Second Miss Hu.

"It should be." Xiqiu nodded and said: "Go along with your tasks, we’ll talk about it later." She paused in her steps and added: "Go to the outer courtyard and see if Tianyi is there. If he is, ask him to come and see me."

Chunyan agreed and went to the outer courtyard.

Tianyi was guarding outside Fourth Master Xiao’s study, and upon seeing Chunyan peeking from the courtyard, he exchanged a greeting with Tiancheng, then he cheerfully ran out and said: "Maid Chunyan, are you looking for me?"

Chunyan gave him a sidelong glance and said grumpily: "Madam is looking for you!" After saying this, she turned and started walking back.

Tianyi watched Chunyan’s retreating figure, touched his head, and turned to tell Tiancheng: "Madam is seeking me. You keep watch!" With that, he went chasing after Chunyan.

"What does Madam need me for?" Tianyi asked with a grin.

Chunyan didn’t even glance at him, coldly saying: "You’ll know soon enough, why bother asking!" Then she quickened her pace.

Tianyi wasn’t upset, smiling fawningly: "Miss moves around Madam, you’re Madam’s confidante. Give me a hint first, so I’ll be prepared to respond."

Chunyan halted, glaring at Tianyi: "Shut up!" Turning around, she left. If Chunliu and the others weren’t occupied, Madam wouldn’t ask her out, and she wouldn’t want to see him!

Tianyi touched his nose awkwardly and followed behind.

Upon entering the door, Xiqiu was seated in the main hall having tea, and as Tianyi paid his respects, he heard Madam ask with a seemingly indifferent smile: "Were you the one who picked up Nurse Zhang?"

Tianyi nodded and replied: "Yes!" He paused and added: "Fourth Master instructed me to fetch and send her!"

Xiqiu then asked: "Do you know the reason for her visit to the Capital?"

Tianyi’s gaze flickered, hesitant in case speaking of the Second Miss Hu’s condition would anger Madam. However, thinking Fourth Master wouldn’t hide this from her, he said: "It’s because the second Miss Hu is seriously ill, even the Imperial Physicians are helpless, so Madam Hu found Fourth Master, asking him to look for the successor of Divine Doctor Zhang." He then explained: "It’s said to be the same illness as the First Miss Hu, thus Madam Hu implored Fourth Master..."

Xiqiu seemed to be lost in thought, Tianyi’s untimely hesitation implying that Fourth Master Xiao hadn’t instructed him to conceal this. She nodded and said, "It’s been hard on you, Zhang’s nurse being invited by Fourth Master, keep an eye on her."

Tianyi showed a face full of embarrassment and awkwardly laughed: "It’s something I should do!"

As Fourth Master Xiao emerged from the Five Governor’s Mansion, a servant led a horse over. Before he could mount, a person sprang out from the side, thin and small with high cheekbones, bearing a resemblance to Madam Hu. With an anxious look, he stopped the horse and called out: "Grand Commander Xiao."