Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 472 - 475: Confrontation (2)

Fourth Master Xiao furrowed his eyebrows and strode into the outer study, where he sat behind the desk as a servant served him tea.

He remained silent.

Tianyi, having finished speaking, stood off to the side, also thinking that sending the Marquis was more suitable than sending Fourth Master. Just the other day, Miss Hu was wandering the mansion daily. According to Chunliu, she even lingered in the Madam’s room without leaving. Her intentions were all too obvious; she could be taken in as a concubine, but her health made it unsuitable as a wife, turning the tables and leaving the Madam to care for her?

Moreover, the Madam is so kind, wouldn’t adding a concubine only bring trouble?

Tianyi pursed his lips in disdain. Amid the commotion, the horse got spooked, likely one of Miss Hu’s tricks, hoping to catch Fourth Master’s attention, perhaps.

After years by Fourth Master’s side, he’s seen all kinds of people, experienced countless situations; such little tricks could never fool him!

With this in mind, he stealthily glanced at Fourth Master. He noticed Fourth Master already engrossed in reviewing the documents brought back from the government office, his face calm.

Fourth Master didn’t take it to heart at all.

Tianyi paused, then suddenly shook his head self-mockingly, realizing he was overthinking.

He turned and left, closing the door behind him, and stood guard at the entrance!

About half an hour later, Tiancheng hurried back from outside. Compared to Tianyi’s delicate appearance, Tiancheng was more robust, appearing more reliable. Upon seeing him, Tianyi immediately asked, "Was the horse truly spooked or was it feigned?"

Tiancheng nodded and replied, "Truly spooked."

Tianyi raised his eyebrows; could it be that it wasn’t Miss Hu’s scheme?

Tiancheng already called out from the doorway, "Fourth Master!" Inside, Fourth Master Xiao’s voice replied, "Come in!"

Tiancheng pushed the door open and entered, lowering his head as he reported, "The horse was startled, and Miss Hu was injured. The wound isn’t serious, but she’s already unconscious." He finished speaking, cautiously glanced at Fourth Master Xiao and added, "When I arrived, Hu Family’s carriage was surrounded by a crowd of people. The woman driving the carriage held the Marquis Mansion’s name card, fiercely arguing with the people on the roadside while the government officials arrived. The situation was somewhat out of control."

"Arguing?" Before Fourth Master Xiao could ask, Tianyi was puzzled and said, "Is someone hurt? Why did it alarm the government office?"

Tiancheng replied, "Yes, it’s said the carriage knocked over an old man on the roadside. Fortunately, he avoided it some, but still sustained injuries, and the goods on his stall were completely destroyed." Pausing, he continued, "Hu Family wanted to leave immediately, but the old man clung to the cart shaft, saying that without an apology and compensation, he wouldn’t let them go. The standoff reached a point where government officials patrolling the street happened by and reported it!"

"... The woman driving the carriage even brandished the Marquis Mansion’s name card to intimidate the crowd. The government officials only dared to inspect the carriage, without daring to trouble Hu Family. It wasn’t until the Marquis arrived that the situation came under control, sparking resentment from the people due to the abuse of power."

Tianyi listened with his mouth agape in disbelief. It wouldn’t matter if it were the Emperor himself causing the accident; such rampant arrogance in the bustling market wouldn’t be acceptable.

The more Fourth Master Xiao listened, the tighter his eyebrows knitted. With a sunken expression, he asked, "Was compensation paid?"

Tiancheng replied, "The Marquis compensated with silver and sent the old man to the clinic with assistance from the government officials." Thinking of the murmuring crowd, he felt angered too.

Fourth Master Xiao nodded solemnly without inquiring about Miss Hu’s condition, and then waved for the two to leave.

After Tiancheng exited the room, he lowered his voice to Tianyi, saying, "The woman driving the carriage wanted to bring the injured directly to the Marquis Mansion."

"What?!" Tianyi snorted coldly, furrowing his eyebrows, "They still want to come to the Marquis Mansion? Do they think this place is their home?" Then asked, "Were they not brought back here, right?"

Tiancheng shook his head and answered, "No, the Marquis sent people to escort Miss Hu back."

Tianyi finally felt at ease, nodding, "The Marquis was thorough in his thinking; if they truly brought her back, others would genuinely believe she’s one of our people."

Tiancheng also acknowledged with a nod.

Early the next morning, Xiqiu went to the Grand Dowager’s room, where she was walking around the courtyard after breakfast to aid digestion. Xiqiu approached with a smile and supported the Grand Dowager, taking Nanny Wu’s hand. The Grand Dowager smiled and said, "Have all the children gone to study quarters?"

"Yes." Xiqiu nodded in affirmation, "They had breakfast at my place, each having a bowl of egg custard."

The Grand Dowager nodded with a smile, patting Xiqiu’s hand, "These kids love to bother you, but you’re so patient with them no matter how they fuss; you can always handle it," she shook her own head, "even if it’s me, I’d get a headache after a while."

Xiqiu smiled gently and replied, "Xing and Min have been raised by their mothers since young; if one speaks of good temperament, it’s yours that is the best." 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

The Grand Dowager chuckled and asked Xiqiu, "I heard you had Xing run around the courtyard five times this morning? Was he willing to run?"

Discussing this matter brought a smile to Xiqiu’s face as well, "At first, he wasn’t willing." Leaning closer to the Grand Dowager’s ear, she added, "Later, his father scolded him once; since then, he wakes up early every day to run willingly."

"Haha... this child." The Grand Dowager laughed, "Running really is good. He seems more sturdy just after a month!"

Xiqiu concurred, noting that Min had grown stronger and his appetite increased considerably.

"Come!" the Grand Dowager said, "I’m tired, let’s go inside and chat!"

Xiqiu assisted the Grand Dowager into the room, just as the First and Second Madams arrived soon after.

They had only said a few words when Ziwei reported from outside, "Grand Dowager, Madam Hu has arrived!"

The Grand Dowager’s smile faded slightly, nodding, "Invite her in." Feeling perplexed, she wondered why Madam Hu came so early!

Madam Hu was not as meticulously dressed as usual today; she wore just a silver hairpin, and her eyes appeared red and weary. Upon entering the room, she took a deep look at Xiqiu...

Her gaze carried an undertone of hatred, causing Xiqiu’s eyebrows to slightly arch.

"Grand Dowager." Turning to the Grand Dowager, Madam Hu bowed, "I apologize for disturbing you this early, I truly feel guilty."

The Grand Dowager waved her hand, "It’s not too early." Motioning to the chair brought by Ziwei for her to sit, she asked, "You seem unwell; is there something troubling you?"

Madam Hu sat down, eyes reddened, choking back tears as she spoke, "I didn’t want to come, but after contemplating through the night, our mansions have interacted for decades, practically family; I don’t see myself as an outsider, thus there are things I’d like to discuss privately now."

The Second Madam was startled, the tone seemed as if they had wronged the Hu Family in some manner.

The Grand Dowager’s eyebrows furrowed slightly.

"What is the matter?" the Grand Dowager inquired.

Madam Hu wiped her tears, saying, "Yesterday, Suoqing was in a carriage that got spooked in the street, racing away... if not for a heroic rescue, who knows what might have happened..." she began sobbing.