Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 473 - 476: Confrontation (3)

Xiqiu was taken aback, wondering how the carriage was startled in the bustling market.

The Grand Dowager was also stunned upon hearing this and asked, "How is Suoqing, is she injured?"

Madam Hu barely stopped crying and replied chokingly, "She has a wound on her forehead. Nurse Zhang tended to her all night, but she hasn’t woken up yet."

It was very dangerous.

Xiqiu knew that if it was really the illness she suspected, a person like this would bleed non-stop when wounded, along with a series of complications, posing a real threat to their life if not treated promptly!

The Grand Dowager’s face darkened, and she said, "How could a perfectly good horse get frightened?" She sighed again, "This child really is ill-fated!"

Hearing this, Madam Hu abruptly turned her head to look at Xiqiu, staring as if questioning something.

Even the First Madam and the Second Madam exchanged puzzled glances.

Xiqiu was surprised but returned Madam Hu’s gaze with a calm expression.

Madam Hu’s eyes flickered, and she turned to speak with the Grand Dowager, "Grand Dowager, the horse being startled was no accident!" She then looked at Xiqiu and said deliberately, "There is another hidden reason... The driving woman said it was Fourth Madam’s two uncles who frightened the horse."

The Grand Dowager was stunned, the First Madam frowned slightly, and the Second Madam suspiciously looked at Xiqiu, who coldly asked, "What does Madam mean by this?"

"Indeed," the Grand Dowager asked, "How could this matter be related to the two uncles?"

Madam Hu really wanted to question Xiqiu, how could you not know what the two uncles did! You’re obviously jealous that Suoqing is Suzhen’s sister and that she has a certain relationship with Fourth Master Xiao, which made you wary. You thought Fourth Master Xiao gave Suoqing too much care, afraid she’d win his favor away, so you incited your brothers to harm Suoqing.

Such ruthless tactics!

Madam Hu was furious inside but dared not show it outwardly.

She suppressed her voice and slowly replied to the Grand Dowager, "Well, when the driver woman passed Hongyan Building, Suoqing asked her to stop the carriage beside it, saying she wanted to buy some crystal-stewed donkey meat from the building to take back for her elder brother. The woman stopped the carriage to buy it, and when she came out, she saw the previously calm horse suddenly neighing, raising hooves wildly, and charging to the roadside as if crazy. The woman was stunned in shock, unable to react for a moment." She paused and continued, "When the carriage rushed out, Suoqing was injured and in panic, she saw from the opposite Anxiang Pavilion teahouse, the two uncles were standing there with slingshots for children."

Although Madam Hu suppressed her emotions, she still stood up excitedly, looking at Xiqiu and said, "I don’t know how the two uncles could... Oh, my poor child." She then cried softly again.

Could it be because of Miss Hu’s status? A few days ago, I heard Miss Hu stayed in Fourth Sister-in-law’s room, refusing to leave until Fourth Brother returned. Anyone with discerning eyes knows her intention; could it be because of this matter, that Fourth Sister-in-law became angry? The Second Madam’s eyes flashed, frowning, "Madam Hu, such words can’t be spoken recklessly, how could Miss Hu’s matter concern Fourth Sister-in-law!"

Madam Hu said, "I didn’t come today to condemn, only to apologize. If Suoqing has offended Fourth Madam in any way, I beg Fourth Madam’s magnanimous forgiveness."

Following the words, it seems like an apology on the surface but puts the blame and criticism on Xiqiu.

The Grand Dowager’s expression darkened, her thoughts unreadable, Xiqiu put down the teacup in her hand, her face turning cold as she asked Madam Hu back, "Isn’t what Madam Hu said a bit presumptuous, you said the driving woman saw the two uncles standing upstairs, and this can explain the issue?" 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Madam Hu turned to look at Xiqiu, firmly saying, "Fourth Madam, if there was no evidence, I wouldn’t come here to say these things." She paused and continued, "Because the carriage hit someone, the Capital City Government was alerted, officials found polished stones frequently used with slingshots near the carriage... How could things be so coincidental, the two uncles with slingshots, and stones found beside the carriage." She spoke while looking at Xiqiu, smiling coldly, "Fourth Madam, you say, am I still being presumptuous in saying this?"

"Enough." Before Xiqiu could speak, the Grand Dowager already spoke faintly, interrupting Madam Hu’s words: "You said it was from the opposite building, the woman’s misjudgment could easily happen!"

The Grand Dowager’s meaning was, no matter what, stop bickering over this matter.

Madam Hu opened her mouth but dared not speak.

"Mother!" Xiqiu now looked at the Grand Dowager: "Since Madam Hu said so, if it really was Third Brother and Seventh Brother who did this, I naturally have to give Madam Hu an explanation." Xiqiu paused, looking calmly at Madam Hu: "If not, the two households frequently interact, and there shouldn’t be a misunderstanding because of this!"

She couldn’t believe Tong Quanzi and Tong Minzhi would be so indiscreet!

Madam Hu was startled, her nose barely let out a cold snort.

The Grand Dowager’s face slightly darkened, not speaking.

Madam Hu glanced at the Grand Dowager, and then said, "I’m not necessarily demanding an explanation from Fourth Madam." She turned to look at the Grand Dowager, tears welling up, "I just feel sorry for my poor Suoqing. Her body was just barely recovering, and now once more... If anything happens to her, how will I live!"

Though she said she didn’t want an explanation, her words still pointed fingers at Tong Minzhi and Tong Quanzi.

"Madam Hu is right, Miss Hu can’t have any misfortune," Xiqiu frowned and said, "Since Madam Hu has spoken, I must give you an explanation." She then turned to the Grand Dowager: "Mother, I wish to invite the two younger brothers to the mansion, whether it is or isn’t, we’ll know by asking!"

Either way, she couldn’t allow others to view her siblings this way!

The Grand Dowager was also taken aback; she didn’t expect Xiqiu to request to find Tong Quanzi and Tong Minzhi. Her reaction left the Grand Dowager a bit startled.

Usually soft-spoken and gentle-natured, Xiqiu was surprisingly fierce like this.

The Second Madam was also secretly surprised, not expecting Xiqiu to have such a strong side, quietly watching without a word.

The First Madam, however, was not surprised at all. When Chunyan had an incident, she personally witnessed Xiqiu’s assertive performance in her courtyard. With this in mind, the First Madam glanced at Madam Hu, seeing her eyes flicker, her brows furrowed slightly. She too told the Grand Dowager: "Mother, Madam Hu said Miss Hu is in critical condition, and this concerns a life. If something were to happen, the details must be thoroughly understood; Fourth Sister-in-law is right, it’s better to invite the two uncles here and ask carefully!"

The Grand Dowager pondered for a moment and then said, "Very well, have someone invite the two uncles here!"

Nanny Wu personally complied and turned to leave the room!