Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 518 - 522: Be on Guard (1)

Called for the sedan chair to carry Second Madam back to her room.

The Grand Dowager hurriedly turned to Ziwei and asked: "Go check again, the Imperial Physician is here!"

Ziwei had just come in from the outer courtyard, and seeing the Grand Dowager was anxious, Xiao Yanzheng held the Grand Dowager’s arm and advised, "Mother, it takes some time for the Imperial Physician to arrive from the palace." As she spoke, she looked at Xiqiu and said, "Fourth Sister-in-law understands some medical principles, let her take a look first."

The Grand Dowager, Mrs., and Xiao Yanyi, who was sitting on the chair looking sullen, all turned to look at Xiqiu.

Xiqiu was taken aback and said, "I only understand a little, how could I diagnose Second Sister-in-law."

The Grand Dowager nodded and did not force Xiqiu.

Everyone sat quietly outside, the atmosphere was tense, making Xiqiu feel uneasy. She then looked at Teng Qiuniang standing behind Xiao Yanyi, who looked meek with her head lowered... Fortunately, the Imperial Physician arrived.

The Grand Dowager, assisted by Xiao Yanzheng, personally accompanied the Imperial Physician inside for the diagnosis. Xiao Yanyi stood at the door for a moment and then stepped inside.

Teng Qiuniang hesitated for a moment and then peeked into the room to look inside.

Noticing Xiqiu watching her, Teng Qiuniang turned and looked at Xiqiu, briefly revealing a strong sense of hatred in her eyes, but it was quickly covered by another emotion as she bowed to Xiqiu from a distance.

Xiqiu’s eyes flashed, she slightly curled her lips and nodded at Teng Qiuniang.

Before long, joyful words came from the room: "Amitabha Buddha, Amitabha Buddha!" sounding very pleased.

Soon after, Xiao Yanzheng came running out, beaming with joy, and said to Xiqiu, "Second Sister-in-law is pregnant! The Imperial Physician said she’s already two months along!" 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Xiqiu then noticed Teng Qiuniang standing there, her body trembling almost imperceptibly.

"Indeed, that’s truly wonderful news." Xiqiu smiled and stood up, "What else did the Imperial Physician say? Was the fainting just now harmful to the child?"

"No, no." Xiao Yanzheng shook her head and said, "It’s just that her body is a bit weak."

Xiqiu smiled and nodded, her face full of happiness as well.

The Grand Dowager almost moved all the nourishing things from the storeroom to the Second Madam’s place and also sent two experienced women who had given birth before to assist in the Second Madam’s room. She also sent someone to the palace and Prince Rong’s Manor to deliver the good news.

In the afternoon, people from the Empress Dowager arrived at the Marquis Mansion, bringing three wagonloads of items. Since Princess Rong was also pregnant, Manager Rong from the Prince Manor also sent several wagonloads of items.

"Second son." The Grand Dowager said to Xiao Yanyi, "These days, spend more time at home to keep Chengning company. The Imperial Physician said her body is weak, and this is her first pregnancy, we must be careful!"

Xiao Yanyi nodded and replied, "Understood." The Grand Dowager further instructed, "She shouldn’t have to manage the affairs in the mansion anymore, lest she gets tired."

Xiao Yanyi said nothing, then asked, "Has there been any progress regarding Shen’s matter?"

The Grand Dowager was taken aback and turned to Nanny Wu and said, "Go get Nanny Liu in here."

Nanny Liu was the one who took a few maids and older women away yesterday, responsible for managing the rules in the mansion.

Shortly after, Nanny Liu came in. The Grand Dowager asked, "What did those maids and women say?" It was initially intended for the Second Madam to investigate, but it seemed she had no time to deal with these matters, so the Grand Dowager decided to ask herself.

"Grand Dowager, Marquis, this servant asked the maids and women from the concubine’s room, and the food eaten in those two days was clean. Even the tea was personally brewed by Maid Jinxiu, and there was no incense used in the room..." Nanny Liu paused and continued, "The Second Madam instructed that the concubine didn’t need to pay respects, so she stayed in her room without going out, except for Madam Teng who stayed for a quarter of an hour the first night. After that, no one else visited."

The Grand Dowager and Xiao Yanyi listened, and both their expressions changed.

"You may leave now." The Grand Dowager instructed Nanny Liu to leave, and Nanny Wu saw her out with a smile, closing the door behind her casually, leaving only the Grand Dowager and Xiao Yanyi in the room. The Grand Dowager frowned and said, "Tomorrow, invite the doctor who diagnosed Teng’s pulse to the mansion, without alerting others!"

The Teng Sisters were thoroughly investigated at the time, but nothing was found!

Xiao Yanyi nodded.

After the children finished their studies, they walked around the garden once and then all ran to Xiqiu’s room. Xiqiu was already prepared with snacks. Several of them sat cross-legged on the rose bed in the secondary room, eating snacks. Young Master Xin was not as lively as before. Xiqiu looked at him and asked, "What’s wrong with Young Master Xin?"

Young Master Xin tilted his head to look at Xiqiu and asked, "Fourth Aunt, am I going to have a little brother?"

Xiqiu was taken aback and asked, "Who told you that?" Young Master Xin replied without thinking: "Aunt Ping said so. She said my mother is pregnant, so I will have a little brother."

Xiqiu frowned secretly.

She smiled and said, "That’s an adult’s matter. What Young Master Xin should care about now is his own health and studies. Other matters are for your grandmother and father to handle." She paused and continued, "Where is Aunt Ping? Since Young Master Xin likes Aunt Ping so much, she must be a nice person. Can Young Master Xin introduce her to Fourth Aunt?"

Young Master Xin laughed and nodded, saying, "Okay!" As he spoke, he wanted to get down to put on his shoes: "I’ll go find Aunt Ping now and introduce her to Fourth Aunt."

Xiqiu pulled him back, smiling, "No rush, later Fourth Aunt will accompany you to go together."

Young Master Xin thought for a moment, then nodded, "Okay!"

Just then, Chunliu lifted the curtain and came in, glanced at Young Master Xin, walked to Xiqiu’s ear, and whispered: "Madam, Eldest Aunt’s maid Qiuping is here and has something to ask of you."

Upon hearing this, Xiqiu was confused and raised her eyebrows: "Qiuping?"

Why would she come to see her?

"Ask her to wait in the side hall."

Chunliu complied, and Xiqiu asked Bihuai to escort Young Master Xin and Sheng back to the Grand Dowager, then she got up and went to the side hall.

The last time Xiqiu had seen Qiuping was on Tong Xihua’s memorial day. Seeing Xiqiu enter the hall, Qiuping quickly glanced at her, curtsied, and called out, "Fourth Madam!"

Xiqiu nodded, sat down in the main seat, and looked at Qiuping, asking: "Is there something you need?" Her voice was calm but carried an air of authority.

Qiuping was stunned, remembering when Tong Xihua was alive, how Xiqiu would visit the Marquis Mansion as a thin, fragile girl who would greet everyone with a smile. Now, looking again, in just two years, the former Sixth Miss had become the Fourth Madam. Not only had her status and identity changed, but even her demeanor had undergone a complete transformation.

Qiuping looked at her and found her to be very unfamiliar, she lowered her head and suddenly knelt down in front of Xiqiu, prompting Xiqiu to raise an eyebrow and ask, "What are you doing?"

"Fourth Madam." Qiuping looked up at Xiqiu with a tone of despair and said, "This servant begs Fourth Madam to save Young Master Xin!"

Xiqiu’s face darkened, and she frowned, asking: "Nonsense, Young Master Xin is well and good, do not spout baseless words and cause unnecessary panic."