How did such immense wealth fall into my family?

Chapter 56: Both surprised and distressed

Qian Chunhua sniffed. "Big sister hadn't thought of that yet. Big sister was still wondering how they could be so cruel?"

Little Dog Sheng: "..." Those people chose her older cousin not just because her older cousin looks like Jiang Yuxin. "Then you can think about it now."

Qian Chunhua thought about the suffering her younger cousin and grandfather had endured to save her, and gritted her teeth. "I will never get married again. I will take care of you and Grandpa from now on."

"Okay." Time heals all wounds.

Qian Laifu came to see his granddaughter without even washing his face after getting up. As soon as he entered the door, he saw his little granddaughter nestled in the arms of a maid, who was feeding her porridge.

Qian Laifu quickly backed out. "Gousheng, how old are you that you still need someone to feed you? Get down here."

The little dog, Sheng, winked at Qian Chunhua. "I knew Grandpa wouldn't recognize you! You're so beautiful and elegant now."

Qian Chunhua pinched Gou Sheng's little nose. "Naughty boy, go call Grandpa in."

"okay."

The little dog, Sheng, walked to the door and poked half his body out, waving at Qian Laifu. "Grandpa, come here, I want to whisper something to you."

Qian Laifu walked over, squatted down, and put his ear to the little dog Sheng's mouth.

The little dog quietly told her grandfather how she had persuaded her older cousin and what her older cousin's decision was. "Grandpa, let's go along with her for now, and we'll talk about the rest later."

"Okay. Where's your older cousin?"

"The maid who fed me porridge just now is my eldest cousin."

"What?!" Qian Laifu's eyes widened instantly.

Xiao Gou Sheng pouted. "They want my eldest cousin to take that woman's place in the bridal chamber, so of course they have to make my eldest cousin look like that woman. This resemblance includes not only appearance, but also actions and expressions."

However, two years is simply not enough to train a true lady of high birth. That's why those people were in such a hurry to silence him and get rid of the Duke of Jin's heir.

Moreover, in order to prevent the heir of the Duke of Jin from suspecting anything and to let him experience the shy yet expectant expression unique to a newlywed, they had been lying to her eldest cousin.

Her eldest cousin told her that they had even considered what the heir of the Duke of Jin might say to her, and told her how to respond to her "husband" so that he would be happy. They also told her that her "husband" didn't like talkative women. That night, she didn't dare to say a word, and only spoke when the heir of the Duke of Jin spoke to her.

Qian Laifu was still a little skeptical when his granddaughter said that. "Is that person really your eldest cousin?"

"Really. You don't believe me? Ask her a few questions."

Qian Laifu entered the house hesitantly.

Qian Chunhua's eyes reddened as soon as she saw him. "Grandpa."

Qian Laifu took two steps back. "Don't cry yet, let me ask you a few questions first."

"it is good."

Qian Laifu first asked how to raise chickens, then how to grow vegetables, and then what her father liked to eat.
Qian Chunhua could answer all of them.

Only then did Qian Laifu realize that the girl in front of him, who looked much like the young ladies of the Duke of Jin's mansion, was indeed his granddaughter. After confirming this, Qian Laifu was both surprised and distressed.

What surprised me was how well her eldest granddaughter had changed.

What's heartbreaking is how much suffering her eldest granddaughter must have endured to become so good.

Yesterday, Dr. Chang said that his eldest granddaughter was so exhausted, both physically and mentally, that she had been sleeping the whole time.

Qian Laifu wiped his eyes. "It's alright, it's all over now. We'll go home after your Grandpa Chang finishes treating Second Master Jiang."

"Okay." Her little cousin said she'd get her a fake face. "Grandpa, please sit down."

"Oh. Your grandma misses you so much. She said she'll make your favorite pastries when you get back."

"I miss my grandma too."

Seeing that they were chatting, Xiaogousheng said, "I'm going to have dinner with Grandpa Chang."

As Qian Laifu handed his eldest granddaughter a steamed bun, he said, "Go on. But you can't let your Grandpa Chang feed you when you get there. How old are you?"

The little dog made a face at her grandfather and ran away.

"This child. Here, have a steamed bun."

"it is good."

Just as Dr. Chang was about to eat, the dog Sheng's barking came from outside. "Grandpa Chang, I've come to mooch a meal." Dr. Chang smiled upon hearing this. "Go ahead and mooch."

"Hehe..." Little Dog Sheng walked in from outside.

There was only Dr. Chang in the room, and Xiao Gou Sheng didn't beat around the bush. "Grandpa Chang, besides coming here for a free meal, I also want to ask you for a favor."

"You said."

The little dog sat down on the chair next to Doctor Chang, picked up a steamed dumpling, and said while eating, "I want my older cousin to learn medicine from you. I don't want her to become a doctor, I just want her to have something to do so she won't have any unrealistic thoughts."

Besides using the calluses she had developed and the fact that she had gone to live in a mass grave to make her older cousin feel that if she couldn't think straight, she would be letting her and her grandfather down, so she had to find something for her older cousin to do.

Without a second thought, Doctor Chang agreed. "Alright."

"Thank you, Grandpa. Grandpa, is Second Master Jiang's illness almost cured?"

Seeing that Xiaogou Sheng had taken another steamed dumpling, Doctor Chang moved the dumpling to her side. "It'll be another three months. What's wrong? Missing home?"

"Yes. Grandpa Chang, if someone comes to ask you to treat the young master's wife, don't go."

"Okay. Do you want to study medicine?"

"I'll learn it." I've got nothing better to do anyway. "But I might not learn it well, and I don't know if I have any talent for it."

"It's okay, just treat it as a game."

"Okay. These steamed dumplings are quite delicious, you should try them."

"Ah."

After finishing his meal, Doctor Chang took the little dog Sheng to treat Master Jiang's illness.

While giving Second Master Jiang acupuncture, Doctor Chang explained the procedure to Little Dog Sheng. After finishing, Doctor Chang looked at Little Dog Sheng and asked, "Did you remember? If you remember, you'll be the one to give the acupuncture next time."

Little Dog Sheng: "..." If she said she remembered, would Second Master Jiang be scared to tears? "I didn't remember."

Second Master Jiang secretly wiped the sweat from his forehead. He would later have his wife go and have a good chat with Gou Sheng's mother.

When Xiaogou Sheng returned from Uncle Jiang's place, he told Qian Chunhua that she had to start studying medicine.

Qian Chunhua thought she must have misheard. "What did you just say you wanted my older sister to learn?"

"Study medicine." Xiaogou Sheng tilted his head and looked at Qian Chunhua with a smile, saying, "I have a weak constitution, and Grandpa is getting old. You need to learn some medical skills to take good care of us."

Qian Chunhua: "..."

After studying medicine, Xiaogou Sheng then dragged Qian Chunhua along to practice martial arts with Dong Laoqi.

Same reason as above.

Qian Chunhua was so busy every day that she was dizzy and had no time to think about anything else.

Time flies, and two months have passed in the blink of an eye.

The Crown Prince's wife discovered that she was pregnant.

The old lady was very pleased and instructed the steward to give a large red envelope to Doctor Jiang in the south of the city.

The Duchess also gave the servants in the mansion an extra month's pay.

The joy in the manor hadn't even faded when news of the death of the Duke of Jin's heir arrived.

The old lady fainted on the spot.

The Duchess had to take care of her mother-in-law, comfort her daughter-in-law, and handle her son's funeral arrangements. She became extremely thin and unrecognizable within a few days.

On the other side, Xiaogou Sheng sighed as she watched her older cousin staring blankly into space again.

Her eldest cousin is both honest and kind.

If the heir of the Duke of Jin were alive and well, she would think that he, like her, had been deceived.

If the heir of the Duke of Jin were to die, she would feel that he was her man.

"Elder sister, are you thinking about the heir of the Duke of Jin? Don't worry, the heir of the Duke of Jin is definitely not dead."

Thank you for correcting my mistake, my darling! Wishing you happiness every day! Sending you love! (﹡o﹡)
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