The Duke's Daughter is Reborn

Xu has always been a kind person. Although she has been in charge of the affairs of the mansion for many years, she has always been very kind and generous to her servants.

Normally, she would rarely abuse or rebuke her servants unless they made extremely serious mistakes.

However, this time things were different.

When Xu walked out of the lakeside courtyard, her face was extremely solemn. She held Yang Qi tightly all the way and went straight to the upper house without stopping.

Along the way, the maids and old women were so frightened by the serious Second Madam and Third Miss that they dared not utter a word. They all held their breath and became more cautious in their actions and work.

Finally, they arrived at the upper room. When the old lady heard that Xu was waiting outside the door with a gloomy face, and Yang Qi also came with her, she couldn't help but feel a little confused, so she asked Rong Mama to bring the two of them in.

As soon as she saw the old lady, Xu couldn't wait to grab Yang Qi's hand and show her wrist covered with red spots to the old lady, and said angrily: "Mother, look at what's going on!"

Over the years, Aunt Zhu and Mother He have put a lot of effort into Yang Qi's skin.

With their careful care, Yang Qi's skin finally became as pure, flawless, delicate and smooth as fine jade. However, at this moment, the red spots caused by the drugs were particularly glaring.

Looking at the current situation, the old lady had already guessed in her mind that someone in the mansion might be jealous of the third girl's favor from the Empress and Princess Yuanyi, and was secretly doing something.

"Third girl, what on earth is going on?"

The emotions that had been brewing for a long time in Linhu Courtyard burst out at this moment. Yang Qi's originally lively and bright eyes were now filled with misty water vapor. His long eyelashes were soaked with tears and trembled slightly, like butterfly wings covered with morning dew.

“Grandma…” Yang Qi squeezed out these two words from her throat. The grievances she had suffered over the years came flooding in like a tide, drowning her completely.

"I don't know how my granddaughter became like this. Her wrist is red, swollen and itchy."

Yang Qi's voice was tearful, full of helplessness and fear.

Xu originally knew Yang Qi's true situation, but looking at Yang Qi's current demeanor and tone, her anger grew: "Mother, this morning Yang Qi tried on the dress that was prepared for her, but she didn't expect that after trying it on, her hands became like this.

I asked Madam Zhu to check carefully, and unexpectedly found smallpox from her dress. This is clearly to embarrass Xiaoqi in front of the noble!"

Seeing Yang Qi's pitiful appearance, the old lady couldn't help but feel a little moved, but she still tried not to show it. She pondered for a while with a dark look in her eyes, and then asked Xu: "How is the investigation going?"

Meanwhile, Madam Xu's face was filled with anger, and her voice revealed an irrepressible anger: "Madam, I have already investigated this matter thoroughly!"

The old lady frowned tightly when she heard this. She knew that Xu was always a capable person and had been in charge of the affairs of the mansion for many years. She was also personally in charge of all the affairs of Yang Qi's entry into the palace this time, so Xu should have the most say in this matter.

Xu's face darkened, she nodded, then turned to Mother Fang who was standing beside her and said, "Go, bring the three embroiderers in to me!" Mother Fang took the order and soon came in with the three embroiderers.

Xu glared at the three embroiderers and said sternly, "You three, tell me everything you have said today in front of the old lady!"

The three embroiderers on the ground were trembling with fear and told the story again tremblingly.

After the embroiderer explained the matter of Bicao around Yang He, Xu turned to the old lady and said, "Old lady, I have asked Fang Ri to investigate. Seven days ago, Bicao asked her cousin to go to the herbal medicine shop and buy this pickled stuff."

As she spoke, Xu handed a piece of paper in her hand to the old lady, "This is the testimony of the waiter in the herbal medicine shop."

After hearing what the embroiderer said, the old lady's face was already gloomy enough to drip water. She took the paper sheet handed over by Xu, and without opening it, she said with a gloomy face: "Mother Rong, go and call Aunt Yin and Miss Wu over.

Also, tell the concierge that if the Duke returns home, have him come directly to the upper room."

It is no wonder that Xu was unable to handle the matter on her own. After all, this matter involved the young ladies and concubines in the main courtyard.

Although Xu, as the wife of the second wife, had the power to manage the household, she still had to listen to the old lady's opinions when it came to matters in Song Hongwen's room. After all, the old lady was the elder in the family and had more decision-making power.

After the old lady finished giving instructions, her eyes fell on Yang Qi's wrist and she asked with concern, "Third girl, don't be afraid. I will definitely seek justice for you today."

It was rare for the old lady to speak to Yang Qi so gently, which made Yang Qi smile with joy.

Then, the old lady turned to look at Xu and asked, "Second wife, has the injury on the third girl's hand been examined by a doctor?"

There was a hint of worry in her tone, because if Yang Qi entered the palace with injuries like this, she might be accused of frightening the noble, which would bring unnecessary trouble to the Songguo Mansion.

Previously, when Yang Qi was appreciated by Princess Yuan Yi for the first time, the Duke was afraid that the Fifth Prince and Concubine Nian would be unhappy, so he asked Yang Qi to pretend to be sick and sent her to the farm.

If I were really ill now and unable to go to the palace, I would be afraid that the Empress and Princess Yuanyi would think too much and speculate that the Duke Song’s Mansion was ungrateful.

Xu's expression eased a little after hearing the old lady's question. She quickly replied, "Don't worry, mother. I have asked Doctor Bai to check on the third girl. Doctor Bai said that fortunately they found medicine. After taking the medicine, it will only take two or three days to relieve the symptoms. It should not affect Yang Qi's going to the palace for the banquet."

The old lady nodded slightly, expressing her approval of Xu's handling of the matter. Her worries were slightly alleviated, but she still advised, "That's good, but you still have to pay more attention to the child's injuries. Don't be careless at all."

Xu nodded in agreement, and the old lady was able to calm down a little. As Yang Qi's aunt, Xu had always taken good care of Yang Qi over the years and was very concerned about Yang Qi's affairs. With Xu in charge of the follow-up matters, the old lady was relieved.