After I died, the scumbag prince cried down the city wall

Because the eldest son born out of wedlock is favored by the second master, the family foundation may fall into the hands of others in the future.

Fortunately, hard work pays off. Eight years ago, the second wife finally became pregnant and gave birth to the tenth young master, Qi Xiaozi. However, fate played a trick on him. When he was five years old, it was discovered that he was born with a weak constitution. If he was slightly frightened, his whole body would stiffen and twitch continuously.

In order to cover up the matter and maintain her own position, the second wife kept the secret from the outside world and did not even dare to let him set foot in the school. She privately sought out countless famous doctors, but with little success.

Until Cui Rong's arrival, it was like a ray of warm sunshine penetrating the long-lasting haze. She accidentally witnessed Qi Xiaozi's illness, so she prepared the medicine herself and secretly delivered it to the second wife every month. The outside world only thought that it was an ordinary tonic.

In this way, at least in the eyes of outsiders, Qi boy will appear to be no different from ordinary children.

"Here are the medicines you need for the next month."

Cui Rong gently handed over an exquisite porcelain bottle, which contained not only herbs but also expectations for the Tenth Young Master's future.

"You've been really troubled."

The second wife expressed her gratitude and signaled to the maid beside her, "Go, get her ten taels of silver as a thank you."

Cui Rong declined the offer and shook her head gently, "No need for the money, I have something else to ask for."

She hesitated a little, as if she was weighing something, and finally said, "Actually, I want to ask the Second Madam for a favor and let Ajin leave the Xie Family Private School."

As soon as these words came out, the second wife's eyes instantly became sharp. She never interfered in other people's affairs easily, let alone such a seemingly insignificant request.

During this year, although Cui Rongrong came in the name of delivering medicine, the second wife always used money in exchange, because in her opinion, things that could be settled with money were the simplest, and she was afraid that Cui Rongrong would make demands that were beyond her acceptance.

“So that’s why.”

The second wife's tone revealed a hint of surprise. She had originally thought that Cui Rong would propose a marriage to a rich man, or that she would intend to stay in the Xie family for a long time and other more worldly demands.

"It's really strange. The reputation of Xie's private school is obvious to all. How many people dream of studying there? Your brother's admission is a rare blessing. How could he think of leaving?"

Cui Rong lowered her head, her eyelashes trembling slightly. When she raised her head again, a faint blush had appeared in the corners of her eyes. "Although the private school is good, Ajin is always bullied there because of his humble background. Seeing him return today with scars all over his body, my heart aches as if being stabbed by a needle."

"After all, we are still too high to afford her. If Ajin continues to stay there, I am afraid he will suffer more hardships."

The second lady's expression eased slightly, with a hint of confusion in her tone, "If you really want to leave, why bother asking me for help? You can just communicate directly with the headmaster of the private school."

Cui Rongrong looked embarrassed and explained, "After leaving Xie's private school, Ajin's studies cannot be interrupted. I heard that the second wife was born in a scholarly family, and your uncle taught at Maoshan Academy, which is well-known all over the world, and most of the students are from ordinary families."

When the Second Lady heard this, a barely perceptible trace of pride flashed across her face. Although her family was slightly inferior to the Xie family, it could also be considered a scholarly family. The Maoshan Academy run by her uncle had cultivated many outstanding talents, including many who had won the third place in the imperial examination.

"But Maoshan is located in a remote area, not in the capital. Can you really bear to let him leave his hometown and go to such a far place at such a young age?"

Cui Rongrong felt mixed emotions, but pretended to be firm on the surface: "A man should have ambitions and should have learned to be independent. As long as Ajin can achieve great things, I am willing to sacrifice everything. I just hope that the Second Madam can help me this time."

Faced with this simple request, the second wife had no reason to refuse and agreed casually: "Okay, leave it to me."

Upon hearing this, Cui Rong hurriedly bowed and thanked him: "Thank you for your grace, Madam."

The two of them parted outside Yingyue Pavilion. Seeing that there was no one around, Su Yue couldn't help but ask in a low voice: "Miss, if you send the young master to Maoshan Academy, won't he still be under the surveillance of the Xie family? After all, the second wife is a member of the Xie family. In the future, if the eldest young master says something, will she still not keep the young master?"

Cui Rongrong had a faint smile on her lips, her eyes flashing with depth: "The Second Madam has always been quick-witted. Once Song Yanyi gives an order, she will naturally not stand on our side openly. But if the safety of Young Master Qi is at stake, what will she choose?"

These words contain Cui Rong's careful thinking and profound insight into human nature.

Su Yue was startled, with a hint of confusion and surprise in her eyes: "What do you mean...?"

Her voice trembled slightly with astonishment, as if she was trying to capture more information from Cui Rongrong's words.

Cui Rongrong's eyes became deep and cold at that moment, like a pool of still water in winter, cold and unfathomable: "Yes, for a whole year, every dose of medicine that Master Qi needed passed through my hands. Although the Second Madam was careful and asked me for the prescription early, I deliberately omitted a key ingredient. This incomplete prescription became the bargaining chip for her to support me unconditionally."

Her words flowed slowly, revealing the deep calculations that lay just beneath the surface.

As the sun gradually sank, the remaining afterglow in the sky caressed the earth like a veil. Cuizhu walked hurriedly and slightly uneasy to Cui Rong, and said in a tone that was full of urgency: "The eldest master ordered you to go to Songhe Garden to practice your zither art immediately."

She glanced quickly outside the door, as if she was worried about missing something.

Cui Rong's brows twisted unconsciously, and her sick face looked particularly weak: "But I haven't fully recovered yet."

Cuizhu sighed, obviously feeling helpless about the young master's order, but thinking of his expression that could not be refuted, she could only smile bitterly and comforted him: "It's warm as spring in Songhe Garden. Miss, you may feel better if you go there. Go quickly."

Her eyes were full of encouragement, trying to dispel the gloom on Cui Rong's face.

Cui Rong had no choice but to hurriedly instruct the maid Ding Dong beside her to take good care of A Jin. Then she forced herself to support herself with a weak body and walked step by step towards Songhe Garden.

Stepping into Songhe Garden and following the winding stone path, Cui Rong arrived at the quaint study by the lake.

As soon as I entered the door, an unusual chill hit me in the face, and it seemed that even the air was filled with a faint chill.

In the study, Song Yanyi sat quietly beside the piano table. His slender fingers seemed to have spirituality as they wandered over the strings, and the melody he inadvertently plucked was the profound song "The Return".

However, in this melody, there is an indescribable sharpness and sharpness hidden.

Noticing Cui Rongrong's arrival, he gently pressed the strings to stop the flowing notes, raised his head to look at her, his eyes flashing with an unquestionable light: "Come, come to me."