A Girl Traveling Through Troubled Times

Gui'er walked into the study, and Sha Yanxiao said with a smile, "Have you packed your luggage? Do you want to buy some souvenirs for your friends?"

Gui'er bit her lip and thought for a while. There was really no other way, so she had to tell Sha Yanxiao about Taohua's situation.

"If I let Taohua move to our yard now, would it be bad?" Guier asked cautiously.

Sha Yanxiao pondered for a moment and said, "Actually, there's no need to move. I'm planning to talk to my father soon and persuade him to let Taohua go."

"Ah? With my father's temper, can he agree to this?" Gui'er didn't dare to hold too much hope. Even if the Eighth Concubine was pregnant now, for the Marshal, that was a separate matter. Moreover, in the matter of Taohua, he was not only hurt, but also lost face. With the Marshal's character, this made him most angry.

"Don't worry, I'm very confident this time." Sha Yanxiao said lightly.

Gui'er had no choice but to choose to believe it. She went to the third concubine's courtyard again, found Taohua and told her what Sha Yanxiao said.

Taohua was skeptical after hearing this, but she was disappointed after all, so she suddenly became happy again.

Afterwards, Gui'er came to the main hall to find the Third Concubine. Smiling, she took out a white marble twisted bracelet that Sha Yanxiao had given her. It was originally Ji Yiru's. She handed it to the Third Concubine and said, "Third Concubine, I'm going back to Nanjing to study soon. Just now, you suggested that Taohua move into our courtyard. Second Brother said that she's used to being alone and that Taohua has always been under your care. She's fine, so there's no need to move. However, it's been hard for you to take care of her, so this is a thank you gift from your brother. Second Brother also said that if there's any trouble, please let him know right away so he can handle it."

The third concubine's eyes sparkled. She took the bracelet and immediately put it on her hand, saying with surprise, "What a nice bracelet! Look at the water on it! I always say that there are so many good things in the Second Master's courtyard. Oh, by the way, you just asked me to tell your second brother if I have anything to say, right? I understand. Please tell him that I thank him and I will tell him immediately if there is anything."

Gui Er smiled and said, "This is my former sister-in-law's dowry. It's made of fine white marble. It's just right for Third Aunt to wear. Then I'd like to thank you in advance on Taohua's behalf."

The Third Wife's attitude improved a lot after receiving the good things. She smiled and said, "Oh, the Second Young Master is so polite. We are all family. By the way, you are going back to Nanjing, right? Is there anything you need? Just ask me for it."

Gui Er knew that she was just being nice, so she said, "Thank you for your kindness, Third Aunt. I've packed my luggage, but I'm worried about Tao Hua. Now that Third Aunt has agreed, there's nothing to worry about."

The third concubine smiled and said, "Who are you talking about? Taohua has lived with me for how many years? I have always treated her as my own daughter. You can go to school without worry. She will have everything that my third daughter has. Don't worry. By the way, I brought back some fruit from my mother's home last time. You should go and give some to Miss Taohua." The third concubine immediately pretended to be serious.

Gui'er knew that it was just for show, but she felt a little relieved. She said hello to Taohua and reassured her before leaving.

Afterwards, Guier took the opportunity to buy some local specialties and went to Zhenxiufang to say goodbye to the shopkeepers Zhang and Liu.

Shopkeeper Zhang was very surprised. She sighed and said, "Well, this happened. The Marshal is a vengeful person. It's best for you to stay away."

Shopkeeper Liu said, "I haven't seen you for two days. You look so much worse. Give me your hand and I'll take your pulse."

Gui'er hesitated for a moment, but still reached out her hand.

Shopkeeper Liu pondered as he took the medicine and said, "Strange, the pulse is thin, as thin as a thread, but the pulse is obvious. Stick out your tongue."

Guier had no choice but to do as she was told.

"Are you poisoned?" Shopkeeper Liu suddenly asked.

"What?" Shopkeeper Zhang was horrified. He held Gui'er's hand and asked, "Are you okay? Who did this?"

Gui'er originally wanted to hide it, but she didn't expect that Manager Liu could actually diagnose the disease, so she had to tell him everything that had happened in the past two days.

Shopkeepers Zhang and Liu were both stunned. Shopkeeper Zhang said blankly, "I knew Marshal Sha was a big shot, but I didn't expect him to be so cruel as to even kill his own son. He's not targeting you, he wants to kill the young marshal."

Gui'er originally thought that the Marshal wanted to take revenge on herself and Sha Yanxiao, teach them a lesson and scare them. After all, she had only been lying in bed for two days.

Now after hearing what Manager Zhang said, she realized that it was indeed the case, and cold sweat broke out on her forehead.

"Actually, the young marshal asked you to leave at this time in order to protect you. Gui'er, just go." Shopkeeper Liu said.

I could leave, but what about Sha Yanxiao and Taohua? Gui'er had been looking forward to leaving for Nanjing tomorrow, but now she was completely worried and at a loss.

"If I leave, what will happen to Brother Yanxiao?" Gui'er seldom calls Sha Yanxiao like this in front of Shopkeepers Zhang and Liu, fearing that they would think she is not firm in her stance. However, she has been taken care of and raised by Sha Yanxiao for so many years, how could she not have feelings for him?

"It's no use for you to stay here. You can't change anything this time, and you still need the young marshal to save you. I have met the young marshal Sha several times. I think he is a capable person and will never sit and wait for death. If you leave, he will just let go and have no scruples." Shopkeeper Liu said.

Gui'er thought about it and it seemed to be true, but she was still a little worried. She said, "Please don't tell my brothers about my poisoning. They're not well-educated and have very impulsive personalities. I'm afraid they'll make a scene and make the situation worse."

Shopkeeper Liu nodded and said, "Don't worry, we know what to do."

Gui'er hesitated for a moment, then added, "And... Taohua, I'm still a little worried..."

Shopkeeper Zhang held her hand and said, "Good girl, don't think so much. You are only a teenager, don't take so much responsibility on yourself."

Shopkeeper Liu said, "We have a few regular customers in our store. They are responsible for supplying food to the Marshal's Mansion. I can ask them to keep an eye on the situation at the Marshal's Mansion. If there is anything wrong, I will do my best to take care of it for you."

Gui'er was very grateful. She knew that if Shopkeepers Zhang and Liu, who were merely responsible for contact points, took the initiative to investigate, they would easily be exposed. She quickly said, "Thank you very much, but I'm afraid that would implicate you. If you can find out, that would be great. If not, that's fine. Sha Yanxiao also promised to protect Taohua for me."