A Girl Traveling Through Troubled Times

Sha Yanyao was a little embarrassed, so his wife tried to smooth things over by saying, "Your father is probably tired, so let him rest for a while."

The fourth concubine was a good person after all. She came over with a smile and hugged the Marshal. She said affectionately, "My dear, it's great that you can get better. Don't worry, take your time."

The concubines in each room also expressed their opinions. When the third concubine saw that the fourth concubine had taken the lead, she glanced at her and walked forward unwillingly, took the Marshal's hand and said, "Marshal, you are very good now. We thought you would look like that for the rest of your life."

Who knew that this flattery backfired? The Marshal rolled his eyes at her and pulled his hand back, leaving her feeling extremely embarrassed and standing there in a daze, not knowing what to say.

Sha Yanxiao said to everyone: "The doctor said that my father's condition has gradually improved, and I believe it will get better and better."

Gui'er watched from the side without saying a word. With the Marshal's condition so serious, it would be difficult to make a 100% recovery in modern times, let alone in this era. Even if he could recover, it would probably take a long time. By that time, Sha Yanxiao should have already taken real power.

Originally, she was worried that something might happen to the Marshal and that Jiangcheng would be in trouble. She didn't expect Sha Yanxiao to be so capable and to calm the turmoil in Jiangcheng and Fengcheng by himself.

Before the Marshal fully recovered and could take charge, could he take advantage of it and marry Taohua off smoothly? Then he could also leave the Marshal's mansion and become independent.

Gui'er became happier and happier as she thought about it, but she didn't dare show it. After waiting for a long time until everyone had left, she followed them out, thinking about how to implement her plan as she walked.

Passing by the Third Concubine's courtyard, Taohua suddenly ran out and said to Gui'er in panic, "Guier, I heard that the Marshal has recovered. Is that true?"

It was obvious that she was very afraid that after the Marshal recovered from his illness, he would continue to cause trouble for her and even force her to become a concubine.

Gui'er thought she was too arrogant, with all her emotions shown on her face. She was afraid that others would take advantage of her or that she did not wish the Marshal well.

He quickly took her hand and said with a smile: "Yes, this is a good thing. Speaking of which, you haven't visited your father today, right? Let's go."

Then he walked forward until he reached a secluded place. Seeing that there were no people around, he said to Taohua, "The Marshal is indeed feeling better, but he's still far from fully recovered. You're showing it so obviously. If you're not careful, someone with ulterior motives will take advantage of you."

Taohua heaved a sigh of relief after hearing this. She took Gui'er's hand and said to her, "Guier, can we leave the Marshal's Mansion now while he's still not well?"

Gui'er nodded and said, "That's what I was thinking. But the Marshal has only been ill for a few days, and you're in such a hurry to get married. It's inevitable that people will criticize you. I want to do things in a decent way so that everyone will think that you're marrying out of the Marshal's mansion with good reason. That way, even if the Marshal recovers later, he won't openly cause trouble for you or my brother and the others. This will be the best for your future life. Otherwise, if you marry my brother and end up returning to our hometown to farm those few acres of remote and thin farmland in order to avoid the Marshal, you'll only be able to make ends meet. All the hard work my brother and the others have put in in the city over the years will be in vain."

Taohua calmed down after hearing this, nodded, and said, "You are indeed far-sighted. So when do you plan to tell your second brother about this?"

Gui'er thought for a moment and said, "Now that father has fallen ill, I'm sure someone will make a move. For example, the third concubine will probably take the opportunity to ask the second brother to marry the third beauty to Adjutant Pang. Because if father is in good health, he will never agree. And the fourth concubine's two children are the same. The Marshal has been delaying their marriage. Lily has been complaining for a long time. She is very satisfied with her fiancé and is afraid of missing out. When they make a move, we will take advantage of the situation. After all, the second brother has already agreed to your and my brother's marriage. I just need to mention it to him and he should agree."

Taohua nodded thoughtfully and agreed with a smile, "Gui'er, it turns out that people who have been to school are strategic and thoughtful. They are not like me who rushes around recklessly."

Gui Er smiled and said to her, "During this period, if Third Concubine goes to the main courtyard to see the Marshal, you should go with her. It's just a superficial thing anyway, you just stand aside and pretend to be there. But if you don't go, it will inevitably give people a bad impression, especially the Madam and the eldest young master."

Taohua nodded and was about to walk towards the main courtyard.

Guier asked, "Where are you going?"

Taohua was a little confused and said, "Didn't you say you wanted to go and pay your respects to your father?"

Gui Er smiled bitterly and said, "Isn't that just to hide it from others? If Father sees you alone, who knows what he'll come up with. It's best not to go. Next time Third Auntie comes, just go with them and hide away."

Taohua finally woke up from her dream and said, "Oh, okay, I'll go back first."

Gui'er watched her walk back, smiled bitterly, shook her head, and walked towards her own yard.

When she was almost at the yard, a figure suddenly appeared from nowhere and blocked her way.

Gui'er was startled and looked carefully. It was a maid about eighteen or nineteen years old, but her face was unfamiliar.

She frowned and asked, "Which hospital are you from? Why are you so reckless?"

The maid fell to her knees with a thud and said, "Miss Gui'er, I am from the Eighth Concubine's courtyard and am her dowry maid. Our young lady has suffered terribly in the dungeon recently. She has been pampered since she was a child and has never suffered such hardship. I'm afraid she won't be able to bear it if this continues. Miss Gui'er, you are the most compassionate person in this mansion. Please save our young lady."

As he spoke, he reached out and took her hand. Gui'er tried to pull her hand back, saying, "Your young lady was locked up because something happened to the Marshal in your courtyard, and she faked a pregnancy. This is a very serious matter, I..."

The maid refused to let go and even stood up and pulled her towards the dungeon with her grip as strong as an eagle's claw.

Gui'er sensed something was wrong and shouted, "How dare you! What do you want to do?"

"Miss, what's going on?" Acheng walked out from the dark.

When the maid saw a man approaching, she reluctantly let go, wiping her tears and saying, "My name is Cui'e. I've been a maid from the Liang family since she came with the young lady as a dowry. I know our young lady has gone too far this time, but if she really dies here, I'm afraid I won't be able to explain to the Liang family. If the mansion lets me go, the Liang family will definitely not let me go. They will put me in a pig cage."