Xie Qingyao was about to explode with rage, but Xie Qingli remained calm and composed: "Li'er once learned a few tricks from the barefoot doctor in the village, but I haven't used them yet. I don't know if they will work. If not, Madam Xu will need to suck out the phlegm!"

She paused slightly and smiled softly, "I didn't expect it to be successful. God bless you, Grandma!"

Before Xie Qingli finished speaking, Old Madam Xie had slowly woken up. She slowly opened her eyes and stared blankly at the roof.

Aunt Xu was standing by the bed. When she saw the old lady open her eyes, she couldn't help but exclaim:

"Oh my God! The old lady is awake, really awake, that's great, thank you Buddha for blessing her!" She shouted while wiping her tears with her sleeves.

Everyone in the room heard the shouts and stopped wondering if Xie Qingli had played a trick on them. Instead, they swarmed over the couch. They wept with joy and surrounded Old Madam Xie, asking about her well-being. Madam Xu, Jiang Muxue, and Xie Qingli were shoved aside.

Xie Jingyuan held onto Madam Xie's hand and spoke excitedly, "Mother, are you feeling better? You couldn't be so cruel as to abandon your son. Thank goodness, thank goodness you're okay!" He turned around and shouted, "Go, go get the doctor!"

Xie Qingyao huddled beside Xie Jingyuan, wiping away her tears with a handkerchief. Her red and swollen eyes were a sight of pity. She choked and said, "Grandma, I was so scared just now. I can't live without you!"

Holding a cup of tea, An sobbed, "Mother-in-law, you are the pillar of this family. You must be well! Please drink some water and take your time!" Then she handed the teacup to Mrs. Xie's mouth. Mrs. Xie turned her head to the other side with an expressionless face. An had to withdraw her hand awkwardly.

Qin Bitong pushed Xie Qingrou and Xie Qingwan towards the couch and said with tears in her eyes, "Aunt, Rou'er and Wan'er haven't had the chance to call you grandma, and haven't even served you a sip of tea. You can't..." She cried uncontrollably and could no longer speak.

Xie Qingrou knelt upright in front of the couch, looking at Old Madam Xie with admiration in her eyes, while Xie Qingwan shrank back in fear. She had just clearly seen that Old Madam Xie was dead, but now she could move again. It must be a ghost at work.

Amid the clamor, Mrs. Xie gradually came back to her senses. She slowly turned her head and looked at the filial sons and grandchildren in the room with her cloudy eyes, but deep disappointment welled up in her heart.

Although she had just fainted, she was still conscious and could hear the sounds from the outside world. She never thought that she had planned her entire life for the people in this room, but in the end no one wanted to save her, especially Xie Jingyuan and Xie Qingyao. She had poured so much effort into them!

Old Madam Xie's dry mouth moved, and she called out softly from her throat: "Madam Xu..."

Xie Jingyuan whispered in Madam Xie's ear, but Madam Xie did not respond to their concern. Xie Jingyuan was slightly disappointed. He turned his head and called out in a cold voice, "Madam Xu, come here!"

"Hey, hey, the old servant is here!" Aunt Xu responded repeatedly and ran hurriedly to the couch.

The crowd automatically parted, and Mrs. Xie followed the gap in the crowd and saw a beautiful girl standing next to Jiang Muxue. Her eyes suddenly brightened and she showed a satisfied smile.

She was secretly amazed. She never thought that such a girl could be raised in a remote village. She had such outstanding looks. It was a pity that she was not brought up in the Marquis' Mansion. She would definitely marry a worse wife than Yao'er in the future. However, if she married into a lower family or became a concubine of a noble family, she could also be a great help to the Marquis' Mansion!

Old Madam Xie, who had just been heartbroken by her children and grandchildren, unknowingly started making plans for the Marquis' Mansion again. This had become an instinct for her.

Madam Xu leaned over and whispered something to Madam Xie. After a while, Madam Xu stood up and gave everyone in the room an awkward smile: "The old lady needs to rest. The originally planned family dinner is cancelled. Everyone, please return to your respective courtyards!"

Qin Bitong was anxious. If Old Madam Xie didn't leave a definite answer today, it would be uncertain whether she and her mother would stay in the Marquis' Mansion. She pleaded, "Aunt..."

Aunt Xu smiled and interrupted Qin Bitong: "Cousin, please be patient. You and the two young ladies can stay here for the time being. When the old lady recovers, we will talk about the past!"

……

Within the entire mansion, Cuizhuxuan was closest to Xie Jingyuan's study. Its courtyard was expansive, filled with meticulously tended bamboo. Strolling through the lush greenery, the tranquility was truly refreshing. Cuizhuxuan's exterior was simple, yet its interior was extravagantly luxurious. Xie Jingyuan greatly enjoyed this courtyard, often visiting it for a short rest.

Since Mrs. Xie did not make any arrangements, Xie Jingyuan decided to place Qin Bitong and her daughter in Cuizhuxuan.

The servants cleaned Cuizhuxuan quickly. They knew that the Marquis had special feelings for this cousin and that she might become the mistress of the Marquis's mansion in the future, so they certainly didn't dare to neglect her in the slightest.

Xie Jingyuan walked into Cuizhuxuan with a smile on his face, and the servants tactfully avoided him.

Seeing that there was no one else in the room, Qin Bitong bowed charmingly to Xie Jingyuan and called out in a sweet voice, "Yuan Lang~"

Xie Jingyuan felt his whole body numb from Qin Bitong's shouting. He stepped forward, grabbed Qin Bitong's hand, rubbed it vigorously, and said happily, "Tong'er, from now on, I can finally see you every day!"

Qin Bitong nodded shyly, but Xie Qingwan stepped forward and grabbed Xie Jingyuan's arm, angrily saying, "Daddy, why can that village girl call you daddy, but Wan'er can't? Wan'er is not happy!"

Xie Jingyuan paused. He really couldn't promise anything yet, so he could only say, "Tong'er, Wan'er, please be patient for a few days. When mother recovers, the Marquis' Mansion will definitely grant you a title."

Qin Bitong's eyes dimmed, but she nodded sensibly. After what happened in front of the Marquis's mansion, she began to have some doubts about this man. Xie Qingwan turned her head away angrily, no longer paying attention to Xie Jingyuan.

Xie Jingyuan knew he was in the wrong, so he said softly to Xie Qingrou, "Rou'er, you've always been well-behaved and sensible. Help me persuade your sister!"

Then he immediately changed the subject and said to Qin Bitong with a smile: "I came here to give Tong'er a gift!" He clapped his hands as he spoke, and two servants came in carrying a plaque covered with red silk.

Xie Jingyuan took Qin Bitong's hand and walked forward. They held hands and pulled off the red silk together, revealing the three big words "Bixian Pavilion".

Xie Jingyuan smiled and said, "I knew Tong'er would definitely not like the name 'Cuizhuxuan', so I prepared this plaque early on. Does Tong'er like it?"

If this plaque is replaced, this courtyard will nominally belong to them, rather than just guests staying there. From then on, they will have a place to stay in the Marquis' Mansion. Thinking of this, Qin Bitong finally smiled and said in a sweet voice, "Tong'er likes it very much. Thank you, Yuanlang!"

After coaxing Qin Bitong, Xie Jingyuan breathed a sigh of relief. He smiled and said, "As long as Tong'er likes it, I'll arrange for someone to hang it up right away!" After that, he quickly walked out of Cuizhuxuan.

Only mother and daughter were left in the room. Xie Qingrou had a serious expression on her face. She said in a deep voice, "Mother, don't be fooled by father's temporary promise. Grandmother is the one who makes the decisions in this mansion!"

Qin Bitong nodded gently and said worriedly, "After what happened today, your grandmother doesn't seem to be willing to acknowledge us. Especially after being revived by Xie Qingli, she seems to be extremely satisfied with Xie Qingli!"

Xie Qingrou shook her head and sighed softly, "Mother, you're wrong. Grandmother was unconscious at the time and didn't know who saved her. The look on her face when she saw Xie Qingli must have meant she was very pleased with his appearance!"

Xie Qingwan snorted coldly: "Bah! How can a village girl like her be so beautiful? I'm going to scratch her face so that grandma won't like her anymore!"

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