The merchant's rebirth led to the complete downfall of the Marquis's mansion.

Jiang Su fell ill the next day after sleeping.

The family was destitute, so Liu had to pawn her family heirloom in order to find a doctor for Jiang Su.

Xia Qiutang breathed a sigh of relief; she no longer wanted to be close to Jiang Su at all.

Jiang Su's illness suited her perfectly.

As soon as Jiang Su woke up, she went over to him in a tearful manner and pretended to cry.

Jiang Su was deeply moved, and even Liu Shi, the mother who had entrusted the family heirloom, had to step aside.

Liu was so angry that she locked herself in her room for a whole day.

After being sick for half a month, Jiang Su finally recovered and learned about his family's situation. He immediately went to find Qin Yao.

Jiang Xiaoxiao and Liu were so frightened that they quickly grabbed him.

Qin Yao will show them no mercy now. If Jiang Su goes, won't he suffer the same fate as them?

Liu told Jiang Su about how she and Jiang Xiaoxiao were "bullied" by Qin Yao.

“My son! You must not go there again. Qin Yao has gone mad. She doesn’t recognize her own family. I’ve already told her to be her equal wife, but she won’t budge. I don’t know if she’s climbed some high branch.”

Liu patiently and earnestly persuaded him.

Jiang Su was very surprised after hearing this. In his eyes, Qin Yao had always been an obedient and sensible little woman. How could she treat his mother and sister like this?

Jiang Su naturally wouldn't suspect his mother and sister. After calming them down, he pulled Jiang Liu aside.

Are they telling the truth?

Jiang Liu nodded, wanting to offer some criticism, but fearing that Jiang Su would be offended.

"I asked you to deliver something to me while I was out, did you deliver it?"

Jiang Liu was speechless. "I...I gave it to you...but..."

"Just what?"

“I was…” Thinking of the humiliation at the entrance of Guozhongxian, Jiang Liu no longer hid it, “My things were thrown away, and she even called me a dog and wouldn’t let me in!”

"Didn't you say I asked you to deliver it?"

Jiang Liu: "..."

I only got thrown away because I told them, okay?

"I told you, young master, Qin Yao is determined not to agree. I'm afraid it's true, just as the old lady said, that she has a new target!"

"impossible!!!"

Jiang Su was furious and stormed off.

Jiang Liu immediately told Xiao Liu to follow. Xiao Liu knew some martial arts and wasn't afraid of being bullied by Qin Yao.

Jiang Su ran straight to Guozhongxian, and when he saw the same hot pot restaurant as in his previous life, he suddenly realized what was going on.

Is this her shop?!

Isn't this the place that Jiang Liu was looking for, run by that Lingna?

Why is it hers now?

So...she's the same as him?

When Xiao Liu caught up with him, Jiang Su was doubting himself.

Xiao Liu darted forward and blocked Jiang Su's path.

"Young master, young master, let's go back!"

Jiang Su stared at him blankly, not coming back to her senses for a long time.

Xiao Liu seized the opportunity and pulled him away.

He couldn't let such a good opportunity slip by.

He had made sure that Xia Qiutang's maidservant had slipped out of the house when he arrived, so he could go and watch the show.

Jiang Su followed Xiao Liu all the way to Liuxiangju before stopping.

Xiao Liu pretended to offer advice and slowly stopped walking.

It's not mealtime now, so there aren't many people at Liuxiangju, making those coming out quite conspicuous.

Jiang Su looked up and saw the maid coming out from inside.

She held a food box in her hand, looked around twice, and then picked up the food box and left.

"Hey! Isn't that Madam's maid?" Xiao Liu pretended to have just seen her and scratched the back of his head in confusion.

"Why is she carrying a food box? Is it because she sees that you've just recovered from your illness and wants to give you something nourishing?"

Jiang Su had been wondering about it, but Xiao Liu's explanation suddenly made everything clear.

Tang'er is really good to him, but it's a bit wasteful to bring food here. They don't have much silver left, so it would be much more cost-effective to buy some to cook at home.

Despite this thought, Jiang Su still managed a smile.

Tang'er has never experienced hardship, so he can't refuse her kindness. He just needs to remind her that he'll make it up to her properly later.

Having made up his mind, Jiang Su decided not to think about Qin Yao for the time being and instead headed back home.

We still need to ask Jiang Liu. They should also try to get some money. Jiang Liu is so powerful in my memory. Even without Qin Yao, he should be fine.

Upon returning home, Jiang Su went straight to his room, waiting to have dinner with Xia Qiutang.

Although it was meant to nourish his body, he still wanted to share it with her.

They share both good times and bad, and can be considered a couple who have gone through thick and thin together.

He waited for a long time, but Xia Qiutang did not return. Jiang Su was getting impatient and was about to go out to look for her when he heard footsteps.

"Husband, you're back?" Xia Qiutang appeared at the door.

Jiang Su was very pleased and immediately went to greet him.

"Tang'er, why have you been gone for so long?"

"Let's go for a walk..." Xia Qiutang naturally took Jiang Su's arm and went inside with him.

The two sat down at the table. Jiang Su waited for the maid to serve the dishes, but after a while there was no movement, Jiang Su looked at the maid with displeasure.

He was stunned when he saw that the maid had nothing in her hands!

“You…” Jiang Su pointed at the maid, wanting to say something, but couldn’t get the words out.

"What's wrong, husband?" Xia Qiutang looked at her maid in confusion, then turned to Jiang Su and asked.

"No...it's nothing!" Jiang Su suppressed his doubts.

He couldn't very well say that he was waiting for them to bring him food!

"I'm going out for a bit!" Jiang Su left as if fleeing.

Now, all he could think about was the image of Xia Qiutang's maid coming out of Liuxiang Residence.

Jiang Su went straight to the servants' quarters and called out Xiao Liu.

The two walked a distance away, and Jiang Su looked around before speaking.

"Did you see clearly just now? The one who came out of Liuxiang Residence was Madam's maid?"

"Yes!" Xiao Liu nodded vigorously. "That's right! It's her!"

“Then…” Jiang Su closed his eyes. How could he ask his servants about such a thing?

Xiao Liu naturally wouldn't let him off the hook, and asked:

"Did you and your wife just eat next door, young master?"

As Jiang Su spoke, he looked in the direction he was pointing, which was the neighboring courtyard. Just as he was about to shake his head, Xiao Liu spoke up first.

"I just saw Madam coming from that direction, and I guessed it. Thinking about it, it makes sense. Although it was Madam's kind gesture, it wouldn't be good if the Old Madam and Miss found out..."

Jiang Su's face darkened. He hadn't gone out at all! Nor had he eaten anything!

Before Xiao Liu could finish speaking, Jiang Su had already turned and left in anger.

He needs to figure out what's going on.

For the next two days, Jiang Su kept a close eye on Xia Qiutang's every move, but everything seemed normal.

Jiang Su and Jiang Liu were discussing how to make money, but they failed several times. Just as they were feeling troubled and hadn't come up with a solution, Jiang Su discovered that Xia Qiutang had secretly left the house.

Thinking of the meal from that day, Jiang Su secretly followed them.

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