Reborn as a concubine's daughter and entering a noble family: Xie Lang, don't be too seduc

It was... Qinghuai?!

Someone passing by in the park found a burlap sack abandoned on the path and vaguely sensed that blood was seeping out of it.

It's still moving...

So frightened was he that he called for help to check.

As luck would have it, that path was the closest to Xie Lin's courtyard. Naturally, the people in the manor found their way there.

Hearing that "the things in the sack can move," the maids and servants in the courtyard were both scared and curious. They pushed and shoved each other, and led by Granny Guo, they went to see the novelty in groups.

A few of the bolder ones went forward and poked around in the sack a couple of times, feeling that it was probably a person. Seeing that there was still movement, they untied the sack.

Who knew that what was released from the sack...

It was Qinghuai, who had almost been beaten to death!

Granny Guo had a vague idea in her mind; this was probably the "Jing'er" that Huo Sanghua had mentioned. However, in the Marquis of Anding's mansion, Huo Sanghua certainly didn't have the ability to beat Qinghuai like this.

But she was an old hand in the palace, and after a little thought, it wasn't hard to figure out that Huo Sanghua had used someone else to get rid of this troublemaker who was always against her.

So I rushed over to deliver this news.

I also want to see how Hawthorne reacts.

Seeing Qinghuai's blood-covered, gruesome state, even Huo Sanghua, who was mentally prepared, was still horrified.

Xie Lin noticed her as soon as she turned her head.

Xie Lin stepped forward, blocking her path and preventing this cruel scene from unfolding...

Qinghuai was covered in blood, his clothes were almost torn to shreds, his exposed arms were a bloody mess, and the fingernails of all ten fingers were gone, leaving his fingertips a bloody, mangled mess.

One of her legs lay there in an eerie position, as if it had been broken…

It felt like the bone was broken, but the skin was still holding it together.

Huo Sanghua peeked halfway out from behind Xie Lin, glancing at Qing Huai with unbearable tenderness. But just that one glance—

"Ugh!... ..."

I almost threw up.

She knew who had done this to Qinghuai.

She thought that person might kill Qinghuai. But she never imagined they would be so ruthless, torturing a living person like this, and then…

They sent it back to her.

This was the first time I had ever felt Madam Xie's ruthlessness so directly.

Just as Yunqiao had warned her in her previous life.

"She's still alive. Take her back first and find a doctor to take a look at her," Xie Lin instructed Granny Guo, protecting the already unsteady Huo Sanghua.

Although, the hope is slim.

But we can't just ignore the formalities and let her die here on her own.

He could tell at a glance whose schemes Qinghuai had used, and that the old lady had kidnapped her, beaten her up like this, and then sent her back.

The purpose is probably to intimidate them.

Granny Guo hurriedly arranged for people to carry Qinghuai, who looked like "meat paste," back to his residence.

She had seen all sorts of inhumane methods in the palace, but she had never seen anyone torture someone like this and then send them back.

He couldn't help but feel even more afraid of that old lady Xie.

A doctor was brought in from outside to examine Qinghuai, but even he could only sigh repeatedly when he saw his two wrists that had been broken.

They're all broken...

There are many wealthy and powerful families in Shengjing, but nothing like this has ever happened before. One glance is enough to tell that it must have been a family member who punished someone, and it was practically a death sentence.

How can this be treated?

Even if I get cured, I might offend someone.

He prescribed two doses of medicine, slung his medicine box over his shoulder, and left.

"Who on earth beat Sister Qinghuai like this? This is too cruel..." Wutong was terrified when she saw the bloody scene.

While hiding behind Yanliu, he muttered to himself.

Before he could finish speaking, Yanliu tugged at his mouth and made him shut up.

Observing the reactions of Granny Guo and Huo Sanghua, and seeing their knowing expressions, Yan Liu guessed what had happened. She felt sorry for Qing Huai being beaten like this, but considering Qing Huai's previous actions, she naturally didn't think she was wronged.

They brought it all on themselves.

Granny Guo entrusted the task of brewing the medicine to them. The two women knew it was pointless, but Yanliu still pulled Wutong along as a symbolic gesture.

She carefully warned Wutong, "Don't say anything carelessly again. Look at what happened to Sister Qinghuai. There's no one in this courtyard who isn't ruthless. Our lives are in their hands. We should just do whatever the master says."

"The Second Madam is still the best." Wu Tong rubbed her fingers, still shaken from the shock. Thinking of how badly Qing Huai had been beaten, she wondered who would be next. But when it came to someone "not ruthless," she naturally thought of Huo Sanghua... "Our Second Madam is gentle, kind, and understanding; she's the best in this courtyard!"

Yanliu simply lowered her head and smiled to herself. "Silly Wutong, today's events are probably all thanks to the Second Madam. What you see isn't always the truth; perhaps the Second Madam isn't as kind as you think?"

"How could that be?" Wu Tong said in disbelief. "But in the palace, everyone says that the Second Madam is weak-willed and easy to bully. Look at Sister Yunqiao and Sister Qinghuai, no matter how much they bully the Second Madam, she hasn't said anything, has she?"

"The Second Madam didn't say anything, but none of them have had an easy time." Yan Liu could see it clearly. Everyone thought Huo Sanghua was weak and easy to bully, but no one could really get the better of her.

Yunqiao was determined to marry the fourth prince. Even if she couldn't be the principal wife, being a concubine would be fine. She felt that Huo Sanghua was in her way and wanted to kick him away.

But later, when Huo Sanghua married into the Marquis of Anding's household, Yunqiao also lost the chance to be favored by the Fourth Prince.

Not to mention Qinghuai.

She pulled Wutong aside and carefully instructed her, "You must remember in the future that you should never get involved in anyone's disputes. We can't afford to offend either of them. The Second Madam has the protection of the Second Young Master and the Eldest Young Master, and the Fourth Prince is also looking after her. After all, she is Consort Qi's adopted daughter, so she won't easily lose her life. But we are different!"

It was Qinghuai's affair that made her see the rules for surviving in this Marquis's mansion.

She didn't want Wutong to become a second Qinghuaili.

Huo Sanghua may appear weak, but if she truly had no ability, she would have been devoured long ago in the palace, leaving not even bones or scraps. She has her own set of survival methods, which only apply to herself.

“... Oh.” Wutong wasn’t sure if she understood or not, but seeing how sincere Sister Yanliu was, she echoed her.

But she felt that the Second Madam must be a good person, otherwise how come they were all alright? It was all because Sister Qinghuai went too far.

The two returned to the courtyard after preparing the medicine, just as the people from the palace who had come to deliver rewards were leaving.

While they were brewing medicine for Qinghuai, people from the palace reportedly arrived, bringing many gifts in the name of Consort Qi and His Majesty.

Among them was a priceless jade ruyi.

Yanliu and Wutong turned sideways to avoid the people in the palace, and only dared to glance forward after they had gone far away.

The gifts that were brought in filled the entire courtyard, even more than Hawthorne's dowry. All the servants in the courtyard stared wide-eyed at the chests of treasures, having never seen such a grand display before.

After receiving the reward, Huo Sanghua froze on the spot, holding the imperial edict he had taken from Eunuch Cai.

I felt extremely uneasy; why would someone suddenly bestow so many gifts upon me?

The implication in Eunuch Cai's words was that he was urging them to go to the palace to express their gratitude as soon as possible...