Chapter 401
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Yuyu had been in poor health since she was a child, but at that time, it should have been only due to physical weakness.
…
The Marchioness suspected everyone in the house.
Every concubine, including the Marquis Weiyuan, and even those who served Yuyu personally, as well as his wife.
The Marchioness’s mind was in a mess.
But fortunately, it had all passed.
It should have passed, as long as Yuyu’s health gradually improved and there were no more Poisonous Insects inside his body…
The Marchioness thought of having Yuyu go find Xie Zhinuan, but then felt it was not right.
As a mother, her favoritism towards her daughter was real, but the flesh of her hands, front and back, was all the same to her; she naturally hoped that all her children would be safe, and well.
While she was struggling with this, Xie Rong had already opened his eyes.
Xie Rong leaned towards his two brothers and walked over to the Marchioness, asking in a soft voice, “Mother, are you alright?”
“Yes, I am fine!” the Marchioness responded promptly.
She took Xie Rong’s hand, pulling him to sit beside her, “This time you have made a great contribution, your eldest and second brothers should thank you, Mother should also thank you!”
“Mother, it is all my duty to do. Besides, we should thank Zhinuan. It was the medicine pill she prepared that helped us…”
The Marchioness suddenly interrupted Xie Rong, “Rongrong, remember this, without Zhinuan, without any medicine pill, you were just restless at Huguo Temple and ran out to roam the mountains and rivers, understand?”
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“…”Xie Rong was confused.
Why, when it was clearly his sister’s merit.
Xie Qian spoke up softly, “Because the innocent can be guilty by association, such a medicine pill, once known to the world, will surely cause contention and would bring many dangers and troubles to our sister!”
“Phew!” Xie Yu exhaled softly.
His chest no longer hurt, he felt an inexhaustible strength throughout his body, and he also felt as if his Inner Strength had improved by several times; he felt reborn.
“Eldest brother speaks the truth. We have not had any miraculous encounters, I am still the frail second young master of the Marquis’s house!”
Even if he were well, he would continue to feign illness, to draw out the mastermind behind the scenes.
The Marchioness nodded, “As long as you understand, from now on, you must grow stronger to protect your sister, that’s what matters!”
“And what about you, Mother?” Xie Rong asked gently.
“You all have benefited greatly, and so has Mother!” The Marchioness laughed softly.
Even though she did not go out, she felt lighter and healthier.
“Perhaps, Nuannuan can be safe and sound because she has had a fortuitous encounter!” the Marchioness suddenly said softly.
The three brothers strongly agreed.
Next, they needed to find the poisoner and have them severely punished.
The mother and sons quietly discussed how to act in the future.
Xie Hanhan was in the room, gently grinding the spices.
She was somewhat curious about what her mother and three brothers would discuss, but she was not panicking, nor disturbed, she remained very calm.
She had always been clear about her identity and knew why she had come to live in the Marquis’s house. From being pitied as a girl to being respected as a daughter of the Marquis’s house and being carefully taught, just the knowledge she had gained over the years was enough for her to stand her ground in the future, no matter who she married.
What Mother had given her was a new lease on life; Mother’s kindness to her was as heavy as a mountain.
She did hope for the real Xie Nuan to be found, to make her mother happy and to ease the guilt and self-blame of her three brothers.
“Miss, the lady next door has gone out!”
Upon hearing this, Xie Hanhan curved her lips into a light smile, “After all, she couldn’t help herself!”
Since her third brother had returned, the Marchioness had held a feast to welcome him home. Aside from her three brothers, not a single person in the house was allowed to join the meal, not even Xie Shuyue.
It would be odd if she were not anxious.
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