PFC Chapter 120 Laughter Chapter
Chapter 120 Laughter Chapter
Chapter 120
The Marquis's wife heaved a sigh of relief when the doctor said she was fine. She gestured to Nanny Sang beside her to hand over a purse. "I'm so sorry to disturb Doctor Hua in the middle of the night."
Doctor Hua took it naturally, then stood up and said goodbye, "Then I will go back first. If there is anything wrong, Madam, please send someone to find me."
Madam Hou nodded and said, "Thank you, Doctor Hua."
When Doctor Hua left, Luo Shuiyao stepped aside to let him out. Before leaving, Doctor Hua met her eyes and saw that the girl's eyes were full of water and the corners of her eyes were red. She looked like she was crying because she felt sorry for the young lady inside.
The events of the welcoming banquet a few days ago had already spread throughout the various households in Kyoto. He had also heard about it while wandering around the various households. He knew that the cousin Lu had been quite unkind to the cousin from the countryside, but he had not expected the cousin Luo to be so kind-hearted. She was truly a rare and good girl.
Luo Shuiyao inexplicably received Dr. Hua's admiring look. She didn't understand why, but she still smiled sweetly and said goodbye to Dr. Hua: "Doctor Hua, it's late at night and the dew is heavy. Please be careful."
Doctor Hua was even more satisfied when he saw this. He reached out and touched his goatee, nodded at her, and then walked out.
Luo Shuiyao was puzzled when he signaled her, not knowing what he meant. After a while, she found out that for some reason, Dr. Hua always praised her for being respectful and friendly, and called her a kind and generous girl.
When she found out, she was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. She secretly sighed that Dr. Hua was also a gossipy old man, but that was a story for later.
Lu Zhaozhao was originally sitting there with a calm expression. However, because there were a bunch of people at the door, she sat sideways towards the inside, intentionally avoiding people. The servants standing behind her didn't actually take a close look at her current appearance.
Hearing Luo Shuiyao's voice at this time, her body stiffened, and she slowly turned her head, then met Luo Shuiyao's eyes, which seemed to be worried, but actually implied that she was watching a show.
Lu Zhaozhao was furious. She knew Luo Shuiyao must be gloating over her misfortune. But now that she was in this state, she couldn't lose her temper. She could only suppress her anger and turn away from her.
Luo Shuiyao was slightly disappointed, then the corners of her mouth rose slightly, revealing an imperceptible smile.
The Marquis's wife followed Lu Zhaozhao's gaze and saw Luo Shuiyao's gentle and soothing smile. Her heart warmed: This child is really broad-minded!
Then she turned her head to look outside the door. Seeing that it was already late at night, she persuaded Luo Shuiyao to go back. "Zhao Zhao is fine here, you should go back and rest. Auntie will be watching over him here. After Zhao Zhao finishes taking the medicine, Auntie will also go back and rest."
Luo Shuiyao nodded obediently, her voice soft and gentle: "Sister Zhao, you should have a good rest after taking the medicine. I will go back first."
After saying this, he bowed to the Marquis's wife again, then turned around and left with Nanny Zhang and Chun Xing.
Seeing this, Lu Zhaozhao clenched her teeth. To her, Luo Shuiyao's words were clearly a joke and a mockery of her.
But every failure makes one wiser. Now that the Marquis and the Crown Prince already dislike her, she must not let her provoke her to lose her composure again, otherwise the Marquis's wife will also dislike her, and then her life in this Marquis's mansion will become even more difficult.
The Marquis's wife had no idea what Lu Zhaozhao was thinking. She only saw her sitting quietly and obediently, and she felt a surge of pity for her.
She turned her eyes away from Lu Zhaozhao's face and gently patted her hand, trying to comfort her.
"Ah!" Lu Zhaozhao was caught off guard and slapped by the Marquis's wife, and cried out in pain.
The Hou Madam took a closer look and discovered that Lu Zhaozhao's hands were covered with dense red rashes. Embarrassed, she withdrew her hands, hid them under her handkerchief, and rubbed them vigorously, feeling goose bumps all over her body.
As for Lu Zhaozhao, the light slap from the Marquis' wife actually didn't hurt, but she wanted to use this to make the Marquis' wife feel distressed so that she could take the opportunity to propose lifting the house arrest.
Seeing that the Marquis's wife looked uncomfortable, she quickly pretended to be well-behaved and comforted her, "Aunt, I'm fine. I'm sorry to bother you to look after me so late at night."
The Marquis's wife comforted her: "It's okay, I've had enough sleep these past few days."
"As for you, you must get well soon so your aunt can rest assured. Did you hear what the doctor said just now? Have the maids and servants keep watch at night and make sure you don't scratch your skin. It would be disastrous for a girl to be disfigured."
Lu Zhaozhao looked at the Marquis' wife with gratitude, tears welling in her eyes. Normally, she would have been embraced and cherished by the Marquis' wife. But now, her face was completely disfigured, and the movement of her eyebrows and eyes looked peculiar.
The Marquis's wife stood up, her sudden movement causing Lu Zhaozhao to look at her in confusion. She said somewhat awkwardly, "Well, it's too late to toss and turn in the middle of the night. Auntie will go back to the front yard first, and you should get some rest. If you feel any discomfort during the night, remember to send someone to tell Auntie."
Lu Zhaozhao nodded, ignoring the Marquis's evasive glance. "Then Zhaozhao won't go out to see you off today, so as not to scare the people outside with my appearance."
Mrs. Hou always felt that these words were directed at her. She smiled awkwardly, motioned her to rest early, and then quickly walked out of Qiuliyuan.
The Marquis's wife was still thinking about what the maid had said about the Marquis waiting for her in Minghua Hall. She was fully convinced that the Marquis was about to forgive her. With this hope in mind, she quickly asked Nanny Sang to support her, and the group quickly returned to Minghua Hall.
The Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery had already received the news, and his servants had reported that Qiuliyuan was safe, so he finally felt relieved. After waiting for a long time without seeing the Marquis's wife return, he prepared to return to his study. But as he left the house, he bumped into the Marquis's wife rushing over.
When the Marquis's wife saw him come out, she thought he was coming to greet her. A gentle and virtuous smile appeared on her face, and she stepped forward and said, "My Lord, Zhao Zhao is fine. She just looks a little scary. Don't worry. It's late now, let's go back and rest."
Marquis Zhongyong dodged her outstretched hand and said, "You're not feeling well. Let Madam Sang take you back to rest. I'll go to the study to rest."
With that, the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery strode towards his study. The Marquis's wife's outstretched hand froze in place, not withdrawing it for a long moment. Her hands trembled, her heart certain that the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery had feelings for Concubine Mei. Unable to contain herself any longer, she choked with grief.
The steps of the Loyal and Brave Marquis suddenly froze in place. He tilted his head slightly, as if he wanted to look back at the Marquis' wife, but in the end he just clenched his fists tightly, then hardened his heart and continued to stride towards the study.
It's not that he doesn't feel sorry for his wife, but she's really gone too far. She could have just told him, or let him go herself. Why would she be so calculating?
How could he let go of a life in just a few days? He couldn't just pretend it never happened.
The lady was wrong in this matter, but I was even more wrong. I couldn't forget about Mei just because she rarely came out. That's why the lady was so worried and acted like this.
This is good, let my wife calm down for a few days, and let me reflect on it.
Marquis Zhongyong sighed inwardly, but his steps did not pause at all.