Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
âAll, sister, did you forget? Not only is her eyesight bad, but her heart isnât in the right place either! Otherwise, how could Madam have been ill for so many years?â Su Miaoyan said loudly, clinging to Su Yingxueâs arm.
âExactly. Madamâs illness has persisted despite our auntâs care for so many years and has only worsened. Our dear aunt has indeed done an impressive job,â Su Yingxue replied with a smile.
âThatâs nonsense! Since I married into the Marquisâs Manor, I have respected my sister and always thought of her well-being. I spent many silvers on doctors and tonics for her. There hasnât been a day I didnât hope for her recovery. Su Yingxue, how dare you come to the Marquisâs Manor and slander me without any evidence!â Su Xinlan angrily retorted.
âIs it slander? Then, Aunt, please tell us which doctors you invited. Iâd like to discuss with them why an illness that could have been cured has dragged on for so long.â Su Yingxue challenged, raising an eyebrow.
Su Xinlanâs composure cracked. If Su Yingxue were as clueless as Ye Lingbai and the others, she might have managed to bluff her way through.
But Su Yingxue was a doctor who ran her clinic and was likely acquainted with all the renowned doctors in the city. A conversation with them would reveal the truth about the bribes she had given to ensure Xu Aoqing wasnât properly treated.
Grinding her teeth, Su Xinlan said, âMany doctors have visited the manor, and I canât recall all their names. But even the Marquis himself has invited doctors. Are you suggesting the Marquis would harm Madam? Su Yingxue, donât assume that a bit of medical knowledge gives you the right to diagnose haphazardly. If you harm Madam, the Marquis wonât spare you!â
âIf thereâs a problem, Iâll take full responsibility!â Xu Aoqingâs voice came from the bed, weak but determined.
Her words were punctuated by coughs and phlegm, but each cough seemed to relieve her somewhat.
Despite her frail, skeletal frame, her eyes were sharp as they fixed on Su Xinlan. âI trust Dr. Su. But you, Su Xinlan, you donât trust your niece and even try to wrong her?â
Holding her head high, Su Xinlan replied, âI donât trust her because I care about your health. If anything happens to you under Su Yingxueâs care, Iâll be blamed. Itâs better not to let her treat you, sister. I canât bear that responsibility!â
With that, Su Xinlan ordered the steward to throw Su Yingxue out.
Today was a grave mistake allowing these Su family sisters into the manor, and she glared at the steward to emphasize her point. âHurry up!â
The steward walked up to Su Yingxue and said, âMiss Su, this is the Changxin Marquisâs Manor, you shouldâ¦â
Before he could finish, Ye Lingbaiâs saber was at his throat.
Ye Lingbai stood protectively in front of Su Yingxue and Su Miaoyan, radiating fury. âMiss Su is my motherâs doctor. You will not lay a finger on her. All of you, get out!â
âEldest Young Master, are you planning to defy the Marquis? Donât forget, the Marquis has already decreed you are no longer the heir. Be careful, or you might lose even the right to stay in the manor!â Su Xinlanâs eyes glinted with a hidden threat.
She had been in the Changxin Marquisâs Manor for years, and Su Xinlan had Xu Aoqing and her children thoroughly under her control.
She had already sabotaged Ye Lingbaiâs career and stripped him of his heir title.
Despite his upright nature, he was now just a useless man kept at home.
How could he possibly fight against her?