Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
The uninvited guest, Su Yingxue, had disrupted her plans. Su Xinlan had merely instructed someone to take action against her but ended up being choked by her. She had almost been strangled to death!
Marquis Changxinâs expression changed slightly. âLanâer has always been gentle. How could she behave like this?â
âGentle?â Su Yingxue raised her eyebrows. It seemed like the Old Marquis had been deceived by Su Xinlan!
âRegardless of what Lanâer has done, she belongs to my Changxin Marquisâs Manor and is also the aunt of the Ninth Princess Consort. Ninth Princess Consort, please release your first and stop troubling her,â Marquis Changxin said. He still showed concern for Su Xinlan.
If the person choking Su Xinlan had not been Su Yingxue, he wouldnât have been so polite earlier.
Su Yingxue released Su Xinlan.
Su Xinlan immediately rushed into Marquis Changxinâs arms, crying softly, appearing fragile.
Marquis Changxin was also busy comforting her. Despite the significant age difference between the two, their intimate huddling made it seem like they had a deep emotional bond.
Marquis Changxin patted Su Xinlanâs back to console her. âThere, Lanâer, with me here, you donât need to be afraid.â
âMarquis, if you hadnât come, I would have been dead! If I die, itâs not a big deal, but I canât afford to involve my sister! Sheâs so sick, and if her condition worsens, what will happen to her?â
Su Xinlan was in tears and snot. Instead of thinking about herself, she was showing concern for Xu Aoqing.
Xu Aoqing felt disgusted by Su Xinlanâs fake compassion. âEnough! Do you think I donât know that my illness is not because of you?â
âEnough! Have you said enough? If youâre ill, then focus on recuperating. Has this mansion ever lacked anything for you or treated you poorly? Hasnât Lanâer treated you well enough over the years? I feel sorry for her!â
Marquis Changxin showed gentle affection towards Su Xinlan but only expressed anger towards Xu Aoqing. Xu Aoqing lowered her eyes in distress, tears swirling in her eye sockets.
âFather, Mother didnât mean to distort the truth. After Dr. Suâs treatment, Motherâs condition indeed improved! Look at Motherâs face, itâs much better, and she can speak a few more words! â
Ye Lingbai quickly went forward to explain to Xu Aoqing.
Marquis Changxin glanced at Xu Aoqing. Her complexion had indeed improved significantly.
Then, his gaze shifted to Su Yingxue. âIâve heard that the Ninth Princess Consortâs medical skills are outstanding. Today, Ninth Princess Consort, I thank you for your efforts.â
Su Yingxue nodded. âYouâre welcome, Marquis.â
Originally, she hadnât planned to get deeply involved in the affairs of Changxin Marquisâs Manor. But seeing Su Xinlanâs helpless appearance, she realized that if she didnât intervene, Xu Aoqing and Ye Lingbai might suffer.
So, she tilted her head and said, âMarquis, I donât mind treating Madam, but donât you want to know why her illness is so severe, to the point where she canât even get out of bed? Some doctors even say that she wonât survive for more than a few years.â n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Marquis Changxin looked surprised. âHave you met the doctors who treated Madam before?â
Su Yingxue shook her head. âI havenât, but after examining Madamâs pulse, I can guess what the doctors might say.â
â What could be the reason then?â After all, she was the wife he had officially married. Even if he had no feelings for her, Marquis Changxin still cared about her.
Su Yingxue was about to speak when Su Xinlan hastily interrupted, âMarquis! Yingxue is my niece from my maternal family. Although she had exceptional medical skills, but recently⦠weâve had many conflicts.â
As she spoke, she grabbed her handkerchief and began to wipe her tears. Her low and hoarse voice carried a weak sob. âShe has always held a grudge against Zhenzhenâs matter! The other day when I was scolded by Father, she was involved tooâ¦â