Quick Transmigration: The Mad Beauty Refuses to Be the Scapegoat!-Chapter 392 - 14: The General Mansion’s Cast-Off Scapegoat Wife (Part 14)

Chapter 392: Chapter 14: The General Mansion’s Cast-Off Scapegoat Wife (Part 14)

"Don’t you find it odd? She always dotes on Yu’er, but at such a critical moment, she still prioritized her over me and Jiang Lai. Jiang Lai, her own flesh and blood, you saw what she did at that time, didn’t you?"

The Marquis remained silent for a long time.

He had indeed seen it.

There was definitely something amiss; Jiang Yu and Jiang Lai were born on the same day at the same place, and the midwife then was the person Madam trusts the most. There were maids all around, there shouldn’t have been any mistakes.

"Could you possibly suspect that Yu’er isn’t your biological child? And just think, if she weren’t yours, how could she have the same illness as you? The Imperial Physicians said it’s congenital."

That’s precisely why Madam had never doubted.

Her frail health was also due to a congenital illness, and Yu’er is the same. Ever since her birth, she’s had poor health, with a chronic lung condition requiring constant medication.

On the other hand, Jiang Lai has never needed a doctor, and from childhood to now, no issues with health have been reported.

"Perhaps I’ve been overthinking."

"Exactly, you’re overthinking. Concubine Zhao might just be putting on a show in front of you, sleep now."

Is it really so?

By the next day, Jiang Yu, who would usually rise early to practice the zither, was instead bedridden. The doctor was called.

"It’s the same illness as before: lung heat, cough, difficulty breathing. Likely caused by a fright, just medication and rest for a few days."

Madam was overwhelmed with worry, staying by Jiang Yu’s side from morning to night. Her heart was filled with guilt for even suspecting her own daughter. If her health weren’t poor, her child wouldn’t have to suffer like this.

Afterwards, Madam personally escorted the doctor out, reminding him as he left.

"Miss hasn’t taken the tonic prescribed for her before, otherwise it wouldn’t have relapsed so abruptly."

"Miss hasn’t taken it? How could she not?"

"This shouldn’t come from me, but it must be said now. Due to the medicine’s preciousness, Miss saved it for Madam, making her condition worsen."

Hearing this, Madam’s eyes reddened instantly.

The Marquis Mansion has fallen on hard times, all valuable assets were sold off, though barely managing, she hadn’t imagined Jiang Yu would save all the medicine for her!

"Silly child, such a silly child..."

Now, Madam is full of guilt and worry, shedding tears as she keeps vigil by Jiang Yu’s side.

Jiang Yu faintly awakened, looking at Madam, weakly speaking.

"Mother, I’m fine, just need rest for a few days."

"Silly child, the doctor told me everything, never do such foolish things again!"

Jiang Yu sat up, lowered her gaze, and sighed.

"If I’d known this, I’d rather have married then. Iron General would surely clear the Marquis Mansion’s grievances."

Madam wiped her tears away.

"Don’t dwell on it. The Marquis Mansion can’t rely on selling off the legitimate daughter for peace. Besides, Jiang Lai has married over, she’ll ensure Iron General helps."

Jiang Yu cast her eyes down, coughing weakly.

"Yesterday I saw Iron General myself, worrying he remains impartial. Back then, he wanted to marry me, now Jiang Lai’s married him, I’m afraid he’ll have a grudge against the Marquis Mansion."

Madam’s face fell.

"That would be Jiang Lai’s problem! Since she’s now at his side, even if Tie Yi doesn’t favor her, consider her family’s circumstances. Rest assured, we’ll discuss inviting Concubine Zhao to visit in a few days, I’ll have the Marquis mention it again."

Jiang Yu frowned.

She didn’t favor Jiang Lai, as Tie Yi was the Iron General who climbed out of blood and corpses. Despite surviving countless life-and-death situations, he remained discreet and careful under Your Majesty’s favor. Such a person likely wouldn’t alter his principles for a woman.

The matters of the Marquis Mansion, she must solve personally.

"A month from now is the Hunt Day. At that time, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice will be present, along with Your Majesty, Iron General, and various Civil and Military Ministers visiting Huahan Mountain to enjoy the flowers. It’ll be the chance to approach the Minister of the Ministry of Justice."

Madam was a bit worried.

"Minister Gao Yuan is known for being strict and emotionless. Can he even hear you?"

"If he refuses, I’ll ensure he listens."

Meanwhile, at the General Mansion, Jiang Lai, who had washed and prepared for sleep, heard Spring Moon knocking outside.

"Madam, please help me, Madam, I beg you to help me."

Tie Yi had already disrobed, finally encountering Jiang Lai in a good mood, presenting an opportunity to proceed, when suddenly a situation arose before he finished undressing.

Jiang Lai released his hand from her waist, donned her clothes, rose and opened the door.

Spring Moon knelt at the door, her face swollen.

"Madam, Miss Xu accuses me of bringing the theater troupe, wanting punishment, I’m innocent!"

No sooner had she finished speaking, Xu Ruling arrived with her entourage.

"You dare run, not even Madam can save you now!"

She turned to Jiang Lai.

"Madam, Spring Moon admitted the theater troupe she found was filled with assassins, ruining the old Madam’s birthday banquet. Such a servant must be punished; else General Mansion will fall into chaos."

Saying so, she ordered guards to seize Spring Moon.

Spring Moon grabbed Jiang Lai’s skirts, pleading through tears.

Jiang Lai glanced at her.

"Whether General Mansion falls into chaos isn’t for you to decide. Spring Moon, rise, you claim innocence, now’s your chance to explain your grievances."

Xu Ruling’s expression turned cold.

"Madam, you always wished to overshadow others, I kept silent. The mistake is monumental now, as the mistress you still protect her, should she do anything she desires, defying even the old Madam!"

Seeing Xu Ruling eager to execute Spring Moon, Jiang Lai defied her will.

"When I speak, it’s not for you to interrupt! Spring Moon, speak."

Xu Ruling’s face darkened, her gaze fixed on Tie Yi. She didn’t believe in a few days the General would indulge Jiang Lai this much!

Yet alas, her eyes ached, Tie Yi didn’t even glance at her.

"Madam, you instructed me to meet this theater troupe, I had secured a famous Capital City troupe for the old Madam’s birthday. However, upon collecting payment, Miss Xu had already arranged, leaving me no choice but to choose her people."

Spring Moon looked at Xu Ruling with teary eyes.

"The theater troupe was chosen by Miss Xu; even if assassins were involved, the General should question Miss Xu properly!"

With Jiang Lai backing her, Spring Moon gained confidence. To protect herself, she disregards Xu Ruling’s status as the matter no longer concerned her!

Xu Ruling’s face grew colder, she shouted loudly.

"Nonsense! You’ve smeared my name! If I delegate the task to you, why would I seek it out!"