Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 709 - 710: So That’s How It Is (5)

As for Miaojiang... before General Zhenyuan’s troops were dispatched, thirty thousand soldiers from Shu had already set out two months ago to cut off their escape.

Xiqiu clicked her tongue silently, and after listening to Fourth Master Xiao, she couldn’t help but say, "Did the Fourth Master long ago find out that the Third Master was in Miaojiang, and thus had already made such arrangements?"

Fourth Master Xiao compressed his lips and said nothing. It was a long time before he spoke: "In the past two years, there have been frequent outbreaks of internal strife within Miaojiang. Such a result was not difficult to foresee!"

Xiqiu nodded while listening, and Fourth Master Xiao looked at her, asking, "Were you frightened tonight?"

"Hmm." Xiqiu frankly admitted, then thought for a moment and said, "I didn’t expect Third Sister-in-law to act in such a way!" She paused, looking towards Fourth Master Xiao, "There’s no trace of Third Brother; I’m afraid he will come back. What does the Fourth Master plan to do?"

"Don’t worry about him. As long as Danlan is in our hands, he won’t get far!"

Xiqiu understood his meaning. Xiao Yancheng had the Gu poison set by Third Madam on him, but it’s unknown if such a poison has a limited time once left behind, like three days or two days... Passing this period would lead to suffering much like Xu Tianqing, thinking of which she was reminded of Xu Tianqing: "Is the maid by Third Sister-in-law’s side still there? The Gu on Cousin must have been set by one of Third Sister-in-law’s maids."

Fourth Master Xiao was unsurprised and replied, "All the people by their side have already been captured, and tomorrow’s careful interrogation will reveal everything."

Xiqiu nodded, having many questions in her heart, densely packed but unable to articulate them for the moment. After reflecting, she only asked, "Fourth Master, do you still have things to do? Please go ahead with your work; with Third Sister-in-law restrained, you need not worry about me." 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

"It’s okay!" Fourth Master Xiao said indifferently, "There’s no harm in waiting until after dawn." The major issue was set, and the rest was to be handled slowly.

But it’s unknown where Grand Dowager and Xiao Yanyi have been hidden by Xiao Yancheng, and whether they are in any danger...

Xiqiu let out a long sigh. Although Prince Rong had temporarily failed, this matter was only a Chapter closed, with so many things left to do. Whether it’s Jiangnan, Weihui, Miaojiang, or Shandong, those common people suffering in this affair, who knows when it will truly end for them?

Fourth Master Xiao embraced her, looking at the wound on her arm, speaking with guilt, "It was all my oversight!" Xiqiu shook her head, saying, "The Fourth Master has already made many preparations; the guards in the mansion, and the Third Brother and the others... If it weren’t for the Fourth Master’s prior arrangements, the current situation might be even worse." She paused, then added, "We couldn’t foresee the incident with the Gu worms; the Fourth Master should not dwell on it."

Fourth Master Xiao said nothing, his brows still tightly knit.

It was at this moment that Nanny Cen came to the door, knocking urgently, "Madam, you should go and see Young Master Xin; he still hasn’t woken up despite calling!"

Upon hearing this, Xiqiu’s heart skipped a beat. She immediately stood up, having forgotten about Xing. She quickly pulled Fourth Master Xiao, saying, "Xing was just frightened; I should go and see!"

Fourth Master Xiao also furrowed his brows tightly, following Xiqiu as she turned towards Xing’s room.

Nanny Cen and a few others were gathered by the bedside. Just like last time, Xing’s small face was pale, showing no response. She went forward to check Xing’s pulse, finding it weak and feeble, and turned to Fourth Master Xiao, "Fourth Master, is it possible to go out on the street at this time?"

Fourth Master Xiao knew she wanted to invite Ruan Jingliu and instructed Tiancheng, who was waiting at the door, "...Go personally!"

Tiancheng acknowledged and left, and when the sky was turning bright, he brought Ruan Jingliu in. The others were dismissed, leaving Xiqiu behind to assist her. Ruan Jingliu felt the pulse and tightly knitted her brows, saying, "The pulse is weak."

The same as last time!

Xiqiu asked, "Is there a way?" Ruan Jingliu nodded heavily, saying, "Yes!" then paused, "But from now on, he mustn’t be subjected to any shocks or fright. If it happens again, even I couldn’t do anything."

Xiqiu said nothing, knowing that Xing had congenital deficiencies since birth, either underdeveloped heart and lung functions or congenital heart disease. Though undiagnosed, they couldn’t be ruled out; knowing the severity, her heart sank.

Ruan Jingliu didn’t waste words, turning to open the medicine box but caught sight of the wound on Xiqiu’s arm, frowning, "You’re injured?"

"I’m fine." Xiqiu replied, "Don’t worry about me."

Ruan Jingliu said no more, carefully administering acupuncture to Xing while Xiqiu silently retreated to see Fourth Master Xiao, standing with his hands behind at the door. Inside and outside the courtyard, maids and matrons were cleaning, while Tong Quanzi, his fellow disciples, and the mansion guards were on watch against any lingering Gu worms harming others.

Generally, after the Gu King dies, the Gu worms cannot survive long. Xiqiu wasn’t too worried about that.

She stood beside Fourth Master Xiao, reaching out from their wide sleeves to gently clasp his hand.

Fourth Master Xiao turned to look at her, their eyes meeting, each seeing the heaviness within the other.

After a long time, Xiqiu asked, "Fourth Master, what happened in Miaojiang back in those days?"