“The Second Madam can’t get off her bed?” Qu Moying raised her eyes and looked at Qu Xuexin in shock after hearing the news Qu Xuexin told her.
“I just received a message from my mother. She said Second Uncle and Second Aunt argued right after they came back home. Second Uncle slapped Second Aunt in her face and said he’s going to divorce her. Then Second Aunt passed out immediately. Grandmother called a doctor to check on Second Aunt. After the basic treatment, she woke up but couldn’t stop shivering. Right now, she is too feeble to even talk, and the doctor is still treating her,” said Qu Xuexin softly.
She then lowered her head and used her hanky to press the corner of her red eyes gently.
They stayed together in a guest yard of the Eastern Palace. Qu Moying lived in the side room while Qu Xuexin stayed in the main room as the older sister.
Right now, both of them were in Qu Moying’s room. She still felt unwell, her face as pale as a bedsheet.
“How come Second Madam suddenly got sick?” asked Qu Moying.
“Em… My mother had no idea either. She just said Second Aunt suddenly became severely ill, and they had called several doctors to check on her.” Qu Xuexin shook her head as her eyes fell on Qu Moying. She sounded hesitant, “Moying…”
She didn’t finish her words, only staring at Qu Moying with a sorrowful look on her face.
“First Sister, I still feel unwell. Could you please leave me alone for some time?” Qu Moying asked feebly. She was exhausted due to the pain from her body. The skin on her hand and arms was dreadfully red and swollen. She tried her best to tolerate the pain until she passed out. Right now, Qu Xuexin’s hesitant look made her feel more tired, and she didn’t want to deal with her at all.
Even a fool could tell that Qu Xuexin wanted to speak for Yu.
“Moying…” Qu Xuexin regained her nerve and wanted to finish her words.
“First Sister, I’m really exhausted. Can we just talk later?” Qu Moying closed her eyes and leaned on the pillow weakly.
“Em… Al-Alright!” Qu Xuexin stood up reluctantly. She looked at Qu Moying and let out a sigh. Judging by Qu Moying’s attitude, the relationship between her and Yu couldn’t possibly be fixed. Even though Qu Xuexin wanted to do something, Qu Moying wasn’t willing to give her a chance. But at least, she gave it a try.
Qu Xuexin walked out and saw Yu Chun waiting outside and holding a pot of medicinal liquid in her hands. Due to her eyes, Qu Moying brought two maids with her today, but she only took Yu Dong inside for the funeral while leaving Yu Chun in the carriage. Now, Yu Chun was brought inside to serve her too. However, Qu Xuexin only had one maid with her.
“Yu Chun, do you think Moying will forgive Second Aunt?” Looking at Yu Chun, Qu Xuexin sighed again, her voice sounding tired.
“First Lady, I’m sorry I don’t know,” Yu Chun answered her politely with her head lowered.
A bitter smile showed up on Qu Xuexin’s face as she mumbled to herself, “You are right. How will a maid like you know? Technically…this is Grandmother’s decision… But Moying and Qiuyan… They are both Second Uncle’s blood!”
Then she stared at the yard door blankly, smiling bitterly.
Yu Chun stayed silent and didn’t look up at her.
“Yu Chun, I’m going back to my room. If Moying needs anything, just come to tell me,” Qu Xuexin told Yu Chun.
“Yes, First Lady,” Yu Chun answered.
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Reborn to Be A Noble Wife
Historical FictionDie in Water and Revive in Fire Ji Hanyue was born of a general. On the evening when she married the Crown Prince, she was framed and pushed into a lake. Before she died, she was told that both her father and sister had been murdered. When she woke...
