Reborn to Be A Noble Wife

Chapter 149: The Torn Swaddling Cloth

“Granny Zhou, did Mother leave these for me?” Qu Moying suddenly stood up and looked at the small package in front of her in shock.

There were two reasons why she took Granny Zhou with her. Firstly, Granny Zhou led a difficult life in Earl Ling’an’s Mansion. Secondly, Granny Zhou was Second Madam Qu’s dowry maid, so Granny Zhou had a good understanding of what happened to Mother.

When she came back, Granny Zhou did tell her some things about the past. Back then, Yu gave birth prematurely and blamed it on Mother. After a big quarrel, Qu Zhizhen reprimanded Mother and asked her to go to the convent for a period of time. Though Mother was pregnant at that time, she had no choice but to leave.

Because of this, Mother was heartbroken. The sorrow affected her health and led to her premature childbirth. Then, Mother died in difficult labor. Old Lady only managed to see Mother one last time when she rushed over, while the so-called Father did not even see Mother before Mother passed away. After he came over, he blamed the matter entirely on Granny Zhou.

“Actually, Madam did not leave this for you. I was the one who took them away as a memento. Now, I’ll return them to you, my lady.” Granny Zhou lowered her head and cried, wiping her tears.

She didn’t want to mention what happened back then, but there was a reason why she had to.

Qu Moying bit her lips and felt a lump in her throat. Her eyes fell on the package in front of her. It was a bright red swaddling cloth. The material seemed to be of high quality, but the color and pattern on it faded a little due to the long period of time. There was a large double-colored peony flower embroidered on it. The golden thread was very beautiful and the embroidery was very delicate. It went without saying that it was excellent embroidery work.

For some reason, there was a tiny hole in the swaddling cloth. She wondered when it was torn.

Her heart moved and she felt that something wasn’t right, but she couldn’t pinpoint what it was!

Her gaze then fell on a set of children’s silver accessories. There were silver bracelets, a silver necklace, silver anklets, and something that looked like a bell.

“Were these things not used back then?” Qu Moying asked as she reached out to touch the silver ornaments.

“Madam used the swaddling cloth a few times and then replaced it with a new one. She didn’t get to use the silver accessories. At that time, I wanted to take Madam’s and your things with me, so… I took them.” Granny Zhou lowered her head and sobbed.

Qu Moying was silent for a moment and did not speak.

The room quieted down. For some reason, there was a strange and eerie serenity. After a long time, Qu Moying said in a hoarse voice, “Thank you for keeping these things for me, Granny Zhou.”

“My lady, this is Madam’s last wish. Originally, I would have sent these things to you before, but you were in the village, and it was inconvenient for me to go there.” Granny Zhou asserted as she wiped her tears and looked up with her bloodshot eyes. Qu Moying could see that Granny Zhou was in panic.

When Granny Zhou came to Earl Ling’an’s Mansion, she was wholeheartedly devoted to Qu Moying’s Mother in the Ji Family. Later, she became an important assistant to Mother. Even before Mother died, Granny Zhou was the one who helped to manage the affairs. Qu Moying was extremely gratified towards Granny Zhou for what Granny Zhou had done in her previous and current lives. She reached out and pulled Granny Zhou to sit down.

She ordered Yu Chun to put away the things and keep them well.

Yu Dong served her tea. Qu Moying took a sip and calmed herself down. Then Qu Moying told Granny Zhou the reason why she was called over just now— Qu Moying wanted to inquire about something.