The Dreamer in the Spring Boudoir

Chapter 115: I know what you did

Ji Man had always felt that the relationships between people were very simple. They were based on mutual interdependence. As for those frequent songs that extolled the wonderful feelings that existed between people... if everyone had those feelings, why was it worth praising?

The imperial noble consort was leaning on her cushioned couch and holding her younger son that was now old enough to babble. With a gentle gaze, she said, "Sangyu, this consort has always felt that you're a sensible child."

Whenever someone wanted you to do something that you didn't want to, they would always start the conversation with words of praise. This would make the rest of conversation go more smoothly.

Sitting neatly by the imperial noble consort, Ji Man obediently answered the question that she knew the consort wanted to ask, "Sangyu knows what aunty wants to talk about. But, Chenyu's matter isn't Sangyu's intention. It was the marquis that made this decision. Aunty, you can see that with Sangyu's current figure, it's impossible for Sangyu to be in the marquis's good graces. So, how could it be possible that Sangyu has anything to do with the marquis giving my younger sister a difficult time?"

The imperial noble consort slightly furrowed her brow. After thinking for a while, she said, "Your words do sound reasonable. Chen-shi came by and complained about her grievances for a long time. This consort couldn't just send her away. After all, she's been with your father for a long time."

Ji Man smiled. Nie Sangyu's mother had died a long time ago too. As for the mystery of why she had a sudden attack of a serious illness that killed her, it remained unsolved even now. As time passed, it naturally faded from most people's immediate concern.

She knew that the only thing that gratified Nie Sangyu was that although Chen-shi had been the main wife for many years, her father's heart still only had her mother. In the main courtyard, the portrait of Nie Sangyu's mother had never been taken down.

This was probably a sore point for Chen-shi and why she had never treated Sangyu well.

"Anyways, Chenyu and me are sisters. If there's anyway that Sangyu can help her, Sangyu will definitely do my best."

Seeing how fair and reasonable Nie Sangyu was being, without any hint of resentment or jealousy, the imperial noble consort thought she was truly very reliable. But her body...

It really was a pity.

That midwife had been her servant and had caused Sangyu to fall into her current state, but she didn't know when her allegiance had been switched to someone else. However, her status was too noble, so she naturally couldn't apologize to Sangyu. Right now, it seemed that Chenyu was more useful than Sangyu. And so, as their aunt, she hoped that they would mutually help each other.

After exchanging a few more words and bestowing Sangyu a few items, the imperial noble consort allowed her niece to leave.

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After Ji Man returned to the residence and was walking back to Feiwan Courtyard with Gancao, she saw a flurry of servants rushing towards Xuesong Courtyard.

Gancao went over and stopped a servant to ask, "What happened?"

"Mistress Xue ate something that set off an old illness. The marquis is furious. He sent the servants to bring doctors over," The servant hurriedly replied and sprinted away right afterwards.

Qian Lianxue? Ji Man raised her eyebrows. Didn't she always keep a low profile and stayed out of earthly affairs? How could something have happened to her?

"Come, Gancao. Let's go over there and see what's going on."

Ji Man still remembered that Old Madame had told her that Qian Lianxue wouldn't harm her. But, for an inexplicable reason, she felt that there was a connection between this woman and the disappearance of her child.