klisemfg Chapter 27 Personally Feeding the Medicine
Chapter 27 Personally Feeding the Medicine
Qiao Qingshu nodded and thanked him with a smile, then saw Mr. Ouyang off.
With the help of the Bai family, Qiao Qingshu felt that many things became much easier.
She felt she wasn't fighting alone; with such powerful support behind her, how could she not bring down the Qiao family?
The old lady slowly woke up an hour later.
Upon learning that it was Qiao Qingshu who personally asked the Bai family to write an invitation to Mr. Ouyang to treat her illness, her feelings became increasingly complicated.
In the recent events, Old Madam Qiao could not find a single fault with Qiao Qingshu.
Her father caused such a scandal in front of her mother's funeral hall, and Qiao Qingshu was still able to tolerate Xu Biyun and the child in her belly, which was already very tolerant and magnanimous. If it were someone else, who knows what kind of trouble they would have caused.
Moreover, the return of all of Bai's dowry was the intention of Old Madam Bai and Bai Zhining, and had nothing to do with Qiao Qingshu.
Qiao Qingshu has only been doing errands for the Bai family these past few days.
Qiao Qingshu has now invited Mr. Ouyang to treat her. If it weren't for the Bai family's influence, why would Mr. Ouyang have come?
Thinking of this, I couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
"Grandma, you're awake."
A soft, sweet voice broke through Madam Qiao's thoughts.
She looked up and saw Qiao Qingshu walking towards her in the candlelight, her expression calm, dignified and elegant.
Old Madam Qiao slowly beckoned to her.
"Shu'er, come sit here with your grandmother."
Although Madam Qiao disliked Bai, she felt increasingly close to her granddaughter.
This child is always loyal to the Qiao family, sensible, generous, and acts appropriately; he is very good.
Qiao Qingshu sat obediently and sensibly beside Old Madam Qiao's couch and asked softly,
"Grandmother, are you feeling any better?"
Madam Qiao nodded, thinking to herself that she must have been too tired and anxious these past few days, which was why she had fainted from anger.
She knew her own body best. She had pretended to be sick because she didn't want to handle Bai's funeral, but she was actually very healthy. If it weren't for the many things happening in the Marquis's mansion recently, she wouldn't have gotten so angry.
"Ah, that's how it is when people get old. There have been a lot of things going on at home lately, and I've been so anxious. That's probably why I fainted."
Qiao Qingshu nodded in agreement.
"Yes, that's what Doctor Ouyang said too, that Grandmother's coma was caused by a sudden surge of anger."
Old Madam Qiao suddenly frowned and said,
"Mr. Ouyang's fees are quite high, and now our Qiao family..."
Qiao Qingshu said with a smile,
"Grandmother, don't worry. I've already had my maternal grandmother pay the consultation fee. Now that our Qiao family has returned the dowry, the Zhonggong treasury must be quite empty. I can't bear to let our Qiao family pay this fee again, so I've decided to have my maternal grandmother pay it myself."
These words struck a chord with Old Madam Qiao, instantly making her feel even closer to and more fond of Qiao Qingshu.
A long-lost smile appeared on Old Madam Qiao's pale face as she grasped Qiao Qingshu's hand.
“Good child, Grandma knows that you are most devoted to the Qiao family, and you are also most considerate of the hardships your grandmother and father have endured. It is no wonder that Grandma loves and cherishes you the most.”
Qiao Qingshu sneered inwardly. Mr. Ouyang's relationship with the Bai family meant he didn't need to pay for the consultation. Only you, this short-sighted old hag, thought you'd gotten a good deal and were smug about it.
Qiao Jizhou walked into the house and also praised it.
"Mother, we really owe a debt of gratitude to Shu'er today. If she hadn't acted decisively to fetch Doctor Ouyang, your treatment might have been delayed."
Qiao Jizhou and Madam Qiao both looked at Qiao Qingshu with admiration and approval, and were very satisfied with Qiao Qingshu's performance today.
My previous dissatisfaction with Qiao Qingshu has long since vanished and is no longer present.
At that moment, Granny Zou came in carrying a bowl of medicine.
Qiao Qingshu took the medicine bowl and sat down by the couch. She blew on the medicine to cool it down and then handed it to Old Madam Qiao's lips.
"Grandmother, take your medicine while it's still hot."
Madam Qiao propped herself up and sat up, looking at the seventeen-year-old girl in front of her with a smile in her eyes.
The more he looked at his granddaughter, the more he liked her. He also thought about how Qiao Qingshu's mother, Madam Bai, had arranged a good marriage for her. Marrying into the Xiao family of the Duke's mansion would be a great honor for the family.
Perhaps the Qiao family could still leverage the Xiao family's influence.
The Xiao family is several times more powerful than the Bai family. If the Xiao family is willing to lend a hand in paving the way for Qiao Jizhou, perhaps the Yongchang Marquis's Mansion will still have a chance.
In this light, Qiao Qingshu truly is a great benefactor to the Qiao family.
Old Madam Qiao swallowed the medicine that Qiao Qingshu offered to her mouth in one gulp and smiled happily.
"Grandmother is so lucky, having Shu'er personally feed me my medicine."
Qiao Qingshu smiled faintly as she continued to serve Old Madam Qiao her medicine, appearing respectful on the surface but inwardly feeling carefree and happy.
Qiao Qingshu thought to herself, "Eat it, eat it. It's best to finish this poison completely."
This old woman played two-faced tricks on her, so naturally she had to give her a taste of her own medicine.
If it weren't for that old woman scheming against her mother, Bai Shi, and condoning Qiao Jizhou and Xu Biyun's affair, none of this sordid stuff would have happened today.
Old Madam Qiao was enjoying her drink; little did she know that her own granddaughter was feeding her poison.
The old woman obediently drank it down, sip by sip, even finishing the last crumbs at the bottom of the bowl.
Madam Qiao thought that drinking Mr. Ouyang's medicine would help her recover faster.
Little did she know that this medicine could actually hasten her death!
After taking the medicine, Qiao Qingshu left Fushou Hall in a cheerful mood; it was already getting dark.
Xu Biyun and Liu Wan'er were still standing in the corridor.
The dim light from the bright yellow lanterns under the eaves shone on the two people's faces, creating a half-lit, half-shadowed effect, making them appear almost ghostly.
Qiao Qingshu suddenly stopped and smiled.
“My aunt is so filial, she’s still standing here.”
Xu Biyun pursed her lips and simply gave a muffled "hmm" in response.
Qiao Qingshu's gaze slowly moved down, settling on Xu Biyun's stomach. She stared at it for a long time before tilting her head and smiling innocently.
"Aunt, I wonder what's inside your belly. I really want to take a good look."
Xu Biyun felt a cold sweat break out on her back; those words sounded sinister and frightening.
Liu Wan'er stepped out of the shadows, smiling as she stood in front of her mother, saying...
"Cousin, how is the old lady? Is she any better?"
Qiao Qingshu slowly raised her eyes to meet Liu Wan'er's eyes, and their eyes locked.
After staring at each other for a long time, Qiao Qingshu turned around indifferently and snorted.
"She's already asleep. You'd better get up early tomorrow to try and be nice to her."
As he spoke, he slowly descended the steps and gradually walked away.
Watching Qiao Qingshu's departing figure, Xu Biyun stamped her foot and said,
"This Sister Shu is getting more and more arrogant."
Liu Wan'er patted her mother's back.
"She'll get married sooner or later."
Yes, Qiao Qingshu will get married sooner or later. As long as Xu Biyun waits until she gets married, then no one in the Marquis's mansion will be able to control her anymore.
Since Qiao Jizhou said he would not marry a principal wife again, wouldn't her position be the same as the principal wife after she gave birth to a male heir for the Marquis's family?
Even if it's just a name without substance, as long as there are real benefits, that's good too!
Thinking of this, Xu Biyun felt relieved again and walked with Liu Wan'er into her own courtyard.
In the darkness, Qiao Qingshu slowly turned around, her eyes filled with bloodthirsty killing intent.
Xu Biyun, do you think you'll live to see me get married?
Do you think your baby will be born safely?