A Time-Traveling Mishap: I Became an Ancient Nobleman

Chapter 230 That's an idiot.

Madam Jiang certainly didn't want to give Bitao a chance; she was just unwilling to let her daughter's sincere feelings over the years go to waste.

Having lived for so many years, and having received guidance from Madam Zhou before coming to handle this matter, she naturally saw through the tricks of the trade, and didn't believe a single word the two people had said.

Ye Gui, Bi Tao, and the pageboy were clearly setting a trap for their daughter.

If she could still get Ye Gui to take that page back, she would truly be unworthy of being called human. She couldn't deal with Ye Gui without evidence, but surely she could handle a mere page?

The reason for killing the page in front of all the sons of officials was mainly to deter those who might try to target the Jiang family later.

As for Ye Gui, she has no way to deal with it now. If she tells her husband about what happened today, Ye Gui will find it difficult to embark on an official career for the rest of his life.

For a scholar, this was worse than death.

"Tell me, you know perfectly well how Mingyun has treated you all these years, so why did you still plot against her?"

Madam Jiang spoke slowly.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Tong turned to look at Madam Jiang, feeling as if she were enveloped in divine light.

cow.

Bitao's heart was in turmoil, but she pretended to be oblivious. "Why do you say that, Madam? When did I scheme against Miss?"

Madam Jiang laughed in anger, "Do you really think I'm a fool? Mingyun may not be able to tell, but I know exactly what kind of person you are."

In a flash, Bitao realized she had figured out the key point: "Was this Madam's doing today?"

"No, that's not it. If I had known you were going to put on such a show for our family, we wouldn't have let it happen in front of everyone. Our Jiang family also has a lot of face to maintain."

Bitao thought about it and realized that made sense.

"So, what does Madam intend to do with me?"

Bitao has given up entirely.

Madam Jiang feigned difficulty, "Tell me about you, after all these years, we've developed some feelings for you. By the way, you're pregnant now, aren't you?"

At this moment, not only Zhou Tong, but even Bi Tao looked like she had seen a ghost.

Naturally, this was also what Madam Zhou told Madam Jiang.

Madam Zhou has many connections and her own network of channels. If she wants to know the smallest thing about any household, there is nothing she cannot know.

"Don't be surprised. The doctor you secretly saw is supported by the Zhou family. Madam Zhou told me about this a long time ago. You were so fierce with this page today. You must be having stomach problems, right?"

Upon hearing Madam Jiang's words, Bitao's previously aching abdomen intensified, causing her to convulse in pain as if someone had reached inside and stirred it.

"you……"

"Stop with the 'you' and 'me' talk. I'm not the kind of person who doesn't care about old friendships. I've called a doctor for you. Chunzhi, help her to bed first, don't let her die."

The doctor arrived quickly and, after taking Bitao's pulse, his expression became very serious.

"Madam, I'm afraid the baby cannot be saved."

"Oh, I see... Then never mind. Prescribe her some abortifacient medicine first, and then prescribe some other medicine to help her recover. By the way, can she still have children in the future?"

"If it is treated properly, there shouldn't be any major problems."

"That's fine."

Mrs. Jiang was satisfied.

Lying on the bed, Bitao suddenly went berserk, shouting, "No, no, this baby must be saved! Even if I die, I can't let it die!"

Madam Jiang was quite impressed by her attitude, saying, "I didn't expect you to have some maternal instincts."

Zhou Tong added at the opportune moment, "It might not be maternal instinct. Perhaps she can gain something from this child, or perhaps the child's father is someone else."

"Oh?"

Madam Jiang glanced at Zhou Tong and remembered that she was the owner of Youjian Bookstore, so she must have many sources of information. Otherwise, why would she be following Hanzhang and Mingyun today?

But she knew there were some things she shouldn't ask. Since the other woman was willing to reveal so much, it was already a reminder to her that she shouldn't push her luck.

"No, no, this is the pageboy's child," Bitao quickly denied.

It wasn't that she didn't want to admit it; if the Crown Prince knew she was pregnant with his child, her fate would probably be worse than death.

Zhou Tong laughed, "Do you even believe what you're saying?"

"It's true, she wanted to get out of bed and pull Madam Jiang along, but she was held down by the old woman next to Madam Jiang."

“Speak up if you want to. The lady is kind enough to have even called a doctor for you. Don’t be ungrateful.”

Madam Jiang thought that there were still many guests waiting for her to entertain in the garden, so she got up, glanced at Bitao, and said to the old women beside her, "You all keep a close watch on her. If anything happens, you will be punished yourself."

By the way, make sure she takes her medicine and rests well. Butler Liu's son is getting old and keeps asking me to find him a daughter-in-law.

I have a very soft heart and can't bear to part with anyone. I was thinking of buying one elsewhere, but now I think a peach blossom would be quite suitable. I'll send it over once it's grown well."

As if she had seen a ghost, Bitao struggled to get off the bed, but she was trapped by the old woman's grip and could not move.

"Madam! No, please don't give me to Steward Liu's son! He's an idiot!!! How could you give me to him!!!"

"Why not? You're more than a match for a fool. I feel sorry for Awang, though. Someone like you seems a bit unworthy of him."

Liu Wang, the son of Steward Liu, is thirty years old. He suffered a head injury as a child and became mentally disabled, and also has a slight tendency towards violence.

His father, Steward Liu, had tried to find him a wife, but all the women who had been with Liu Wang for a while ran away. In the end, Steward Liu could only turn to Madam Jiang for help.

Madam Jiang was reluctant to send her daughter from a good family over, but Steward Liu repeatedly assured her that he would separate the two immediately after impregnating the woman.

Since Steward Liu had said so, Madam Jiang couldn't refuse because of his loyalty. This matter had become a difficult thing for her recently. Coincidentally, Bitao had just made such a mistake, which gave her an opportunity.

“Awang is naive, and you are so hypocritical. The two of you can complement each other. Get well soon, get married, and live a good life. Don’t make any more mistakes.”

After Madam Jiang finished speaking, she left the room. "From now on, this room will be used to keep her locked up. When she is old and retired, send her to Steward Liu. Remember to tell Steward Liu not to let her escape. If necessary, break both her legs."

When it's time to be ruthless, you have to be ruthless.

She frowned again after she finished speaking. "Ask the doctor if her body is strong enough to break her leg. If it is, then do it. If not, wait until she recovers before breaking it. I can't send a menace to Steward Liu. As long as she can give birth, nothing else matters."

Zhou Tong has seen a lot of things, and she has met many people like Madam Jiang. To be honest, she still admires people like Madam Jiang.

After all, hesitation will inevitably lead to chaos.

Madam Jiang is the kind of person who is a qualified matriarch.