Chapter 99: Young lady Qi’s Family

Qinglan’s eyelids jumped fiercely. Su Wan had cured her?

“When did that little b*tch learn medical skills? With her delicate temperament, she would make a fuss like the sky had fallen if she broke a bit of skin on her finger, and she would make a big fuss to call for the imperial doctor.”

Qinglan didn’t believe that Su Wan knew medical skills at all. She gritted her teeth and said, “She exposed me at the gate, and the whole capital is buzzing about me and Xue’er’s affairs. The imperial doctor credited the merit of curing the old lady to Su Wan. If this gets out, it will definitely cause a sensation. This b*tch has such a deep scheme!”

She laughed coldly again and again. She thought that she could step on this mother and daughter to get ahead, dream on!

“The master is still lying in bed, with his life and death uncertain. If the young lady has the ability to bring back the dead, then let her treat the master.” Qinglan’s agitated emotions calmed down, her face full of gloom, and she mocked, “I’m afraid that we can’t invite her, so let’s ask the Regent to come forward!”

Xiuqin’s face changed, and she advised Qinglan, “Lady, the Regent is not as easy to talk to as he appears on the surface. If we ask him to intervene in our little matter, will it annoy him?”

“Slap——”

Qinglan raised her hand and slapped Xiuqin’s face, with her eyes full of anger, she said, “You wench, is the master’s life a small matter?”

Xiuqin covered her burning right cheek, knelt on the ground with a thud, and slapped her mouth a few times, “Lady forgive me, I am clumsy in speech.”

Qinglan snorted coldly, “Go and prepare the carriage, I will personally go to ask the Regent for help!”

This might be a great opportunity to turn the tide of public opinion!

The old lady is not doing well, and the imperial doctor has cured her, but Su Wan has taken the credit. She used her power to oppress people, and snatched the credit from the imperial doctor. This news should spread.

She operated in secret again, guiding everyone to believe that she was innocent, and Su Wan’s words at the gate were to splash dirty water on her.

Qinglan went back to the inner room to change into a clean and decent dress, put on a little light makeup, which looked very haggard and weak, and made people feel pity.

Xiuqin prepared the carriage.

Qinglan glanced at the few finger marks on her face, “You stay, Xiujuan will accompany me.”

“Yes.” Xiuqin lowered her eyebrows and concealed her eyes.

Qinglan got into the carriage and headed for the Regent’s Mansion.

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The Regent’s Mansion is located on Luoshui Street, where the entire street is inhabited by royal relatives and nobles.

In the study room, the incense burner on the high table was filled with smoke, and the scent of agarwood filled the room.

The Regent was dressed in a black brocade robe, his long eyebrows reaching into his temples, looking arrogant and domineering. He stood in front of the window, his figure tall and majestic, with a sense of towering into the sky.

Luo Cheng stood behind the Regent, and said respectfully, “Master, Young lady Su has returned to the capital, and revealed the secrets of Qinglan and Su Mixue. The whole capital is buzzing with the news, and it has reached the ears of the Queen, but the Queen has not reacted.”

Ji Xuan responded with a deep “Hmm”, “Su Wan has returned to the capital, but Gu Huaizhi has not?”

“Mo Yuan and Mo Chen escorted her back to the capital.” Luo Cheng, unable to fathom the Regent’s thoughts, carefully replied, “The young master gave them to Young lady Su, it must be that the couple is in harmony.”

After a pause, he said in a low voice, “Even if the young master knows it’s your arrangement, he won’t have any estrangement with you.”

Ji Xuan pulled the corner of his mouth, revealing a cold mockery, seemingly disdainful of Gu Huaizhi’s attitude.

Luo Cheng fell silent. The Regent had picked up a young man from outside years ago, recognized him as his adopted son, trained him as his successor, and gave him power, allowing him to freely control the Regent’s forces. This was unprecedented, showing his value and trust in him, which caused a sensation in the capital at that time.

However, their subordinates were very clear that in the eyes of the Regent, Gu Huaizhi was just a handy weapon.

Of course, the only person who could catch the Regent’s eye was Gu Huaizhi.

The reason he didn’t care about Gu Huaizhi’s attitude was that he didn’t believe anyone would give up power to confront him.

If you’re not convinced, then hold it in.

“How is Gu Huaizhi’s health?” Ji Xuan finally had the consciousness of being a foster father, crumpled the letter paper in his hand, and threw it into a small furnace next to him to burn.

“The same as before.” Luo Cheng sighed in his heart, feeling sorry for Gu Huaizhi. He had risen to the top, with power and wealth in his hands, but he was a person who wouldn’t live long.

Ji Xuan’s eyes darkened, and he said coldly, “What’s the date today?”

“The second day of July.” Luo Cheng was startled and quickly asked, “Master, should we prepare a birthday gift for Young lady Su on the sixth as usual?”

Ji Xuan was silent, and nodded, “Prepare two.”

Luo Cheng: “……” One for the daughter-in-law, and one as usual??

He couldn’t help but feel sour.

Everyone pitied Su Wan for her poor marriage, a dignified young lady, fallen to the status of a country woman.

They didn’t know Gu Huaizhi’s true identity!

If they knew, they wouldn’t be gloating, but would be jealous to death.

After feeling sour for a while, Luo Cheng couldn’t help but feel sympathy for Gu Huaizhi.

He allowed the Regent to use him, all for the sake of protecting his family and providing them with a sanctuary.

Even though he held power and could turn the tide, he had not improved the situation at home, fearing that it would bring disaster to them.

Now that the Regent has married Su Wan to him, pushing the Gu family to the forefront, it goes against his original intention.

If Gu Huaizhi could live a long life, he would not be afraid.

But he was afraid that he wouldn’t live for many more years, and after his death, his enemies would target his family.

Thinking of this, Luo Cheng hesitated, “Master, at this critical juncture, many people are eyeing the Marquis of Dingyuan’s mansion. If these two gifts are sent out, those with ulterior motives might detect something. If they follow the vine to find the melon and dig out the young master’s true identity, it will bring him a lot of trouble.”

Ji Xuan frowned, impatiently saying, “One is mine, the other is Gu Huaizhi’s.”

“Yes.” Luo Cheng obeyed.

The Regent always did as he pleased, but he was particularly firm when it came to sending a gift to Su Wan every year.

No matter where he was, he would always send a gift without fail.

Luo Cheng sighed, knowing the reason.

Young lady Qi of the Qi family had accompanied her father on a campaign in the past. She was a heroine who didn’t let men overshadow her, and she was highly appreciated by the Regent. The two were like old friends.

Later, Young lady Qi was ambushed and captured by the enemy. The Regent went into the enemy camp alone and rescued her. And the two were in love.

Everyone thought that the two would get married, but in the end, for some unknown reason, their relationship broke off. Young lady Qi married the Marquis of Dingyuan, and the Regent never married in his life.

He despised Su Wan, who had the blood of the Marquis of Dingyuan flowing in her bones, but she also had half of Young lady Qi’s blood flowing in her body. Besides sending a gift on her birthday every year, the only thing he intervened in was this marriage.

Luo Cheng felt relieved, the Regent wouldn’t let Su Wan die, so he wouldn’t let Gu Huaizhi fall into danger, right?

He happily went to prepare the gifts.

The Regent closed the window.

“Knock knock!”

The door panel was knocked.

“Come in.” The Regent sat in the round chair.

The housekeeper pushed the door in and respectfully reported, “Regent, the Lady of Dingyuan is here to visit you.”

The Regent’s eyes narrowed, and he said coldly, “Bring her in.”