PNB Chapter 393 Qiu Li's Test
Chapter 393 Qiu Li's Test
The old woman shrank back, cautiously stepped forward, and stammered, "That...that mad horse was about to trample Aunt Qiu."
“But…but…”
She lowered her head, not daring to look at Guo Rong's furious face, and didn't dare to say anything more.
Because Wen Zizhou actually snatched Song Tingwan, who was originally going to enter their Meng family mansion...
"But what?! Speak up!"
Guo Rong slammed her hand on the table, her tone extremely impatient.
The old woman swallowed hard and said, "The carriage was about to hit Aunt Qiu when the owner of Baiweizhai pushed it away, otherwise Aunt Qiu and her unborn child would definitely be gone!"
After she finished speaking, she secretly looked up to observe Guo Rong's face, and sure enough, it was even darker than before.
Guo Rong twisted the handkerchief in her hand fiercely, as if it were Wen Zizhou who had ruined her great plan.
"Ha, this country bumpkin really has guts."
She said something softly, and just then a little maid ran in to find her.
"Madam, Aunt Qiu has arrived."
A flash of disgust and displeasure crossed Guo Rong's face, but she quickly replaced it with a concerned expression. "Let her in quickly."
Qiu Li slowly walked into the house, supporting her waist. She had a faint smile on her face and looked no different from usual. She didn't look frightened at all.
She bowed slightly to Guo Rong, saying, "Today, the young master sent me many tonics, saying they were arranged by the madam."
"I heard that Madam has returned, so I came here specifically to express my gratitude."
Guo Rong gently helped her sit down and touched her stomach. This small gesture made Qiu Li's heart tighten.
"It's true that a baby bump is showing when you're pregnant. Take all the supplements you need; if you need more, just ask someone to get more."
Guo Rong gave a forced smile, while Qiu Li smiled and chatted with her casually, but didn't mention the incident of almost being hit by a carriage.
"Hey? I heard you went out for a stroll when I got back? Did you find anything fun?" Guo Rong couldn't help but ask first.
Logically speaking, Qiu Li should have told everyone about such a big thing as soon as she returned to the manor, since it concerned the illegitimate child in her womb.
She casually fiddled with the incense in the burner, a slight smile playing on her lips.
Qiu Li's expression remained unchanged as she mentioned that she had gone to a newly opened restaurant for dinner today, and that the food there was quite good.
"Oh, by the way, I also brought back a lot of snacks, some of them are quite exotic. I'll have someone bring them over to you in a bit."
She wouldn't say what accident had happened, so Guo Rong paused. "That's thoughtful of you, but did you go to Baiweizhai?"
Fearing Qiu Li might suspect something, she added, "This is the only newly opened restaurant recently."
Seeing Qiu Li nod, she reminded her, "This Baiweizhai is run by the Song family. Our two families already have a conflict, so it's best to avoid going there in the future."
"There's no need to send anything over. The mere thought of the Song family makes me nauseous."
Guo Rong breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that Qiu Li hadn't suspected her, otherwise she would have had to find a way to clear her name.
"I understand, Qiu Li. I've been feeling very tired lately, and my master instructed me to get plenty of rest. So I won't disturb your leisure time any longer."
Qiu Li stood up and bowed to Guo Rong, who was pruning the flower branches.
"Go ahead," Guo Rong replied lazily, raising her hand slightly before leading the group outside.
After she left, Guo Rong shoved the scissors into the flowerpot. Through the window, she saw Qiu Li walking steadily with her slender waist swaying.
"Hmph! So you've come here to show off to me? You fool!"
"This Aunt Qiu is really bold, but I'm afraid she won't dare to leave the manor so easily in the future."
"Look at the way she walks, she'll fall down one day and lose the baby."
With the old woman adding fuel to the fire, Guo Rong felt a little better. She just wondered if Qiu Li would tell that dead man when Meng Jichang came back.
She waited until evening, but Meng Jichang didn't come to find her. Not long after Qiu Li left, a servant came to say that Meng Jichang had returned.
She's been staying in Pear Blossom Garden for so long? She really dotes on her concubine and her unborn son.
Meng Jingyang came to her in a silly and simple-minded way, holding a piece of paper covered with writing.
"Mother! Father said I don't study or write, but I wrote and read it today, and I'll recite it to you."
He stumbled through reciting what he had read that afternoon, while Guo Rong listened with a smile, still holding the paper he had given her.
The characters on the paper were crooked, of varying sizes, and contained many mistakes, but even so, Guo Rong felt even more sorry for her only son.
After reciting it, Meng Jingyang asked Guo Rong with expectant eyes, "How was it, Mom? Do you think Dad will be happy when he comes and sees my writing and hears me recite it?"
Guo Rong felt a lump in her throat, but still nodded. "Yang'er was very good and obedient today. Your father must be happy."
She didn't know if Meng Jichang would come today, so she could only try to appease Meng Jingyang to prevent him from suddenly going crazy again if he got upset.
Meng Jingyang sat obediently waiting for Meng Jichang, who hadn't arrived for a long time, and he looked rather listless.
Guo Rong gave the old woman a wink, and the old woman understood and went to Pear Blossom Garden to find Meng Jichang.
Hearing that Meng Jingyang had actually read and written today, Meng Jichang was very pleased. Qiu Li also praised him a few times, and the two of them went to the main courtyard together.
When Guo Rong heard the servant say that Meng Jichang had arrived, a hint of joy flashed across her face, but her smile froze when she saw Qiu Li next to him.
"Master is here! Jingyang has been waiting for you for a long time."
"Hmm," Meng Jichang said with a stern face. Guo Rong handed him the page on the table. "This is what Yang'er wrote today. He's made a lot of progress."
Meng Jichang took it and looked at it carefully. The more he looked, the more his brows furrowed. He didn't say a word, let alone praise it.
Meng Jingyang nervously picked at his fingers, but also looked forward to it, completely unaware that Meng Jichang's expression was getting worse and worse.
Qiu Li watched from the side, trying hard to suppress her laughter when she saw the scribbles on it.
She had encountered people like Meng Jingyang before, but those people all seemed to have something extraordinary about them, one of whom was particularly good at reading.
This Meng Jingyang...
Tsk tsk, she really can't find a good place.
"Young Master's handwriting clearly shows he put a lot of effort and thought into it; it's very impressive."
Meng Jichang remained silent, creating an awkward and tense atmosphere. Qiu Li's comment made Meng Jingyang happy to receive praise.
Meng Jichang's brows relaxed, and he casually tossed the paper onto the table. "Keep it up. Your Aunt Qiu was right."
Guo Rong listened intently, her nails digging into her flesh, but she maintained a proper, matriarchal smile throughout.
After sitting for a while, Meng Jichang was about to personally escort Qiuli back to Pear Blossom Garden. Watching the group leave, Guo Rong still managed to hold back her anger towards Meng Jichang.
Meng Jingyang seemed to suddenly become clever, and secretly chased after Meng Jichang, saying, "Father, Yang'er hasn't seen you visit Mother in a long time."
Meng Jichang, supporting Qiu Li, continued walking, glanced at him, and said, "Tonight I'm going to your Aunt Liu's room."
"Oh," Meng Jingyang scratched his head and didn't follow anymore. He told Guo Rong about it after he got back.
Guo Rong was touched to find that her silly son had actually learned to think of his mother. However, she didn't really care for Meng Jichang and was only sad for a moment.