Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World-Chapter 125 - 126 Threatened
Chapter 125: Chapter 126 Threatened
Chu Yu returned to the residence, and his close guard came to report, “Master, Mei Ying from the Shao Residence came today.”
“Hmm.”
Chu Yu surmised that it must have been his grandmother who had gone to see Old Madam Shao, and told her about the child and how Shao He was still alive. The Shao Family must have already known about this as well.
Mei Ying was probably here to gather information; he didn’t much like anyone from the Shao Family.
Chu Yu stepped into Old Madam Chu’s room and, smelling the strong scent of medicinal herbs, frowned tightly as he heard violent coughing from within the bedroom.
A maid came out holding an empty bowl and bowed upon seeing Chu Yu, “I greet the Marquis.”
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“How is my grandmother doing?” Chu Yu had been caught up in many matters recently and hadn’t visited the Old Madam in a while.
The maid respectfully answered, “Old Madam’s condition has worsened; she has already taken two bowls of medicine today and often cannot sleep at night.”
Chu Yu waved his hand to dismiss her and, hearing a sound from inside the bedroom, Old Madam Chu called out weakly, “Is that Yuyu who’s come?”
“It is your grandson.” Chu Yu walked around the screen and toward the inner chamber.
Old Madam Chu, seeing him, patted the beside the bed. Chu Yu sat down beside her and softly said while holding her hand, “Grandmother, you look very pale today.”
“It’s just some old ailments, nothing serious. Have you resolved the matters at court?”
“They have been resolved.”
The two talked for a while longer, but the Old Madam became increasingly fatigued. Chu Yu let her lie down to rest, and seeing her asleep, quietly left the room.
The nanny followed closely behind him, and Chu Yu immediately asked, “Why has my grandmother’s condition suddenly worsened so much? Is she troubled by something?”
The nanny softly said, “Marquis, you should stop opposing the marriage with Miss Liang, having the child raised in the house will suffice. The Old Madam is just worried that you’ll disagree with this marriage arrangement; that’s why she’s been worrying herself sick, and her health has deteriorated.”
Hearing this, Chu Yu looked down in thought and eventually nodded in agreement. Before leaving, he spoke, “Perhaps having the two share the same room is for the best. It would allow grandmother to hold her great-grandchild sooner, which might alleviate her worries.”
“Good, good.” The nanny, not expecting this unexpected gain, couldn’t stop smiling, thinking Old Madam’s approach had worked.
The nanny hurried back to the room, excited to report this matter to the Old Madam.
A smug smile curled at the corners of Old Madam’s lips, “A wretched girl dares to compete with me.”
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Chu Yu went to his study and ordered the guard to summon the steward.
Steward Li entered the study and bowed, “Marquis.”
“Where is the dowry of the madam?”
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Steward Li was startled for a moment, not expecting the Marquis to suddenly bring up his deceased wife, let alone her dowry, but he quickly bowed his head and responded, “Didn’t you hand over the control of the household to Miss Luo? The dowry should also be managed by Miss Luo.”
“Luo Jiner?”
“Indeed, though copies of the dowry list are kept in the residence.”
Chu Yu then recalled that when Shao He was in the residence, she had entrusted the control of the household to Luo Jiner.
“Go and inventory the madam’s dowry and have it unlocked, and don’t allow anyone to touch it,” Chu Yu commanded as the memories of the past poured into his mind, causing his irritation to grow, and he waved his hand dismissively.
“Yes,” Steward Li turned and left.
Meanwhile, Luo Jiner looked displeased upon seeing the uninvited guest in the room and went to sit down.
“Heh, quite capable, rising above your master,” Mei Ying taunted.
In her heart, she also sighed about Shao He’s foolishness for keeping such an ungrateful person by her side, leading to such a pitiful end.
“Speak clearly if you have something to say, or leave if you don’t.” Luo Jiner did not want to see the person before her, as it reminded her of her own dishonorable past.
Mei Ying swayed the teacup in her hand, looking up at the impatient person, “Going from a maid to a master really does change how one speaks.”
“You…”
“Enough, I can’t be bothered to waste words on someone who would betray their own master. I came here for silver,” Mei Ying put the teacup down and directly stated her purpose for coming.
Luo Jiner’s heart tightened, and she looked back at Qiu Zhu and coldly ordered, “Go outside and make sure no one comes in.”
“Yes.” Qiu Zhu bowed and left, shutting the door behind her.
Luo Jiner took out a pouch from her bosom and tossed it over; it contained ten taels of silver.
Mei Ying weighed the silver in her hand and tossed it back, “It seems you’re indeed trying to make me spill the beans about the past.”
“It was Shao He who actually saved the Marquis, yet some people claimed this act of kindness for themselves, even using it to climb from maid to mistress. Now, tell me…”
“Enough.”
Luo Jiner, grinding her teeth in anger, walked away only to turn back with a one hundred taels silver note in her hand.
Mei Ying inspected the silver note, then with a mocking tone, “You’re about to become the Lady of the Marquis of Pingnan and you only have this much money on you? Are you trying to get rid of a beggar?”
“How much do you want?” Luo Jiner knew she was at a disadvantage and couldn’t help but suppress her anger.
Mei Ying tapped her chin thoughtfully, then smilingly said, “I want Shao He’s jewelry, the dowry of her deceased mother.”
She had been coveting these items for a long time and was naturally very pleased to obtain them.
“What! You’re really asking for too much!” Luo Jiner could no longer contain her rage and yelled at her.
Mei Ying snorted, “It seems you’re not interested in maintaining your current position. Well, we have nothing more to discuss then. Go explain it to the Marquis yourself.”
Saying this, she turned and left.
