Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 429 - 429 428 Youll Pay for This_1

Chapter 429: Chapter 428: You’ll Pay for This_1 Chapter 429: Chapter 428: You’ll Pay for This_1 Muniang fell into contemplation for a moment, “How is Yuhua now?”

“She is unconscious and even if she wakes up, she won’t be able to perform anytime soon. The doctor said she needs at least two or three months of rest,” Zhong Yulang said.

Muniang’s eyebrows furrowed, “I really don’t want to change performers midway. After all, the audience has already identified with the character, and changing actors would be off-putting. Even if we look for a replacement, where could we find one at such short notice? Not to mention finding someone suitable, even the female actresses in Mei Garden are…”

As Muniang was speaking, she couldn’t help but pause for a moment. It seemed she had forgotten someone, Guo Yuehua. So many servants were involved in this incident, but there was no trace of Guo Yuehua. And wasn’t Guo Yuehua assigned to work under Nanny Zhang? The matter of boiling the hawthorn soup was managed by Nanny Zhang’s subordinates. With so many involved in the incident, why was Guo Yuehua the only one uninvolved?

While Muniang was lost in thought, she heard Zhong Yulang say, “If we are talking about other choices for a female actress, I’m afraid only Guo Yuehua is left. Lady, you’ve taught her a lot these days, and after being a servant for so long, even the strongest personality would have been softened. Sooner or later, you will have to let her perform again; it might as well be this time. She also has more experience.”

The key point was, Mei Garden only had one actress that could be used now.

Muniang’s mind was usually more acute than others. There was something too mysterious about this affair. When the incident happened, no one thought of Guo Yuehua. But now, for this good opportunity, someone immediately thought of her. More importantly, the only victim in the end was Chen Yuhua.

If it was really Xiangcao who did it, then when targeting Dahu, she should have anticipated that. I, Qiao Muniang, am not one to blindly accuse the servants without investigating the truth. Her obvious “poisoning method” would have been exposed upon investigation, and in the end, it would have been her who suffered, without Dahu receiving any punishment. Could Xiangcao really be that foolish?

Muniang’s eyes flashed sharply, it seemed that this matter wasn’t so simple.

“What are you thinking about?”

Muniang paused for a moment, then said, “Nothing, have Guo Yuehua come see me.”

“Mhm, alright.” Zhong Yulang thought that Muniang wanted to use Guo Yuehua and casually agreed.

Zhong Yulang went straight to the quarters where the miscellaneous servants lived to find Guo Yuehua. Just after such an incident had occurred, the entire servants’ quarters were in turmoil, buzzing with fearful whispers. Any slight commotion could stir up trouble. Seeing Zhong Yulang arrive, they were naturally shocked.

“Yue Guan’er, why have you come here personally?” Nanny Zhang asked with a flattering smile, her heart thumping in fear—could he be here to convey the Lady’s orders and inquire about the sins of their entire quarters?

After all, the incident with the hawthorn soup had occurred among them. Although only Xiangcao was to blame, the rest could not escape guilt by association. Thinking of this, Nanny Zhang felt deeply troubled.

Zhong Yulang, however, asked, “Where is Guo Yuehua?”

“Ah? That wretched girl… She just went out on an errand and hasn’t returned yet.”

Zhong Yulang then said, “As soon as she gets back, send her to see the Lady immediately. The Lady has business to discuss with her.”

Nanny Zhang’s heart skipped a beat, “What does Lady want with her? Could it be that Miss Chen’s fall has something to do with her?”

“No, it’s not about that. The Lady has an important matter to discuss with her. Don’t overthink it; just tell her to go when the time comes.”

Nanny Zhang wanted to ask more but didn’t dare to; she reluctantly agreed.

As soon as Zhong Yulang turned to leave, everyone started buzzing with questions.

“Why does the Lady want to see Guo Yuehua? It’s not about questioning Miss Chen’s injury, but rather about discussing something. What could the Lady possibly have to discuss with her?” One of the maids said, puzzled.

In fact, all the maids here bore a grudge against Guo Yuehua, as she always looked down on them with her haughty demeanor. Naturally, they could not stand to see her fare well, and now it sounded like Guo Yuehua was about to receive some good fortune, which irritated them.

Nanny Zhang glared at her, “Can’t you see the obvious? The matter with Miss Chen has already concluded, and the real culprit has been found, but the play isn’t over yet! Miss Chen is unconscious and can’t perform, so who do you think could take her place? Now that the Lady has come looking for Guo Yuehua, isn’t it obvious that she wants her to take the stage?!”

The maids turned pale when they heard this, “Her, take the stage? Wouldn’t that mean she’s turned her fortunes around? She’s already so stuck-up, how much worse will she treat us in the future?”

Another maid chimed in, “Exactly, who here hasn’t quarreled with her? If she really gains power, then we’re all done for, especially Nanny Zhang, who even had a fight with her. Weren’t you the one who sent her out on the errand just now? Didn’t you see the way she looked at us? Like she wanted to devour us, my goodness!”

Nanny Zhang’s face darkened, yet she still retorted with forced firmness, “Nonsense! Is the Lady someone so unreasonable? I’ve been working in Mei Garden for so long, how could I let a mere actor bully me?”

Though she spoke confidently, her heart was pounding. If Guo Yuehua really turned the tables, even if the Lady restrained her, that girl would surely find ways to trip her up behind the scenes, given the enormity of their grudge.

As everyone was talking, Guo Yuehua returned, and Nanny Zhang was the first to approach her warmly, “Yuehua, you’re finally back; we’ve been waiting for you for a long time. Had I known that running this errand would be such a hassle, I wouldn’t have had you do it in the first place.”

Guo Yuehua had already heard the servant boys’ words on the way back, and she instantaneously grasped why Nanny Zhang was suddenly so cordial, proudly lifting her head, “Nanny Zhang, why bother flattering me now? You fear for your own well-being now that you know I’m going to have it good. What was your attitude when I told you there would come a day when I would turn the tables?”

Nanny Zhang, grinding her teeth in hatred, nevertheless suppressed her anger and coaxingly said, “In the past, it was my lack of foresight. Now I certainly see how formidable you are, miss. You are bound to regain your former glory, and I, for one, couldn’t be happier.”

But Guo Yuehua wasn’t having any of it, scoffing, “Now that the Lady is about to lift me up, you start speaking sweetly. Do you really think I’m a naive three-year-old child that can be easily deceived? Let me tell you, Guo Yuehua isn’t so easily handled. After how you’ve treated me in the past, do you think I’ll just let it slide? In your dreams! Just wait; there will be plenty for you to endure in the future!”