Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!
Chapter 1067: Fainting

Chapter 1067: Chapter 1067: Fainting

The old servant had toned it down a bit, having been specifically instructed by the lady of the house not to cause trouble in Zhou Family Village. Her tone had become much better, "You’d really bear to have the second miss marry to the countryside?"

Dong Yiyi’s face was cold. "I can’t be bothered to waste words with you. Mulan is my daughter, and only I, her mother, have the right to decide on her marriage. You go back and tell your master that there’s no way to exchange my sister’s happiness for wealth and rank."

The old servant’s face stiffened; it was clear that she had to play hardball because the second miss definitely had to be taken away.

Su Xuan had been standing outside the door for a while, and Jiang Sheng, not wanting to follow his sister in law, could only wait with Chang Zhi from a distance.

Mulan stood behind her brother, tears continuously falling. If it wasn’t for her sensing something amiss and running to raise the alarm through the back door, she might have been captured and put in a carriage by now.

Su Xuan said lazily, "Where did this crazy old woman come from, trying to take Mr. Jiang’s daughter?"

Upon hearing this, the old servant turned her head with an ugly expression, but, seeing the garments and the impressive entourage of the woman who spoke, she dared not speak rudely. "This lowly one is acting on orders from my lady to settle the second miss’s betrothal."

Su Xuan’s servant stepped forward and slapped the old servant twice. "You didn’t even greet the Magistrate upon seeing her? You have no manners."

The old servant was dazed from the slaps, and upon hearing ’Magistrate,’ she felt faint. Her own master was a Five-rank Official. Remembering the grand entourage, she greeted tremulously, "This servant greets the Magistrate."

No one dared lie about the Magistrate’s identity.

Su Xuan sneered, "Your lady is Ms. Jiang, isn’t she? No, she should be called the heartless Ms. Jiang, who doesn’t even care about her own father. Now she tries to trade her sister for her own benefit, truly heartless and ungrateful."

The old servant trembled and dared not retort, because it was the truth; the old master wanted to be promoted, so the lady set her sights on the second miss.

Su Xuan frowned, "This is Zhou Family Village, not a place where just anyone can cause trouble. A stepsister doesn’t have the right to decide on her younger sister’s marriage matters. Go back and tell your master that Jiang Mulan’s marriage is not for her to meddle with. Get out."

The old servant wouldn’t dare to make a scene now, as she had remembered who the Magistrate was—the fourth son of Zhou had married the Magistrate. It had never occurred to her that the second miss could be under Zhou’s protection. "Yes, yes, this servant will leave at once."

At the Zhou residence, Xue Han and Rongchuan hadn’t left from last night. Zhulan and her daughter were walking in the garden when a maid from Ning Duke Residence came running in, frantic, "The Duchess of Duke Residence has fainted from vomiting blood."

Xue Han was extremely anxious. "How could she faint?"

The maid shook her head, "This servant does not know. Mr. Hou sent me to find you to go to Duke Residence."

Zhulan didn’t feel reassured leaving her daughter. "Mother will go with you."

Xue Han was worried about her grandmother. The old lady had truly been kind to her, pampering her like her own granddaughter before her marriage and even more so afterward. "Mother, there’s no need to accompany me, I can go by myself."

Zhulan was cautious, "No, with your condition, I’m not at ease."

Xue Han was anxious but mindful that she was pregnant. She didn’t dare walk too fast. "Okay."

The carriage arrived at Ning Duke Residence, just as Rongchuan’s carriage also arrived. Seeing Rongchuan, Zhulan finally believed that the Duchess really had fainted and that it wasn’t a scheme against Xue Han. "Rongchuan, Xue Han is pregnant. Please, be extra careful with her. I’m entrusting her to you now. If there’s any news, send word to the house."

Rongchuan, supporting his wife, was grateful for his mother-in-law bringing his wife over. "Mother, rest assured, I will take good care of Xue Han."

Zhulan watched as her daughter and Rongchuan entered the Duke Residence before telling the coachman to head home. It was only then that she began to wonder why the Duchess had suddenly fainted.

In Zhou Family Village, Su Xuan and Chang Zhi had already arrived home. As there were too many people before, Chang Zhi didn’t ask questions, but now, with only family around, he asked without reservation, "Brother-in-law, are you and big sister seriously considering arranging Mulan’s marriage with Jiang Zhu?"

Jiang Sheng raised an eyebrow, "I’ve asked for your help, how could it be false? Your sister and I have already communicated through letters. The Jiang family’s two children are both decent, and even if we don’t finalize things now, these two children are like those we’ve watched grow up, and we would help if we can."

Chang Zhi gaped, "Two children? A double relation?"

Jiang Sheng smiled, "Yes, I didn’t plan to mention it, but your sister sent a letter to the Jiang family conveying the intention. Given the commotion today, it’s better to settle this marriage proposal sooner rather than later."

After a moment, Chang Zhi said, "I’m not saying that Jiang Muchen isn’t good, but I think my niece is better. Miumiu should choose a better family to marry into."

Jiang Sheng waved his hand, "I am a man without much capability or ambition. Your niece is not suited for a high marriage; the Jiang family is quite good."

Chang Zhi wanted to say more, but Su Xuan coughed and then said to her brother-in-law, "We need to write to my sister about today’s events. Since we want to settle the marriage early, we also need to discuss it with her."

Jiang Sheng was a bit anxious to go back and write the letter, "Alright then, I’ll head back first."

Su Xuan waited for her brother-in-law to leave before saying, "You’re being foolish. The letter from big sister means that our parents agree."

Chang Zhi finally realized that the big sister must have asked their parents, "My wife is indeed clever."

At the Dong family residence, Dong Yiyi was no longer angry, but felt at ease instead, "With the Zhou family’s assistance today, there’s no need to guess about Mulan’s marriage prospects. The Jiang family indeed intends to form a marital alliance."

Jiang Ming was somewhat dispirited. He had a soft spot for his ex-wife’s daughter, a child without a mother, whom he, as a father, had always protected, and yet, the result distressed him deeply, "Hmm."

Dong Yiyi huffed, not caring how much Jiang Ming was hurting inside.

In the capital, at the Ning Duke Residence, Xue Han was carefully wiping her grandmother’s face as she sat by the bed. Her grandmother had suddenly fainted, and the Duke had called the doctor out. She was still unaware of the situation.

Song said, "Let me do it. You should sit and rest for a while, you’re pregnant."

Xue Han shook her head, "Sister-in-law, I’m not tired."

She felt terribly upset inside. Just the day before, she had been walking in the garden with her grandmother, who had been in high spirits, even suggesting they go fishing together next time. Her grandmother had seemed fine, so how come she had fainted all of a sudden?

Suddenly, crying sounds came from outside the room. Xue Han frowned, then listened carefully, her expression turning grim.

Song and Yu’s faces also looked dreadful. It was their mother-in-law’s crying they heard, wailing as if grandmother was gone.

Song lowered her head, her eyes filled with sarcasm. The grandmother was still alive, yet the wailing was as if it were a funeral. Both the Duke and their father-in-law would surely be furious. It was as if they were cursing the grandmother!

Yu felt anxious. Ever since her mother-in-law lost control of the household, she had become very careful in the Duke Residence. All she hoped was for her mother-in-law to quietly assume her role as the Duchess, but it hadn’t been long before she was causing trouble again. Yu’s heart went cold, knowing she could no longer rely on her mother-in-law.

Outside, angry scolding followed the crying, which then stopped. Then there were sounds of someone claiming innocence, but soon the noise died down.

The Duchess frowned and opened her eyes. Before Xue Han could even feel relieved, her grandmother coughed up blood, startling Xue Han so much that her voice changed tone, "Rongchuan, Rongchuan, Grandmother is coughing up blood."

The door burst open as everyone rushed in.

The doctor quickly came over, and Xue Han stepped back, her clothes stained with blood. She stared fixedly at the bed, her heart in her throat.

Rongchuan hurried over to support his wife, "It’s alright, it’s alright. Grandmother will be fine."