Volume 1 Chapter 92 The Falling Curtain (4)

  Chapter 92: The Curtain Falls (4)

  Mozi bit her lip, knowing it was time for her to leave. Ailian's eyes were open, but they were dull and lifeless, clearly in a daze and unable to think straight.

  But her feet were nailed to the ground and she couldn't move.

  The second tooth said, Ailian's child is gone.

  When she heard it, she didn't think much. If Zhang Shi knew about Ai Lian and Qiu Wu's affair and was certain that the child wasn't Qiu Si's, this outcome was completely predictable. Only, she forgot that the abortion techniques in ancient times were far behind modern times, without considering the physical condition of pregnant women, purely relying on the effect of drugs to abort the fetus, which was almost as good as killing oneself.

  Looking at Irene's face and the shocking bloodstains on her skirt, it was clear that she had suffered a massive hemorrhage after a miscarriage. She had no experience in this regard, but having read many books in both of her lives, she understood the general principles. A pregnant woman's delivery and miscarriage leading to hemorrhaging were signs of life-threatening danger, even under modern medical conditions, let alone at this time.

  "Ailian." Regardless of the person's character, as a fellow woman, the other party had already fallen into such a miserable state and had never harmed her. Mozi couldn't bear it in his heart, "You should lie down and rest, I'll carry you back, okay?"

  Ailian was originally in a daze, her eyes fixed on the round moon gate in front of her, and only when she heard someone speaking to her did she exert herself to pull her gaze back.

  "What's your name again?" Can't remember, but it doesn't matter. "I want to see...Madam"

  As she spoke, she reached out and grabbed Mozi, refusing to let go.

  Those fingernails, once dyed with bright hibiscus juice, have faded into mottled colors.

  "Wait until you're feeling better, then come see my wife, it won't be too late." Mozi knew that was just a consolation. Qi Shu had said that Ailian's parents coming to the Zhang household to make trouble must mean that the Zhangs wanted to get rid of Ailian.

  "No... don't try to comfort me... if I don't see him today... even in death, my eyes won't close." Ai Lian paused several times as she spoke.

  "Don't say that." Some things, even if it's clear they're useless, still need to be done. "You're weak now and shouldn't be moving around. Didn't the doctor come to see you? Just take your medicine properly..." Her arm hurt as Eileen's fingernails dug into her flesh.

  "Don't deceive me" The voice was stern, the face was stern, the eyes were stern, like a malevolent spirit that eats people. "Quick... go call the lady"

  "What can you do even if you see your wife?" Comforting words were just perfunctory, useless efforts yielded no miracles. Mu Zi couldn't help but ask Ai Lian.

  "......" Ailian closed her eyes painfully, and when she opened them again, it was with a sense of reluctance.

  But before she could speak, several maids and servants rushed out of the door. The leader was a woman from her husband's family, surnamed Zhou, An Baba's subordinate housekeeper, who had big hands and feet, and looked as strong as a man.

  She brought people over, and as soon as she opened her mouth, it wasn't the gentle tone of Mozi, "The madam said she doesn't want to see you, what can you do even if you crawl over?"

  "I must... see her one more time. When I was still a maid by Madam's side, I gave Auntie Zhou many benefits, but never asked for anything in return. Now, please, considering our past relationship, help me pass on a message to the madam." Elain withdrew her hand from holding onto Ziye's and attempted to reach out to Auntie Zhou.

  "You're really shameless, spouting nonsense. When did I ever take advantage of you? Even if what you said was true, back in the day when we were all part of the mistress's household, I got along with you just fine. But since you started thinking you're some kind of half-master, you've looked down on me. What's going on now that things have gone south and you're in trouble? You're suddenly remembering me?

  Her nose scrunched up high, Zhou's wife sneered repeatedly, "Ailian, I'm telling you the truth, the mistress is so angry with your mother right now she can't even speak, and she's ordered the guards to come over and throw her out. I'm doing this for your own good, just quietly go back and tidy up, hurry up and leave with your parents. If you keep acting shamelessly like this, don't think about staying here any longer. The mistress might be willing, but the two madames won't be."

  "My mother... is she inside?" The strange voice came out as he looked around and didn't see his parents, Ai Lian was shocked, this made him even more determined to go in.

  "And your father. Your father is an honest man, doesn't say a word. Your mother—" Again humming, with contempt in her eyes, "A perfect pair of good mother and daughter."

  Mo Zi slowly stood up straight, thinking that Zhou's wife really knew how to add fuel to the fire.

  "You two." Zhou's wife didn't have time to pay attention to Mozi at this moment, and she casually pointed to two maids, "Take her back. Be careful with your hands and feet, don't hurt the young lady's frail body. Also, keep your mouths shut tight, not a word about tonight's events is allowed to be spoken."

  "No... I won't leave, let me... go in" Both hands and feet were lifted up by someone, Ailian struggled with difficulty. The skirt was spread open, and the lower part was all red.

  I shouldn't have taken the main gate, but I did. I shouldn't have run into Qiu Si, but I did. I shouldn't have looked to see who was on the ground, but I did. I shouldn't have stayed behind, but I did. So, I shouldn't have interfered, and if I had, would my luck be even worse?

  "Let Ailian go in." Mozi heard his own voice.

  A very calm voice. Underneath the calmness, there is cautiousness.

  "Ah? Isn't this Miss Mozi? The young lady is having dinner tonight, and both the madam and grandmother asked about you. Look at you carrying a bundle, just back?"

  Zhou's daughter-in-law heard and knew a lot. Therefore, she was overly kind to the second-rate maid.

  "Yes. I heard that the young lady had come to your place, and was afraid there wouldn't be enough people, so she came directly over." Mozi understood in her heart, intentionally ignoring that awkward feeling.

  "What a thoughtful and considerate young lady, no wonder the masters all dote on her." With a split-second change in expression, she turned to glance sideways at the struggling figure, "Ailian, why did you have to be as naughty as you are today? You were supposed to be a good thing, taking over for Fourth Master and continuing his lineage, and also gaining another younger sister..."

  "Zhou Shu, the rules in the mansion are many. Some things are not certain, don't speak of them lightly to others." Mozi pursed her lips, her eyes slightly downcast.

  "I'm really muddled." Zhou's wife made a gesture of slapping her mouth, "But didn't you just say to let Ailian go in? This isn't right. If the mistress gives it personally and I don't handle it properly, that would be terrible."

  Mozi pulled Zhou's wife aside and whispered to her, "Ailian's parents are making a scene in front of the mistress, if we don't let Ailian go in, it will be impossible to have peace inside and out. Later on, it won't be something that can be settled by just shutting our mouths. Besides, look at how hard Ailian is struggling, what if she dies halfway? Although we are in the right, the reputation of the Qu family will be ruined. She must see the mistress, but even if she sees her, what can she do? It's her own fault, she can't deny it. Most likely, it's because she was dismissed from the mistress' side, now she can't stay in the mansion, and she wants to see the mistress one last time before giving up. We can't force our way, when we should be gentle, we must be gentle, or else things will get bigger and bigger. This courtyard door is closed, except for Ailian's family of three, there are many of us, what is she afraid of?"

  Zhou's wife felt that Mozi was absolutely right. When something like this happens, being able to resolve it quietly is the most important thing.

  "So, I'll ask Mrs. again according to what you said?"

  "Mei Zi nodded, 'Zhou Shu, you've worked hard.'"

  Zhou's wife ordered others to wait and went alone to see Zhang Shi.

  Mei Zi walked up to Ai Lian and told her to stop moving around, "The faster the blood flows, the faster you'll die."

  "You... are Mozi?" Ailian stopped struggling, actually, she had no strength left.

  "I am Mozi." Recognized calmly.

  Those slightly scattered eyes wandered for a while before finally settling on the purple face, "Don't... be like me... so stupid."

  Mo Zi Lian gazed at Ai Lian with a mixture of sadness and sympathy, without saying a word.

  Aileen revealed a wry smile, "You... are indeed smarter than me."

  About five minutes later, Zhou's wife came back.

  She nodded at the purple ink dot, still not polite to Aileen, "Madam has a kind heart and allows you to see her. However, I'll say something ugly beforehand, if you're like your mother, messing around without caring about your body, you'll be carried out tonight." After warning, she let the two maids carry Aileen into the courtyard.

  Mozi stepped back from them, also crossing the threshold. At this point, it was too late to slip away. She might as well watch this play planned by Qiu San Niang and see how it ends. Mozi felt a headache coming on, she didn't know what connection there was between making a big fuss about Ailian's affair and being punished herself.

  Passing through the quiet little garden, he arrived at the window under the door of the main house. Mozi saw that Zhou's wife and others had all gone in, so he took a look inside. There were quite a few people in the room. Zhangshi, two sons, two daughters-in-law, Qiang San Niang, as well as their personal maidservants, stewards, and servant women, all surrounded in a circle.

  The situation wasn't as bad as Mozi thought, everyone present was a trusted aide. If it weren't for the fact that Qiu San Niang was among them, they could have formed a united front and easily covered up the family scandal of his brother stealing his sister-in-law. Even if someone were to catch wind of it in the future, it wouldn't be painful or itchy for the reputation of the Qiu Manor which had been established for hundreds of years.

  Qiu Sanniang saw Ai Lian being laid flat on the ground, Ai Lian's parents rushed over, wailing loudly, and pretended to pick up a cup, drinking tea with downcast eyes.

  This Irene, arrived just in time, exactly what she wanted.

  A snow-white handkerchief was handed over from beside him. The hand, like a elegant bamboo, was beautiful but not weak.

  "Back?" Chou San Niang took over the handkerchief, touched her vermilion lips, and smiled faintly.

  No one can see anything. Because, the cloth is covering just right.

  "The girl has chosen a good spot to sit." There was that noisy family, and then there was Jiǔ Sān Niáng sitting in the square chair closest to the door. Mò Zǐ slipped in unnoticed, with no one giving her a glance.

  If she hadn't handed over the handkerchief, which prompted Qiu San Niang to speak up, and caused Bai He Lü Ju, who was staring at the center of the house, to turn around, they might have been able to hide under their eyelids for a while longer.

  "I chose a good location, you chose a good time." Qiu San Niang slightly tilted her head back, her voice very low.

  "Miss..." Mozi smiled at Baihe Lüju, feeling the joy of a long-awaited reunion, but unable to conceal his puzzlement over Qiu Sanniang's actions.

  "Just wait quietly." said Qiu Sanniang.

  The white handkerchief was handed back, without a single drop of tea stain.

  Chapter 92: The Curtain Falls (4)

  Chapter 92 The Curtain Falls (4)