Xie Nanjia made up his mind, asked the little maid to take good care of Lvliu, and went straight to Yixinyuan.
When they reached a deserted place, Huangfu, who had been following her secretly, suddenly appeared and blocked her way.
"Miss Xiu'er, the Second Young Master told you when he left this morning not to act on your own no matter what happens, and to wait until he comes back before discussing anything."
Just this morning, someone suddenly came to the old lady's eldest sister's home far away in Qingyang County and said that the old lady's eldest sister was seriously ill and was dying. She wanted to see her only younger sister before leaving. The two nephews could not bear to let their old mother pass away with regrets, so they had to send someone to deliver a message, asking their aunt if it was convenient for them to go and see her. If her health does not allow it, please don't force it. It would be the same if they asked the person who came to take a few words back.
When the old lady heard that her elder sister was seriously ill, she was so anxious that she didn't even care about her own health. She immediately followed the messenger to Qingyang.
It was freezing cold and the journey was long. Qin was worried about the old lady making the long journey and was afraid that she would not be able to handle the consequences if something happened, so she insisted on sending someone to the palace to ask Marquis Dingyuan for his opinion.
The war in the northern border was tense, and Marquis Dingyuan was summoned to the palace by the emperor before dawn. The old lady put state affairs first and did not allow her to disturb the marquis.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law each held their own opinions. Finally, Qin gave in and suggested that Zhao Jingyu accompany the old lady to Qingyang. If anything really happened on the way, there would be someone to make decisions.
The old lady liked her grandson and accepted her proposal.
Zhao Jingyu came back late after meeting the emperor last night. When the old lady sent someone to inform him, he was still sleeping in. Originally, he had other things to do today, but the old lady was the person who loved him the most in the mansion except Marquis Dingyuan, and no matter how busy he was, he could not refuse. So he put other things aside temporarily and accompanied the old lady to Qingyang.
Before leaving, he was worried about Xie Nanjia, so he left Huangfu behind to protect her, and repeatedly told Huangfu to keep a close eye on her. No matter what happened, he must not let Xie Nanjia act on her own and must wait until he comes back.
Xie Nanjia knew that Huangfu was ordered to protect her and strictly followed Zhao Jingyu's words. If it were something else, she wouldn't mind waiting for Zhao Jingyu to come back, but now Lvliu was almost unable to wake up, so how could she wait that long
Qingyang is more than 400 miles away from the capital. It would take three or four days to go back and forth at full speed. Moreover, with the old lady around, they could not go any faster. It would take at least seven or eight days to get back.
By the time he comes back, the green willows will probably be cold.
"I can't wait. This matter really can't wait." Xie Nanjia said, "If you have been following me, I believe you also know the situation of Lvliu. I can't joke with her life."
"But I can't joke with your life." Huangfu said stubbornly, "Second Young Master asked me to watch you, so I have to keep a good eye on you. Otherwise, if something happens, I won't be able to explain to Second Young Master."
"My life is my own. You don't need to explain it to anyone." Xie Nanjia couldn't persuade him and became a little impatient. "Get out of the way. I don't have time to waste with you."
Huangfu refused to give in and insisted, "Although I am here to protect you, I only obey the Second Young Master."
Xie Nanjia was quite helpless. She had seen many such die-hard people around her father, and they were the kind of people who would not be persuaded by any persuasion.
She had no choice but to slow down her tone and said, "Lvliu's body can't drag the Second Young Master back. If you stop me like this, if Lvliu gets hurt, I will live in self-blame for the rest of my life. I promise you, I won't be in danger. Besides, even if I am in danger, don't you still have you? You will protect me, right?"
Huangfu remained unmoved: "I am only ordered to protect you. Other people's lives and deaths have nothing to do with me."
"..." Xie Nanjia was furious and anxious. She raised her hand to pull out the hairpin on her head and pointed it at her throat. "Will you move aside? If not, I will stab you. Aren't you going to protect me? If I die, let me see how you will explain to the Second Young Master!"
Huangfu: “…”
Knowing that the little girl was just fooling around, he finally had to compromise, because this girl was different from other girls. She would do anything to achieve her goals.
Watching the little girl walk away like a gust of wind, Huangfu sighed and looked back at a big tree: "You still have the leisure to watch the fun, why don't you go and inform your master!"
…
When Xie Nanjia arrived at Yixin Courtyard, he saw the gate was wide open and there was no one guarding it, so he walked in with a swagger.
Unexpectedly, just after taking a few steps, the door creaked shut behind me.
Xie Nanjia was startled and turned back to look, but there was no one there, as if the place was haunted.
There couldn't be any ghosts in broad daylight. And since there was no one behind the door, it meant that the door was closed from the outside.
Why did someone close the door from the outside as soon as she came in
There is only one reason, they are just waiting for her to fall into their trap.
She smiled, turned around and continued walking inside.
There is no way back anyway, so what else can we do but move forward.
"Madam, someone is coming!" Yun Yan, who was watching from the corridor, went in to report.
Madam Qin sat upright on the couch, drooping her eyelids and humming, "Tell the steward to guard the main door, second door, and back door. No one is allowed to come in without my order. Also, find someone to tell the fourth young lady and the fourth concubine that Xiu'er has been tied up by me, so that they can come and rescue her quickly."
"Yes!" Yun Yan responded, went out to the other side of the courtyard wall, and passed the lady's order through the wall.
After hearing this, the people waiting outside the wall quickly spread the news everywhere.
At the same time, Xie Nanjia had already stepped into the upper room.
"I pay my respects to Madam!" She knelt in front of Qin and performed the formal ceremony.
Qin Shi had picked up the habit she had abandoned for a long time without knowing when. She held a string of fine sandalwood rosary beads and fiddled with them carelessly: "Get up. You came to see me suddenly. Is there something important?"
"Thank you, Madam!" Xie Nanjia stood up and said straight to the point, "Madam, you said last time that as long as I don't reveal the truth about the death of the Crown Prince's wife to the Marquis, you will give me the antidote for the Painting Tower. Can you give it to me now?"
There was no one else in the room except Yunyan and Nanny Cao, so Qin was not afraid that anyone would hear what she said. She was just surprised that she was talking about Hualou instead of Lvliu. Could it be that she hadn't realized that Lvliu was also poisoned
Moreover, in order to remove the stumbling block of Lvliu and let Qin Wanru get pregnant as soon as possible, the dosage of medicine she gave Lvliu was several times more than that of Hualou. Lvliu is already in danger, there is no reason why this girl would not know this!
Xie Nanjia knew this of course, but she was isolated and helpless at the moment. If she could get the antidote through this method, she could avoid conflict with the Qin family. Without conflict, the Qin family would have no reason to trap her.
However, judging from the way the door was closed just now, I'm afraid Qin had already arranged everything. If I want to leave Yixinyuan today, it will probably be a hassle.
"I did say that." Qin said, "But just because you don't reveal it now doesn't mean you will keep it a secret in the future. If I give you the antidote, what can I use to restrain you?"
"What do you mean, Madam?" Xie Nanjia took two steps forward. "Are you planning to never detoxify Hua Lou in order to restrain me?"
Qin retreated slightly due to her approach, holding onto her rosary and said, "Hua Lou's poison is not serious. As long as you guys obey me, I guarantee she won't die."
"You mean Madam doesn't intend to keep your promise, right?" Xie Nanjia smiled and said, "In that case, there is no need for me to keep my promise."
"That won't do." Qin said, "Whether I obey or not is my business, but you must obey, otherwise none of you will survive!"
"Ha!" Xie Nanjia sneered, "What kind of logic is this?"
Qin slapped the table and said in a stern voice, "In this backyard, I am the one who rules. I have the final say on who lives and who dies. I have been extremely tolerant by allowing you little rascals to live until now. But it's a pity that you are ungrateful and have to provoke me again and again. You rely on your looks to flirt with the Marquis, the Crown Prince, and the Second Young Master, thinking that they can protect you forever. Today, I want to see who can still protect you!"
Marquis Dingyuan is in the palace, the prince is in the military department, the old lady and Zhao Jingyu are on their way to Qingyang, and the main gate, second gate and back gate of the marquis's mansion are all guarded by her people. If these people can be allowed to live to see tomorrow's sunrise, she will write her name Qin backwards!
When she thought that after today, there would be no more vixens running around in the backyard of the Marquis' Mansion, and no one would dare to challenge her authority, she was so excited that her whole body was shaking. She wished she could raise her knife and kill these ignorant people right now!
But there are still two people who haven’t arrived yet, so she has to wait a little longer.
It doesn’t matter, she can wait. The day is still long, enough for her to do many things.
Xie Nanjia could see that no matter what she said today, Qin had no intention of letting her leave Yixinyuan alive, because this evil woman knew that all her backers were not at home today and would definitely not miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
No, maybe this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was planned by this vicious woman. She calculated the time to trick the old lady and Zhao Jingyu away. Maybe the old lady's eldest sister was not sick at all.
So, this is the day she has been waiting for!
After realizing this, Xie Nanjia regretted not listening to Huangfu's advice and walked into the trap that Qin had set up long ago.
She still had to break in, but if she could see Qin's intentions in advance, she could make some careful arrangements before breaking in.
Things have come to this, we can only take one step at a time. If things really don’t work out, there’s still Huangfu!
Although Huangfu couldn't do anything to Qin, he had no problem taking her out of Yixinyuan.
Thinking like this, she felt much more at ease, and asked Qin with a smile: "Madam, have you made up your mind to kill me today?"
Qin said, "I had no intention of killing you, but you are so arrogant. Since you entered the mansion, you have been jumping around and making the whole mansion a mess. It is better for you to die."
"What are you waiting for, ma'am? Get started!"
"Don't worry. I have already set up the net. I should catch more rabbits." Qin said leisurely.
Xie Nanjia was stunned and had a bad feeling.
Sure enough, just as the thought came to mind, I heard a voice outside saying, "Fourth Aunt and Fourth Miss are here!"
Xie Nanjia turned around and saw the Fourth Aunt walking in with Zhao Lanzhi.
“…” Xie Nanjia smiled bitterly in his heart. Now, no one can escape.
No matter how powerful Huangfu is, he can't carry three people out at the same time!
(End of this chapter)