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"Old Madam! Old Madam! Are you alright? If something happens to you, how am I supposed to live?" Rong Mama quickly reacted, throwing herself onto Old Madam and forcefully helping her up from the ground.
However, at that moment, Jiang Yu seemed to have lost consciousness, only able to open her eyes in a daze. Her lips trembled as if she wanted to speak, but all that came from her throat were whimpers; she couldn't say anything more.
Night Star then released the woman in his arms and stepped forward to check on Old Madam. Although his expression was calm, one could still see the worry in his eyes. After all, it was his mother who had been pushed and ended up in this situation; who wouldn't feel distressed?
"Mother, are you okay? I'll have someone call for a doctor right away!" His words were urgent as he reached out to take Old Madam from Rong Mama's hands, but he was met with refusal.
Jiang Yu waved her hands frantically; whenever he got close, Old Madam's hand would start flailing to prevent him from coming any closer.
In the end, he gave up on advancing and stopped in his tracks, his gaze fixed intently on Old Madam, clearly conflicted.
At that moment, Mo Xier, who had been standing frozen in place, seemed to be awakened by something. She suddenly turned around and approached Old Madam. The confusion in her eyes had vanished, replaced by clarity.
However, her gaze was no longer seductive; instead, it carried a hint of rationality and calmness.
Ignoring Old Madam's attempts to stop her, she squatted beside her and almost forcefully grabbed her wrist. Jiang Yu, already filled with rage, could no longer contain her anger and finally fainted.
Seeing this, Rong Mama screamed even louder; it felt as if the entire General's residence could hear her cries.
Mo Xier glanced up at her with disdain and said, "Don't worry too much. Old Madam is just experiencing symptoms of blood vomiting due to anger. She just needs to rest well afterward; it won't have much impact."
However, as soon as she finished speaking and withdrew her hand from Old Madam's wrist, a loud slap echoed through the air as her face was immediately turned away by a strike!
The originally flushed cheeks were now even more crimson, as if they had been stained with blood, making it hard for anyone to look directly at her.
The one who struck was none other than Liu Xuxin, who had been supporting Jiang Yu. She had to admit that her actions were driven by her own selfishness; not only did it vent her anger, but she could also use Old Madam's situation as an excuse. If outsiders asked, she could simply say she acted out of anger!
Mo Xier turned her head sharply away, yet there was no trace of anger on her face, as if she had grown accustomed to such treatment.
In contrast, Liu Xuxin's expression twisted after hitting someone, and everyone could see it clearly.
Night Star quickly approached the woman and carefully helped her up. Although he said nothing, the heavy atmosphere surrounding him was palpable to everyone present.
A silence fell over the crowd; everyone held their breath and dared not make a sound. Anyone who spoke at this moment might find themselves in trouble next.
Seeing the man's somewhat displeased expression, the assailant felt uncertain. They had only known each other for a short time, and he was notoriously difficult to read. At this moment, she could only guess at his thoughts.
Even though she felt extremely guilty, she still raised her gaze directly to him, her fierce eyes locking onto Mo Xier as she shouted, "It's easy for you to say! If the person lying here were your family, I wonder if you would still speak so lightly!"
Liu Xuxin noticed how concerned Rong Mama appeared and refused to back down. She immediately retorted, "Besides, you are just a sheltered woman who rarely steps outside. Who knows where you learned your medical skills? Are they reliable enough for you to treat Aunt? Do you really think our General's residence has no one left?"
Her words came one after another, creating a stark contrast to her previously gentle demeanor. No one expected that the seemingly soft Miss Liu could be so sharp-tongued.
Mo Xier slowly lifted her head and met Liu Xuxin's gaze. Her once brilliant eyes now showed no hint of light; they were filled only with an infinite calmness, as if she didn't care about what was happening before her or what the other person was saying.
"I don't recall when the General's residence became yours. Even if Old Madam values you highly and wishes to make you the lady of the General's residence, there's no need for you to cling so desperately to its doors as if no one wants you."
Her eyebrows slightly raised, she continued, "After all, you are the daughter of a wealthy family. Haven't your parents taught you what it means to be reserved?"
Her words floated lightly, as if they carried no weight, but in reality, they were belittling Liu Xuxin as someone uncultured, lacking even the most basic sense of propriety.
"You! You demoness! Who do you think you are to speak to me like that?" Upon hearing her words, Liu Xuxin could no longer contain herself, pointing her finger directly at her face, as if about to explode at any moment.
However, she was abruptly stopped by Madam Liu beside her. "What time is it now? Can't you see that Old Madam has fainted on the ground? Hurry and get someone to carry Old Madam to her room. Is this really the time for a quarrel?"
Madam Liu's words clearly showed her bias towards Mo Xier, causing Liu Xuxin to lower her head slightly and fall silent.
"Thank you, Madam Liu, for believing in me. If Miss Liu is not at ease, feel free to find a trustworthy doctor to take a look. There’s no need to waste time here arguing with me."
After a brief pause, she continued, "However, I am confident that no matter how many doctors Miss Liu brings to examine Old Madam, the conclusion will only be what I mentioned earlier."
The woman's eyes were filled with confidence, affirming her medical skills.
"Furthermore, regardless of whether you follow my prescription to prepare medicine for Old Madam or not, I will still provide you with the prescription. I will not hold a grudge just because Old Madam has made things difficult for me. Writing the prescription is my responsibility; whether you choose to brew it is entirely up to you."
She spoke slowly, each word clear and distinct for everyone present. Once she finished speaking, Madam Liu's impression of her rose significantly.
This woman was not only beautiful but also much more composed than she had imagined. Her way of thinking was exceptionally calm compared to Liu Xuxin; indeed, she was far superior. However, such thoughts could only remain in her mind.
"Since I am not welcome here, I will take my leave. I will send someone with the prescription shortly." With that, Mo Xier showed no hesitation as she pushed away from the man's embrace and left.
Looking at the empty embrace and the lonely figure of her leaving, Night Star's heart suddenly skipped a beat, and his concern for her unconsciously deepened.
However, the aftermath here could not be ignored. Even though he desperately wanted to chase after her and comfort that lonely woman, he could only suppress those feelings.
Under his leadership, the originally chaotic scene quickly regained order. Old Madam was swiftly taken inside the house, cared for by Liu Xuxin, while he personally escorted Madam Liu out of the General's residence.
Watching the man beside her, Madam Liu hesitated for a long time with words on her lips but ultimately did not speak them; she simply bid farewell.
As for Mo Xier, true to her promise, the prescription arrived very quickly.
Due to Old Madam's fainting, the entire General's residence seemed to be shrouded in an eerie atmosphere. However, no one knew that this was just the beginning; from that day on, the General's residence would never know peace again!
Inside Old Madam's room, it was quiet; only her steady breathing could be heard. Liu Xuxin quietly stayed by Old Madam's side, sitting by the bed with her eyes focused on a certain spot, seemingly lost in thought. Her sinister expression was interrupted by a knock on the door.
She hurried to the door, her face full of reproach. Upon seeing that it was Xinrong, her expression grew even worse. With a glare, she was about to unleash her anger. "Doesn't anyone know that Old Madam needs to rest? Knocking so loudly—are you trying to disturb Old Madam's rest?"
The hand holding the medicine bowl trembled slightly. She had received a warning from Mo Xier before coming here that delivering medicine might lead to being scolded; she didn't expect it to be true!
"Miss Liu, I am here on Young Master’s orders to deliver medicine to Old Madam," she said, raising the medicine bowl in her hand and smiling at her.
With a disdainful snort, Liu Xuxin crossed her arms. "Do you think I'm blind? Can't I see such an obvious medicine bowl? Truly, like master, like servant! So foolish!"
The continuous sarcastic remarks made even Xinrong, who usually had a good temper, feel tears welling up in her eyes as she tightened her grip on the medicine bowl.
Leaning slowly against the door, Liu Xuxin looked at Xinrong with an air of authority and said in a low voice, "Since you are delivering medicine, why are you still standing at the door? Are you really hoping for Old Madam to die?"
Her tone rose sharply, carrying a hint of sharpness that frightened Xinrong into quickening her pace. She hurriedly placed the medicine on the table and dared not linger inside the room. In the next moment, she bowed to Liu Xuxin and fled like the wind.
Watching Xinrong flee in panic, a hint of satisfaction appeared in the woman's eyes. What she wanted was for all the servants of the General's residence to fear her just as Xinrong had.
Just as she was about to turn and re-enter the house, a shadow flashed outside the courtyard, instantly alerting Liu Xuxin.
She stepped forward cautiously but found nothing. Suddenly, she felt someone behind her, but when she turned around, there was still nothing there.
When she thought she was being overly sensitive and that there was nothing at all, the shadow appeared again, like a ghost, flickering before her eyes before vanishing in an instant.
At that moment, she finally felt fear. She had never experienced anything like this before. Step by step, she retreated, her heart pounding like a giant wave crashing over her. In this unfamiliar environment, her legs quickly began to feel weak.
Looking at the wide-open door of Old Madam's room and recalling the shadow she had just seen, her heart was in turmoil.
However, after only three seconds of contemplation, her footsteps showed no hesitation as she turned and ran back to her own courtyard, as if some vengeful spirit were chasing her.
The appearance of the cloaked figure in Old Madam's courtyard was definitely not a coincidence. To ensure her own safety, it was best to get as far away as possible. Fortunately, Xinrong had come earlier; if something truly happened to Old Madam, she could simply shift all the blame onto the servants.
The death of one servant meant nothing in such a vast General's residence!
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