Chapter 75 Double the reward
Siqi put away the tools in her hands, a subtle complex emotion flashed in her eyes, and then she bowed her head respectfully and performed a standard etiquette to Lord Zheng who was sitting high in the hall: "Master, through special means, the unclean things on Madam's body have been removed, and it seems that there is no problem at present."
Lord Zheng's face was as calm as an ancient well. He glanced coldly at the dying and withered Guo on the ground. He opened his thin lips and said without any warmth: "Take the lady downstairs and find a reliable doctor to treat her."
After saying this, he waved his hand gently, signaling everyone to leave.
"Yes, sir." Si Qi responded and retreated quickly and orderly, leading a group of maids to carefully carry Guo out of the hall filled with a depressing atmosphere.
Then, Lord Zheng turned to face the guests, with an apologetic look on his face: "I am sorry to have embarrassed you all. Unfortunately, my wife was disturbed by the evil spirit and her words and actions were abnormal. I hope you can forgive me."
The ministers present exchanged glances with each other, understanding each other tacitly.
Although no one really believed this, they all showed an attitude of understanding the greater good, saying: "Lord Zheng, don't worry, it's just a small matter of being possessed by evil spirits. After drinking a few bowls of magic water, the lady will recover as before."
Lord Zheng straightened his slightly hunched back. The wrinkles on his face seemed to have deepened. The traces of time were particularly obvious on his face at this moment.
He apologized to the guests again, with a barely perceptible hint of fatigue in his eyes.
This originally festive birthday banquet was forced to be interrupted because of this sudden episode. The joyful atmosphere was wiped out and naturally could not continue.
The guests gradually dispersed, and even Emperor Xuan, who had always been interested in these worldly affairs, lost interest in this farce, stood up and prepared to return.
Lord Zheng, along with his entire family, respectfully saw Emperor Xuan and the eldest princess off.
When all the guests had left, Lord Zheng's rage could no longer be suppressed. He took the brunt of the attack, walking towards Wang with heavy steps, with rage burning in his eyes.
Seeing this, Wang hurriedly knelt on the ground, tears streaming down her face, and even used her late husband as an excuse: "Father, for the sake of my orphan and widow, please forgive your daughter-in-law this time!"
"you……"
Lord Zheng gritted his teeth, trying hard to suppress the anger that was about to explode. In the end, he grabbed a porcelain bowl from the table and smashed it hard at Wang's feet. The fragments flew everywhere, just like his mood at the moment.
"From today on, the power of the housekeeper will be entirely in the hands of the old lady! You, are not allowed to interfere in any affairs of the Zheng family!"
Wang lowered her head, her body trembling constantly, and responded in a voice as thin as a mosquito: "Yes... Father..."
"Hmph!" Lord Zheng's beard trembled slightly. He flicked his sleeves, turned around, and strode towards the yard where Guo was, bringing with him gusts of biting cold wind.
Little Guo stood at the entrance of the corridor, looking deeply at the resolute back of Marquis Zheng, with a meaningful smile on her lips.
On the other side, Su Wanyu leisurely enjoyed the fruit in her hand, wiped her fingers carefully, and then led her personal maid Yun Yi and slowly returned to her courtyard.
Yun Yi carefully lifted her skirt and asked softly, "Miss, the effect of Madam's medicine should have worn off, right?"
Su Wanyu answered casually as they walked: "The drug she gave me was very strong, so my response cannot be too simple. Let's go back. This good show has just begun."
Yun Yi smiled knowingly when he heard this, and walked lightly in front to lead the way for his young lady.
The spring sunshine shines through the clouds and onto every corner of the Zheng Mansion, but it seems unable to dispel the musty smell emanating from the inside out, as well as the decay and rottenness hidden beneath the shiny appearance.
Guo was sent back to her own courtyard. She suddenly woke up with a start. She felt as if her whole body was burning in a trance: "It's hot, so hot..."
The unhealed wound on her chest made it difficult for her to move. She struggled to open her clothes, trying to relieve the unbearable heat.
"Madam, what's wrong with you?"
Seeing this, Mother Zhou was frightened and wanted to go forward to help but was hesitant for fear of touching Mrs. Guo's wound.
"It's so hot! Where's Doctor Jiang? Go call Doctor Jiang over!"
Mrs. Guo grabbed her clothes and anxiously called out Doctor Jiang's name, with a hint of urgency in her voice.
Doctor Jiang, a man with whom she had an affair, looked somewhat similar to Mr. Chen, which added to her confused thoughts.
Mother Zhou misunderstood her meaning, thinking that she needed medical treatment because she was unwell, so she really invited Doctor Jiang to come over, and also brought Lord Zheng to visit her.
Before Lord Zheng entered the room, Guo impatiently struggled to get up from the bed and grabbed the corner of Doctor Jiang's clothes: "Come quickly, I can't stand the heat, help me."
Although Doctor Jiang was usually very bold, he did not dare to act rashly in such an occasion. He stammered, "Madam, I am only here to check your injuries."
Guo narrowed her eyes, moved forward desperately, kissed the side of his neck, and her voice was a little seductive: "I understand, come on, I really can't bear it anymore, don't dawdle, it's not the first time you enter my room."
Doctor Jiang widened his eyes, glanced at Lord Zheng in horror, and stammered, "Husband... Madam... please don't do this..."
Mrs. Guo felt as if she was on fire. She took off all her clothes desperately, hugged Doctor Jiang tightly, and kissed him continuously: "It's too uncomfortable, please help me, help me solve this problem!"
"Hurry up! Why weren't you so coy a few days ago?"
There was a hint of reproach in her words, as if she had forgotten that their relationship was not something that could be made public.
Doctor Jiang remembered the scene a few days ago. At that time, Guo was upset about Zheng Chengyan's affairs, and he became the object of her comfort. After the two of them spent a night together, she lay in bed all day.
Now, how could he dare to repeat the same mistake? He quickly pushed Guo away and said, "Madam, what nonsense are you talking about?!"
"Don't act like a gentleman. Don't I know you?"
Guo refused to give in, and her reason seemed to have been swallowed up by desire, until Marquis Zheng angrily kicked the door open and rushed in.
Lord Zheng had heard the general idea outside the door, and anger was burning in his chest: "Guo Huayu!"
Doctor Jiang was so frightened that he fell to his knees and hurriedly explained: "Sir, the lady is not in her right mind and is talking nonsense!"
Lord Zheng was furious and kicked Doctor Jiang: "You bastard!"
When Guo saw Marquis Zheng, she was still in a daze. She sat on the bed and twisted her body restlessly, completely unaware of what situation she was in.
The medicine she gave Su Wanyu was now repaid double by the other party in this way.
It would take her three to five hours to wake up.