Chapter 79 Visiting Mother-in-law in Person

Chapter 79 Visiting Mother-in-law in Person

Zheng Chengyan, the son that Guo was proud of, not only did not set foot in Fanghua Pavilion, but instead gave a set of his precious jade to little Guo to celebrate her becoming the mistress of the Zheng Mansion.

This action extinguished the last bit of warmth in Guo's heart.

Su Wanyu couldn't help but smile bitterly when she heard this, and she almost choked on the tea in her mouth: "Second Master Zheng is really a man who knows the current situation. He knows who to show his courtesy to at a time like this."

After saying this, she shook her head gently, with a hint of complicated emotions flashing in her eyes.

Yun Yi, who was standing by, quickly handed over a delicate handkerchief and gently wiped the water stains from Su Wanyu's lips: "The Second Young Master is really heartless. His mother was tortured in that miserable place, but he was thinking about trying to please his enemy."

As he spoke, Yun Yi frowned slightly, revealing his disdain for Zheng Chengyan's behavior.

Su Wanyu took the handkerchief, her movements gentle and graceful, as if she was trying to calm the waves in her heart: "If he still had a trace of warmth in his heart, how could there be so many tragedies today. Forget it, let's not talk about him. Prepare a herbal meal for me. I want to visit my mother-in-law in person."

"Yes, Miss." Yun Yi responded with a gentle smile on her face, and turned around to get busy.

This medicinal diet was secretly prepared by her at the request of the Su family's doctor. On the surface, it looked like a delicacy that nourished the body, but in fact, it contained a secret that could cause hair loss and physical weakness without causing any warning.

Compared with Guo’s “fertility soup” back then, this medicinal meal seems more covert, but its effect is enough to achieve the purpose.

The people who surrounded Guo in the past have now scattered like monkeys when the tree falls, and they all avoid her. Only the loyal mother Zhou still stays with Guo.

Su Wanyu and Yun Yi crossed a low stone bridge together and stepped into the desolate Fanghua Pavilion.

Once upon a time, this place was full of flowers and six or seven young and beautiful concubines lived there. Every morning, laughter was accompanied by the chirping of birds and the fragrance of flowers.

Now, there are only four people left, the courtyard is dilapidated, and the beautiful lady of the past seems to have been ruthlessly swallowed up by the years. When you step into the courtyard, a chill hits you in the face, and you can only see the lonely withered pine trees, a scene of loneliness.

"Second Young Madam, you're here?"

Mother Zhou's voice rang out, holding a bowl of porridge just brought from the kitchen, her eyes full of fatigue and helplessness.

Su Wanyu looked down at the thin bowl of porridge, her voice filled with disbelief: "Is this all my mother relies on to survive?"

Mother Zhou lowered her head, her eyes reddened, and she choked up as she answered, "It was the Marquis' order that only the Madam was allowed to drink the porridge."

"How can this be possible! I asked Yunyi to make some nourishing soup and will send it to mother right away."

Su Wanyu said this as she took the food box from Yun Yi with a determined look in her eyes.

Mother Zhou was so moved that she burst into tears and quickly wiped away her tears with her sleeves: "Second Young Madam is filial, unlike Second Young Master..."

She stopped talking before she finished, apparently considering something.

Su Wanyu patted the back of her hand gently, and comforted her with a tenderness that was almost motherly: "Second Master's temperament has always been like this. He doesn't have much true love for me, so how can he be filial to mother? Don't be too sad. The most important thing right now is to let mother recover as soon as possible."

Mother Zhou nodded and wanted to take the food box, but Su Wanyu refused: "Let me go and serve my mother myself."

Since marrying into this mansion, Su Wanyu has presented herself as a gentle and virtuous woman. Today, she took the initiative to come and visit, which made Mother Zhou secretly admire her deep affection and friendship without any doubt.

She carried the lunch box and walked slowly through the mottled window frames.

As the night deepened, Guo lay in this lonely house. Perhaps late one night, she could really hear the whispers of those forgotten souls outside the window.

Yunyi walked in front and pushed open the door carefully. The creaking sound startled Guo who was lying on the bed.

She forced herself to open her eyes and saw that it was Su Wanyu. She endured the pain and stood against the wall: "Why are you here?"

Although Guo did not directly suspect Su Wanyu about what happened that night, she was still resentful of Siqi's ruthless methods, and the resentment in her heart never dissipated.

"I heard that my mother was not feeling well, so I specially prepared some medicine, hoping it would help her recover."

Su Wanyu said as she placed the food box on the small table beside the bed, then calmly opened the lid and took out the soup bowl. "Come, mother, it's time to take the medicine."

Guo glanced at the bowl of medicine, her face full of displeasure, and said sternly: "Where is the girl next to you? She almost killed me on the day of the birthday banquet!"

Su Wanyu kept smiling and said calmly, "Mother should thank Siqi. If it weren't for her decisiveness at that time, I'm afraid mother would have been even more embarrassed that day."

Guo was silent for a moment, her hand covering her still painful chest, and turned her face to the side: "As the second young lady, you actually indulged her to do such a reckless thing, you are really incompetent."

As soon as she finished speaking, her expression suddenly became complicated, her tone softened, and she turned her gaze to Su Wanyu: "Where is Yan'er? Why hasn't he come to see me yet?"

Su Wanyu gently stirred the spoon in her hand and replied softly, "My husband may have been delayed because of something."

Guo's expression eased slightly, and she forced a smile: "Yes, if it wasn't something important, why wouldn't he come to see me."

Su Wanyu lowered her eyes and continued slowly, "I heard that in order to celebrate my third aunt becoming the new mistress of the Zheng Mansion, he went to all the major famous stores just to find a suitable gift, and finally gave my third aunt a precious jade pendant from his own collection."

Although these words were spoken lightly, they struck directly into Guo's heart.

"What did you say? He actually gave that woman a gift?"

Guo's eyes widened, and the smile she had previously shown disappeared without a trace in an instant.

Su Wanyu pretended to be surprised and quickly changed her words: "Mother, you must have heard it wrong. It didn't happen. I remembered it wrongly."

"No! I heard it clearly! Don't cover it up for him."

Guo's tone was firm, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between her teeth. Her cheeks turned red with anger, accompanied by heavy gasping. Finally, a mouthful of bright red blood overflowed from her pale lips.

Upon seeing this, Su Wanyu quickly pulled out an exquisite embroidered handkerchief from her sleeve and gently and quickly wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth.

Her gaze lingered on Guo's face for a moment, and a complex emotion flashed in her deep eyes.

At this moment, Guo's heart was filled with shock and anger about Zheng Chengyan's gift.

Her eyes were empty and lifeless, and her fingers were stiff, like old withered branches in winter, revealing an indescribable despair and unwillingness.

Su Wanyu held the warm soup bowl and carefully placed the spoon close to Guo's lips. Her voice was gentle but firm: "Mother, you should take care of yourself first, and we can talk about other things later. Your health is the most important thing."