The Daily Life of a Down-on-Hard-Life Medicine Girl Supporting Her Family

Chapter 373

"What did you say?"

On the day Zhong Xiuxiu returned to her parents' home, Granny Wang secretly told her, "How did Third Sister offend Lord Lin and get sent to the manor?"

"My young mistress, it's not that the third young lady offended Lord Lin, it's that the third young lady got what she wanted."

"How to say?"

Granny Wang then told her about how Zhong Xiuyao had ruined her face by using medicine.

"Third sister, what's going on...?"

That's a very clever plan.

"Lord Lin said that she should go to the manor to recuperate for a while. He sent her and the boy to the manor together. It was a manor that Lord Lin had his trusted confidants set up. For a short period of time, the Third Miss will be able to live a peaceful life."

"Hey……"

Zhong Xiuxiu was very upset.

It is truly not easy for a woman to stand on her own in this world.

Especially someone like the third sister, who was originally quite talented and had an outstanding appearance, ended up being targeted by someone with ulterior motives.

My father just handed it over for the sake of the family's interests.

Beauty isn't always a good thing!
"My wife, we're ready, let's go."

"it is good."

Zhong Xiuxiu and her husband returned to their bride's home on the third day after their wedding.

Mrs. Zhong happily welcomed her new son-in-law.

The Zhong family mansion was filled with joy and celebration.

"This humble servant greets Fifth Miss and Young Master."

Aunt Gu, holding her son, still had to greet her daughter and son-in-law.

My heart ached with a bittersweet feeling.

She never dreamed that her daughter would marry back into the Tang family, the madam's family, and become a young mistress. What a blessing this was!

"Don't be so polite, Auntie. We're all family."

Zhong Xiuxiu quickly took her younger brother from her arms.

"Is my younger brother still being obedient?"

"She's very obedient, eats and sleeps well, and when she wakes up, she stares around with her big eyes, without making a fuss."

Madam Zhong answered first: "This child is well fed by your aunt. Look at these arms and legs, they're as long as lotus roots. I want to take a bite."

"Madam wants to see the young master every day; if she misses him even a little while later, she'll worry about him." The old nanny next to her smiled and said, "Master adores him too; the young master has become the joy of the whole family."

"Yes, this child is indeed ugly."

Looking at her aunt's plump face and body, and then at the smile on her face, Zhong Xiuxiu knew that she was doing well, and she was very grateful to her stepmother.

Who would want to be a concubine?

Just like the third sister, who was not in control of her own destiny and whose mistress was so mean, only the third sister was able to find a way out. If it were anyone else, they would have been reduced to ashes.

Thinking this, she looked at her third sister's aunt.

But she sat forlornly to the side, watching this scene with envy in her eyes.

Zhong Xiuxiu understood that her own goodness only highlighted her third sister's misery.

After everyone had exchanged greetings, Zhong Xiuxiu deliberately sat down next to her aunt.

"Auntie."

"Oh, Fifth Miss, congratulations."

The aunt said calmly.

"Congratulations to you too, Auntie, on becoming a grandmother."

The fact that my third sister was pregnant and gave birth was kept secret from outsiders; only my stepmother knew about it.

I'm afraid of things getting complicated, but now that the child is born, we can talk about it.

"What did you say?"

"On the day of my wedding, my third sister gave birth to a boy, and both mother and child were safe."

"Really?" The concubine was shocked and quickly grabbed Zhong Xiuxiu's hand: "Fifth Miss, are you lying to me?"

“Of course I’m not lying to you,” Zhong Xiuxiu said. “Third Sister is doing well now, so Auntie, please don’t worry.”

"Fine, how good could she be? That kind of family, that kind of lady..." Suddenly she sat up straight in shock: "That Madam Lin is not someone to be trifled with. Master Lin has one concubine after another in his harem, but he has never had a son or daughter. Yao'er is good... How could the Third Miss..."

“Aunt, if you’re willing, we can find a way.” Zhong Xiuxiu leaned closer and whispered, “How could Third Sister, who is so smart, not be able to protect her child or herself? Don’t you think so, Aunt?”

"But Madam Lin can't tolerate her either, can she?"

"Of course we won't let Madam Lin know that Third Sister is currently unwell and has been moved by Lord Lin to a manor in the suburbs of Beijing to recuperate."

"Really?"

The aunt was worried that her daughter would be abandoned by Lord Lin, and she was also worried that Madam Lin would find out and make her suffer or be sold off.

"Don't worry, Aunt, everything is done according to Third Sister's wishes. Lord Lin also wants Third Sister to take good care of the boy."

What can Zhong Xiuxiu say?
I guess you could say that concern makes you lose your composure.

This aunt was originally such a smart person, but the news from her third sister left her completely bewildered and filled with all sorts of worries.

She had no idea that this was her daughter's scheme.

"She's a woman..."

"Auntie, Third Sister is very smart. She will be fine. Don't worry. I'll take you to see them when I have the chance."

"really?"

"Well, really."

"Thank you, Miss Fifth."

"You're welcome. My third sister and I are sisters, we are one."

"Fifth Miss, you are truly generous, and you will have great fortune."

Even if the sisters in the same household are all daughters of concubines, they will still look down on their own daughter if she becomes a concubine.

Unexpectedly, the fifth young lady, who had already been taken in by the madam, was so loyal and affectionate.

She also knew that Zhong Xiuxiu was the most capable of the sisters, and with her help, her daughter's life would surely be better.

This made the aunt cry tears of joy.

"Aunt..."

"Look at me, on your joyous day, I mustn't cry. I'm sorry, Fifth Miss..."

"It's alright, Auntie. This pastry is quite good, you should try it."

"Thank you, Miss Fifth."

Fifth Miss is truly her lucky star.

It's decided. From now on, I will treat the Gu family better.

In fact, since entering the household, she has been favored by the master because she is more beautiful and knows how to please him.

However, in the past two years, Gu Shi, one of the concubines, has regained favor. Because of her daughter's situation, she has some grievances against the master, but she dares not be angry or speak out, and she is too lazy to please him anymore, so she has fallen out of favor.

So what?
She figured she'd be living alone in the mansion until the end anyway, so she'd just ignore whoever she didn't like.

She didn't even want to talk to the master anymore, let alone the women in the mansion.

All the joy had nothing to do with her.

They can't stand seeing others happy; their happiness only makes them feel more unhappy.

But now things are different, and she suddenly felt a glimmer of hope.

I also hope that one day I can see my daughter and my grandson.

That is the continuation of her bloodline!

Now, seeing Mrs. Gu and her son, she can even smile.

The Zhong family mansion exudes warmth and harmony.

The situation at the Lin residence, however, was not so pleasant.

"Master, are you going to take another concubine?"

"What do you mean by taking another concubine?" Lord Lin looked at his wife: "Look at our household, all the concubines are useless, they can't bear a son or daughter. Especially Zhong, she even got such an illness, her face is ruined. If it weren't for the fact that she was a good concubine in the Zhong family, we would have sent her back to the Zhong family. What's wrong with me adding a younger one?"