After three rounds of drinks, the second grand madam returned with a toast.
As she was about to pick up some food, she suddenly exclaimed, "Why does Yuanzi have a rash on his neck?"
This cry caused quite a stir.
Old Master Huo immediately embraced his little grandson and looked closely: It was indeed a rash.
The second grand madam, always efficient, inspected the table and said, "Who served the wooden Yuanzi? Don’t you know Yuanzi can’t eat this?"
The grand young madam spoke gently, "Xishan, I did not feed this to Yuanzi!"
The second grand madam was anxious but still smiled, "Elder sister, I didn’t mean that. Although childless, you cherish Yuanzi the most, I wouldn’t suspect you."
She gently patted the grand young madam’s hand, "Rest assured, elder sister!"
These words were heard by the guests at all 50 tables, and everyone praised: The second grand madam is righteous and knows the score!
But Old Master Huo didn’t think so.
His first daughter-in-law, being childless, may inevitably envy the second daughter-in-law.
He wanted an investigation.
The second grand madam stopped him, saying, "Yuanzi is already suffering from the rash, do you still want to induce vomiting? Trust me, elder sir, it wasn’t the elder sister who did this."
She spoke decisively, and the grand young madam remained silent throughout.
Su Ruanruan sneered internally: What a Mrs. Xishan, professing innocence for the grand young madam, yet repeatedly bringing her up!
In another’s household, she wouldn’t usually step forward.
But the second grand madam had turned her plans towards her.
Tears welling up, she said, "I heard Miss Su is a famous doctor, please examine my young son, and clear my elder sister’s name."
Her reputation was high.
Once mentioned, others said, "Yes! The second grand madam is right!"
But Su Ruanruan knew.
This hypocritical Mrs. Xishan wanted to use her against her own elder sister!
Such a venomous woman, risking even her young child for the family wealth!
Su Ruanruan’s eyes wandered, finally settling on Old Master Huo.
Having just arrived in Yangcheng, she needed connections... thus, she would grant a favor to the grand young madam.
In that case, she only had to target the heart and liver of the Old Master’s wet nurse.
Su Ruanruan feigned reluctance: "The young master’s status is prestigious, I fear I lack the capability, perhaps... it’s better to go to a hospital!"
The second grand madam was very persistent.
He Jitang also wanted to see Su Ruanruan’s elegance, so he suggested, "Just take a look first, sister number four."
Su Ruanruan’s eyes swept around again, lightly passing over the face of the grand young madam and she smiled faintly.
She said: "Then I shall take a look."
Everyone held their breath.
Su Ruanruan approached the grand young madam, inspected the bowl, and then carefully checked Yuanzi’s mouth.
She said, "No abnormalities in the mouth! I don’t think it’s caused by the wooden Yuanzi!"
The second grand madam sighed in relief, saying, "I told you it wasn’t the elder sister!"
Her tone shifted: "Is Miss Su that skilled? Just by looking?"
Su Ruanruan smiled slightly: What a cunning plan, aiming two birds with one stone! If I don’t help her target the grand young madam, she’ll turn the guns on me!
Su Ruanruan stared straight at her.
The second madam forced a smile: "Why does Miss Su look at me like that?"
Su Ruanruan, not one to be trifled with, asked formally: "I want to ask if the second grand madam has fed him aside from the wet nurse?"
Many men were present.
All those men glanced at the second grand madam.
Quite plain.
The men chuckled: Mrs. Xishan is capable, but quite ordinary in appearance!
Embarrassed yet feigning indifference, the second grand madam said, "I have not! Did Miss Su discover anything?"
Su Ruanruan smiled slightly, "Call the nurse who was here earlier! Also, secure her quarters and allow no one inside!"
The second grand madam’s heart shuddered.
She signaled to a maid nearby!
Su Ruanruan spoke calmly, "For fairness, from now, no one in this room may leave or enter at will."
The second grand madam exclaimed sharply, "Isn’t Miss Su being too domineering?"
Su Ruanruan smiled lightly.
She retorted, "Doesn’t the second grand madam care about the truth? Otherwise... let’s just convict the grand young madam directly!"
Old Master Huo spoke, "Do as Miss Su suggests! Bring the wet nurse here first!"
In a moment, the glamorous nurse was brought in.
Arriving casually draped in a shawl, she appeared quite seductive.
Aware that she was here for him for the night, Old Master Huo’s face turned distinctly uncomfortable...