sbdcsierra Chapter 86 Analysis of Problems
Chapter 86 Analysis of Problems
Afterwards, Xiao Doukou was carefully placed in a private room on the second floor of the Ni Chang Pavilion so that she could calmly recuperate. Ye Beichen showed unprecedented thoughtfulness and care. He not only personally brewed medicinal soup for Xiao Doukou and patiently fed it to her spoonful by spoonful, but also rolled up his sleeves and washed his hands to cook soup, just so that she could taste delicious and nutritious food. In his spare time, Ye Beichen would sit by her bedside and chat with her gently, telling her interesting stories to relieve her boredom; he would even occasionally go to the market to find various exquisite desserts as snacks, making Xiao Doukou very happy.
However, just as Ye Beichen was wholeheartedly taking care of Xiaodoukou, the guard beside him vaguely sensed that something was wrong. So he took the opportunity to quietly call Ye Beichen outside the door, intending to talk to him alone about his doubts.
"Young lord, I believe there's something fishy about your concubine's miscarriage. In my opinion, it's highly likely that this matter has nothing to do with your wife," the guard said in a low voice.
Upon hearing this, Ye Beichen raised his eyebrows slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes: "Oh? Why do you make this judgment? Do you have any evidence? Please tell me in detail."
The guard quickly leaned close to Ye Beichen's ear and whispered what he had discovered: "Last time, when I accompanied the concubine out for a meal, she insisted on ordering crab for lunch. I kindly reminded her that pregnant women should not eat crab to avoid harming the fetus. But she didn't care at all and even said it was fine."
After listening to the guard's words, Ye Beichen frowned and pondered for a moment before retorting, "Even so, this is not enough to completely rule out the possibility that Su Yuning is unrelated to this matter. You know, it was she who served the concubine tea and water and attended to her closely that day." Clearly, Ye Beichen still firmly believed in his previous opinion and was not easily swayed by the guard's words.
“But… even if the lord’s wife is foolish, how could she so blatantly tamper with the tea right under your nose, my lord? I simply cannot understand the reason behind this! In my opinion, the lord’s wife is innocent. I implore you, my lord, to investigate thoroughly and not to wrongly accuse an innocent person!” The guard bowed respectfully and replied earnestly.
Ye Beichen nodded slightly, indicating his agreement with the guard's words, and then slowly said, "Yes, I am aware of this matter. I will pay close attention. If there is any hidden truth, I will certainly give the lady justice." After saying that, he turned and left, leaving the guard standing there, secretly praying that the lord would find out the truth as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, Su Yuning, feeling wronged and deeply aggrieved, had already rushed back to the Princess's residence. Upon entering, she clung to her sister-in-law like a lifeline, throwing herself into her arms and sobbing uncontrollably as she recounted the injustice she had suffered. Her tears streamed down her face, as if she wanted to release all her grievances and pain through her sobs.
Princess Wan'er, seeing this, felt a pang of heartache and quickly patted Su Yuning's back, gently comforting her, "Alright, alright, my little aunt, don't cry yourself sick. That Ye Beichen is a complete idiot, he doesn't even trust a kind and innocent woman like you, he's utterly foolish! Now that you've separated, just cut ties with him completely and never see him again. It's his loss that he doesn't cherish you, we don't need to be angry and sad over someone like that. You still have me and your second brother, we will always believe in you and support you!" As she spoke, Princess Wan'er gently wiped away Su Yuning's tears, held her hand tightly, and offered her warmth and strength.
"Thank you for your trust, Second Sister-in-law. It's such a blessing to have such an understanding and reasonable sister-in-law like you!" Su Yuning replied gratefully, her bright eyes shining with sincerity. "However, I'm now in such a predicament, and I really don't want to suffer this injustice. So, I beg you, Second Sister-in-law, to help me find out the truth and clear my name of this false accusation."
Upon hearing this, Princess Wan'er looked bewildered. She frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Well... I really can't think of any brilliant way to solve this problem right now. But in my opinion, why don't we go to the pharmacy and consult some experienced doctors? Maybe they can provide us with some useful clues or suggestions."
"Yes, yes, Second Sister-in-law is absolutely right. As the saying goes, 'the matter should not be delayed,' so let's set off immediately!" Su Yuning nodded hastily in agreement, and then she and Princess Wan'er took hands and hurriedly walked towards the pharmacy. Along the way, both of them were extremely anxious, hoping to find the key to solving the mystery as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, in a bustling corner of the capital city, laughter and cheerful conversation filled a thriving gym. Chestnut Girl, smiling, waved goodbye to the village chief's nephew, Tianqi, and Fatty Girl: "Tianqi, Sweetie, I'm about to head back to the countryside. Thank you so much for taking such good care of me these past few days! Now it's time to say goodbye!"
Upon hearing this, the chubby girl blushed deeply and quickly grabbed Chestnut Girl's sleeve, pleading with her to stay, "Oh dear, Chestnut Girl, why are you leaving so soon? We really don't want you to leave! Especially since your teaching is so excellent, my brother's studies have improved so much since you came. What will happen to his studies if you leave?" As she spoke, the chubby girl's eyes gradually welled up with tears.
“All good things must come to an end. I really miss my elderly grandmother. It’s been so long since I’ve seen her; I wonder how she is doing. Besides, I’ve always longed for a peaceful life in the countryside, to truly experience the beauty of the rural landscape and nature. So I’ve decided to go back and spend some time with her, to enjoy that leisurely time. But don’t worry, once I’ve settled things at home, I’ll definitely come back to visit you when I have some free time!” Chestnut Girl said with a beaming smile, her smile as radiant and captivating as a flower blooming in spring.
After listening, the village chief's nephew nodded in deep agreement and said, "Yes, yes, Miss Chestnut is absolutely right! Just like the saying goes, 'The world, after a long period of division, tends to unite; after a long period of unity, tends to divide.' This separation is only temporary; it is precisely a prelude to a more wonderful reunion next time!"
Just then, her younger brother, Tianshuo, rushed over like a gust of wind and grabbed Chestnut Girl's hand tightly, refusing to let go. He cried and begged, "Sister Chestnut, please don't leave! In my heart, you are the best teacher in the world! If you leave, who will teach me? I really don't want you to leave! Please, Sister Chestnut, please don't go, please stay and continue teaching me!"
Seeing Xiao Tianshuo's pitiful appearance, Chestnut Girl's face showed a very troubled expression. She slowly squatted down, gently stroked Xiao Tianshuo's head, and answered softly, "Oh, Xiao Tianshuo, it's not that I don't want to stay and keep you company, it's just that my grandmother is very old and lives alone in her old home, without anyone to take care of her. How can I leave her? I'm also very reluctant to leave everyone, but my grandmother needs my company and care more. Otherwise, if something unexpected happens to her while she lives alone, how pitiful that would be..." As she said this, Chestnut Girl's eyes reddened, and her voice choked up a little.
“Why don’t we bring her to live in the city? She can live with you in your rented room or in my shop. We can both take care of the elderly and keep her company. This way, it won’t interfere with your teaching at Tianshuo or your other work. Why not?” the village chief’s nephew kindly suggested.
“I agree! Anyway, Chestnut and I are already best friends, and I don’t want her to leave,” the chubby girl replied excitedly.
"I agree! I really hope that Sister Chestnut can stay in the city forever, so that I can continue to learn from her!" The younger brother was so excited that his face turned red, and he raised his hands high and responded loudly, his eyes shining with eager anticipation for his future studies.
Seeing her younger brother's excited expression, Chestnut Girl smiled gently and said softly, "Alright, since you all want me to stay, I'll go back and discuss it with Grandma first. If Grandma agrees, I'll naturally bring her to live in the city with me; but if Grandma disagrees, then there's nothing I can do but stay in our hometown and keep her company." After saying this, Chestnut Girl's gaze swept over everyone present, her eyes filled with tenderness and longing.
At this moment, the chubby girl next to her pouted, a reluctant expression on her face, and said softly, "Alright then, Sister Chestnut, you must come back soon! We're waiting for you to go out and admire the flowers together!" As soon as she finished speaking, the village chief's nephew and Tian Shuo also came forward, showing the same reluctant farewell. They waved gently as they watched the girl Chestnut board the rented carriage and drive away.
The Chestnut Girl sat in the carriage, waving enthusiastically to everyone with a beaming smile, then slowly departed, her heart heavy with longing. As the sound of hooves grew fainter, the Chestnut Girl's figure finally disappeared at the end of the road. Those who remained stood there for a long time, unable to extricate themselves from the sorrow of parting.
After Chestnut Girl had completely walked away, the village chief's nephew turned to the chubby girl beside him and asked, "Sweetie, do you think we should find Tianshuo a new tutor? After all, he's studying so hard right now, and if he encounters some difficult concepts, our limited education might not be enough to help. It wouldn't be good if his studies were delayed because of this."
The chubby girl gently shook her head and said firmly, "No need, I firmly believe that Chestnut Girl will come back."
Upon hearing this, the village chief's nephew frowned and asked with displeasure, "Why are you so sure? What if she doesn't come back?"
The chubby girl answered with a serious expression and intense gaze, "There's a reason for that! First, my intuition tells me that Chestnut Girl has someone she loves in this city, so how could she be willing to leave in disappointment? Second, Chestnut Girl is passionate about teaching, and sending her back to the countryside to toil in the fields every day is definitely not the lifestyle she desires. Also, that old lady must feel lonely living alone in the village, and now that her granddaughter is warmly inviting her to live with her in the city, she has no reason to refuse such a kind offer."
Just then, the village chief's nephew looked a little nervous and quickly explained, "Oh dear, didn't I tell you before? My heart has only ever belonged to you, there's no room for anyone else. Chestnut and I are a thing of the past, there's absolutely no way we could rekindle our old flame, you can rest assured about that!"
The chubby girl laughed and replied, "You, you, you're just being presumptuous! I was talking about that Young Master Gu, not you. Miss Chestnut likes him so much, she'll definitely continue pursuing him, so she'll definitely come back."
“Alright, I’ll trust you this once. We’ll agree on a three-month period. If she comes, she can continue tutoring my brother. If she doesn’t come, then we’ll have to hire a new tutor for him,” the village chief’s nephew replied earnestly. The chubby girl nodded with a smile, “Okay, I’ll do as you say.”
Meanwhile, Princess Wan'er and Su Yuning rushed to the pharmacy, their expressions tense and anxious. Upon entering, the two went straight to the busy doctor.