The Cannon Fodder and Villain’s Happy Ending
chapter-401

Chapter 401

Qin Jiu was eating her sweet and sour grapes while pondering on what Qin Xin said about prioritizing on having a child so she mustn’t observe filial piety. It seems reasonable, after all, since Qin Zhun was in trouble, she lost her support, and if she wanted to establish a foothold in the Second Prince’s Mansion and regain the Empress Dowager’s favor, she would inevitably want to give birth to a royal grandson as soon as possible.

An imperial eldest grandson has more benefits and no harm to Qin Xin…

With these thoughts in mind, Qin Jiu eats one grape after another.

She didn’t need to peel the grapes since there was Du Ruo peeling them for her; all she needed to do was eat the flesh and spit out the seeds, which was really convenient.

Qin Jiu spared a little thought to reflect on her “idleness and laziness” before going back on the thoughts revolving around Qin Xin, there was something she just couldn’t figure out.

She wiped the grape juice from her fingers with a handkerchief and suddenly asked. “Brother, is the second prince coming back soon?”

Qin Zening knew about this, so he was able to easily answer. “He’s almost in Northern Shanxi, and should be able to reach the capital in ten days or so.”

Meanwhile, Qin Zeyu’s thoughts could not keep up with his brother and sister; he had no idea why they suddenly mentioned the second prince and just looked back and forth at them.

A sharp flashed swept across the bottom of Qin Jiu’s eyes, making her almond-like eyes darker and brighter, she then asked again. “Brother, can you go and inquire if there is something wrong with the second prince?”

“Didn’t Yelu Luan stabbed him last time? He has been recuperating for a period of time, so the injury should not be light, but he sent the imperial physician away… can you find the physician who treated him and inquire about it?”

Qin Zening looked at Qin Jiu in confusion.

Qin Jiu: “I just feel that Qin Xin is acting a bit strange, and the second prince is even stranger.”

She always felt that the behavior of these two people was subtly unreasonable, but she could not tell why.

To Qin Zening, what his sister said was what she meant, patting his chest he said. “Xiao Jiu, don’t worry, don’t worry, this matter is on me, I promise to get it done.”

Knowing her brother would surely get it done, Qin Jiu was assured and immediately handed the plate of snack to Qin Zening’s side.

Qin Zening took a bite of his snack and said hesitantly, “Xiao Jiu, tell me, do we need to tell grandma about this?”

“Tell her.” Qin Jiu replied decisively.

She first kept it a secret not because she wants to help cover up for Qin Zhun and Qin Xin but because Old Madam Qin was weak and was not out of danger, she was afraid that she would be stimulated and her condition would worsen, making it difficult for her regain her health.

However, now that Old Madam Qin’s condition has stabilized, and she was gradually recovering, of course, they have to inform her about this matter.

Qin Jiu looked at Qin Zening with clear gaze. “Brother, you must let grandmother know whether the granddaughter she loves so much is a human or a demon.”

Saying that, she snapped her fingers at Qin Zeyu and domineeringly said to her brother, “You, go and invite a physician over.”

Qin Zeyu who was suddenly called was not able to react and froze for a moment before jumping up from his chair. He patted his robes and responded with a smile. “Sister, don’t worry, I’ll personally make a trip to the Thousand Gold Hall to ask Old Physician Li to come.”

The naughty child thinks that his sister was just hard-mouthed soft-hearted, and was just afraid that their grandmother would not regain her health.

So, Qin Zeyu happily ran errands for his sister.

When Old Physician Li came, the three siblings asked the physician to stay outside while they go inside into the inner room together, Qin Zening narrated to Old Madam Qin about the incident, especially the court trial.

Old Madam Qin’s complexion gradually turned paler, as her white lips trembled slightly and repeatedly asked.

“Really?”

“How come?”

“It can’t be….”

Old Madam Qin’s eyes reddened and a layer of faint mist appeared.

When she learned that Madam Su wanted to poison her, she was disappointed, sad, and confused but that was all. She did not expect that even Qin Zhun and Qin Xin want her dead!

After narrating everything, Qin Zening falls into silence.

Anyway, no one has any evidence to prove whether Qin Zhun and Qin Xin were involved. It would all be up to Old Madam Qin if she believed this or continue to deceive herself.

Old Madam Qin repeated these few words over and over again, and although her mouth may sound like she did not believe it, she actually understood it very well in her heart.

Qin Zening would not lie to her about this kind of matter.

At this time, Old Madam Qin’s breathing staggered as if she had been crushed by something, and the pain was like wringing as her complexion ashen.

Cui momo quickly comforted Old Madam Qin, “Old Madam, don’t spoil yourself for that kind of heartless person.”

Seeing Old Madam Qin’s complexion does not look good so Qin Jiu hurriedly had someone summon Old Physician Li in.

Old Physician Li hurriedly checked Old Madam Qin’s pulse and ordered Cui momo to massage a few acupoints, and gradually Old Madam Qin eased up.

“Marquis.” Old Physician Li cupped his hands to Qin Zening, “Old Madam is old, and she was a little angry right now, but since she has been well nourished lately, there has been no major harm. Just pay attention to rest and don’t let her get angry again.”

“Ning’er, I’m fine.” Old Madam Qin said hoarsely, her complexion was still pale, but her breathing was much smoother. “At my age, I have experienced exile, losing my son and husband. I have experience life and death, so what is there to look away from.”

At her age, she was already in a situation where one foot was in the coffin, so she could just look on the bright side of the things.

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