Chapter 1073 - 900: The Visit of the Duchess of Zhenguo_2

After shouting, she asked, "Where are Yunxiang and Yunduo? Why aren’t they with Suisui?"

A young maid quickly caught up with Xiaosuisui and explained, "A few days ago, the Emperor was poisoned, and Miss Xie stayed in the palace to take care of things. Yunxiang and Yunduo followed her into the palace!"

"What? How could such a thing happen?"

Zhu Xiuxiu couldn’t help but look toward Huo Xing’Er!

Seeing Huo Xing’Er’s usual expression, she asked in confusion, "Why aren’t you surprised at all?"

Huo Xing’Er caught up to Xiaosuisui and quickly pulled her into her arms, saying, "What’s there to be surprised about? Xiaosuisui mentioned before that her foster father, the Emperor, has the Peach Blossom Evil, and just one sword is not enough, is it?

I suppose this poisoning too is related to women. Besides, if he was originally a city-guarding Emperor star and suddenly became a dominant ruler star, wouldn’t he have to suffer a bit?"

Upon hearing these words from Huo Xing’Er, Xiaosuisui’s face instantly hardened!

"Hehe! Second Aunt, how do you know everything?"

Huo Xing’Er glanced at her, "Everything you know, I know too. Don’t forget who taught you the Qi Observation Technique. Although I don’t have your talent and you might be a bit extraordinary, reckoning with this imperial affair isn’t difficult!"

Xiaosuisui pouted and dared not say anything more!

Back in Qin Xin Yuan, Xiaosuisui lined up all the eastern pearls she could find. Initially, she only aimed for three, but she didn’t expect the Ji Family to be so powerful.

No!

It was Princess Ata’s visit to Dongyue that resulted in a big win, bringing back five eastern pearls full of spiritual vitality.

"Is this enough?"

Zhu Xiuxiu looked at the row of eastern pearls in front of Xiaosuisui and quickly asked.

Xiaosuisui nodded, "It’s enough. I originally thought three would be the minimum, and if I managed well, it would be enough for my brothers and sisters by their birth.

Now with eight, it’s more than enough!"

...

At the main gate of the Ji Family, the gatekeeper was very surprised to see the visitor.

"You’re really the Duchess of Zhengguo?"

The Duchess of Zhengguo nodded, her face a little displeased, "Absolutely genuine!"

The gatekeeper frowned in confusion, "But our Ji Family has had no dealings with the Duke’s Mansion!"

"You there! How can you say our Duke’s Mansion has had no dealings with your Ji Mansion?

The Duke is a veteran of three dynasties; back in the days on the battlefield, the Duke and Old General Ji fought side by side against enemies together."

The nanny beside the Duchess of Zhengguo scolded the Ji Mansion’s gatekeeper loudly!

The gatekeeper scratched his head helplessly, unable to think of a retort, and could only say, "Wait here, I’ll report to Steward Liu!"

With that, the gatekeeper turned and ran inside the main gate!

Seeing the gatekeeper’s behavior, the Duchess of Zhengguo was quite angry!

"Ay! What sort of person is this..."

"Madam, please don’t be angry. He’s just a servant, why lower yourself to his level?

Besides, we’re here to save the young lady. Don’t think of anything else; just think about how the young lady is currently suffering in the Celestial Prison!"

Upon hearing these words, the Duchess of Zhengguo calmed down instantly!

"Right! For Ning’Er’s sake, I won’t stoop to the level of this lackey!"

The Duchess of Zhengguo quickly found a way to console herself with the nanny’s suggestion!

Soon, footsteps were heard coming from inside the courtyard!

Along with the sound of a man scolding.

"Idiot, how dare you neglect the Duchess of Zhengguo?

She is part of the imperial family, the Empress Dowager’s sister-in-law. Even if the Empress Dowager has a good relationship with our old matron, it can’t compare to being in-laws. You fool, dare to be disrespectful, just wait and see how the old matron punishes you later!"

The Duchess of Zhengguo was almost comforted by her nanny, but upon hearing this, she trembled in anger. This Ji Family, and all their disrespectful servants, were trying to intimidate her!

The Duchess of Zhengguo wrung her kerchief tightly, so angry that her fingers turned white.

Inside

The Ji Family members were surprised when a maid reported that the Duchess of Zhengguo was requesting an audience!

Especially Old Matron Ji.

"We have no dealings with the Duke’s Mansion, so why would the Duchess of Zhengguo suddenly come to see us?"

Ji Youzhi silently looked up at the sky!

Ji Youyuan thought for a moment and said, "I suppose she’s here for Miss Xiao Ning’Er in the Celestial Prison!"

"It seems this Duke and Duchess truly dote on this youngest daughter to no end!

The rumors outside aren’t false!"

Wang Dongxue responded to Ji Youyuan’s words.

"In any case, the Duke’s Mansion is part of the royal family. We should make connections but not become enemies. Regardless of why the Duchess of Zhengguo is here, we can’t avoid meeting her!"

Old Matron Ji rose from the soft couch and said to Wang Dongxue, "You’re pregnant, it’s not suitable for you to meet guests. Go rest with Eldest Brother!"

Then she instructed a young maid, "Go to where Suisui is and tell the Second and Third Madams that we have guests at home, so they should come and accompany me to meet them!"

The young maid left, and soon Zhu Xiuxiu and Huo Xing’Er arrived. The two supported Old Matron Ji from both sides and went to the Flower Hall.

Princess Ata, after freshening up in the guest room arranged by the Ji Family, unceremoniously asked the maid assigned by the steward about recent major events in the capital. Upon hearing about the Emperor being poisoned, she frowned!

"Emperor Yuansheng’s fate and appearance don’t suggest he should be living on the edge of death!

But earlier, at Yunhang, he nearly died by Lu Yunsheng’s sword!

And now, poisoned again. Though the poison isn’t instantly lethal, if the antidote comes too late, it could be fatal!

A守成的皇帝为何总是在生死边缘?

Princess Ata pondered, planning to communicate thoroughly with the heavens to investigate whether there has been a shift in the fate of the Great Han.

Meanwhile, at the Flower Hall, when Zhu Xiuxiu and Huo Xing’Er supported Old Matron Ji from both sides and arrived, the Duchess of Zhengguo was already waiting.

The few exchanged greetings and took their seats. Old Matron Ji sat in the host’s seat and then asked, "I wonder what brings the Duchess of Zhengguo here suddenly?"