Chapter 1098: Chapter 1096: A Scourge
Hongyu lifted the curtain and welcomed Qiu Xiang inside, then smiled and said, "Iâll go make some floral tea for the two sisters." With that, she walked out gracefully.
Qiu Xiang and Purple Jade sat down by the table, sighing lightly, "Although Hongyu is young, sheâs incredibly clever. No wonder the young lady is fond of her, treating her like a sister."
"The young lady is kind-hearted, isnât she the same to everyone? So, Li Guo went over to you and didnât learn anything? I think that girl should also be loyal," Purple Jade asked curiously.
Qiu Xiang said, "Not exactly. Li Guo is sincere and capable, but when it comes to cleverness, she canât compare to Hongyu. However, her loyalty is passable."
Purple Jade nodded, "Otherwise, the young lady wouldnât have placed her next to the Madam. The Madam is gentle and kind-hearted; someone too clever wouldnât quite fit."
Qiu Xiang pondered for a moment, indeed, someone who is too crafty and cunningâcould Madam Zhou really manage them?
"You truly see things clearly!"
Hongyu quickly brought the two cups of tea and then stood by the door to keep watch. Although there werenât many people in the house, it was still daylight, and it wouldnât be good if others knew they were gossiping inside with the door closed.
Qiu Xiang and Purple Jade each held a cup of tea, sipping it lightly while chatting.
"Whatâs going on with the Madamâs health? Itâs been two months, and she still doesnât know?" Purple Jade thought of the most important issue. It was significant, and later it must be sent to the young lady as quickly as possible.
Qiu Xiang sighed, "Itâs my fault for not thinking about this. Since Lord Wu arrived, this household hasnât been as peaceful as before..."
She summarized the matters of Madam Zhou and Wu Lihong, detailing when Zhou Xiuer came, and what role she played, without leaving anything out.
And how Madam Zhouâs pregnancy was discovered was also explained without missing a word.
Purple Jade slammed the teacup on the table with a cold laugh, "What a shameless girl, did she really sit on Lord Wuâs lap?"
Qiu Xiang nodded, "Otherwise, why would the Madam be so shocked that she fainted? Thatâs when they found out about the pregnancy."
Purple Jade laughed angrily, "I think Zhou Xiuerâs head must have been caught in a door. Why did she have to seduce her uncle of all people? Even if she found a younger man or someone else, it would be better than Wu Lihong. Heâs her uncle, an elder, isnât this chaos...?"
"Who wouldnât agree!" Qiu Xiang was also at a loss for words, "Previously, watching her sugary words and how she flattered Lord Wu, she gained many benefits and never lacked for jewelry or clothes. In my opinion, even if she had to kneel and call him father, she would be more than willing."
Purple Jade shook her head, her face stern as she asked, "Who else saw this incident?"
Qiu Xiang was taken aback, then immediately understood her meaning, "Donât worry, at that time, only the Madam and I were there, no one else, so it wonât be spread around."
Purple Jade breathed a slight sigh of relief, "Thatâs good, otherwise, a stern order would have to be given."
Itâs not that she cared about Zhou Xiuerâs reputation or was thinking on her behalf, but she was concerned about the reputation of her own young lady. If rumors spread about the cousin having some ambiguous relationship with her own father, it would be a scandal, and Madam Zhouâs reputation would be even more severely affected. People would suspect that the aunt and niece shared a man!
Thinking of this, Purple Jade snorted in disgust. Zhou Xiuer truly was a troublemaker, indecently shameless, and if she wanted to seek her own demise, she shouldnât drag others down with her.