flstandardbreds Chapter 433 The Playboy's Divorced Woman 29
Chapter 433 The Playboy's Divorced Woman 29
The two imperial physicians pushed and shoved each other for a while, and finally one stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, the young mistress is probably not going to make it."
No more.
The princess staggered back two steps and was supported by the people behind her.
Sensing the force was different from that of the maid, she looked up and saw Lord Gu looking at her with a worried expression.
"Qingyu, Qingyu is dying." The First Madam had only ever experienced life and death when her father and mother passed away.
It's not something I can accept right now.
Although I haven't spent much time with Xie Qingyu, she's in the same situation as Gu Shenbai. Faced with this uncertainty, coupled with the worsening of Gu Shenbai's condition today, it feels like there's no hope of survival.
The First Madam has fallen ill.
I hadn't slept much for five days and five nights, and I was forcing myself to stay awake to deal with these things.
They can barely eat a few bites of food each day.
Yesterday, she finally had a chance to rest properly because Master Gu was home, but today she suddenly heard this news, and her body finally couldn't take it anymore.
Once the First Madam collapsed, the Gu family completely shut themselves off from visitors.
Lord Gu deals with information delivered by others every day, with a constant stream of people coming and going.
He hasn't stopped either.
He would spend any spare time with the First Madam.
When the First Madam felt even slightly better, she wanted to check on Gu Shenbai and Xie Qingyu.
The Gu residence is now shrouded in sorrow and desolation.
It was at this time that someone from the Cai family arrived.
After receiving the letter alone and confirming that it was sent by the Cai family, Lord Gu did not hesitate and walked to the backyard.
The First Madam is already by Xie Qingyu's side.
Today, Xie Qingyu was able to swallow the medicine. The First Madam felt there was hope, and her mood improved as a result.
When Lord Gu arrived, the First Madam was sitting on the couch.
She held the medicine that the imperial physician had just prescribed that day in her hand, comparing it with the previous prescription.
"Take a look at this." Lord Gu took the prescription from her hand and handed her the letter.
The Cai family's letter was not very long, but it was sincere and only stated that it was a request with absolutely no other intentions, hoping that they could grant it.
The First Madam initially didn't know what it was, but after opening it, she read faster and faster until finally slamming the letter on the table. "This was sent by the Cai family?"
Lord Gu nodded. "These are their demands."
"How ridiculous! My son is lying on his bed, his life hanging in the balance, how can I possibly take a concubine, especially a respectable one? Isn't this a slap in the face to Qingyu?!" The First Madam was furious.
"It's said to be a temporary measure. The Cai family's daughter can't marry the person who holds a martial arts contest to find a husband. This is the only way we can think of. We say it's to bring good luck to my son, and that reason is quite plausible."
“That won’t do either. Qingyu is still in bed. This won’t suit her.” The First Madam disagreed.
"They only have this one request," Lord Gu reminded him. "It may be their final request. I heard that Cai Kun came here that morning and it seemed to be about this matter. I just don't know if I, Shen Bai, have agreed."
After Lord Gu said this, the First Madam fell silent.
She didn't know either. Logically speaking, Cai Kun and Gu Shenbai had a good relationship, and Cai Yue's relationship with him wasn't bad either. Given Gu Shenbai's previous personality, he should have agreed to this.
"This..." The First Madam held the letter in her hand, unsure of what to do.
"Mother..." A faint voice rang out, clearly audible in the quiet room.
The First Madam turned around and saw that Xie Qingyu on the bed had slightly opened her eyes.
"My son..." The First Madam burst into tears, and with a smile through her tears, she rushed towards Xie Qingyu.
"Quickly, summon the imperial physician!" she said, not forgetting to call upon Lord Gu.
The First Madam strode over to Xie Qingyu. "You're awake. Is anything bothering you?"
She only realized she was still holding the letter after she finished speaking, and hurriedly put it away.
Xie Qingyu gave a faint smile that didn't quite look like a smile.
"I...I heard it..." Xie Qingyu said haltingly.
Upon hearing her words, the First Madam felt somewhat regretful. Why did she have to say all this here, letting Xie Qingyu hear such talk about arranging a concubine for Gu Shenbai as soon as she woke up?
"Don't worry, I won't agree. Just focus on recovering..." Before the First Madam could finish her sentence, Xie Qingyu shook her head, interrupting her.
"Dressing table... box... divorce..." The First Madam didn't understand the meaning of her words, but she could clearly hear that she was saying there was something in the box on the dressing table.
She went over and took it, opening it at Xie Qingyu's prompting glance.
"A divorce agreement?" The First Madam looked at the document in her hand and the handprint on it.
“He…he loves…Miss Cai.” Xie Qingyu seemed to have used up all her strength to finish saying this.
Seeing that she had no time to think, the First Madam looked at her anxiously.
The imperial physicians over there also began taking pulses.
"Mother, grant his wish and save Miss Cai." Xie Qingyu seemed to be in better condition and was able to speak a complete sentence.
"How can this be..." The First Madam was somewhat flustered by the situation. "When was the divorce agreement signed? I only want you to be my daughter-in-law."
"Mother, please promise me that the last thing I did for Shenbai was to make him regret it when he wakes up and sees Miss Cai getting married."
"Nonsense... Qingyu!" Before the First Madam could finish her rebuttal, Xie Qingyu slowly closed her eyes, as if she couldn't open them anymore.
"Imperial Physician! Imperial Physician!" the First Madam cried anxiously.
Lord Gu, who had witnessed everything clearly, stepped forward and helped the First Madam to the side, saying, "Let the imperial physician take a look first, don't worry."
Even so, Lord Gu actually wanted to take the First Madam outside.
The First Madam naturally refused.
Xie Qingyu had finally regained consciousness, but now she was about to faint again.
"It was much better just now, what's going on now?" The First Madam's hands were trembling; she hadn't even noticed it before.
Now that I've discovered Lord Gu's intentions, an idea suddenly flashed through my mind.
Back to the light!
The imperial physician on the other side almost bowed his head to the ground. "Your Highness, the young mistress... she might not make it."
The First Madam even dropped the divorce papers in her hand and went straight to Xie Qingyu's side.
Perhaps sensing that she was coming again, Xie Qingyu tried to open her eyelids, but ultimately could not see clearly.
“Mother… grant… their wish…”
"Okay, good child, I promise you, don't sleep." The First Madam tried desperately to talk to Xie Qingyu, but still couldn't stop her from closing her eyes.
Until she breathed her last.