readsfreenovel Chapter 235 is a knife
Chapter 235 is a knife
Xiao Chengyan hurriedly went to help Madam Xing and asked,
"Mother, I'm fine, there's no need to be so sad."
He assumed that Madam Xing was crying so bitterly because she felt sorry for him being beaten.
The third wife, however, frowned and explained.
"It's not for you, it's because Princess Yongxian has returned to the palace."
Xiao Chengyan smiled, thinking it was something important. It wasn't unusual for the princess to visit the palace every few days.
"It's nothing, Xu will just stay at the palace for a few days and then come back."
Madam Xing cried even louder, slapping her thighs and wailing incessantly.
The third wife frowned and said...
"The princess is probably not coming back..."
Xiao Chengyan was still in a daze and somewhat confused.
The fourth wife said,
"Why hide it from him? He'll find out sooner or later. The princess wants a divorce and will never return to the Xiao family."
These words struck Xiao Chengyan like thunderbolts, causing him to stumble and fall to the ground, his face filled with panic and devoid of color.
When Madam Xing saw that the truth had been so easily revealed, she felt even more desolate and cried even more bitterly.
Then a servant boy stumbled in and started yelling.
"Oh no! Oh no! The master has fainted! The master has fainted!"
A wave of unrest, a wave of up again.
If something were to happen to the old man at this time, their eldest son's family would truly be doomed.
Madam Xing hurriedly got up and stumbled to see Xiao Zhiheng.
Xiao Chengyan also got up and followed his mother in a panic.
Xiao Zhiheng had already been carried to the bed by the servants. Upon seeing this, Madam Xing immediately ordered someone to fetch a doctor. Before long, people from all the branches of the Xiao family gathered in the main house.
The eldest son of the Xiao family is the head of the family. Although the second and third branches also have their own power, the eldest son still makes most of the decisions regarding matters big and small within the family.
Now that he has fallen ill, everyone is extremely worried.
The third wife frowned and said...
"I had heard that the old man had been feeling unwell lately, but he never went to see a doctor. Now that he has collapsed today, he is finally seeing a doctor. He really doesn't take his health seriously."
The fourth wife also said...
"Yes, if it develops into a serious illness, it will be really difficult to treat."
As they spoke, the two glanced at Madam Xing, secretly mocking her for not caring enough about her husband.
The Xiao family's original physician resigned and returned to his hometown, so they had to invite a doctor from outside the family to come and treat the patients.
The doctor was completely unaware of the situation within the Xiao family, including the intricacies and power dynamics, so he spoke recklessly.
After examining the young master of the Xiao family, he put on the white veil and slowly walked out.
Everyone gathered around, asking about the old man's condition.
The doctor stroked his beard and said slowly.
"There's not much time left, just a day or two."
The crowd was in an uproar.
The doctor then said...
"Which one of you is the patient's wife?"
Madam Xing's body was already limp, and she was helped over by a maid.
The doctor gave her a meaningful look and said,
"The illness that the lady's husband has is a hidden one, and it's the most dangerous kind. If he has had sexual relations with the lady recently, he might also be infected."
Upon hearing this, Madam Xing's vision went black, and she almost fainted, feeling dizzy and disoriented.
Hidden illness!
Xiao Zhiheng actually had a hidden illness!
He has been very affectionate towards her lately. The couple used to have sex only three to five times a year, but now they have it seven or eight times a month.
She thought the master had changed his mind and remembered her good deeds, but she never expected that he would want to harm her and drag her down with him.
Madam Xing's eyes were filled with fear and anger. Her hands were clenched tightly, her fingers digging deep into the flesh of her palms.
Upon hearing that the old man had contracted a hidden, contagious disease, the crowd that had been gathered nearby dispersed in an instant.
Even the two maids who were supporting Madam Xing quietly let go of her hand and took a few steps back.
Everyone covered their mouths and noses, and the woman even covered her face with a handkerchief.
The third wife retreated into the courtyard in disgust, saying...
"No wonder, the old man has been sick for quite some time but refused to see a doctor. He must know he has a hidden illness and is afraid of being found out."
The fourth wife clicked her tongue twice.
"That's right, so that's what happened. I wonder if my sister-in-law has been infected. If she has, then the two of them will have been infected one after the other."
His words were dismissive and detached, showing no pity whatsoever.
If the main wife were to truly disappear, it would naturally be extremely good for them.
The third and fourth wives get along well with the second wife, so there's nothing to worry about. The Xiao family is sure to have a bright future.
The wives of the third and fourth wives did not care about the life or death of the first wife; they only knew that if Xiao Zhijie really became a prince, their children would certainly not be bad either.
This is what they really care about.
Hearing this from the crowd, Xiao Chengyan was so shocked he couldn't speak. He never dreamed that his upright and serious father had a hidden illness...
It turns out that he doesn't have much time left, and there's even a possibility that he might have infected his mother.
Someone in the crowd shouted something.
"Doctor, while you're at it, please also take a look at the Madam."
Madam Xing quickly came to her senses, extended her hand, and looked at the doctor pleadingly, asking him to take her pulse.
The doctor didn't refuse; he reached out and touched the area, then observed the patient's face and symptoms before confirming the diagnosis.
"It seems she has contracted the disease, but the woman's symptoms are not obvious and there is nothing unusual. However, when you go back, Madam, you should check your private parts to see if a rash has appeared. If a rash has appeared, then there is no way to save her."
Madam Xing practically ran back to her room. When she examined her private parts and found they were covered in red rashes, she collapsed to the ground.
Completely exhausted, she burst into tears, feeling that her life had been a waste.
She devoted herself wholeheartedly to managing the Xiao family's business, taking care of Xiao Zhiheng's daily life, and raising their children. She never did anything wrong.
But Xiao Zhiheng, that heartless bastard, actually tried to drag her down with him even after learning that he had a hidden illness!
She hates!
She hated it so much!
She wanted nothing more than to stab Xiao Zhiheng through the roof and feel satisfied!
Her gaze slowly moved upwards, where a Japanese dagger, bestowed upon Xiao Zhiheng by the Emperor, hung on the wall, inlaid with magnificent gems and pearls.
When Xiao Zhiheng gave her this knife, her heart was filled with a sweet joy, as if it were filled with honey. She happily hung the dagger on the wall of her room, seeing it every day and feeling joy every day.
At that moment, a twisted and manic smile flashed in her eyes. She stood up abruptly, drew the dagger, and rushed out of the house.
While everyone was still gathered in the courtyard discussing, a dark red figure flashed past.
The third wife's hair was tossed about, flying up and down. She couldn't help but squint and ask the fourth wife beside her,
What just flew by?
The fourth madam turned her head and looked, squinting in confusion, and asked...
"Judging from her clothes, she seems to be the eldest sister-in-law. She went into the eldest uncle's room."
The third wife continued...
"What are you holding that's shiny in your hand?"
The fourth wife whispered.
"It looks like a knife."
The third wife responded with an "Oh".
A moment later, their eyes met, and they called out to each other.
"not good!"