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Chapter 32 The Artificial First Wife in Classical Chinese Texts 3

The Gu family took the bride's return visit three days after the wedding very seriously. However, when Gu's father saw Qingyu returning in a carriage and Xu Qi walking beside her, he fell silent, which was unusual for him...

This……

Did the couple have a fight?

The thought flashed through his mind, but Gu's father showed no sign of distress. He gently stepped forward and said to Qingyu, "We've been waiting for you for a long time. Your mother misses you too. Let them take you there."

Then she looked at the maid beside her, who understood and stepped forward to bow, "Miss, please come with me."

Qingyu nodded, glanced at Xu Qi behind her, and said nothing.

She wanted to see Gu's mother as soon as possible to see how her health was.

After Qingyu left, the smile on Gu's father's face faded slightly, and his cloudy eyes looked at Xu Qi with complicated emotions. "Please come with me to the study, young master."

Given his noble status, and the fact that the Gu family were merely commoners, Gu's father dared not reveal his name directly.

Xu Qi, however, was humble, saying, "Father, there's no need for such formality with me. Now that I've married Qingyu, her family will be my family!"

Gu's father forced a smile, and the two then went to the study.

On the other side, Qingyu arrived at Gu's mother's courtyard with ease. As soon as she got close, she smelled a strong medicinal smell.

She looked at the maid beside her, "My mother is sick?"

The maidservant immediately knelt down. "Miss, Madam has been unwell recently, and Master didn't dare to delay your wedding, so he kept it a secret..."

Qingyu didn't listen to the rest of what was said and quickly walked into the house.

After entering and seeing the weak woman on the bed, he carefully examined her for a few moments before finally breathing a sigh of relief.

Thankfully, judging from her complexion, there's still hope. Otherwise, she would have lost a great helper.

Unfortunately, although the medicine she brought this time was good, it wasn't quite right for the patient's condition, so she could only take the opportunity to examine the patient's pulse.

Thinking this, Qingyu's face showed worry as she rushed to the bedside.

"Mother? Why didn't you tell me you were sick?"

Although Gu's mother was middle-aged, she did not look old. However, this illness had really taken a toll on her body. A few strands of white hair had grown in her jet-black hair, and her face was pale and had a faint gray tinge.

Upon seeing Qingyu, a weak smile appeared on her face. "Mother was afraid you would worry. Is today your homecoming? Is that man treating you well?"

Qingyu frowned, her red lips pursed, "Mother, don't change the subject. What did the doctor say about your illness?"

As they spoke, Qingyu naturally sat down by the bed, took Gu's mother's hand with concern, and quietly took her pulse.

But as soon as her pulse was taken, her expression gradually became serious.

It turned out to be a slow-acting poison; no wonder Gu's mother passed away so early in the later stages.

"The doctor said it's just a cold..."

"Which quack doctor is spouting nonsense? How can a cold take so long to get better?" Qingyu interrupted Gu's mother, angrily scolding her, which made Gu's mother laugh, but also couldn't help but feel a little suspicious.

"That doctor is the best in town, he shouldn't be like that... but I really feel my health is getting worse day by day these past few days..."

Gu's mother was no ordinary lady from a prominent family. On the contrary, her family was the former Grand Tutor, though they had fallen into decline. However, Gu's mother was quite knowledgeable, and when Qingyu mentioned it, she also felt that something was amiss.

Qingyu released Gu's mother's hand, already having made up her mind. The doctor must have been bribed, and as for who bribed him and who poisoned him...

Aside from the female lead, Li Mingbao, she couldn't think of anyone else!

Thinking of this, Qingyu said in a deep voice, "Mother, a common cold wouldn't last this long. You're usually in good health, so why are you like this all of a sudden..."

"I suspect someone poisoned me!"

Mother Gu was immediately alarmed. "This... what should we do? No wonder I've been feeling unwell these past few days; I thought it was just a common cold..."

By the end, Gu's mother's expression had become dazed, and she seemed quite confused.

Qingyu quickly reassured her, "Mother, don't worry, I'll find a way to cure you. However, we need to arrest that doctor first; he's probably already been bribed!"

Madam Gu nodded, and Qingyu then looked at the maid Cailian beside her, "Go and tell Father about this, and secretly invite other doctors to come and examine him!"

Cailian was an old servant of Gu's mother and was very thoughtful. Upon hearing this, she immediately understood Qingyu's meaning and ran out.

Mother Gu held Qingyu's hand tightly, gazing at her daughter with a hint of guilt in her eyes. "A few days ago, on your wedding day, I was so sick I couldn't get out of bed... I was worried that you would be ridiculed, and I was also afraid that my illness would affect your happiness. These past few days—have you been alright?"

Her tone was cautious, which made Qingyu feel a pang of sadness for a moment, but she quickly recovered.

These feelings are not hers; she is not the original owner of this body, and she will never allow herself to get into trouble.

"What are you saying, Mother? How could I not know that you love me the most?" Qingyu smiled faintly, while subtly massaging a few acupoints for Gu's mother. The latter's mind was completely focused on the beautiful girl in front of her, and she did not notice at all.

The two men chatted happily, while in the study, Gu's father and Xu Qi were already at odds.

"If I find out that this matter is related to you, I request that the General's Mansion release him!" Gu's father's voice was deep and firm, his dark eyes fixed on Xu Qi, making it impossible to guess his thoughts.

Xu Qi, being from a general's family, quickly recovered from his solemn expression and immediately said, "Father, rest assured, if this matter is thoroughly investigated, I will certainly not let the murderer go!"

Even if it really is Li Mingbao!

Mr. Gu's expression softened considerably. Although he had heard before that Xu had someone he loved, it seemed to be just a rumor.

Before he could say anything more, Cai Lian's voice came from outside the door. Father Gu's heart stirred, and he nodded slightly, "Let him in."

He then looked at Xu Qi, who immediately understood and stood up tactfully, "Father, I'm going to find Qingyu."

After he left, Cailian then told him what Qingyu had said.

Mr. Gu listened quietly, a smile gradually appearing on his face.

He hadn't misjudged her; his daughter was extremely intelligent. He only learned about this incident on short notice, but he hadn't expected his daughter to figure it out so quickly.

"Since it's Miss's order, just do as she says. I'll find someone to help you!"

Upon hearing this, Cailian breathed a sigh of relief and then turned to fetch the doctor.

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Teahouse.

The woman in red was exceptionally beautiful. She sat by the window of the teahouse, gently twirling her teacup, her eyes coldly watching the bustling crowd below.

Despite her stunning beauty, her eyes held a subtle, almost imperceptible ferocity that sent chills down one's spine and made it impossible to look directly at her.

"Is there any news from the Gu residence?"

"Not yet, but I've heard... Xu Qi values ​​Gu Qingyu very much, and even when he was kicked off the carriage, he didn't complain at all..."

The maid beside her spoke while observing her mistress's expression.

She knew that her young mistress and Xu Qi had been seeing each other for a while, and it seemed like they had developed feelings for each other. But then Xu Qi suddenly got married...

Although the young lady wasn't sad or upset, she kept telling me to keep an eye on the Gu family's situation, but the more she did that, the more worried I became!

After thinking for a moment, the maid couldn't help but whisper a word of advice, "Miss, since Xu Qi has already chosen someone else, you don't need to..."

The words stopped abruptly, because Li Mingbao's gaze was too cold and menacing, frightening the maid into not daring to continue.

After a long while, Li Mingbao gently put down his teacup and chuckled, "You don't understand. In this lifetime, I will never let Xu Qi go!"

Reborn, Li Mingbao vowed to make those who had hurt her pay the price.

These past few days, she has been making plans, and now all she needs to do is quietly wait for the right opportunity to embark on a thrilling revenge journey!

She will surely make that heartless and unfaithful man pay!

"Hanqiu, I'll write a letter in a little while, and you can take it to the Xu residence."