Chapter 1080 - 245: A Picture of the Divine Turtle_4
Xie Yi stayed in the General Mansion, and if she wanted to see guests, she had to get permission from Pei Qin.
Zhang Gengshan reported to Pei Yuan, and had servants take Second Madam Zheng and Zheng Yuehan to see Xie Yi.
Xie Yi had long understood her thoughts, and upon seeing her bring a newly-dressed Zheng Yuehan, Xie Yi knew she had been replaced and felt relieved, but also increasingly resentful. They dared to scheme to get Zheng Yuehan through the door, surely using her to achieve their goal; wouldn’t Wendong hate her then?
Second Madam Zheng dismissed the attending servants and sat down to talk with Xie Yi, inquiring about Pei Qin’s illness.
Xie Yi didn’t share meals with Pei Qin. She went to the Manufacturing Bureau every day, attended the grand court meetings on designated days, and did not see Pei Qin every day. But she didn’t believe that Pei Qin was ill. Watching Second Madam Zheng’s probing eyes gleaming with joy, Xie Yi took her time sipping her tea, "Madam has been unwell and has seen a physician. Visitors are not permitted at this time, so I am unaware."
Second Madam Zheng’s proposed visit also fell through, and with a swift look, she said, "It’s your cousin’s first visit to the General Mansion; it would be great if you could show us around!"
Xie Yi called a maid over to report once more.
Zhang Gengshan replied merely to please themselves.
That must mean Mo Heng was not at home. Xie Yi looked at Second Madam Zheng and Zheng Yuehan with irony and led them into the gardens to walk around.
Mo Heng was at home, discussing plans to attack the Rong Clan with three Deputy Generals in a pavilion. He did not wish for Pei Qin to lead troops into battle again and endure the hardship.