Chapter Thirty-Two: Fragrant Garden

  Yang brought the second lady to the courtyard of the fourth lady, who loved chrysanthemums very much. The old master had given her this Xiangyuan Garden to live in, and because she was pregnant, many things were added to the courtyard. At this time, the courtyard was still full of blooming chrysanthemums, which was quite contrary to the owner's mood.

  Just as I arrived at the front door of the main house, I heard a heart-wrenching cry coming from inside. The faint murmurs indicated that the crying had been going on for quite some time.

  Yang looked at the second lady, and the second lady nodded and personally pushed open the door. As expected, Lord Pang was sitting by the bed, and the fourth lady cried her heart out.

  It's no wonder, in this household where she got along with the person who killed her child, she was born into a humble background, without any support. Although the family law punished the third madam, she still felt unavenged for her dead child. She hated her own birth and couldn't avenge her child's death. Her hands tightly grasped the bed sheet, leaving deep marks that made people feel shocked and heartbroken.

  Yang said with a comforting tone: Fourth sister, don't be too hard on yourself. Maybe the child just wasn't meant to be yours, and taking good care of your body is what's most important right now. You'll have children eventually.

  The second lady also echoed: Yes, Fourth Sister, one's own body is the most important.

  Yang Ying smiled miserably: My child, my child is gone, you are all happy now, I knew you couldn't stand the old master doting on me, so you went to great lengths to harm my child. She said, glaring angrily.

  Pang Guo Gong was also somewhat impatient at this time. Originally, because of the loss of Fourth Madam's child, he had more pity for her. He had already dealt with Third Madam, but she still wouldn't let up, not understanding even a bit of propriety. Because of this matter, he had hurt his wife, and now it was being brought up again.

  "That's enough!" The angry voice of Lord Pang made everyone in the house tremble. "Ying'er, take good care of yourself, I've already dealt with the third wife, this matter is settled like this. If you still don't understand even a bit of discipline, then go to the suburban villa for a good rest."

  The fourth wife was shocked to hear this: Can she still come back from the suburban villa? Oh, master, you are so cruel. Women who have been in brothels for a long time are good at observing words and expressions, knowing that continuing to make a fuss will only annoy the master. She raised her head and said: It's just that I'm heartbroken and confused, please don't blame me, two sisters. Then she looked at Marquis Pang and said: I know I can't change your mind, since you've made up your mind, I'll follow. After speaking, she shed two lines of clear tears.

  Yang said: I know that my sister is heartbroken, but I won't take it to heart with my second sister. You just take care of your body, and there will be more children in the future. The old master has his own difficulties, and I hope my sister can understand.

  The fourth madam nodded, her face full of despair.

  The two madams were delighted in their hearts. This time, they suppressed the third madam, and as a result, the fourth madam would lose favor again. Her face also showed a concerned expression: Fourth sister, don't worry, now sister is helping the madam manage household chores, whatever you need just speak up. Today, the old madam rewarded two pieces of satin to you, hoping you like it. Besides, third sister probably didn't mean to, and since Bing'er is here, let Bing'er personally bring over the things as an apology on behalf of third sister.

  The second lady finished speaking, and Pang Luo's heart was shocked. She had originally wanted to hide behind her two sisters, but now she had no choice but to take over the two pieces of brocade and personally carry them forward.

  The Fourth Mistress was originally a ball of fire, and now she saw the daughter of her enemy in front of her. It was the necklace that she had personally sent that caused her to lose her child, yet she had to endure it in front of everyone. Her pale lips were almost bitten bloody, and in her heart, she scolded the Second Mistress a hundred and eighty times. A petty person who has succeeded will come here to show off, but one day you will have to pay the price. Forcing out a smile: I know that this matter has nothing to do with Third Miss, so how can I vent my anger on her? Since Third Sister is also innocent, of course, I won't hold it against her, let's not make things difficult for Master.

  Pang Guogong nodded in satisfaction and said: You're willing to think so, that's the best. Rest well today, you're still young, there will be more children. I have official business to attend to, I'll leave first and come back later to see you.

  Yang said: You go quickly, old master, I and second sister are here.

  Pang Guogong nodded and left with the butler.

  People in the house have different thoughts

  The fourth wife's face was weak, and even if she had a thousand grievances against the third wife, it couldn't compare to the master's concern for her. The various calculations in this large mansion made her feel like a puppet on strings, and when the string broke one day, her life would come to an end.

  Pang Luoxue saw the fourth lady's desperate self-mockery, thinking of her unborn child, and her despair was no less than his. You hold a heart in your hands, but you don't bring even half a blade of grass with you. Your moth-like dash to the flame only gets you a handful of warm ashes.

  Yang said with a gentle sigh: "Let's just let it go, I know that Fourth Sister has many difficulties, life is like this, where can you have everything going smoothly and according to your wishes? Father also has his own difficulties, this matter has already been settled, I hope Fourth Sister will let it go, your road ahead is still very long. Looking at your appearance, you're also tired, just take a good rest for now. Second Sister, follow me back to Jinxiu Pavilion, I'll hand over some of the harvest from this month's fields and some miscellaneous tasks for you to handle, all of you young ladies can go back and rest, everyone is exhausted today, no need to go to Jinxiu Pavilion to pay respects."

  Yes, thank you, madam.

  Yes, thank you mother.

  Yang returned to the Jinxiu Pavilion with his second wife, and Pang Luo Bing naturally followed. Pang Luo Yu was also recovering from a serious illness, and today she felt even more weak due to her jealousy, so she leaned on Ju Qing and returned to the Tingyu Pavilion early. Only Pang Luo Xue remained in the fourth madam's room, looking at the bed where the blue silk was scattered behind her, her red and swollen eyes, tear stains all over her face, and the helpless look in her eyes.

  "Why doesn't the second young lady go back? I'm exhausted and fear that I won't be able to accompany the second young lady in conversation." The fourth madam lay on the bed, her empty eyes staring at the top of the embroidered canopy.

  Pan Luo Xue smiled faintly and waved her hand to let the maids go down, closing the door behind them. She sat in front of the embroidery frame: I just think Fourth Aunt is pitiful, so I wanted to keep her company. Although Father isn't a sentimental person, he's not heartless or ungrateful either. Fourth Aunt must be used to seeing the coldness and warmth of human relationships and the cruelty of the world. She won't mind Father's attitude towards you.

  "Heh heh, yes. As a member of the Qin Ge, despite my beauty, I have no one to rely on except for Master. Although I'm used to seeing changes in people's hearts, when it comes to myself, only I know the various flavors. I wonder if Second Miss is telling me these things because I once slandered Madame?" Fourth Aunt asked with doubt.

  "Auntie is thinking too much, I didn't mean it like that, mother"

  Her mother was even more unlikely to have any, if her mother were jealous, how could there be other children born to the aunt? Her mother just kindly sent over some medicine for a safe pregnancy, whether or not the aunt appreciated it was her own business. Presumably the aunt was clever, and Snow didn't need to say what would happen with this musk-scented invasion. Snow also had one sentence for the aunt: if you want to survive in this place where people swallow others whole without spitting out bones, then tears are not allowed. Only when you yourself are strong enough can you protect those around you. Snow's words end here; Aunt, rest well. Snow won't disturb you anymore.

  After speaking, Pang Luoxue turned around and left Qinxiang Garden.

  At the moment when the gate was closed, Fourth Mistress couldn't hold back her tears anymore. Who could understand her grievances? Her thoughts were seen through by a little girl, and Second Miss might not be as simple as she seemed on the surface. She stretched out her hand to touch her already flat abdomen, wiped away her tears with the back of her hand, and thought that since Master's love couldn't be retained, good birds choose their trees to perch on, she could only find another way out in order to avenge her child!