RPAGF Chapter 24 Granny Wang Takes Action to Deal with Baoling
Chapter 24 Granny Wang Takes Action to Deal with Baoling
“I…I…” Bao Ling was stunned by the sudden outburst of anger, her mouth agape but unable to utter a complete sentence for a long time.
She really couldn't understand why the Marquis suddenly seemed like a different person, getting so angry.
At this moment, Gu's mother walked over, without even glancing at Baoling.
"I have already ordered someone to find a fine coffin so that I can give my mother a grand funeral and let her go with dignity."
"Yes, well done," Marquis Anyang's expression softened slightly, and his gaze towards Madam Gu held more approval. "You are the most considerate of all, always understanding my feelings."
“We’ve been husband and wife for so many years, why are you talking about this? Your nanny has worked hard all her life and has been loyal to you, so we should at least send her off.”
Gu's mother glanced at Baoling, who was standing to the side with a wronged look on her face, her lips slightly pursed, and a hint of barely perceptible disgust flashed in her eyes.
Marquis Anyang raised his hand and rubbed his temples. Seeing this, Madam Gu quickly stepped forward and said, "Your head is throbbing again. Why don't you come and rest at my place for a while? I'll rub it for you."
"Alright." Marquis Anyang responded, and Madam Gu quickly took his arm, speaking as if it were unintentional.
“Some people are young and ignorant, and they have no sense of propriety. They always choose to cause trouble when the Marquis is in a bad mood. It’s really…” At this point, she glanced at Baoling intentionally or unintentionally, leaving the rest of her sentence unsaid, leaving room for imagination.
Bao Ling was already feeling deeply wronged, and now she could no longer hold back. Her eyes instantly reddened, and she hurriedly explained, "I didn't mean it! How could I know that the Marquis was in a bad mood today? I was just..."
"Shut up," Marquis Anyang frowned, his impatience resurfacing. "You're making such a racket, don't you find it annoying?" With that, he turned and followed Madam Gu away.
Baoling watched their departing figures, filled with resentment and anger. That wicked woman had lured the Marquis away with just a few words.
She pretends to be virtuous in front of the Marquis, but secretly harbors a vicious heart...
She cursed under her breath, stomped her foot angrily, and turned to go back into the house.
Marquis Anyang stayed at Tingxue Pavilion for several days in a row.
With a series of sharp cracking sounds, the bowls and chopsticks on the table shattered all over the floor.
"Is this even fit for human consumption? When I was a maid in the Chu family, I ate much better than this!"
Bao Ling's chest heaved violently, and blood seeped out again from her scabbed fingers.
"Auntie, please don't be angry. Be careful." Xiao Tao's eyes were full of fear, afraid that Auntie Bao's anger would spread to her.
"Recently, the manor has been busy preparing for the second young master's wedding. Madam has ordered that everyone must tighten their belts..." Xiao Tao's voice grew weaker and weaker, and every word was spoken with caution.
Baoling knew perfectly well that it was just a nice-sounding excuse; it was clearly just something the Lady Hou used to make things difficult for and torment people.
She gritted her teeth in anger, the sound of them grinding together, and cursed inwardly: "You wicked woman... You're treating me like this now, but I'll make you pay when I get the chance."
"Go and call the Marquis back, and tell him I'm not feeling well."
Xiao Tao hesitated, but the Marquis of Anyang was currently in his wife's courtyard. How could she possibly invite him over so easily?
But Bao Ling was in a fit of anger, so she didn't dare to say anything more and could only hurriedly agree before turning around to find the Marquis.
Xiao Tao went to Tingxue Pavilion to invite someone, but was blocked in the courtyard by Granny Wang. Granny Wang was blind in one eye, which made her face look even more ferocious.
Xiao Tao quickly put on a smiling face, "Granny, Consort Bao is not feeling well, so she sent me to invite the Marquis over."
Without saying a word, Granny Wang raised her hand and slapped Xiao Tao hard across the face. "You shameless brat, don't you know where you are? A lowly concubine like you dares to snatch someone from the mistress's courtyard."
Xiao Tao covered her swollen face, tears welling in her eyes, but dared not resist in the slightest. "Granny, Aunt Bao is really not feeling well, please be kind enough to let me in."
"If she's not feeling well, she should go see a doctor. Will she be cured without treatment just because the Marquis went?" Granny Wang scoffed disdainfully. She had seen this kind of tactic many times before.
"Your concubine doesn't even know her place. With the Second Young Master's wedding just around the corner, the Marquis and his wife are too busy to pay attention to her affected manner."
Xiao Tao slunk back, but Bao Ling not only failed to see the Marquis, but also saw Granny Wang coming with her in a haughty manner, surrounded by several maids, as if to show off.
"What are you here for?"
Enemies meeting are bound to be furious. Baoling held her head high and stared intently at Granny Wang, her eyes seeming to want to tear her to pieces.
Granny Wang remained indifferent, her eyes filled with a hint of smugness and disdain, completely disregarding Baoling's anger.
"Aren't you feeling unwell? This old servant has come especially to give you a proper check-up, Auntie," said Granny Wang with a forced smile. She then waved her hand, and several strong maids rushed forward.
Baoling struggled desperately, but she was no match for the strength of the crowd and was dragged and pulled into the yard.
"What are you trying to do? Are you trying to rebel? I am the Marquis's concubine, a lowly servant. If you dare to hurt me, the Marquis will definitely not let you off."
Baoling struggled and shouted loudly, her voice becoming sharp and piercing with anger and fear. Her arms flailed wildly in the air as she tried to break free of her restraints.
"We were treating your illness, how could we have hurt you?" Granny Wang's lips curled into a sinister smile, and she gestured to the maids to take action.
Hmph, she's served in this mansion for most of her life, she has plenty of ways to manipulate people. She can make that little slut Baoling suffer in agony without causing any trouble or letting anyone see through her act.
Wang Mama was secretly thinking to herself, but on the surface she still pretended to be respectful, watching the maids pin Baoling to the ground, just waiting for the show to begin.
Several burly maids brought over a large copper basin filled with water. Without saying a word, they roughly grabbed Baoling's hair and forcefully pushed her head into the basin.
Baoling struggled desperately, twisting her body and waving her hands helplessly in the air. However, her resistance seemed so powerless under the strong suppression of these people.
The icy water poured into her mouth and nose, and Bao Ling felt a suffocating pain. She instinctively tried to breathe, but could only inhale more water, choking her and causing her to cough violently. Her body also began to convulse due to lack of oxygen.
Granny Wang watched coldly from the side, muttering to herself, "Madam, you have to bear with it. This is how you have to treat this illness."
Just as Baoling was about to faint, Granny Wang signaled the maids to pull her head up.
Bao Ling was panting heavily, her face was pale and bluish, her wet hair clung to her disheveled face, and her eyes were filled with terror.
"How are you feeling, Auntie? Are you feeling any better?" Granny Wang asked teasingly. Baoling glared at her fiercely, but the sharp pain in her throat prevented her from speaking a complete sentence.
He could only manage to squeeze out a few words through gritted teeth: "You...you'll die a horrible death..."