bookcurios Chapter 206 There's something fishy about the bracelet [Additional update for Xian Damiao'
Chapter 206 There's something fishy about the bracelet [Additional update for Xian Damiao'
The night was deep, but the candlelight in the Fuguang Courtyard was bright. A thin cloud of mist rose from the incense burner on the table, which contained a crane holding a Ganoderma lucidum.
This is new scented powder made for the New Year. It has the effect of repelling mosquitoes, but it does not smell pungent. Instead, it has a subtle floral fragrance that is very pleasant.
"Miss, it's late. Why don't you take a rest first and return the bracelet tomorrow on New Year's Day." Shanhu persuaded.
"I don't feel tired yet, wait a little longer."
After seeing the bracelet, Su Qingwan always felt that Mrs. Kang was not that generous. Why would she give her the bracelet for no reason?
What she wanted was obviously the land deed and the house deed, so as soon as she returned to Fuguangyuan, she asked Xiaonian to deliver the bracelet to Da Nian.
After hearing what she said, Shanhu gave up trying to persuade her and sat aside and continued embroidering.
After Su Qingwan read two pages of the book, she heard a very light sound of footsteps coming from the yard. It must be the New Year and the Minor New Year.
"Come in!" Su Qingwan said directly.
The two of them walked straight in, bowed to Su Qingwan, and took out the sandalwood box and placed it on the table.
"Miss, there is indeed something in the bracelet." Da Nian said.
"What is it?"
Su Qingwan was not surprised. If there was something wrong with the bracelet, it would explain why Mr. Kang was willing to give her two shops and the hot spring resort in Xishan.
These are all good things, and she believes that other people in the Marquis' Mansion are also eyeing them!
When they find out that I have these things, I'm afraid they will make a big fuss. But I'm not afraid of the money I earned through my own ability, so who dares to make a fuss?
"It's a drug that can affect the mind. If you wear the bracelet for a long time, it will make you stupid and your intelligence will decline. In the end, you won't even be able to control your excretion of polluted things, just like an ignorant child." Da Nian said.
When he received the bracelet, he was really shocked. You know, if you are poisoned by this kind of poison, there is no antidote. So he hurried back to the mansion with Xiaonian.
Su Qingwan now understood why Old Mrs. Kang was so generous. She was so calculating that she even blatantly poisoned herself.
He also took advantage of my greed for money, knowing for sure that I would not return the bracelet.
"Is the bracelet clean?" Su Qingwan asked.
"Don't worry, miss. Everything has been cleaned up, and the pills inside have been replaced with ones that are good for your health."
"That's good. You've all worked hard. Go back and rest."
Su Qingwan asked the two men to leave, and she put the bracelet away. Then, after tidying up, she went to bed.
She slept soundly, but Xiaokang was not sleepy at all.
After coming out of Rong'antang, Xiaokang felt like he was walking on cotton and couldn't find a suitable place to stay.
Nanny Ji helped her back to the courtyard of the second house. When Su Lihan saw her coming back, she immediately rushed over and asked:
"Mom, what's the situation? Have you and uncle found anyone?"
Among them is her dowry. How could she not care about it? She is going to marry into the royal family, so the dowry cannot be too shabby.
When Xiaokang heard her mention Campbell, the tears that had just stopped burst out again in an instant. She shook her head and cried heartbrokenly.
Why did she agree to her aunt?
Cornbury is my younger brother. He is my most beloved brother since childhood. Woo woo woo...
"Mom, don't cry! Tell me what happened!" Su Lihan asked anxiously.
But in fact, she already had the answer in her heart, and her mother's expression showed the answer.
The money she gave to her uncle could never be recovered, and her dowry was gone too...
Seeing that Su Lihan was still asking questions at this time, Nanny Ji couldn't help but sigh. Even her own daughter didn't understand the pain in the Second Madam's heart!
"Miss Fifth, the Second Madam is very sad now. Why don't you go back and rest first? When the Second Madam gets better, she will tell you about the situation." said Nanny Ji.
Su Lihan really wanted to grab Xiaokang by the collar and question him, but she held back. She couldn't do that.
"Okay! Madam Ji, please take good care of my mother." Su Lihan said to Madam Ji.
"I'm going back first, mom, don't cry anymore."
Even if I cry to death, the 80,000 taels of silver will never be recovered. It is more important to find the money now.
After Su Lihan persuaded Xiao Kang, she didn't know whether she heard what she said. Anyway, she was still crying, so Su Lihan simply left.
Nanny Ji had someone bring warm water and wrung out a handkerchief to wash Xiaokang's face.
"Madam, if you have lost your money, just find a way to earn it back. Fortunately, this matter has not implicated you and the master," she advised.
Xiaokang let Nanny Ji serve her and listened to her advice, but did not give any response. She just stared blankly at the carved bed edge.
Yes! The matter of loan sharking does not involve me and my master, but it will cost my younger brother's life.
Should I say my aunt is cruel?
I shouldn't say this, my aunt did this entirely for herself, for the second wife, and for the Marquis's Mansion.
My aunt is right. Only if I die can the people from the Imperial City Bureau not be able to trace me. Also, if someone comes to the Marquis' Mansion to question them later, they will not be able to take the silver.
So her 80,000 taels of silver could never be recovered.
When Xiaokang thought of this, she burst into tears again.
In Rong'an Hall, Old Mrs. Kang's expression was also very ugly. She felt sad about the money thrown away by Little Kang's sister and brother, and also felt sad about the things she had given away today.
It would be fine to give it to Su Yunrou, after all, she is going to marry a prince, and no matter whether she marries Prince Rui or Prince Qi, those things can be sold well to the future prince.
But Su Qingwan actually dared to speak up, humph! Then let her keep those things well.
"Madam, that bracelet was made by a Persian craftsman. If you just gave it to the fourth lady like that, I'm afraid the first lady would be unhappy if she saw it," said Madam Xu.
Liu mentioned this bracelet to the old lady today, saying that Yunrou liked it very much and wanted to get it as a decoration. However, the old lady did not give it to Su Yunrou, but gave it to Su Qingwan instead.
With Liu's temper, she would definitely make a fuss when she saw the bracelet.
"I don't care whether she is happy or not. She has corrupted my good grandson. It's lucky that I don't argue with her now." Old Mrs. Kang sneered.
"Besides, that bracelet is only suitable for Su Qingwan to wear. If anyone else wears it, it will shorten their lifespan."
Madam Xu understood instantly, "Madam, did you put that thing in there?"
"Hmm!" The old lady lowered her eyes, wondering if there were any omissions in today's affairs.
Madam Xu recalled how Su Qingwan couldn't wait to put the bracelet on her wrist after seeing it, and she thought she was too careless.
"Madam, it is said that this thing will only be effective if worn for a long time. What if Su Qingwan puts the bracelet away and doesn't wear it?"