The main courtyard was shrouded in gloom at this moment.
“How could such a thing happen!” The Great Madam couldn’t hide her shock. “Where was she injured?”
“Her cheek was cut during the struggle!” Nanny Wang looked anxious, carefully glancing outside. “The doctor hasn’t arrived yet. We didn’t dare move her, just cleaned the wound a bit. The child has already fainted from fright!”
The Great Madam was full of irritation. “Are all the attendants dead? When the young master went to play tricks, couldn’t they stop him!”
Nanny Wang only smiled bitterly, not daring to answer.
The Great Madam sighed and suddenly stood up.
She wasn’t unaware of Fengji’s arrogance in the Yang household. Even the maids the Xu family had brought couldn’t dare go against Fengji’s temper, let alone the Yang family’s servants.
“Seventh Lady too! Why didn’t she know to run!” She couldn’t help but complain again. “With a scar on her face, how can we arrange a marriage for her!”
Nanny Wang was startled. “We’ve already sent someone to request Divine Physician Ouyang…”
The Ouyang family’s Spring Return Dew was said to bring the dead back to life and heal bones. It was particularly effective for knife wounds. With proper treatment, it might not leave a scar.
The Great Madam’s expression softened slightly. “I’ll leave this matter to you!”
Though Nanny Wang’s face showed some bitterness, there was more excitement.
Though this matter was difficult, precisely because of that, it was also a good opportunity to demonstrate her capabilities.
“Where is Fengji now?” the Great Madam remembered to ask.
“We’ve already sent someone to Yurong Court to find the old nanny,” Nanny Wang pressed her lips together.
Madam Xu hadn’t brought the old nanny with her but left her at Yurong Court.
Now that something had happened, it wasn’t convenient for the Yang family to restrain Xu Fengji directly. Naturally, it was more appropriate for the old nanny to handle it.
The Great Madam only nodded, then left the east inner room and walked back into the west wing with a smile.
“I’ve neglected you two madams!” Though her face still carried some concern, the smile at her lips was natural.
Madam Wang and Madam Zhang exchanged glances.
Both were mistresses of large households. Though they didn’t have the Yang family’s wealth, neither Madam Wang nor Madam Zhang were people of limited experience.
Just as they were talking enthusiastically, Nanny Wang entered and muttered a few words to Madam Yang, who then apologized, rose, and left the reception room.
In these great estates, which day passed without several unsavory incidents?
Everyone had their difficulties. As long as everyone gave face and covered things up, it would pass.
Both madams smiled and said, “It’s fine. We should have taken our leave anyway. We’ve delayed Madam Yang!”
Madam Zhang instructed a servant girl to present a gift list. “To add to Second Lady’s trousseau.”
Madam Wang hastily followed suit.
The Great Madam made polite attempts to keep them, but seeing both madams determined to leave, she could only accept their kindness. “I will certainly visit in person to express my gratitude.”
She saw Madam Zhang and Madam Wang to the door.
Maids bustled back and forth. Though they showed no unusual expressions, just seeing how many more people suddenly appeared in the previously quiet main courtyard, one knew the Yang family had an incident.
The two madams remained composed and boarded their two-person sedan chairs.
The Great Madam watched them depart through the corridor one after another before letting out a heavy breath.
Her expression immediately fell.
“What exactly happened!” she said resentfully, stamping her foot.
She had lost her usual composure.
Lichun happened to emerge from Baifang Garden and hurried forward to support the Great Madam. “Madam, please calm yourself!”
The Great Madam sighed and softened her tone slightly. “How is she?”
A trace of worry flashed across Lichun’s face. “When this servant arrived, Huansha Cottage was in complete chaos. I only saw from afar Seventh Lady lying on a couch—I don’t know if she had fainted or fallen asleep.” She added, “At least the bleeding had stopped.”
The Great Madam relaxed slightly.
Seventh Lady was Ninth Brother’s twin sister… If something serious happened because of Fengji’s mischief, in the future, Ninth Brother would certainly harbor resentment toward Fengji. Fengji would also feel too embarrassed to associate with Ninth Brother, and in a dozen years, the Yang and Xu families would grow apart.
As long as the bleeding could be stopped, this matter wasn’t too serious. Even if she had a facial scar, with the Yang family’s status, why worry about finding a match?
She leaned on Lichun as they walked into Baifang Garden.
“Have you figured out how this incident happened?” she asked Lichun as they walked.
Lichun’s eyes flashed.
“The situation was very chaotic at the time!” she said frankly. “There were no servants around the young master either… I’m afraid unless Seventh Lady wakes up, or the young master speaks…”
The Great Madam sighed and glanced at the east side courtyard.
Fifth Lady wouldn’t have been by Fengji’s side at the time, would she?
She had never much liked Seventh Lady. If she got stubborn and flew into a temper, encouraging Fengji to do such a thing—it wasn’t impossible.
She shouldn’t be so outrageous!
The Great Madam repeated this to herself several times before barely calming down.