High-class maid

Chapter 254 Chaos turned into a pot of porridge

But since she fell into the water, it was beyond their control, and some men who didn't want to cause trouble had already quietly left.

Madam Yu watched the men silently walk back. One of them was the husband she had chosen for her second daughter. Now that her daughter had fallen into the lake, he didn't take the opportunity to laugh at her, but instead stayed away from this place of trouble. This showed that he was wise.

Before the two could even see each other, their daughter was rescued by bystanders…

It now seems impossible for the two of them to be together.

"How did your sister fall into the water?" Madam Yu asked Kong Bingyan, trying to appear as kind and approachable as possible.

Kong Bingyan sneered inwardly. Heh, no matter what happens, no matter how many people are around, she will always be the one being held accountable!

"Mother, I don't know. I was talking to my sister Qi when I heard a splash and saw her fall into the lake." Kong Bingyan lowered her head and secretly glanced at Madam Yu.

Knowing that this was not the time for interrogation, Madam Yu gave a look to the old woman behind her, who nodded and then turned around to order the servants to seal off the area.

Then, Madam Yu took a deep breath, suppressed her emotions, and addressed the crowd.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it was already a tragedy that my daughter fell into the lake. Fortunately, she was rescued by my benefactor. Nowadays, the world is harsh on women, so please be understanding and do not tell anyone about this. I thank you all in advance."

None of the people present held higher official positions than the Kong family, so they could only agree upon hearing this. Whether they would actually follow through was another matter entirely.

"Take the young lady downstairs and summon the family physician as well. Make sure she doesn't catch a cold!" Madam Yu instructed.

“Young master, why don’t you go to the side hall to change your clothes first? And let the physician check your pulse,” Lord Kong said as he walked to his side.

"No, there's no need for such trouble. Lord Kong, please go and entertain the guests first. I can go home by myself." Jiao Liugou was deeply moved. Finally, someone remembered him. He was practically freezing to death!

Although he really wanted to stay in the Grand Commandant's mansion, now was not the time. What if Lord Kong killed him to cover up his daughter's misdeeds?

"You saved my daughter, how can I let you go home alone? You should at least change your wet clothes first." Lord Kong stared at him, as if he wanted to see through his plans.

"I, I..." Jiao Liugou's eyes rolled back and he fainted.

This was what that young master taught him: if he couldn't get away on his own, he should faint in front of everyone, and the Grand Commandant's mansion wouldn't touch him for the sake of its reputation.

"This young master saved the second young lady, and now he's been out in the wind for a long time. Even the best body can't withstand such torment."

"Yes, he doesn't covet the wealth and honor of the Grand Commandant's mansion and insists on going home. He seems to be an honest boy."

"Yes, this person's character is worthy of your emulation and friendship. We should visit him once he recovers."

Someone in the crowd started praising Jiao Liugou, and everyone even planned to visit him after leaving the mansion.

When Lord Kong saw that he had fainted, he cursed the man in his heart for being cunning. Now that everyone remembered him, it seemed impossible for him to die quietly in the Grand Commandant's mansion.

"Quickly! Carry this young master to the guest room and have the physician examine him. We must cure him!"

It was Madam Yu who reacted first. No matter how agitated she was inside, she still had to maintain a good facade.

As soon as she finished speaking, servants came and carried Jiao Liugou away. After a long while, the matter was finally brought to an end.

"How is it? How is the Second Miss?"

After seeing off the guests, Madam Yu hurriedly went to Kong Bingrong's courtyard. At this moment, she was not capable at all, but just a mother who loved her child dearly.

"Reporting to Madam, the Second Miss developed a high fever this afternoon and vomited up all the medicine. We had to go to great lengths to feed her again."

"That's good. Take good care of the Second Miss and make sure nothing goes wrong. Once she recovers, I will reward her handsomely," said Madam Yu.

At this moment, Lord Kong also arrived at the Second Miss's room. He inquired about her condition as well, then sat down by the bed, looking at his pale-faced daughter with a heart-wrenching expression that was truly touching.

Lord Kong dismissed the maids and servants in the room, and then softened his tone towards Madam Yu.

"My lady, please don't be angry. I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly and make sure that our Rong'er doesn't fall into the water in vain!"

"Hmph! You are clearly biased towards your eldest daughter! All the evidence points to her, but you insist on investigating, investigating, investigating. What exactly are you investigating?" Madam Yu turned her head away, not looking at Lord Kong.

"This... I've watched Yan'er grow up since she was a child. Don't I know her character? I'll have my men investigate and give Rong'er an explanation!"

Lord Kong patted his chest and assured him.

"Do you think I don't know you? If Rong'er hadn't fallen into the water, she could have married into a high-ranking family. Now that Rong'er has fallen into the water and been rescued and examined by a strange man, she can only marry that Jiao Liu bastard! In that case, only your eldest daughter can help you! If you don't protect her, who will you protect?"

Enraged, Madam Yu blurted out what was on her mind.

Sure enough, Lord Kong's face darkened upon hearing this, and he pointed at Madam Yu and said...

"You, is that what you think of me? Do you think I'm the kind of person who would sell my daughter for personal gain?"

Just as the couple was arguing, Kong Bingrong slowly woke up. She held her throbbing forehead, and the memories of the day instantly flooded her mind.

"Mother! Father! I was pushed down! I was pushed down!" Kong Bingrong cried out, grabbing Yu Shi's arm before she could even stammer.

"Good child, Mother knows, Mother knows everything. Don't worry, Mother won't let you fall into the water for nothing." Madam Yu wiped away her tears and hugged Kong Bingrong to comfort her.

"Father! It was my sister! It was my sister who told me to go to the lake. She said that Young Master Song was waiting for me there. I heard the sound of bells! Those were the bells on my sister's sachet!" Kong Bingrong cried out loudly.

Lord Kong's eyes darkened, and then he said...

"My son, don't worry, your father won't let you suffer for nothing. Yan'er has always been well-behaved, how could she dare to push you into the lake? What if it's an outsider trying to sow discord between you and your sister?"

"Hmph! Rong'er is the legitimate daughter! You always protect the illegitimate daughter, what are you really up to?" Madam Yu cried, hugging her only daughter.

Lord Kong was also somewhat angry. Even with his good temper, he couldn't tolerate her repeated disobedience. He turned and left, saying as he went...

"I told you, I have my own judgment on this matter! If you don't trust me, then go and investigate for yourself! Yan'er has definitely been wronged!"

"Rong'er! Let's go! Let's go to your uncle's house! This Kong family mansion can't tolerate us, mother and daughter! This concubine's daughter is trying to bully me!"

Madam Yu was no pushover either. She ordered her maids and servants to pack their belongings, and just as Song Wenyang had said, the Kong family mansion was in complete chaos.