The Daily Life of a Down-on-Hard-Life Medicine Girl Supporting Her Family

Chapter 231

"A member of the powerful Xiao clan requests an audience?"

Mrs. Xu was quite surprised when she heard the news.

"Yes, Madam, the people who came were Madam Xiao the Third and Madam Xiao the Sixth. They said they wanted to visit you."

“We have no connection with the Xiao family, and I am not familiar with these ladies. Let them go back.”

Ms. Xu didn't know what had happened, but she knew that these people were definitely not here for her, nor were they here to talk about feelings.

The Xiao family and the Xiao clan are bound by hatred, not affection.

As a result, Aunt Wu went out to say something and then came back.

"Madam, the two ladies insist on seeing you, saying they have something important to tell you."

There was nothing Wu Ma could do; the two insisted on standing outside the door and wouldn't leave, and a lot of neighbors had gathered outside to watch the commotion.

"Then please come in."

Mrs. Xu sighed.

Even a wealthy person in the deep mountains will have distant relatives; a poor person in the bustling city will be ignored.

When the women of the Xiao family traveled thousands of miles through mountains and rivers, enduring wind and rain to reach Sichuan, they were greeted by the Chu clan. The family struggled to make a living, and now that they are doing well, the ladies of the Xiao clan come to visit them. This is the irony of human relationships.

Xu went to the main room.

"Third Mrs. Xiao, Sixth Mrs. Xiao, this is my eldest wife."

Wu Ma explained.

"I've met my sister-in-law."

The two bowed in unison and addressed her as "elder sister-in-law".

This made Mrs. Xu find it even more amusing.

"Madams, there's no need for such formalities. Ever since the Xiao family expelled us from the clan, we've never been related. You can call me Madam."

So, there's no need to call her "sister-in-law" anymore; it sounds weird.

"Madam, it is rather presumptuous of me to come and visit you today."

It's good to know.

The sudden visit from someone she had never interacted with before gave her the strange feeling of a weasel paying respects to a chicken.

"Madam, there is no kinship or friendship between us."

This is a fact!

"So, we've come here to ask the First Madam for help. When you ask someone for help, you naturally have to be polite."

Mrs. Xiao San glanced at Mrs. Xiao Liu, who nodded.

Then, Mrs. Xiao took a small nanmu box from the old woman behind her and handed it to Wu Ma.

Wu Ma glanced at Xu Shi.

Mr. Xu was very puzzled.

Could it be that they're trying to bribe her with gold and silver?

He shook his head, signaling to Wu Ma not to take over.

You get what you pay for; if they're willing to spend a lot of money to get something, it must be something important.

The Xiao family has always lived a secluded life. She and her two younger siblings would at most sit in the courtyard, rarely venturing outside. What could possibly be worth these two people's attention?

The clever Ms. Xu concluded that it was definitely not something she could solve.

You're obligated to help others if you accept their food or gifts; don't go looking for trouble if you can't solve things yourself.

Therefore, she cannot accept this so-called attitude.

"Just tell me what's on your mind," Xu said. "I don't think I can help you." The implication was that they shouldn't waste their breath on her.

"Madam, our Third Master and Sixth Master have been framed and imprisoned by General Xia's men, accused of colluding with traitors," said Madam Xiao. "Madam, we can assure you that our Third Master and Sixth Master are absolutely not such people. We beg you to plead with General Xia on their behalf..."

“You’ve come to the wrong person. I’m just a woman; I don’t know anything about these things.”

Goodness, this involves something quite serious.

Xu was not a greedy person; she couldn't eat this kind of vegetable either, as it would be indigestible.

"You two should find someone else."

"Madam, please help me." The Third Madam handed over the small nanmu box again: "Inside are the account books that your master has sent back to the Xiao family over the years, as well as the list of shops, hills and lands that the Xiao family has been keeping for safekeeping."

Mrs. Xu's eyes widened!
Yes, she knew that these things were in the hands of the Xiao family, but she lacked evidence.

Is this the evidence?
Madam Xu gestured to Wu Ma to fetch it.

Sure enough, every single detail was clearly recorded, and there were even signatures from clan elders as witnesses to confirm it.

With this booklet in hand, you can rightfully go to the Xiao family to reclaim it.

"You mean well, but I can't help you."

It seems these two are genuinely committed to making a request.

The fact that they can produce these ledgers shows that they are quite capable.

"Yes, as long as the First Madam hands this over to General Xia, our Third Master and Sixth Master will be able to come out safely."

The third wife then pulled out another letter: "This is evidence that the eldest son of the Xiao family framed the third and sixth masters."

oh?
Were the two framed by their own older brother?

Is it all for the sake of vying for the position of clan leader?
It is said that there is no kinship in the imperial family, but I never expected that he would dare to commit such a heinous act against a mere clan leader!
It should be understood that colluding with the rebels could result in the execution of three generations of one's family. To frame his two younger brothers, he was willing to risk his own life. It was truly a case of killing a thousand enemies while losing eight hundred of his own.

Xu took the letter and read it; it was indeed strong evidence.

"Since you have such evidence, why don't you go find General Xia yourselves?"

Xu wasn't stupid; she sensed there was something else going on.

“We have no way to go to Changzhou to see General Xia. We even came here by avoiding many eyes and ears,” said Madam Xiao. “If we go back, we may face house arrest. Please, Madam, do us your best to help us.”

Xu remained silent.

She wasn't sure if it was appropriate for her to help.

The main point is that these two people are quite sincere.

"All we need to do is for Madam to deliver this evidence to General Xia. We'll leave the rest to fate," said Madam Xiao. "Of course, I also believe that General Xia is a discerning person and will be able to handle this matter impartially."

"Alright, I'll deliver the letter for you."

After thinking about it, Xu decided it didn't matter. Whether what was said in the letter was true or false, Xia Guangcheng could decide for himself.

I believe Xia Guangcheng has his own opinions and will not be influenced by me.

Mainly, she wanted to acquire the Xiao family's assets within the Xiao clan.

"Thank you, Madam." Madam Xiao San and Madam Xiao Liu expressed their gratitude to Madam Xu together: "If we can successfully bring down the eldest master and rescue the third and sixth masters, we will definitely help you to get all your property back."

"Then it will be a pleasure to cooperate."

Madam Xu understood that the two branches of the family wanted to join forces to bring down the eldest branch of the family.

The eldest son's family was also very ruthless, sending his two younger brothers to prison in the most extreme way possible, which could result in beheading.

The fact that they would fight to the death for the position of clan leader shows how utterly incompetent the Xiao clan leader is.

At the same time, she also knew that Xia Guangcheng's appearance had raised the status of the Xiao family. Those who ignored them back then now felt that they were not good enough for them.

People's fortunes change every thirty years, and that's no exaggeration!