Li Xiulan immediately feigned extreme worry and said, "Why did you suddenly come over? You're pregnant and should be resting. Moreover, you're sick. You know the magnetic field here isn't quite right for you. Listen to me, hurry up and rest!"
Zhang Wan'er said without hesitation, "How did Aunt He get sick? Where are the people who usually take care of her? Why do I feel like the household staff is slowly decreasing? Did something happen?"
Hearing her question, Li Xiulan paused for a moment before quickly reacting and saying helplessly, "They've all been arranged to take care of you. Old Madam He said that your pregnancy is a great joy and might bring good luck to the family, so she's especially concerned about the child in your belly.
Alright, go back and rest quickly. Leave things here to us. It's just a simple fever and cold. I have experience with this, where does it concern you, a young lady, to serve her?"
Li Xiulan presented herself as a simple, honest woman. To Zhang Wan'er, she didn't seem like someone who would lie. Facing Li Xiulan's favoritism towards the child in her belly, this was a result she was happy to see, so she shamelessly enjoyed the preferential treatment.
"Then all right, Li Shu, remember to rest early too. The competition is almost here, so don't focus too much on other things." When Zhang Wan'er said this, she deliberately emphasized the word "focus," which was also a subtle reminder to the He family members!
However, everyone was currently focused on Old Madam He's illness. Furthermore, everyone knew who was responsible for this matter, so they paid no mind to Zhang Wan'er's little act.
Zhang Wan'er eventually left because He Ziyu was returning today. Fearing that Zhang Wan'er might suddenly appear as she had just done, Li Xiulan chose to go out, claiming she would take care of Zhang Wan'er!
Zhang Wan'er was naturally delighted to have Li Xiulan and everyone in the courtyard dote on her. Therefore, she showed no suspicion towards Li Xiulan's proposal and instead happily agreed.
After Zhang Wan'er left, He Zinian immediately dispatched people to guard the basement and Meng Lei's doorway. If there was any movement from that side, they would be able to hide He Ziyu in time, lest they be discovered and their plan exposed.
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Old Madam He's condition worsened. Cold sweat now covered her forehead, and her fever refused to break. Chen Li Shu's situation was also not good. They had already sent away some servants, meaning there was no one to look after Old Madam He's physical condition, so she had to take charge herself!
To help Old Madam He reduce her fever, she had gone to the restroom dozens of times. At this point, she looked like someone pulled out of water.
Seeing this, a trace of unbearable pain flashed in He Zinian's eyes. "Little sister, you've worked hard. I've contacted He Ziyu. He said he's already off the plane and will be at the courtyard in about twenty minutes! Please bear with it a little longer."
Chen Li Shu's lips curved upward slightly, and a comforting smile appeared on her face. "It's fine."
After about twenty minutes, He Ziyu's travel-worn figure finally appeared before them.
"Ziyu, quickly check what's wrong with Mom?" He Zinian pulled He Ziyu and eagerly went to Old Madam He.
He Ziyu didn't dare to delay and immediately conducted a series of examinations on Old Madam He. He only stopped after half an hour.
He Zinian quickly stepped forward and asked, "What exactly is wrong with Mom? She fell ill all of a sudden. During this period, Meng Lei kept trying to poison Mom, and we've already taken measures to prevent this. Could it be that we've overlooked something, and Mom accidentally ate food that was tampered with?"
He Ziyu shook his head and said, "Mom is fine. It's just that the medicine she's been taking recently is too potent, and it has had a significant impact on her body."
After speaking, as if remembering something, he grabbed He Zinian's shoulder and asked, "What do you mean by Meng Lei being responsible for this? What's going on?"
As soon as he spoke, everyone present turned their gaze to He Zinian. He Zinian glanced at the silent Old Master He and snorted, "The mastermind behind all of this is Meng Lei. I have enough evidence. Mom has become this way, and Dad has no reaction to this matter!"
After speaking, everyone looked at Old Master He again. Seeing that he remained silent, He Ziyu suddenly became angry, "Dad, what are you thinking? Big brother and second brother stayed up day and night for the Meng family's matters, and even brought him home for fear he would end up on the streets. We've raised an ungrateful wretch!
Dad, what are you thinking? Mom has been harmed to this extent by him, and you are still shielding this criminal. If I had known this would happen, I would have dealt with this ungrateful wretch earlier!"
As his words fell, Old Master He suddenly looked up, his face weary, and said, "Enough! The priority now is to treat your mother. As for that child Meng Lei, I will find out his intentions for doing this!
In any case, that child must not be harmed. If necessary, I will let him leave the He family. This matter will be handled this way for now, and no one is allowed to interfere. Li Shu is about to start her competition, don't let these trivial matters affect her."
He Zinian and He Ziyu wanted to say more, but a weak voice suddenly sounded, "Let your father handle this matter himself. He has his own ideas and I believe he can handle it well."
"Mom!"
"Mom?"
"Godmother..."
Seeing Old Madam He awake, everyone's attention turned to her. He Zinian and He Ziyu were both indignant, so they pretended not to hear Old Madam He's instructions.
Sensing the awkward atmosphere, Chen Li Shu approached He Ziyu and asked, "Godmother, is there any way to completely cure this illness? I'm afraid if it's delayed, Godmother's body might not hold up. If something were to happen, it would be too late!"
Speaking of this matter, He Ziyu seemed to deflate, and his voice became weak as he said, "I don't know..."
As soon as he said this, Old Master He stood up excitedly, "How can you not know? You're a doctor! Have you really tried to find an antidote?"
He Ziyu gave a sarcastic smile and said, "I look for the antidote? This matter doesn't seem to be my fault. If you hadn't brought the wolf into our house, how would my mother have become like this? Also, this is my mother. If I could, I would trade my life for hers!"