Madam Qu hurried forward a step or two.
Her heart was also in turmoil.
Of course, she wasn't worried about Gu Zhiruo falling ill; she was worried about Gu Zhiruo not waking up!
"When will Zhiruo wake up?" Madam Qu asked immediately.
Yun Shu shot Madam Qu a cold glance, then said to Madam Gu, "Zhiruo is indeed ill. It's likely due to recent fatigue. There's no need to be overly anxious; let her rest for a few days. As for when she'll wake up, we can only wait."
"What? Aren't you a divine physician? If it's just fatigue, how could she be in a coma? And you don't even know when she'll wake up? You couldn't possibly be unable to treat her and are just spouting nonsense!" Madam Qu said angrily.
Seeing Madam Qu's flustered state, Madam Gu sensed something was amiss.
Unable to bear others questioning Yun Shu, she immediately defended her, "Second Miss Yun's medical skills are beyond doubt. It seems Zhiruo is indeed too tired, which is why she has fallen unconscious."
"Madam Gu, do you trust Second Miss Yun's medical skills that much?" Madam Qu was truly infuriated, thinking Madam Gu was too foolish and naive!
She was so single-minded in her belief of Yun Shu?
Yun Shu smiled faintly.
Madam Qu's heart pounded as Yun Shu looked at her, feeling as though her thoughts had been completely seen through.
No, Yun Shu couldn't possibly know what they were up to.
Moreover, Gu Zhiruo was already in their grasp.
Madam Gu defended Yun Shu, completely trusting her. Seeing Madam Qu's skepticism, she couldn't help but darken her expression. "Zhiruo won't wake up any time soon. Madam Qu, let's set another date for the engagement."
This marriage was proving to be so problematic, it made her feel uneasy.
She felt she should think carefully.
Perhaps the two children had no fate together?
"What? Set another date for the engagement? Today is an auspicious day. If we miss it, we'll have to find another one," Madam Qu exclaimed.
Furthermore, if it dragged on, who knew what might change.
She couldn't bear for her precious son to suffer and pretend to be sincere in front of Gu Zhiruo.
"We really can't today. Zhiruo is still asleep and likely won't wake up. Besides, it's just an engagement; a day earlier or later makes no difference," Madam Gu had already made up her mind.
Yun Shu had wanted to say a few words before Madam Gu reacted, but unexpectedly, Madam Gu had reacted so quickly that she wasn't needed at all.
She had directly rejected Madam Qu.
Madam Qu was furious. "A day earlier or later makes no difference, but today's date is too good, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It's just about the children; can't we elders just settle it?"
Madam Gu was taken aback and felt Madam Qu had a point.
"Zhiruo was very much looking forward to the engagement. If it were finalized so hastily, it would be a regret for Zhiruo," Yun Shu said calmly, looking at Madam Gu.
These words precisely reminded Madam Gu, who nodded repeatedly. "Yes, if the engagement were finalized while she's unconscious, she would surely have regrets. Madam Qu cherishes Zhiruo like her own daughter, so she surely wouldn't want to see Zhiruo disappointed, would she? There's no rush."
Madam Qu was rendered speechless.
Qu Shujie, who had been waiting outside, heard nothing of the conversation inside.
He sat in the courtyard, enjoying the tea and snacks brought by the servants, quite at leisure!
When Madam Qu emerged from the room, she saw her ashen face and realized the situation was not simple!
A moment later.
Madam Gu saw off Madam Qu and Qu Shujie.
Upon returning to the room, she was visibly worried and troubled.
"Why are you troubled, Madam?" Yun Shu suddenly asked.
Madam Gu then realized she had returned without knowing it. She glanced at the unconscious Gu Zhiruo on the bed, sighed, and thinking Yun Shu was not an outsider and had a good relationship with Zhiruo, she said directly, "It's not a big deal, but it seems Madam Qu and the others weren't very worried about Zhiruo just now, but rather..."
"Rather worried about not being able to get engaged?" Yun Shu followed Madam Gu's train of thought.
Madam Gu nodded. "I don't know if it's my imagination, but now that I think about it, another engagement seems too hasty."
For some reason, once a seed of doubt was planted in her heart, it sprouted rapidly.
Lord Gu, who entered at that moment, heard Madam Gu's words and agreed. "This engagement is indeed a bit rushed."
"My lord, I..." Madam Gu had a stomach full of doubts she wanted to share with Lord Gu.
Lord Gu nodded, signaling Madam Gu to remain calm. "Since Zhiruo is asleep and we can't get engaged today, some matters don't need to be sorted out immediately."
"I hope I am overthinking things. After all, Madam Qu and Young Master Qu care deeply for Zhiruo," Madam Gu still felt she was being overly suspicious.
Yun Shu's eyes flickered, and she made a decision. She glanced back at the sleeping Gu Zhiruo, then said to Lord and Madam Gu, "I have something to tell you both. Shall we discuss it outside?"
The couple exchanged glances and nodded, following her out.
Servants of the Gu residence quickly brought tea.
Lord and Madam Gu saw Yun Shu's solemn expression and looked at each other.
Their hearts suddenly began to pound.
"Second Miss Yun, is something wrong? Could it be that Zhiruo has a serious illness?" Madam Gu's face turned pale, and her eyes quickly welled up with tears.
What was to be done?
Lord Gu immediately held Madam Gu close, gently comforting her. "It's alright, it's alright. With Second Miss Yun here, it shouldn't be anything serious. Zhiruo will be fine."
"Zhiruo's health has been well regulated recently; there shouldn't be any problems. However, what I need to say might surprise you, and you might find it difficult to accept." Yun Shu pondered it over and over. At this moment, the person least able to accept the truth was Gu Zhiruo, definitely not the two in front of her.
Their affection for Madam Qu and Qu Shujie was merely a consequence of their love for Zhiruo.
Madam Gu's anxious heart settled. "Good, good, good. It's good that Zhiruo isn't critically ill. Other matters are not important! Second Miss Yun, say whatever you wish. Others may doubt you, but I won't. Our entire family remembers your kindness in saving Zhiruo."
Lord Gu also breathed a sigh of relief. "Second Miss Yun, please speak freely."
Yun Shu did not beat around the bush. She said directly, "Zhiruo has been deceived by Madam Qu and Qu Shujie. Qu Shujie is not sincere towards Zhiruo."
"What?" The couple exclaimed almost simultaneously.
This news was too shocking.
"Shujie truly did care for Zhiruo before..." Madam Gu tried to speak well of Qu Shujie.
But Lord Gu's eyes turned serious. He grabbed Madam Gu's hand, shook his head, and looked at Yun Shu sternly. "Second Miss Yun, what exactly is going on? Can you tell us everything?"