Chapter 202 These things are happening at the same time
When the two approached, Ningyang Hou's wife suddenly frowned slightly, staring at Xiao Luo, with a hint of doubt in her voice: "What's wrong with Madam Pang Er?"
As soon as the words fell, everyone's eyes were focused on Xiao Luo. She was sweating profusely and her face was as pale as paper. Her appearance was really frightening. The originally lively banquet hall seemed to have pressed the pause button at this moment, and the air seemed to solidify. Everyone was waiting for Xiao Luo's response, wanting to know what happened to make her so panicked.
Princess Lao Hui stood aside with a solemn look on her face, quietly observing Xiao Luo's every move.
Mrs. Luo knew that she couldn't avoid it at this moment, so she had to bite the bullet and answer, "Just now a maid bumped into me, and not long after, I had unbearable abdominal pain. The second young lady of the Zhu family knows a little about medicine. Seeing this, she took my pulse and said that I had signs of miscarriage. We are just about to find a guest room to rest for a while and then ask a doctor to take a look."
When these words came out, everyone was shocked. You know, Mrs. Pang Er had been childless for three years after marriage, and everyone called her a chicken that doesn't lay eggs. Now she is suddenly pregnant, and there are signs of miscarriage, which is really shocking. For a while, there was a lot of discussion in the banquet hall, and everyone whispered to each other, guessing the reason for the matter.
When Lady Ningyang heard this, she felt like her head was about to explode. Princess Hui's Buddhist beads were missing, and now Lady Pang was having a miscarriage. How could all these things happen at the same time?
Princess Lao Hui remained calm, but her slightly furrowed brows showed her inner worry. She gently turned the Buddhist beads in her hand and ordered, "Please ask the doctor to come over."
Someone immediately went to ask the doctor from the mansion.
Soon, Doctor Liu from the mansion was brought over by the housekeeper.
Doctor Liu heard the housekeeper introduce Madam Pang's situation on the way. At this moment, he looked solemn, and gently placed his fingers on Madam Pang's wrist, and slowly withdrew them after a moment. He nodded slightly and said in a steady tone: "Madam Pang is indeed pregnant, and there are signs of miscarriage. The situation is critical and the fetus needs to be saved as soon as possible."
As soon as these words came out, everyone gasped. Princess Lao Hui frowned, and the wife of Ningyang Marquis was even more anxious.
Doctor Liu did not delay any longer and quickly picked up his pen to write down the prescription for the abortion-preserving medicine on the paper. As he wrote, he reminded her: "This prescription needs to be prepared as soon as possible without any delay. The medicinal materials must be of the highest quality, and the person preparing the medicine must be extra careful and follow the steps strictly."
Madam Pang's maid took the prescription respectfully and ran away like an arrow.
Princess Lao Hui gently patted Madam Pang's hand and comforted her gently, "Don't panic. Doctor Liu is here to keep you and the baby safe."
Mrs. Pang's eyes were slightly red and she nodded weakly.
The wife of Ningyang Marquis arranged the follow-up matters in an orderly manner. She ordered people to carefully carry Madam Pang Er to a quiet and comfortable guest room. She also sent a trusted person to guard the door to ensure that everything was safe.
Mrs. Luo was worried about little Mrs. Luo's situation, so she took her daughter to the guest room and stayed by little Mrs. Luo's side. She also sent her maid to inform Mr. Pang who was on duty.
The atmosphere in the banquet hall was heavy and depressing. Just when everyone was lost in thought, Zhu Mingqiao stood up resolutely. She bowed slightly, her expression solemn, and her clear voice broke the silence: "Princess, when that maid bumped into Madam Pang Er just now, I was right next to her and saw the whole thing. And when the maid bumped into Madam Pang Er, she also stuffed something into her body. But I didn't see what it was, I just vaguely saw a hint of green."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked.
Princess Lao Hui narrowed her eyes and looked at Zhu Mingqiao with a sharp gaze, "Are you serious?" Her Buddhist beads were made of green sandalwood.
Zhu Mingqiao replied without hesitation: "Princess, I dare not say a word of falsehood. This is absolutely true. Moreover, I have memorized her appearance and can draw it."
The wife of Ningyang Marquis frowned, with a puzzled look on her face, "Please draw her appearance first."
Zhu Mingqiao took the white paper handed over by the maid, and then she took out a charcoal pencil from her sleeve. With a slight movement of her wrist, the charcoal pencil rustled on the paper, and soon, a vivid sketch appeared in front of everyone. Everyone couldn't help but marvel at Zhu Mingqiao's painting skills and stared at the sketch closely.
"Hey, this maid looks unfamiliar. She is not a maid in our mansion." said the wife of Ningyang Marquis.
Princess Hui came over to take a look and saw that this was the maid who had just bumped into her and spilled tea on her.
Princess Lao Hui made a prompt decision, "Quickly send someone to find that maid and investigate this matter thoroughly."
The servants took orders and acted quickly.
Soon, the maid Hong was brought to the banquet hall. Hong Tao lowered her head, her body trembling slightly, and it was obvious that she was filled with fear.
Wang Xuehua, who was standing far away, could not help but feel a surge of anger in her heart when she saw her maid being arrested, and secretly called her a fool. Wang Xuehua's face became extremely ugly, and she nervously twisted the handkerchief in her hand. At this moment, she could only secretly pray that Hong Tao would remain silent and not betray her.
"Hey, isn't that Sister Xuehua's maid?" Zhu Mingyue suddenly asked, her voice was particularly clear in the quiet banquet hall. Everyone's eyes were instantly drawn to the direction Zhu Mingyue pointed. Hong Tao was standing there with her head down, looking panicked.
Zhu Mingyue continued, "I remember that Sister Xuehua valued this maid the most, and she would bring her with her no matter which banquet she attended." After hearing what Zhu Mingyue said, everyone began to whisper, speculating about Wang Xuehua's relationship with the matter.
Wang Xuehua, who was far away, looked pale at this moment.
Princess Lao Hui looked at Wang Xuehua with a sharp gaze. She raised her chin slightly, and asked with dignity and questioning in her tone: "Miss Wang Er, can you explain why you, a maid, deliberately bumped into me, soaking my clothes, and then bumped into Madam Pang Er, causing her to almost lose the baby she had conceived with great difficulty?"
As soon as these words came out, the banquet hall fell silent, and everyone's eyes were focused on Wang Xuehua. Wang Xuehua's heart tightened, and her face turned pale in an instant. She opened her mouth, but didn't know how to answer. Fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, and her hands unconsciously twisted the handkerchief in her hands.
She looked at Hong Tao in panic, then looked at Princess Lao Hui, trying to organize words to defend herself. However, under Princess Lao Hui's sharp gaze, her mind went blank and she couldn't think of any reasonable explanation at all.