The Eldest Daughter is Delicate and Pretty, How Can She Be a Malicious Supporting Character - Chapter 19

Chapter 19: Weak from Illness

“Miss, please bear with it. The bruise on your neck needs to be treated carefully to prevent scarring,” Luoxu said as she and Layan carefully applied medicine to Pei Lingyi’s neck.
“That damn prisoner was so ruthless. If Heir Xiao hadn’t intervened, the consequences would have been dire,” Luoxu said, looking at the red marks on Pei Lingyi’s skin with pain.

Layan didn’t know the details but was shocked by Luoxu’s account. She teared up, seeing Pei Lingyi’s condition.
Pei Lingyi tried to comfort them. “I’m fine. You don’t need to worry. I’m blessed with good fortune and will be safe.”

Despite her words, the maids couldn’t help but feel concerned.
It was natural to feel scared. Uncle Li had been killed by the prisoner after being dragged into the carriage.
Pei Lingyi had been grabbed by the neck and dragged out before she could even react. If it had been another young lady, her fate might have been uncertain.

Fortunately, she had hidden the silver hairpin in her hand, and the prisoner, Ouyang Ping, hadn’t expected her to be so resourceful.
However, she couldn’t forgive Xiao Yan for being willing to shoot her.
As Pei Lingyi thought this, the maids wrapped her neck with clean cotton cloth.

“It’s fortunate that Miss has a guardian angel. There’s no other injury on her body. It’s a blessing in disguise,” Luoxu said with a sigh.
“Jiaojiao, are you okay?” A voice called out from afar, followed by the sound of sobbing.
It was Pei Lingyi’s mother, Madam Pei.
The gentle and kind woman burst into tears when she saw the cotton wrapping around her daughter’s neck.

She leaned forward, careful not to touch Pei Lingyi, fearing she might cause her pain. “My poor Jiaojiao, how unlucky you are to have encountered that evil person.”
Seeing her mother cry, Pei Lingyi’s eyes turned red. “Mother, I’m fine. My neck is just bruised. But Uncle Li was killed by the thief.”
“I know. Heir  Xiao came to apologize and explained what happened. Uncle Li’s matter will be handled by the Imperial Guard.”

“If anything had happened to you, I wouldn’t know what to do. Your brother would be heartbroken,” Pei Madam said, still tearful.
Xiao Yan had come to apologize?

Pei Lingyi thought it was just a show of false sympathy.
“Did he say anything to you, Mother?”

Madam Pei saw that her daughter’s spirit was still high and gradually stopped crying.
“He said the thief was a result of the Imperial Guard’s negligence, and you suffered because of it. He also said that you showed great courage in helping them capture the thief, and he will ask the Emperor to punish himself and request rewards for you.”

Pei Lingyi doubted Xiao Yan’s kindness, but since it was his fault, she would accept his compensation.
Madam Pei stroked her daughter’s pale cheek and said gently, “Rewards don’t matter. What matters is that you’re safe. You’re tired, so rest well.”

“Layan and Luoxu, remember Doctor Hu’s instructions. Change the medicine on time, and make sure there are no scars. It’s crucial for a young lady’s appearance.”
“Yes, Madam,” they replied.
“By the way… Uncle Li’s matter…”

Pei Lingyi didn’t get to finish before Madam Pei interrupted her.
“Uncle Li has been driving for our family for years. I know him well. The compensation from Xiao Yan is his to keep, and I will take care of our family’s share. Don’t worry about it. Just get some rest.”

Watching her mother leave, Pei Lingyi felt a warmth in her heart. Her mother was usually composed and gentle but decisive in her actions. Only when Pei Lingyi and her brother were involved did she become flustered.

Pei Lingyi had been pampered since childhood and hadn’t experienced such danger. She was relieved that she had reacted quickly, but thinking about it now still made her scared.
Back in her familiar surroundings, she relaxed and soon fell into a deep sleep.

Layan and Luoxu left the room quietly, instructing the others not to disturb Pei Lingyi. She slept until dusk.
The room was dimly lit by candles, and Pei Lingyi wasn’t scared. Just then, the door opened.
Layan brought in a tray of food and was delighted to see Pei Lingyi awake. “Miss, you’re awake! Please eat something. Madam instructed us not to disturb you.”

The food was specially prepared, and Madam Pei had waited for Pei Lingyi to wake up so she could eat a hot meal.
Pei Lingyi took a sip of the soup, which was rich and flavorful, clearly simmered for a long time.
She asked, “Did Mother make this?”

“Yes, Madam personally supervised the cooking,” Luoxu replied, entering the room with a snowball in her arms.
“Has anyone informed Grandmother?” Pei Lingyi asked, concerned about her grandmother’s age and the danger she had faced.
“Don’t worry, Miss. Madam has taken care of it,” Luoxu reassured her.

Pei Lingyi smiled, feeling that her previous worries were unnecessary. Her mother was intelligent and knew what to do.
After Pei Lingyi finished her dinner, Luoxu approached her. “Since Miss fell asleep, Snow Ball has been acting strangely. We called many doctors today, but they all said there’s nothing wrong. I think it would be better for you to take a look.”

Pei Lingyi took the snow-white sable cat from Luoxu and noticed that it didn’t seem as energetic as usual. Its eyes were half-closed, and its four paws were curled up.
She stroked the cat’s belly fur, and normally, Snow ball would have purred contentedly. But today, it just lay there limply.

Pei Lingyi asked worriedly, “You said many doctors came today, but they all said there’s nothing wrong? Could it be a cold?”

Luoxu shook her head. “The doctors said there’s no problem, but Snow Ball was fine yesterday.”
“Maybe it’s just tired,” Layan said.
“Snow Ball is always active and playful. It’s probably just exhausted.”
Pei Lingyi was concerned, but since it was late, she decided to find another doctor tomorrow.

“Let’s have Snow Ball sleep with me tonight and see if it’s better tomorrow,” Pei Lingyi said.
Layan and Luoxu were slightly surprised but didn’t say anything. Snow Ball was a gift from the eldest young master, and Pei Lingyi loved it dearly.

As long as Pei Lingyi was happy, they wouldn’t object. Besides, there were maidservants guarding outside at night.
At night, the moon hung low in the sky, casting a gentle glow over the capital city. People who worked hard during the day had already fallen asleep.
Pei Lingyi felt something moving in front of her and reached out to touch it before drifting off to sleep.

Xiao Huaice felt like he was surrounded by a mesmerizing fragrance, and his hand was resting on a soft, bare skin.
What was going on?!