"Hong'er, do you know who this renowned divine doctor used to be?" Madam Huang asked suspiciously.
Qin Xinhong nodded. "I do."
"You know and you still dare to take the medicine she prescribed? Aren't you afraid she might tamper with it?" Madam Huang said.
Afraid!
How could Qin Xinhong not be afraid?
But what choice did she have now?
No one could save her child except Yu He!
So even though it was a risky move, she had to try!
Besides, she had something Yu He wanted, so Yu He wouldn't dare to mess with her.
Qin Xinhong suppressed the lingering fear in her heart and pretended to be confused, asking, "Why would she want to harm me?"
Madam Huang scrutinized Qin Xinhong. Seeing her innocent demeanor, she couldn't tell if she genuinely didn't understand her meaning or if she was playing dumb.
The current Yu He was no longer the clueless girl who could be easily manipulated.
She was a renowned divine doctor, her medical skills so exquisite that many wealthy and powerful families were willing to serve her. Shen Yao of the Shen family was the best example!
If Yu He decided to dig up the events of twelve years ago, none of them would have a good outcome!
At this point, Qin Xinhong daring to accept Yu He's treatment, could it be that she had other intentions?
Madam Huang's mind raced, but her expression remained calm. She said kindly, "You're right, she has no reason to harm you. I was being too suspicious."
The enemy hadn't made a move yet, she shouldn't panic. She should wait and see.
Meanwhile, Qin Jincheng's gaze shifted between Madam Huang and Qin Xinhong, sensing that they seemed to have some unspeakable past with Yu He.
"With the renowned divine doctor personally seeing to your pregnancy, I'm sure Elder Brother and Sister-in-law can rest easy. Auntie Fourth has some other matters to attend to, so I won't disturb your rest," Madam Huang said, rising. Before leaving, she reminded, "Don't forget to drink the chicken soup. It won't taste good if it gets cold."
"Alright, thank you, Auntie Fourth. Jincheng, see your grandaunt out." Qin Xinhong said to Qin Jincheng.
Qin Jincheng responded and also got up to accompany Madam Huang out.
As the two walked out of Qin Xinhong's courtyard, Qin Jincheng, seeing they were alone, couldn't help but ask curiously,
"Grandaunt, isn't the renowned divine doctor Yu He? Why would she want to harm my godmother?"
Madam Huang saw Qin Jincheng's innocent and naive expression and suddenly had an idea.
She stopped and kindly patted Qin Jincheng's head, asking, "Jincheng knows Yu He, so do you know her relationship with your Uncle?"
"Of course, I know!" Qin Jincheng said.
Wasn't Yu He Qin Beiting's lover?
Ever since Yu He exposed the true colors of Qi Yuanyuan that day, Qin Beiting had publicly embraced Yu He. Everyone in the capital knew about their relationship.
Qin Jincheng was so shocked that day that his eyeballs almost fell out. Qin Beiting wasn't gay!
If Qin Beiting were gay, he would never marry, and as Qin Xinhong's adopted son, he would legally have inheritance rights.
The "Xin" generation of the Qin family didn't have many heirs, only six, and only three of them were boys.
Of these three, the eldest young master died shortly after birth, and the third young master, at the age of ten, lost his parents successively and developed a high fever that left him mentally impaired. Only the second young master from the fourth branch, Qin Xinhui, could barely be considered normal.
The reason he was considered "barely" normal was because Qin Jincheng had long discovered that Qin Xinhui was a complete homosexual, but Qin Xinhui had always hidden it well, so the Qin family didn't know.
Therefore, the only ones eligible to compete for the position of the next Qin family head were Qin Beiting, Qin Xinhui, and Qin Jincheng.
Qin Beiting wasn't gay and had found a partner, wasn't he close to marriage?!
Once Qin Beiting married and inherited the shares that Old Master Qin had intended for him, he would become the person holding the most Qin corporation shares, second only to the family head. If nothing unexpected happened, when the current family head retired, Qin Beiting would be the next!
Then he, Qin Jincheng, would have no chance!
But if this marriage couldn't happen... then everything would still be uncertain!
However, Yu He was Qin Beiting's woman. She should be on Qin Beiting's side and shouldn't harm Qin Xinhong, especially since Qin Xinhong was the daughter of the family head. Otherwise, the family head would definitely not agree to their marriage...
Qin Jincheng suddenly realized Madam Huang's intention. She was doing this on purpose!
She was intentionally arousing Qin Xinhong's suspicion and creating conflict!
As long as Qin Beiting couldn't get married, he still had a chance.
"Grandaunt, you don't want my Uncle to get married either, do you?!" Qin Jincheng asked in a low voice.
Madam Huang saw through his little scheme at a glance. She couldn't deny it; Qin Xinhong had good judgment in choosing such a smart and thoughtful adopted son.
It's just that he was still young and naive, his intentions easily seen through. If he were more experienced, even she would have a hard time controlling him.
Madam Huang didn't answer Qin Jincheng's question directly, but said meaningfully:
"Jincheng, you've been in the Qin family for some years now. You also know that your godmother has no children and has always treated you like her own son. Even the entire Qin family recognizes your status as the young master of the Qin family. According to inheritance law, you also have inheritance rights to the Qin family, you know that, right?"
Qin Jincheng nodded.
"But now your godmother is pregnant. If she gives you a younger brother..."
Madam Huang stopped there, and Qin Jincheng immediately understood.
Qin Xinhong hadn't married out; she had taken in a live-in son-in-law. Her future children would also take the Qin surname.
If she gave birth to a son, Qin Jincheng would not only have a competitor but also a significant drop in his status!
An adopted son would never be as favored as a biological child!
"Grandaunt, then what should I do?" Qin Jincheng asked, clutching Madam Huang's sleeve, cautiously.
Madam Huang glanced around. Seeing no one, she said,
"Jincheng, Auntie Fourth knows that among all these children, you have the best relationship with Xiao Hui. Auntie Fourth naturally hopes you will fare well in the Qin family. But Hong'er is also my niece. If she's going to have a child, as an aunt, I can only be happy for her."
Qin Jincheng understood. The key was the child in Qin Xinhong's womb!
As long as this child wasn't born, Qin Xinhong would only dote on him.
And Yu He, as a doctor, failing to save this child, would become a sinner. The family head would never agree to her and Qin Beiting being together!
Killing two birds with one stone!
Madam Huang saw the sly glint in Qin Jincheng's eyes and knew that this intelligent child had grasped her meaning.
"Auntie Fourth can only help you this much. The rest is up to you."
She took the opportunity to take a bottle of pills from her pocket and handed it to him.
Qin Jincheng recognized the pills at a glance. Weren't these the same drug pills made by Qi Yuanyuan?!
These pills were similar in shape and size to the pills Yu He made, making them difficult to distinguish when mixed together.
Madam Huang wanted him to replace Qin Xinhong's pregnancy-preserving pills and frame Yu He!
Qin Jincheng clutched the medicine bottle, swallowing hard.
If these drug pills were taken, not only would the child in Qin Xinhong's womb be lost, but Qin Xinhong herself might also be in danger!
Did he really want to do this?