Actually, she had already believed Amber's words to be true.
However, if the news of her daughter being possessed by an evil spirit were to spread now, it would undoubtedly ruin her daughter's reputation.
As a mother, she could not allow outsiders to tarnish her daughter's name.
With that, the First Madam quietly instructed Granny Wang, "Quickly go and invite Doctor Zhou!"
Meanwhile, Gu Qianying's mind was a blank slate. She hadn't registered any of the conversation between Amber and the First Madam.
Mother! It's Mother, it's really Mother.
"Mother!"
Gu Qianying's bare feet touched the ground as she lunged into the First Madam's embrace, her voice trembling.
The First Madam was startled. She gently patted Gu Qianying's back, her face filled with affection, "Mother is here, my good girl, don't be afraid. Mother will definitely have Doctor Zhou cure you."
Doctor Zhou was not only a skilled physician but also had some knowledge of exorcising evil spirits. He would surely cure her daughter.
"Mother, your daughter is fine." Gu Qianying wiped away her tears, took the First Madam's arm, and helped her sit down. She then personally poured a cup of tea for her mother. After placing it down, she continued, "Mother, your daughter had an interesting dream just now, which is why I behaved erratically. It's nothing serious."
Gu Qianying knew that her rebirth was such a bizarre event. If she told her mother the truth, it would surely frighten her. Not only would her mother not believe her, but she would also think she was truly mad. Rather than that, she felt it was better not to tell her mother certain things and to handle everything herself.
The First Madam touched Gu Qianying's forehead and saw that her complexion seemed much better. Only then did she feel somewhat relieved. She picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then put it down. She pulled Gu Qianying to sit with her and asked, "Oh? What interesting dream did you have, daughter? Tell me about it."
"Your daughter dreamed of her maternal grandfather. Grandfather asked your daughter to convey a message to Mother."
"What message?"
"When the family prospers, it is often due to outsiders. Guard against them all. Joy should not be yielded, and kindness should not be exploited!"
The First Madam's hand, which was holding Gu Qianying's, suddenly trembled. She looked at Gu Qianying with a shocked expression, "Did your grandfather say this to you and ask you to tell Mother?"
Gu Qianying nodded very seriously, "Yes, Grandfather asked Mother to remember this saying."
Her mother had lived her life for others, always enduring and yielding. But the ultimate outcome was only her husband's displeasure and the humiliation and scheming of outsiders. In this life, she hoped her mother would live according to her own heart, so that her mother would be truly happy.
"Did your grandfather say anything else to you?" the First Madam asked urgently.
Gu Qianying shook her head.
There was no benefit in saying too much; what was useful was enough.
The First Madam chatted with Gu Qianying, seemingly having forgotten Amber, who was kneeling on the ground.
At this moment, Amber was extremely anxious. She saw that the First Madam had not believed what she said and had even slapped her. Amber cursed the First Madam inwardly for various faults.
Indeed, what kind of foolish daughter, what kind of foolish mother!
Just then, a voice called out, "Sister, are you still sleeping?"
Gu Mingyue entered with her maid.
Amber was extremely excited. Just as she was about to get up and run to Gu Mingyue to complain, Gu Qianying, with quick hands, flicked her jade finger, sending a wooden hairpin straight towards Amber.
*Oof.*
After Amber stood up, she plopped back down onto her knees, a figure blocking her path.
Gu Qianying's thin lips curved slightly. She tapped Amber's body twice with her jade finger.
Soon, Amber found that she couldn't speak.
When Gu Mingyue entered with her maid, she only saw Amber pointing at Gu Qianying and babbling incoherently, not knowing what she was trying to say.
At this moment, Gu Mingyue's entire focus was on Gu Qianying, so she paid no attention to Amber's babbling.
This little slut Gu Qianying, wasn't she already unconscious? How could she be awake?
Gu Mingyue was immensely shocked, but she showed no outward signs of it. With a false front, she smiled and said, "Sister, are you feeling better?"
Gu Qianying looked at Gu Mingyue, who was pretending to be a pure maiden in front of her. The events of her past life flashed through her mind like phantoms.
"I am much better!"
She clenched her hands and then slowly relaxed them, forcing herself to calm down.
No rush! Revenge would be taken slowly!
Gu Mingyue had not expected Gu Qianying to wake up. All her plans had turned to dust with Gu Qianying's awakening. She glared fiercely at Amber several times.
Hmph, useless thing!
"Now that Sister is fine, Mingyue is relieved. These are some small pastries that Mingyue personally made for Sister. I hope Sister likes them."
Gu Mingyue had her maid place the food box behind her on the table. She opened it and served out the exquisite small pastries one by one.
The pastries in the food box were merely prepared casually by Gu Mingyue's maid at her command, just to avoid gossip.
Gu Qianying's gaze fell upon the pastries, and she said indifferently, "My sister has taken great pains."
"I'm glad Sister likes them."
With her plan foiled, Gu Mingyue did not wish to linger. She used the excuse of going to "visit" her mother to turn and leave, but Gu Qianying stopped her.
"Sister, would you accompany me to the palace banquet today?"
"What? Sister wants me to accompany her to the palace?"
Gu Mingyue, who had been thinking of other ways to harm Gu Qianying again, was immediately surprised.
"What? Does Sister not wish to?"
"I do, I do, Sister. I would be delighted." Gu Mingyue said happily, "Sister, I'll go prepare and be right back." With that, Gu Mingyue, along with her maid, hurried away.
As she passed by Amber, Gu Mingyue didn't even bother to look at her.
As long as she could attend the palace banquet, she, Gu Mingyue, would surely steal the spotlight and outshine Gu Qianying.
Thinking this, Gu Mingyue quickened her pace.
Watching Gu Mingyue's departing figure, the cold light in Gu Qianying's eyes gradually deepened.
Preventing Gu Mingyue's plan was not her objective. Her objective was to make Gu Mingyue taste the bitterness of being ridiculed and mocked by everyone.
In her past life, Gu Mingyue had caused her more than just this much harm. Now, she was merely returning the favor.
"Qianying, since you are fine, why do you want to take Mingyue to the palace?" The First Madam walked over, following Gu Qianying's gaze towards where Gu Mingyue was disappearing.
Today was the celebration banquet for her father-in-law and Feng'er. The master would take her to the banquet, and as the legitimate daughter, Qianying should accompany her.
Gu Qianying turned around, took the First Madam's arm, and leaned her head on her mother's shoulder like a spoiled daughter, saying, "It's livelier with more people."
Although Gu Qianying said this, she already had her own plan in mind.
"But..." The First Madam opened her mouth, but then changed her mind, "My daughter can do whatever she wishes. Mother will go along with you."
Compared to her daughter's willfulness, the First Madam only wished for her daughter's well-being.