kvmb Chapter 100 The Fifteen Minutes of Being Switched
Chapter 100 The Fifteen Minutes of Being Switched
According to Cui Gu and A Fu's joint account, back then, for money, she often covered up the affair between Lu Shi and Jiang An, concealing it from Jiang Qingyue's mother, Gu Yuan. Sometimes, she even helped to get away or tip off the other party.
Once, just as Gu Yuan was about to give birth, Madam Lu instructed her to deliberately lure Gu Yuan over and expose the affair between Jiang An and Madam Lu. Gu Yuan was greatly shocked and ran away from home while heavily pregnant.
When she heard the news again, she learned that Gu Yuan had died in childbirth.
At that time, she was extremely worried, fearing that the matter would be traced back to her, but Madam Lu told her not to worry.
The matter should have ended there; she hadn't caused any harm, after all, Gu Yuan's death wasn't directly related to her.
However, right after Gu Yuan died, Jiang An brought Jiang Qingyue back to the Prime Minister's residence.
Madam Lu never expected Gu Yuan to be so lucky; despite administering so much medicine, she still managed to give birth to a daughter.
Madam Lu was unwilling to give up and planned to have Cui Gu harm Jiang Qingyue. However, Cui Gu could not bring herself to kill an infant. So, without Madam Lu's knowledge, she abandoned Jiang Qingyue in a grove of trees.
However, she hadn't gone far when she heard wolves howling. Her compassion finally came over her, and she decided to go back and bring Jiang Qingyue back. If necessary, she could find a family to help raise her.
She turned back, picked up Jiang Qingyue, and took her back to the Prime Minister's residence.
When Madam Lu found out, she wanted to kill her, but gave her a chance to spread rumors about Gu Yuan, saying that not only was she not allowed to stay in the Prime Minister's residence after the child's accident, but she also had to run away, probably to her lover, so that she would not be able to die in peace.
Although Jiang An later refuted the rumors and conducted a blood test on the spot, the stigma surrounding Gu Yuan was thus obliterated.
Over time, people naturally forgot about it, and because they were concerned about their families, they also became more restrained.
However, if it is brought up again, people will still bring up the old story.
However, after getting what she wanted, Lady Lu broke her promise and ended up in this predicament.
Hearing Afu's words, Jiang Qingyue's heart remained unsettled for a long time.
Her fists were clenched so tightly that her knuckles turned white.
She never imagined that her mother had suffered so much.
It's Lady Lu! It's her!
She not only caused her mother's death, but also prevented her from finding peace after death. Now she sits comfortably in the position of the Prime Minister's wife. She deserves to die!
Jiang Qingyue's eyes flashed with intense killing intent, wishing she could tear Lu Shi to pieces immediately.
However, it must be said that Madam Lu was clever; she killed him to silence him, a truly ruthless move.
The midwife is dead. Xu Yunyun, as her daughter, testifies on behalf of her mother. Lu Shi can refute that she bribed Xu Yunyun.
Cui Gu has already lost her voice. A Fu relayed the message, or rather, it could be said that he bribed A Fu, but he still couldn't beat Lu Shi to death. Lu Shi was absolutely capable of doing such a thing, and it's likely that Xu Yunyun, Cui Gu, and A Fu will also be unable to escape her clutches.
Jiang Qingyue had a feeling that there was someone else behind Jiang Chuchu and the Lu family.
Therefore, Jiang Qingyue couldn't risk their lives.
Is there really no way to deal with her?
No, since this matter can no longer be handled properly, sometimes we should resort to extreme measures.
Isn't Lady Lu most concerned about her position as the Prime Minister's wife? What if she loses that position?
Thinking of this, Jiang Qingyue revealed a cold smile.
Lu, just wait, I will make you pay for all the pain you inflicted on my mother.
“You know nothing about what happened today. I will have someone take you to a deserted place, where you can live out your lives.”
Jiang Qingyue had gotten the answer she wanted, but her feelings toward Cui Gu and A Fu were still complicated.
Cui Gu was poisoned. When Jiang Qingyue was helping Cui Gu, she briefly checked Cui Gu's pulse. Although the poison had already damaged her body, given time, she could help Cui Gu live a little longer and even help her speak, though it would certainly not be as smooth or natural as before.
However, Jiang Qingyue did not want to. She was not a saint and could not let go of her mother's hatred to save her enemy. Not pursuing the matter to avenge her mother was already the greatest mercy she could show.
Therefore, Jiang Qingyue chose to end it here, and their future fate would depend on their own destiny.
Afu and Cuigu were both surprised that Jiang Qingyue would let them go, and they were extremely grateful.
“My mother said that if needed, we can step forward to help you identify the culprit.” Cui Gu felt even more ashamed, feeling sorry for Jiang Qingyue.
"No need, it's useless." Jiang Qingyue shook her head. "I still have a few questions I want to ask you. I hope you will think carefully and answer them clearly." Jiang Qingyue stared at Cui Gu.
Cui Gu nodded.
"You just said that you listened to Madam Lu and abandoned me in a forest, but when you heard the howling of wolves, you couldn't bear it and went back to carry me back to the Prime Minister's residence. How much time passed in between?"
Cui Gu was taken aback, not expecting Jiang Qingyue to ask this question.
She thought about it carefully for a moment, then made a "1" gesture to Jiang Qingyue.
Jiang Qingyue: "A quarter of an hour?"
Cui Gu nodded.
"Have you noticed the swaddling clothes? Or, have you noticed anything unusual about the baby? For example, the baby's appearance before and after the baby's birth..."
For some reason, Jiang Qingyue had a vague suspicion that perhaps it was because this moment had been switched. Although the possibility was extremely small, she still asked.
“My mother said there was nothing wrong. The swaddling clothes were exactly the same, and the babies were placed in the same position. As for their appearance, she really didn’t pay much attention. After all, newborn babies look almost the same, and it’s impossible to tell them apart.”
Cui Gu and A Fu had been living in hiding, so they were naturally not very clear about what was going on in the Prime Minister's mansion, and they didn't know that Jiang Qingyue had been replaced for eighteen years.
Therefore, they were all very puzzled by Jiang Qingyue's question, but still answered truthfully.
At this moment, Cui Gu suddenly remembered something and immediately started making hand gestures. A Fu hurriedly explained.
"If I really have to say what the difference is, I noticed that when we brought the baby back, there was a small red dot under the baby's right eye, which wasn't there before. It was probably a mosquito bite."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qingyue froze.
Jiang Chuchu has a mole under her right eye!
No, this absolutely cannot be a coincidence!
But... Jiang Qingyue felt that her experiences were becoming increasingly mysterious again.
"Alright, I have no more questions, you can go now!" Jiang Qingyue let Cui Gu and A Fu leave.
As their figures gradually disappeared on the horizon, Qin Xuanyu slowly stepped forward, frowning slightly. "So, you were guessing that you were switched at that time?"
Qin Xuanyu hadn't noticed the mole on Jiang Chuchu's right eye, so he didn't immediately make the connection.
Jiang Qingyue nodded, "Let's go, it's almost dawn, let's not arouse suspicion, let's talk as we walk."