AMRWFA -Chapter 85 Poisoning

Although it was called a “date,” Wei Puyu didn’t arrange to meet Yu Xiangqiao outside. After all, Yu Xiangqiao still had a baby to nurse—it wouldn’t be reasonable for her to keep going out every day.

Besides, Wei Puyu also wanted to meet Xu Lingxuan, the little granddaughter her benefactor adored the most, so she simply arranged to visit at home.

As soon as she entered, she saw her benefactor sitting in the yard with Xu Lingxuan, basking in the sun, looking in an excellent mood.

Wei Puyu hurried forward to greet her.

Ruan Yaoyao was also delighted. She warmly welcomed this wealthy beauty who had managed to win over the “aloof flower,” thinking that if her precious granddaughter could grow up to be as happy as Wei Puyu in the future, that would be perfect.

Wasn’t there a saying that children tend to resemble the people they are closest to?

Ruan Yaoyao wished for Wei Puyu and Xu Lingxuan to grow closer. The moment she saw her, she stuffed the baby into her arms, claiming it was to “absorb more good fortune” so that she could give birth to an equally adorable and well-behaved child in the future.

“That would be wonderful! If I could have a daughter as cute as little Lingxuan, Chongming and I would be overjoyed,” Wei Puyu said happily. “We’ve always wanted a daughter—it’s just a matter of whether we’ll be lucky enough.”

“Aren’t you already preparing for pregnancy? It won’t be long—you’ll have good news soon.”

Wei Puyu smiled. “I’ll take your blessing. We hope good news comes soon. When it does, we’ll give little Lingxuan a big red envelope to thank her, our lucky baby who brings children.”

“Oh my, did you hear that? Your Aunt Wei is praising you…” Ruan Yaoyao tapped Xu Lingxuan’s nose, her face full of affection.

The few-month-old baby parted her lips and revealed a toothless grin.

The innocence of that smile softened hearts instantly. Wei Puyu became even more certain—she had to have a little padded jacket of her own someday.

With guests at home, tea was naturally served.

Normally, there would be nothing unusual about that, but…

The moment Yu Xiangqiao looked up and saw Ren Xuelan, there was a problem.

“Why are you still here? Weren’t you already dismissed?”

Ren Xuelan’s eyes reddened immediately. With a thud, she dropped to her knees before Ruan Yaoyao. Though she spoke to her, her gaze flicked toward Wei Puyu as she cried, “Old Madam, please don’t drive me away. This is my only job. I came here right after graduating from university. If you fire me, where will I go? I’ll starve…”

Wei Puyu felt awkward. She hadn’t expected to encounter something like this the moment she arrived.

【Either you die or I live—so of course it’s you who dies!】

【If I don’t fire you, you’ll end up listening to that man and poisoning our entire family.】

Wei Puyu instantly stopped feeling awkward: What?! Poisoning?!

She stared at Ren Xuelan in shock, unable to imagine that such a seemingly gentle and fragile woman could do something like that.

Not just Ruan Yaoyao—even she would immediately fire someone if faced with such a situation.

However, Ren Xuelan misunderstood. She thought Wei Puyu was shocked by Ruan Yaoyao’s unreasonable dismissal. So she followed Du Huaqing’s instructions and began pouring out her grievances—how she had grown up in an orphanage, how she hadn’t experienced the harshness of society, how she came to work for the Xu family right after graduation and had been diligent for years without making a single mistake.

Until yesterday, she didn’t even know what she had done wrong—Ruan Yaoyao had suddenly lashed out at her and then decided to dismiss her.

She sincerely apologized, begging Ruan Yaoyao to be magnanimous. She insisted she hadn’t meant to “frighten” her. She hadn’t expected Ruan Yaoyao to come downstairs for water, nor that simply walking lightly according to “house rules” would scare her.

If she had known, she would have gone to rest early instead of coming out to “inspect work.”

With the way she spoke, it made her seem pitiful and innocent, while Ruan Yaoyao appeared unreasonable.

But Wei Puyu, who could hear the inner thoughts: “……”

How could she not be scared? Imagine going downstairs for water and discovering the maid in your house might poison your entire family—anyone would be terrified.

Unfortunately, there was no evidence. Otherwise, they could have called the police immediately.

【Wait… has the poison already been added?!】

Wei Puyu and Yu Xiangqiao both stared at the tea in front of Ruan Yaoyao, instantly trying to recall whether anyone had already drunk it. Had Ruan Yaoyao taken a sip?

Ruan Yaoyao held the teacup, her body stiff.

【Yesterday, I only saw from the “details” that something like this might happen. To prevent it, I stayed silent when my children insisted on firing Ren Xuelan out of filial concern. How did she end up poisoning ahead of time?!】

【So this is partly my fault too?!】

She set the cup down. Ren Xuelan immediately grew nervous.

“Old Madam, why aren’t you drinking? I just brewed this tea—it’s your favorite Da Hong Pao, made with…”

【The water temperature is right, the cup is right—but there’s something extra in the water. I don’t dare drink it!】

【I’m human, not a god!】

Wei Puyu & Yu Xiangqiao: What a coincidence—we’re human too!

Ren Xuelan looked attentive. “Old Madam, please drink. It’s your favorite Da Hong Pao. Even if I’m leaving, let me serve you one last time. I might never have another chance.”

“No need. I’m not thirsty.” Ruan Yaoyao turned her head and called out, “Butler! Butler!”

The butler quickly came over. “Old Madam, what is it?”

“Why is she still here? Wasn’t she dismissed? You’ve already paid her wages, yet you’re still letting her work? Are you going to pay her salary yourself?”

The butler looked embarrassed and explained that Ren Xuelan had said she had worked for the Xu family for many years and had developed feelings for the place. Even if she had to leave, she wanted to do so properly and work one last day.

Seeing her sincerity, he hadn’t stopped her. However, he had warned her not to appear in front of Ruan Yaoyao and simply finish her last shift quietly.

In other words, he had agreed to let her work one final day—but not to serve tea, and certainly not to appear before Ruan Yaoyao.

Ruan Yaoyao grew angry. “Is this how you serve the Xu family? My husband chose you because you were conscientious and never caused us worry. And now? My husband is gone, so my words don’t matter anymore? Do you want me to ‘set three fires as a new official’ and burn you along with it?”

The butler hurriedly apologized. “I’m sorry, Old Madam. This is my fault. Please give me one last chance—I won’t make such a mistake again.”

“You’d better not. Remember, I am the employer. We pay your salary—not your colleagues. Prioritize our wishes.”

Ruan Yaoyao still trusted his abilities. After all, in all the years since she married into the family, he had never once caused her trouble in daily life.

This wasn’t a big issue—but the problem was the person involved. Showing kindness or consideration to others was fine, but not to Ren Xuelan—she was a cannon-fodder character destined to poison their family.

Showing her sympathy wasn’t kindness—it was courting disaster.

To teach the butler a lesson, Ruan Yaoyao immediately ordered the bodyguards to seize Ren Xuelan and called the police.

Ren Xuelan panicked. “What are you doing? Let me go! Using private force is illegal—this is a society ruled by law!”

Ruan Yaoyao looked at her speechlessly. “Oh, so you know it’s a society ruled by law? Then how could you still do something like this?”

“I… what did I do? I just poured you a pot of tea.”

“Yes, just a pot of tea—but this pot of tea could poison me to death.”

“Nonsense! How could I poison you? I’m just a pitiful orphan—how could I harm anyone…?”