As soon as they came out of Yong Xi Hou Fu, Hu Jie complained to Madame Hu: "Mother, you spoke too quickly, I couldn't stop you!"

  Mrs. Hu was already feeling uncomfortable, and upon hearing her daughter's complaints, she immediately added a layer of anger: "Why did I say it so hastily? Wasn't it to make the lady look at me with admiration? Am I doing it for myself? Others can scold you, but you can't! Isn't it all for your father, brother, and you that I have to swallow my pride and try to please others?"

  Hu Jie was scolded by her mother and felt uncomfortable, but she didn't dare talk back either, so she turned her face away.

  She didn't feel comfortable in her heart either.

  Her father indeed rose to prominence with the support of the Yong Xi Hou Fu, and this cannot be denied.

  They also relied on the Yongxi Hou Mansion to have today.

  The old lady and madam of Yong Xi Hou Fu seemed to enjoy their company on the surface, but what they really thought of them in their hearts, Hu Die was also very clear about.

  She sometimes even hated herself for not being born into the Marquis's household.

  Even if it's the concubine of Lord Hou, it's better than now, seeing her mother humble and lowly. She felt heartache for her mother like this, and also thought her mother was pitiful and couldn't bring glory to her, making Hu Jie feel very annoyed.

  She didn't speak with Mrs. Hu again.

  She didn't dislike her mother, but hated the unhappiness of her family life.

  Mrs. Hu is also annoyed.

  Song Pan'er's character is most clear to Mrs. Hu.

  Mrs. Yongxiang came with kind words to invite, and Song Pan'er agreed in a moment of excitement, so she let her daughter go see. But when Mrs. Hu goes, Song Pan'er will definitely ask Mrs. Yongxiang why she didn't come, at that time, it's likely to have the opposite effect.

  Song Paner is a strong-willed person.

  Mrs. Hu couldn't be invited, and Madame Yongxi would scold her in her heart for being incompetent.

  Mrs. Hu boasted all day with Madame Yongxi Hou that she had a good relationship with the three wives of the Gu family...

  Since we're good friends, why can't you invite me over?

  Won't it be slapping one's own face at that time?

  It's really hard to decide which way to go.

  Mrs. Hu and Hu Jie returned home first.

  When they arrived home, both mother and daughter felt better.

  Back home. Only then did I realize that Song Tan'er had someone send Laba porridge to Mrs. Hu in Yu Bao Hutong.

  Mrs. Hu took the opportunity to visit the Gu's home.

  Gu Jin followed Lu Yang Wang into the palace, and Madame Hu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

  She smiled and chatted with Song Wan'er for a while, only slightly revealing some news: "This year's situation is not good. There are battles in the south and also in the north. Previously, your family's old master was ill once, causing people in the capital to be worried and afraid to invite doctors from the Imperial Hospital; now the Imperial Hospital still doesn't have an official Taipan... who knows, the year hasn't even ended yet. Our side, the Houye of the Fu has also fallen ill..."

  Song Pan'er now has a strong sense of vigilance towards such things.

  The Ning family made such a fuss, which chilled her heart towards these people in Beijing.

  She smiled and didn't respond to Hu's remark about his illness. She only said: "This year's luck is a bit poor, but next year should be smooth."

  Mrs. Hu smiled and said yes.

  Then she shifted the topic to Yong Xi Hou: "From what I see, our lord's illness in the manor will probably drag on until next year. It's been half a month already... and he still hasn't recovered..."

  Song Pan'er glanced at Mrs. Hu.

  There was a hint of cold ridicule in her eyes.

  A cold smile flashed across her face, and Song Pan'er regained her calm smile, but she didn't say another word.

  Mrs. Hu and Hu Jie both felt a moment of awkwardness.

  I've always known that Song Pan'er has such a personality, but it's still not pleasant.

  Gu Jinzhi was in the palace again, and it's better not to say too much.

  If you offend Song Pan'er, things will get even more difficult later on. Song Pan'er is not someone who can be easily won over with a few sweet words.

  Mrs. Hu and Song Pan'er have been dealing with each other for years, and she knows best that Song Pan'er is not to be trifled with.

  She didn't dare say more and stood up to bid farewell.

  She took Hu Ge with her to report back to Yong Xi Hou Fu.

  Hu Jie didn't want to go and said: "Mother, I'll head back home first. You go and respond."

  Madam Hu did not press her either, and first sent her home before taking a carriage to Yong Xi Hou Fu.

  This time, she finally got to meet Madam Hou.

  Madam Hou met Mrs. Hu in the eastern wing of the resting quarters and said with a smile, "Just now, Yang's mother told me that you insisted on helping us to take care of our family and asked Miss Gu to come and see Master Hou. I'm really sorry about this... Your heart, I completely understand it, you are just like us, hoping for Master Hou's safety and well-being with all your heart. It's just that it's been a trouble..."

  It ended up with Mrs. Hu herself wanting to show off and taking charge of things by force.

  Mrs. Hu felt wronged in her heart!

  What did she say?

  It was obviously Yang's mother who told her to go.

  How dare Madam Yang act in such a manner without her husband's orders?

  Now, Madam has made it clear, as if it were all Mrs. Hu's own idea.

  Whether you come or not, it is also the emotional debt of Mrs. Hu to the Yongxi Hou Mansion. Gu Jinzhi only owes emotional gratitude to Mrs. Hu, and the Yongxi Hou Mansion does not owe Gu Jinzhi anything; whether you come or not, it is also Mrs. Hu's own loss of face, which has nothing to do with the Lord's affairs.

  Mrs. Hu cursed in her heart.

  Collecting her thoughts, Mrs. Hu looked worried and said to Madame Yong Xi: "I was too proud and boasted excessively. I just rushed to Yuanbao Hutong, but didn't see the master. Today is Laba Festival, Empress Dowager summoned Prince Lu Yang for a family reunion, and Miss Gu's seventh daughter also accompanied him. I've been waiting until now, but they haven't returned yet..."

  The face of Madame Yong Xi Hou slightly darkened.

  Mrs. Hu looked on, her heart racing with anxiety.

  She was afraid of offending the Yong Xi Hou Fu.

  Nowadays, Hu Ze's business is all dependent on the Yongxi Marquis Manor.

  Yong Xi Hou had a considerable reputation in the imperial court, and he also had many disciples. If he were to be offended, just one word from him could exempt Hu Ze Yu from his duties.

  Hu Zeyi has just been elected as Langzhong of the Ministry of Justice, and his footstep is not yet stable. Yongxi Hou is the Minister of the Ministry of Justice.

  Seeing Madame Hou's stern face and silence, Mrs. Hu lost her composure and hastily apologized with a smile: "It's my fault, I didn't handle this matter well. I'll go again tomorrow to ask."

  The lady of Yong Xi Hou's complexion improved by three points.

  She smiled and said, "What's the point of saying such things? Miss Gu is not at home, it's not your fault. Since you're showing filial piety, how could I refuse to let you in? Thank you for your trouble."

  Inviting Dr. Gu Jin to come and diagnose was turned into a gift from Mrs. Hu.

  While Yong Xi Hou's wife can accept this gift, Mrs. Hu should be overjoyed.

  Others haven't even had the chance to give gifts yet.

  Mrs. Hu had a bitter heart and found it hard to express.

  She was extremely annoyed in her heart.

  Getting up and leaving Yong Xi Hou's mansion, it was already lit outside, and the sky had darkened.

  The gate of Yong Xi Hou Fu hung two big red lanterns, and the hazy red light spilled all over the ground. But Mrs. Hu's heart was gloomy.

  A chill wind blew over her body, she shivered suddenly and got into the carriage.

  Mrs. Yongxi accompanied Mrs. Hu and chatted for a while before entering the inner room.

  Yong Xi Hou has fallen asleep.

  He just came and didn't have time to get up, so he pulled one on the bed.

  Although incense was lit in the house and clean bedding was changed, there was a kind of lingering stench that could not be driven away.

  It doesn't feel like I've been staying in the house for a long time.

  Suddenly came in from outside, a wave of nausea.

  Madam Yong Xi was a cleanliness freak, but at this moment her stomach was churning with wave after wave of nausea.

  A brocade screen stood as high as a person, and silk curtains hung down, dividing the inner room into two compartments.

  Yong Xi Hou is sleeping inside.

  The old lady was dozing off on the kang in the outer room.

  Ever since Yong Xi Hou fell ill, the old lady has been by his side day and night, only leaving to rest at night.

  She was afraid that others would not take good care of Yong Xi Hou.

  "Mother, why don't you take a rest?" After Madame Yong Xi entered, she first looked at her husband before lifting the brocade curtain and speaking with her mother-in-law.

  The old lady leaned against the large red floral quilt, her eyes closed in feigned sleep.

  Upon hearing this, she didn't open her eyes, but softly said: "It's alright, I understand in my heart, you don't need to say more."

  She is a woman of her word.

  "What did the young lady say?" The old lady asked Madame Yongxi again.

  "Madam Hu hastily said: 'She said she went, Miss Gu is not at home. Accompanied Luoyang Wang to the palace. I followed my mother's instructions and didn't take her words. She then said herself that she would go again tomorrow.'"

  The old lady still didn't open her eyes.

  She didn't react for a long time.

  Mrs. Hu didn't know if she had fallen asleep or not. She was about to call out, but heard Old Mrs. Hou say: "The young master's illness isn't incurable. Didn't Dr. Gao say that he needs to take medicine for half a month? Now it's only been ten days. You young people haven't experienced anything, and you're so anxious in your hearts. No matter how much nonsense is being said outside. I don't believe anything about Miss Gu. The bridges I've crossed are more numerous than the roads you've walked.

  "This medical skill requires accumulation and practice, no matter how great the doctor is, a ten-year-old child cannot have exceptional medical skills. There are many suspicious things going on outside, but I don't have the leisure to investigate. Since you insist on inviting her to feel at ease, then hurry up and send the young master's wife over."

  The old lady was not very enthusiastic about inviting Gu Jin to come and see Yong Xi Hou's illness.

  The old lady of Yong Xi Hou Fu was a worldly woman. She lost her husband at an early age, and her son succeeded to the title at thirteen years old; everything in this household was under her control.

  She would never be deceived by rumors and slanders like other women who stay at home.

  She is smarter than anyone else, otherwise how could she have raised such a capable son?

  It was Old Mrs. Hu, the wife of the elder master, who kept mentioning inviting Gu Jinzhi over.

  Madam Hu had heard about the affair between Marquis Ning of Yiyang and his household, so she felt a few points of curiosity and trust towards Gu Jin.

  She has indeed seen more of the world than old Mrs.

  After Yong Xi Hou fell ill, Old Lady's mood was calm and she sought medical attention without any urgency.

  If it weren't for Old Mrs., Hu's wife wouldn't know what kind of mess she'd gotten herself into.

  "Yes." Madame Yong Xi obeyed her mother-in-law's words, "Don't worry, Mother. Whether or not we can invite him, it's all the same to me, I'll just be a wife to that young man anyway."

  The old lady's lips finally had a satisfied smile.

  There are still five days left.

  The prescription written by the great doctor has been taken for ten days already.

  The great doctor said it would take fifteen days to see results after taking it.

  There are still five days before you can see the effect.

  What if it doesn't work out?

  The old lady was mentally prepared for this...

  The house fell silent once again.

  "......Madam, madam, Manager Li is back." A little maid came in and reported softly.

  "Please come in," said Mrs. Hu.

  Then he said, "Mother, I'll go out and talk to him."

  Li Zongguan, also known as Li Bingzheng, was the manager of the outer courtyard of the Hou Mansion. As the medicine given to Yongxi Hou had no effect after ten days, the old lady, although calm and composed, made preparations and asked Li Bingzheng to visit all over the capital to see if there were any other famous doctors available.

  Li Bingzheng went out for a whole day today and just came back now.

  "Let him come in and talk," said the old lady. "I also want to ask him."

  Madam Hu had no choice but to agree and ordered a young maid to invite Li Zheng into the house.

  Li Bingzheng also smelled the foul and filthy smell...

  He suddenly felt uncomfortable in his stomach.

  He stepped inside, his footsteps light, and knelt down to kowtow to the elderly lady: "Elderly lady, do you still remember Doctor Zhang? The one who followed Princess ** to Yanling Fu six years ago?"

  The old lady opened her eyes.

  That Dr. Zhang, of course, remembered it.

  "Is he back?" The old lady's tone was filled with a few parts of delight. She not only remembered, but also liked Dr. Zhang very much and believed in him.

  Unfortunately, the princess also believed him, so the former emperor sent Zhang Taizhen to Gongzhufu in Yanling Prefecture.

  Later on, the old lady never met a doctor with good fate...

  "No, no!" Li Bingzheng smiled and said, "Doctor Zhang several years ago, his hands were shaking a bit, he didn't dare to ask for diagnosis again, resigned from the ** Princess Mansion, returned to Suzhou to retire. The one I saw today is Doctor Zhang's nephew, named Zhang Yuan, who is a famous doctor in Suzhou and also a descendant of the Zhang family..."

  Zhang Taichun was born into a family of doctors from the Su Family Apricot Forest, and this old lady knew that.

  "I have the utmost faith in Zhang's medical skills..." The old lady's gaze softened slightly, "Their family has good medical skills and a good reputation, unlike some families that seek fame and fortune. Since he is Zhang Taigong's nephew and a famous doctor from Suzhou, let's invite him to come over tomorrow and take a look at Master Hou."

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