"Grandma, all is well!" Nan Xianxian immediately replied.
Nan Zhaoxue and the others immediately bowed in respect.
Grandma Yun looked at them and said, "All of you, stand or sit to the side." What are you all doing rushing over here! Are you trying to cause trouble?
"Yes." Seeing that they were not getting anywhere, everyone quickly moved to the side to avoid upsetting Old Madam Yun. Aunt Jin, looking at Old Madam Yun's expression, thought coldly, "She's just an old woman on her deathbed! What's with all the airs! Years have passed, and her temper is still as awful as ever! When the Marquis returns, I'll have him send this old hag back to her Yunxiang Pavilion!"
Old Madam Yun pretended not to see the faces of some people. She had lived most of her life, and what hadn't she seen or understood about such thoughts and expressions? Old Madam Yun looked at the Ghost Doctor, "Old Doctor, as long as Cong'er agrees, I will allow you to treat Cong'er's legs in the mansion." As she spoke, she looked at Nan Xu Cong.
Nan Xuzong smiled slightly, "Grandma, Cong'er hopes to give it a try." He smiled and turned his gaze to Ji Wushang, "I hope to be able to stand up and hold her."
Ji Wushang blushed. He hadn't expected that Nan Xuzong would express his feelings so openly. However, his words clearly showed Grandma Yun how much Nan Xuzong loved Ji Wushang, and also revealed Ji Wushang's place in Nan Xuzong's heart.
Grandma Yun looked Ji Wushang up and down again. This was the eldest daughter of the General's Mansion. Indeed, she was quite suitable. Although this marriage was a divinely ordained union bestowed by the Emperor, judging from the current situation, Ji Wushang hadn't disliked Cong'er's leg ailment from the beginning. It was natural that Cong'er loved her so much. If she treated Cong'er well in the future, naturally this old woman would protect her!
"Ten miles outside the city, there is a pavilion called 'Queyue Residence.' I humbly request that the old lady allow me to take the young master to Queyue Residence for treatment. In three days, the young master will surely be able to walk with ease!" The Ghost Doctor smiled.
Those around her looked at Old Madam Yun, hoping she would say no. If this really happened, then in this Marquis's mansion, there would probably only be Nan Xuzong! And no one else!
"No!" Just then, someone quickly stepped forward from behind.
Everyone looked over.
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Everyone turned to look at him. Nan Jinxue quickly stepped forward. “No, Father hasn’t returned yet. How can we just hand over our elder brother to some wandering doctor of unknown origin? Grandmother, please don’t be fooled by these quack doctors. Otherwise, it will really harm our elder brother!” As she spoke, she stepped forward and respectfully bowed to Old Madam Yun.
After hearing what he said, Old Madam Yun somewhat agreed. After all, this itinerant doctor seemed to be very capable, but his verbal promises were not enough. She could not let Nan Xuzong take such a risk.
"Cong'er..." Old Madam Yun looked at Nan Xuzong, "Jin'er is right, we don't know how capable this itinerant doctor is, what do you think..." Old Madam Yun asked Nan Xuzong in a questioning tone, and Nan Xuzong smiled, "Grandma, I believe him. Although he's called an itinerant doctor, who can possibly guess how capable he is? To be honest, when I was playing chess with the old gentleman just now, observing his posture and techniques, I already had a good idea of his abilities! Eighteen years ago, he might have been able to deceive me, but after eighteen years, it won't be so easy to deceive me!" Nan Xuzong tried to be as tactful as possible, but everyone knew the implication!
"Besides, how will you know if you don't try? I appreciate your kindness, Second Brother!" Nan Xuzong's tone turned cold.
Nan Jinxue looked embarrassed by these words, but immediately said, "Shouldn't we wait for Father to come back before making a decision on this matter? What if something goes wrong? How will we explain it to Father?"
"I insist on this. If anything goes wrong, I, Nan Xuzong, will bear the consequences alone, how about that?" A hint of sarcasm appeared on Nan Xuzong's lips.
Nan Jinxue was even more embarrassed and could only stand aside, saying, "Then you can decide, brother!"
"Young Master Nan doesn't believe me? Fine, I'll show you what I've got today!" the Ghost Doctor said happily, stepping forward.
Grandma Yun was initially unhappy with Nan Xuzong, and then she saw the embarrassment on Nan Jinxue's face, so she remained silent for a moment. Just then, the Ghost Doctor spoke up, saying, "So, are you planning to show off your skills? Our Marquis's mansion will not tolerate your recklessness."
"Don't worry, Madam, I don't know how to act recklessly! The Second Young Master was just worried that my medical skills weren't good enough, so I'll take a look at him." With that, he stepped forward and walked up to Nan Jinxue.
Nan Jinxue stepped back slightly. "I don't need you to see a doctor! Don't scare me!"
"Well, Second Young Master, that's not how it works. I've observed your complexion, and it looks rather unwell. You've been indulging in too much sex. You should probably be more careful!" The Ghost Doctor stroked his white beard and chuckled.
Nan Jinxue felt utterly humiliated and angrily pointed at the Ghost Doctor, saying, "You quack, you're just spouting nonsense!"
Knowing he would be furious, the Ghost Doctor said, "Young Master Nan, you'd better not be angry. I have a good medicine here that will surely cure your illness!"
"Nobody believes you!" Nan Jinxue spat coldly, then walked to the side. Seeing the servants around her looking at her with strange eyes, Nan Jinxue was filled with resentment. However, she really wanted to get the good medicine that the Ghost Doctor had mentioned, because she had been feeling a bit weak these past few days.
Nan Jinxue was filled with doubt. After all, she really hadn't indulged in much lust. She had only spent a little more time with Youlan and Shuipei that night. How could she be considered indulging in lust? Something was wrong! She had to keep an eye on those two women! She didn't want to die at their hands!
When Grandma Yun heard the Ghost Doctor talk about Nan Jinxue's indulgence in sex, she was somewhat skeptical. But as the saying goes, mosquitoes don't bite eggs without cracks. And judging from Nan Jinxue's reaction, the extent of his indulgence was unknown, but it was definitely true!
"Jin'er," Old Madam Yun said, drawing out her voice slightly.
"Yes." Nan Jinxue stepped forward with her head bowed.
"Do you remember how your father taught you?" Old Madam Yun asked, looking down at him with a somewhat condescending air.
"Be strict with yourself."
"Okay, go down!" Old Madam Yun didn't want to scold Nan Jinxue in front of so many people. After all, she knew that hearing those four words would make him restrain his behavior, so she let it go!
Nan Jinxue responded softly with "Yes" and then walked out of Moxuan Garden.
"Doctor, I entrust Cong'er to you. I hope you won't disappoint me!" With sharp eyes fixed on the Ghost Doctor, Old Madam Yun sneered, the threat unmistakable.
Those standing to the side watched all this, not daring to utter a sound, yet also not daring to leave, all thinking about how to curry favor with Old Madam Yun later. After all, Old Madam Yun hadn't left Yunxiang Pavilion for several years, and now, it turned out that Ji Wushang had invited her down! If she continued to protect Ji Wushang, wouldn't that mean Ji Wushang would have absolute power in this Marquis's mansion?
This won't do! We have to fight for it no matter what! Otherwise, how can we maintain our standing in this Marquis's mansion in the future?
Ji Wushang watched as everyone schemed their own agendas, remaining silent and letting them do as they pleased. He knew that Old Madam Yun was a shrewd woman, long accustomed to the power struggles within the inner court. How could she not know what these people were up to? As long as he did his duty, acted appropriately at the right time, and remained within reasonable bounds, he believed Old Madam Yun would definitely side with him! Besides, there was Nan Xuzong, wasn't there? It seemed Old Madam Yun quite liked Nan Xuzong.
Nan Xuzong glanced at Ji Wushang, and Ji Wushang immediately and secretly walked to Nan Xuzong's side, looked at him, and asked softly, "Hmm?"
"I'll be away from the manor for a few days, so you'll stay here," Nan Xuzong said. He needed to check on Beigong Minhao and handle some matters, so he could only send people to protect her. After these few days, he would definitely stay here with her.
"Okay." Ji Wushang nodded. "Be careful."
Nan Xuzong gently squeezed her hand. "The weather changes easily. Take care of yourself and wear more clothes."
“You too.” Ji Wushang looked at him.
The couple didn't deliberately avoid these people during their conversation, but what outsiders could perceive was the deep affection and tenderness between the young master and his wife, their reluctance to part and their mutual cherishing. This aroused envy in some and jealousy and hatred in others.
As the two gazed at each other affectionately and whispered sweet nothings, Old Madam Yun recalled the events between herself and the old Marquis, and a sense of melancholy washed over her.
The others were quietly dismissed, leaving only the two of them in the Moxuan Garden.
Old Madam Yun was helped back to Yunxiang Pavilion by Aunt Chen. Upon hearing that Concubine Leng was pregnant, Old Madam Yun only gave her a lot of gold and silver as a reward and did not show any other reaction. None of the women in the backyard who wanted to curry favor with Old Madam Yun had any chance and could only return to their own courtyards in disappointment.
The Ghost Doctor smiled as he left the mansion, saying he would return at noon to fetch Nan Xuzong.
Yu Xue Garden.
Nan Jinxue swept everything on the table onto the floor in one swift motion. "This bastard, this quack! He's infuriating!"
"Husband." Zhao Yirou stepped forward gracefully, waving a silk handkerchief. She gently stroked Nan Jinxue as she approached. Nan Jinxue, exhausted from venting his anger, sat on the stool. Seeing Zhao Yirou approach, he snorted coldly, "What are you doing here!"
"Husband, how could you be so heartless as to say such a thing?" Zhao Yirou smiled, then stroked Nan Jinxue's chest, her soft, boneless hand gently touching it. "That quack doctor was just trying to scare you, husband. Why are you angry? If you get angry, you'll really be doing what he wants!"
"Speak properly!" Nan Jinxue wasn't buying it. She pulled her aside and made her sit down properly. "Just say what you have to say!"
"Yes. You just saw it, Old Madam Yun is siding with Eldest Brother and Da Sou! Husband, you really need to think about your future, Yi Rou is so worried!"
"Worried? If you're worried, then come up with a solution!" Nan Jinxue sneered. "A wife is subservient to her husband, you know that!"
"Of course I know. My husband, I have a brilliant plan!" Zhao Yirou said with a smile.
"Oh?" The previous plans were thwarted before they even began. This time, why not try a two-pronged approach? Nan Jinxue looked at Zhao Yirou, her meaning clear. This time, they would need Nan Aoyu's help!
In the Moxuan Garden, Nan Xuzong stuffed three brocade pouches into Ji Wushang's hands, saying, "If you encounter any difficulties, open them and see if they can help you."
Ji Wushang nodded, thinking of opening one of them, but Nan Xuzong immediately pressed her hand down, "No, only open them when you encounter something difficult. I believe you. Maybe when I come back, you'll still be wearing all three brocade pouches and haven't opened any of them!"
"Okay, I'll listen to you!" Ji Wushang smiled and put away the brocade pouch.
He hugged her from behind, and she said, "You have to be careful when you go out on business."
"Um."
"Where's the robe I made for you? Are you wearing it?"
"I'm wearing it," Nan Xuzong said with a smile. "I love it, it's so warm."
"That's good." Ji Wushang said softly, his lips curving into a smile of happiness.
The two quietly enjoyed this moment.
The afternoon sun shines on the beautiful Moxuan Garden.
Ji Wushang carefully sewed a new robe for Nan Xuzong, his face beaming with smiles. He was idle anyway, so practicing his skills wouldn't hurt.
At this moment, Hongfei walked in from outside, and seeing that no one was around, she immediately stepped forward and said, "Princess Consort."
"Hmm?" Ji Wushang said, "Let's talk inside."
"yes."
After tidying up, the two went inside together.
After listening to Hong Fei's explanation, Ji Wushang immediately asked, "Where did Madam Qi go?"
"I went to the City God Temple early in the morning to pray, saying that I wanted to pray for the elders and folks in the countryside."
"Oh? Okay, go and do something for me right now!" Ji Wushang immediately ordered, "Come back as soon as you're done!"
A short while later, Hongfei returned. "Princess Consort, everything has been taken care of!"
"Alright, now you must wait for the right opportunity and get Cuiwu to help!" Ji Wushang said calmly. How could he let others scheme against him? This time, he would give them a devastating blow!
"Yes!" Hongfei's eyes lit up upon hearing this. Ji Wushang saw that it wasn't time yet, so he went to bed for a short rest. He knew he would need to expend a lot of energy later, so he needed to get some rest first!
Just after the afternoon nap, when Ji Wushang woke up, she heard Zhu'er run in from outside and say, "Miss, the Second Master has sent someone to invite you. He says he wants you to go to the accounting office to see his newly prepared account books."
"Okay." Ji Wushang nodded slightly, put down his teacup, and looked outside.
Before leaving, he glanced at Hongfei, who then nodded slightly.
Ji Wushang took Zhu'er and walked out.
Accounting office.
Nan Aoyu was flipping through the ledger she had just made, rubbing her hands together as she looked back and forth at the ledger, then looked outside to see if Ji Wushang had come.
This is the best opportunity! Nan Xuzong isn't at home, it's the perfect time! If I succeed this time, the 200,000 taels of gold I entrusted to Lady Qi in the countryside will definitely be mine!
As Ji Wushang entered the courtyard, a servant immediately came forward and said, "Princess Consort, please."
"Hmm." Ji Wushang walked directly into the room, and Nan Aoyu quickly put down the account book in her hand and stepped forward, "Princess Consort, I've brought you all the account books you wanted!"
"Oh, right, and all the newly completed ledgers are here too." Nan Aoyu led Ji Wushang to the front desk.
"Okay, thank you for your hard work, Uncle. Let me take a look at the account books."
“Yes.” Nan Aoyu watched Ji Wushang open the ledgers, then quietly stood aside.
Pearl waited outside, standing respectfully.
Ji Wushang flipped through a few pages, then felt a little sleepy. "I'm a bit sleepy, I'll read on later!"
"Tired? Your Highness, did you say you were tired?" Nan Aoyu looked at Ji Wushang and immediately stepped forward. "Are you feeling very sleepy? Would you like to rest for a bit?"
"Hmm..." Before Ji Wushang could finish speaking, he immediately collapsed in front of the desk and fell into a deep sleep.
Zhu'er, who was standing outside, had no idea what was happening. Suddenly, she was struck on the back with a stick and immediately fainted. Several servants quickly dragged Zhu'er aside and left her there, then immediately went inside.
"Quickly, put her in a sack and carry her to Yixianglou!" Nan Aoyu immediately ordered. "After it's done, I'll give each of you five taels of silver!" Yixianglou is the most famous brothel in the capital. When celebrities and dignitaries come to the capital, they may go to Yixianglou to have a good meal and a night of passion.