Chapter 7 Incident

Everyone accompanied the matriarch in the garden for a while. Then, Mama Chen came over and whispered a few words in the matriarch's ear, after which she dismissed everyone.

Ronghua sighed, fortunate that Mama Zhou was greedy. As the eighth young lady raised outside the main household, her status was low, and since the matriarch had not given any special instructions, Muxin took advantage of this loophole

There are only a few of you left in the residence now, you should interact more often," the matriarch advised the sixth young lady, "Your eighth sister has just entered the residence, and as her elder sister, you need to take care of her more.

The lady looked at the trees and smiled, "I wonder where your father found such a rare thing. It looks like this in autumn and winter. I like it. Last year, I had someone plant one in my yard, but by autumn, the leaves had withered and turned yellow. Yet, these two trees in her yard never seem to wither at all"

Chun Yao then said: "This girl is named Mu Jin, selected by Mama Zhou. She is diligent and has a good appearance. Miss, you should give her a try. If she is useful, keep her by your side."

Mugun quietly said: "Miss, you really startled me last night, but fortunately you found a way to escape"

The matron brought the hands of the two individuals together, and Ronghua's fingertips brushed against Yaohua's, feeling icy to the touch

She did not expect Jinxiu to be so seriously ill

That is her marriage

In this way, it can also be considered fate

Madam examined him repeatedly and said, "What is the matter? Your complexion looks so poor."

The recent marriages of the Tao family have all been to families of high status, a level that even Yan Hua does not find acceptable

Yao Hua smiled warmly and said, "Hello, Eighth Sister."

Qiu He said: "The young lady cannot do without this; she instructed me to personally deliver it."

Miss Ba had injured her right leg when she was young, and during cold weather, the site of the injury would ache severely. Ronghua had just awakened from this body, and the old ailment in her right leg was acting up. Her aunt bought a medicinal lotion from a foreign land, and after applying it several times, it gradually improved

Chu Xiao hurriedly said, "The second young lady did not sleep well last night; she probably thought of the fifth young lady again"

Chun Yao led Rong Hua into the main lady's room. As soon as they entered, they heard a sorrowful weeping from within. It turned out that someone had arrived even earlier than them. Peering through the glass curtain, Rong Hua turned her head and saw Sixth Miss Yan Hua. After three years of absence, Yan Hua had become even more beautiful than before, especially with her tear-streaked face, which evoked a sense of pity.

Only towards one's own children will such affection be expressed

Mother Cui smiled with satisfaction, just as she was about to look into the box, when the young lady's maid, Qiu He, hurried over. Without saying a word, she reached out and took the box away, causing Mother Cui's smile to freeze on her face

Ronghua turned her profile to look over.

Ronghua looked at Yanhua, whose eyes were red and swollen. ... To display such a heart of compassion and filial piety so early in the morning ... . ... The eldest madam came from a prominent family, and these little tricks were all ones she had employed before; in the eyes of the eldest madam, Yanhua's performance was merely a source of amusement.

Mugun shook her head, "The physician in the residence prescribed some medicine for Jinxiu, but there has been no improvement. She has been mumbling incoherently in bed all day. According to Mama Zhou, if there is still no improvement in a few days, she will have to be taken out of the residence."

On the second day, Ronghua deliberately got up early to pay her respects to the matriarch. From a distance, she saw the maid's mother carrying various boxes, sending the young lady back to the residence, while the steward from the Cui family was busy nearby, saying, "Be careful with those."

Qiu He passed by Rong Hua calmly, reaching out to properly close the box that had not been covered well. A special fragrance wafted out from the box along with the *illustrations* inside, causing Rong Hua to glance at the brocade box in Qiu He's hand.

Mugun stood up and smiled, "Miss, I finally get to see you."

The bright smile, gentle and truly emanating from the heart, instantly revealed undeniable compassion

Chun Yao accompanied Rong Hua into the room. As Rong Hua sat down, a maid brought a cup of tea.

Mother Chen was also busy at the side saying: "As the old saying goes, dreams are the opposite. In my opinion, Miss Liu's dream is exceptionally good."

This is true pampering

This girl, Mu Jin, remains completely unaware.

Yanhua's eager and urgent demeanor ... . ... Ronghua looked at the embroidery on her sleeve, and Yanhua was not usually an impatient person, unless it was a critical moment

Madam said this, and a faint smile gradually appeared on her face

Miss Liu's tears were finally persuaded to stop

Chun Yao said: "There are still some items bestowed by the madams that have not been properly arranged. I will first go and set them in order, and then I will come to serve."

Madam sighed, "You have so many sisters, how is it that you can't let her go?" She then turned to Ronghua and said, "Your second sister and fifth sister are the closest. When your fifth sister left, she was heartbroken and cried herself sick."

The second young lady's maid, Chuxiao, hurriedly ran over, saluted Mother Cui, and respectfully handed over the box in her hand, "This is the item that the eldest young lady just sent someone to request."

Such a pure smile brings Ronghua back to many years ago. Whenever she saw Yaohua, who had a pale complexion and a frail body, in her childhood, she could not help but feel a closer affinity towards her

Qiu He did not stand on ceremony and directly took the box away

Now, Advantech speaks well of her in front of the lady... While speaking, he also observes the lady's expression, seemingly trying to infer the meaning behind his words.

At the research and development point, "Sister Eight is so beautiful that anyone who sees her would surely like her," she said, turning her head to look at Ronghua, her large eyes filled with the warmth of deep sibling affection.

Madam saw Ronghua and waved her hand, saying, "Come here quickly." Then, with a loving smile, she introduced, "This is your sixth sister. You see, I had a dream last night where I was ill, and she rushed over early in the morning. This child is very filial, and my concern for her was not in vain."

Ronghua could not help but raise her head upon hearing these words, instinctively looking towards Yaohua, only to find that Yaohua was also gazing at her.

The second young lady remains unchanged, fond of flowers and plants, and enjoys fragrances. She has always been the kindest person in this household, and the maid in her room is just like her, appearing amiable and warm, without a trace of arrogance.

The eldest lady had not yet entered the house when the second young lady came out to greet her. Upon seeing the eldest lady, the second young lady affectionately called out, "Mother." Her gaze carried a hint of a smile, her lips were a pale pink, lacking some of the healthy glow, and her slightly pale face evoked a sense of pity in those who looked at her

Speaking of this, Ronghua recalled, "Have you heard how Jinxiu's condition is?"

It is much better now, and it doesn't hurt as much. The name "Mugua" was given by her; back then, when she went to the mass grave to find the resting place that Tao's family had sought for her, she encountered Mugua there and brought this barely alive girl back with her

In recent years, she has gradually adapted to this old ailment; the occasional dull pain has long ceased to concern her

Madam pulled Ronghua aside for a conversation, which was nothing more than to insist that the servants should not be used and that she must be informed if she was uncomfortable with her living arrangements

The sun has risen, and the lady looks at the weather outside, stands up, and says, "Let’s go to your second sister's place and the library"

Madam Cui smiled and greeted Ronghua, "Eighth Miss, are you going to the First Madam's place? Hurry along, the Madam is waiting for you right now"

Madam is comforting Yan Hua, "It's just a dream, you see, my child, you are too heavy-hearted..."

Advantech is not someone who casually shows kindness to others. When her younger brother, who was not yet one year old, fell ill and passed away, her biological mother, the fourth concubine, fainted. She did not inquire about it at all; instead, she devoted herself entirely to attending to the first lady, who was suffering from a cold.

Upon seeing the considerate girl, Rong Hua couldn't help but reveal a faint smile on her face, but the smile was fleeting. "Did we not agree that I would find a way to bring you closer? How could you be so bold, my dear girl?"

This matter is purely a stroke of luck; if there were any mistakes, Muxin would not be able to come here. If she wishes to have this girl again, there would be countless obstacles in between.

Mother Cui forced a smile and said, "Yes, I was just thinking of sending it to the young lady."

In the span of three years, the changes here have been the most significant, and the scenery within has been meticulously crafted, all of which is to the liking of the second young lady. Although it is now late autumn, the few peculiar trees in the courtyard still appear lush and verdant.

Ronghua gently lifted the teacup and sipped tea slowly, while Muxin obediently squatted down to massage Ronghua's legs. Placing her hand on the right knee, she rubbed it for a while. Muxin then raised her head and asked, "On such a cold day, does your old injury still hurt, Miss?"

I originally thought this courtyard was relatively warm, so I allocated it for her to live in, but I did not expect that this girl would end up living in such a prime location

Retracting my thoughts, I have already arrived at the courtyard of the Second Young Lady

Most of the young ladies in the mansion have married off. After the eldest sister married into the marquis's family, the Tao family became lively, with engagements being arranged one after another. Now, only the ailing second young lady, the sixth young lady, and the eighth young lady remain in the family, along with the seventh young lady from the second branch of Tao Zhengqian's family, the ninth young lady, the eleventh young lady, and the tenth young lady from the third branch of Tao Zhengchuan's family.

Chun Yao introduced Mama Cui to Rong Hua, who was also someone the main wife relied on. Rong Hua obediently called out, "Mama."

What kind of marriage could possibly require Advantech to go to such great lengths

The play of maternal kindness and filial piety must continue to be performed

Mugun looked at Ronghua with a stern face and immediately pleaded, "Good Miss, I have been very careful. Ever since I entered the mansion, I have been showing respect to Mama Zhou, waiting for this day."

Mother Cui took over, and Chu Xiao lifted the lid of the box, saying, "It is just two sachets." Chu Xiao's smile was warm, and her words were gentle, making anyone who saw her feel at ease

Over the years, no matter how I advised you, it was of no use. The matron took Yaohua's hand again, saying, Now it's good, you have gained another sister, what a coincidence, this sister is also named Ronghua. In the future, you should get closer to each other and not dwell on the people from the past. If you continue to torment your body like this, you will truly drive me to despair.

Ronghua noticed the flicker in Yan Hua's gaze and couldn't help but feel a stir in her heart as she recalled what the young lady had said last night

Although Yao Hua is a legitimate daughter, she does not disdain her status as a concubine's child. They read the same books, discuss the same poetry, and share their feelings, always being the best of sisters in the household.

That girl was quite clever in appearance, with a hint of shrewdness in her brows and eyes, and she respectfully greeted Ronghua.

If Mrs. Da were so easy to deal with, she wouldn't have kept a low profile all those years... If it weren't for being overwhelmed by joy in the end, she would have long since... It's better not to mention the past.

Critical moment

The illegitimate daughter, in her constant disputes, merely seeks a marriage that can evoke envy from others

Ronghua nodded, and she officially had a personal maid by her side

After Chun Yao left, only Rong Hua and Mu Jin remained in the room