Chapter 6, Delivering Medicine

Especially Ping'er, upon hearing that Jia Cong insisted on not gambling and only helped Jia Huan to throw once, felt a sense of relief in her heart

Inside the carriage, Jia Huan's small face turned pale with fright

Before Wang Xifeng could say anything, Ping'er exclaimed, "How does the master know this?"

How astute these two individuals are, they can certainly discern that what Jia Huan has said is likely true

In which year did you, Master Lian Er, not get beaten by the elder master?

To be honest, she is different from Pei Er; she truly does not regard Jia Cong with any importance, let alone hold him in her heart

Ping'er curiously asked, "How is this said?"

Lin Zhihao and his wife, Lin Zhihao's family, gained the trust and favor of Jia Lian and Wang Xifeng

Upon hearing Ping'er mention it, she naturally did not take a liking to it

Upon hearing this, Jia Huan immediately jumped up, but halfway through his leap, he fell back down under the piercing gaze of Wang Xifeng.

Well, it is just like that

What about the results

Hearing this, Ping'er scoffed and said: "Pah! What kind of grandmother do I count as? What I am doing is to cherish the blessings for the grandmother. That Zhang Zhenren from Qingxu Temple..."

Wang Xifeng, suppressing her anger and unable to vent it on Ping'er, directed it towards this convenient outlet that had just appeared.

Jia Huan, this unfortunate child, so very small in stature, was truly startled into a slight tremor by the sharp reprimand, which was exceedingly amusing

Jia Huan felt extremely wronged in his heart; why did he stop speaking? Clearly, it was because you did not give him the time to speak

After coming to an understanding, Wang Xifeng felt an indescribable sensation in her heart

Wang Xifeng glanced at her and said to Lin Zhixiao's family: "Alright, I understand, you may leave now... wait a moment."

She narrowed her phoenix eyes and said, "It really isn't certain..."

dawdling and procrastinating

Good you, Jia Cong, good you, Jia Cong

Wang Xifeng was just about to wave her hand to send Jia Huan back when she saw a maid hurriedly approaching, who was none other than the wife of the previous steward, Lin Zhixiao.

Let's leave it at that and not discuss these matters any further

Pah

The person who has arrived is indeed the second steward of the Rongguo Mansion, Lin Zhixiao

Jia Huan did not dare to say the word "no"; he accepted the medicine and left.

What are you looking at

Wang Xifeng's face flushed with a hint of embarrassment and anger as she spat, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

I see now

Wang Xifeng, aware that she had matters to attend to, did not regard Jia Huan with any importance and directly inquired, "What is the matter?"

It is only natural and just for a father to discipline his son

Wang Xifeng did not smile, but asked sternly: "Speak! Why would you dare to gamble in school instead of studying properly? You refuse to speak, right? Fine, this matter is not my concern anyway! Since the daughter of Jin Rong has come to us, let her go find the master and mistress, or perhaps go to your brother. Aren't you the one who is good at gambling? Just wait and see if your brother doesn't kick your guts out!"

Hurry up, take me directly to Donglu Courtyard, I need to confront him about this

In his view, going to Nan Hutong today was something he took Jia Cong to, and he also invited him as a host

Ping'er sighed upon hearing this and said: "It is not easy for him either; such a great sin has fallen upon the head of a child. How pitiful..."

He was ruthlessly betrayed by Jia Cong

Lin Zhixiao, upon hearing this, did not reveal a hint of information and said: "Only the message was conveyed from within, as for what it is, I do not know. Third Master, Second Madam is urging you quite insistently, you should hurry and go."

Except for a few individuals in the Jia family, everyone else regards the Lin family with a different perspective

Jia Huan, with a troubled expression on his small face, shouted towards Zhao Guoji, who was at the front of the cart.

After Zhao Guoji had finished, he was about to continue driving the cart, but suddenly he pulled the reins tight, jumped down from the yoke.

Ping'er sighed and said, "He is just a child, only a few years old, having fallen victim to a petty person. Why must he be punished so harshly... I originally thought that after that incident, he would avoid me in the future, fearing me. Who would have thought he would still smile like that? His eyes are so pure, filled with childlike innocence... Such a child, surrounded by such..."

She is clearly well-intentioned

What is going on today? Everything was fine, why did someone's aunt come to complain?

Unable to avoid the encounter, Jia Huan swallowed and quietly said: "Uncle Lin... Uncle Lin, what does Second Sister-in-law want with me?"

Alright, alright

Lin Zhixiao's family responded, saying: "I have heard that the East Road Courtyard has stirred up trouble again. The master sent someone to beat up Master Cong San to the brink of death, and also declared that Master Cong San is not allowed to go to the school anymore, lest his lowly nature corrupt the respectable descendants of the Jia family"

Others only see her commanding authority in the Jia family all day long, thinking it is glamorous, but who knows she is burdened with several mothers-in-law on her shoulders

As Lin Zhi Xiao was about to leave, Wang Xifeng called him back and said: "Go find some better wound medicine and have someone carefully send it over there. Don't let the eldest madam see it, otherwise, it will cause trouble... Forget it, just bring it here first."

Wang Xifeng's eyes flashed with a hint of curiosity. She paced a few steps and said softly, "I heard from the people below that the one in the eastern courtyard has changed since he fell seriously ill last year. As for how the master and the madam treat him, that is another matter. The maids and servants in that courtyard no longer regard him as their master. Previously, I knew his character; he was timid and afraid of trouble, always hesitant and never daring to cause a stir. But now, if they say he has become a different person, perhaps he really has the courage... Previously, I knew his character; he was timid and afraid of trouble, always hesitant and never daring to cause a stir. But now, if they say he has become a different person, perhaps he really has the courage..."

Hearing this, Ping'er gritted her teeth in anger and said, "This wretched gossip..."

Grandmother, why did you call for Third Uncle?

If one does not accumulate blessings, one may not meet a good end

This remark greatly angered Wang Xifeng and was also a significant taboo for her

The immortal Zhang from Qingxu Temple advised Wang Xifeng in person, stating that although her facial features suggested wealth and nobility, her narrow hall of impression, short and flat philtrum, and excessively sharp gaze indicated that she was not destined for a long life

The master and servant were having a minor quarrel when, coincidentally, Jia Huan arrived in a sulky mood.

Suppressing her thoughts, Wang Xifeng indeed taught Jia Huan a lesson again, warning him: "For now, let it be this way. If there is a next time, I will not take responsibility anymore. I will directly send someone to find your brother, or I will report it directly to the master and mistress, and see how you will face the consequences"

Especially her mother-in-law, who is truly not an easy person to deal with

Wang Xifeng scoffed dismissively and said, "What is there to be afraid of? Last time, didn't they also say that he was already beyond saving and to prepare for his funeral? Yet he recovered again, didn't he?"

Wang Xifeng let out a sigh and said: "Call Huan'er over to ask again... Do you not know what kind of person this Sister Huang is? Her words cannot be fully trusted; she might be trying to use me as a tool."

Wang Xifeng raised her eyebrow and cast a sidelong glance at Ping'er, half-smiling and half-serious, and said: "So, do you still remember the sentiment behind the flower he gave you back then?"

Jia Huan gritted his teeth in anger and recounted the events of today, although his account was disjointed and incoherent, both Wang Xifeng and Ping'er understood it clearly

Zhao Guoji bowed and greeted, "Steward Lin"

Wang Xifeng was truly displeased this time, scolding: "What nonsense are you babbling? Do you really take that old cow's words seriously? You must be wishing for me to be short-lived, so I can descend to hell sooner, allowing you to take my place as the legitimate matriarch, right?"

How righteous and generous a person he is

Wang Xifeng furrowed her brows and asked

Jia Huan sat in the carriage, his face full of indignation, muttering incessantly to himself

He exclaimed with urgency and anger: "Second sister-in-law, this is an injustice! What kind of person is Jin Rong? You can just ask anyone at the school and you will find out. He spends all day hugging and kissing with someone named 'Xiang Lian' and 'Yu Ai'..."

After sending off Jia Huan's wife, Jin, Ping'er curiously asked

Ping Er's pretty face immediately flushed with a rosy hue, and her almond-shaped eyes glared fiercely at Wang Xifeng as she gritted her teeth and said: "You are truly insane, daring to speak such nonsense!"

Please bring the ledger, so we can reconcile the accounts; it is time to distribute the monthly payments

In the Jia family, Wang Xifeng is the person he fears the most

Lin Zhixiao's family responded and soon went out, returning shortly with a package of medicinal ointment for wounds

Jia Huan repeatedly said: "Go directly to the East Road Courtyard, go directly to the East Road Courtyard..."

Wang Xifeng relied on them to manage the household and to execute the authority in her hands

Saying nothing, recalling one's own identity, it is inappropriate to speak such words, one can only press on.

Wang Xifeng exclaimed to the heavens: "I am clearly speaking the truth! Back when you married into the Jia family, in the East Courtyard, that foolish boy, not knowing which mischievous spirit had deceived him, mistook you for me and eagerly sent you a flower as a gift. Of all the flowers he could have chosen, he had to send a white chrysanthemum... For this, he was indeed given a thorough lesson by the master, and he couldn't get out of bed for many days.

It's not that she has a particularly good relationship with Jia Cong. Being kind-hearted, she simply hopes that the poor child won't take the wrong path...

Moreover, nowadays she lives and works in the second house as the daughter-in-law of the main house, and to say that there is no awkwardness would be untrue

Ping'er was extremely angry upon hearing this

Rest assured, he comes from humble beginnings, yet his fate is rather resilient

Wang Xifeng shook her head again, and the five phoenix hairpin between her temples swayed gently

The eyes are not eyes, the nose is not a nose, the gaze flickers, and the face bears a lewd expression

Ah!

Moreover, being beaten twice is nothing significant

After she entered and saw Jia Huan was also present, she hesitated for a moment and did not speak up

At this point, Ping'er felt a surge of emotion and her eyes became somewhat red

Jade is so precious, yet just the other day, didn't the master beat him half to death?

Therefore, she cannot be said to have any good impression of Jia Cong

The simple way of the Lin family: "Grandma Huang left Grandma's place and went to the East Courtyard, where she met the eldest lady and expressed her intention to pay her respects."

Jia Huan, upon hearing this, became even more frightened and dejectedly said, "Well... then, that's fine."

She just did not expect that such a child, growing up in such an environment, would not turn out crooked

Ping'er laughed and said, "Then she must have misunderstood her intentions."

The cause of all this is Jia Cong's mother, who hails from a brothel.

Jia Huan lowered his head in fear and said weakly, "Second sister-in-law, everything I said is true..."

Zhao Guoji is beyond help; attempting to persuade him seems futile, and it would be a waste of breath, as he is inherently a dull-witted person

Jia Huan looked as if he had been frightened, his small face pale, responding in a series of affirmations.

Upon seeing this, Wang Xifeng let out a laugh, saying: "Alright, alright, considering the mercy of our kind-hearted Granny Ping'er, as long as he doesn't go too far with his antics, we shall let him off this time!"

This coward, truly frightened to the point of her heart racing, her small face pale, cried out: "Second sister-in-law, it wasn't me, it really wasn't me who won the gold, it was Jia Cong... it was Jia Cong!"

Therefore, it should only be said: "We have already arrived at the Duke's residence..."

That is all his bragging

Therefore, Zhao Guoji did not dare to be negligent

A middle-aged man emerged from the corner gate on the west side of the Rongguo Mansion, gesturing to stop him.

Without mentioning anything else, just his background alone is fundamentally unpresentable

Upon hearing this, Wang Xifeng exchanged a glance with Ping'er, both of their expressions not looking very good. After a pause, Wang Xifeng continued: "If it wasn't you, then how could they say that you and Jia Cong insisted on dragging Jin Rong into gambling? Instead of focusing on your studies, you opened a gambling den at school!"

... ...

Ping'er sighed and said, "Last time he almost couldn't recover, this time I fear that..."

Wang Xifeng said: "Give it to Huairen, let him go deliver it. It is all his doing, if he doesn't go, who will?"

Lin Zhixiao was taciturn and merely nodded, without saying anything to Zhao Guoji.

Taking a few steps to the front of the car, facing the quiet carriageway: "Third Master, Second Madam requests your response."

After Jia Huan left, Wang Xifeng said to the worried Ping'er: "Alright, let's leave it at that. The master has given his reprimand, and if we go out of our way to deliver medicine, wouldn't that just make things uncomfortable for ourselves? The eldest madam will have something to say about it again."

This woman, like Lin Zhi Xiao, speaks very little on ordinary days, but is efficient in her work, earning the utmost trust of Wang Xifeng

Do not be misled by what he says to others at school; his second sister-in-law treats him exceptionally well, giving him a considerable amount of money to indulge in his whims