Mrs. Wang returned to her room, clutching the glass bottle, and swallowed a Yangrong Pill, soaking in the rich fragrance of the medicine. Suddenly, she laughed, but as she laughed, tears streamed down her face.
"Lady, what’s the matter again?" Nanny Shen came in with freshly brewed tea and was shocked to see her .
Mrs. Wang wiped her tears and said, "Nanny, I used to think that marrying into the Qin family was just following my parents’ orders and the matchmaker’s words, that every girl must go through this, so it didn’t matter who I married. But now, I feel that my life isn’t so bad after marrying into the Qin family."
Nanny Shen was slightly taken aback, feeling somewhat heartbroken, and replied, "Your life is naturally not bad, and it will only get better once the Third Young Master returns." To keep her from overthinking, she pointed at the bottle and asked, "Is this from the young miss again?"
Mrs. Wang sighed, "Yes, I truly feel unworthy, not knowing how to repay her. After sharing my heartfelt thoughts with her, I feel even more that I’ve lived all these years, yet I’m not as composed as her when facing setbacks, even though she’s just come of age."
"It seems the young miss has a great aptitude for cultivation and is a truly wise person. You needn’t try too hard to please her, Lady. From what this old servant sees, the young miss is very perceptive. Just treat her with a normal heart, protect her, and trust her."
Mrs. Wang nodded, touching the bottle, feeling a warm current inside.
Shandong, Langya Wang Family.
Wang Family’s fourth branch, Shoukang Courtyard.
As soon as Mrs. Zhang Quan entered the manor, she headed straight to Old Mrs. Wang to report back, knowing that the Old Lady was waiting. Seeing her, Mrs. Zhang Quan’s face was so gaunt that it shocked everyone.
"Old Lady, are you really feeling unwell?"
Her words blurted out unintentionally, causing the others present to frown, wondering how a simple trip out could cause Mrs. Zhang Quan to lose her touch in speaking.
Mrs. Zhang Quan realized her mistake and quickly added, "Old Lady doesn’t look well, I spoke out of urgency."
"The weather has changed, the Old Lady caught a cold and has been feeling depressed, her recovery is yet incomplete. Hurry and tell us, how is the Lady doing over there?" The Old Lady’s personal nanny prompted.
Mrs. Zhang Quan hastily produced a letter from her bosom and passed it over, adding, "The Lady is doing well overall, asking the Old Lady to rest assured. Although life isn’t as good as before, they are still getting by without worries about food or drink, and there are still a few servants taking care of things at home..."
She recounted all that she had seen and heard at the Qin family’s old mansion.
Everyone felt relieved and comforted the Old Lady while going through the letter written by Mrs. Wang. Every line exuded longing and self-blame, causing the Old Lady to shed another round of tears.
After finally soothing the Old Lady, Mrs. Zhang Quan, remembering something in her sleeve, signaled to Old Mrs. Wang.
Old Mrs. Wang said, "You all may leave now, Mrs. Zhang Quan will assist me in changing."
Mrs. Zhang Quan followed her inside. Upon entering the inner room, she presented the precious item and reiterated Mrs. Wang’s words.
Old Mrs. Wang was astonished, opening it and exclaiming, "It truly is from Changsheng Hall, how did that child manage this?"
Mrs. Zhang Quan, not daring to comment too much, reverently replied, "The young miss is a cultivator from the Mystic Sect, quite imposing, truly fitting the young miss’s demeanor. Before I left, she mentioned that your illness had worsened, which is why I was surprised upon seeing you – she really has Divine Insight!"
Old Mrs. Wang, a devout Buddhist, always revered those who practiced cultivation and eagerly said, "Tell me about the child."
Mrs. Zhang Quan eagerly shared her impressions and knowledge about Qin Liuxi.
"Utmost sincerity and nature." Old Mrs. Wang, fingering her Buddha Beads, mused for a long while, "What do you think, with her capabilities, can she cure the child from General Quan’s family? If she can, wouldn’t the Quan family be indebted to her? The Quan family in the northwest is almost like a ruler there."