"Grandma, Grandpa, don't think too much about it. If Grandpa is watching from heaven, he certainly wouldn't want you to be upset because of him."

“That’s true,” Grandma Jiang realized. “Father-in-law, don’t think too much about it. Huang Mu has always been filial. If he knew you were unhappy because of her, he would definitely be upset.”

Grandma Jiang now wants to slap herself.

Why bring this up out of the blue?

She was right to feel sorry for her daughter, and she also felt sorry for her son. Her own daughter was living a good and warm life, no matter what, but Huang Mu was already gone at such a young age.

Besides, there are men in the family; if the young ones aren't enough, there are still the old ones!

My daughter's husband is indeed gone, but she still has her parents!

With this in mind, Grandma Jiang made a decision.

“I know,” Old Mrs. Huang’s eyes were a little red, “that’s why it’s so painful. My son didn’t do anything heinous, so how could he have died at such a young age?”

"It's fate!"

With another sigh, Grandma Jiang moved closer to her old friend and hugged her to comfort her.

Seeing this, Xie regretted her decision even more and offered dry words of comfort, "Grandma, the past is the past. Things are getting better and better now, and we should always look forward."

No matter how good your father-in-law was, he's gone now. Saying these things will only add to your sadness, and there's really no need for it.

"Yes," Old Mrs. Huang composed herself and quickly returned to the main topic, "Your mother can't be delayed, let's go find Doctor Gu right away."

"Uh-huh!"

In the room, Jiang Nuan had finally arranged a mini-array and was resting, eating pastries and relaxing.

The kitchen skills are getting better and better, and the variety of dishes they make is increasing. In particular, their signature pea and red date cake is sweet but not greasy, and it nourishes the body and improves complexion. Paired with a cup of refreshing cloud and mist tea, it's simply irresistible.

These days, when you can eat whatever you want and not gain weight, are truly enjoyable.

Suddenly, hurried footsteps came from outside the door. Jiang Nuan opened the door and said, "Mother, Doctor Gu, what brings you here?"

After carefully examining her daughter and finding nothing amiss, Old Lady Jiang frowned. "Has she really become a sage?"

"Huh?" Jiang Nuan was completely confused. "Why are you suddenly saying that?"

"You haven't eaten for almost two days!"

“Oh,” Jiang Nuan said nonchalantly, “I’ve already eaten some pastries.”

“I have already asked the servants at home, and they have not sent anything over.”

“The pastries I stored before,” she said, pointing into the room, “look, there’s still half a plate left on the table.”

"You only eat this little bit?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan's face turned embarrassed. Unconsciously, she had already eaten three plates, but she still didn't feel very full. She was almost like a pig!

Even though she knew it was a problem with the cultivation technique, she didn't want others to know.

"No, there are some others."

"Dr. Gu," Old Lady Huang said directly when she saw Jiang Nuan's nonchalant attitude, "you can take her pulse."

"Taking my pulse?" Jiang Nuan was taken aback. "I'm not sick!"

“Whether you’re sick or not, you have to take your pulse,” Old Mrs. Jiang said with a frown. “Don’t take your health for granted.”

After saying that, he looked at her threateningly.

She felt that her daughter had really gotten carried away; she was clearly a fraud, but she thought she was a real person.

Such a grown man doesn't know how to eat on time, causing his whole family a lot of worry.

Jiang Nuan had no idea that missing a meal would cause such a commotion. Seeing her mother's determination to check her pulse, she had no choice but to give in.

Judging from her complexion, Doctor Gu felt that Jiang Nuan was in good health. After taking her pulse, he was completely relieved. "She is fine, and her stomach and intestines are also fine."

“I told you there was no problem,” Jiang Nuan said, shrugging. “Why won’t you believe me?”

"It's all because you, you brat, refuse to eat," Grandma Jiang said angrily, slapping her daughter. "You're such a grown-up and you still don't know how to eat on time, making the whole family worry."

After saying that, still not satisfied, he hit the man twice more.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan was speechless.

Since she arrived, she has eaten on time every day, without missing a single meal.

In fact, not being able to eat three meals a day is the normal state.

Especially when doing various experiments, eating one meal a day is already quite good. When busy, there is no time to sleep, let alone eat. They can only fill their stomachs with chocolate.

After eating on time for so long, she has forgotten what kind of life she used to live.

But it's just one day without food, why make such a fuss?

"Don't worry, Mother, I'll go eat right away."

Perfect timing, she wasn't full yet, and the space needed to be replenished with some supplies.

Grandma Jiang wanted to say something, but Grandma Huang stopped her.

She gave a very gentle smile and said, "The kitchen is all set and waiting for you. Let Jiaojiao have some with you."

"Mom, I'll eat with you."

As he spoke, he took Jiang Nuan's arm and walked towards the side hall.

"Why won't you let me speak?" Grandma Jiang asked, puzzled. "This child is already willful. If we don't stop him, he'll only become more and more outrageous."

“She’s had it tough too, don’t be too harsh on her,” Grandma Huang shook her head. “The family is all relying on her now, so let’s just go along with her on these little things and not say too much.”

She paused for a moment, then sighed, "She has done enough. As her elders, since we can't provide for her, we shouldn't hold her back."

“How can this be called holding her back? It’s not that we’re worried about her health,” Grandma Jiang disagreed. “We’re just doing this for her own good.”

“But she doesn’t need it,” Grandma Huang shook her head. “Yaya is already a grandmother. She knows what she’s doing and doesn’t need us to interfere.”

"Okay then!"

Grandma Jiang was very reluctant, but she knew that this was indeed the truth.

The daughter is the head of the household; ultimately, the family should listen to her.

"Be more understanding; she's really had a tough time."

Upon hearing this, Grandma Jiang's eyes flickered.

Before coming here, she agreed with this statement. Now, she only feels that her daughter is still that carefree, silly girl.

A group of people felt that it wasn't easy for her to support the family, but she probably didn't feel that way at all.

Jiang Nuan really didn't feel anything.

After hearing Xie express her heartache, she choked on a mouthful of chicken soup and coughed for a while before stopping.

"What's so difficult about me?" Jiang Nuan asked, utterly puzzled. "How many people in the entire Great Zhou have the good fortune to just laze around all day?"

What exactly are these people imagining?

Since arriving here, almost everything has gone smoothly for her; she herself wouldn't believe it if she said she wasn't cheated.

In the dead of night, she would dream that she was the most beloved child of Heavenly Father.

"Mother has to support such a large family and deal with the intrigues of the court," Xie's voice choked with emotion. "She has arranged things that even men cannot do, and she has done them all so well. How could she not be exhausted?"

If she were more capable, she wouldn't just be confined to the inner quarters; she could at least be of some help.

“I didn’t do anything,” Jiang Nuan said helplessly, spreading her hands. “It’s not what you think.”