Gu Jiu was in poor health and felt tired after just talking for a while.

In addition, the long-term use of inappropriate medicine made her health even worse.

Fortunately, there is still time.

She just had a cold and inflammation, and her body was harmed by the inappropriate medicine.

As long as the prescription is changed and the medicine is made with good medicinal materials, she will get better soon.

"Girl, Sister Qingmei is here."

Xiao Cui deliberately lowered her voice, as if she was afraid that Taohong would know that she had called Qingmei over.

Gu Jiu heard the sound and looked towards the door.

Qingmei was a girl of seventeen or eighteen years old. She was wearing a washed-out dress and standing at the door with a haggard look on her face.

Tears flashed in her eyes, and she choked and said, "Girl, are you feeling better?"

"Qingmei, come here quickly." Gu Jiu waved at her.

Qingmei took two steps at a time, came to the bed and knelt down directly.

She looked at Gu Jiu's face and blamed herself, "I am sorry that I can't serve you, young lady. I made you suffer."

Gu Jiu smiled lightly, "I'm fine. Get up and talk."

Qingmei wiped her tears, stood up and sat on the footstool.

Gu Jiu said to Xiao Cui who was standing nearby, "Xiao Cui, go guard outside and don't let anyone in. If Tao Hong comes, just let her know at the door."

Xiao Cui opened her mouth, subconsciously wanting to refuse. Suddenly, she remembered Gu Jiu's previous temper, so she walked out silently.

After Xiao Cui left, Qing Mei lowered her voice and asked, "Miss, do you have something to tell me?"

Gu Jiu smiled with satisfaction. She was indeed a smart and pretty maid.

Gu Jiu was about to speak when he suddenly felt a pain in his throat and couldn't help coughing.

"Girl, are you okay?"

After coughing several times, Gu Jiu waved his hand and said softly, "I'm fine. Qingmei, let me ask you, are all the keys to Zhilan Courtyard in Taohong's hands?"

Qingmei nodded and said, "Ever since Taohong came here, all of the lady's belongings have been managed by Taohong."

Gu Jiu stared at the chest on the shelf. Inside was the monthly allowance she had saved over the years, as well as valuable cloth. It could be said that all her wealth was in that chest.

The cabinet was locked and the key was in Taohong's hand.

Gu Jiu clenched her fists. She had to get the key back. Financial power must not be controlled by an outsider.

"Qingmei, I have two things for you to do."

"Girl, just give your orders."

Gu Jiu stared at Qingmei. "First, go to the storehouse and get the medicine according to the prescription. Second, go see Li Chuan, the servant next to my brother. Tell him to invite the master to Zhilan Courtyard when he returns from the government office."

Qingmei looked up at Gu Jiu with a nervous expression, "What are you going to do, girl?"

Gu Jiu smiled softly, "I want you to come back to serve me, are you willing?"

"I am willing." Qingmei nodded repeatedly with tears in her eyes, "But I don't have the young lady's prescription. I went to the storehouse and didn't know what medicine to get."

Gu Jiu said: "Prepare the pen and ink, I will write the prescription for you."

Qingmei nodded and stood up to get pen and ink.

She thought that the girl must be familiar with the prescription since she took medicine all day.

Little did they know that Gu Jiu had figured out the prescription entirely from the taste he had taken before.

The pen and ink are ready.

Gu Jiu said, "Help me over there."

Qingmei helped Gu Jiu get out of bed, "Miss, be careful."

Gu Jiu gasped for breath. His body was so weak that it was even weaker than Lin Daiyu's. He had just gotten out of bed and walked a few steps when he started gasping for breath.

With Qingmei's help, Gu Jiu came to the desk.

The desk was next to the window, which was closed and the light was dim.

Gu Jiu said: "Open the window."

"Girl, be careful of the wind, it may make your condition worse."

Gu Jiu shook his head and smiled, "It's okay. I haven't seen the sun for a long time. Open the window and let me get some fresh air."

Qingmei obeyed the order and opened half of the window.

The mottled sunlight came in and reflected on Gu Jiu's face.

She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. It was the smell of sunshine, so nice.

She smiled gently, her eyes warm, and then she picked up her pen and began to write the prescription.

The small calligraphy with silk flowers appears weak and powerless, which is consistent with her current physical condition.

After writing the prescription, she handed it to Qingmei. "Go to the storehouse and get the medicine. If the women in charge give you a hard time, don't argue with them. Just take whatever herbs they give you. It doesn't matter if the herbs are inferior. I can use them in a big way."

Qingmei was worried, "What if that villain gave her moldy and spoiled herbs? How can the girl get better if she can't get good herbs?"

Gu Jiu laughed, "It would be great if the warehouse manager really gave you the moldy and spoiled herbs."

"Girl?" Qingmei was puzzled.

Gu Jiu said, "You don't need to ask too much about this matter. Just do as I say. Qingmei, I will definitely let you come back to me."

Qingmei's eyes filled with tears, "This servant is not worthy of you, young lady."

"You're worth it! You're my head maid, and I need you by my side. After you get the herbs, remember to go see Li Chuan."

Qingmei put the prescription close to her body and said solemnly, "Don't worry, young lady, I will definitely do what you asked."

Qingmei left in a hurry.

Gu Jiu sat at his desk, eyes closed, resting. The sun shone warmly on his face.

Xiao Cui stood at the door, wanting to go in but not daring to.

"Is that Xiao Cui? Come in."

Xiao Cui walked into the bedroom and said, "Miss, you are weak, you should go back to bed."

Gu Jiu opened his eyes and raised his hand, "Hold me."

Xiao Cui helped Gu Jiu onto the bed. Gu Jiu found a comfortable position, leaning against the headboard, holding a book in his hand and flipping through two pages.

Taohong watched the little maid boil the medicine, filter out the residue, and personally bring the medicine to the bedroom.

"Girl, take your medicine!"

Gu Jiu put down the book in his hand, coughed repeatedly, and looked sick and haggard. "Thank you for your hard work, Taohong. Please put the medicine on the table."

"The doctor said to drink it while it's hot."

Gu Jiu wrinkled his nose and said weakly, "It's too soupy, my throat hurts."

"Girl, listen to the doctor and drink the medicine quickly."

Taohong came to the bedside with a bowl of medicine, ready to force the medicine down her throat if she disagreed.

Gu Jiute looked at the medicine bowl in her hand with disdain and said dissatisfiedly: "It's too bitter and hot. I don't want to drink it."

"How can the girl get better if she doesn't take the medicine?"

"I've taken so many medicines in the past six months, but I haven't felt any better. It's obvious that Dr. Xu, who prescribed the medicine, is a quack. I won't take this medicine."

Taohong looked down at her, "Young lady, this is not the time to be petty. The mistress and the master have instructed us to make sure that you take your medicine properly. Xiao Cui, hold the young lady while I feed her the medicine."

Gu Jiu glanced at Taohong, and Taohong really intended to force-feed him the medicine.

Xiao Cui walked to the bedside and said, "Miss, you should drink the medicine while it's hot so that you can recover faster."

Gu Jiu looked guilty, his eyes soft, as if he had compromised. "Xiao Cui is right. Give me the medicine and I'll drink it."

Xiao Cui was very happy, "Sister Taohong, the girl is willing to take the medicine."

Taohong stared at Xiaocui with sharp eyes. "What a bitch! You've made her listen to you and not me. I've tried so hard to persuade her, but to no avail. And with just one word from you, she's changed her mind."

Xiao Cui looked uneasy, "Sister Taohong, why are you looking at me like that? Did I say something wrong?"

"Xiao Cui, come and help me drink the medicine." Gu Jiu added fuel to the fire.

Tao Hong suppressed her anger and said to Gu Jiu, "Miss, let this servant serve you. Xiao Cui is clumsy and I'm afraid she won't be able to serve you well."

Gu Jiu covered her lips with her hands, her expression was weak, but her tone was firm, "Xiao Cui serves me very well, I like her to serve me."

What he meant was that he didn't like Taohong serving him.

Taohong took a deep breath and said, "Miss, I will help you drink the medicine." Her tone was even tougher than Gu Jiu's.

Gu Jiu lowered his head and remained silent!

Neither talking nor taking medicine.

Taohong was immediately furious.

If Xiao Cui doesn't serve him, he won't take the medicine.

Good, very good.

Taohong said dissatisfiedly: "Young lady is really in a bad mood today. It seems that young lady dislikes my rough hands and feet and is not to her liking. Xiao Cui, you come and help young lady drink the medicine."

Logically, after she said that, the girl should have said a few soft words and stopped Xiao Cui from serving her, and the matter would have passed.

As a result, things did not develop at all as she expected.