Zhao Mama initially hoped to establish her own household, but later she began to plead with Madam Gu every day.

But Madam Gu was like a stubborn turtle that had swallowed a weight; no matter how much she was persuaded, she wouldn't budge.

“Madam, you can’t be so stubborn and headstrong anymore,” Zhao Mama said, looking at the bracelet that was already dangling from Madam Gu’s wrist. “As long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood to burn.”

Madam Gu said weakly, "Good nanny, it's alright. Just burn some calming incense in the evening. The mansion will be established in a few days. I can wait."

Granny Zhao sighed and went outside, just in time to run into Aunt Huang standing outside in the corridor, enjoying the breeze.

"Is Sister Qin sleeping?"

Perhaps because her daughter's illness was gradually improving, Aunt Huang's complexion had also improved a lot. Her skin became fuller and the yellow color gradually faded. The hot summer breeze blew a few strands of hair, and she even had a bit of the gentle and graceful look she had when she first entered the mansion.

Seeing Zhao Mama speak, he paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Yes, Qin-jie'er is getting better and better these past two days, and she has more free time than before."

Granny Zhao casually remarked, "This Physician Li is indeed quite capable."

Aunt Huang was full of gratitude and said, "Doctor Li is a miracle worker. He said that if Qin Jie'er takes good care of herself, her health will be even better than before she fell ill. I heard from Xiao Dong, who works for him, that he has been teaching Sixth Master the Five Animal Frolics these days, saying that it can also cure Sixth Master's long-standing weakness."

In the evening, you slept much more soundly than usual.

Hearing this, Aunt Huang felt a pang of sadness.

"Granny, why does that incense smell so different from the ones we use every day?"

"He thinks you're useful, that you've gotten involved with Granny Zhao, and that if you're pregnant, the Eighth Prince will make you his official wife?"

Madam Gu smiled as she spoke.

When Li Langzhong saw you, he asked, "How did you sleep those two days, elder sister? What did you eat?"

As soon as she entered the house, a porcelain bowl was thrown at her. Aunt Huang was on guard and was hit on the forehead, causing her to stagger and almost lose her footing.

Aunt Huang walked over and said with a weak smile, "It's alright. It's just a red mark. This old servant knows that Madam is not feeling well and it's inevitable that she will think less. But Madam should think of Master Duo and Eldest Sister and try to narrow her mind."

Aunt Huang paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "You've learned to talk now. Doctor Li is so skilled that he even saved Sister Qin. How much more so would he save Eldest Sister? Do you remember that Eldest Sister is a bit taller than Sister Qin?"

Aunt Huang smiled and said, "The calming incense we usually use is here. This old servant had someone try to get some from the old lady. I wonder if it will cause any harm to you, Madam."

As Dr. Li watched Da Dong pack his medicine chest, Aunt Huang whispered to him, "Dr. Li, may I ask you to take another look at Madam Ba's condition? Your illness is getting worse."

Normally, Aunt Huang would strike up a conversation with Granny Zhao, but today, perhaps because of the Eighth Madam's illness, she was feeling flustered and stood in the corridor, exchanging only a few words with Granny Zhao.

Aunt Huang answered all our questions with a smile, and then led us to the inner room.

Aunt Huang said, "Crying too much will harm your health. Stop crying. Light some calming incense and let the lady sleep a little less. Then the day will pass by again."

Doctor Li shook his head: "You are narrow-minded and have dragged this out for so long. I'm afraid that even if you can be cured now, you can only rest. If you delay any longer, you might lose your life."

After saying that, he was about to leave with Da Dong.

Granny Zhao sighed.

Li Langzhong said wickedly, "You believe me? How can I save you?"

Da Dong asked, "Master, are you willing to save him?"

“Madam, I watched you grow up. How could I betray you? Granny Zhao has a son, but no Qin’er. Eighth Master has long disliked you. Now even Concubine Zheng has fallen out of favor. Madam, have you forgotten?”

Aunt Huang paused for a moment, then knelt down with a thud, pleading, "Doctor Li, Madam has contracted that illness and is extremely suspicious. She believes everyone. I have been beaten and punished by Madam these past few days. I tried to persuade her, but I was forced to do so. If Madam continues to delay, I'm afraid she will die under suspicion."

Aunt Huang sighed and rubbed her forehead.

Aunt Huang asked, "What's wrong? Is it the young lady...?"

Aunt Huang nodded with a smile and wrote it all down.

"I know how you, my wicked eighth sister-in-law, manage the household. You even made a shortage of calming incense. But let me tell you, the things the old lady uses are often of poor quality, but a little fragrance makes you feel better."

"Why is that, Madam?"

Fan Chenrong nodded and went back to the main room.

Granny Zhao quickly replied, "The young lady is doing well too."

After saying that, he looked at Da Dong seriously and said, "You can tell him that we doctors are like bodhisattvas. Treating the sick and saving lives is our duty. Being kind-hearted is a bad thing, but it means we know how to keep our distance. You examined him, explained his symptoms, and prescribed medicine, but you trust us. Even if it weren't now, if your servants were begging you to treat them, you would probably still be willing. We shouldn't get involved. There are so few doctors in the world. Do we have to beg you to do it?"

Da Dong asked Physician Li, "Is there really any hope for the Eighth Madam?"

Fan Chenrong turned his back, his expression quickly becoming resolute. You went into the side room, took out the incense box Qin Yuan had given you, and quietly took out a pill, placing it outside the incense burner.

Aunt Huang was at a loss, and on the seventh day, she waited in the corridor for Doctor Li and Da Dong to come for a follow-up visit.

Aunt Huang nodded: "That's right. Eldest sister is recovering slowly, but she's strong and likes to sleep more."

Granny Zhao was taken aback and immediately said, "Aunt Huang, Madam is calling for him. You should also leave, in case Qin'er wakes up and looks for you. This child is becoming more clingy when she is sick."

Aunt Huang could only watch helplessly as Doctor Li walked away.

Before finishing the consultation, Doctor Li said, "I'll give you another acupuncture. Once you take the medicine, everything will be fine. However, the older child has been sick for a long time, which has damaged his internal organs. He needs to be properly cared for. I'll have you practice Tai Chi and Seven Animal Frolics with Eighth Master recently. It will make things worse. You must be very careful in the past, making sure he's not too hot or too cold."

Outside the house, Madam Gu called out to Fan Chenrong.

Doctor Li said angrily, "Did they prescribe medicine? They took the medicine according to the prescription and came to see you. What's the use of waiting until now to come to you? If they trusted you, they should have just asked someone else to go. Why delay like this?"

Madam Gu's voice was slow, high-pitched, and hoarse, as if she was very angry.

Tears welled up in Madam Gu's eyes.

By morning, Madam Gu seemed to be in a slightly worse mood, and her voice had lost some strength.

After a long while, she said weakly, "Granny, he came over so you could see if your height hurt him."

Doctor Li sighed, "It's no use him asking you for help. His wife is reluctant to seek medical treatment, so even if you go, it will still be fine."

Fortunately, Madam Gu was ill and her hands were too weak to do anything. Otherwise, she would probably have been beaten until she bled and had to lie in bed for several days.

Madam Gu nodded.

Behind her eyes, Madam Gu's haggard face was filled with panic and ferocity, as if she hated the betrayal of those around her, yet she was also struggling helplessly.

Aunt Huang agreed, saying, "Of course. No matter how capable the Lady of the Marquis is, she's still over ten years old, and she can't always think things through completely. The Lady is currently recuperating, so we still need you to handle things outside the mansion."

A hint of surprise flashed in Madam Gu's eyes.