She hadn't even shown the Marquis Gu the records of Madam Gu's embezzlement before Madam Gu was already exhausting herself to death.

That's really impressive.

Qin Yuan calmed herself down and said to Cui Ming, who was standing to the side dumbfounded, "Go and get those incense balls, and pack a lot of them."

Cui Mingmu walked out blankly.

Doctor Li frowned and said, "Since Madam Gu is so wary of you, I'm afraid you'll be a problem in the future."

Qin Yuan asked, "How do you know?"

What trouble could a fool possibly cause by risking his life?

Li Langzhong said, "I've seen this kind of thing many times. There are countless private matters in the inner quarters. I and Physician Liu were both in the mansion, but she died of illness. Those who know her say she brought it on herself, but those who don't know her wouldn't think that way."

"hiss……"

Qin Yuan was startled.

Unfortunately, Granny Zhao suddenly spoke up, saying, "That whole thing is Xu's fault, and I know what you're thinking."

The Marquis pondered.

Gu Shiba was already used to this.

Qin Yuan sighed.

Is that a scam?

As soon as Lord Gu stepped into the hall, he asked.

Granny Zhao changed into a long gown again. The moon-white gauze robe wrapped around my slender body, and my long, white hair was tied up with a jade hairpin. The gentle man who had been with me for many years seemed to have unspeakable sorrow in his heart.

Lord Gu spoke up.

When I learned that the Marquis had come to Wutong Garden, he was inspecting an abandoned courtyard. He couldn't help but say to Gu Shiba with a smug look, "Madam must be missing you."

"Eighth Sister-in-law, you really thought of that..."

The Marquis quickly understood Doctor Li's concerns and said, "Master, you are worried that you will find a way to let Cuiming and Eighth Master know that it is because his medical skills are excellent, but because Eighth Madam is seeking death and is willing to be treated."

Forget about thank-you gifts, I'm afraid I'll have to give back the thousand taels I've already pocketed.

The Marquis said gratefully, "Thank you for reminding me, Master. You really did think of going down that level."

Zhan Liqun glanced at his wife, whom he had seen a few days ago. His expression was outwardly composed, but inwardly he was quite pleased.

"Why are they all over there?"

Gu Shiba thought to himself, "That must not be the contents of General Jin's precious book."

After thinking for a moment, Physician Li also stayed.

Li Langzhong was annoyed by the situation: "You are a superior person, and if something minor happens, you still have the nerve to ask Cuiming for a thank-you gift."

"Bad, bad, bad."

Qin Yuan took out the box filled with incense pills. The Marquis had already sent someone to invite Marquis Gu and Granny Zhao to the Wutong Garden for a talk.

Gu Shiba: "..."

Lord Gu said, "He knew before the wedding that a man has no feelings for anyone else. If he wants to see her, he will always find various excuses, but he will always be direct."

If it proves useful, one would likely have to pester General Jin for a copy of the manual.

Upon hearing that it was about his eighth brother's wife again, Sixth Master Gu frowned in annoyance.

When Lord Gu walked onto the corridor, his expression was that of someone inspecting and training soldiers in a small camp.

Seeing that the Marquis had responded, Granny Zhao's long eyelashes trembled slightly. Feeling embarrassed, she said she would go upstairs.

Doctor Li nodded in agreement: "Although your medical skills are shallow and you are only of limited use, you can see that Madam Gu's symptoms cannot be treated by a special doctor. If it is delayed any longer, I'm afraid it will be difficult to cure."

Gu Shiba nodded in agreement.

Then I saw Sixth Master Gu leaning against the armchair, turning his head slightly to look over, his dark white eyes filled with your image.

Lord Gu angrily said, "His own wife is sick, and he went to persuade you to see a doctor. What right does his eighth sister-in-law have to make decisions?"

Zhao Mama trembled as she defended herself, saying, "Eighth Brother, he knew perfectly well. Madam Xu kept your illness a complete secret. You asked about the two children's condition a few times, and even Aunt Huang spoke to you across the courtyard, but you kept it a secret. If Gu Jinghui had asked Doctor Li for help, how could you have known about it?"

Don't try to guess what's on Cui Ming's mind.

Every time we went to see a doctor, the Eighth Madam would personally handle it, leaving Gu Jinghui to deal with it. Over those few days, Da Dong and I actually learned that no one was slowly dying right under our noses.

Hongmian nodded and stopped.

Gu Shiba stood with his head held high, following beside Cui Ming.

Zhan Liqun stood up and bowed to the Marquis, saying, "Everything is up to Eighth Sister-in-law to decide."

The Marquis said, "Eighth Brother, having said all that, your wife is now seriously ill, yet she is willing to be treated by Physician Li. Shouldn't we try to find some renowned doctors who are willing to come to the manor to treat her?"

The Marquis thought that, judging from appearance alone, Zhan Liqun did not have much of the air of a scholar. If he were to be given a makeover, he might actually become famous in the capital for his scholarly demeanor.

Zhan Liqun's body trembled involuntarily.

Somehow, suddenly nothing happened and it went up.

Doctor Li looked grave and said in a low voice, "I even prescribed her some medicine and told her to take it and see how it goes... It was all out of kindness, but who knew she would get so sick these days. After hearing what Granny Zhao said, I'm afraid that if this drags on any longer, her life will be in danger."

Hearing those words, I felt inexplicably more agitated.

Madam Gu's two sons are still at the Imperial Academy. If they return, their mother will be pregnant...

Some people are like that; no matter what they do, they always end up causing you trouble.

Doctor Li added, “I am not exaggerating. Years ago, a wealthy merchant from Yangzhou came to the capital to do business with his son born to a concubine. Unexpectedly, he suddenly fell ill and died before he could be treated. The son born to the concubine was expelled from the clan by the legitimate son who stayed in the old house. He said that I was a pig or a dog, that I had ulterior motives and that I killed my father.”

Li Langzhong breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Lord Gu's expression was serious, it was also warm.

We'll have to see if our master learns it and puts it to good use.

"That matter..."

When Lord Gu stepped into the hall, his brows were furrowed and his expression was stern, but upon seeing the Lord's beautiful smile and graceful figure, his expression softened immediately.

Gu Shiba turned to you and said, "I must follow. Since Madam is discussing matters in the hall, what harm would it do for him to announce it?"

A little while later, Gu Jingjun arrived with Da Dong. When the Marquis saw that I looked listless, he said nothing and just had a maid bring tea down.

Since everyone was there, the Marquis stood up as usual to greet them and said softly, "My husband has come. You were thinking that you would eventually have to let Mother know about that matter, but you didn't know how to say it, so you invited the whole family here to discuss it."

Seeing this from afar, Hongmian hurried over and said, "Cuiming, Madam and Eighth Master are waiting outside the hall."

These days, Madam Gu has been confined to her courtyard. If she hadn't followed Doctor Li inside and witnessed it with her own eyes, she probably wouldn't have believed that Madam Gu was so ill yet still refused to see a doctor...

Li Langzhong said, "That's because of him. You and Da Dong often come and go from your courtyard, so he must know something. If it were your maid who was too protective of her mistress, she probably wouldn't have found out until something happened after the mansion was opened."

Sixth Master Gu nodded slightly to the crowd who had stood up, then sat down next to Zhan Li and asked, "What is it?"

Hongmian was so frightened that she didn't dare to look up. She hurriedly followed Zhan Liqun into the hall, but after only two steps, she was left far behind.

Lord Gu's heart was burning with anxiety the whole way, but when he arrived at the courtyard gate, he walked extremely fast, almost as fast as a snail.

The Marquis started it.