Everything depends on what the host family plans to do.

Rong Momo said from the side, "To be honest, the incense prepared by our Madam is the best. The young master and young lady sleep relatively well at night, but they still cry often during the day, which is very harmful to their health. This old servant thinks it would be better if their diet these days is the same as the old madam's, and also find some goat milk for nourishment. Although the taste is a bit goaty, it is very good for children and the elderly."

When it comes to raising children, Rong Momo was an expert.

Madam Gu immediately replied, "As you wish."

Doctor Li nodded in agreement.

"That's excellent. In the future, the young masters can also learn from Sixth Master to improve their health."

If I were to learn martial arts, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to stick with it. It would be better for me to practice Baduanjin with my father.

Sixth Master Gu glanced gratefully at Qin Yuan, made up his mind, and pulled Doctor Li aside, saying, "Please take a look at me separately later."

Doctor Li, puzzled, glanced at Sixth Master Gu with a strange look.

Sixth Master Gu said in a low voice, "I have some unspeakable troubles, and I would like to ask Physician Li for help."

An unspeakable secret?

Doctor Li frowned.

Lord Gu also glanced over subtly.

Master Gu suddenly felt uneasy, but fortunately Doctor Li said, "Alright, what's so difficult about that?"

Just as Gu Baozhu was about to say something, a commotion arose outside the courtyard. Gu Jinghui immediately stood up and shouted out the window, "Sixteen, what is it?"

Then Gu Shiliu rushed over and shouted loudly from outside the window, "My lord, the Emperor has issued an edict! The eunuch delivering the edict is in the front hall. My lord, you must go and receive the edict quickly!"

"Issue an imperial decree?"

Gu Jinghui immediately understood and looked in the direction where Qin Yuan was sitting. He met Qin Yuan's gaze and his body trembled. He then lowered his eyes, his raven-feather eyelashes trembling slightly, and hurriedly said, "Mother, I'll be right back."

Watching him leave in a panic, a storm raged in Gu Liuye's heart.

Madam Gu asked, "The imperial decree was issued to your third brother. Is there some kind of official assignment for him?"

Sixth Master Gu stood up and said, "Mother, I'll go take a look."

Madam Gu waved her hand and said, "Go, go."

Doctor Li followed Master Gu to the front yard, while Xiao Dong stayed behind to talk with Kang Ge'er and the others. Gu Baozhu, bored, rested her chin on her hand and watched them from the side.

Qin Yuan sat in the chair, her thoughts already far away.

"Third sister-in-law, sister-in-law..."

Gu Baozhu called her name several times before she finally woke her up.

"What's wrong?"

“The Chang family has sent someone to offer condolences, it’s that Chang Qingling,” Gu Baozhu winked at her and asked Old Madam Gu, “Mother, the aunts have been talking with her for a while, but she won’t leave. Who should go out and deal with her?”

Old Madam Gu had long ago said that if the Chang family came to pay their respects, they should be handled by her and Qin Yuan should not interfere.

But at this time, it wouldn't be appropriate to let Old Madam Gu go to the front hall to talk to Chang Qingling.

Madam Gu sighed and said, "She sent an invitation a few days ago, but I haven't had time to see her yet, and then Madam Xu..."

A faint smile appeared on Qin Yuan's lips.

"Mother, why don't I go out and talk to her for a while?"

The Chang and Gu families haven't been in contact for many years. Chang Qingling came to the banquet with the Ninth Princess and the Crown Prince, and sat in the front hall without leaving. Isn't her intention to get involved with the Gu family?

Madam Gu said, "Just have someone invite her in to talk, why bother..."

Qin Yuan stood up and said, "Mother, I have to go out and entertain guests eventually, I can't just stay here and slack off all the time."

Madam Gu no longer insisted.

"Go away, go away. The Chang family and we haven't had any contact since the marriage fell through. Just consider them old acquaintances."

Qin Yuan responded and was about to leave when Gu Baozhu quickly stood up as well, saying, "Mother, I'll go out with my sister-in-law too."

Madam Gu said, "Alright, you go out and entertain the guests, let your nephews and nieces rest here for a while."

Qin Yuan had no choice but to take Gu Baozhu to the front hall. Along the way, Gu Baozhu kept chattering.

"Third sister-in-law, why has Qin Heng come several times, but your cousin hasn't come? Even your sister and brother-in-law have come several times."

They completely disregarded whether Qin Yuan would harbor resentment towards Qin Siyuan after hearing these words.

Qin Yuan pouted and said, "He must be busy preparing for the imperial examinations and can't find the time. Besides, he came on the first day."

Gu Baozhu said, "Third sister-in-law, think about it. If he helps Sixth Brother entertain guests these days, he can meet many important people. It will only take a few days. If Scholar Lin can find the time, why doesn't he think of a way?"

Qin Yuan was getting a headache from being pestered, and mumbled a few words. As soon as she entered the front hall, Madam Dai came over and pulled her aside, saying, "Madam's sister has arrived, and she and Miss Chang hit it off immediately."

The implication was that Qin Yuan should remind Qin Wan to keep an eye on Chang Qingling.

Qin Yuan: "..."

Madam Dai added, "Your sister also brought her husband's cousin..."

His expression was rather strange.

Qin Yuan understood a bit, after all, she had witnessed her cousin's amazing deeds quite a bit in her previous life.

Qin Yuan smiled and said, "I know, sister-in-law also knows that the Chang family and the Marquis's family were engaged in marriage years ago. After the marriage was canceled, they had no contact. Miss Chang is all alone in the capital, so she is an old acquaintance. My sister married a scholar surnamed Lin, who is now studying at the Imperial Academy and will participate in the spring imperial examination next year. The Marquis's family is a military family, and they don't visit each other very often. As for her husband's cousin, surnamed Yu, she should have come from her hometown to seek a marriage."

Madam Dai became more frank, saying, "I think this Madam Yu isn't very honest. She looks frail, but a slightly louder voice could scare her to death. Her eyes are sinister and creepy. The old woman I brought with me saw her wandering around the male-dominated area several times. Since we're related, it wouldn't look good if she caused any trouble in the Marquis's mansion."

Qin Yuan thanked her and repeatedly assured her that she would have someone keep a close eye on things.

Madam Dai took her hand and said, "What's this? I'm much older than you and have seen a lot of people. To be honest, I didn't like Madam Zhao from the beginning, but we were insignificant in the Ninth Branch, so I couldn't say many things to you. Many people think Madam Zhao is pitiful and naive, but what about now?"

Qin Yuan laughed.

Madam Dai said seriously, "Men like this kind of weak and delicate woman, the kind who could drown if they spit on her. Little do they know, this kind is the real threat. When our master was young, he took in several concubines, which caused a lot of trouble. Now, he only has one old concubine left to serve him. It's not that I'm intolerant, and I also wish that the master had a son, but they are too troublesome."

Qin Yuan said, "Don't worry, sister-in-law, I've got it all in mind."

Only then did Dai release the man.

Qin Yuan greeted the aunts and sisters-in-law who were accompanying her, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then walked to Chang Qingling's side, smiling slightly as she said, "Miss Chang has come to offer her condolences. As the host, I am late. Please forgive me."