Until Xu Wen finished the medicine, Li Yuxin went in to take another look, but was asked to leave by Butler Song because of something.

That night, Xu Wen's fever, which had recovered after taking the herbal remedies, flared up again. Qiu Ling brought Doctor Yang over again in the middle of the night. Finally, after a few injections, Xu Wen finally fell into a deep sleep.

The next day, Li Yuxin went to see Xu Wen early, and was relieved to see that her fever had subsided. It was not until Li Yuxin returned to the main courtyard and was doing needlework with her two daughters that the third wife went to see Xu Wen.

Less than a cup of tea later, the Third Lady left. Qiu Ling stared at the Third Lady's back and couldn't help but spit inwardly.

Because they were female relatives, Sheng Huaizhong and Sheng Huaifeng could not go to visit, but they also gave small gifts.

Sheng Huairen was tied up in official duties and couldn't change the scheduled sailing date, so he had no choice but to entrust Xu Wen to Li Yuxin. He had originally wanted to take Sheng Shu back to Beijing with him, but Sheng Shu refused, saying that a child couldn't be unfilial to his sick mother. Sheng Huairen, impressed by Sheng Wei's filial piety, patted him on the shoulder, praised him profusely, and then left.

From then on, Sheng Shu waited by Xu Wen's bedside during the day, personally serving her porridge and herbal medicine. After three doses of herbal medicine, Xu Wen recovered, but three days had already passed.

December was almost here, and if they didn't leave now, the river would freeze over in winter and they wouldn't be able to return before the New Year. As soon as Xu Wen could get up, she started making plans to return to Beijing. Li Yuxin had wanted to dissuade her, but she couldn't, so she sent some servants to escort her.

After Xu Wen left, the Sheng family suddenly felt empty. Sheng Wei would sometimes ask about Sheng Shu, but only after Laba did he stop asking.

Xu Wen, who set off just after recovering, did not get seasick this time. Although the wind outside was cold in winter, the small cabin on the boat was very warm.

Xu Wen felt her illness was worth it. Her son, Shu, understood filial piety at such a young age and put it into practice. Xu Wen was making cotton earmuffs for winter. Next to her, Sheng Shu sat at a table, writing with his back straight. At that moment, Xu Wen felt the pain that had plagued her for days finally dissipate, and the tightness in her chest eased a little.

Ships travel slower in winter, and it was already after Laba Festival when they returned to the capital. Upon returning home, Xu Wen sensed something was different. She calmly signaled Mother Cui to go out and inquire, while she returned to her inner room to freshen up.

Qiu Ling wiped Xu Wen's hair with a cotton towel. Mother Cui bowed and came in to report, "Madam, it's Aunt Chun who has returned, and she brought Shan'er with her."

Xu Wen raised an eyebrow and asked, "Did she come back on her own, or did the official order her to come back?"

Mother Cui replied, "Madam, it was Aunt Chun who came back on her own. She was in a very miserable state and said she couldn't survive."

Humph. Xu Wen chuckled and said nothing more. Madam Liu bowed and left. Qiu Ling wiped her hair and asked, "Miss, do you want to call Aunt Chun now?"

Xu Wen waved her hand and said nonchalantly, "Ignore her for now. You and Mama Liu should check together to see how many people in this mansion have reported to Concubine Chun. Oh, and remember to ask how Concubine Hong is doing later."

Qiu Ling put down the cotton towel in her hand and agreed and walked out. Then Qiu Ming came into the room. She picked up the peach wood comb in her hand and combed Xu Wen's hair.

Looking at herself in the mirror, who looked beautiful even without makeup, Xu Wen smiled sarcastically.