Xu Yuehua ate half a plate of peony pastries, and her appetite had almost returned to normal.

Under the meticulous care of the Duchess of Zhenguo, Xu Yuehuai's health has almost fully recovered.

Xu Yuehuai had just finished eating and was about to take a stroll in the back garden when the Duchess of Zhenguo came looking for him.

The two of them were taking a walk together, and the scene was very heartwarming.

"Ah Yue, did you enjoy the peony pastry at noon?" The Duchess of Zhenguo asked with a smile.

She heard from the maid that Xu Yuehuai ate several pieces, so he must have liked them.

“I love it, it’s especially delicious.” Xu Yuehuai said, then she thought about Tianxianglou again. She had been out of the palace for some time and hadn’t had a chance to go back and visit. “Mother, I’m feeling much better now. I want to go back to Tianxianglou to visit.”

Lady Zhenguo shook her head and refused: "Since you feel better, let's ask a doctor to take a look. Women must take good care of their health and not let it become a chronic illness. Besides, Tianxiang Tower is not like the Zhenguo Mansion, where you can have whatever you want."

When she saw how sickly Xu Yuehuai looked that day, her heart ached terribly, and she really didn't want her to suffer anymore.

Seeing that he couldn't persuade her otherwise, Xu Yuehuai could only let her invite a doctor to come and see him.

Soon, the physician Zhang from the manor arrived. He put his medicine box aside and went to take Xu Yuehuai's pulse.

"Doctor, how is the situation?" The Duchess of Zhenguo couldn't help but ask as soon as the doctor finished his diagnosis.

"Miss is much better now, but she still needs to be careful," the doctor said, taking out a piece of paper and writing it down.

"Do not get angry or upset, do not drink cold drinks, do not overwork or worry, and you will recover."

"Yes, yes, we will definitely pay attention." The Duchess of Zhenguo took the note, overjoyed.

"Thank you so much, doctor." She said, taking some silver from the side and giving it to the doctor before seeing him off.

Seeing that he had recovered greatly, Xu Yuehuai wanted to go back to Tianxiang Tower to check on the situation.

"Mother, look, Doctor Zhang said I'm fine now." Xu Yuehuai knew it was for her own good, but she was still extremely anxious.

"Then can I go back to Tianxiang Tower now?" she said, trying to please him while acting coquettishly.

Lady Zhenguo thought for a moment and shook her head: "According to the doctor, she still needs to be cared for."

She looked at Xu Yuehuai and immediately felt a little disappointed.

"If you're really worried, why don't we just invite them over?"

As soon as the Duchess of Zhenguo finished speaking, Xu Yuehuai began to look forward to it.

"Thank you, Mother," Xu Yuehuai said, hugging the Duchess of Zhenguo and acting coquettishly.

...

Tianxianglou Restaurant was booming; it was packed inside, and there were queues outside.

San Niang was busy calculating and checking accounts at the counter, while Zhou Wan went out to handle receiving and distributing menus. The two worked together very well.

"Third Sister, how much are the dishes at table number three?" Zhou Wan called out to Third Sister from outside.

Upon hearing this, Third Sister immediately looked up at her. "Fifty-six coins." She glanced at the situation at each table.

Just then, they saw a special guest at the door: "Zhou Wan".

San Niang called out to Zhou Wan, gesturing for her to look at the door, and then walked over and led her to a private room.

"I didn't know you were here, young lady. Does the Duchess of Zhenguo have any instructions?" San Niang knew that this was the Duchess of Zhenguo's maid, while Zhou Wan was pouring tea for people.

"The princess is currently recuperating at the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, but she is always thinking of you all. So the madam sent me to invite you over for a chat."

Upon hearing this, Third Sister became very worried, "How come A-Yue is sick? Is she feeling any better?"

The maid replied, "The princess's illness has improved a lot now, but she still needs to recuperate. As for the reason, we are not very clear about it."

San Niang and Zhou Wan breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, but their faces soon returned to a worried expression.

“Zhou Wan, we can’t leave to go see A Yue, what should we do?” Third Sister asked with a worried look on her face.

“Yes, Third Sister, I still have quite a few orders on hand.” Zhou Wan also looked troubled.

The maidservants stood quietly by, waiting for them to make a decision.

Just then, Jiang Shichen and Jiang Qianqian, outside, started calculating the bill for the customers, imitating what they were doing.

"Third Sister, I have an idea." Zhou Wan wanted to send the two children.

"Why don't we let Shi Chen and Qian Qian go?"

Upon hearing this, Third Sister said, "I think it's feasible."

"Miss, you take these two children and go ahead. We'll be busy here for a while." As she spoke, Third Sister gestured for Zhou Wan to go and call for help, while she went to the Zhenxiufang across the street to get some pastries.

Soon, Jiang Shichen and Jiang Qianqian arrived at the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. They were excited, thinking that they would see Xu Yuehuai soon.

"Grandma, are you feeling better?" Jiang Shichen rushed into Xu Yuehuai's arms as soon as he entered the room.

Xu Yuehuai was shocked to see the two children running over.

She took one child in each arm and introduced them, saying, "Come, greet the Lady of the Duke of Zhenguo."

"Very well." The Duchess of Zhenguo also smiled broadly.

"Shi Chen, why didn't your mother and third aunt come?" Xu Yuehuai asked worriedly, fearing something had happened.

Just as Jiang Shichen was about to speak, the maid who had gone to deliver the message replied: "Princess, Tianxiang Tower is doing too well, and they can't get away for the time being."

"Okay, I understand. Thank you for your hard work." Xu Yuehuai was relieved and told the maid to go and rest.

Jiang Shichen stared intently at Xu Yuehuai: "By the way, Grandma, are you feeling better?"

"Alright, alright." Xu Yuehuai hugged Jiang Shichen and laughed.

Jiang Qianqian took out the pastry box she had brought, opened it, and handed it to everyone present.

These are pastries from Zhenxiufang that they specially brought for Xu Yuehuai when they came: "Auntie, would you like some snacks?"

"Okay." Xu Yuehuai smiled, took it, and put it in her mouth. Indeed, she hadn't tasted this flavor in a long time.

Jiang Shichen took a couple of bites of the pastry, then seemed to remember something and turned to put it down.

His face was full of smugness and pride, and Xu Yuehuai naturally noticed the change in him.

"Grandma, let me tell you, I got first place in our quiz this time," Jiang Shichen said, sitting down next to her and showing off.

"Shi Chen is amazing! How did Qian Qian do on the exam?" Xu Yuehuai was very pleased to hear about his score and then asked Qian Qian.

Jiang Qianqian didn't want to talk about it; she felt she hadn't done well on the test, but since her aunt had asked, she had to answer.

"I..." She hesitated, unsure of what to do, when Jiang Shichen spoke for her, "Qianqian ranked fifth in the exam, and Mr. Liu even praised her, saying that if women could become officials, she would definitely be one of them."

After Jiang Shichen finished speaking, Xu Yuehuai's smile deepened.

Not only Xu Yuehuai, but also the Duchess of Zhenguo, who was standing to the side, was amazed to hear that both children were working so hard.

She was happy that both of her children were ambitious and promising, and at the same time, she wanted to give Jiang Qianqian a good encouragement.