Imperial Palace

West Hall of Changchun Palace

The Changchun Palace is the most prestigious place in the harem. When the vermilion-painted palace gate is opened, the first thing that comes into view is a small and exquisite Taihu stone. Behind the stone is a clear pool with water lilies just blooming. When the red carp swing their tails, the skylight in the pool is broken into pieces.

After passing through the corridor and the moon-shaped gate, I saw that the eight coiled dragon pillars in front of the main hall were covered with gilt. The wind chimes on the eaves kept jingling, but they could not scare away the bamboo shadows that filled the courtyard.

Jiangpin lazily leaned on the couch, listening to the sound of rain hitting banana leaves outside the window, but her heart could not calm down. She knew what was happening in the Zhenguo Mansion. How could there be so many coincidences? Her eldest brother was dead, her eldest sister-in-law was crazy, and her grandmother was also crazy. Everything was directed at the first wife, so the second and third wives were definitely involved.

Although I have entered the palace, I am not dead yet. How dare you touch the first wife?

Although I need the second and third brothers to support me in the front court in the harem, it is not a problem to cause some trouble for the Jin and Cao families?

Zhenguogong Mansion

At the gate of the Zhenguo Mansion, a carriage stopped steadily. A woman in her forties slowly got out of the carriage, followed by a young man. Nanny Bai walked over with a smile and saluted:

"Hello, Aunt Zi. The Second and Third Madams are waiting for you at the Second Gate. Thank you for your hard work."

After saying this, Nanny Bai reached out and supported Aunt Zi's arm, and walked towards the mansion. This was Zi Xuan, the Gu doctor that Jiang Zhixu had tried so hard to invite.

Aunt Zixuan, a native of Dagan, dedicated her life to the study of medicine. She was a traveling doctor, traversing the vast landscape of Dagan. Six years ago, she suddenly developed an interest in Gu magic and traveled to the border battlefield to study Gu insects. Later, she met Jiang Zhixu, who provided considerable assistance in the military camp.

Now that poisonous insects have appeared in the capital, Jiang Zhixu shamelessly wrote a letter to invite Aunt Zi. In addition, Aunt Zi is old, so he wanted to let her enjoy her old age in the capital.

Jin Linlin and Cao Jiao were waiting at the second gate. Last night, they heard Jiang Zhixu say that Aunt Zi knew everything and was first-class in medicine, martial arts, and cooking.

Not long after, Nanny Bai supported Aunt Zi to the second gate. Aunt Zi looked at the two people who saluted her with a loving face:

"You two are Zhixu and Shuyan's wives, right?"

The two of them hurriedly stood up and walked to both sides of Aunt Zi, each holding one of her arms: "Yes, I am Jiang Zhixu's wife. Aunt Zi must be tired after the journey?" Jin Linlin asked with a smile.

Cao Jiao also smiled and supported Aunt Zi: "Aunt, you have worked hard. I heard Shu Yan say that you can do anything."

Zixuan fell in love with these two girls at first sight. Their eyes were as clear as lake water, and they were full of admiration when they looked at you. These two guys are really lucky.

Zixuan looked back and called the young man over: "This is my adopted son Zisong."

"Song'er, come over and say hello to the sisters-in-law!"

The young man ran over happily and saluted:

"Meet the two sisters-in-law. My name is Zisong, and I'm very familiar with the two Jiang brothers."

Jin Linlin and Cao Jiao also greeted him with a smile. Jiang Zhixu had mentioned him to them last night, so the two of them had already prepared gifts. Jin Linlin gave him a night pearl and Cao Jiao gave him a crossbow.

Zisong liked it very much. He thanked his two sisters-in-law happily and followed the servant to the front yard to find Jiang Zhixu.

Aunt Zi was surrounded by Jin Linlin and Cao Jiao and walked towards the backyard. Along the way, Aunt Zi looked here and there, taking in the layout of the Zhenguo Mansion and the expressions of everyone.

Jin Linlin arranged a large courtyard for Aunt Zi, where medicinal herbs could be grown in the front. The west pavilion was a pharmacy, and there was a study in the east pavilion. She also arranged two maids who knew pharmacology to take care of her. Zixuan liked this very much.

Second room Zhiyuanju

Jin Linlin was in the hall, flipping through her account books. Her dowry was enormous; she owned over twenty shops, all of them incredibly profitable. However, all this business was a hassle, a chore, so she could only focus on reconciling the accounts. Behind her, Madam Cai fanned her leisurely.

"Mammy, how's Xia Ning? Does he have a talent for business?"

Aunt Cai had been helping to run the shops, working herself to the bone, but she was old after all, and Jin Linlin was worried she wouldn't be able to handle it.

Aunt Cai's mind was as clear as a mirror. She knew that the lady cared about her, so she smiled and said, "That's not bad. The child is very smart. If she takes care of him more, he will definitely be able to stand on his own."

"Well, then ask her to help you more. Don't do everything yourself. You're old now, so you have to take care of your health."

Aunt Cai felt warm in her heart: "You know, I won't show off my strength."

At this time, Chunxue came in to change the tea. She looked at Madam Cai and asked, "How's your study going, San-ge? Is he almost done?"

When Aunt Cai thought of her youngest son, she couldn't help but roll her eyes:

"Hey, what can we do? That kid is too dull and learns things slower than a snail."

Jin Linlin turned around, looked at Haruyuki, and teased her with a grin:

"Hey, what's up? Are you interested in Ah San? Why do you care about her so much?"

Haruyuki's face flushed instantly, and she stamped her foot and said coquettishly:

"Madam, please stop teasing me. If Yinping hears it, she will be very angry with me."

Aunt Cai was excited when she heard this: "What? That girl Yinping has a crush on my Ah San?"

Jin Linlin also became interested and looked at Chunxue with great interest.

"Yeah, yeah, she's still too embarrassed to say it, so I was thinking of telling her when Aunt Cai comes!"

Aunt Cai was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling. She thought to herself, it's hard to find a maid as good as the Madam's even with a lantern! She was born in the Jin family, knows how to use an abacus to do business, and can even read!

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