The old lady's study was not in the main courtyard, but in a small courtyard not far from the main courtyard.

When Nanny Jin took Su Li there, they passed by a courtyard called Liuxiangyuan and smelled a very pleasant fragrance coming from inside.

She couldn't help but ask curiously, "Madam Jin, are there any flowers planted here? Why do they smell so good?"

Nanny Jin smiled and explained, "Young Madam, there are no flowers in there. Instead, our servants are making incense."

"Making incense?"

"Yes, our Duke's Mansion has its own unique incense formula. Every three years during the lecture, the old lady will have the mansion make a batch of incense and donate it to Zhaoming Temple for pilgrims to burn and worship Buddha."

Su Li nodded and said with a smile: "This is a good deed."

"Yes."

Nanny Jin laughed.

As they were talking, they arrived at the small courtyard where the old lady's study was located.

The small courtyard is called Jingsi Hall. There are three rooms in it. The middle one is a small Buddhist hall, and the study is on the left of the small Buddhist hall.

Nanny Jin led Su Li in and said, "Young Madam, I have already copied more than half of the scripture. You can finish copying it later."

"Okay, I understand."

"Young Madam, you stay here copying the scriptures. I'll go to Liuxiang Courtyard to see how the maids are making their incense. If you have anything to say, send someone to tell me."

Su Li smiled and said, "Madam, go and do your own thing. I have Xiao Wu and Xiao Ye here."

Nanny Jin said respectfully, "Then I will take my leave..."

After Nanny Jin left, Su Li sat upright at the desk and concentrated on copying scriptures.

At noon, Xiaowu went to the kitchen and brought food.

During the period of copying scriptures, the old lady always ate vegetarian food to show her piety, and Su Li also followed suit.

She didn't have the habit of taking a nap at noon, so she continued copying scriptures after lunch.

The scripture was not a very thick book, but the old lady had copied most of it. Su Li estimated based on her own speed that she could finish copying the rest of the scripture in about three or four days, so there was no need to rush.

When Nanny Jin came back, she was also surprised to see that Su Li did not take a nap: "Young Madam, the old lady said there is no need to be so anxious, please don't work too hard."

Su Li smiled and said, "I don't usually have the habit of taking a lunch break. Since I have nothing to do anyway, I might as well stay here copying scriptures. By the way, is there anything you need, Madam?"

"There's something I need Madam's decision on," Nanny Jin said. "For this year's lecture, how much should our family donate to Zhaoming Temple?"

Su Li was a little surprised. Logically, these matters should be decided by the old lady.

But think about it, the old lady had intended to hand over the management power of the inner house of the Duke's Mansion to her, and now she was just waiting for Pei Ji to come back and formally recognize his ancestral home, so she would try to let her take charge of many things, just like the old lady's birthday party last time, when she let her receive guests as the future mistress of the house.

Then he asked, "How much did the palace donate in previous years?"

"In previous years, our Duke's Mansion would donate 5,000 to Zhaoming Temple during the lectures."

Su Li thought for a moment and said, "Pei Ji's recognition of his kinship is a great thing for the Duke's Mansion. I think it's also the blessing of the Buddha. This year, our Duke's Mansion will donate an extra 2,000 taels."

Nanny Jin replied respectfully, "Yes."

But in her heart she was happy and said: I didn't expect that the young lady thought the same as the old lady. I'm sure that when the old lady knows about it, she will be more satisfied with the young lady.

Afterwards, Nanny Jin asked for some instructions regarding attending the lecture at Zhaoming Temple five days later, and Su Li gave her opinions one by one.

After asking for instructions, Nanny Jin left the Jingsi Hall, and Su Li continued to copy the scriptures.

It was not until the evening that Su Li put down his pen and closed the scripture.

She hadn't written in a long time, and now she was sore all over after writing so many words at once.

Xiao Wu and Xiao Ye hurriedly rubbed her shoulders and wrists.

This reminded her of when she was painting portraits of the villagers in Taohua Village. When Pei Zhao and his sister saw that she was too tired, they would rub her wrists and pour her tea.

Speaking of the brother and sister, I don’t know if Pei Zhao has arrived in Qiongzhou, but he has seen Pei Chuer.

Later, when the matter of Princess Rongfu in the capital is settled, she will also go to Qiongzhou.

In order to avoid running back and forth, Su Li stayed at the Duke's Mansion at night.

Still returning to Danhuaiyuan.

Xiao Wu followed Su Li, while Xiao Ye took a detour to the kitchen to serve dinner.

When the two passed by the garden, they happened to meet Liu Furong, but she didn't know whether it was really a coincidence.

Liu Furong was surrounded by five or six maids, who looked very impressive. She raised her chin slightly, looked at her without saying a word.

Su Li couldn't help but want to laugh, and spoke first without caring: "Aunt."

Half a month ago, Ji Jingxu insisted on making Liu Furong his legal wife despite the opposition from the Duke and the Old Lady.

She is now the legitimate second wife of the Duke's Mansion and her legitimate elder.

Looking at her appearance, I think she is deliberately showing off her status and acting like an elder.

But she probably didn't know that in Su Li's mind, if an elder didn't behave like an elder, then he wasn't her elder, and it was impossible for him to use his status as an elder to pressure her.

"Yeah." Liu Furong responded lazily.

Seeing Su Li calling her aunt obediently, she felt extremely satisfied.

She wanted to see if she dared to call her a concubine now that she was the legitimate elder of this bitch! And if she dared to disobey the orders of her elders.

Then he asked bluntly in the tone of an elder: "Old Madam asked you to come here, is there something wrong?"

Su Li raised the corners of his mouth, looking nonchalant, and told the truth: "My grandmother is not feeling well, so she asked me to come back to copy scriptures for her and take care of all the matters related to the trip to Zhaoming Temple..."

"What!"

Unexpectedly, Liu Furong's expression instantly turned extremely ugly after hearing this.

This damn old woman!

She is obviously her husband's legal wife, but she still treats her so badly. She even skips over the things that she should take care of and hands them over to a junior. It's really damnable!

Then she thought about it, her husband had already sent people to get rid of that bastard Pei Ji, and that bastard would probably die soon. As long as that bastard died, and then she killed Pei Zhao, then the entire Jiguo Mansion would still belong to her husband and her Xuan'er.

She wanted to see how proud this bitch Su Li could still be.

When the time comes, she will definitely keep this bitch and torture her!

She took a deep breath, a smug look in her eyes: "Since it's the old lady's order, you should do it well. After all, this is her intention to cultivate you."

She felt a little unwilling that she hadn't acted like an elder, so she paused and then ordered, "I've been feeling a little unwell lately. Please help me back to Furong Courtyard to rest."

Su Li almost laughed out of anger.

In fact, she didn't know where she got the nerve to do that. Just because she was Ji Jingxu's legal wife and her nominal elder, she thought he would treat her like an ancestor? Did he think he could use her like a servant?

But it's not surprising. The Great Jin Kingdom does attach great importance to filial piety, but that is only for direct elders. Liu Furong is just an aunt. Does she really treat herself as a thing?