He Nian was stunned.
If the previous expression of gratitude was that of a father for his son, then at this moment, he felt an even greater respect for Jiang Qingwan.
He accepted it with both hands and bowed again.
"I thank Madam Jiang for her great kindness on behalf of Xiao Fu."
After writing out the prescription and giving instructions, Dr. Zhong left the He residence with Jiang Qingwan.
He Nian and Liu Shi personally saw them off.
After the carriage left, the servant guarding the door recounted in detail the incident where Qin Minglang and Su Yulan had argued and insulted each other at the door.
Liu's face darkened.
"Hmph, they've really mistaken a fish eye for a pearl and lost the real treasure. They'll regret it later."
She then looked at He Nian.
"Sir, they probably have their eyes on your position and want to win you over. Don't pay any attention to these people, lest you get your eyes dirty."
He Nian smiled and patted her on the shoulder.
"Don't worry, my wife. I may not have much else, but I have an unyielding spirit that will never bend, even in death. You don't need to worry about official matters. Once Dong'er has recovered, we should send him to the academy as soon as possible so that his studies are not neglected."
Lady Liu thought for a moment.
“If you take up a post, Dong’er should be qualified to go to the Imperial Academy, but there… In a few days, I’ll ask Princess Qingrui. I haven’t paid her a visit since returning to the capital, and she’ll probably scold me.”
Princess Qingrui's mother and Lady Liu were related by blood; both came from Xin'an.
When He Nian was demoted, not a single official in the capital saw him off, but Mo Qingrui carried a large bundle and accompanied them all the way out of the capital.
Although the two families did not have much contact on a regular basis, Liu always remembered this friendship.
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