Thinking about the many things that have happened in the mansion recently, each of which is not a good thing, Jiang Rongqing thought that no matter what, it is better to marry off the eldest daughter as soon as possible. Didn’t Feng say that Zhen’er and Jiang Mingzhi’s horoscopes are incompatible? If this is delayed any longer, who knows what trouble will arise!
Mrs. Feng was really sick this time.
Her face turned yellow from the burning anger in her liver, and she felt flammable and explosive. She was displeased with everyone all day long, and felt suffocated when she stood up and took a few steps.
Seeing this, Madam Duan worried that Feng was about to lose, so she steeled herself and said, "Madam, you must cheer up. This time, the Marquis personally sent someone to fetch his winning card and invite the imperial physician who treats the nobles in the palace. The medicine may be bitter, but good medicine tastes bitter. If not for yourself, then for the sake of the two young masters, you must take good care of yourself."
If things really continue like this, it won't last long. Feng knew this in her heart, but she was just feeling depressed and frustrated.
"Madam, you are also a stepmother. You should know that if you can't hold on, what will happen to Zhenjie'er and Ange'er in the mansion in the future!"
Mother Duan's eyes turned red when she thought of something. These past few days, she saw her wife becoming more and more depressed, becoming so thin that she looked unrecognizable. There was no trace of her former fighting spirit left.
I don’t know whether it was Duan’s mother’s words that worked, or whether Feng’s illness was really cured. On the eighth day of the fourth lunar month, Buddha’s Birthday, Feng was dressed in new clothes and looked refreshed. She took Jiang Mingzhi and Jiang Yushu to Daci Temple to worship Buddha.
Jiang Yuzhen also wanted to go, but Feng thought about what had just happened and was worried that if her daughter went with her, there would be trouble again, so she firmly refused.
Fortunately, on the Buddha's Birthday Day, the weather was nice and the breeze was gentle and the sun was shining brightly.
Ever since Feng really fell ill, the servants in the mansion also took action. The mansion had not made spring clothes for Jiang Mingzhi before, so Manager Zhou took the initiative to call the embroiderer into the mansion to make up for it. She was the eldest daughter in the mansion, and according to custom, she was supposed to have four sets of clothes. Jiang Mingzhi was given one set in lilac purple, one in moon brocade white, one in green mist gauze, and one in goose pistil yellow.
Since she was going to a temple fair, she couldn't wear anything too brightly. Jiang Mingzhi chose the one made of green mist gauze and put on light makeup, which made her look extraordinary.
Qingtang looked at her and felt quite emotional. With the young lady's current figure and appearance, if the lady were still alive, she would not let her delay until now. No matter what, she would have carefully arranged a good marriage for her.
"There's a temple fair at Daci Temple today, and there are a lot of weird little things on display for sale. Why do you look unhappy?"
Jiang Mingzhi saw Qingtang with his brows lowered, as if he was worried about something.
Qingtang shook his head. "No, it's not true. I just feel sad for the young lady because she still hasn't found a marriage."
Jiang Mingzhi was stunned, then laughed again, "What's so sad about this? Do you have to get married to live a good life? Look at those who got married early. If they marry a considerate husband, it's fine. But if they marry a bad husband, they will be beaten or scolded. Their life will be really hard. I am so happy now. I have enough food and clothes at home, and I don't have to endure anyone's wrath."
She thought about her past and felt that getting married was not necessarily a good thing. If she had not married Chu Jincheng, perhaps the Zhou family would not have become like this. Although it was not entirely her fault, she was also part of the conspiracy. King Hui played a crucial role in this matter of the Zhou family. In a sense, her marriage to Chu Jincheng meant that the Zhou family stood on Chu Jincheng's side.
King Hui was extremely ambitious, so how could he allow the Zhou family, who had such deep roots in the military camp, to become a powerful arm of King Jin? If she had not married King Jin, King Hui might have thought of winning over the Zhou family instead of suppressing and destroying them.
This does make sense. When Qingtang thought about it, he felt a little sad and couldn't help laughing.
But when she looked up and was about to tell the young lady about the hairpin, she saw that the young lady's face, which had been smiling just now, was filled with sinister hatred.
"Miss?" Qingtang called out anxiously, looking at Jiang Mingzhi with some worry, "But where do you feel uncomfortable?"
Jiang Mingzhi's thoughts were interrupted. She took a deep breath, suppressed the hatred in her heart, and shook her head at Qingtang. "It's okay. I just thought about going to Daci Temple today, but I'm afraid it won't be that simple."
Qingtang nodded, "Qinghuiyuan has always had bad intentions towards you, young lady, but don't worry, young lady, I will definitely stay by your side today."
Jiang Mingzhi originally wanted to refuse to go to the temple with Feng, but Feng said that a high monk would be giving a sermon at Daci Temple today, and she would have to ask the monk to help resolve the incompatibility between her and Jiang Yuzhen. If Jiang Yuzhen didn't go, she should at least go there in person.
These were all excuses. If she didn't want to go, she would have plenty of excuses, but she suddenly changed her mind.
Feng tried every possible means to harm her. Even if she escaped the Buddha's Birthday Festival this time, it would be difficult for her to escape. There is a thief who can steal for a thousand days, but you can't guard against thieves for a thousand days. Jiang Mingzhi decided to remain unchanged in the face of all changes. She wanted to see what tricks Feng could come up with.
"Miss, Zan'er asked me to tell you something."
Jiang Mingzhi nodded, signaling Qingtang to speak directly. Qingtang sorted out her thoughts and said, "Miss, because of the conflict between Zan'er and Ping'er and Hongyu and the others last time, the Marquis fined them half a year's salary. As you know, Zan'er's family is in great difficulty..."
After the last incident, Jiang Rongqing decided to give each of them a big beating. Since it was caused by a fight between maids, all the maids involved should be punished. She had been busy with other things these days, and if Qingtang hadn't mentioned it, she would have forgotten about it.
She knew what was going on at Zan'er's house, so she didn't need Qingtang to continue and said directly, "I asked you to buy five bottles of Jade Scar Cream last time. Now the scar on my face is not a big deal, and there are still four bottles. Every time you go out, take one bottle out to pawn, and give the money to Zan'er's family for emergency use."
Qingtang was unwilling, "This is for treating the young lady's injuries. What if she gets a scar on her face?"
Jiang Mingzhi smiled and shook his head, "It's okay, a little bit won't cause any trouble."
She is familiar with medical skills, and these scars of hers are nothing.
It was because of her that Zan'er was bullied by the people in Baozhen Tower. Now as the head of Zan'er's household, she should be responsible for the expenses of Zan'er's family.
"Then...isn't that a bit too much?"
One tael of silver can support an average family of three for two or three months. If the ointment is resold, one tael of gold can be worth ten taels of silver now. Even with a discount, it can be exchanged for eight or nine taels of silver, which is more than Zan'er's monthly allowance for half a year.
"Even your monthly allowance, young lady, is only five taels a month. Add the cost of perfume and powder, and you have seven taels in total..."
Qingtang was still calculating when Jiang Mingzhi stood up. "Okay, let's go out today and calculate when we come back!"
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