Zheng Fangyu looked at Xiao Guangyuan in shock; his annoyed and disdainful gaze pierced her completely.
"Master, this jewelry was clearly meant for my mother, so she could speak well of you to my father and help your career advance..."
"Huh?" Chen Zhixiu exclaimed in surprise, "My father-in-law is helping, and I even have to give him a gift!"
Chen Zhixiu snorted and looked at Xiao Guangyuan with dissatisfaction: "Husband, my father and brothers helped you, but they didn't take anything in return! I don't care, if the Zheng family has it, then my Bai family must have it too!"
"but……"
Chen Zhixiu looked at Zheng Fangyu with suspicion: "You must have given quite a few gifts, how come your husband only got promoted because of my brother? Sister, does your father only accept gifts and not do his job well? If that's the case, he might as well go and burn incense and pray to Buddha!"
Upon hearing this, Zheng Fangyu was furious: "My father will naturally help the master to smooth things over, it's just not the right time yet!"
"Then what is a good time?" Chen Zhixiu asked in confusion. "My elder brother promoted my husband in no time, so why couldn't it be done with Lord Zheng?"
"If you don't care, you don't care. Why make up so many excuses?"
“We’re all family, there’s no need to give expensive gifts when we’re doing something. Besides, compared to the Scholar’s Mansion, the Xiao family’s wealth is nothing.”
“Sister, you are the one in charge of this household. Now we can’t even pay the servants. You should focus your attention on this. As for my husband’s future, I will ask my father, mother and brothers to help him.”
As she spoke, Chen Zhixiu took Xiao Guangyuan's arm and said, "Husband, let's go quickly."
Because of Chen Zhixiu's words, Xiao Guangyuan's dissatisfaction with Zheng Fangyu and the Zheng family reached its peak.
Indeed, he has given away quite a few things over the years, but he has not made any further progress.
If Chen Zhixiu hadn't recognized his ancestors, he would probably still be just an ordinary official.
Thinking of this, Xiao Guangyuan's anger grew, and he snorted coldly: "Xiu'er is right. If you can't even manage the manor, then hand it over to Xiu'er."
With that, Xiao Guangyuan pulled Chen Zhixiu away.
Zheng Fangyu was furious, and heartbroken by Xiao Guangyuan's words: "The officialdom is not so easy. I begged my father and mother every day, and they know that, yet they still said such hurtful things!"
"Madam, it's all the First Madam's fault! The Bai family was able to get Master promoted because Lord Bai is Master's superior!"
"And the monthly wages of the servants in the manor, the madam has already used her own dowry to make up for it, but the master not only doesn't praise you, he blames you, it's really too much!"
Taro's words made Zheng Fangyu's heart ache. She had feelings for Xiao Guangyuan; otherwise, she wouldn't have married this poor boy even though she knew he had a wife.
If it weren't for Chen Zhixiu, she would be very close to the master now. Yes, it's all because of Chen Zhixiu!
Zheng Fangyu's mind conjured up the image of Chen Zhixiu's stunning beauty, and she clenched her teeth so tightly they made a grinding sound.
"Walk!"
Zheng Fangyu turned around and walked towards the resting place. She needed to find a place to vent the fire in her heart!
However, as soon as they arrived at the entrance of the dwelling, they saw Bai Tuantuan leading Ruotang out.
Just as Zheng Fangyu was about to speak, Ruotang shouted, "How dare you! You don't even bow to the County Princess! Second Madam, where is your manners!"
Zheng Fangyu's face turned pale instantly.
Oh right, how could she forget? Bai Tuantuan is a county princess!
"Never mind, Sister Ruotang, let's not stand on ceremony at home. Second Aunt, is there something you need?" Bai Tuantuan tilted her head and asked in confusion. "If you have something to say, you should say it as soon as possible. My eldest uncle is waiting for me outside and wants me to go to the palace with him."
Now, Zheng Fangyu had no chance to put on airs. She opened her mouth and asked, "What are you going to the palace for?"
"To detoxify the Empress Dowager!" Bai Tuantuan said with a smile. "By the way, Second Madam, should I ask about the progress of the Imperial Concubine's poisoning of the princess?"
"No need." Zheng Fangyu's cheek twitched violently, her tone stiff. "Since you're going to the palace, hurry up. If you're late, don't drag us down with you!"
“No, that won’t happen.” Bai Tuantuan laughed. “After all, I am deeply loved by the Emperor. How could the Emperor bear to blame me? I’m not Xiao Ruyan.”
With that, Bai Tuantuan and Ruotang left.
"Miss, the Second Madam's face has turned green," Ruotang whispered. "Did we anger her too much?"
"Who told her to take it out on me!" Bai Tuantuan blinked. "Go find my mother if you dare! What kind of skill is it to bully a little kid!"
"Haha!" Ruotang couldn't help but laugh out loud.
As soon as I stepped outside, I saw Chen Xiaoran.
Dressed in white, Chen Xiaoran smiled slightly on his handsome face: "Let's go."
"Didn't my aunt come?" Bai Tuantuan asked in confusion as she sat down in the carriage. "My aunt said she would make me red bean pastries, and I've been waiting for so long!"
“Then you might have to wait a bit longer,” Chen Xiaoran said with a smile. “Your aunt has been busy buying land to grow chili peppers these days, and she also got some rare seeds from you.”
"Oh!" Bai Tuantuan's eyes lit up. "If I sell these, won't I have a lot of money? My aunt said she'd give me ten percent!"
Chen Xiaoran raised an eyebrow: "Is Tuantuan short of money?"
Before Bai Tuantuan could speak, he took out a silver note from his pocket and placed it in Bai Tuantuan's hand: "Take this and use it."
Looking at the dozen or so silver notes worth several hundred taels each, Bai Tuantuan was speechless.
Ruo Tang couldn't help but gasp; there were just too many!
Bai Tuantuan thought for a moment and handed the silver note to Ruotang: "Sister Ruotang, please hold this for me."
Ruotang quickly put away the silver notes.
Soon, they arrived at the palace, and under the guidance of Eunuch Cai, they entered the Empress Dowager's palace.
"The imperial physician has given the Empress Dowager the Ganoderma lucidum, but she still hasn't woken up," Eunuch Cai said softly.
“Young Master Chen.” Imperial Physician Huang came out from inside, his face full of worry. “The Empress Dowager fell into a coma after drinking the Ganoderma lucidum and has not woken up since. Please, Young Master Chen, save her.”
Soon, the Emperor and Empress also entered.
Just as Chen Xiaoran was about to bow, the Emperor stopped him: "Save the Empress Dowager first."
Chen Xiaoran shook his head: "The Empress Dowager is fine. The Ganoderma lucidum is repairing her internal organs. She will wake up in three days at most."
"Tuantuan, administer acupuncture to the Empress Dowager to speed up the absorption of the medicine." Chen Xiaoran smiled and patted Bai Tuantuan's head. "Go ahead."
"This...isn't this too frivolous?" Physician Huang quickly stopped Bai Tuantuan. "Princess Changning is still a child!"
Chen Xiaoran smiled slightly: "Tuan Tuan Qing has surpassed his master, so the imperial physician can rest assured."
"This..." Physician Huang looked at the Emperor.
The Emperor frowned, staring at Bai Tuantuan, and said, "Changning, tell me, can you do it?"
"Of course!" Bai Tuantuan said with a smile, "Not only can I do it, I'm also incredibly good at it!"
As he spoke, he sat down by the window and took out his silver needles.
"Absolutely not..."
Before Physician Huang could finish speaking, he saw Bai Tuantuan's silver needles pierce directly into the Empress Dowager's body. The needles were inserted through a layer of blankets and clothing, which made Physician Huang's eyes widen.
Then he looked at the Emperor and asked, "Your Majesty, is Princess Changning really only five years old and not fifty?"
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