Xiao Lingyu noticed Yu and nodded slightly at her.
Yu smiled back and sat down with Si Chujin. When she saw the father and son of the Su family opposite her, she was amazed.
The Su family members were all good-looking. Yu realized something, looked at Xiao Lingyu's waist, then at her pretty face, and became suspicious.
Could it be that the three children of the Su family were picked up and raised by the Su family just like Su Ningjie?
Lu Yuan smiled when she saw this. After all, people who had given birth to children could see it clearly.
Xiao Lingyu withdrew his hand and took Simeng's pulse again.
The pulse conditions of the two elders of the Si family are almost the same, and both are in sub-healthy condition.
"Madam Su, are we okay?"
Xiao Ling nodded. "It's nothing serious. From today on, you should eat less salt, no sweets, and a light diet. This can prevent stroke and most common illnesses. I'll prescribe a course of treatment for you, as well as a daily health regimen. If you stick to it for a long time, you'll definitely live longer..."
The two elders of the Si family knew the consequences of a stroke, so they naturally obeyed Xiao Lingyu's words.
"Alright, here are your recipes and menus, as well as some health tips. If you stick to them for a long time, you two elders will surely be able to accompany your eldest grandson to grow up safely and healthily."
The word "eldest grandson" made Simeng secretly happy, "Madam Su, this is my second daughter-in-law. Please help her take care of her body."
After the introduction, Xiao Lingyu took Yu's pulse and prescribed a prescription for daily health care.
The group then moved to the dining hall for lunch.
After dinner, Lu Yuan took Xiao Lingyu to Simeng's room.
Simeng dismissed the servants and said bluntly, "Madam Su, A Yuan said you wanted to meet the Meng family. I will do my best to facilitate it, no matter what it is. I wonder what it is specifically?"
Xiao Lingyu pondered for a moment and said, "My father often told me that the people of Beiyi are now living a better life than they were twenty years ago. Few people have to go hungry or sell their children for starvation. This is all thanks to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives on the frontier."
Simeng frowned slightly when she heard this. Why was the person in front of her still concerned about national affairs?
Could this matter be related to the imperial court? Could her father be some fallen official or general in Beijing?
But it’s unlikely!
If she was really a daughter of an official family, it would be impossible for her to appear in the Si Mansion safely.
She knew that the wives of criminal officials would suffer a miserable fate.
"Madam Su, what you said is true. Beiyi's friendly coexistence with the four neighboring countries is inseparable from the contributions of the frontier warriors and the relevant policies of the imperial court. Could it be that what Madam Su is talking about concerns the imperial court?"
Xiao Lingyu nodded. "To be honest, this matter concerns the safety of the people living in the border areas. I want to meet the current head of the Meng family."
Simeng saw that Xiao Lingyu had an extraordinary temperament, and the more she looked at her, the more she looked like a lady from a noble family.
She has many talents. Not only can she read and write, but she can also paint. She is not comparable to the children of ordinary wealthy families. Now she is concerned about national affairs.
Her guess was most likely correct; Madam Su must be a daughter of an official.
Their Meng family has always been a clean family. They do not take sides and do not participate in the struggle for succession between the party and the government. Major events concerning the border are reported to the court by the Meng family. If it does not bring disaster, it will be a great achievement.
"Okay, Madam Su, I will arrange it as soon as possible. I will invite you to the Meng Mansion under the pretext of seeing a doctor. This will be safer."
I didn't expect the Meng family to be so meticulous. "Thank you, Madam Si, for the introduction."
The three of them talked in the room for a while and then came to the yard.
"Mother, we have already chosen the small daggers, these four." Xiao Lingyu glanced at the four exquisitely crafted small daggers in Su Ning'an's hands, "Since you like them, these are them. You keep these four daggers for now. When we return to Xishui County, your father will teach you how to defend yourself."
After Xiao Lingyu finished speaking, he turned to Lu Yuan and said, "These four daggers seem to be forged from fine iron. They are not cheap."
Lu Yuan said, "It's not as expensive as you think. Our Lu family is collaborating with the government to mine an iron mine in the east of the city. We can use a small amount of refined iron to forge our own iron. We only bear the forging and polishing costs."
Xiao Lingyu asked, "Only forging daggers?"
"The Deer Carpenter's Pavilion in the east of the city sells iron products, like kitchen knives, large iron pots, and scissors. I'll take you there when I have time."
Xiao Lingyu examined the dagger and said, "I guess Lujiang Pavilion is doing good business."
Lu Yuan said, "We are the only one selling ironware in Huayang County. Merchants from Lin County and Lin County all come to our Lu Jiang Pavilion to buy ironware, take it back and sell it to the local people."
Xiao Lingyu smiled and said, "Lu Jiangge's business is so brisk. How many daggers, kitchen knives, large iron pots, and other ironware can you forge at once to meet the supply?"
"The amount of iron ore we mine each month is a quota. The government needs a lot of iron, so sometimes our people have to work late into the night to mine for the government."
Xiao Lingyu frowned and said, "There's no fighting on the border right now, so the amount the government sends each month should be the quota. We can't let your people work all night mining. If an accident occurs, the government will be held responsible. As far as I know, mining itself is very risky and could easily result in loss of life. Your Lu family bears primary responsibility."
Lu Yuan shuddered upon hearing this. "Xiao Yu, this iron ore mine was discovered by my father when he was alive. We reported it to the government and cooperated with them in mining, clarifying the rights and responsibilities and estimating the risks. Now it's my responsibility, and I will be even more careful and meticulous to prevent such an incident from happening. If such an accident does happen, our Lu family will be held responsible and will not shirk responsibility."
Xiao Lingyu stopped there, and Lu Yuan would secretly investigate. "Ayuan, it's still early. We still need to take the children for a walk, and then we'll go back to the Lu Mansion."
"Ayu, please accompany them to the city first. Mother and your wife need to have some private conversation."
"Okay, mother."
Lu Yuan watched them walk away and returned to Simeng's room. "Mother, what do you want to tell me?"
Simeng took a sip of tea and said, "It's just the two of us here now. You have to tell me the truth. Madam Su's speech and behavior don't sound like a village woman at all. She sounds more like a daughter of an official. Who are these Su family members?"
"This..." Lu Yuan hesitated.
Simeng said, "What Madam Su is talking about concerns a matter of great importance to the imperial court. My Meng family has always been a clean family. We have not taken sides and have not participated in political affairs, which is why we have been able to survive in Huayang County for a hundred years. This matter was reported to the imperial court by the Meng family. I want to know if it will have any impact on our family. Will it bring about a disaster of murder? The Su family has indeed done us a favor, but we cannot ignore the safety of the entire family."
Simeng had to have concerns in this regard. She really wanted to get the Su family to help her make this happen, but she also needed to minimize the danger.
Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan felt that this was a serious matter. Madam Su had only told her that she wanted to meet the Meng family, and emphasized that the Meng family must help her.
Mrs. Su is the Princess Protector of the Country and will reveal her identity to the Meng family sooner or later. It’s okay to tell her mother-in-law.
"Mom, I can tell you, but Madam Su's true identity cannot be known to too many members of the Meng family."
"You don't have to worry. Mother knows her limits."
"She is the Protector of the Country Princess."
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