Knowing that Mother Tao was going to Gongxian Hutong to visit the patient, Shiyi Niang not only agreed readily, but also sent a carriage to take her there.

Qi Niang brought Mu Fu over.

"Thanks to the Marquis for taking care of me these days. We are sisters, so I won't say much. But I have to thank the Madam Tai and the Fifth Madam. Zhu Anping and I have discussed asking the chef of Chunxi Tower to prepare a banquet, and invite the Madam Tai, the Fifth Madam and the children to Congxiang Pavilion tomorrow to have some fun, which will be a wish of mine."

Qi Niang and Zhu Anping have been visiting relatives and friends and visiting Zen temples. Shiyi Niang is busy entertaining Mrs. Jiang, so Qi Niang did not mention the banquet for the Taifu and Wu Furen at Congxiang Pavilion. No one expected that the matter of finding a doctor would be settled so quickly. Now she has to start taking medicine, and she can no longer live in Xu Mansion. But buying a house near Xu Mansion is not something that can be done with money. Qi Niang's matter can't wait. Zhu Anping thought about it and bought a three-story house near Siniang's residence, and planned to move there in the next few days. Qi Niang was thinking about how to bring the Taifu and Wu Furen to Congxiang Pavilion for a gathering.

Eleventh Lady knew what she meant and accompanied her to the Lady Dowager.

The weather was getting hotter and people were in low spirits. Qi Niang was sincere again, and the lady agreed with a smile. The next day, she went to Congxiang Pavilion with Shiyi Niang, Wu Furen and the children.

Congxiang Pavilion, as its name suggests, is home to many plants and flowers. The crystal pork elbows of Chunxi Tower are famous in Yanjing. Qi Niang held a banquet in the hall, with six snowflake-patterned lattice windows opened wide. Outside the house, there were flourishing flowers and a gentle breeze inside. Everyone drank Jinhua wine, talked and laughed, and was very comfortable.

After lunch, several people moved to the east wing to play cards.

A little maid ran over and reported: "My aunt from Gongxian Hutong is here!"

"It is true that it is better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early." The lady smiled and hurriedly ordered the maid to welcome the person in.

Grandma Luo didn't expect that Qi Niang would host a banquet for the women of the Xu family, and she looked a little uncomfortable. She smiled and greeted the old lady, but was left at the card table by the old lady: "...Eleventh Lady's skills are too poor, and she hesitated between playing cards, delaying us all. You should come!"

Naturally, Eleventh Lady was more than happy to do so. She quickly gave up her seat to Grandma Luo and sat aside to look at the cards.

Qi Niang brought some mung bean water to help Luo Da Niang relieve her fatigue. Several people played cards happily for the whole afternoon. Luo Da Niang stayed for dinner and got up to say goodbye. Only then did she have the opportunity to talk to Shiyi Niang who saw her off.

"I heard that the Marquis has been busy these days trying to make Zhun the Crown Prince?"

Grandma Luo came to see her specially, of course not to play cards with the lady.

Thinking of the fact that Mother Tao went to Gongxian Hutong yesterday, Shiyi Niang had already guessed something. Hearing this, she smiled and said, "Everyone knows it!"

Grandma Luo nodded with a smile and asked tactfully, "So, what are the plans of the Eleventh Aunt?"

Since I'm here on orders, it would be difficult to reply without asking clearly.

Eleventh Lady stated her position: "Zhun Ge is the legitimate son of the first wife. According to the law, he should inherit the family business. It is only natural to ask for the title of Crown Prince now."

Grandma Luo looked a little embarrassed when she heard this: "I heard from mother that according to the rules, after Zhun Ge is named the Crown Prince, he will have to live alone in a separate courtyard. I wonder what plans the Eleventh Aunt has?"

Even though she had already accepted the reason why she married into the Xu family just to take care of Zhun Ge, when Eleventh Lady heard these words, for some reason, her heart still felt a prickly pain as if it had been bitten by an ant.

She straightened her back and said, "Zhun Ge grew up under the care of the Madam Dowager. If the position of the Crown Prince is decided, I think both the Madam Dowager and the Marquis will make some arrangements, right? As for me, I naturally hope that Mother Tao can be the housekeeper in Zhun Ge's courtyard. She is the eldest sister's wet nurse and has watched Zhun Ge grow up! But the imperial decree for the title has not yet been issued, so it is too early to say these things now!"

Seeing Eleventh Lady's solemn expression, Grandma Luo felt even more uncomfortable: "What Eleventh Lady said makes sense. It's too early to say these things." Then she hurriedly said goodbye to Eleventh Lady.

Amber couldn't help feeling angry as she watched the carriage leaving the Luo Mansion.

"This mother Tao is too restless! I think she needs to be taught a lesson."

"That's not necessary." Eleventh Lady said calmly, "She was originally left behind by the eldest sister to take care of Zhun Ge. If Zhun Ge sets up his own courtyard to live alone, it is only natural for her to go with him. Besides, Mother Tao is a smart person. With her by Zhun Ge's side, she can also take some responsibilities for us."

Amber knew that what Eleventh Lady said made sense, but when she thought about how Mother Tao had gotten away with it unscathed in the Dongqing incident and was now instigating the Luo family to send the eldest lady to warn Eleventh Lady, she felt particularly uncomfortable. She wanted to say something, but when she looked up, she saw several servants surrounding Xu Lingyi, who was wearing court robes, and walking towards her.

He went to the palace to see the emperor today.

Amber quickly dropped the subject and followed behind Eleventh Lady to salute Xu Lingyi.

"Why are you standing here and talking?" Xu Lingyi asked with a smile.

"I just sent my sister-in-law away!"

Xu Lingyi knew that Qi Niang was treating them today, so he did not suspect anything and went to Chui Lun Water Pavilion with Shi Yi Niang.

"Is there any progress on Zhun Ge's matter?" On the way, Eleventh Lady asked with concern.

"The Emperor has approved it," Xu Lingyi said, "We just need to wait for the Ministry of Rites to approve the petition!"

"So soon!" Eleventh Lady was a little surprised, "I thought it would take some time!"

"Speed ​​is just a matter of words." Xu Lingyi said with a smile, "If the emperor has spoken, the Ministry of Rites will naturally move faster. If the emperor doesn't speak, the Ministry of Rites will naturally move slower. Besides, Zhun Ge is the first wife's legitimate son, and there is no dispute."

Eleventh Lady nodded: "Then shouldn't we start preparing for what Brother Zhun has decided?"

Xu Lingyi nodded: "On our side, I plan to ask Prince Shun to be the matchmaker. What do you think?"

"If Prince Shun agrees, that would be great."

As they were talking, they went into the house, and Xu Lingyi took out a few pieces of paper from his arms and gave them to Shiyi Niang: "Take a look. It's a reply letter from the person sent to Cangzhou." Then he went to the bathroom to wash up.

Eleventh Lady sat on the big kang by the window and read the contents carefully.

The note said that Shao Zhongran's family had never had many descendants. His great-grandfather and grandfather were both only sons. His father had two brothers. In Shao Zhongran's generation, there were only three cousins. Shao Zhongran was the first one, with a younger brother and a cousin. His father was a military scholar, very proficient in general affairs, and his family was wealthy. His mother came from a wealthy family in Cangzhou.

Eleventh Lady was a little surprised.

I didn't expect Shao Zhongran's father was so good at managing money.

After Xu Lingyi had finished cleaning up, Shiyi Niang discussed with Xu Lingyi: "I think we should talk to Madam Wen about this matter as well. She has been worried about Zhen Jie'er these days!"

Xu Lingyi listened with a hint of hesitation in his eyes. After a while, he said, "It's okay to let her listen. But you must not be soft-hearted and let her interfere in Zhen Jie'er's marriage. Otherwise, she will be involved with the Wen family."

That's why you were so anxious to ask her what Madam Wen said last time?

Eleventh Lady agreed and called Madam Wen over early the next morning.

Aunt Wen looked delighted and said, "Mr. Shao's father is only thirty-eight years old this year."

Eleventh Lady was puzzled.

Madam Wen said with a smile, "A poor couple has many worries. Shao's father is well versed in common affairs and is in his prime. The Shao family won't have to worry about money for at least 20 years. If we marry Shao, what can't we live without?"

Eleventh Lady tried hard not to laugh.

Then he told Xu Lingyi about it. Xu Lingyi snorted coldly: "She only cares about these things!" But he couldn't deny that what Madam Wen said made sense. But if he decided to marry into the Shao family, he would still feel a little sorry for such an excellent son like Li Ji.

Just as he was hesitating, the decree came down to appoint Zhunge as the crown prince.

Xu Lingyi's expression was very calm when he received the order, but Xu Lingkuan was very happy. He lifted Zhun Ge high above his head and turned him around twice: "Zhun Ge, you are the prince now!"

Zhun Ge was so scared that his face turned pale. He grabbed Xu Lingkuan's arm tightly and called out "Fifth Uncle" with sobs.

The Fifth Lady twisted Xu Lingkuan's arm and said, "You want to scare Zhun'er?"

The lady looked at it and said nervously, "Put it down quickly, put it down quickly!"

Xu Lingkuan smiled awkwardly and put Zhun Ge down.

Zhen Jie'er hurried forward and asked him, "How are you?"

Zhun Ge's face was as pale as paper. He forced a smile and shook his head at Zhen Jie'er.

Eleventh Lady is looking for Xu Siyu.

He stood alone far away under the camphor tree in the corner of the yard. Against the backdrop of the thick tree trunk that he could hug behind him, his small body looked thin and lonely.

She was just hesitating whether to call him, when she heard Zhen Jie'er's panicked call: "Zhun Ge! Zhun Ge!"

Eleventh Lady turned her head and saw Zhun Ge squatting on the ground vomiting.

Oh no, it looks like he was frightened just now!

The thought flashed through her mind and she ran towards Zhun Ge.

But Xu Lingyi was quicker than her. Before she could get close to Zhun Ge, he had already hugged Zhun Ge and called him "Doctor".

Everyone in the yard started to panic.

Xu Lingkuan said in even greater panic: "Fourth brother, I don't know..."

"Now is not the time to talk about this!" Xu Lingyi looked at him calmly and told Shiyi Niang, "Call the servants around Zhun Ge over, and let's go to the outer study."

They received the order in the main hall of the Xu family, which was closer to the outer study.

Everyone followed Xu Lingyi and hurried to the outer study.

Xu Lingyi placed Zhun Ge on the Luohan bed in the reception room.

The Fifth Madam had cleverly brought a small stool to the bedside and asked the Madam Tai to sit on it, but the Madam Tai gave it to the Second Madam: "Take his pulse first!"

The second wife sat down without any hesitation and placed her slender fingers on the pulse of Zhun Ge's left hand.

"I'm fine!" Zhun Ge, who was lying on the bed, said weakly, "I'm fine. I just feel a little dizzy."

Everyone's eyes turned to the Second Madam.

You could hear a pin drop in the room.

The second lady put down her left hand, felt the pulse of her right hand, and then nodded to the people in the room: "Nothing's wrong! Maybe she was frightened just now!"

Long sighs rising and falling were heard in the room.

The Fifth Lady poked Xu Lingkuan and said to Xu Lingyi, "Fourth brother, it's all because your husband doesn't know the importance of things. I think it's better for Zhun brother to attend the banquet to celebrate the prince's death!"

When Xu Lingkuan heard this, he nodded like a chick pecking at rice: "I'll go, I'll go!"

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The Spring Festival holiday is coming soon, and there are so many things to do. I thought I could overcome it, but it seems a bit difficult. Please forgive me for the late update!

PS: I can only update once before the Spring Festival holiday, and I can't guarantee the time. I will make up for it wholeheartedly during the Spring Festival holiday!

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