Mother Yang couldn't help but worry: "I think we should call a doctor."

Yang raised her eyebrows and shouted, "I told you to go borrow the medicinal oil from Madam Wen, so go and borrow the medicinal oil. Why are you talking so much?"

Seeing her getting angry, Mother Yang's expression darkened, she lowered her head in response, bowed and stepped back.

Yang couldn't help but feel a little regretful when she saw this, but this emotion was soon replaced by the irritation that surged in her heart.

What should I do next?

Could it be that I really was going to go to the temple and guard the ancient Buddha's green lamp?

As long as there are people, there will be disputes. Only those young ladies who are raised in seclusion and do not know the world would think that the Buddhist temple is a quiet place. She is a niece of a criminal without any backing. If she goes to such a place, she will be at the mercy of others like duckweed. There are also Zen temples that emphasize pure cultivation, such as Dajue Temple...

As the thought flashed through her mind, she shuddered.

It would be better for her to stay in the Xu family. At least, the Xu family would provide her with food and clothing, and her life would be saved.

Thinking of this, she clenched her hands into fists.

We have to think of a way...

*

There were big red lanterns hanging on the corridor, and the morning breeze blew past, but nothing moved, creating a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

Xu Lingyi and Shiyi Niang walked side by side.

Amber went home to rest, and Zhu Xiang became the head maid. Judging from Xu Lingyi's appearance, he would probably rest here tonight. Tomorrow morning, Zhu Xiang would have to arrange for the maid to help Xu Lingyi wash and brush his teeth, supervise the small kitchen to prepare breakfast, and instruct the maid to pick spring toon buds. She had to get up at yin hour, unlike Shiyi Niang, who could sleep until mao hour.

Thinking of this, Eleventh Lady looked back at the maids and old women who followed them silently, and said, "The Marquis and I will walk in the yard. Qiuyu and the two little maids will be left to serve, and everyone else can go back to the house to rest!"

Normally, I always complained that there were not enough maids and old women around Eleventh Lady, but today I felt that Eleventh Lady's instructions were just right.

Xu Lingyi smiled and waited for Shiyi Niang to settle the maids and old women, and chatted with Shiyi Niang as they walked.

"I received a letter from Zhenxing a few days ago, saying that he has already set out. Calculating the date, he should arrive in the next few days, right?"

"Manager Bai has sent someone to Tongzhou Wharf to pick her up." Eleventh Lady said with a smile, "Fourth Sister-in-law has also cleaned up the main house, and arranged for the maids and errand boys to serve."

Speaking of Luo Si's grandmother, Xu Lingyi smiled and asked, "Why hasn't Yingniang come to visit these days?"

After the New Year, Luo Si's grandmother came several times, either to visit Jing'er or to bring some food and clothes. She brought Yingniang with her every time. Xu Lingyi liked her very much.

"The weather has been nice these days, so Fourth Sister-in-law took Yingniang out for an outing." Eleventh Lady smiled, "They said they would return to Yuhang after Big Brother comes to Beijing. Father is not taking care of the household affairs now, Big Sister-in-law is pregnant, and Hong'er is still young, so they have to go back to help Big Sister-in-law with the housework, so that Big Sister-in-law can have some relief. When Big Brother leaves the academy next year, whether he stays in Beijing or is sent out, there must be someone at home. It will be difficult for him to come to Beijing again in the future. Take this opportunity to take Yingniang out to broaden her horizons."

Xu Lingyi nodded: "Then you should prepare some generous gifts."

"I'm working on this these past two days!" Eleventh Lady said with a smile, "For my father, my aunts, my eldest sister-in-law, Brother Hong, Brother Xiu... I'm afraid we'll need two cars to carry it."

Xu Lingyi stopped, turned around and looked at Shiyi Niang.

The red light cast a glow on her face, bringing a warm breath to her face.

He couldn't help but hold her hand: "Have you felt better these days?"

Eleventh Lady let him hold her hand and nodded with a smile: "Eating two taels of bird's nest every day is still not good, there is really nothing we can do!"

The lights were reflected in her eyes, shining brightly.

Xu Lingyi took a step forward, wanting to hold her in his arms. He caught a glimpse of Qiuyu following them from a distance. After a brief thought, he gave up and just rubbed the back of her hand with his thumb: "Tell me if you feel uncomfortable. Don't bear it. Ginseng and bird's nest are not rare things. As long as the doctor says it's good to take them, even if you don't like it, you have to take it every day as medicine."

Eleventh Lady smiled and nodded. Her big almond-shaped eyes narrowed slightly, and a childlike innocence and joy filled her brows, which made Xu Lingyi feel warm and couldn't help but smile.

"Doctor Liu will come for a follow-up visit in a couple of days, right?" Xu Lingyi's tone was as gentle as the spring breeze, "I heard that taking Panax notoginseng is good for health. You ask him. If it works, I'll have someone get some Panax notoginseng from Yunnan."

"Bird's nest is good." Eleventh Lady paused, took a step forward and took Xu Lingyi's arm, and said with a smile, "Stew it with chicken soup and mushrooms, or make winter melon soup, both are delicious."

Eleventh Lady tonight was very different from usual. She seemed particularly happy, lively, and bold.

Xu Lingyi was a little surprised, but more of it was love.

He liked this atmosphere where even the air felt relaxed.

Xu Lingyi's hand gently placed on Shiyi Niang's hand that was around his arm.

"I forgot," he chuckled, "you were born in Fujian and grew up in Yuhang, so you like seafood. Now Ma Zuowen is in Fujian, I wrote to him and asked him to bring us some abalone. Then you can make Buddha Jumps Over the Wall and let mother have a taste."

The lady grew up in the north and doesn't like seafood.

Eleventh Lady said nothing and leaned her head on Xu Lingyi's arm.

*

Mother Yang poured the medicated oil on her hands and rubbed them to warm them up. As soon as she touched Yang's swollen ankle, Yang gasped. Mother Yang couldn't help but slow down her movement.

Yang gritted her teeth and said, "You can't catch a wolf without sacrificing your child. I can't do it. I'm afraid this wound will never heal."

Mother Yang didn't understand at all. After a little hesitation, she started to rub it hard.

Yang's forehead was covered with sweat from the pain. But for some reason, she felt a sense of relief in her heart, as if the humiliation she had experienced while walking alone under the moonlight, hiding in the bushes, and Xu Lingyi's disdainful expression had turned the half-true and half-false illusion into an unforgettable memory.

She tightly grasped a corner of the table and pursed her lips. Although she was in great pain, she didn't say a word. Only in this way could she feel better.

Mother Yang felt bad when she saw Yang trying to hold back her anger. After thinking about it, she started to gossip to distract her.

"When I went there, Madam Wen was still awake. She was very surprised to hear that Madam Wen's foot was broken, and kept asking me how it happened. I said I twisted it on the steps. Madam Wen wanted to come over to see, but I stopped her."

Madam Wen is smart and capable, and bringing her here is definitely not a good thing.

Yang said nothing.

Madam Yang continued, "She said it was too late and she didn't want to disturb the Madam. That's when Madam Wen gave up. She asked Miss Donghong to find this bottle of medicinal oil for me. She said it was top-quality safflower oil, which was brought back from Guangdong by someone she had asked."

Madam Wen always has good things.

Yang nodded.

"I thanked her again and again." Mother Yang said, her hands still tense. "Madam Wen asked Miss Donghong to see me out. She also said that she would come to see you tomorrow morning."

Although they lived in the East Courtyard, they lived in the south and north, separated by two courtyards. When they came and went, they would pass by the hall leading to the back room of the main courtyard.

Yang groaned and asked, "Is the door to the hall closed?"

Mother Yang thought for a moment and said, "It's closed!" She then said, "Donghong carried the lantern and sent me all the way to Aunt Qin's door before turning back."

The gates of Qin's and Qiao's courtyards were diagonally opposite each other in the hall. Although the lanterns at Qin's gate had been taken down, the lanterns at Qiao's gate were still hanging high. Mama Yang would never be mistaken.

Yang's brows were tightly locked together.

Mother Yang looked at her and whispered, "What are you thinking about, Auntie?"

Yang's face was as gloomy as water and she did not answer her.

Mother Yang sighed inwardly, lowered her head, and rubbed Yang's ankle wholeheartedly.

*

The night wind blew, and a clump of green bamboo in the corner of the wall rustled.

Xu Lingyi lowered his head and saw the red gold lilac pendant hanging from Shiyi Niang's ear, sparkling with golden light. It rested quietly on her cheek, making her face look as white and delicate as the petals of a white pear blossom... It was as if he could smell the rich fragrance of spring flowers.

His heart was beating a little faster.

Glancing at Qiuyu, who was standing at the corner of the corridor with her head down, pretending not to see anything, Xu Lingyi lowered his head and whispered in her ear, "Let's go back to the house!"

A mellow voice with a hint of ambiguity.

Eleventh Lady raised her head and glanced at Xu Lingyi, her eyes like sparkling spring water.

"good!"

Xu Lingyi felt his heart stagnate.

After a moment's pause, he took her hand and strode towards the main house.

*

The burning sensation spread from Yang's ankles all the way to her heart.

She stood up suddenly: "Let's go to Aunt Wen's place!"

Mother Yang was caught off guard and almost fell down.

"At this time?" she asked in astonishment, "Your feet..."

"Don't worry about it, just help me go to Aunt Wen."

*.