Under the careful care of her son and daughter-in-law, the old lady's condition gradually improved, and she was able to walk again in mid-February.

Eunuch Lei, who was ordered to visit the patient every other day, couldn't help but heaved a sigh of relief. He looked at Xu Lingyi, who had lost a lot of weight, and said with a smile: "If the Madam's condition doesn't get better, we won't be able to stop the Queen!"

These days, the doctors of the Imperial Hospital have treated the Xu Mansion as a second Imperial Medical Bureau. Ginseng, ganoderma lucidum and other precious medicinal materials from the palace have been continuously sent in. Not to mention the Queen, even the Emperor has sent people to ask about the Madam's condition from time to time, not to mention the royal relatives, princes and ministers. Eleventh Lady always felt that Xu Lingyi was not thin because of taking care of the Madam, but because the Madam was sick and had to entertain these people.

"And Eunuch Lao Lei, please tell the Queen." Xu Lingyi couldn't help but smile a little on his serious face. "Madam is getting better. Please don't worry, Queen."

"Don't worry, Marquis Yongping. I will definitely pass on your message."

The two chatted for a while, and Xu Lingyi sent Eunuch Lei to the gate of the courtyard and then returned to the lady.

The Second Lady sat by the bed, the Eleventh Lady and the Fifth Lady sat side by side on a small stool in front of the bed, and the Third Lady sat on a small stool at the foot of the bed. Jiang, Fang, Jin, and Xiang stood in front of the Falling Flower Shade.

"The Spring Banquet on March 3rd must be held..." The voice of the lady who had just recovered from her illness was still very weak, "I have been sick and in a state of depression. We must hold a Spring Banquet and make it lively..."

"Then let's do it!" The Second Lady looked at Eleventh Lady, "There are many people at home, and it's lively. Mother will feel comfortable and her illness will heal faster."

Everyone followed Second Madam's gaze and looked towards Eleventh Lady, waiting for her to speak.

This time, the lady is suffering from a heart disease. If the atmosphere around her is better, her mood will be better. When she is in a better mood, she will be in better spirits and gradually regain her vitality.

"I think what Second Sister-in-law said makes sense." Eleventh Lady looked at the Lady Dowager, "Mother, then I will post the notice as usual?"

The lady smiled, nodded, and closed her eyes tiredly.

Eleventh Lady stood up and winked at the people in the room. Except for the Second Lady who was taking care of the Lady Dowager, everyone else quietly followed Eleventh Lady out of the inner room.

"Let Zhun'er's wife handle this!" She instructed Jiang, "You hosted the Spring Banquet last year, and everyone said it was great. But the situation is different this year, and the Madam can't stand the hassle, so it's better to keep things quiet about the banquet."

Jiang replied "yes" in a low voice. Eleventh Lady turned around and glanced at everyone in the room.

"Third sister-in-law, fifth sister-in-law," she said, "we took care of her during the day a few days ago, and second sister-in-law served her at night. Otherwise, with so many people coming and going, we would have been busy all day and night, and I'm afraid we would have collapsed from exhaustion. Although mother is getting better now, she is an old person after all, and she still needs someone to take care of her. But it's not good to let second sister-in-law do this all the time. I want Zhun brother's daughter-in-law to take care of the spring banquet, and we will take turns to take care of mother, so that second sister-in-law can have a rest. What do you think?"

No one had any objection.

"Then it's settled!" Eleventh Lady arranged the sisters-in-law in order of seniority, "...Everyone has worked hard these days, so go home early today to rest! Once you have enough rest, you can come and look after mother tomorrow."

The lady's illness gradually got better and she was able to rest again. Everyone's expressions were relieved.

The Fifth Lady had been busy helping Eleventh Lady entertain guests these days, and her brows were filled with deep fatigue. Upon hearing this, she said, "Fourth Sister-in-law, I'll go back first! I'll come to take over your hand tomorrow morning."

According to Eleventh Lady's arrangement, Eleventh Lady will be responsible for taking care of the Lady Dowager tonight, and Fifth Lady will take over tomorrow morning.

Eleventh Lady nodded.

After the third lady said that she would take good care of the lady according to her arrangements, she took her wife and left.

Xu Lingyi sent Eunuch Lei back.

"Where's mom?" he asked with concern, "Is there anyone accompanying her?"

Before Eleventh Lady could answer him, a little maid lifted the curtain of the inner room and came out.

"My Lord, Madam!" she said softly, "Madam Tai has something to say to Madam Four!"

Didn’t you just fall asleep because you were tired?

Eleventh Lady was very surprised and went into the inner room with Xu Lingyi.

The lady closed her eyes, as if she was asleep.

Her hair was gray, her skin was sallow and dull, and the wrinkles on her face appeared very clear.

Xu Lingyi felt a pang in his heart and knelt on the bed.

When the second lady saw this, she quickly stood up.

"Mother!" Xu Lingyi gently held the lady's hand.

The lady opened her eyes: "You're here! Where's Eleventh Lady?" As she spoke, she looked behind Xu Lingyi.

Eleventh Lady hurriedly stepped forward and knelt in front of the lady with Xu Lingyi.

"Eleventh Lady," the lady reached out her hand tremblingly and held Eleventh Lady's hand, "I want you to send someone to Yuyao in the next two days to propose marriage to Jie'er!"

Eleventh Lady was very surprised.

Although this matter had been discussed, it was delayed because the lady was ill.

"Jie'er is sixteen this year, and in two years, he will be eighteen. He doesn't care, but Yingniang can't just wait like this, right? If someone gossips, the child will be embarrassed. Rather than being embarrassed at that time, it's better to arrange the marriage as soon as possible!"

This time, the lady spoke quickly and urgently.

The old lady was afraid that her children would have to observe mourning after her death, so she delayed the process until she was older...

"Mom, don't think too much." Eleventh Lady hurriedly comforted her, "When you get better in a few days, we will go and propose marriage!"

"No!" The lady said firmly, "Tomorrow, tomorrow you go and propose marriage!"

Eleventh Lady wanted to persuade the Madam not to be so pessimistic, but Xu Lingyi spoke up: "Then let's go to Gongxian Hutong tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, the lady's expression relaxed: "You must remember this! You must remember this!" Her voice gradually became lower and she closed her eyes.

Xu Lingyi was startled, and Shiyi Niang's heartstrings were also tense. The Second Lady gently placed her finger under the nose of the Tai Madam. After a long time, she shook her head at Xu Lingyi Shiyi Niang.

The three of them breathed a sigh of relief.

Eleventh Lady and Xu Lingyi came out of the inner room to talk.

"I think it's better to settle this matter sooner rather than later." He murmured, "If Zhenxing is sent out, it will be even more difficult to handle!"

"Okay!" Eleventh Lady said, "I will go to Gongxian Hutong tomorrow." Then she turned and went to Xu Sijie.

All classes in the school have been suspended.

Xu Sijie was sitting at his desk practicing calligraphy. When he saw his mother, he quickly put down his pen.

"Why are you here?" He helped Shiyi Niang to sit on the big kang by the window and made a cup of tea himself. "Is grandma going to bed?"

Eleventh Lady nodded and took a sip of tea: "What kind of tea is this? It tastes pretty good."

"It's Huangshan Maofeng." Xu Sijie said, "If mother likes it, I'll ask them to send some over later." He added, "It was given by Wang Yun to fourth brother."

"I'm not particular about drinking tea." Eleventh Lady smiled, "I can't really taste the flavor, so you can keep it!" As she spoke, a hint of hesitation flashed across her face.

Those who care can see it clearly.

Since his mother is too embarrassed to say it, he should bring it up first!

Xu Sijie smiled and said, "Mother, do you have something to tell me?"

"Yes, there is something!" Shiyi Niang looked at Xu Sijie's still childish face and said carefully, "If I let Yingniang stay with us forever, do you think it's a good idea?"

"Okay!" For some reason, Xu Sijie felt a little happy after listening to this. "My eldest cousin has a cheerful personality and understands flowers and plants. With her by your side, you will have someone to keep you company..." When he said this, he was speechless.

Girls naturally have to get married when they grow up. It seems unlikely that my mother will keep her by her side forever... But my mother is not the kind of person who speaks carelessly...

The thought flashed through my mind, and a bold idea suddenly popped up.

He couldn't help blushing.

"Mother..." He looked at Eleventh Lady and was speechless for a long time.

Seeing that he understood what she meant, Eleventh Lady smiled and nodded, then asked him, "Is it okay?"

Xu Sijie's face was now red enough to look like blood was dripping out.

He lowered his head, not daring to look at Shiyi Niang. Suddenly he said, "I, I'll make you some tea," and took Shiyi Niang's teacup and went out.

Eleventh Lady couldn't help but smile.

The next day I went to Gongxian Hutong.

"How's the matter with eldest brother?" Aunt Wang respectfully invited Eleventh Lady to the study.

"I'm waiting for a vacancy in the Ministry of Personnel." Luo Zhenxing wore a half-new ge-colored Hangzhou silk gown, which set off his fair and slightly plump face, and had the calmness unique to middle-aged people. Shiyi Niang thought of the first time she came to Beijing, when Luo Zhenxing picked her up at the Tongzhou dock.

Handsome and tall...time just passed by like that.

She suddenly understood why Luo Zhenxing wanted to be sent out!

"What do Second Uncle and Third Uncle say?" This is a big deal for the Luo family, and they must discuss it with the two uncles who are still in their official careers.

Luo Zhenxing did not notice his sister's subtle emotions: "Second uncle thinks we should be more cautious, but third uncle thinks it's a good idea." He was not used to talking about such things with women, even if the woman was his sister. After a few simple words, he changed the subject: "I heard that the lady can walk now?"

Seeing that he was unwilling to talk, Eleventh Lady did not ask any more questions. She took the opportunity to talk to Luo Zhenxing about the old lady's illness, and then brought up the marriage that the old lady was concerned about.

"You can ask the matchmaker to propose marriage!" Luo Zhenxing said, "It's best to settle the marriage before the end of March. Even if I leave, you can go directly to Yuhang to pick up the bride."

Eleventh Lady thanked him with a smile, then went out to the Yongchang Marquis Mansion.

"You don't want me to be that cheap matchmaker?" Grandma Huang San looked at him jokingly.

Eleventh Lady couldn't help but smile awkwardly.

"You really want me to be a matchmaker?" Grandma Huang couldn't help but exclaimed, then laughed, "But this time, you have to make me double the shoes!"

"Sister, you are really asking for too much!"

"I am definitely worth this price, right?"

The two of them joked with each other for a while, and then Eleventh Lady told Grandma Huang San what had happened.

"Great!" Grandma Huang San said with a smile, "It's a marriage between close relatives, it couldn't be better." After agreeing on a day to propose marriage with Shiyi Niang, she stood up and said goodbye.

After leaving Princess Lane, he immediately sent someone to inform Luo Zhenxing so that he could find a matchmaker.

A few days later, the two families formally exchanged engagement letters, and three days later, they wrote the marriage certificate and made the engagement. The lady's health improved day by day, and during the Dragon Boat Festival, she even went to release river lanterns with a few children. Only then did everyone dare to congratulate loudly. The Xu family regained its original cheerful atmosphere.

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Sisters, I'm so sorry. There were a lot of emergencies during the National Day holiday. I couldn't handle it... I'm late again...⊙﹏⊙b sweat...

PS: There will be more updates for everyone to read tomorrow afternoon!