The old woman was about forty years old, of medium height, plump and white. Her husband's surname was Shi. She said that she was ordered by Hu Xing to do moxibustion for Yu Tang.

Yu Tang asked curiously, "Is it good for me to do moxibustion in this condition?"

She couldn't say that she was frightened, but since this old woman was found by the Pei family, she must know about her illness.

Mrs. Shi smiled and said, "Of course. Otherwise, Manager Hu wouldn't have called me here in such a hurry."

However, the people in the Pei family would hire their own family doctors for minor illnesses, and would go to Hangzhou to hire famous doctors for serious illnesses. People like her, who only knew some insignificant medical skills, could only go from village to village to make a living.

Therefore, Mrs. Shi regarded this opportunity to give Yu Tang moxibustion as an opportunity to change her fate. Not only was she very kind to Yu Tang, she also vigorously promoted herself: "The main function of moxibustion is to strengthen the body and prevent minor illnesses such as colds. And I also know acupuncture and massage. Especially massage, I am the best. The ladies of wealthy families seldom move around. Over time, they will inevitably have more flesh in their abdomens and gain weight. Some of them will even affect fertility. Doing more massage can avoid these disadvantages and can also strengthen the body..."

She kept talking about the benefits of massage, but Yu Tang didn't feel much, but Qing Yuan, who was listening next to her, was very interested. When Mrs. Shi was giving Yu Tang moxibustion, she not only asked this and that, but also asked what Mrs. Shi was doing now and whether she could come to her house on weekdays.

Mrs. Shi's original intention was to make a living in Pei's house in the future, so she naturally agreed and took out a bottle of scented dew for Yu Tang: "After doing moxibustion, it is easy for some moxibustion fragrance to remain on the body. Some people like it very much, and some people don't like it very much. I saw Miss Yu frowning from time to time just now, so she must not be used to the smell of moxibustion. You can use this scented dew to wash your hair and take a bath, which can immediately eliminate the smell of moxibustion. This is also made by me. It can also be used when you are not doing moxibustion. There are many other scents. I came in a hurry this time, so I only brought this sweet-scented osmanthus scent. You can try it first to see if you like it."

He gave Qingyuan a small bottle and said, "You came too hastily this time. This is what I didn't finish last time. Please don't dislike it."

Qing Yuan accepted it with great interest, and even put the bottle mouth to his nose to smell it, and said to Yu Tang happily: "It smells like jasmine."

Yu Tang hurriedly said, "Let me smell it too!"

Qing Yuan put the bottle under Yu Tang's nose.

Maybe it was because of the difference in craftsmanship, neither the sweet-scented osmanthus scented water given by Mrs. Shi nor the small bottle of jasmine scented water was as pleasant to the smell as the scented water given to her by Miss Xu before. But it was already very good.

Yu Tang boasted again and again.

Mrs. Shi smiled widely and said, "You can't touch water for a while after the moxibustion treatment, for fear that the cold will enter your body. You can take a bath and wash your hair after one or two hours."

Yu Tang agreed.

Qingyuan hurried to help Yutang look at the timekeeping clock, and reminded Qingping to remind Yutang when the time was up.

Qingping said "yes" with a smile.

Mrs. Shi took the opportunity to explain to Yu Tang the pros and cons of acupuncture and moxibustion.

Yu Tang had moxibustion treatment and his body felt warm, as if it had been ironed with an iron. He felt extremely comfortable. He lazily leaned on the big pillow and listened to Mrs. Shi's chat.

In the Dharma Hall, Master Wuneng’s lecture was almost coming to an end, and he was inviting pilgrims to ask questions and answering their confusions.

Pei Yan stretched his legs calmly.

This incompetent master is just a name in name only, trying to fool those old ladies who have never seen the world.

He glanced at Tao Qing.

I found Tao Qing was so bored that he was about to fall asleep.

He couldn't help but sneer secretly.

I'm afraid everyone was in trouble because of Wei Sanfu and Wang Qibao's trip to the south of the Yangtze River.

Pei Yan was thinking about it, but his mind suddenly changed.

I don't know how the little girl is doing now? Is she lying sick in bed? Or is she reading picture books at home?

Peng Shiyi hasn't left yet, so it might be better for her to stay away for a few days.

Just enough for her to have a good rest for a few days.

Pei Yan's mind reappeared the image of Yu Tang lying limply on the sedan chair that day.

He suddenly wanted to take a look at the little girl.

It seemed that only in this way could he truly let go of his worries.

Pei Yan was wondering whether he should find an excuse to leave, but the handkerchief in Gu Xi's hand had already been crumpled into a ball.

Just now, the eldest wife sent someone to tell her to have dinner with the eldest wife in the evening, saying that she hadn't seen her for a few days and wanted her to come over to keep her company.

All the wives, grandmothers, and young ladies in the palace envied her good relationship with the first wife. But when she saw Pei Laoan's calm face and the second wife serving Pei Laoan, she felt irritated.

As the eldest daughter-in-law, even if she is a widow, wouldn't it be better for the first wife to serve Old Master Pei and show filial piety? Why does she have to hide in the quiet room and act like a young lady raised in a secluded house? And she was even called over... Isn't the first wife afraid that others will say that she doesn't know how to behave and has no rules?

Gu Xi couldn't refuse, so he just agreed with a smile.

But the second wife said to her with a concerned look: "Sister-in-law has been suffering these days. I heard that she ate two of the large plain steamed buns that were sent to her at noon. It's rare for her to have such an appetite, which shows that it's good for her to go out for a walk. I have already told the kitchen to send a few more buns later. When you eat with sister-in-law, please keep an eye out for her to see if she has anything else she likes to eat. I can also tell the kitchen next time."

Gu Xi smiled and knelt down to bless the Second Wife, but in his heart he was criticizing the First Wife. They were also sisters-in-law, but look at the Second Wife, how good at talking she was, and how well she coaxed the old Ans.

No wonder the first wife is often gossiped about.

Not knowing how to behave as a human being is what happens in a big family.

She left Miss Wu and went to live with the first wife.

Who knew that the eldest wife had called her here to inquire about Yu Tang: "I heard that a doctor was arranged to give her moxibustion. Who is this Miss Yu? I heard that she lived with you before. Do you know this person?"

In her opinion, it would be great if Pei Yan could marry a girl like this.

As a result, Pei Yan would not get the support of his wife's family.

Gu Xi felt a little unhappy after hearing this, thinking that I asked you to keep an eye on Yu Tang before, but you didn't. Now you find out that Pei Yan attaches so much importance to Yu Tang and wants to find out about Yu Tang, and you need my help.

She said respectfully, "I don't know Miss Yu very well. Although we lived together before, we only lived in two adjacent courtyards. I really don't know what kind of personality Miss Yu has."

But what about the old lady doctor?

Most of the wealthy families don't like midwives, thinking they like to gossip and ruin the peace in the backyard.

The handkerchief in Gu Xi's hand was crumpled into a ball again, but she smiled and said, "Was that old lady doctor really arranged by the Third Elder? Does Old An know about it?"

If Pei Yan made the arrangement behind Lao An's back, Lao An would definitely be unhappy if he knew about it.

This will give us many opportunities.

Unfortunately, the eldest wife was corrupted by Pei You's habits and never took her mother-in-law seriously, so she didn't notice Gu Xi's intentions. Not only that, she was quite disappointed that Gu Xi didn't know anything, and she showed it without hiding it, saying: "Are you used to living in the temple? Do you want me to send two maids to serve you for a few days?"

Gu Xi immediately realized that the eldest wife was trying to use her name to do something.

She is not that stupid.

Not only do you not gain any benefit, but you also waste your reputation to make things convenient for others.

She smiled and said, "It's fine over there. Miss Wu comes over often, and there are also the young ladies from the Song and Peng families. It's quite lively."

This means that there are a lot of people and a mixed crowd there.

The eldest wife was even more disappointed.

Gu Xi didn't even want to eat. She drank a bowl of soup hastily and said she was full. She wanted to leave in a hurry, but she suddenly remembered the Second Wife's instructions. She didn't want to lose her reputation in front of the old Ans and the women from the Peng and Song families. She was really a hateful First Wife, so she went straight to the point and asked, "Are you used to eating here? I heard that you ate a few extra buns at noon today. Do you want the kitchen to prepare a few more for you tomorrow?"

No matter how delicious the vegetarian buns from Zhaoming Temple were, the eldest wife was a worldly-wise person and had eaten vegetarian buns that were not much worse than these. In addition, she had been worrying about how to get Pei Tong back to the capital for some time, so she didn't care much about food and accommodation. She hadn't eaten the vegetarian buns from Zhaoming Temple for a long time, so she ate a few more bites.

She said, "It's OK! Bai Zhi, who lives next to me, said that it's hard to find the Su Xin Bao (large steamed buns) from Zhaoming Temple now, so I want to send a few to my family to try. Please bring a large portion for me tomorrow."

Baizhi was bought by the eldest wife after she arrived in Lin'an. She is a native of Lin'an.

Gu Xi had asked around the people around the first wife, so he naturally knew about Bai Zhi. He thought that Bai Zhi was probably working for the first wife, and wanted to take the opportunity to show off.

This is also a small matter.

Who can give without expecting anything in return?

The people around you should also be treated with both kindness and severity.

She agreed with a smile, and reluctantly said a few words to the first wife, then stood up and said goodbye.

Yu Tang, on the other hand, was laughing and talking happily.

The second wife and several young ladies from the Pei family came over. They asked her how she felt or if she was feeling unwell. As they were talking, Miss Xu and Madam Yang San came over. The second wife asked about Madam Yang San's health. Madam Yang San was answering when Chen brought in homemade snacks and candies and mentioned that Mrs. Shi would come to do moxibustion in the afternoon. The second wife and Madam Yang called Qingyuan in to question her...

The laughter echoed far in the quiet dusk, and stung Gu Xi as he was about to return to his residence.

Gu Xi stood facing the setting sun for a long time, then suddenly turned and went to where Pei Tong lived.

He Xiang was shocked and asked, "Miss, what are you going to do? Otherwise, should I go and tell the eldest master in advance?"

Gu Xi sneered. Thinking about how Pei Tong had been standing beside Pei Xuan like an invisible person all day, she began to get angry.

She said, "Go!"

The lotus fragrance disappeared in a flash.

Soon, Gu Xi ran into Pei Tong who was walking quickly to greet her.

"What happened?" Pei Tong had beads of sweat on his forehead, but his voice was still very gentle. "I'm drinking tea with my second uncle and the clan leaders of several families!"

In other words, he was on a temporary break from a social event.