Xiao Ling replied, "Seven days later, what awaits Xiao Yuncheng are the impeachment memorials from those civil and military officials. Unmarried adultery, lewdness in broad daylight, forced marriage... which of these hasn't stepped on the temple of the Censor-in-Chief?"
"Moreover, General Shen has served in the court for many years and is highly respected. He was forced to fall from his horse by the Crown Prince and was seriously injured. The military officers who once served under him also couldn't stand it. This time, the memorials impeaching him are probably piled up to be higher than his grave!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Yuan chuckled.
Seeing Shen Yuan smile, Xiao Ling's lips also curled into a smile, and he continued, "There's another piece of good news."
"What good news?"
"Grandma has arrived at Qingyun Mountain and will be able to go to the capital tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yuan jumped up from the stool. "You mean Grandma has arrived?"
Xiao Ling nodded.
The people escorting Granny Liu to the capital split into two groups. One group was still dealing with the assassins in Jizhou City, while the other group, carrying the token from the General's Mansion, had already passed through the pass and brought Granny Liu to Qingyun Mountain.
She knew she would see Granny Liu tomorrow, so Shen Yuan went to bed early.
The next day, Shen Yuan personally drove the carriage to Qingyun Mountain, firstly to pick up Granny Liu and Xiao Jinmeng, and secondly to thank the disciples of Qingyun Mountain.
She gave the gift she brought to Xiao Ling's master, Daoist Fuyun.
Master Fuyun refused, saying, "Miss Chen, I won't accept gifts! I won't accept gifts! Please take it away!"
“Immortal Floating Clouds, what I’m giving you isn’t a gift, but rather funds to help rebuild Qingyun Temple.” Shen Yuan opened the gift box, inside which were gleaming gold ingots, which she had exchanged for the dowry Shen Wei had given her.
Shen Yuan placed the gold ingots in front of Daoist Fuyun and continued, "You need travel expenses to go down the mountain to uphold justice, you need medicine to practice medicine, and you need funds to expand your gang. Consider this money as a token of my appreciation to Qingyun Temple and a contribution to the temple's prosperity."
"This..." Master Fuyun hesitated for half a second, then snapped the box shut and put it into his pocket. "Since you are so sincere, it would be impolite to refuse this gift. So I will accept it on behalf of Qingyun Temple!"
Shen Yuan smiled and then chatted with Daoist Fuyun about medicine.
Whether it was because she had been paid or because she was sincerely eager to learn, Master Fuyun was very open and generous, sharing all his accumulated insights on medicine and prescriptions over the years.
Shen Yuan felt that her trip up the mountain had been so worthwhile, as it had filled her brain with so much information!
After descending the mountain, Shen Yuan couldn't help but say to Xiao Ling, "Master Fuyun is really different from the Taoist priests I've met before. He's not rigid and is much more interesting."
Xiao Ling: "Back then, that person in the palace only gave him a thousand taels of gold, and he took care of me for ten years. During those ten years, there were countless open and covert attacks against Qingyun Temple. My master always said that I was losing money."
"A loss-making business?"
Shen Yuan was amused by these words and didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Xiao Ling glanced back at Shen Yuan and reached out to help her up: "The mountain path is rugged, watch your step."
Shen Yuan nodded and said, "Although Master Fuyun did not agree to cooperate with me in running Baicaotang, he said he could sell me the formulas for burn ointment and scar removal ointment."
Xiao Ling laughed and said, "Master does indeed like money, after all, Qingyun Temple has more than three hundred mouths to feed."
The two descended the mountain and met up with Granny Liu and Xiao Jinmeng in the village at the foot of the mountain.
Upon seeing Granny Liu and Xiao Jinmeng, Shen Yuan rushed forward, and the three of them embraced tightly.
"Sister Yuanyuan, I miss you so much!"
Xiao Jinmeng skipped and hopped like a happy little swallow.
Shen Yuan patted her little head, "You've grown quite a bit taller in the three or four months I haven't seen you!"
"That's right, the skirt was too short, so I sewed it on again," said Granny Liu with a smile.
The group boarded a carriage and entered the city.
Upon seeing the bustling and vibrant capital city, Granny Liu could not recall any related images, yet she felt no sense of unease, as if she were a native of the capital, having walked these streets countless times.
Could it be that what Yuan Yuan said is true, and that she really is the midwife hired by the General's Mansion?
Are you from Beijing, and do you also have a home here?
An urgent desire to know the truth filled Granny Liu with tension and anticipation.
Shen Yuan noticed Liu Mama's unease, and she smiled and patted Liu Mama's hand, "Grandma, don't worry, I'll take care of everything."
The carriage arrived at the general's mansion quickly.
Shen Yuan, accompanied by Granny Liu and Xiao Jinmeng, entered through the main gate and went straight back to Changfeng Residence.
Xiao Ling was assigned to the Martial Virtue Academy by Shen Yuan.
Before Granny Liu arrived in the capital, Shen Yuan had already arranged accommodations for her and Xiao Jinmeng.
It's located next to Changfengju in Guihuayuan.
Although Granny Liu was once a midwife in the General's Mansion and could be considered half a servant, to Shen Yuan, Granny Liu was an elder who had raised her for many years, and she could not possibly find Granny Liu a place to live just like a servant.
Moreover, Granny Liu's indenture was not in the General's Mansion.
They should be treated like guests.
In addition, given Xiao Jinmeng's special status, she should be treated as an honored guest by the General's Mansion.
Fortunately, she now has the power to manage the household, and she has the final say in assigning servants and arranging accommodations.
After arranging accommodations for Granny Liu and Xiao Jinmeng and instructing the servants to bathe and change their clothes, Shen Yuan personally went to Old Madam Shen and Shen Wei's courtyard to report the matter.
In the evening, Shen Yuan took Granny Liu to the study.
Old Madam Shen had been waiting in the study for a long time. When she saw Granny Liu following behind Shen Yuan, Old Madam Shen leaned on her cane and stood up shakily from the stool.
She stared at Granny Liu for a long time, then said, "You...you really are Liu Yingjun!"
"It's been seventeen years since we last met, but I still remember your face!"
"Back then, Wei'er was worried about Xue Niang's health and asked me to find a reliable midwife. I carefully selected you!"
"But how did you take care of the young mistress? Not only did you fail to watch over her, allowing her to fall into the water, but you also took her child away!"
Old Madam Shen pounded her cane hard, her voice hoarse, each word a accusation.
In her eyes, it was Granny Liu who took away the seventeen years that Shen Yuan should have been raised in the General's Mansion.
Shen Wei silently sized up Liu Mama without saying a word, but it was clear that his attitude was the same as that of Old Madam Shen.
Meeting the scrutinizing gazes of Shen Wei and Madam Shen, Granny Liu shrank back uncomfortably.
Was it she who stole Shen Yuan back then?
But why can't she remember anything?
She didn't remember the General's Mansion, nor did she remember Old Madam Shen or this General Shen.
She had no idea that Shen Yuan was the eldest daughter of the General's Mansion. If she had known, she certainly wouldn't have let Shen Yuan live with her in Chu Family Village and suffer for so many years.
Thinking of this, Granny Liu felt guilty and her eyes reddened. She looked at Shen Yuan and wanted to say sorry.
But before she could speak, she was interrupted by Shen Yuan's actions.
Shen Yuan took Liu Mama's hand and shielded her behind her.
“Grandma, she is my benefactor, and also the benefactor of the General’s Mansion! If it weren’t for her, I would have starved to death in the mountains long ago! Without me, there would be no young lady in the General’s Mansion!”
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