Chapter 852 Inquiry
County Magistrate Tang sent his men out for a walk, but they didn't get any news. After thinking about it, he went back to the backyard and talked to two loyal servants, asking them to find out some information from the Yizhou Palace.
The maids bowed in agreement and went out to ask County Magistrate Tang for information. In the evening, they were quietly called into the room by Madam Tang to talk.
Nanny A said, "Let us inquire about today's flower viewing and find out the whole story."
Nanny B said, "They also asked us to find out what the Prince of Yizhou and the Princess have eaten these past few days, when they left the house, and what the younger princes in the palace have been doing for fun."
Mrs. Tang frowned slightly, "He asked you to find out about this?"
The two maids bowed and replied, "Yes."
Mrs. Tang pursed her lips slightly and asked, "Have you found out everything?"
"It's hard to find out, but I've learned a little." Nanny A paused and said, "The princess flew into a rage after returning home. Not only was Steward Chen beaten with twenty boards, but I heard he was also banished to the manor. I'm afraid the princess won't want to see him again for the next year or two."
Madam Tang sneered, "I haven't been strict with my subordinates, and now they're angry. Is there anything else?"
"I can't find out the prince and princess's daily life, but the prince has been going out every Si hour these past few days and doesn't come back until Xu hour. Several young princes have been keen on riding and shooting recently and are thinking of going out for spring hunting during Shangsi hour."
"What was the master's reaction?"
Nanny B said nervously, "The master didn't react much, he just asked us to leave."
Mrs. Tang frowned and waved her hand to let them leave.
Workaholic County Magistrate Tang was still in his study. As soon as Mrs. Tang pushed the door open, he stuffed the letter in his hand into the drawer. He looked up at Mrs. Tang and asked with a smile, "Why are you here?"
"Why, what shameful thing have you done that you won't let me come and see?"
County Magistrate Tang held his forehead with his hands in pain, "Look, look, you're here again."
Mrs. Tang snorted coldly, walked forward, sat directly in his arms, and reached out to open the drawer. County Magistrate Tang pushed her away and prevented her from opening it.
His face darkened slightly, and he said seriously, "Rouniang, this is official business."
Madam Tang looked at him for a long moment before withdrawing her gaze and asking, "Is inquiring about the King of Yizhou's well-being also official business?"
County Magistrate Tang knew he couldn't hide it from her, so he said, "I was just about to tell you. How about loaning those two maids to my front yard? I have something for them to do."
Madam Tang was silent for a moment before she said seriously, "My dear husband, I never ask about your official duties, but I can't help but ask you now. Do you want to get involved in the dispute in the imperial court?"
County Magistrate Tang said angrily, "Am I just bored? I don't handle imperial affairs, only official ones."
Mrs. Tang breathed a sigh of relief. "Then why do we need to investigate the King of Yizhou?"
County Magistrate Tang glanced at her and said, "The King of Yizhou is a member of the royal family, but he is also a minister of the Great Jin."
Mrs. Tang didn't ask any more questions. After thinking for a while, she nodded and said, "Okay, I'll send you off. I'll tell them to go to the front yard and listen to my instructions later."
County Magistrate Tang was satisfied.
Mrs. Tang immediately said, "Then my justice."
County Magistrate Tang said, "I'll go tomorrow afternoon after I finish my official duties."
Mrs. Tang hummed, "I want to go with you."
Manbao was in a particularly good mood the whole day, including the next day. She went to the pharmacy humming a song, and even her voice became three times sweeter when she was treating patients, which made the patients' depressed moods much better.
Shopkeeper Old Zheng watched her carrying the basket on her back, happily greeting them, then humming a song as she skipped away. He turned to Doctor Ji and said, "This is truly rare! I haven't seen her this cheerful in ages."
Doctor Ji smiled and said, "Happy things always make people feel refreshed."
"I don't know what the good news is."
Doctor Ji was old and not as curious. He smiled and passed the matter over. He said to the shopkeeper, Old Zheng, "Master Guan outside the city has had a headache again. I've been to see him for two days in a row and found that it is indeed getting worse. I want to take Manbao to see him tomorrow."
Shopkeeper Lao Zheng hesitated, "Can Manbao cure it?"
Doctor Ji shook his head. "No, I want her to look at this disease. Ahem, although I haven't been able to cure Master Guan's disease, it has been maintained for eight years. I want to find all the previous prescriptions for her to learn from."
Shopkeeper Lao Zheng: ...I understand. They planned to let Manbao learn about this disease while Master Guan was still alive.
Shopkeeper Old Zheng coughed lightly and asked with some sadness, "Master Guan, what is this..."
"It's getting worse and worse. I almost didn't survive this winter. This summer will probably be very difficult." And after summer, there is still winter.
For seriously ill people, especially the elderly, summer and winter are both hurdles. Basically, if they can survive them, they can live for another half a year.
Manbao knew nothing at this time. She skipped home to school. She had just finished today's class and had only done half of her homework when County Magistrate Tang and his wife came to visit.
Then he met Bai Shan Bai Jilang who had just returned from school at the door.
Manbao and Mr. Zhuang heard the noise, stood at the door of the study and looked out, and saw a group of people rushing in.
County Magistrate Tang and his wife came forward to greet Mr. Zhuang. Mr. Zhuang wanted to invite them to sit in the main hall, but when he saw that they had already walked to the door of the study, he stepped aside to let them in.
As soon as the couple entered the room, they saw three small tables and chairs neatly arranged in the room, a large table and chair in the middle, and several rows of bookshelves on the side, which was a very pleasing sight.
The two found a place to sit down, and Manbao went to make tea for them.
It was the first time for Mrs. Tang to enter their study. Unfortunately, she sat in the seat where Manbao sat. She looked down at the homework that Manbao was halfway through.
Mrs. Tang was stunned for a long time when she looked at the document above. Then she looked at Manbao who was serving her tea and asked, "Did you write this?"
Manbao nodded embarrassedly, "I haven't finished writing it yet."
Mrs. Tang flipped through the book on the table and saw the detailed notes inside. She couldn't help but sigh in her heart.
County Magistrate Tang was talking about chess with Mr. Zhuang, and because Manbao served tea, they started talking about tea.
County Magistrate Tang wanted to play chess with Mr. Zhuang, so Manbao and the others didn't want to interrupt, so they left and went to the cook and said, "I'm afraid County Magistrate Tang and his family will be having dinner here tonight. Please prepare some more ingredients."
The cook was a little anxious. "Siu Ye and the others are gone, so we're running low on food. Where can we buy some food in the short time?"
Not only does the cook buy groceries, but Zhou Silang also buys some good ingredients for home when he sees them while shopping, so the family never has to worry about food.
But now Zhou Silang and Zhou Lijun have gone home to work on the farm, and the cook buys according to the quantity, so there is only a little extra. County Magistrate Tang and Mrs. Tang are distinguished guests, so it is not good to neglect them.
The cook said, "We have to run to the market to buy good food now."
Bai Shan said, "Let Daji go. We will help you at home. Why are you in such a hurry?"
No, these three young masters are the type who make more trouble than they help in the kitchen.
The next update will be around 6:00 PM
(End of this chapter)
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