Chapter 058

Jiashan's mother-in-law didn't get up early. She heard that the old lady was pure in mind and worshipped Buddha. No one else in the mansion dared to set rules in front of her.

Therefore, after lunch, Jiashan openly took Su Yu, Liu Qi and others to Pei's house.

Mrs. Pei received her invitation in the morning. When Jiashan got off the carriage, she came forward to greet him warmly. Jiashan hurriedly said modestly, "I am a junior. How can it be worth it for my aunt to come out in person to pick me up?"

Mrs. Pei wore a jade hairpin on her dark hair today, looking delicate and beautiful. She smiled and took Jiashan by the hand, saying casually, "I haven't been here for a long time. Your grandfather was afraid that you didn't know the way, so he wanted me to pick you up at the Duke of Anguo's mansion."

"We are all family, why should we be polite to my aunt?" Mrs. Pei said with a smile as she led Jiashan into the mansion.

The Pei family was a family of poets and writers, and a famous noble family. The entire palace was decorated in a very elegant style. The exquisite rockery was built with Taihu stones specially transported from Suzhou. There was a pool of clear water next to each rockery, imitating the Canglang Pavilion in Suzhou.

An extra crape myrtle stand was built in the yard. At this season, the crape myrtle has not yet bloomed, only a bud is left. But the swing under the crape myrtle sways with the wind, giving it a sense of elegance and refinement.

The courtyard of the Pei Mansion has always been known as the Little Jiangnan, and I think it deserves the name.

This was Jiashan's first visit to Pei's house after her rebirth. The last time she came to Pei's house in her previous life was to see off Pei Yuantang, who was demoted to Guangxi as the prefect. At that time, Zhao Youcheng was in charge of the country, and she and her uncle and others had a very difficult life.

Jiashan had just had a miscarriage at that time, and she had not seen any visitors for a long time. She had no interest in anything.

Today the scenery remains the same, but the mood is completely different.

Thinking of Zhan Yue who had just entered the palace on duty in the morning, Jiashan couldn't help but curl his lips and smiled calmly.

Madam Pei was walking beside her, and noticing that her steps had become a little brisker for no reason, she couldn't help but say happily, "It seems that your marriage to your husband is sweet. Otherwise, how could our princess be smiling so hard?"

Seeing through his thoughts, Jiashan said softly, "Aunt is making fun of me."

Madam Pei looked at her calmly and said with a smile, "Isn't your aunt happy for you too?"

There were no outsiders around, and Mrs. Pei was silent for a moment, then she held Jiashan's hand and said, "Some time ago, Yuantang had a quarrel with his father. He said he wanted to marry his wife."

Jiashan's eyes paused slightly.

Mrs. Pei continued calmly, "Father and son had a big fight over this."

"Yuan Tang also came to me and asked me to ask for mercy for him in front of his father and grandfather." Mrs. Pei looked calm and sighed, "I didn't agree to his request. I know my own son. He grew up in luxury and is not a caring person. Others always have to accommodate him."

Madam Pei said, "Now that I see you are doing well, I can rest assured. That boy will also be convinced."

Jiashan had heard Pei Yuantang mention the dispute between him and his uncle a long time ago. Now that his aunt had brought up the old matter again, she must have felt truly relieved.

Mrs. Pei was probably still afraid that if she married someone else, it would be worse for her to marry Pei Yuantang.

Jiashan smiled and said, "Everyone has his own destiny. Aunt, don't worry about it."

"I am indeed living a good life." After thinking about it, Jiashan added this sentence calmly.

Mrs. Pei couldn't help but smile.

As he was talking, Jiashan walked into the courtyard of Old Master Pei. This was Jiashan's grandfather, the biological father of Empress Pei. The old man had lived through two dynasties and was already quite old.

Old Master Pei was originally from the Hanlin Academy. Later, when Emperor Zhanghe was made the crown prince, the late emperor personally appointed Old Master Pei as the emperor's teacher. After the Pei family had an empress, Old Master Pei's status rose again. As the Grand Tutor and the father-in-law of the emperor, with these two identities, as long as the Pei family did not rebel, they would be rich and stable for the rest of their lives.

The old man has been free at home since early on. Now he spends his days tending flowers and walking birds, leading a very leisurely life.

Jiashan greeted the old lady. The old lady's beard was already white, but she looked energetic. He said, "Good boy."

"You are the elder sister. You have suffered a lot over the years because of Yuankang's eyesight," said the old lady.

Jiashan said with a smile, "Grandfather, don't say that. Yuankang is my younger brother, and it is my duty to take care of him. Besides, now that we have come to an end, we have finally gotten what we deserved."

The old lady smiled, and the grandfather and grandson chatted for a while about family matters before Jiashan left.

The Pei family and Jiashan are family. When Jiashan came, he told Mrs. Pei that he wanted to ask Kong Lihui about some details about Yuankang's eyes. So after greeting the old lady, Mrs. Pei led Jiashan to the courtyard where Kong Lihui lived.

"I asked him too," Mrs. Pei thought Jiashan was worried about Yuankang, and smiled, "Doctor Kong said that Yuankang's eyes will be able to see completely in about ten days."

This was something Jiashan had never heard of before, so she hurriedly asked, "Really?"

"Yes." Madam Pei's tone was moist, and she chuckled, "Maybe when you return home, Yuankang will be able to see his elder sister."

Jiashan was moved, and she said, "That's great."

Mrs. Pei: “We’re here.”

As soon as the two walked into the courtyard, they saw Kong Lihui, dressed in green, studying a herb in the courtyard.

Mrs. Pei couldn't help laughing and said, "No wonder only Doctor Kong cured Yuankang's eyes. It turns out that he is so serious every day."

Jiashan also smiled.

Seeing them, Kong Lihui looked normal and just nodded. Jiashan looked at him and his eyes darkened.

Mrs. Pei was a tactful person. After a few greetings, she led her maid back to her own courtyard. Jiashan came from the Anguo Mansion specifically for Kong Lihui, so he must have something important to tell her. He didn't tell her about it along the way, so she simply avoided him.

Jiashan felt a little embarrassed by her aunt's understanding. She relaxed her breath and went to sit in the main hall with Kong Lihui.

Su Yu and Liu Qi were still following her.

Jiashan said, "You guys should also stand guard outside the house."

Su Yu was stunned for a moment, but Liu Qi, who had been instructed by his master a few days ago, said as usual: "Yes. Princess, please call me if you have anything to say."

Jiashan nodded and said to Kong Lihui: "Please."

Kong Lihui frowned, his eyes seemed a little absent-minded, and after entering the house he just stood there without saying a word.

Jiashan raised his eyes and glanced at him, saying, "Doctor Kong, please take a seat. You cured my brother, which is equivalent to being my benefactor. There is no need to be so restrained."

Kong Lihui was silent for a while, then sat down as he was told.

Jiashan said with a smile, "You seem to be a bit uneasy today. What happened?"

Kong Lihui shook his head and said simply, "No."

"Thank you, Princess Lao." Kong Lihui said slowly.

Jiashan said, "You don't have any, but I have something to ask you."

Jiashan stared into his eyes and asked softly, "When I first invited you to the palace, I never asked you what the secret of Doctor Kong's family art was."

"Is it internal medicine or ophthalmology?" Jiashan lowered his head, picked up the teacup, and smiled indifferently, "Or, something else?"

Kong Lihui's face was filled with sorrow, and his expression darkened.

Jiashan spoke slowly and softly, her lips moving a few times: "That day you told Father that 'every profession has its own specialty'. The more I think about it, the more I think this is true. Please help me solve this doubt."

The short beard on Kong Lihui's chin fluttered quietly. After a long while, he relaxed his breath and answered the question irrelevantly: "I am just a traveling doctor. I can only see patients and treat people. I don't know anything else."

When he said this, Jiashan's heart suddenly tensed up. She stared at Kong Lihui and said without a doubt, "I know you don't want to step into the turmoil. But you have entered the capital and have taken a close look at Yuankang, so you can't stay out of it."

"I won't make it difficult for you, as long as you say one word." Jiashan pursed her lips, her voice soft and cold, and she asked, "What is your family's secret skill?"

Kong Lihui remained silent for a long time and still did not open his mouth.

Jiashan suddenly smiled, but her smile did not reach her eyes. Jiashan raised her eyebrows and said, "If you don't want to say it, then forget it."

"When Yuankang's eyes recover, I will ask someone to send you out of the capital and ensure your safety." Jiashan's voice became hoarse as he spoke.

After a long while, she regained her graceful voice, "I will also ask Uncle Wu to properly arrange for your family. My brother's recovery is all thanks to you. I will not repay kindness with enmity. Don't worry."

Kong Lihui had a mixed expression on his face. Seeing that he had no intention of speaking, Jiashan simply stood up and said, "I'm leaving now. Take care, Doctor Kong."

The moment she stood up, Kong Lihui finally raised his eyes and looked at her.

He made a clear mouth shape to Jiashan almost inaudibly. Jiashan paused, his eyes gradually turned cold and hard like a block of ice.

He gave Jiashan the answer, but Jiashan did not say thank you, but just bowed to him as a sign of respect. Jiashan's steps became heavier and heavier, and her face was as cool as the night.

Jiashan was awakened by the cold wind outside. Suyu and Liu Qi came forward and Suyu asked, "Is your Highness okay?"

"No." Jiashan said with a forced smile, "The Fourth Prince's eyes will be healed soon. I am very happy."

"Let's go," Jiashan said, "and sit with my aunt and grandfather again."

A few people said yes and followed Jiashan neatly.

Jiashan felt a chill all over her body. She pulled up her clothes and closed her eyes slightly.

Just now, Kong Lihui's mouth shape was the word "poison".

Yuankang's eyes are really not natural!

Who could it be, Concubine Zhuang?

It seems that only she dared to plant this seed carefully when A-di was so young! In the previous life, Fifth Uncle asked Kong Lihui to treat Yuankang. Was it an accident or was he suspicious?

Jiashan was lost in thought. Her face was tense and her back was stiff. It was not until she entered Mrs. Pei's yard that she felt a little better.

Jiashan stayed in Pei's house until dinner time.

Since Zhan Yue was not here today, she was not in a hurry to go back. At 1 pm, Pei Yuantang and his uncle Pei Zijing left the yamen.

Pei Yuantang is still working as a tutor in the Hanlin Academy. Although the Hanlin Academy is a noble place, it has always been a place to gain experience. However, he is the runner-up in the imperial examination, and I heard that his father has already intended to transfer him to the Ministry of Personnel for training.

Seeing Jiashan was also there, Pei Yuantang was stunned for a moment, and blurted out, "Why are you here?"

Madam Pei taught him, "How should you talk? The princess is your cousin. I invited her to visit my house. Should I let you know first?"

Pei Yuantang said calmly: "No."

He looked at Jiashan: "Then I'll take you back to the Anguo Mansion later, right?"

Mrs. Pei opened her mouth and knew that Pei Yuantang had had strange thoughts about Jiashan. She was afraid that he would do something foolish, and she was also afraid that it would cause a rift between Jiashan and Zhan Yue.

Pei Yuantang glanced at his mother. He saw through her thoughts and sneered, "If you don't have this little trust, why did you marry him in the first place?"

Madam Pei shouted, "Yuan Tang."

Seeing that the mother and son were about to argue, Jiashan hurriedly said, "It's okay, let my cousin take me there. It's dark now, and my cousin has good intentions. We are also cousins."

The phrase "first cousins" somewhat made Mrs. Pei understand. Except for a few of them who knew the inside story, no one else knew what Pei Yuantang was thinking. It was an upright relationship, and if it was concealed, it would seem inferior.

Mrs. Pei compromised: "Since you say so, let this boy work hard."

Pei Yuantang snorted.

After dinner, Pei Yuantang drove the carriage and personally sent Jiashan back to the Duke's Mansion.

Jiashan sat quietly in the carriage. Because of her tense expression, her face could not help but look very cold. Pei Yuantang thought he had offended her. After she got off the carriage, Pei Yuantang moved his lips, took a breath and said, "I'm getting married."

Jiashan looked at him.

Pei Yuantang repeated: "I said, I'm getting married."