Qin Yuan said softly, "The living always think of their loved ones and want them to rest in peace in the afterlife. To be reborn as a family is a feat that takes countless years of cultivation, so how can one simply let go of it?"
Physician Li's eyes were slightly red. He tilted his head and sighed, "It's true that birds of a feather flock together. You and Lord Gu are kindred spirits. But there are always many sad people and many sad things in this world. Humans are suffering creatures! The living should take care of themselves first."
Qin Yuan snorted and didn't reply.
After he finished writing the prescription, he asked, "Why didn't you bring Xiao Dong today?"
"How could he not come? As soon as he entered the mansion, he went to find Sixth Master Gu to talk about painting. I'm afraid he also wants to ride a horse."
Qin Yuan said seriously, "Since Master has prescribed a prescription, why don't we go to Wutong Garden for a while? I have some questions I'd like to ask Master."
Doctor Li hesitated and asked, "Aren't you going to stay here and keep watch?"
As someone's daughter-in-law, how can you not be there to take care of your mother-in-law when she falls ill?
"I'll go to the Gu residence next door to have Old Lady Qi's eyes checked. After that, I'll go to Wutong Garden."
Qin Yuan nodded: "I have already lit some calming incense for the old lady. When she wakes up tomorrow, she can drink some medicine to soothe her liver, relieve depression, and nourish her heart, and she will be fine. We can talk about it when you are done with your work."
Only then did Physician Li nod in satisfaction.
Qin Yuan summoned Qiu Ju and gave her instructions on how to prepare the medicine. She then said to Rong Mama, "It's good that the old lady is crying so bitterly. Letting it out will prevent it from accumulating too much in her heart. I have already lit some calming incense. I'm afraid she will not wake up until tomorrow."
Rong Momo said, "Madam's incense is extremely effective. The old lady slept soundly all night. If she takes Doctor Li's medicine tomorrow, she should feel much better."
Qin Yuan said, "That's how it should be, but let's all not mention it. Otherwise, the old lady will cry every time she thinks about it."
Gu Baozhu said, "Then I'll stay with Mother. I'm the best at making her happy."
Rong Mama hurriedly said, "Seventh Miss, you don't need to come and keep me company. Tomorrow, Kang Ge'er and the others can keep you company. You are not as good at coaxing people as they are. Children have many things to do. If the old lady can take care of them, she will forget about her sad things."
"That would be best."
Gu Baozhu did not insist.
Qin Yuan gave Rong Momo a strange look.
When it comes to causing trouble, even the three children combined probably can't match Gu Baozhu.
Rong Momo simply smiled at her.
Qin Yuan said, "I just returned to the manor, and I'm afraid there are still many things to deal with these next few days."
Before she could finish speaking, Rong Momo interrupted, "This old servant was just about to say that you all returned from the family temple and were frightened, so you must be exhausted. We will take care of the old lady here, so you and the seventh young lady don't need to worry."
Qin Yuan smiled and nodded, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Granny Rong."
Gu Baozhu said, "I'm physically strong, so I wasn't actually that tired. I'm fine, so why don't you..."
"Seventh Miss, please go back quickly. Didn't we say that you have to get up early tomorrow to learn martial arts with the Marquis?"
Granny Rong urged her to leave quickly.
Gu Baozhu exclaimed, "Oh my god, how could I have forgotten about this?"
"We must not forget that the Gu family's martial arts cannot be taught to outsiders. They have never passed it on to their daughters before."
Rong Momo looked very serious.
Gu Baozhu also became serious: "Okay, don't worry, Granny Rong, I will definitely study hard."
"I watched Seventh Miss grow up. I know how intelligent she is. As long as she puts her heart into it, she will surely impress even the Marquis."
With Rong Momo's praise, Gu Baozhu immediately became proud and puffed out her little chest, saying, "Of course. I'll go early tomorrow morning and let Third Brother see my strength."
"This old servant will wait and see."
Qin Yuan couldn't help but laugh and said, "Baozhu, as long as you put in the effort, you can even grind an iron rod into a needle. If you keep practicing like this every day, how could you not beat that Yelü person?"
"right!"
Gu Baozhu held up her thumb and pointed it at Qin Yuan, then shook it and said, "Third sister-in-law understands me best. Once I learn the Gu family's ancestral martial arts, I will definitely beat the Yelü clan to a pulp, making them beg for mercy."
Her smug expression suggested that she could already foresee the moment when she would become king and ruler.
Qin Yuan held back her laughter for a long time.
She finally understood how Gu Baozhu had developed such a temperament.
When Qin Yuan returned to Wutong Garden, she found that there were already quite a few stewards and managers waiting in the courtyard.
"If it's a routine matter, then Cuiming and Hongye will handle it; for the rest, please report it."
Upon hearing this, everyone automatically separated.
During her three days away from the manor, Qin Yuan didn't have many decisions to make, and most of them were related to the Mid-Autumn Festival.
After making her decision, Qin Yuan said, "Tomorrow I will test the accountants and select the best to serve as the chief accountant. If you have any candidates who are of excellent character and skilled in accounting, you may recommend them to me. If selected, the recommender will be rewarded in the future. However, if they make a mistake, they will also be punished."
Everyone laughed and said, "We'll have to think about it carefully. We can't afford to choose another accountant like Sun."
Qin Yuan nodded: "The accounts must be managed well, but people's character must also be impeccable. Otherwise, with so many accounts going through the middle, what if someone does something underhanded? Although our mansion is not short of money, we must never allow such a thing to happen. Money is no small matter. Many people have lost their minds because of it. For example, Steward Zhang has lost face for generations, and it's too late for him to regret it now."
“What you say is true, Madam. We are all loyal to the Marquis’s mansion and our masters. Our lives are tied to the same fate. Since our masters remember our kindness, we should also cherish our dignity.”
Everyone knew that Qin Yuan was giving them a warning, but they were all convinced.
Qin Yuan added, "I know I'm young and inevitably have many shortcomings. But I also have one advantage: I don't discriminate between you as close or distant as you are. As long as you work hard, I will naturally be fair and impartial."
Everyone hurriedly said, "Although Madam is young, she is very shrewd in her work, and none of us have any objections. We have been staying in the manor for a long time, living a peaceful life, and it is inevitable that we will become a little lazy. It would be good for Madam to give us some discipline."
Qin Yuan then said, "You've all worked hard these past few days. Once the chief accountant is chosen, it'll be time for the moon-gazing bonus. You should all have a good holiday."
Upon hearing the news, everyone beamed with joy and chatted with her for quite a while.
After they all left, Qin Yuan sat in the hall, drinking tea and waiting quietly.
Not long after, Doctor Li, carrying his medicine chest, was led in by a maid.
Qin Yuan quickly stood up, poured tea herself, and said with a smile, "Master, please take a seat."
Doctor Li looked alert and said, "What are you up to now? The way you look at me makes me think you're about to do something big."
Qin Yuan smiled and said, "Old ginger is spicier. Indeed, there is something important that I need to tell you, Master."
Doctor Li put down his medical kit, sat in the armchair, crossed his legs, and said lazily, "Even the most important matters can wait until I've had this cup of Yunwu tea. I've been treating patients at the Gu residence for half a day, and I haven't even had a sip of good tea."
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