An Qingran arrived just in time and saw a pile of things on the table. She couldn't help but check them one by one. There was nothing wrong with those things: "Mother, from now on, Mingchen's personal clothes should be made by people in our own courtyard. Don't accept gifts from others."
"I get it. I also suspect that Mingchen's illness this time is caused by someone secretly behind the scenes. Just don't let me find out who it is..." Lian Jinyu gritted his teeth.
"Also, don't let Mingchen go to Beiyuan in the future. It's best not to let him out of your sight. You have to keep an eye on him when he grows up." An Qingran was a little anxious when she said this. There were so many jackals, tigers and leopards in her mansion, and they all looked like cannibals. She didn't know when she could get rid of them all.
Especially her own grandmother, she couldn't think of any good way to deal with this old lady.
Let her go for now.
Fang's mother and son have been quiet recently. They are sensible and should stop plotting against me. As for An Yanran, if she wants to become a legitimate daughter, she will have to wait for her next life.
As they were talking, they suddenly heard laughter coming from outside. Even Jinrong heard the laughter before she even arrived: "Sister, I came to see Mingchen... Oh, Qingran is here too, that's great, I still need to go to your place, it will save me trouble if you are here."
The maids behind her were holding a lot of things, including silks, satins, and food boxes. All three maids were holding a large pile in their hands, and it was obvious that she had spent a lot of money.
The things on the table include bird's nest and ginseng. These must be her savings over the years, right?
An Qingran smiled in her heart but didn't say anything.
"What are you doing? The resources in the mansion are scarce now. You should keep some for yourself, otherwise you won't be able to find them when you want to." Lian Jinyu looked at the ginseng and stuffed it back. "Mingchen's illness has been cured, and children can't eat these things."
"Sister, this is a little gift from me. You have just recovered from a serious illness, so you need to replenish yourself. I am too old now, so it's okay to eat less. These things were given to me by Concubine Shu when I entered the palace in previous years. They are all for daily use." Lian Jinrong said as she placed the things on the table. An Qingran took the things and checked them one by one.
Everything is good and there are no problems.
She smiled: "I'm sorry, Auntie, your skin looks smoother recently. I wonder how you maintain it..."
Lian Jinrong blushed when she heard this: "I don't know where your father got the rouge and powder, so I must have put it on. Otherwise, how could your skin be smooth at this age?"
Her show-off, though restrained, was only a fool’s to fail to notice.
Lian Jinyu doesn't care about these things now. Her husband is not hers alone anyway. He has married so many concubines. It's enough that his heart is still with her. In this situation, as long as her two children are safe, what else can she ask for?
An Qingran also smiled when she heard this: "It's all thanks to you, Auntie, for taking care of my father for so many years. Thank you for your concern."
"This is a matter for adults. If you want to thank me, I mentioned you to your father last night. You said that you are a great contributor to our general's mansion. You are so young but you have such courage and ability. It is really admirable. That's why I told you to take a good rest and make up for it. Look at your thin face. It makes people feel distressed. I peeled this snow frog myself, so it won't be fake. You can eat it without worry. I will stew it for dinner and have someone send it to you. How about it?"
Lian Jinyu originally thought that An Qingran would refuse, but she smiled and said, "Thank you very much, Auntie. I'll have dinner in the East Warm Pavilion, so just send it here."
"Okay, I'll make a note of that..." Lian Jinrong was very happy to see An Qingran was also happy. To be honest, she was a little scared of this young lady. She was not flattered but very happy that she could talk to her like this.
dinner.
An Zhongtao also came to the East Warm Pavilion.
Lian Jinrong held a white jade bowl and walked forward carefully: "Quick, this is the snow frog paste I just made. It is the best tonic after illness..."
An Qingran took the bowl of snow clam with a smile and served one to her mother first. Lian Jinyu still had some estrangement towards Lian Jinrong, so she did not drink it. However, An Qingran drank a bowl happily: "Auntie's cooking skills are really amazing. This snow clam has no fishy smell at all and is chewy when eaten. It's really rare. I remember that it was a little soft when I stewed it last time..."
Lian Jinrong smiled: "In the final analysis, there is only one secret, which is to keep an eye on the fire. The half incense stick of time is just right, but it has to last for a full five hours. Any less will not work."
Upon hearing this, An Qingran served herself another bowl and drank it. This snow frog is a tonic specially for women, so An Zhongtao did not drink it either. Only An Qingran drank two bowls by herself and then left it there. Lian Jinrong stood by and served her, sometimes serving her a bowl of rice, sometimes bringing her a cup of tea. In short, she was very busy and happy, and she seemed to be a few years younger, flying around on the ground like a butterfly.
Sometimes she would walk to An Zhongtao's side and lean to the side, and her eyes would wander when she served him rice, just like a 28-year-old girl. She was really risking her life, even playing this trick in front of her own mother.
An Qingran ate the meal without changing her expression, and she even thanked her aunt for her thoughtful service. However, her mother looked a little unhappy.
She didn't offer any comfort and went back to Qiwuyuan early.
Lian Jinyu was still a little surprised and felt that her daughter's reaction today was abnormal, but she didn't think much about it.
The next day.
The sun had just emerged from the mist, and the general's mansion was shrouded in a thin layer of fog. It was extremely quiet and peaceful. The servants who had gotten up early were taking advantage of this time to pick flowers, cut grass, sweep and clean. Suddenly, a scream came from the direction of Qiwu Courtyard. The sound was so loud that everyone stopped what they were doing, at a loss as to what to do.
What happened?
After everyone reacted, they ran towards Qiwuyuan. When they reached the door, they saw Rendong running out in panic, almost bumping into everyone else.
"What happened?"
"Who was calling just now?"
"The young lady's face is disfigured..." Rendong said only one sentence and ran towards the east warm room.
Everyone stood there in a daze, looking at each other.
The young lady is of course referring to An Qingran. How could such a beautiful face be ruined just like that?
Soon, the mistress of the house came over in a hurry. They all retreated quietly and went about their business, but secretly waited for further news.
This is really a big deal.
Lian Jinyu entered the room and called out "son", but her voice choked up because she saw An Qingran's face, which was covered with red pimples. At first glance, it seemed like a different person. She couldn't recognize him at all: "My son, what happened? How could this happen?"
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