Chapter 237 A Big Shot Arrives
The old woman behind her glanced at the old lady, who nodded with her chin. "Go and take them there."
Although she said she would have the old woman take her there, she followed behind as well.
Since Pei Yanchuan couldn't go over, he and Mo Qing stayed in the front hall.
Jiang Wan Ning, Hai Tang, and Shao Yao followed the old woman's directions, winding their way through the streets until they finally arrived at the door.
"Your Highness, this is Miss Junjun's dowry, yet she lives in the most remote courtyard. In a marquis's mansion, this courtyard is where servants like her would live," Peony said angrily.
Haitang also looked angry, but Jiang Wanning tried her best to suppress it. "Let's go in and see what's wrong with Junjun first, and find out the situation before we talk about it."
"If Junjun has really been wronged here, I will not ignore it."
The old woman leading the way seemed to have overheard something and quickly explained, "Your Highness, you may not know, but it was the lady herself who requested it."
"After all, it's considered unlucky for a woman to miscarry. For the sake of the young master's studies, the madam requested to move here. We can't see each other for at least six months. This is also a custom in Cangzhou."
"What a load of rubbish! My princess's hometown is Cangzhou, and I've never heard of such a custom."
The old woman shamelessly explained, "Although this princess is from Cangzhou, she grew up in the capital and naturally wouldn't know this."
"Furthermore, as a princess, there's no need to concern herself with such matters."
Jiang Wan Ning didn't press the matter further and coldly ordered, "Open the door."
The old woman hesitated, "Perhaps this old servant should go and inform her that the lady is unwell and always likes to stay in bed in a terrible state. I imagine she hasn't gotten up yet today."
"Your Highness, please rest for a moment. This old servant will go and wake you up."
Jiang Wan Ning gave Hai Tang a look, but Hai Tang pushed the old woman away, saying, "My princess and Miss Jun Jun grew up together since childhood. What haven't they seen?"
“My princess knows Miss Junjun better than anyone else; there’s no need to look for those fake experts.”
As Haitang spoke, she pushed the door open. The old woman tried to stop her again, but before she could pounce on her, Haitang had already opened the door, and Shaoyao stood in front of her, blocking her way.
Haitang stood aside to make way for Jiang Wanning. As soon as Jiang Wanning stepped into the house, a strong smell of medicine hit her nose and went straight to the top of her head.
The fumes were so strong that Jiang Wan Ning could barely open her eyes.
Seeing this, the old woman quickly came behind the old lady. The two of them stood still, craned their necks to peer into the room, and pinched their noses in disgust, saying, "It smells awful, really strong."
The old woman nodded. "Madam, it seems that the Princess of Langya and the young mistress do indeed have a deep relationship."
"She didn't even mind the strong smell of medicine and went in like that. What if she wanted to stand up for the young mistress and stayed here for too long? Then what about that matter..." The old woman hesitated, unable to finish her sentence.
The old lady slapped her thigh and said, "You're right. I was only thinking about whether I could plunder something good from the people who came from the capital. I completely forgot about this."
"The matter is not yet settled, so we must not let them find out. It concerns my son's life, and we cannot let them ruin it."
"Go," the old lady hurriedly ordered, "Quickly go and tell someone to look for my son, tell him to come back immediately, and say that something terrible has happened at home and that some important people have come."
"Yes." The old woman quickly and stealthily retreated.
The old lady straightened her clothes to bolster her courage, took a deep breath, and followed them into the house.
As soon as I entered, I heard Haitang help Junjun, who was lying on the bed, up and ask, "Miss Junjun, were you deliberately left here to fend for yourself?"
"Oh dear, young lady, you can't just say things like that," the old lady quickly stopped her.
Jiang Wanning sat down on the edge of the bed. When Jiang Wanjun saw who it was, she struggled to get up, but Jiang Wanning pressed her down.
He took Jiang Wanjun's hand to feel her pulse, saying, "Your qi and blood are severely deficient."
"Peony, open all the doors and windows in the house, and find some paper and pen. Tell someone to get the medicine," Jiang Wanning instructed.
Peony opened the window while responding.
"Oh my goodness, you absolutely mustn't! A woman in her postpartum period can't be exposed to drafts; she has to be kept completely covered up."
"If she catches a cold and develops postpartum illness, how will she be able to carry on the Guo family line in the future?"
The old lady kept the window open while Peony kept it closed.
Finally, Peony tore off a ribbon and bound the old lady's hands, then opened all the doors and windows in the house.
The anxious old lady cried out, her face turning red, "My God, are you trying to wipe out the Guo family line?"
"If you continue like this, don't blame the Guo family for being ruthless..."
"Cough cough...cough cough...Big sister, what brings you here?" Jiang Wanjun asked weakly. "My mother-in-law has a bad temper, but she's not a bad person at heart."
Haitang couldn't help but speak up, "I think she's either bad-tempered or selfish and wicked."
"Miss Jun, how could you do this..." Haitang started to say, but seeing that Jiang Wanjun didn't look well, she stopped.
Jiang Wan Ning wrote out the prescription and handed it to Shao Yao before saying to Jiang Wan Jun, "Jun Jun, you are very weak. Who prescribes your medicine?"
“It was my husband who hired the doctor. He has been taking care of me since I got pregnant, and he also prescribed medicine for me when I accidentally miscarried.”
"Is there any dregs left?" Jiang Wan Ning asked Jiang Wan Jun, seeing that there wasn't a single maidservant in the entire room.
Jiang Wan Ning coughed a few times, "Bai Lan should be brewing medicine for me in the backyard at this time. I can ask her when she arrives."
"My health hasn't improved at all, and I haven't left the house in a long time. I really don't know if I've left any medicine residue. Cousin, is there something wrong?"
Bai Lan is Jiang Wanjun's personal maid. She has been by Jiang Wanjun's side since childhood. Jiang Wanning knows that she is a trustworthy person.
"No, I just wanted to check your prescription to make sure it doesn't conflict with the medicine I prescribed for you," Jiang Wan Ning said dismissively.
If it were just a miscarriage, Jiang Wanjun wouldn't be this weak. If things continue like this, she probably won't live much longer.
Just then, a thin, sallow-skinned maid came in carrying a bowl of medicine. Seeing the window was open, she quickened her pace. "Madam, why is the window open?"
Upon closer inspection, it became apparent that there were many more people inside the house, including an elderly woman who was bound.
"Bai Lan." Hai Tang stepped forward, took the bowl of medicine, and greeted her, "I'm Hai Tang, do you remember me?"
When Jiang Wan Ning was a child, she would often go back to Cangzhou with her parents to worship her ancestors during festivals, so she knew the maids.
"Haitang?" Bai Lan was taken aback at first, then looked at the person next to Jiang Wanjun on the bed, "Young Miss?"
Bai Lan rushed over and knelt beside Jiang Wan Ning, "Young Miss, did you receive our young lady's letter?"
"The young lady has been longing to see you again."
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