Chapter 432 Tang Gang: This time it’s really over
No one visited Tao Yiran when she was giving birth, but when the news of Tang Gang's illness came out, many people came to visit him. It was not because Tang Gang was so popular, but because the Marquis' Mansion did not borrow money from the national treasury and was naturally not affected. Moreover, Tang Gang went to the wealthy Huaijiang River and sent back several million taels of silver. It goes without saying that Tang Gang must have gained a lot from this trip.
They wanted to find out the truth and then ask for money.
Wang forced herself to stay awake and chat with these people. She really didn't have a moment to rest. After washing up, Xin An took a short rest and got up. Cuiping was waiting on him, sighing at the good fortune of the Xin family.
Pingqiu, who was beside Wang, came and pushed aside the waiter and said to Xin An, "Madam will help the Marquis take medicine later, but Madam is also tired from the journey, I am afraid she will not be able to do it. Madam, when you are free, can go and help."
Xin An didn't understand the meaning of these words for a moment, but Ping Qiu had already left, so Xin An had to change his clothes and go over.
Wang sat by Tang Gang's bed, holding a medicine bowl and blowing gently. Tang Gang's fever had not completely subsided when he woke up, and his whole body was in great pain, but his mind was exceptionally clear. He spoke hoarsely, "Where did the second brother go?"
"On duty?"
Tang Gang raised his eyes, "He went to the palace for me?"
Wang nodded, "The Marquis has a high fever and is unconscious, but the Emperor is still waiting for news. We dare not delay, so we can only let the second son go."
Tang Gang only felt a fishy-sweet taste in his throat, but he forced it down, so he didn't see Wang's body swaying.
"Take the medicine."
Wang fed the medicine of just the right temperature to Tang Gang's mouth. Tang Gang, who was furious, raised his hand to knock the medicine bowl away. Wang heard footsteps and stood up in surprise. "You should take care of yourself if you are sick. The second brother did the job together with you. It is reasonable for him to go to the palace to report on your behalf. Why are you angry about this?"
"When you were sick, I stayed by your side to take care of you, but when you woke up, you got angry at me without any reason?"
"Mother."
Tang Mo rushed forward and caught the fainted Wang, "Mother, what's wrong with you?"
Wang just felt too tired. She didn't want to serve Tang Gang, and she also wanted to dispel Tang Gang's suspicion of her. She thought it was Xin An who came, but she didn't expect that there were people from the palace who set a trap for Tang Gang and fell down without hesitation.
"Mother."
Xin An arrived and hurried forward to help Wang Shi. She touched Wang Shi's forehead and then her palm. Suddenly, she was pinched. Xin An was startled for a moment, then she understood what Ping Qiu meant and sobbed, "Mother, why don't you rest earlier when you are sick?"
"Quick, take mother to bed and ask the court doctor to come. Mother has been ill for the past few days and has been holding on."
Tang Mo carried her mother out of the house. Xin An wanted to catch up with him, but then she saw Eunuch Zhao whom she had just met in the morning. "Eunuch Zhao, you are here."
Eunuch Zhao felt that he came at a really bad time, but it was really the right time. The marquis's wife, who had been ill for a few days, served the sick marquis medicine, but the marquis did not appreciate it and knocked over the medicine bowl. The reason was that the marquis was dissatisfied with the second young master going to the palace to report on his behalf.
After Xin An shouted, Tang Gang saw Eunuch Zhao and hurriedly tried to stand up. Eunuch Zhao stepped forward quickly and said, "My Lord, you must not do that. Take a rest."
"The Emperor learned that the Marquis was ill due to the long journey, so he specially asked me to visit the Marquis. The Emperor brought some medicinal herbs for the Marquis. The Marquis should take good care of himself."
Tang Gang lay back down, thinking that this time it was all over. He had no idea how much Eunuch Zhao had just seen or heard.
Xin An signaled to Manager Zhang to pick up the medicine bowl on the ground. Manager Zhao said a few polite words and then said he would return to the palace to report. Tang Gang looked at Eunuch Zhao. Manager Zhang understood what he meant. He just wanted to give Eunuch Zhao some silver and hoped that he would not talk nonsense.
Xin An replaced Tang Mo and asked Tang Mo to see off Eunuch Zhao. The palace doctor had checked Wang's pulse and found that she was overworked. Xin An reminded her, "Medicine is three parts poison. If you can get better without taking the bitter medicine soup, don't take it."
The court doctor said to rest more and work less, "You will be fine after two days of rest."
"You've worked hard, take a rest."
The court physician hurriedly retreated. His old arms and legs were frail and he really needed to have a good rest.
Wang opened her eyes as soon as the man left. Xin An said, "Mother, take a nap. From now on, we will take turns to rest. You should rest for three days first and get enough rest. I will take care of all the matters during these three days. When mother is in good spirits, I will take another two days to rest."
"This is better than us being busy together."
Wang patted her hands and said, "Mother is old now, she is so tired that she can't even open her eyes."
"Go to sleep."
Xin An helped her cover the quilt, and soon he heard her long breathing. He stood up and told Ping Qiu to take good care of her before leaving. Manager Zhang came hurriedly, and Zhao also arrived. Xin An said, "The doctor said that mother was overworked and needed to rest for a few days."
"I will take care of all matters in the mansion in the next few days."
Zhao had a worried look on her face. She had finally waited for the person who could take charge to come back, but he collapsed halfway into the house. What kind of thing was this?
"Don't worry, Auntie. Both father and mother are exhausted. They will be fine after a few days of rest."
How could Zhao not be anxious? The current situation in the capital was such that people were in panic. The Marquis' Mansion had to have a plan on what to do and couldn't just stand by and watch.
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Xin An invited her to sit in the house and said, "The city is in chaos, and the Marquis' Mansion should not be publicized at this time. We should be low-key and cautious in everything. It is better for the Marquis' Mansion not to get involved in this muddy water. Father and mother's illness gives us a reason to close the door and refuse visitors."
"Are you going to close the door and refuse visitors?"
Zhao felt that if she stayed indoors for too long, she would miss the opportunity.
"The Marquis' Mansion is not among those being collected by the National Treasury this time. This is a blessing, but it will also bring some criticism to the Marquis' Mansion. The relationship between the noble families is complicated and intertwined. It is inappropriate for the Marquis' Mansion to protect itself. Now is the time when all the families have dug out their old money. Times are difficult. If the Marquis' Mansion tries to gain advantage at this moment, it will not end well. It is best to avoid the spotlight for the time being."
Xin An drank tea to refresh herself. Zhao's mind was in a mess. She once thought that managing the Marquis' Mansion was not a difficult task. After taking over, she realized the gap. Accidents happened one after another outside, and many people came to inquire about her. She became a little confused.
The powerful and wealthy families are both close to her and far away from her.
"It's good that you have a plan in mind. You and your wife should discuss it. Things have been going smoothly in the mansion during your absence."
Xin An thanked him, "Thank you for your hard work these days, aunt."
"You're welcome, family."
I had been planning to hold a welcoming banquet to invite her son and daughter-in-law to meet the guests, but now it is no longer appropriate.
"My cousin and his wife are out?"
She had already learned that there were new guests in the mansion. Zhao said that they were there. She wanted to come and take a look but was afraid of making things worse, so she didn't come.
"Originally I should have gone to see my cousin's wife, but unfortunately I'm busy with other things. Let's have dinner together tonight."
Outside the door, Steward Zhang led the stewards from various parts of the mansion to come in to reply. Zhao, who was about to stand up, sat down again, wanting to see how Xin An would handle the trivial matters.
(End of this chapter)
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