At the entrance of the Yuanmingyuan, the Salt Commissioner of Lianghuai accompanied his wife. The lady sat in the carriage, gazing up at the Yuanmingyuan.
Fourth Master has already turned down several invitations, and he and his wife have given up hope.
The Salt Commissioner of Lianghuai had always been a loyal subject of Kangxi. Under Kangxi's subtle hints, he gradually moved closer to Yinzhi's side, which really surprised Qingyan.
Inside the garden, Qingyan curiously asked Yin why this person, who never interacted with officials, had appeared at the entrance of their garden.
"Hehe, it must have been Father Emperor who said it!" Yin said directly.
Qingyan was taken aback: "Fourth Prince, tell me, how should I deal with that lady?"
"Let's hear what Madam has to say. I doubt she'll say anything special, just some ordinary topics!" Yin reassured Qingyan.
Su Peisheng had already gone outside to greet the couple. They lowered their heads and followed Su Peisheng in. Yin and Qingyan stood in the courtyard to greet them.
"Greetings to the Fourth Prince and his wife!" The Salt Commissioner of Lianghuai and his wife bowed together.
"Please rise quickly, Lord Yin Genjue Luo, please come inside!" Yin said directly.
The wife of the Salt Commissioner of Lianghuai quickly followed Qingyan into the side hall. After the two sat down, Qingyan felt extremely embarrassed.
"Fourth Princess Consort, my family is a collateral branch of the Gioro clan, and we have some connection with your mother. However, we are now beyond the fifth degree of mourning. If you can see your mother, ask her if she still remembers Garu." Upon hearing this, Qingyan's eyes lit up.
"Are you Aunt Garu?" Qingyan remembered that Jue Luo had mentioned that she had a close friend who married into a family in the south, and they still kept in touch.
Garu nodded. Jue Luo and she had a good relationship, but they hadn't seen each other for many years, and their children hadn't been in contact with each other either, so there were times when things felt a little awkward.
“Aunt, you should visit your mother when you come back this time. She has been thinking about you a lot!” Qingyan said to Galu.
“I haven’t returned to the capital in recent years. I’ve only had my husband come back to report on his duties. Fourth Princess Consort, I’ve come here this time hoping to see your mother,” Garu said directly.
"Sulan, Sulan, hurry to the other courtyard at home and tell your mother that Aunt Garu has returned." Qingyan quickly said to Sulan, "Remember to let your mother come over herself."
Qingyan wasn't sure if the two sisters had something to say, and if her sister-in-law, Nichuhe, came over, she might interrupt their conversation.
"Isn't this inappropriate, Fourth Princess Consort?" Garu hesitated.
Qingyan is, after all, a married daughter. If her mother is brought here, then the matter with the Fourth Prince will be discussed later. She has heard that Qingyan's relationship with Lady Jueluo is not very good.
"Auntie, don't worry, both of my brothers are already married. Ni Chuhe is the eldest sister-in-law, so she has always lived at home." Qingyan introduced some of the changes in the family.
“Yes, back then, we were still unmarried girls, and now our children are all married. In just a few decades, things have really changed a lot!” Garu said helplessly.
Looking at Garu, Qingyan felt a pang of sadness; the lady, only forty years old, did not look well.
"Auntie, wait a moment, the imperial physician will come to take your pulse. I see your complexion isn't very good, so let the imperial physician take your pulse," Qingyan asked with a hint of trepidation.
"No need. I'll just see a doctor in the capital when I get back to my residence. I've been going to the Minsheng Pharmacy in the south for treatment!" Garu said directly. "I heard that the Minsheng Pharmacy is one of your properties?"
“That’s not the case now. I’ve already handed it over to the Imperial Household Department. Aunt, you should still take a look. Those medicines from Minsheng Pharmacy may not be the most suitable for you!” Qingyan was very worried after hearing this.
"This" Garu went directly to see a doctor because he had heard about Qingyan's business.
"Once the imperial physician has given you the list of medicinal meals, I will give it directly to the Yuelai Inn, which is my shop. They will deliver the medicinal meals to your residence every day to ensure they are the freshest," Qingyan quickly said.
Garu was grateful. In the courtyard, the women were fiercely competing, and his eldest son was very capable, which allowed him to be so leisurely.
“Aunt, please don’t find it troublesome. I just think that medicinal cuisine must be prepared on the day of cooking!” Qingyan understood Galu’s dilemma. “Let Father and Uncle talk to them about this!”
"This one," Garu knew the nature of the salt commissioner of Lianghuai. If he really accepted the benefits of Qingyan, those concubines would definitely have something to hold against him.
"Father will definitely be here soon. Just watch, they're bound to start arguing over there!" Qingyan chuckled.
"Galu!" Jue Luo's voice rang out from outside. Garu stood up and saw Jue Luo coming over, his eyes reddening.
"Sit down quickly, Qingyan, go and prepare some cold plum juice for your father!" Jue Luo didn't dare say it to his face, knowing that Fei Yanggu must be making a fuss outside.
After receiving the order, Qingyan quickly left the side hall. Sulan had already prepared plum juice and was standing at the door.
“Master, Madam said that you must suppress Master’s temper. The Salt Commissioner of Lianghuai is a collateral branch of the Yin Genjue Luo clan. He now holds real power and has a very good relationship with Master,” Su Lan said in a low voice.
Qingyan nodded, carrying the plum juice, and walked directly into the main hall. Sure enough, Fei Yanggu was standing with his hands on his hips, cursing.
"Father, it's so hot, why don't you control your temper?" Qingyan walked in carrying a cup, and the Salt Commissioner of Lianghuai quickly stood up and bowed.
“Uncle, this is home, no need for so much formality.” Qingyan stepped aside and quickly placed the chilled plum juice in Fei Yanggu’s hands. “Father, drink up, you must be hot after the long journey.”
Fei Yanggu nodded, glancing at Qing Yan who was giving him a meaningful look.
“Your mother will be coming to take your pulse soon, how can you not come over? Take your aunt’s pulse too, your mother has been thinking about it. If needed, have Imperial Physician Yuan get the medicinal diet prescription and have the Yuelai Inn prepare it and send it over!” Fei Yanggu said directly.
“This is not good. After all, the medicinal cuisine delivered separately from the Yuelai Inn is too expensive.” The Salt Commissioner of Lianghuai understood the situation of the mansion. He would be very happy if the lady could recover her health.
“That’s our own property, why would we charge you money!” Fei Yangu glared angrily; this guy was being difficult again.
"Uncle, just listen to Father. Aunt's health seems a bit poor!" Qingyan knew a little about medicine and noticed that Garu's complexion wasn't very good.
"Alas, the situation at the mansion is not good, and I can't say much, so I can only let your aunt manage on her own. Over the years, if it weren't for your aunt, I might really be in this state!" The Salt Commissioner of Lianghuai said helplessly.
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