General Su's Mansion.
When the guards learned of Su Ruojin's purpose, they did not treat her with disrespect because of her ordinary attire. They politely asked her to wait a moment while they went in to announce her arrival.
Before long, the main gate of the General's Mansion opened wide, and Su Yunfeng, Su Yiting, and Su Muyao appeared at the entrance.
Su Ruojin curtsied and said, "Su Ruojin greets General Su."
Su Yunfeng hurriedly waved his hand: "Dr. Su, please don't stand on ceremony. Please come in. Mu Yao, please lead the way for Miss Su."
“Yes, Father.” Su Muyao obediently walked to Su Ruojin’s side: “Miss Su, please.”
Su Ruojin followed Su Muyao into the General's Mansion.
The mansion has a spacious courtyard with clean and tidy bluestone pavement. Lush pine and cypress trees are interspersed in the middle of the courtyard, adding a touch of solemnity and elegance to the general's mansion.
In the main hall of the General's Mansion, General Su was pacing back and forth. A middle-aged woman was beside him, smiling and advising, "Father, please sit down for a while. Yunfeng has already gone out to greet you. Doctor Su will be here soon."
The middle-aged beauty was Xu Jingying, the daughter of the Left Prime Minister, General Su's principal wife, and also General Su's only wife.
The General's Mansion has always upheld the principle of monogamy, allowing its children to marry whomever they wish without any requirements regarding the other party's social standing.
However, after marriage, monogamy is mandatory. If the relationship is truly strained, they can divorce, but taking a concubine is not permitted.
For this reason, the five sons of the Su family became the preferred husbands of all the noble ladies in the capital.
But ever since the five sons lost their sister, they felt guilty and vowed that they would never marry until they found her.
Only after Madam Su kept crying and pleading did the fifth son change his mind and agree not to look for his sister or marry before he turned thirty.
Therefore, it is not only the wish of the Su family to find their eldest daughter as soon as possible, but also the wish of all the women in the capital who are waiting to be married.
Xu Jingying was very interested in this Doctor Su, whom she had heard of many times. She had thought of visiting him at the inn, but she was afraid of disturbing him, so she gave up the idea.
She was full of anticipation when Su Ruojin came to visit her today.
Doctor Su is a great benefactor of the Su family, so she must treat him well and not be impolite.
Xu Jingying had already instructed her maid to prepare a lot of the most fashionable rouge, fabrics, and jewelry in the capital, to give to Doctor Su as a gift later.
Upon seeing Su Ruojin enter, General Su hurried to greet her: "Dr. Su, you've finally come to the capital! Ever since I took your medicine, I haven't had any pain this winter. In my opinion, you are far more capable than those imperial physicians in the palace."
Although Su Ruojin possessed the token, she naturally wouldn't use it in front of General Su.
General Su made great contributions to defending the borders of the Great Chu Kingdom, and as a junior, it is only right that she pays her respects.
Su Ruojin lifted her skirt slightly, preparing to kneel and pay her respects, but was stopped by General Su: "Dr. Su, you are my savior. There is no need for such formalities. Please have a seat."
Su Muyao, being sensible, stepped forward to help Su Ruojin sit down.
From the moment Su Ruojin entered the room, she felt a burning gaze fixed on her. Only then did she notice Xu Jingying standing to the side.
At a glance, Su Ruojin could tell something was wrong.
The moment Su Ruojin entered the main hall, Xu Jingying felt as if she had been struck by lightning; she clenched her fists and her body began to tremble.
Noticing that something was wrong with her mistress, Granny Deng quickly stepped forward to support her, calling softly, "Madam, Madam..."
The next second, Xu Jingying screamed and rushed towards Su Ruojin like a madwoman.
The expressions of everyone in the Su family changed drastically in an instant.
Oh no!
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