Chapter 113 Xiao Chengqian is here
"Weiyang, quickly arrange for a few smart servants to follow Zhang Si. If nothing unexpected happens, the Cheng family will send someone out of the city tonight with 1,000 taels of silver to see if it's actually being sent to the border. If it's going to the border, follow Cheng Xiao all the way there and keep an eye on him to see how the money is spent."
"Okay, Madam. I'll make the arrangements right away!"
"And give the doorman Dayong a few more chicken legs tonight!"
"yes!"
Feng Yingying turned her head to look in the direction of Cheng Mansion. If she guessed correctly, the one thousand taels might be spent on Cheng Xiao's mistress.
It’s just the right time to follow the clues and catch the mistress!
Feng Yingying turned around and went to find Jiang Yunwan excitedly.
"What did you say?" Old Madam Cheng was furious. "You want the masters of each courtyard to pay for the insufficient funds?"
Zhang Si, the accountant, said sheepishly, "Yes, old lady. Originally, Madam didn't mean to do that. But Madam Jiang came over and said a few words in the room. Then Madam made the masters of each courtyard responsible for the insufficient monthly wages."
Only then did Old Lady Cheng realize the disadvantages of Jiang Yunshu living in her mother's house.
It’s all Jiang Yunwan’s fault!
If she hadn't come back, this wouldn't have happened!
This is really a bad sign. "What else did the lady say?"
"If you want Madam to advance the money, you must hand over the indentures of all the servants in the mansion."
Old Madam Cheng gritted her teeth, it must have been her sister-in-law's idea!
"Just do as Madam wishes. Each hospital will be responsible for any shortages."
"Okay, old lady. I'll go back and compile a list for you to review."
"By the way, the one thousand taels sent to the border will be delivered here soon."
"yes."
Zhang Si walked out and then turned back, "Old Madam, Madam said..."
Madam Cheng was impatient, "What did Madam say again?"
"Madam said that the reward for the Meng family doctor will not be paid from the official account, and she will not advance the reward to him in the future. She said that whoever promised to pay the reward should pay it."
Bang!
Madam Cheng was furious and slammed the table. "Does she know what she's doing? Doctor Meng is her mother's savior. The immediate recovery of her eye disease was all thanks to Doctor Meng! She actually wants to stop Doctor Meng's reward and let me pay for it! How dare she say that!"
Zhang Si trembled with fear, but continued stubbornly, "Madam said that the old lady couldn't figure it out, so we can go find her in person."
"Don't get excited, old lady." Nanny Niu hurried to appease her. "Accountant Zhang, why don't you go and get the thousand taels?"
"yes."
Zhang Si quickly retreated and ran out of the yard before he breathed a sigh of relief.
"Madam, you have always been grateful for what you have done. There must be a reason for you to do this. Is it because Madam Jiang's eye disease has worsened in the past two days?"
"What? Call the Meng family doctor for me!"
Meng Guangde rushed over and saw that Old Madam Cheng looked unhappy, and thought to himself that something was wrong.
"I wonder what the old lady wants to see me about?"
"Meng Guangde! Is there something wrong with the eye mask you gave Madam Jiang?"
Meng Guangde was stunned. "There can't be a problem. Madam Jiang's eye disease has obviously improved. I won't make a wrong diagnosis!"
"Really?" Old Madam Cheng narrowed her eyes. "Think it over carefully before you speak!"
Meng Guangde was shocked. Could it be that the Jiang family had discovered something?
Impossible!
I didn’t see anyone coming from the Jiang family!
"Madam, everything I said is true. Madam Jiang's eye disease has indeed improved, and she will be able to see again in a few months."
"Tell the truth now! It will be too late for you to tell the truth once I get to the Jiang family!"
Meng Guangde knelt down with a thud, "Old Madam, I was wrong. I lied."
Old Madam Cheng's head was buzzing with pain.
Nanny Niu quickly closed the door.
"What lie did you tell?"
Meng Guangde confessed everything.
"Old Madam, I was careless. It's all my fault. I just wanted the Jiang family to remember the Cheng family's kindness."
"Asshole!"
Old Madam Cheng was so angry that she picked up the teacup at hand and smashed it at Meng Guangde.
In an instant, the teacup shattered into pieces, and blood appeared on Meng Guangde's forehead!
"Madam, I was wrong. I really didn't mean it. Please forgive me."
"You idiot! Do you know that all our hard work over the years was ruined because of your carelessness? You have broken your promise to the Jiang family!"
"Madam, I recently stumbled upon an ancient medical book that contains a very good prescription for treating eye diseases. It won't take six months, at most three months, for my sight to be restored. Tomorrow, I will personally go to the Jiang residence to apologize. The Jiang family knows that I'm good at diagnosing gynecological diseases, and I'm indeed Madam Jiang's savior! It doesn't matter if he doesn't trust me, but he can't distrust the Cheng family. And Madam, there's no way he can have any other doubts."
Nanny Niu hurriedly whispered in Madam Cheng's ear, "Madam didn't miss the one thousand taels, which means she didn't notice anything. She probably only suspected that the Meng family doctor was not skilled enough and was defrauding the Jiang family of their wages. Madam has lost face in front of the Jiang family, so they won't let it go easily. The Jiang family simply wants Madam to keep a close eye on her dowry."
Madam Cheng's anger had subsided a bit. "Go back and think carefully about what to say when you go to the Jiang residence tomorrow. This month's reward..."
"I've ruined a big thing, how dare I ask for the reward silver? Please also fine me this month's salary, Madam."
"Back off."
Meng Guangde only realized that he was sweating coldly when he left the room.
Zhang Si saw Meng Guangde's embarrassed appearance from afar, and quickly stepped aside. He only delivered the one thousand taels into the room after he left.
"Madame Niu, tell them to behave themselves. I won't forgive her for ruining the Cheng Mansion's plans!"
"yes."
Niu Ma Ma took a thousand taels and went to the old man's study away from everyone...
Not long after, a carriage that could only accommodate one person came out from the back door of Cheng Mansion and left the city.
The next day, after Song Yu gave Madam Jiang an acupuncture treatment, he asked Bai Lan and others to clean up the area carefully.
"Miss, would you like to put on some nice makeup?"
"No, the mask only covers half of it. It's more elegant. Just put on some lip balm and it will be fine."
"Then Master Mu saw the teardrop mole on your face. The veil was so light at the time, so he should have known that your face was not burned."
Song Yu frowned. "He's not interested in women. He was seriously injured at the time, so how could he have the interest to observe my appearance through the veil? Besides, we can just say that I was burned in Yunyin Half Mountain..."
"Cousin." Cheng Qingmeng's voice came from outside. "How are you cleaning up?"
"Quick, put on a mask!"
Song Yu and Bai Lan quickly put on their masks.
"Cousin, we're coming in..."
"Come in."
Cheng Qingmeng and Jiang Shiyun saw Song Yu applying lip balm in front of the mirror as soon as they came in.
"Cousin, your lip shape is so beautiful. You must be a great beauty. When will the burns on your face heal?"
Song Yu stood up and said, "There's no rush. We need to take care of it slowly, but we don't have to wait too long. I've packed everything, let's go."
Jiang Guanchen arranged two cars for the trip. Worried about encountering danger on the road, he arranged twenty servants and guards before he felt at ease to take his sisters to the Mu Mansion.
Mu Jingxing got up early in the morning and went to the front yard of the Mu Mansion to wait.
"Xiao Fei, how are your preparations going?"
"My Lord, everything is ready at the Lotus Pond. All kinds of exquisite cakes are ready. The Jiangnan specialty cakes and small cold dishes you specifically ordered are also ready in the kitchen. We are just waiting for Miss Song to come."
"What about vegetarian food?"
"I've already given the order. It will be served along with other dishes at noon. But how did you know Miss Song likes to eat vegetarian food?"
He could understand preparing the Southern specialty pastries.
This vegetarian food...Does Miss Song really like it?
"Intuitively, it's a good idea to try to make more vegetarian dishes."
Half an incense stick later, the doorman came to announce, "Sir, the carriage is here."
Mu Jingxing quickly straightened his clothes and went to the main gate.
Mu Jingxing's expression changed slightly when he saw who was coming.
"Cousin, I'm so flattered that you came to greet me at the door."
Xiao Chengqian, dressed in purple, led a thin middle-aged man down from the carriage.
"Agan, why did you decide to come to the mansion today?"
Xiao Chengqian hurriedly called over the people around him, "This is Doctor Qiao, whom my aunt sent over yesterday. He's quite skilled in medicine, so it's a good opportunity to bring him here for the old lady to have a look."
"I have met Prince Mu."
"No need to be polite."
Mu Jingxing saw that the visitor had an elegant demeanor and seemed to have some advanced medical skills.
Intuitively, he would also return empty-handed. "Luxu, take Doctor Qiao to see the old lady."
"Yes." After Lu Xu responded, he led Doctor Qiao into the yard.
Seeing that Mu Jingxing had no intention of entering the yard, Xiao Chengqian asked, "Cousin, who are you waiting for?"
"Guanchen will bring his three sisters here to appreciate the lotus."
Xiao Chengqian was surprised, "Three sisters? Could this extra sister be the daughter of Aunt Guanchen?"
Mu Jingxing smiled and nodded, "Guanchen said that his eldest cousin is timid and asked me not to scare her."
"Yes, just keep smiling like that and you won't scare people. I'm just in time to wait with you."
About a quarter of an hour later, the Jiang family's carriage appeared in sight.
Cheng Qingmeng quickly lowered the curtain, "Cousin, the young man in purple at the door is Xiao Chengqian, the prince of Prince Rong's mansion."
"The prince of the palace, is that more powerful than the Mu family?"
"They are equally matched, but the emperor prefers Prince Mu. Prince Mu is the emperor's grandson, while Prince Xiao is his nephew. However, Prince Xiao is much more approachable."
After he finished speaking, the Jiang family carriage stopped.
"My cousin is here."
Mu Jingxing and Xiao Chengqian looked towards the carriage.
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