What's wrong with me?
Chen Haichao's heart skipped a beat. Could he have contracted some kind of terminal illness?
Otherwise, why would this young man from the Gu family look so troubled and hesitant to say anything?
Gu Liulang was indeed in a difficult position; he had examined at least eight hundred pulses, if not a thousand.
I wouldn't say their medical skills are superb, but at least they are family-inherited medical techniques.
Unconvinced, he switched to Chen Shibo's wrist and took his pulse again.
Um?
still!
It's a long story!
"You little rascal, what disease do I have?"
Chen Haichao suddenly felt an itch in his fists and wanted to punch someone.
"Cough cough~"
"Uncle, may I speak to you in private?"
Gu Liulang was certain he hadn't misdiagnosed; it was just that the illness was somewhat obscure, and for a grown man, it was indeed a blow to his pride...
He didn't want to say it, but Chen Shibo's appearance really resembled a "tigress"!
Chen Haichao looked at the other person suspiciously, dismissed those around him, and leaned closer...
On the other side—
Madam Chen led the two distinguished guests to the lakeside pavilion in the garden of the mansion. After they were seated, fragrant tea, seasonal snacks, and fruits were quickly served on the table.
"please--"
Thank you.
After Jiang Yue sat down, she declined the maid's service, casually reached out, picked up a tangerine, and peeled it.
Her true intention wasn't in the wine; today, she was simply going along with the host's wishes.
"Madam Gu, my daughter was rude last time and I haven't had a chance to come and apologize. Please forgive her."
Madam Chen offered tea instead of wine to apologize for the previous meeting between the two families at the restaurant.
"Mrs. Chen, you're too kind. The children's misunderstanding is easily resolved once it's been cleared up; it's nothing serious."
Old Mrs. Xu exchanged pleasantries politely, having lived two lives; how could she possibly take such a matter to heart?
Talking to a smart person is a pleasant experience for both parties.
Women's topics are nothing more than clothes, jewelry, husbands, and children. When it comes to children, old stories inevitably come up again.
Madam Chen had only one beloved daughter and did not seek to marry into a powerful or wealthy family, but rather to enjoy the ultimate in happiness.
I only hope that my future husband's family has a clean reputation, that there are no jealous and rivalries among the women in the inner quarters, and that they have a family business that is enough for the young couple to live on.
Old Mrs. Xu, with the idea of marrying up to someone of lower social standing, wanted to find a granddaughter-in-law with a simple family background, good character, who could keep her grandson in check and help him protect the family business.
Listening to the two of them talking back and forth like they were doing Tai Chi, Jiang Yue chuckled to herself:
The man is unmarried, and the woman is unmarried.
In her opinion, her brother and Xiu'er are a good match, both from respectable families, and they seem to have a certain affinity for each other.
Gu Liulang: A tragic fate.
Chen Xiuer: A Twisted Fate.
The wind rises—
The delicate fragrance of lotus blossoms wafts on the breeze, bringing a sense of tranquility and joy.
The maids lifted the white gauze curtains of the pavilion in the middle of the lake, revealing the beautiful scenery outside.
The lotus leaves stretch to the sky, an endless expanse of green; the lotus blossoms, bathed in sunlight, are a vibrant red.
When I sat down just now, I hadn't smelled the fragrance of lotus flowers yet. The lotus flowers were still buds, just flower buds.
The sun is shining brightly now, and the lotus flowers are blooming in perfect time, which is truly delightful.
"This lotus flower was planted by my husband himself, and it's been more than ten years now."
Madam Chen then recounted the origin of the lotus pond, a beautiful and touching story from her and her husband's youth.
Old Xu was able to be on good terms with the other party, which meant he must have known about the other party's situation.
Chen Haichao was born into a military family, and when people mentioned him, they all thought of him as a burly and rough warrior.
But in reality, this person is a romantic.
While his colleagues were indulging in wine, women, and brothels, this man devoted himself entirely to his wife.
"Now, my lotus pond has sixteen different varieties of lotus flowers. If you two like them, you may pick them at will."
Mrs. Chen's face was full of happiness. With such a husband, what more could she ask for in this life?
She hopes that her daughter can also find a good man who will be devoted to her and treat her with the same love day after day for ten years.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yue began to look at Commandant Chen with new respect.
No wonder Madam Chen looks so young, even younger than me, with not a single fine line on her face!
What is the best nourishing product for women?
The answer is obvious: love.
Only by cherishing a woman in your heart can you make her feel loved.
Love is the best answer to everything; love is the best nourishment time can provide.
Jiang Yue stood up without making a sound, looked at her reflection on the lake, and sighed. Fine lines had silently appeared at the corners of her eyes.
Well, to settle for second best, she may not have romantic love, but she has familial love.
Yes, there is family affection!
"Madam Chen, I see a small boat by the lake. Would you mind if I boarded it for a ride?"
Jiang Yue could tell that her grandmother and Madam Chen had some private things to say, but she wasn't interested in that kind of thing.
I spotted a cluster of lotus flowers in full bloom in the distance, and made an excuse to leave.
"It's rare for the princess to grace us with her presence, how could we refuse?"
Madam Chen was delighted to hear this, for the visitor was a guest, especially one of such high esteem.
Soon, she summoned an old woman who could swim to row, and carefully instructed her to make sure the princess was safe!
The old woman naturally dared not neglect her duty and solemnly accepted the order.
Jiang Yue had no reservations; she could swim, and it seemed that no one except her maternal grandparents knew that.
It's good that nobody knows~
Multiple means of survival.
After boarding the small boat, the old woman rowing it said—
"Your Highness, please sit tight!"
Okay~
Jiang Yue was approachable and, as she settled in, casually opened the parasol beside her to shield herself from the bright sunlight.
The small boat started moving and sailed away from the shore.
Old Mrs. Xu was getting on in years and couldn't swim, so she just smiled and waved her hand, signaling her granddaughter to have fun.
As the small boat receded into the distance, Madam Chen helped Old Madam Gu back to sit down, and casually teased her:
"You and the Princess have such a good relationship, like you're each other's granddaughter."
"Hehehe~"
"She's just like my own granddaughter!"
Old Mrs. Xu laughed heartily, and after taking her seat, she spotted a bright red figure walking towards them...
Mrs. Chen's joy was short-lived, as she soon discovered her daughter had arrived.
She immediately frowned, not to mention how rude it would be to look plain-faced, or rather, bare-faced.
Take this red dress for example, it wasn't the light blue dress she had arranged beforehand!
This child is disobeying her again!
For a moment, Madam Chen almost fainted; her chest heaved uncontrollably. It was truly...
"Daughter has met Mother and Madam Gu."
Chen Xiuer wore the clothes her mother had made for her two years ago. At the time, she thought the clothes were too bright and refused to wear them, so she kept them at the bottom of her trunk.
She witnessed everything her mother did today and silently resisted.
Intentionally not to wear new clothes, intentionally not to dress up heavily, and intentionally to go out without makeup!
Looking at each other?
If she doesn't comply, neither her father nor her mother can force her to give in!
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