Chapter 116 Taking Back the Money Doubled
After Li Huiyan left, the old lady twirled her prayer beads and said, "It seems that Yan-ge'er has no feelings for Miss Li."
Liu Momo, who was standing to the side, also knew what the old lady was thinking.
The old lady had been praising Li Huiyan, so it seems she was very satisfied with her as her granddaughter-in-law.
She bowed slightly and said, "But this old servant thinks that this young lady Li has some feelings for the eldest young master."
The eldest son was handsome and tall, and it would be hard for an ordinary woman not to be attracted to him.
Now that I think about it carefully, that young lady was quite clever. She knew she wasn't good enough for him, so she kept her distance early on to avoid having to compete with many other women for the young master in the future.
The old lady smiled and said, "Yan-ge'er doesn't interact with women, so naturally he doesn't know what that young lady is thinking."
“This Miss Li is of good character and family background. Since she is interested in Yan Ge’er, I would be happy to play matchmaker.”
Liu Momo didn't think so. Although the young master was not interested in women, he was not necessarily unaware of women's feelings for him.
Otherwise, how were those young ladies who came to our door before driven away?
But seeing the smile in the old lady's eyes, as if she could already see her great-grandson, she didn't want to disturb the old lady's daydreams.
On the day they were to go to the estate, Shen Qingnian and Aunt Su went to Ji'an Hall early in the morning to get medicine.
"Nian'er, we've gotten the medicine for Second Master, then we'll head to the estate," Aunt Su said, before going inside.
Every time the Second Master finished his medicine, the Second Madam would send someone to call Aunt Su to bring him more medicine.
The shop assistants had already prepared the medicinal herbs and divided them into small packets.
Shen Qingnian looked at the medicinal herbs; they were all common tonics and there was nothing wrong with them.
However, this is also the biggest problem: these medicinal herbs are only for nourishment, but there are no medicines that are effective for treating specific symptoms.
Shen Qingnian couldn't help but ask, "Aunt, since the Second Master hasn't shown much improvement after taking this medicine, why not change it?"
Aunt Su sighed, a trace of sorrow appearing in her eyes: "No one knows what illness the Second Master has. He's just being kept alive by this nourishing prescription."
Shen Qingnian understood. It seemed that everyone in the manor knew that this medicine could only prolong life, but could not cure it.
But she still had some doubts.
The carriage slowly began to move, and soon they arrived at the estate.
When the steward of the estate saw that Aunt Su had arrived, he politely took the medicine and went to the kitchen to instruct someone to brew it.
Afterwards, Aunt Su led Shen Qingnian and Ling'er to the Second Master's room. Another old woman at the door glanced at Shen Qingnian and Ling'er behind her and curled her lip: "Aunt, this room is not for just anyone to enter."
As he spoke, he gave the old woman next to him a look, and the old woman quickly went to inform Lin.
The Second Madam has given instructions that, apart from Consort Su, everyone else must inform her before seeing the Second Master.
Aunt Su said softly, "This is my niece from my maternal family. She's not someone I can just marry casually."
The old woman still stood blocking the doorway with her arms outstretched.
Shen Qingnian only then realized that her aunt's life in the mansion was so difficult that even the servants and old women didn't respect her.
“My Nian’er is also here on behalf of the eldest young master to check on the second master. If the eldest young master asks about it when we get back, she can give him an answer, right?”
Upon hearing this, and seeing Shen Qingnian's stunning beauty, the old woman thought that perhaps the young master truly valued her.
Only then did he reluctantly open the door and let the three of them in.
As soon as Aunt Su entered, she walked towards the bed, squatted down beside it, and gently called to Xie Songyi, "Second Master, I've come to see you."
Xie Songyi's eyes were empty, as if he could not perceive anything.
He simply stared at the top of the tent, his expression unchanged.
Looking at Xie Erye's current appearance, Shen Qingnian found it hard to reconcile the image of the unrestrained and wild general that her aunt had described.
Seeing her aunt's sad expression, she felt an indescribable sadness in her heart.
Ling'er was frightened by Xie Erye's current appearance.
Second Master's two empty, dark eyes looked like they wanted to devour people.
Those hands were also terribly withered, with bulging veins that looked like twisted worms.
But the concubine was not afraid. She held the second master's hand and gently placed it next to her cheek.
At this moment, the curtain was lifted again, and Madam Lin entered from outside.
As soon as I entered the room, I saw the figure standing next to Aunt Su.
Sparks were practically flying out of Lin's eyes.
Shen Qingnian harmed Min'er so badly! And she still dares to come!
Lin wished she could eat his flesh and drink his blood!
But now is not the time to alert the enemy!
With a forced smile, she said to Shen Qingnian, "Isn't this Qing'er? I heard you went back to Jiangnan a while ago, and you're back so soon?"
Although she hadn't been in the manor these past few days, she knew that the woman seemed to have left the Jingnan Marquis's residence for some reason.
However, the old lady's ruthless methods kept the servants who knew the truth very tight-lipped. Otherwise, she would have liked to see what Shen Qingnian was up to and if she could use it as leverage against her.
After what happened with Master Lu, Shen Qingnian also disliked Lin Shi very much.
But she was, after all, the mistress of the second wife. Since she hadn't completely broken ties with her, she could play along for once.
Shen Qingnian curtsied and replied softly, "Yes, Second Madam."
That's it? Such a perfunctory reply, seemingly respectful yet not respectful enough! Lin felt another surge of anger rising in her chest.
That bitch doesn't respect her at all.
But then she thought, it's good that she's back, then she'll have a chance to teach her a lesson and avenge Min'er!
Furthermore, she glanced at Aunt Su, and the corners of her mouth turned up.
If Shen Qingnian offended her, she could get her revenge on Aunt Su tenfold.
Aunt Su noticed that Lin Shi's gaze towards her was different from usual, as if it concealed an unusual danger, and she felt a chill run down her spine for no reason.
She thought about what was about to happen and lowered her head.
Seeing this, Lin felt a surge of excitement.
Just then, soft footsteps came from outside, and a maidservant brought in the brewed medicine.
The dark medicine had a strong, bitter smell.
Shen Qingnian frowned upon smelling the odor.
If the medicine was freshly prepared, it shouldn't taste so bitter; she even smelled a fishy odor.
Madam Lin gently covered her mouth and nose with a handkerchief: "Aunt Su, please serve the master his medicine."
Upon hearing this, Aunt Su's eyelashes trembled. Looking at Shen Qingnian, she said softly, "Nian'er, you two go and stroll around the estate first. I'll serve Second Master his medicine and then come find you."
"Aunt, let me stay and help you." Shen Qingnian was a little worried that Aunt Su would have to work alone.
Master Xie was clearly unable to move and needed someone to support him to administer the medicine.
Seeing her concerned expression, Aunt Su smiled and said, "It's alright, Second Madam is here to help me. You two go and have fun."
Shen Qingnian saw that Madam Lin was sitting in front of the bed with her back to them, clearly intending to drive them away.
Seeing that Aunt Su's eyes were reassuring, he nodded and took Ling'er out.
Once outside, Ling'er asked curiously, "Miss, why can't we watch Second Master drink his medicine?"
Shen Qingnian thought that the Second Master's appearance while taking the medicine must have been rather unsightly, and perhaps her aunt wanted to save face for the Second Master Xie.
Looking into Ling'er's curious eyes, she smiled and said, "Let's go, let's go to the estate and take a look."
She also wanted to see how the dregs of the medicine differed from those they had brought.
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