Chapter 203: Doctor Zhang leaves, Yun Qiao visits the Zhao family
In the villa, Zhang Rou was lying leisurely on a lounge chair in the yard.
She was thinking that a few days ago she had gone to see a doctor for Lord Zhao's mother. Although Lord Zhao was a widower, he was handsome. Marrying her as a successor would always be better than marrying an ordinary man.
She was thinking about how to tell the Marquis's wife that she was leaving.
Suddenly she heard someone calling her over, saying that the Marquis's wife had something to ask her.
Zhang Rou's heart tightened. She had been caught by the Marquis's wife when she went to the Marquis's courtyard before. It was rare to see someone as capable and handsome as the Marquis. Was there anything wrong with her liking him?
She was right.
Besides, she didn't do anything inappropriate.
It was the Marquis who called her there.
However, for some reason, when she saw the Marquis's wife, she felt guilty, as if her thoughts had been seen through.
After that, until she left the Marquis' Mansion until now, she didn't dare to go to the East Courtyard, for fear of running into the Marquis's wife. If she really couldn't avoid her, she would try her best to lower her eyes, say hello, and then leave.
Today, the Marquis's wife suddenly called her over, and she didn't know what it was about.
Zhang Rou wondered in her heart, had she ever done anything inappropriate?
Recently she just served the old lady and cooked some meals, and didn't take care of other things.
Because she was worried about the old lady of the Zhao family, she thought of going directly to the Zhao family and did not worry too much about the affairs of the old lady of the Marquis' Mansion.
Zhang Rou asked, what do you want to see her for?
The maid who was passing the message said, "Young lady, please come over," but didn't say what it was.
Zhang Rou stood up and followed the maid to the east courtyard.
Yun Qiao wanted to find Zhang Rou to ask her about the old lady's medicinal food, but she never expected that she could see what she was thinking.
It turned out that he was trying to get close to the Zhao family and wanted to go there.
But she is still in the Marquis' Mansion, receiving the monthly salary from the Marquis of Zhenbei, and she is thinking of switching jobs to the Zhao family. Isn't that too unfair to her employer?
"Miss Zhang, what's happened to you recently? It seems you're not as concerned about the old lady's affairs as before. If you've encountered anything, please tell me directly. The old lady's health is the most important thing, and we must not neglect it."
Zhang Rou hurriedly said, "No, in reply to Madam, I have been working diligently on the matters concerning the old lady. However, she doesn't like people getting close to her lately, and doesn't like having too many people around her. Whenever I want to send her food or ask her something, she won't let me stay."
When the old lady was well, she liked to be lively and loved to laugh.
She rewards the people below who make her happy.
Whenever she sent food over, the old lady would give her extra money after seeing it.
But ever since the old lady fell ill, she has never been as generous as before.
Since she couldn't get any benefits, Zhang Rou didn't want to come again.
She was thinking and saying things that were contrary to her own will, but she didn't know that Yun Qiao heard everything she was thinking.
"The old lady doesn't like crowds lately. But please pay attention to this meal, Miss Zhang."
Zhang Rou, who didn't want to do it in the first place, felt uncomfortable after hearing Yun Qiao's words.
"I have already given my all. It is the old lady who does not want me to serve you. Princess, if you feel that my work is not as good as before, or if you have other candidates, I can give up this job. Please let me go..."
Zhang Rou knew that she could not afford to offend the princess because of her status.
He knelt down and begged.
Yun Qiao knew that Zhang Rou wanted to leave, but she didn't expect that she would leave now.
"Miss Zhang, are you sure you want to leave now?"
Yun Qiao asked, but Zhang Rou didn't answer.
Silence is the best answer.
Yun Qiao's face darkened. "In that case, then I'll do as Miss Zhang wishes. I'll pay you three extra months' wages. Although you won't be working in the Marquis' Mansion anymore, the Mansion is very kind to its people. I hope you'll find a better job in the future."
Yun Qiao directly treated Zhenbei Houhou as a company, and now she is the general manager.
Zhang Rou came to the Marquis' Mansion to work, and now this employee wants to resign.
All the dignity that should be given is given in full.
This is what a good company should be like.
If you change to another company in the future and are not satisfied with the performance, you won’t be able to come back easily.
Zhang Rou didn't expect that Yun Qiao would pay her three months' extra salary.
She spoke words of gratitude.
But I felt a little secretly happy in my heart.
It would be a waste not to take the extra money.
He told Xiaotao to see Zhang Rou off. When he said "send her off", he meant to watch her leave the Marquis' Mansion and check clearly what should be taken away and what should not be taken away.
Just like modern employees resigning, they are naturally not allowed to take away anything belonging to the company.
Xiao Tao sent Zhang Rou away and came over to reply.
"Princess, why did you give Zhang Rou three extra months' wages? I think she must have planned this all along, wanting to leave the Marquis' Mansion, and only mentioned it today."
"I've guessed what you've guessed. She's wanted to leave a long time ago. The meals she prepared were all prepared by the cooks below, and she had no intention of continuing to work in the mansion. Keeping her would only raise a parasite. It's better to give in to her wishes and let her leave."
"Prepare an invitation for me. I want to visit Old Madam Zhao. She originally had a good relationship with the old lady of the Marquis' Mansion. Now that I am in charge of the Marquis' Mansion, I should visit her. Also, bring the invitation to the full moon celebration of the second lady's young master."
Yun Qiao had thought about going to the Zhao family a long time ago.
In addition, the old lady had mentioned before that she was ill before, and the old lady of the Zhao family came to see her and gave her a lot of gifts.
The old lady of the Zhao family is ill. She is not in good health and doesn't want to move around.
Yun Qiao agreed and said that when she had time, she would go to the Zhao family in person to take a look and would definitely not embarrass the old lady.
It just so happened that she had time now, so she could go to the Zhao family without wasting any time.
Zhang Rou left quickly. She packed up and left that same day after she said she was leaving. Yun Qiao had wanted to tell Old Madam Zhao about it that night, but seeing that she was not in good spirits, yawning and looking sleepy, she didn't say anything.
The reason why Zhang Rou came to work in the Marquis' Mansion was because the Zhang family was in trouble, and someone acted as a lobbyist and kept her there for several years.
She wanted to leave and had made it clear in advance, so the Marquis' Mansion would not refuse to let her go, but she chose to use this method.
She couldn't leave at this time, as the old lady had been so kind to her before.
Yun Qiao posted the message and received a reply from the old lady of the Zhao family and a gift on the same day.
Yun Qiao went to Zhao's house.
The Zhao family also has a good relationship with the Marquis' Mansion. Marquis Chen Jingyan and Lord Zhao studied in the same school since childhood. Later, Lord Zhao took the civil examination and Chen Jingyan became a military commander. They had no contact for some years, and it was only now that Prince Yu became emperor that their relationship resumed.
The relationship is relatively good.
This old lady has a very good relationship with Mrs. Zhao.
In fact, the old lady has close relations with many major families in Kyoto.
When the visiting card was sent, the old lady immediately sent someone to reply, saying that the princess was welcome to come at any time.
Yun Qiao went to Zhao's house two days after Zhang Rou left.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Rou was quite resourceful and had already gone to the Zhao family. However, unlike in the Marquis' Mansion, she did not live directly in the Zhao family and receive monthly wages. Instead, she was like a doctor hired from outside, and was paid silver every time she came to the Zhao family for diagnosis.
I heard that Zhang Rou is going to open a women's clinic outside.
"...The princess should be this girl from the Zhang family. I heard that her grandfather was once an imperial physician. It was her father who made the mistake..."
Old Madam Zhao was talking to Yun Qiao.
Yun Qiao smiled faintly.
Xiao Tao said respectfully, "Old Madam, you may not know this, but Doctor Zhang worked at the Princess's Residence, and then went to the Marquis's Residence to serve Old Madam for a while. Now, for some reason, she suddenly said she doesn't want to do it anymore. She just left the Princess's Residence two days ago."
"Really? Old Madam, don't you know? Didn't Doctor Zhang tell you this?"
"Why? Could it be that she worked in the Princess's Mansion and served the old lady in the Marquis' Mansion, so she is not worth mentioning? I have to admit that Miss Zhang's medical skills are good, but she is a little short of money and petty."
Xiao Tao spoke slowly and calmly, with an expression that was both surprised and not quite surprised, and her words were full of emotion.
Old Madam Zhao listened and glanced at Yun Qiao.
Yun Qiao smiled lightly, "My maidservant is always talkative. But Miss Zhang should tell you that she is a good doctor, which is very good."
"However, my old lady has not been feeling well these past few days and cannot leave Doctor Zhang. I'm also very worried. I heard that the Zhao family has a skilled doctor and wanted to ask her, but I didn't know it was Doctor Zhang."
After hearing this, if Mrs. Zhao didn’t understand, she would be a fool.
Why did Zhang Rou come to the Zhao family to seek a job when he was working in the Marquis' Mansion?
Moreover, Zhang Rou had never mentioned before that she worked in the Marquis' Mansion. Otherwise, Madam Zhao would never have dared to snatch Princess Huayang's man. Besides, the Madam Zhao of the Marquis of Zhenbei was the biological mother of Empress Dowager Chen.
Yun Qiao knew clearly what Old Madam Zhao was thinking.
She didn't need to say too much, just wanted to say that she came to check on the health of the old lady of the Zhao family on behalf of the old lady.
"I really didn't know about this. However, our Zhao family doesn't use Doctor Zhang. It's just that I felt dizzy a few days ago, and my son found a doctor for me. She said she would make some medicinal food to help me regulate my body."
"That's as it should be."
"You have to take good care of yourself. My grandmother also said that she wants to watch a play with you. The opera troupe we have at home is getting bored."
Old Madam Zhao is also a fan of opera and likes to listen to operas. In this respect, she and the old lady of the Marquis' Mansion have the same interests.
The old lady looked at Yun Qiao and said, "I am much better now. I will go to the Marquis' Mansion in a few days to see my good sister in person."
Old Madam Zhao was talking to Yun Qiao.
Yun Qiao chuckled.
She didn't stay in the Zhao family for long. After she finished talking, she looked at the old lady, put down the gifts, and left with the maids, servants and boys.
After everyone left, Madam Zhao was supported by her personal maid Yuanyang on the arm and walked into the inner room.
"I originally thought the Zhang family's daughter was pretty good, and she was brought here by the master, so I thought about marrying her. But now it seems that it's not feasible."
Yuanyang whispered, "Although I also think Miss Zhang is a good person, her behavior is indeed not very bright. Seeing that she came here with Princess Huayang in mind, I guess she already knew that Miss Zhang wanted to marry into our Zhao family..."
Zhao Xuan is thirty-eight years old this year. His first wife passed away six years ago, leaving behind two children, a boy and a girl. His eldest son is eighteen years old this year, and his daughter is thirteen years old.
Old Madam Zhao gave birth to five children, all daughters, and only later gave birth to a son, Zhao Xuan.
Zhao Xuan is only a little older than Chen Jingyan.
Zhao Xuan got married at the age of nineteen, had a son at the age of twenty, and a daughter a few years later. Zhao Xuan also had two concubines, but neither of them had any children.
Now, Mrs. Zhao has only two grandsons.
She hoped that Zhao Xuan would remarry soon and have more children while he was still young. However, Zhao Xuan said that he was worried that his remarried wife would abuse the children, so he never remarried. Now he is busy with state affairs.
This is because Zhang Rou is gentle and virtuous, and has medical skills. Zhao Xuan's daughter has an old heart disease, so it would be great if he could marry a second wife who has medical skills.
This is what Zhao Xuan meant.
After all, he has been single for many years, and if his son wants to get married, he needs a mother to arrange the wedding.
My daughter is already thirteen years old and needs a mother-in-law to arrange a marriage for her.
Zhao Xuan had just returned from outside when he was called over by the old lady.
"Mother……."
Zhao Xuan has always been a filial son, and he always listens to and obeys what Old Madam Zhao says.
"Xuanlang, let me tell you, my illness has improved a lot, so don't look for that Doctor Zhang anymore.
There is one more thing I want to tell you. Your cousin has a younger sister who is now widowed. I am thinking of bringing her over to stay with us for a few days. Your cousin has a daughter who is eighteen years old and lives with us. She is looking for a husband...
Zhao Xuan's temples throbbed when he heard this.
"Mother, what do you mean by that? Are you going to give it to me? That's impossible. We are of different generations."
Zhao Xuan thought her mother wanted her aunt's cousin's daughter to marry him...
The old lady rolled her eyes at him.
"How dare you! You're old enough to be someone's father. The child's name is Wanxin, so she should call you uncle."
Zhao Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. It was okay to say they were close, but not too close.
"It's up to the mother to decide."
"But, where did Miss Zhang Rou do it? Did she make mother unhappy?"
Zhang Rou treated his two children quite well. Zhao Xuan privately asked Zhang Rou if she would treat his children as her own if she married into the Zhao family in the future.
Zhang Rou answered without hesitation, "Of course I would."
It is really rare to find a woman like Zhang Rou who is young, beautiful, willing to marry him as his second wife, and able to take care of his two children.
Besides, Zhao Xuan is 38 years old now and he doesn't want to have any more children.
After all, his son is about to get married.
If things go well, his son will have a son soon, and he will be a grandfather.
Zhang Rou did not seem to refuse the plan of not having children after marriage.
Therefore, Zhao Xuan was quite satisfied with Zhang Rou.
Old Madam Zhao could only tell her son the truth that Zhang Rou had concealed the fact that she was working in the princess's mansion.
He left when the old lady of the Marquis of Zhenbei was not feeling well, without giving her any buffer time to find a doctor.
She was a bit dishonest in this matter.
It really ruins my good impression.
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