Chapter 14: Pointing at the Mulberry Tree and Scolding the Locust Tree

  In Su Ying's current backpack, which only had one grid available, apart from the original items, there was an additional reward after completing the task: a bottle of Lotus Disintegrating Silk Dan, with ten pellets, which can be considered a generous reward, and it just so happened to be what Su Ying needed.

  But there is an additional reward, Ice Qiao Xiao Lu Wan x1, which doesn't count as much, but it's still a nice surprise.

  Lian Dan was released together. [System, can you tell me what were you doing at that time point?]

  It's too early, can't even sleep in, the system yawned and giggled with a hint of slyness. The phoenix is lazy, the peacock is sleepy, with eyebrows that are both elegant and flirtatious. Once you've been nourished, it's a whole different story, what about your aftertaste?

  Don't you understand? What's going on with this Ice Crystal Xiaolu Pill? Su Ying gritted her teeth.

  "Haven't you used it before? Don't you know its effects yet? I think you need it badly, especially considering your husband's proficiency in the Three Stars technique. Moreover, there are two other uses for it: one is to make the inner skirt fragrant, and the other is the Ice Jade Dew Pill, which will bring you peace of mind. Although your body has been nourished by the Nine Flower Jade Dew Pill, its internal foundation has long been rotten and needs to be slowly warmed up."

  It's all because of who? Su Ying was also speechless by the system, and had to admit that it was right, but this couldn't be said to the system. This thing just can't give a good face, otherwise it would hit the snake on the stick faster than anyone else.

  When Su Ying finished washing and dressing, the old master was about to go out. He only let Su Ying send him off at the door, held her hand and said seriously: "You are still a bit weak, take good care of yourself." Then he saw that Su Ying's ears were red, smiled knowingly, and when he went out again, he had already put on his usual dignified and steady expression.

  Su Ying put her hand that had been held into her sleeve and rolled her eyes behind his back, pretending to be serious!

  Don't rush to eat, let the servant bring in water and soak the medicinal herbs that relieve fatigue in the bathtub. Su Ying waved away Bai Zhi who was massaging her sleepy body, and took out the newly acquired Ice Crystal Dew Pill from her backpack. This Ice Crystal Dew Pill, as its name suggests, is a crystal-shaped ice drop that feels cool to the touch. As soon as it came into contact with her skin, the cool Ice Crystal Dew Pill quickly melted away, and Su Ying immediately felt much better.

  Only Su Ying was left at the dinner table. Lu Hui walked over and said, "Wei Niang had someone come to apologize, saying that she couldn't come today to pay her respects to the madam."

  Su Ying raised an eyebrow: "Didn't I already say that we don't need to come and pay our respects today? How is it that the Wei family's place was missed?"

  "As for what Madam Hui said, the little maid who went to spread the word first went to the South Wing. Perhaps it was because the old woman guarding the door of the South Wing was lazy and didn't manage to pass on the message to Lady Wei, she really deserves a good scolding."

  Su Ying put down her chopsticks and asked, "Is the eldest girl's illness getting better? You go pick out a box of medicine from what Madame gave us yesterday, I'll personally go take a look at the eldest girl later." Why can't this Wei Shi learn to behave properly?

  Since the day before yesterday, when she failed to steal the chicken and lost the rice, Wei Yiniang had been in a state of extreme anxiety. When Fu Yiyang scolded her, she was so frightened that she didn't dare to see him again. The eldest girl's body was originally not good, and after being tossed about by Wei Yiniang like this, she looked even more frail. After finding out that Fu Yiyang had stayed in the main house yesterday, her heart was on fire, and she tore up a handkerchief that she liked very much. She didn't sleep soundly for the whole night.

  As soon as she heard Yaya say that Su Ying had come to see the eldest young lady, everyone went to the eldest young lady's room. Wei Niang's heart skipped a beat, and she adjusted the hairpin on her temples before hastily rushing to the eldest young lady's room.

  As soon as the curtain was lifted, Su Ying was seen standing in front of the eldest girl's bed, asking the wet nurse about the eldest girl's physical condition. With a glance, her eyebrows revealed a hint of spring, and Wei Yiniang couldn't help but understand. Her heart burning with anger, she scolded the little maid who had lifted the curtain: "You blind thing, how could you not report that the mistress has arrived?"

  "After saying that, she smiled at Su Ying and said, 'Don't blame me, madam. It's all because the maids in this courtyard are foolish and none of them let me have a peaceful mind. I originally wanted to teach them well, but as you can see, the eldest girl is inseparable from me, and for now, I haven't had time to spare, so please don't hold it against me, madam.'"

  Su Ying smiled with a good temper: "Look at what you said, I don't have to be on the same level as a rough and rude servant, but a big girl can't be neglected. If you feel that it's not convenient to use, just throw it away. The Hou Mansion is not lacking in servants."

  Su Ying's words were light and airy, but they pierced Wei Niang's ears like a sharp knife. Her face was burning with anger as she meekly said, "The mistress is right." She turned her head and scolded the little maid again, saying, "Don't you hurry up and thank the mistress?"

  Su Ying coldly gazed at Wei Niang, who was talking to herself, and narrowed her eyes. These tactics were too low-level, yet the former Su family had fallen for such low-level tactics before, allowing a minor concubine to climb onto their noses and act haughtily. It's really unclear what to say about this.

  Su Ying didn't say a word, but Wei Yiniang insisted on continuing this farce that hinted at Su Ying being cruel to others.

  After that, when Wei's wife finished performing, Su Ying suddenly said: "The other day, the eldest daughter was seriously ill and scared both my husband and me. My husband even got very angry about it. Now I see that the eldest daughter is looking better, indeed thanks to your good care, Wei."

  "The slaves who originally served the young lady were derelict in their duties, causing her illness to worsen. They have already been beaten and sent to the countryside. You are all newly selected to serve the young lady, if anyone is not diligent, they will be severely punished." Su Ying said this, and the wet nurses and maids in the room all knelt down to pledge their loyalty.

  "These medicinal materials are all of high quality, just leave them for the eldest girl to use. If you need anything, just send someone to tell Guizhen in the main courtyard." Su Ying didn't stay long in the eldest girl's room, she came over just to go through the motions, showing off her stepmotherly demeanor, as for the little girl lying weakly on the bed, Su Ying didn't have a single thought about her.

  But others didn't think so. After she left, Wei's aunt couldn't help but ask her maid Mulan: "What do you think the mistress meant? Could it be that she wants to take the big girl away? This won't do, the big girl is still so young, how can she leave her birth mother?"

  This sounds good, but isn't it because the young lady is the old master's only child? This thought turned around in Jasmine's mind, but she said: "The slave sees that the madam is more enthusiastic towards the young lady than usual, and the rewarded medicinal materials are all top-notch!"

  Wei Yiniang fiddled with the pillow, disapproving: "That's just for show to outsiders, but what if she really tells Master that she wants to take away Big Sister? The other day Master was truly angry, it's all because I was too impatient, now look at this, we've unnecessarily provoked Master and benefited Mistress for nothing!"

  Jasmine poured tea for Madame Wei and replied, "I think the mistress doesn't seem to know what happened that day. It's probably because Master had someone seal their mouths shut. This shows that Master still has a soft spot for you, Madame."

  Wei Yiniang couldn't help but feel a sense of pride, and she shot a glance at Jasmine: "You're the one who knows how to talk, go prepare things, I'll personally cook soup for Master, he's sure to come to my place tonight."

  ……

  The two crones standing at the gate of the Weeping Flower Pavilion stomped their feet to keep warm, gazing out into the distance as a figure approached. As the person drew near, one of the crones smiled and said, "Isn't that Jasmine from the South Wing? Where is she headed?"

  Jasmine accompanied by a smile, stuffed a purse into her hand, "It's cold and icy outside, let the two old sisters have some wine." The old woman pinched it twice, weighed it again, thinking that indeed the South Wing was generous with their gifts. With a flick of her wrist, she put the purse in her sleeve and said: "Miss Jasmine is being polite, but it's not that we're being petty and won't let you pass. It's just the rules, from now on, all the maids and old women are not allowed to enter the front yard without the mistress' orders, so as not to disturb the master's peace. Miss Jasmine, please don't make things difficult for us two old women."

  "What kind of rule is this? How come I don't know about it?"

  Another servant woman curled her lip: "The master has set the rules, we as servants can't say anything about it. Not to mention the south wing, even the aloe vera girl in the mistress's quarters is not easy to get close to."

  Jasmine's face didn't look too good, usually these women would fawn over her, but today they actually pushed her to lift the aloe vera, turned their faces cold and walked away. After walking for two steps, she heard the women whispering behind her: "She really thinks she's something special! Spit!"

  Mo Li stomped her foot in anger and returned to the southern courtyard, where she found Wei Niang and added fuel to the fire by telling her what had happened. Wei Niang pulled at the crimson-colored cloak on her body and said, "Let people see when Master will return, thinking that this can stop Master? What a beautiful thought!"

  The night falls in the west, and the moon is above the willow branches.

  Fu Yiyang walked steadily from the front yard into the hanging flower gate, his heart still savoring the delicious meat he had just eaten. His pace was slightly quickened as he followed the little servant girl who was running ahead with a cowhorn lantern. As they approached the south wing, several people were vaguely standing under the trees. Before Fu Yiyang could get closer, he heard Wei Niang's surprised voice: "Is it really Master returning?"

  Fu Yiyang's face turned ugly as he walked a few steps closer and stopped, expressionless, staring at Wei Niang.

  Wei Yiniang felt pleased with herself, holding the covered bowl and walking two steps forward, just as she reached the moonlit area, the cow horn lantern shone brightly on her, allowing Master to see her clearly. Wei Yiniang wore a pink lotus-colored jacket with a chicken heart-shaped collar, with only a few hairpins in her hair, but she had worn a pink lotus flower, which set off her face as beautiful as a lotus flower. She gave Fu Ye Yang a curtsy, revealing her seductive curves.

  She lifted the lid of the bowl and, as she lowered her head, deliberately glanced at Fu Yeyang. Her voice was full of sincerity: "I've been worried about your health, sir, so I specially stewed some chicken soup for you, but didn't have a chance to bring it to you. Just now, I mustered up the courage to wait for you here. Please don't hesitate to take a few sips, and that would fulfill my intentions."

  Fu Yiyang's eyes were deep and profound, he looked deeply at Wei Niang for a moment before finally reaching out to take the covered bowl from her...