Chapter 48: Chapter 48 Visiting the County Office_1 Chapter 48: Chapter 48 Visiting the County Office_1 “I estimate Aunty Xiao should be awake by now, so I ca over to invite you to dinner,” Yang ngchen said with a smile. “Uncle Xiao has also been waiting for Aunty Xiao and Sister Wanxue.”
She saw off the satisfied guests, and her eldest brother had escorted the village head, the Lizheng and his wife, as well as the family mbers back to Yangliu Village and had already returned to the guest house.
Lady Xiao stepped forward, holding Yang ngchen’s hand gratefully, “Thank you, Chenchen. Aunty feels much better.”
“It’s good that Aunty Xiao feels better,” Yang ngchen took out several prescriptions and handed them to Sister Ke. “These are a few dietary therapy prescriptions. Sister Ke, please prepare them for Aunty Xiao when you return. After all, food can be more beneficial than dicine. As for the pills that Aunty Xiao is taking, I will make them and personally deliver them to Aunty Xiao tomorrow.”
Sister Ke carefully put away the prescriptions, being extra cautious given that they concerned the mistress’s health.
Not only did she provide dietary therapy prescriptions, but she was also making pills to personally deliver to her. Lady Xiao was so touched by Yang ngchen’s sincere concern that she was on the verge of tears.
Xiao Wanxue, fighting back tears, affectionately hooked arms with Yang ngchen, “When will Sister ngchen co? I might as well co here to pick you up.”
“Around the end of the mao (7 a.m.),” Yang ngchen said with a smile, shaking her head. “Sister Wanxue doesn’t need to co to the guesthouse to pick up. I know the way to the County Office, and although it’s early sumr now, it’s still a bit cool in the morning. Sister Wanxue must not catch a cold, or you will feel uncomfortable later.”
“Then I will wait for you at the main gate,” Xiao Wanxue compromised, understanding Yang ngchen’s kind intentions.
Seeing Yang ngchen and her daughter treating each other like sisters, Lady Xiao felt relieved and joyful.
In the dining room.
Doctor Luo, who had been casually chatting with Magistrate Xiao, saw Yang ngchen arrive and imdiately smiled and beckoned, “Here cos the young lady, co and take a seat.”
Today he not only took on a promising apprentice, but the banquet was also unconventional and grand, earning unanimous praise from all guests, which made him very proud. He just felt sorry for the little girl who had worked so hard.
Fortunately, he disliked socializing, and such banquets would be rare in the future. Otherwise, if the young lady had to work so hard again, it would break his heart.
Yang ngchen first bowed to Magistrate Xiao Hongtao with a respectful greeting.
With his sword-like eyebrows set high, clear eyes, and firm jawline, he presented an impressive and elegant deanor, yet he also exuded a gentle and refined charm.
Xiao Hongtao nodded with a smile.
From the very first glance at the young girl at the gate, he took a liking to this sensible and dignified young lady. It was, of course, the fondness an elder feels for a younger relative. Later, when he learned that the entire banquet had been managed solely by her, he was both surprised and admiring. Upon hearing that she had a way to cure his wife, he decided then and there to treat and protect the young lady like his own daughter from now on.
Glancing at his wife beside him, he saw the absence of her forr lancholy, replaced by an irrepressible joy. Xiao Hongtao felt both overjoyed and relieved. It seed the young lady truly possessed exceptional dical skills and had even helped his wife resolve a longstanding issue. She was indeed a blessing to their family!
It must be said that affinity between people really does matter. Those you take a liking to seem all the more likable, and those you find disagreeable naturally beco objects of disdain and aversion.
Nangong Lingfei also noticed Lady Xiao’s changed deanor, a flicker of unintelligible intent passing through his eyes.
Since there weren’t many people, nobody paid much mind to the strict separation of n and won.
Yang ngchen had also prepared a table with the sa dishes for Shopkeeper Luo, Sister Ke, Zi Jin, Leng Xiao, as well as Xiao Hongtao’s loyal follower, Wei Lin. The five of them were deeply touched by this gesture.
After the al, Xiao Hongtao’s family and Nangong Lingfei took their leave.
After arranging for Doctor Luo to rest, Yang ngchen took her three older brothers to the backyard, where she made pills for Aunty Xiao while explaining the relevant dical principles.
At the end of the mao, Yang ngchen, Yang Chengrong, and Yang Chengyou arrived at the County Office on ti with their carriage.
Xiao Wanxue, who had been waiting eagerly at the front gate, joyfully guided them toward the inner courtyard of the County Office.
The County Office was modest in size and simple in decor, but it was clean and tidy. In the inner courtyard, there were lots of fresh flowers, green trees, and a verdant vegetable garden. Everyone there, from the governnt officials to the servants, treated the three visitors with the utmost respect and courtesy.
Yang ngchen had heard Xiao Wanxue ntion that Xiao Hongtao’s annual performance evaluations were always excellent. He was deeply respected and supported by the people and had long qualified for a promotion to a higher office in the capital or as a rank official in a border area. However, for so reasons, Xiao Hongtao insisted on remaining as the Magistrate of Yongchang County, a position he had held for ten years.
“Chengrong, Chengyou, Chenchen, you’re here, please sit down.” Lady Xiao greeted them warmly with a loving smile.
The three siblings bowed and greeted Lady Xiao, then sat down on the chairs beside her.
She instructed the maids to serve tea, and then had Sister Ke bring out a plate of pastries. Lady Xiao smiled and said, “Aunty’s culinary skills certainly aren’t as good as Chenchen’s, I hope you won’t mind.”
The pastries from the day before were both delicate and delicious, with many that she had never even seen before, reportedly made under Chenchen’s personal guidance by the Luo family’s servants. Her Chenchen was indeed smart and capable.
“My mother’s Crystal Hibiscus Cake is really delicious. However, she rarely makes it. Today, my mother got up early in the morning to make Crystal Hibiscus Cake to entertain you all. You’ll know I’m not lying once you taste it,”
Xiao Wanxue picked up a piece with the chopsticks from the table and handed it to Yang ngchen. After replacing the chopsticks with a clean set, she handed a piece to Yang Chengyou, who quickly stood up to receive it and said thank you. While saying there was no need for thanks, she also handed a piece to Yang Chengrong, and when he reached out to take it, their hands accidentally touched, sending a jolt through them both as if electrified, causing both of their hearts to tremble and leaving them montarily stunned.
After coming to their senses, Xiao Wanxue, blushing profusely, returned to her mother’s side and didn’t dare to glance at Yang Chengrong again, while Yang Chengrong was sowhat flustered, his ear tips faintly flushed with embarrassnt.
Yang ngchen and Yang Chengyou, absorbed in tasting the pastries, didn’t notice the awkward exchange between the two. However, Lady Xiao and Sister Ke happened to catch the mont, exchanging looks that showed a flash of satisfaction in their eyes.
Lady Xiao had had enough of the hardships of aristocratic family life and only hoped for her daughter to have a simple and happy life. She truly didn’t care about social status.
Having seen the Yang family’s grandmother’s loving nature, the harmony among the wives, and the aura of kindheartedness and honesty the previous day, it was clear to her that they were from a good and virtuous household.
Most importantly, Yang Chengrong was handso, mature, and steady. If her daughter were destined to marry Yang Chengrong, she would surely be happy and content, which would also free Lady Xiao from worrying about her daughter’s marriage and cut off so people’s ambitions.
She definitely needed to discuss it with her husband that evening. If her husband had no objections, she would then find an opportune mont to probe the Yang family.
After setting down her chopsticks, Yang ngchen smiled and said, “The Crystal Hibiscus Cake Aunty Xiao made is really delicious.”
“I’m glad you like it, Chenchen,” Lady Xiao replied as she grew increasingly fond of the Yang siblings. “Whenever you want to eat it, just tell Aunty, and I’ll make it for you.”
Yang ngchen gave a sweet smile indicating she wouldn’t be shy about it, and then she took out a bottle of pills, handing it to Sister Ke. She explained how to use them, along with the dosage and precautions. Lady Xiao was moved and reassured.
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