"Eldest Aunt, Second Aunt, Third Aunt, Yue has prepared something for you."
"Oh? Something for us too?"
"Look at this, we come over to Mother's side for a meal, and unexpectedly there are gifts to take. We're really taking advantage of the situation."
"Yes, Yue, we haven't even given you our gifts yet, but you're already receiving gifts from us. Haha."
"It's nothing, we're all family here. This is the skin care cream Yue made herself, moisturizing and whitening, with very good results. There are only a few bottles for now, so you can take them first and if they work well, I'll make more for you."
Lady Lin was very interested in this and immediately opened it to see, "Oh, what fragrance is this, it smells so good," then she applied some on the back of her hand, "This is much better than the cream from the Beauty Store, it's very moisturizing."
"Is that so? Let me see, oh, it really is. Yue, you made these yourself?"
"Yes, besides enjoying concocting herbal medicines, I also enjoy researching these."
"Yue is really talented."
"This is so good? Then I want a bottle to try too, Old Madame."
"Grandmother, I've prepared it for you. But what I've prepared for you is not moisturizing, it's anti-wrinkle, here, this bottle."
Su Huan looked at the several women, feeling at a loss, unable to intervene, so he prepared to leave.
"Ah! Ah! Ah! Help! What is this!"
A scream pierced the sky, echoing throughout the entire Mansion of the Zhenguo General.
"What's going on? Sounds like Yu's voice."
"Quick, send someone to see what's going on?" Lady Lin anxiously instructed the maid beside her.
Su Huan immediately hurried away, heading towards Su Yu's courtyard, with Su Yue and the others following closely behind.
"I can't believe it, Second Brother, how did you end up like this, it stinks so much. Did you fall into a cesspit?"
"Second Brother, stay away from me, don't get close."
Su Yu and Su Qian both covered their noses and stepped back.
"I, I don't know either, I woke up like this in the morning, ugh... my room stinks too. Someone must have played a trick on me, who, who did it, come out and face me."
As soon as Su Huan, Su Yue, and the others entered the courtyard, they smelled the nauseating stench and saw Su Qian's appearance, they were all stunned.
"You stinky brat, what have you done, it's so disgusting."
"Yu, what's going on with you?"
Su Yue looked at him blankly for a moment, then suddenly realized something, "Second Cousin, did you... take the Soul Cleansing Pill I gave you?"
"Huh? Oh, yes, I thought I was home and could finally relax, so I took two pills yesterday, wanting to try this legendary pill. Could it be because of it? Cousin, why did you do this to me?"
"Um... Second Cousin, it's okay, the Soul Cleansing Pill, cleanses the marrow, it will clean out all the toxins and impurities in your body, allowing all functions of your body to reach optimal levels. You... go wash up, it's okay."
"Ah! Ah! Ah! Quick, someone, fetch water for this young master," he exclaimed, then dashed out as if fleeing.
Onlookers: ······
"Sister, will the Soul Cleansing Pill have such an effect when used?" Su Yu's face was tense. He hadn't taken it yet, but would he turn out like that after consuming it?
"Oh, it varies from person to person. However, no one's body is completely free of impurities from consuming regular food. It might affect some more and some less. Big brother, you better not use it for now. Let's wait until your body fully recovers," she advised.
"Ah, okay, I'll listen to my sister."
"Ahem! Then, I, I'll stay in the study for these couple of days," Su Huan awkwardly glanced at his wife, "I can't waste this month's filial piety, can I?"
Onlookers: ······
"General, there are visitors from the palace, and there are many rewards. They are already waiting in the main hall," the steward rushed over, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.
"Good, let's go together."
"Yes!" "Yes!" "Yes!" ···
Everyone arrived at the main hall, where dozens of chests filled with rewards cluttered the entire space.
"Zhang Gonggong, why did you bother to come in person? It would have been enough to send someone," Su Yu remarked.
"The humble one pays respects to the General. How can I say that? Coming to the Mansion of the Zhenguo General is an honor for the humble one. These are the rewards from His Majesty to the Mansion of the Zhenguo General. Hurry, present them all. Ten crates of Eastern pearls, one thousand taels of gold, ten pieces of Jingling silk, ten pieces of Washed Cloud gauze, a pair of jade scepters, a statue of red coral, a jade screen, a portion of ginseng, snow lotus, and Spiritual Mushroom..."
The list of rewards went on for quite some time, astonishing everyone. How much did the Emperor bring over?
And these fabrics and silks, all bright colors, obviously meant for young girls. Yet, in the entire Mansion of the Zhenguo General, there was only Su Yue, a young maiden, so it was obvious who they were for.
Zhang Fu's eyes never left Su Yue from the moment she entered. Su Yue naturally noticed, but since she didn't sense any malice, she couldn't be bothered and simply kept whispering to her grandmother.
After all the rewards were presented, Zhang Fu walked slowly to Su Yue's side, his eyes shining, "Is this the General's new granddaughter? Truly a peerless beauty."
"Yue, this is the Chief Steward of the Inner Palace, Zhang Fu Gonggong."
Su Yue stepped forward and bowed, "Yue greets Zhang Gonggong."
"Oh, no need for formalities, young lady, you almost dazzled this old man," Zhang Fu waved his hand, "The Emperor heard that the young lady was injured on her way back to the capital, so he specially sent the head physician from the Imperial Hospital to check on the young lady. Zhang Imperial Physician, please come and examine the young lady."
The Imperial Physician hurriedly entered and, after bowing to Su Huan, proceeded to check Su Yue's pulse. After a moment, he stroked his beard, "The young lady has been traveling for a long time and has suffered injuries, causing some deficiency in her body. I'll prescribe some medicine for her to take regularly. With proper rest, she will recover."
Those serving in the palace were all astute. Just by feeling her pulse, they knew Su Yue was in good health. Talk of body deficiency was just a polite way of saying she needed rest. Well, resting would indeed do the trick.
"That's great news. His Majesty's rewards this time include many precious medicinal herbs. Zhang Imperial Physician, please prepare the prescription as soon as possible. If you need any ingredients, fetch them from the palace immediately. Everything must be of the highest quality for the young lady."
Zhang Imperial Physician's lips twitched slightly. If there's nothing wrong, why bother with further treatment? What is this young lady's identity to garner such attention from the Emperor's trusted physician?
"Yes, I understand. I will write the prescription right away." The medicine boy beside Zhang Imperial Physician promptly prepared pen and paper.
"General, before this servant came, His Majesty instructed that once the young lady has recovered, he will surely invite the general to bring her into the palace for a visit," Zhang Fu said hopefully.
"I understand. Once Yue's health improves a bit more, I will take her. But after such a long journey and being a girl, she has endured quite a bit of hardship. It will probably take some time for her to fully recover," the General replied.
"Ah... Yes, of course, she must first regain her strength," Zhang Fu turned to Su Yue, "If there's anything you need in the mansion, just let me know. I will make sure everything is arranged properly for you."
"I..."
"Oh, look at what Zhang Imperial Physician said. Ever since we learned about this delicate girl, we've been preparing things little by little in the mansion. The young ladies of the General's mansion won't be treated poorly, rest assured, Grandpa Zhang."
"Yes, yes, I misspoke. The arrangements made by the General's mansion will certainly be the best."
