The Daily Life of a Down-on-Hard-Life Medicine Girl Supporting Her Family

Chapter 152

The silent family feud seemed to have subsided.

Spring warmth, however, knows that some conflicts are irreconcilable.

"Sister, Auntie doesn't seem very happy."

That night, after tidying up the pharmacy, Chun Ning thought for a moment and decided to stop and discuss the issue with her older sister.

“Not only is she unhappy, but my aunt and mother also have a grudge.” Chun Nuan didn’t even look up: “In a large family, especially a family like ours, it’s impossible to take care of everyone. If you don’t care, then let it go. If you do care, then let her be.”

I had been tactfully considerate of her feelings before, all because she was an elder.

However, Chunnuan was never one to passively accept things. If an elder didn't act like one, then she wouldn't be polite.

“Sigh…” Chun Ning, despite her young age, had a mature worry: “Sister, if we’re in the capital and Grandpa and Grandma aren’t around, will we have to separate from the family?”

“Yes, a big tree branches out and the family separates. While the parents are alive, the family doesn’t separate. But when the parents are gone, everyone goes their own way.” Chunnuan said, “But that’s not possible right now.”

"I know."

The Xiao family must unite as one; if they fall apart, the third branch will be the first to perish.

From beginning to end, Auntie San was the one who benefited. How could someone as clever as her not know that?
That's why they tried to settle things peacefully.

The eldest aunt knew perfectly well that this family couldn't withstand any more storms.

"Oh, right, Chun Ning, I just remembered something."

"Sister, please tell me."

"Since we've made lung-nourishing products, let's make a series of these pills, ointments, and lotions."

Chun Ning nodded repeatedly after hearing what her older sister had to say.

As expected, it has to be my elder sister.

"After these ointments and pills are made, send some to the capital for my elder sister, and some to the northern desert. Especially in the northern desert, there is a lack of medical care and medicine. Father and the others have been working hard for many years and their health is not good. Sending these pills there is just in case."

"Okay." Chun Ning looked at her older sister: "When will Father and the others be back?"

"The imperial decree states a twenty-year period," Chunnuan said. "When we will ultimately return depends on how hard we try."

This "we" is never just one or two individuals, but rather the eldest sister in the capital, the father and brothers in the northern desert, and the women in Sichuan.

"When the whole family is united, their strength can break even metal," Chunnuan said. "But if any one of them holds us back, then things will be hard to say."

It could take twenty years, or even longer.

Chunnuan remembered the letter she had written to her elder sister and figured she should receive it soon.

There are special marks used when communicating with one's elder brother, and the secrets within are deciphered through a secret reading method.

Chunnuan also taught her elder sister this way of reading letters. This letter was of great importance, and she hoped that nothing would go wrong.

In the Huaiyuan General's Mansion in the capital, Old Madam Xia led Panpan to the outer courtyard.

“Mother, Panpan is young. If she does anything wrong, please be more lenient with her. When we get back, I will teach her a lesson.”

"What nonsense are you talking about? My Panpan is the most well-behaved, how could she be bad?" The old lady's favoritism was quite unique: "Even if she is bad, it is not her fault, but Grandmother's fault, isn't that right, Panpan?"

"Grandmother is doing well, and Panpan is doing well too."

Seeing her mother staring at her, Panpan added one last sentence: "Mother is very good too."

Yes, Panpan always called Xiao Chunyu "Mother". In aristocratic families, people usually call their mother "Mother" instead of "Mother". Calling her "Mother" seems petty. But Chunyu and Panpan are different. They are a mother and daughter who have gone through hardships together, comforting and accompanying each other in the most difficult times. So they feel that calling her "Mother" is more affectionate.

Even after entering the Xia residence, they did not change their address; neither mother nor daughter considered changing it.

"This child..." Old Madam Xia was amused by Panpan: "She has such a sweet tongue, and she doesn't show favoritism. She takes care of everyone and doesn't offend anyone."

“Grandmother, you are all so kind, and Aunt Molan and the others are also very kind, as is Grandma. In short, everyone who is kind to Panpan is kind.”

One sentence amused the master and servants.

"Madam, everything is ready. Please get into the carriage with your daughter."

"Alright." The old lady turned to Xiao Chunyu and said, "I'll leave the affairs of the manor to you. Panpan and I are going to the estate for a vacation. Don't worry about us. When Cheng'er takes his day off, he'll bring you to the estate. That estate is my dowry estate. It's warm in winter and cool in summer, it's very nice."

"Yes, mother."

Xiao Chunyu watched the carriage leave, feeling quite emotional: She had been worried that Madam Xia would not accept her as her daughter-in-law. After all, what family could accept a dignified General Huaiyuan marrying a divorced woman with a daughter?

However, Madam Xia's ability to accept things was far beyond her expectations.

Although the general mediated and tried his best to ensure that the old lady had no complaints about him, Panpan's intelligence also played a role.

Sometimes Xiao Chunyu herself felt that God had been very kind to her: she was an ordinary person, but she gave birth to a smart and beautiful daughter who could charm anyone with her sweet words.

It is said that a mother's status rises with her son's, and Xiao Chunyu felt that she was a mother whose status rose with her daughter's.

Those in the palace were particularly fond of him and frequently summoned him to the palace.

Chunyu was a little worried this time that the old lady was going to take Panpan to the manor, mainly because it had been a while since the last visit, and she figured someone would be coming again. She would have to send a message to the manor then.

"Madam, our old lady really dotes on Miss."

Mo Lan looked in the direction the carriage disappeared with great relief. She had watched how her mistress fell from heaven to hell, and how she climbed back up step by step.

When the imperial decree granted them a marriage, both master and servant were somewhat flustered.

The main reason is that I feel it's not a good thing for such a huge pie to fall on me; I'm afraid I'll get crushed by it.

As it turned out, their worries were unnecessary: ​​the general doted on his wife, the old lady doted on her young lady, and even slapped a minor official's wife at a banquet in the Minister's mansion for the sake of her young lady.

"Don't you think Panpan is too good with words?" Xiao Chunyu said, both amused and exasperated. "This child has really been well-trained by you all since she was little."

"We servants dare not take credit; it is all thanks to Madam's skill in giving birth and raising children."

The master and servant exchanged a smile.

Looking at Mo Lan's smiling face, Chun Yu suddenly remembered.

"Mo Lan, you're nineteen this year, aren't you?"

"Yes, ma'am."

Mo Lan looked at Chun Yu in confusion. Was the lady looking down on her because she was too old?
Do you have someone you like?

What?
Mo Lan stared wide-eyed at Xiao Chunyu, puzzled.

“Men should marry when they are of age and women should marry when they are of age. I was too busy with my own affairs to take care of you for the past two years.” Xiao Chunyu said, “You and Jianlan are not young anymore. If you have someone you like, tell me. If I think it’s appropriate, I will choose a date for you to get married.”

"Madam, are you abandoning us?"

(End of this chapter)