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

Chapter 158

When Xiao Chunyu brought Panpan back to the general's mansion, she clearly sensed that someone was secretly protecting her.

Ye Lin also told Ye Feng about this.

“They’re from the palace, no need to worry about them.”

The night breeze is so perceptive. The Third Prince actually used Old Madam Xia and Miss Panpan as bargaining chips in his scheme to sow discord. He overlooked one thing: the main figures in the palace believed Miss Panpan's words without a doubt. After all, children don't lie.

The general has already laid out a plan to round up the Third Prince's men.

Another bloody storm is about to sweep through the capital.

"Strengthen security in the mansion. We have been politely declining all invitations sent by the gatekeeper recently, on the grounds that the old lady is not feeling well."

Xia Guangcheng knew all too well the saying that a cornered dog will jump over the wall. Since he was in charge this time, the people in the General's Mansion would definitely be the targets of the Third Prince's revenge.

Moreover, the old lady's health was indeed not good.

"I have served the general at the border for many years and am not afraid of going to the battlefield, but I never thought that I would be drugged in my own manor."

Madam Xia felt this was a stain on her life, especially since it was done in her old age; it was incredibly shameful. How could she ever show off in high society again?

“Mother, don’t worry. No one knows what you’ve been through. All we know is that you fell ill on the farm and we brought you back to recuperate.”

Naturally, the performance had to be elaborate. The Xia family made a grand show of bringing the old lady back to the capital from the manor, and even specially invited Physician Huang to come and examine her.

The physician said it was a slight cold and needed rest.

Therefore, it's quite normal that the doorman politely declined the offer at this point.

"General, Ye Lin reports that there are several experts outside. We don't know if they are friends or foes."

"An expert?" Xia Guangcheng was taken aback. "When did you discover that?"

"When Miss Panpan returned to the manor yesterday, Madam asked Ye Lin to keep a close eye on her and discovered something unusual."

"Understood, ignore them."

Xia Guangcheng knew perfectly well that this was a protective umbrella his daughter had earned for him.

In the inner courtyard, Panpan stood guard in front of the old lady.

"Grandma, take your medicine. Once you've taken your medicine, you can play with Panpan."

"My dear granddaughter, Grandma is getting old." Looking at her granddaughter, she was very frightened: "Grandma will never dare to take you out to play alone again. If something really happens, Grandma's old life will be over."

“It’s okay, if Grandma doesn’t play with Panpan, Panpan will play with Grandma.”

The sweet and crisp sound is irresistible.

The servants serving nearby also laughed: "Miss is such a joy to behold. How can anyone not love a young lady like this?"
The laughter from the inner courtyard startled Xia Guangcheng, who had just reached the old lady's door. Then, a slight smile appeared on his lips: This was the happy life he wanted, the home he wanted, where young and old alike could be together in joy and harmony.

This is all because he married a good wife.

Xiao Chunyu looked up and saw Xia Guangcheng.

"The general is back."

"You're back." Xia Guangcheng greeted his mother, who was lying in bed, "How are you feeling today, Mother?"

"I'm much better now. I never thought I'd cause you so much trouble in my old age. It was my carelessness."

Who could have imagined that such a huge blunder would occur at her dowry estate?

The old man who had followed her for decades would betray her.

"Has that whole family been dealt with?"

"Hmm." Xia Guangcheng didn't want to tell her: the village was already riddled with holes.

According to his investigation, a large majority of them were double agents, taking the Xia family's monthly allowance while doing treacherous things.

Therefore, Xia Guangcheng had Ye Feng thoroughly inspect the General's Mansion again. Fortunately, the situation was much better than in the manor; only three of the three were spies planted by others.

After identifying these three individuals, Ye Feng advised against taking any action.

Because the enemy is unaware that they have been discovered, they can even be used if necessary.

If you pull out these three nails, another nail will be inserted, and then you won't know whose it will be.

Xia Guangcheng spent some time with his mother, and naturally the conversation turned to the Third Prince.

"This man is sinister, so be careful," the old lady said. "You're the one with the best eyesight to recognize him. When I woke up, I knew I had been tricked, but then I saw them treating me to good wine and meat, telling me and Panpan to just eat. I didn't know what he was up to, and I just watched from the sidelines without recognizing him."

The old lady was once a titled lady and was familiar with the princes, which shows how much the Third Prince's appearance has changed.

“He’s disguised,” Xia Guangcheng said. “This man is very cunning; perhaps he has never left the capital.”

According to intelligence, the Third Prince's influence extends throughout the court and beyond, and he has already bribed dozens of civil and military officials.

Moreover, he also had spies in the residences of civil and military officials.

“It’s his personality,” the old lady said. “He was just as cunning when he was a prince. The fact that His Majesty was able to win is a testament to his exceptional abilities; otherwise, he really couldn’t have defeated him.”

Xiao Chunyu was secretly alarmed as she listened to the conversation between the mother and son: This was the elite family; the content of their conversation was completely different from that of her own family.

After Xia Guangcheng left, the old lady immediately began to instruct Xiao Chunyu.

"Yu'er, you must be more careful in the future. You must never be soft-hearted towards these treacherous servants." The old lady was very frightened. Being soft-hearted towards others is being cruel to yourself. If you are not careful, you will be killed without a burial place.

"Yes, Mother, Yu'er will remember."

Xiao Chunyu was also terrified. She couldn't help but think of the Xiao family back then. When her grandfather had his accident, he issued indentures to all the servants. At that time, there were a few old men who wanted to stay and take care of them, and even said they didn't need monthly wages.

However, due to the uncertainty of their future and their advanced age, the grandmothers all advised them to retire.

So, having a large family and a large business also has its advantages.

Even a small family has its own sense of security.

"Grandma, let Panpan massage your back." Little Panpan climbed onto the bed: "Grandma, take the pills, they'll make you feel better."

"Panpan, Grandma can't take your pills!" Xiao Chunyu was anxious. This child really thinks she can conquer the world with just one pill. She tells everyone she wants to take pills. Does she think hawthorn pills are a cure-all?

"It will get better, it will get better. The pills that my second aunt made, the ones in the ceramic bottle."

Chunyu remembered that Chunnuan had indeed sent a ceramic bottle containing pills, and the letter said that they could be taken when feeling listless.

“Alright, Panpan says she can eat it if she wants to.” The old lady said, “Go and get it for me, it will make me feel better.”

Xiao Chunyu obeyed the instructions, went to get the pills, and the old lady took them.

"Grandma, sleep well for a while, you'll be fine when you wake up."

"Okay, we'll listen to Panpan. Grandma, take a nap."

The old lady really did fall asleep very quickly after lying down for a short while.

Xiao Chunyu led Panpan out of the courtyard, and Panpan was still clamoring about giving her father the medicine pills.

"Panpan, not everyone can take pills."

(End of this chapter)