The Pretty Wife of General Jinxiu Huanian

Chapter 86: Peace in the Marquisate

Yunxi sat quietly on the stone bench in the courtyard, holding the needle and thread tightly in her hands, concentrating on embroidering a handkerchief without blinking.

The sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, sporadically falling on her fair face, casting patches of light and shadow.

At this time, the maid Xiao Cui came running over, shouting as she ran: "Madam, there is a businessman outside the Marquis's Mansion who wants to see you. He said he wants to thank you and the prince."

Xiao Cui was running out of breath and her face was red.

Yunxi heard the voice, stopped what he was doing, frowned slightly, raised his eyes and asked: "Oh?

Do you know why? "

Xiao Cui shook her head vigorously and said with a gasp, "The merchant didn't tell me, he just said that we'll know when we meet the lady and the prince."

Yunxi gently put down her handkerchief, slowly stood up, straightened her sleeves, and said, "Then please ask him to come in."

After a while, a fat merchant was brought in. He was wearing a gorgeous suit of clothes, but the fat on his belly made the clothes tight.

As soon as he saw Yunxi, he quickened his pace, cupped his hands in a bow, and said, "Madam, my name is Zhang, and I have come here to thank the Marquis' Mansion for its great kindness."

After a while, a fat, gorgeously dressed businessman was brought in. When he saw Yunxi, he immediately bowed and saluted. Yunxi looked puzzled, "Boss Zhang, where does this favor come from?"

Boss Zhang bowed hurriedly, a flattering smile on his face, "Madam, you may not know that the Marquis's Mansion severely punished the conspirator some time ago, and the business community in the capital has returned to peace.

You don’t know, those evil people before were domineering and plundering all day long, making our business a mess.

The business of the villains is so miserable. I am bullied by them every day. I live in fear, afraid that one day the business will fail.

But ever since the Marquis' Mansion took action to clean up the mess, those evil guys no longer dare to act so arrogantly, and my business can finally be run smoothly.

This is all thanks to the Marquis' Mansion!" Boss Zhang wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve.

Yunxi smiled slightly, "Boss Zhang, you're too polite. This is what the Marquis' Mansion should do."

When Boss Zhang heard this, his eyes widened and he quickly waved his hands, "Madam, you are too modest!

The Marquis's action was righteous and saved our family's livelihood. If it weren't for the Marquis's intervention, we ordinary people would have been bullied for who knows how long!"

As he spoke, he pulled out a brocade box from his bosom, held it in both hands and handed it to Yunxi, "Madam, this is a small gift from me, I hope you will accept it."

Yunxi looked at the brocade box, frowned slightly, and quickly declined, "Boss Zhang, this is unacceptable. How can we accept your things?"

Boss Zhang was so anxious that his face turned red, and the veins on his forehead popped out. "Madam, please don't refuse. This is just a small token of my appreciation. If it weren't for the Marquis' Mansion, my business would have collapsed.

There's nothing valuable in this brocade box, it's just a small token of my appreciation. If you don't accept it, I'll feel bad!"

Seeing his persistence, Yunxi hesitated for a moment and then said, "Okay, Boss Zhang, thank you for your kindness."

Boss Zhang finally breathed a sigh of relief, his face full of smiles again, "I feel relieved that Madam can accept it."

After saying this, he bowed respectfully again before turning and leaving.

After seeing off Boss Zhang, Yunxi continued walking in the courtyard. At this time, she saw several maids pruning flower branches.

"Be careful, don't damage the flowers." Yunxi said.

A clever maid quickly stopped what she was doing, bowed to Yunxi, and said, "Don't worry, Madam. We will be careful."

Yunxi nodded and continued walking forward. As she passed the kitchen, she heard bursts of laughter coming from inside.

She walked in and saw that the cooks were preparing dinner.

The cook was wearing an apron stained with oil, his sleeves rolled up, and beads of sweat the size of beans hanging on his forehead.

As soon as Yunxi came in, the cook immediately stopped what he was doing, smiled broadly, and said, "Madam, we are busy!"

Yunxi came forward and asked curiously, "What delicious food are you making today?"

The cook quickly replied, "Madam, today we have your favorite braised fish and sweet and sour pork ribs." After saying that, he proudly raised the big spoon in his hand.

When Yunxi heard this, her eyes lit up and she said with a smile, "That's great."

Leaving the kitchen, Yunxi came to the garden, where she saw a garden full of flowers competing for splendor and butterflies fluttering among the flowers.

"This flower is so beautiful," Yunxi couldn't help but sigh. She reached out and gently stroked a beautiful flower, her expression like an innocent child.

At this time, the prince strode over with a gentle smile on his face, "Yunxi, you seem to be in a good mood."

Yunxi turned her head to look at the prince, the corners of her mouth raised, and she smiled: "The Marquis's Mansion is now peaceful, I am naturally happy."

The prince reached out and held Yunxi's hand. His palm was broad and warm. "Yes, this hard-earned peace, we must cherish it."

The two walked side by side in the garden. The prince's steps were steady and powerful, while Yunxi followed lightly beside him.

In the evening, the hall of the Marquis's residence was bustling with activity. The family sat together, the table laden with food and fragrant aromas.

The daughter of the Marquisate picked up a piece of braised fish and put it into her mouth impatiently. As she chewed, she said, "This braised fish tastes really good."

She looked like a greedy kitten.

Yunxi smiled, picked up another piece for her daughter, and said, "If you like it, eat more."

The wife of the Marquis also smiled and said, "Everyone, eat more." The wife's face was filled with satisfaction and happiness.

After dinner, Yunxi and the prince came to the study.

The prince sat at the desk, frowning slightly, and said, "Although the Marquis' Mansion is now peaceful, we cannot let our guard down."

Yunxi nodded and said, "Your Highness is right. Those remaining members might still be watching from the dark."

The prince frowned and paced back and forth in the room. "I plan to strengthen the guards of the Marquis' Mansion and send someone to find out what those people are doing."

Yunxi folded her hands in front of her, her eyes determined, "That's good, this way we can feel more at ease."

Over the next few days, the mansion was still bustling with activity. Yunxi would sometimes sit with her sisters, her lips pursed, her eyes focused on threading the needle, occasionally chatting and joking with them.

Sometimes she would stand at the door of the study, watching the children reading with their heads shaking, with a look of satisfaction on her face.

On this day, Yunxi was sitting at the table by the window, the sunlight shining on her, and she was quietly flipping through the book in her hands.

Suddenly, the maid ran in hurriedly, panting and said, "Madam, there is a girl outside the house who said she wants to see you."

Yunxi put down the book, gently smoothed the hair beside her ear, and said, "Bring her in."

After a while, a pretty girl came in. She was wearing a patched coarse cloth dress, her hair was a little messy, and her eyes were full of anxiety and expectation.

As soon as she saw Yunxi, she knelt down with a plop, tears streaming down her face. "Madam, please save my father."

Yunxi quickly stood up, took a few quick steps, bent down to help her up, and said gently, "Miss, don't be anxious, talk slowly."

The girl wiped her tears with her sleeve and sobbed, "My father is seriously ill. I've consulted many doctors but none of them could cure him. I've heard that you are a skilled doctor, so I've come to ask you for help."

Yunxi looked at the girl, his eyes full of pity, "Girl, take me to see your father first."

Yunxi trotted along with the girl until they reached her home, a shabby thatched cottage filled with a strong herbal aroma.

A middle-aged man was lying on a tattered bed, covered with a patched quilt, his face as pale as paper and his lips bloodless.

Yunxi walked to the bed, sat down gently, put her hand on the man's wrist, and frowned slightly.

She took the man's pulse carefully, looking into his eyes and listening to his breathing.

The girl stood aside, twisting the corners of her clothes nervously, not daring to breathe.

After a long while, Yunxi released her hand and said seriously, "Your father's illness has dragged on for quite some time."

When the girl heard this, tears welled up in her eyes again. Yunxi comforted her, "But don't worry too much, there is still hope."

Yunxi stood up and walked around the room, looking at the dried-up medicinal residue and flipping through the prescription beside her.

Then she returned to the bedside and examined the man again.

Finally, Yunxi straightened up and said, "Miss, I know how to treat it." After that, she walked to the table, picked up a pen, and quickly wrote down the prescription.

Yunxi carefully diagnosed him and then wrote a prescription. "Follow this prescription and take it on time. You should feel better."

The girl burst into tears of gratitude, "Thank you, ma'am."

Yunxi waved her hand and said gently, "Miss, don't be like this. Go and take care of your father."

The girl bowed deeply again, then turned back to the house, wiping her tears.

Yunxi was feeling a bit heavy-hearted after returning from her daughter's house. Along the way, she frowned slightly and walked a little slower than usual.

When he returned to the Marquis' Mansion, he looked a little listless.

Seeing her like this, the prince hurried over and asked, "What's wrong?" Yunxi sighed softly and said, "Seeing that girl's father so sick and pitiful, I felt like a stone was blocking my heart."

The prince patted her shoulder gently and said comfortingly, "You've done your best." Yunxi looked up at the prince, a hint of helplessness in her eyes: "But I still feel it's not enough. I just hope that the prescription will work and he will get better soon."

Days passed, and the Marquis's residence remained peaceful. Yunxi and the prince kept a close eye on the outside world, fearing that something might happen again.

One day, Yunxi was walking in the mansion when she heard a loud noise. She took a few quick steps and looked over to see that it was two servants arguing.

A servant blushed and pointed at the dirt on the floor, angrily saying, "Madam, he made the place I just cleaned dirty again."

Another servant stiffened his neck and argued, "I didn't mean to do that. I was just moving things and it happened accidentally."

Yunxi frowned and raised her voice, saying, "Stop arguing. Just be more careful next time."

Seeing Yunxi was a little angry, the two servants nodded quickly, "Yes, ma'am." The servant with a red face even muttered, "My work this morning was in vain."

Another servant retorted, "You just know how to blame me." Yunxi glared at them both, and then they shut up and stood aside with their heads down.

Yunxi shook her head helplessly and turned away.

This little quarrel did not affect the peace of the Marquis' Mansion, and Yunxi continued to be busy in the mansion.