In the past two or three days, Xiaocao hardly left her yard. Fortunately, Miss Xu's condition was not bad, and there were no serious complications. Some "minor problems" were dealt with in time and were effectively controlled. More importantly, it was Xiaocao who used silver needles to relieve her pain. After the effect of the anesthetic wore off, she would inevitably have a headache, especially in the first three days. After all, the use of painkillers was not so effective.
Xiaocao confirmed that the critical period had passed and told everyone that Miss Xu's life was no longer in danger.
This was naturally a great joyous event. The happiest people were the several young ladies of the Xu clan who were also temporarily living in the Wenren family. They really wanted to offer Xiaocao as a sacrifice. Although their young ladies' current appearance was not very good, with their bald heads and wounds that they dared not even look at, their lives were saved and they were in good health. Their hair could still grow, so it didn't matter at all now.
During this period, Xiaocao did not send anyone to send news to Duke Xu's Mansion, and the other side did not send anyone to inquire.
After learning about this, Miss Xu just smiled faintly, "Mother may think that I will not survive. Besides, if I remember correctly, yesterday should have been my nephew's birthday."
"It's been a few days now, and I still don't know Miss Xu's name."
Miss Xu spoke a little later, "The upper part is Tong and the lower part is Dan, the phoenix rests on Wu, and the ink and dan are in water."
"Xu Tongdan?" Xiao Cao nodded with a smile, "So do you want to send a message to your family now?"
"Send them away. We can't let outsiders think that I died in your Wen family. But if the Duke's Mansion sends someone over, please stop them. I don't want to see them for the time being." It was not because of the current honor, but simply because she didn't want to see them.
Xiaocao naturally respected her idea, and turned around and ordered someone to go to Duke Xu's Mansion and tell them directly that although the person was no longer in danger of life, it did not mean that he was fine. For convenience, he would temporarily stay at the Wenren House and would return home after some time.
After hearing the news, the wife of the prince of Duke Xu said, "Oh, that's great." Although she said that, her expression was indifferent, and she didn't look very happy. "Since you have to stay in the Wenren family, that's troublesome." Then she just casually asked someone to pack up some things and send them to the Wenren family. She didn't even mention the idea of going to take a look in person. It seemed that she didn't even want to save face.
However, the people who came from the Wen family did not take it seriously. This was the family affair of Duke Xu's Mansion, what did it have to do with them
The housekeeper sent by the wife of the Prince of Xu really wanted to meet Xu Tongdan, but because the craniotomy was not suitable to be publicized, they naturally did not meet and just exchanged a few words through the door.
However, no matter what method Xiaocao used to save Xu Tongdan, everyone who knew about this had to marvel at her miraculous medical skills. After all, the people in the Imperial Hospital were helpless and basically sentenced Xu Tongdan to death. They only suggested that the Xu family ask the fourth lady of the Wenren family to give it a try, and they actually saved the person.
Therefore, anyone who is not stupid is unlikely to have an antagonistic relationship with her. In one's life, who can guarantee that there will be no accidents or incurable diseases? Just like Xu Tongdan, because the wife of the Duke Xu's son spoke rudely before, when she went to the door again, she was almost turned away. What should she do at that time? Can she really only wait to die
Under such circumstances, Duke Xu asked his wife to prepare a generous gift to send to the Wen family. He was a little angry because his wife had not considered this point. For the first time, he blamed her for how she was the head of the household. She said that she could not handle these things well, and if she was not capable of the "big responsibility", she should be taught away the power of household management as soon as possible.
The wife of the prince of Duke Xu had an extremely embarrassed expression on her face, but she didn't dare to contradict him at all. She spoke carefully and kindly, agreeing obediently.
As soon as she turned around, she was ridiculed by the sisters-in-law. How many people wanted to make friends with them, but there was no suitable opportunity. She was lucky enough to meet them, and they even took the initiative to offend them. She didn't even apologize afterwards. Now that they have saved your daughter, she hasn't even given them a thank-you gift. After all, they are a dignified Duke's Mansion. They are so rude. Who knows what outsiders will say about them.
The wife of the prince of Xu Guogong really didn't take Xiaocao seriously before. She just regarded her as a female doctor. Even if she was a "noble lady", she couldn't erase the fact that she grew up in the wild outside. She was vulgar and didn't know etiquette. With her status and position, with the status of Wenren, why should she give her face? Besides, she didn't think she said anything at the time, but she was squeezed together. Even a clay man still has some earthiness.
She had been very humble when she came to him for medical treatment before, what else did she want? Now, she was treated like a sinner, and she had to thank him and apologize, otherwise she would not be a qualified mistress?! So, after all these years, everything she had done was so easily wiped out
Okay, it was just an excuse for those ambitious people who wanted to seize power in the mansion. She knew it very well, but there was an old man above her, so she couldn't do anything about it. She could only swallow her anger. She naturally hated Xiaocao, the culprit. Then, there was Xu Tongdan. Why didn't she stay at home and run to that place? If she was honest and nothing happened, she wouldn't lose face and fall into the embarrassing situation she is in now.
The Xuguo Mansion had a lot of background, so naturally they could afford a valuable gift. The wife of the Duke Xu's son sneered as she prepared a very generous thank-you gift, which she then sent to the Wenren family with great fanfare.
Just because he has some ability and cured a few nobles, he is greedy and wants to take advantage of others. He has the guts to accept the thank-you gift she prepared. Then...
It seemed that this time he finally understood some etiquette and sent his daughter-in-law to deliver the gifts.
Han was still the one who entertained the guests, but she didn't even accept the gift list. She said bluntly, "My daughter didn't save people for any benefit. I heard that they don't need these things. I know you are someone's daughter-in-law, so I won't make things difficult for you. You can leave the same way you came. After your daughter recovers, our two families will be the same as before, with no relationship at all."
The woman felt bitter. Her mother-in-law seemed to be a nice person at ordinary times, but in fact, she was a person who flattered the powerful and looked down on the weak. She could be friendly and polite to those who were of high status and powerful, but as for other people, it was fine as long as there was no conflict, but once there was a dispute, her true nature would be exposed.
If he failed to complete the mission this time, he would definitely not have a good time when he returned, so he could only smile and flatter without leaving any trace. Like most people, he knew that Han was a protective person and it would never be wrong to praise her children. Especially Xiaocao, the central figure in this matter, she said everything she wanted and even implied that she had to give the gift away and hoped that Madam Wenren would have some mercy on her.
Seeing someone who could talk and do things, Han felt relieved. Even though she still didn't plan to accept it, she decided to take a look at the gift list so that she could refuse it. However, after taking a look, Han's eyes changed a little. She asked someone to open all the things and stared at them mysteriously, "Did your prince's wife prepare this personally? And she told you explicitly that you must accept it in our house?"
The woman didn't understand why, but she just thought the item was too valuable. She didn't think much about it and just said "yes".
Han sneered, "Okay! I'll take it. Go back and tell your prince's wife this clearly."
The woman was even more confused, but looking at Han's attitude, she was afraid that if she continued to talk too much, Han would vent his anger on her, so she stood up and said goodbye.
As soon as the woman left, Han behind her smashed the teacup and said, "Okay, that's great. However, since you dare to do it on the first day, don't blame me for doing it on the fifteenth!" There was hostility in her eyes.
Immediately afterwards, Han asked someone to harness a carriage and move these things up. Compared with the grand fanfare of Duke Xu's mansion sending gifts, she was very low-key. By the way, she also wrote a letter and asked someone to send the things to the Ministry of Rites to Wenren Taibo.
After Han had finished handling the matter, Wen Renying and Wen Renyang came over and asked, "Mom, what happened that made you so angry?"
After getting the things out, Han's anger was calmed down. "Do you know what the Xuguogong Mansion sent? There are more than one gift from the emperor. Do you think no one knows about it because it was given more than 20 years ago? More than 20 years ago, the Han family was at its peak, and the gifts from the emperor were also quite a lot. And the valuable things each family received were basically quantified. Who is so blind and ignorant that he doesn't know? Ha! The other ones are also rare treasures, rare and precious."
The imperial gifts were also divided into different categories. Gold, silver, cloth, and medicinal materials could be used, but some things could not be used. No matter how valuable they were, they had to be kept well. If these things were used carelessly and not discovered or investigated, it would be fine. However, once investigated, it would be a "crime of disrespect", not to mention that the imperial gifts from more than 20 years ago were given by the previous emperor, and their meaning was somewhat different.
Of course, if there is a gap of thirty or fifty years and no one remembers these things, these things will probably circulate again. After all, treasures will always be needed, and it is better to maximize their value than to let them gather dust there.
To say that Han could still remember it so clearly and see through it at a glance more than 20 years ago, it was mainly because the Han family had actually "resold the imperial gifts" before. That was the work of one of her great uncles. However, because it was discovered in time, it was not publicized and outsiders did not know about it. However, because of that incident, the family attached great importance to the imperial gifts, not only to their own family, but also to other families. No one could guarantee that there were no prodigal sons in other families. If the imperial gifts were brought home accidentally, it might be a disaster.
Wen Renyang couldn't help but frown, "What do the Duke Xu's Mansion want to do?"
"You should ask what that prince's wife wants to do. After saving her daughter, she turned around and wanted to harm our family. Ha, she's really good!"
"Mom, where did you send the things?"
"Let your father give it to Xiadu Yushi." Han said in a calm voice.
Not to mention Wen Renying, even Wen Renyang's mouth twitched unconsciously. Sure enough, their mother was still cruel! Although it was the wife of the prince of Xu who harmed their family first, they couldn't help but mourn for her at this moment. Why didn't they think about what would happen if the truth was revealed
Xia Du Yushi was the most rule-abiding person. Even if the emperor did something he shouldn't have done, he would still do it. This imperial gift was naturally something that could not be taken lightly. Now that it was in his hands, it was a foregone conclusion that Duke Xu's Mansion would be reported. If it was unintentional, it would be fine, but the wife of Duke Xu's son had evil intentions and did it on purpose!
Maybe, the Crown Prince's wife will be replaced by someone else.
However, no one showed sympathy or pity, and no one thought that Han had done anything wrong. This was a typical case of repaying kindness with enmity. Who would still be merciful
"What about Miss Xu? Just throw her out." Wen Renying said angrily.
Han waved her hands, "That girl is different from her mother. Seriously speaking, she is also pitiful. Moreover, if you throw her out now and something happens to her, wouldn't it be that your fourth sister has worked in vain? Outsiders will also pay less attention to your fourth sister. That woman dares not to take your fourth sister seriously, isn't it for this reason? Your fourth sister needs to stand at a higher position, so high that no one can look down on her."
The brother and sister looked at each other and agreed with their mother's words. Yes, they, the fourth sister, should not be looked down upon by anyone.
Even if it is an industry that is not valued, when it is achieved to the extreme, some external factors will be unconsciously ignored. Xiaocao is nothing more than a woman. When people of all identities realize that they may need her, who will care whether she is a woman or a man
"Let's leave it at that. Don't bother your fourth sister."
The brother and sister nodded. It can be said that not only their eldest family, but the entire Wen family has basically reached a tacit understanding, that is, "trivial" matters should not be brought to Xiaocao. There is really no need to let her mood be affected by some "trivial things".
On the other side, Wenren Taibo received Han's letter and his eyes were somewhat horrified. He turned around and left the Ministry of Rites and went to the Censorate.
He did things without hiding anything. Normally, other officials would not come to the Censorate. If they came, they would mostly come to argue. Wenren Taibo had never made any mistakes in his actions, so he was not within the scope of the Censorate's reports. There was no news that he was on the Censorate's blacklist in the past two days. What was he doing here
Because the matter was not concealed, when the Xiadu Censor was found, there were other people present, so the news spread quickly.
Those who knew about the situation in advance, "… "