The maid's road to success

An Wen Niang had to deal with a lot of letters every day. Ever since An Zizhong took in Master Yuxi, An Wen Niang had her mind much more relaxed. They rented a very small courtyard near the house where An Wen Niang lived, and the four masters and servants lived there. Zhushan led people to dig along the dry well to the west courtyard of the An family. Every day, An Wen Niang would throw the collected letters into the well in a bamboo basket, and Yuxi would send someone to take them away.

An Wenniang finally found time to help arrange Miss Yuhu's wedding.

When the chief guard of Princess Baozhu snatched Yuhu into her own yard, it was too late for An Zizhong to find out. Fortunately, the chief guard had a fierce wife who persuaded her to sell Yuhu. An Wenniang asked Madam Su to buy it back from the merchant and settle it in a farm outside the capital. Although Yuhu was beaten several times, she was a tough girl.

She was not defeated. Instead, she knew that her brother might escape from Princess Baozhu's control, so she actively cooperated, worked hard, and helped take care of Liu Nan's parents.

From among the men sent by An Wenniang, Master Yuxi chose Wang Li, a young man who ran a grocery store. He was nineteen years old, very hardworking, good-looking, and had never been married. He was one of the first batch of people accepted by Xishan. He was not young either, and was a very careful person.

An Wenniang sent a message to Wang Li, asking him to find a matchmaker to propose marriage. Although Yuhu was bullied by the chief of the guards, she was a good person, good-looking and capable. Wang Li had seen Yuhu's portrait and knew her experience, so he did not dare to refuse because of her status.

However, An Wenniang still arranged for Wang Li to meet Yu Hu first. She knew Yu Hu's appearance and personality very well, and knew that he was very likable, otherwise the leader of the guards would not have snatched her away by force.

Yuxi was chosen by Princess Baozhu at first sight. His appearance and figure are both first-rate, and his sister is naturally not bad either.

Wang Li followed the person delivering the clothes to the outskirts of Beijing and hid in the outer courtyard, watching the jade pot being embroidered inside. His initial reluctance was gone.

Originally, he had agreed to marry Yuhu because his master had told him not to refuse, but after all of Yuhu's experience, he felt a little uncomfortable. But when he saw Yuhu's look, he knew that his master was taking care of him because he was old and loyal.

Even if such a good woman had given birth to a child, it would not be the turn of a beggar like him. Although he learned a lot of skills after following his master and turned himself into a real good citizen, working as a grocery store owner, he still had an inferiority complex in his bones.

Wang Li went back and immediately found a matchmaker. Although his master had sent him money so that he could marry Miss Yuhu in a decent manner, Wang Li still took out all his hard-earned savings and bought a pair of very delicate white porcelain magnolia hairpins when he was purchasing goods, and gave them to Yuhu privately.

"This hairpin is given to Miss Yuhu. Although it does not match her beautiful face, my heart is still with her. I wish to accompany her every day and win her favor."

Yu Hu was originally very worried because of her previous experience. Although her brother wrote to her saying not to worry too much and that Wang Li would treat her well, she was still afraid that Wang Li would mind because she was not a virgin. Although she was not sure how Miss An persuaded Wang Li to propose to her, she always felt that Wang Li was a man with some family background and it would be impossible for him not to mind her affairs.

But after seeing the pair of hairpins and Wang Li's crooked letter, he felt at ease. Maybe he could really put the past behind him and live a happy life.

An Wenniang chose an auspicious day and informed Master Yuxi. The Fourth Prince had seen his appearance before, so he did not attend the wedding of Yuhu and Wang Li. Yuxi and Liunan stood in the side room of the restaurant and watched Wang Li, wearing wedding clothes, carrying the happy Yuhu on his back to the bridal sedan. The two elders of the Liu family, who served as Yuhu's family, were very satisfied. This was enough. Yuhu had a husband who treated her well, and the two elders of the Liu family could live with Wang Li and Yuhu and rely on each other. They did not lose out by following their master.

Liunan brought two glasses of wine and handed one to Yuxi. The two of them looked at the wedding procession going away, looked at each other, and drank the wine in the glass.

"From today on, we are the master's think tank. In the past, we had to give ourselves to that bitch in order to protect our family's lives, but now we can work hard with the master for the happiness of our family."

Yuxi nodded. What Liunan said was right. In the past, they were forced to become Princess Baozhu’s lover in order to keep their family alive. But it was different now. Following their master, they could make their family live a happier life. That was what a real man should do. He would definitely follow this master.

An Wenniang was sitting in the teahouse watching the team passing by the gate, but she was not happy. She was happy that Wang Li was the first member of the Black Hawk to get married, and that she could solve Yu Hu's lifelong event. However, something she heard in the restaurant made her completely unable to pay attention to other things.

Somehow he managed to stay awake, holding Hongmei's hand and returning home, and quickly asked someone to call An Yun over.

"The girl called me?"

An Wen's mother held An Yun's hand with an anxious look on her face.

"An Yun, who is better at taking pulses, you or An Qing? I need your help with something."

An Yun rarely saw An Wenniang so flustered. In his memory, she had always been gentle and calm.

"My brother and I are both good at taking pulses, but my brother is good at treating people in a good way, while I am good at treating people in a bad way."

An Wenniang twirled her handkerchief and thought for a long time. Finally, she pulled An Yun and asked her to pack up the things needed for pulse diagnosis. She then asked Bai Mei to arrange a trip for herself and An Yun to go to Prince Li's Mansion.

Princess Yong'an looked at the jade ring brought to her by the maid. This jade ring was very common, but Yong'an could see its difference. This was her dowry. Because it was bumped, a small pink jade ring inside it fell off. So she asked someone to make a red gold lotus and embed it inside. She vaguely remembered that she had given it to someone in the Huaiyuan Marquis Mansion. Today, someone brought this to the Prince Li Mansion. Could it be an old person from the Huaiyuan Marquis Mansion?

However, all the male members of the Huaiyuan Marquis's Mansion were executed. He and his cousin were strongly protected by Prince Li, and his son was given a sterilizing drug, so he would never have an heir. The female members of the family were exiled to the northwest. If Prince Li had not had the military power, he would have to suffer in the northwest. It seemed that all the servants of the Huaiyuan Marquis's Mansion were sent to do hard labor and work in the Music Bureau.

Princess Yong'an looked at the weak Zong Ge lying on the bed, asked someone to take good care of him, and took people to meet him at the place the man mentioned.

"Meet Princess Yong'an."

Princess Yong'an looked at the person dressed as a farm girl who looked familiar yet unfamiliar to her and asked who she was and how she got the red gold lotus jade ring.

"Princess Yong'an, please don't ask who I am. I can only tell you that this young man beside me can diagnose your pulse, and we are not the Fourth Prince or the Sixth Prince's men, let alone the Emperor's men."

Yong'an was even more confused. The woman looked young, and the boy didn't look very old either. How could they find him and know that he couldn't trust the people from those three parties?

Yongan even suspected that Zongge's illness was related to those people, but she had no evidence and couldn't watch her son get into trouble. The imperial physician was told by the old witch, the Queen Mother, not to treat Zongge. All the powerful doctors didn't dare to treat him, so she had no choice but to seek medical help everywhere. She didn't know whether she could trust the two people in front of her.

"I am Wen Niang from Fu Shou Tang."

When Yong'an heard this, she couldn't help but screamed and stood up. No wonder she felt that this woman was familiar, she was actually the maid who served the old ancestor. No wonder she could stand in front of her. Because of the Eighth Girl's incident, this girl was rewarded and was released from the slave register. She was no longer on the slave list of Huaiyuan Marquis Mansion and could escape. No wonder she had that red gold lotus jade ring. It seemed that she was awarded to Fushoutang in the first place. It seemed that it was because a maid made two very exquisite and comfortable bellybands for Zong Ge.

If it was Wen Niang, then half of her doubts would be eliminated. The remaining half was because so many years had passed and she was not sure whether Wen Niang would be bribed by someone. What if she had already joined forces with others to harm Zong Ge?

Duke Cheng'en and the Emperor did not want to see Zong Ge alive. Even if he could not leave any offspring, he would be the legitimate grandson of the Huaiyuan Marquisate after all. They were also afraid that Zong Ge would grow up and find out about his father and grandfather and avenge them.

Over the years, he has been trying every means to harm Zong Ge. His yard has been carefully guarded, and his grandfather has sent guards to watch over the yard every day, but Zong Ge has still been hurt many times.

"You can ask someone to search us first and have him check Young Master Zong's pulse. If the diagnosis is correct, it won't be too late for you to have him treat us. If the diagnosis is not correct, we can't hurt Brother Zong."

Princess Yong'an hesitated for a while, but finally agreed to take them to see Zong Ge. Now all the good doctors in Kyoto have been threatened and dare not see Zong Ge. The doctor that Prince Li has been using can't cure him either. She is also helpless. It would be better to let Wen Niang take a look, as she is more reliable than a strange doctor.

Wen Niang and An Yun were searched thoroughly, even their rings and hairpins were taken off, but An Yun still wanted to complain.

"We are here to treat her son, not to be spies. Why would we let them treat us like this?"

An Wenniang pulled her with red eyes.

"The princess was forced to do this. She was helped by too many people. Let's go and see Master Zong."

An Yun was originally surprised that An Wen Niang was actually an old employee of the Huaiyuan Marquis Mansion. His brother had said that An Zi Zhong was the fourth young master of the Huaiyuan Marquis Mansion. He did not expect that An Wen Niang was also an old employee of the Huaiyuan Marquis Mansion. No wonder she could live with An Zi Zhong in Gongzhou all the time.

"Young Master has indeed been poisoned. It's the Seven Days Fragrance, which smells like osmanthus. Once you inhale it for seven consecutive days, you will gradually become weak and sleepy. The time you stay awake will become shorter and shorter, and eventually you will not be able to wake up at all. The best proof is that seven red spots will appear all over your body from head to toe."

Princess Yong'an listened and nodded. What the young man said was right. Brother Zong did have such symptoms.

"I also found another toxin in your body, a drug that can kill you and make you infertile. It's more ruthless than ordinary drugs that can kill you and make your body weaker as you age. You won't live past the age of 20."

Princess Yong'an stood up anxiously, looked into An Yun's eyes and asked her what to do?

"I can't cure it."

An Yun is good at poisons, so she can accurately diagnose that there are two kinds of toxins in Zong Ge's body, but she is not good at curing diseases and saving lives. Princess Yong'an has heard too many words like this in recent days. The hope that had risen up in her heart dimmed once again, and tears dripped down her cheeks to the ground.

"But my brother can cure it. We will send some red lotus back when we get back. Let the young master recuperate for a while. I will ask my brother to come as soon as possible."

When Princess Yong'an heard An Yun's words, she twitched and could no longer hold back and grabbed Wen Niang's hand.

"The ancestors have always said that you are a good person. Today I know why the ancestors and mother-in-law like you so much. You are my savior."

Wen Niang comforted her for a long time. Princess Yong'an came from a noble family and was always strong and noble. She had never lost her composure like this before. What had she experienced in the past few years to become such a cautious and weak woman?

"Don't worry, Princess. An Yun's red lotus can help Young Master Zong recuperate. I will notify his brother to come and see as soon as possible. However, you should be careful with the medicine sent. Let the doctor take a look. Since the other party was able to poison Young Master Zong quietly, it is inevitable that they will tamper with the things sent."

Princess Yong'an knew that Wen Niang was reminding her not to consider their past relationship and to put Zong Ge's safety first. She couldn't help but feel ashamed for doubting Wen Niang just now.

Princess Yong'an was also being monitored by someone, so An Wenniang couldn't stay there for long. She left Prince Li's mansion, walked through the busy streets of West Market to shake off the people following her, and entered a shop with a sign engraved on it. She changed her clothes before leaving.

An Wen Niang did not return to her own courtyard, but came to find An Zi Zhong. She was sitting in the study waiting with her heart in turmoil. Today, when she heard that Princess Yong'an was seeking medical treatment and Young Master Zong was seriously ill, she ignored everything else and revealed that she used to be Wen Niang from Fushou Hall in the Huaiyuan Marquis's Mansion. She didn't know if An Zi Zhong would be angry with her for being too reckless when he knew about it.

An Zizhong rushed over and saw An Wenniang sitting in the study. He rushed over and hugged her without caring about anything else.

Ever since Princess Fu'an asked for an imperial decree to marry Princess Baozhu, he and An Wenniang have rarely seen each other. It has been half a month now. He couldn't help himself the moment he saw her.

Seeing him like this again, An Wen's mother was already very worried, so she couldn't think about such things anymore and just pushed him away.

"Stop messing around, I have something important to discuss with you."

An Zizhong brought An Wenniang over, took her hand and asked her to sit on the couch to talk. An Wenniang carefully explained to An Zizhong about taking An Yun to check Zong Ge's pulse today.

"You did very well. Sister-in-law and Brother Zong are from the Huaiyuan Marquis's Mansion. If they are in danger, you don't have to think too much about it. Just do your best to help them. I will tell An Qing to go with you to treat Brother Zong. I know Sister-in-law's character. She is trustworthy and will definitely help you keep it secret. Don't worry too much. Now I am worried about Third Sister."

An Wenniang hadn't heard An Zizhong mention someone from Huaiyuan Marquis's Mansion for a long time. It took her a while to realize that he was talking about Miss An Chen Luolan from Huaiyuan Marquis's Mansion. Chen Luolan had married the second son of Duke Xu. It was said that Duke Xu was a very righteous man, and the third daughter was their daughter-in-law. Could something have happened?

"What happened to the Third Miss? Didn't our people say that the Third Miss still has people to serve her and that she has good food and clothing?"

An Zizhong thought of something and said it with gritted teeth.

"That's right. Duke Xu was a good man, but he passed away last year. His eldest son inherited the title and thought that Third Sister was the daughter of a criminal. He wanted Third Sister to die quietly, but he was afraid of what others would say. He kept putting chronic poison in Third Sister's food. Two days ago, someone who was stuffed into Duke Xu's mansion sent a letter saying that Third Sister was not doing well. She was forced to put on heavy makeup every day to cover up her frail appearance. Third Sister's dowry was emptied, and her husband was a coward who didn't dare to protect Third Sister at all."

An Wenniang felt bad after hearing this, and patted An Zizhong's shoulder to comfort him silently. An Zizhong directly took An Wenniang's hand and pulled her in front of him. He hugged her waist and rested his head on her abdomen.

"Niang Wen, I'm very tired. I don't know how long my third sister can hold on. My eldest sister-in-law and my brother Zong are also in danger. I haven't even defeated one enemy yet. I don't know if I can still get revenge."

An Wenniang stopped retreating and stroked his long hair.

"Miss Third is not a problem. It's not impossible to rescue her from Xu Guoli and make proper arrangements. Zong Ge is safe now that An Qing is with him. An Yun told me that he might be able to remove the toxins from the sterilizing drug so that he can marry and have children. Fourth Master, don't push yourself too hard. Our enemies are too powerful. You have been amazing to get to where you are now, and you have begun to slowly infiltrate their forces. Revenge is only a matter of time."

An Zizhong felt An Wenniang's hand gently stroking his hair, and his originally painful and uneasy mood eased a lot. Yes, everything can be solved. As long as you make good plans, there will be no problem. He has had too many things to do recently and has reached a dead end. Fortunately, Wenniang came today.

"Thank you very much. I am not very mobile right now. I'm sorry for the hard work you've done at Sister-in-law's. I'll let you know once I've made the arrangements, Third Sister. I have to go to the Princess's Mansion later, so I'll ask Zhuhai to take you back."

An Wenniang nodded, but her hand was still held tightly by An Zizhong. She blushed and tried to struggle, but An Zizhong just rubbed her hand twice and then let go. He watched An Wenniang disappear before he regained his composure, walked into the study and began to think about how to help his third sister leave Duke Xu's Mansion.