After rebirth, she turned around and married the emperor's uncle and tore the scumbag apart

In her previous life, Su Lingyue studied medicine to save herself from suffering. In this life, she is refining her medical skills for Xiao Yu.

With Xiao Yu in this state, how could she possibly spare the energy to teach others?

To Su Lingyue, no one was more important than Xiao Yu. Therefore, she had no choice but to decline even the invitation from the highly respected Madam Lin.

After hearing Madam Lin's words, everyone in the room began to discuss in small groups of three or five.

Seeing that no one was paying attention to her, Su Lingyue looked at the old lady and said sincerely, "Madam, I am honored by your invitation. But as you know, my master is in poor health. I originally learned this medical skill for him, and now I do not have the energy to teach others. Please forgive me and ask someone more skilled to teach."

This might be her last time with Xiao Yu; she couldn't, and wouldn't, abandon Xiao Yu for anyone.

Su Lingyue made her point very clearly. She originally thought that Old Madam Lin would be disappointed and regretful, but she did not expect that Old Madam Lin was more stubborn than she had imagined.

"Your Highness, please don't rush to refuse. You can return to your residence and consider it for a while. The money to build Jizi Hall has not yet been raised, and even if it is, it will take time to build. You have at least a month to consider it. Your Highness may wish to think about it first."

After hearing what Madam Lin said, Su Lingyue smiled and nodded, saying no more.

She is not a saint and could not possibly abandon Xiao Yu to help others at this time. At most, she would donate some money to express her feelings, nothing more.

However, the people in the other seats were chatting enthusiastically.

After greeting Madam Lin, Su Lingyue went to her aunt and Yan'er, who were not far away. Su Lingyue wanted to know what they were thinking.

"Aunt, Yan'er."

The two turned around together. When Jiang Yan saw Su Lingyue, she immediately smiled and went up to her, taking her hand. "Cousin, it's been so long since I've seen you. How is your husband, the Prince?"

Su Lingyue smiled and said, "Yes, he's doing well."

After speaking, she nodded to Madam Jiang, who was standing next to Jiang Yan, and asked, "Aunt, how is everything at the manor these days?"

Ever since the incident involving her and Jiang Yan, and how the Prince's Mansion helped them escape danger, Madam Jiang felt an extraordinary closeness to this niece.

Looking at Su Lingyue's round face, I knew she had been doing well recently, so I said gently, "Everything is fine. Don't worry about taking good care of the prince. If you need any medicine, just come to your aunt."

"Okay, Auntie." Su Lingyue's eyes curved into crescents, her smile was obedient, and the way her lips slightly curved was extremely endearing.

At this moment, Jiang Yan came closer and looked behind Su Lingyue. The pearl tassels on her hair swayed with her movements, and her pretty face was full of curiosity.

Jiang Yan's aunt usually keeps a close eye on her, so it's rare for her to come to the banquet today. She wore her hair in a high bun, a light blue gauze dress, and a pearl hairpin the size of a pigeon's egg with rice-grain-sized pearl tassels at the bottom, along with several jade hairpins, making her look noble and lively. It was clear that she had put a lot of thought into her outfit today.

With such elaborate attire, could it be that Auntie also thought it was the Lin family choosing a bride, and that she was interested in the eldest grandson of the Lin family, Lin Qi, and wanted to match him with Yan'er?

Su Lingyue hadn't had much contact with Lin Qi, but she had heard some rumors about him. He was a gentle and respectful person, and two years older than Yan'er, so he was a good match for her.

However, it seems that Madam Lin has no intention of choosing a granddaughter-in-law today. If her aunt is interested, she will probably find another time to contact the Duke of England's mansion. Su Lingyue is not worried about this.

Jiang Yan glanced behind her with her clear eyes and asked, "Cousin, isn't Ling'er here?"

Su Lingyue nodded: "Yes, she's going to help Uncle Lu prepare the medicine."

Xiao Yu's cold poison is only temporarily suppressed; when it flares up again, the pain will be even greater than before. Doctor Lu and Ling Ling are currently researching various medicines every day, hoping to minimize Xiao Yu's suffering when that day comes.

"Really?" Jiang Yan's lips curved into a smile, somewhat disappointed. "Then I'll go see her another day. Is that alright, Mother?"

Madam Jiang flatly refused: "It won't work when your second brother is on duty!"

The incident of the Zheng family committing violence in the street a couple of days ago still haunts Madam Jiang, so how could she let her daughter take another risk?

After a quarter of an hour, following the old lady's instructions, Madam Lin looked at everyone at the table and asked, "I wonder what all the ladies and young ladies have thought about? We are open to contributing money and effort. Has anyone made a decision yet?"

The discussion had been lively just moments before, but now, with Mrs. Lin's question, the entire room fell silent.

At this moment, Madam Jiang, who was standing next to Su Lingyue, stepped forward and said, "The Jiang family is willing to contribute four thousand eight hundred taels of silver."

She and Yan'er were still thorns in the side of the Zheng family and Su Heng, so she had no choice but to contribute money. This amount of money was not a big deal for the Jiang family, but Consort Xian only contributed five thousand taels. In any case, they could not contribute more than Consort Xian.

With someone showing their support, Madam Lin's face immediately lit up with a smile. She nodded to Madam Jiang and said, "Madam Jiang is very righteous. On behalf of all women in the world, I thank Madam Jiang."

Madam Jiang smiled and nodded in return, "We are all citizens of Da Ning. It is our Jiang family's duty to do anything that benefits the women of Da Ning."

Madam Lin nodded in satisfaction, then looked at the others: "Is there anyone else who wants to join?"

While she might not be able to contribute much physical labor, the money was not a problem for Su Lingyue and Xiao Yu. She was willing to act as a catalyst to encourage others to join in.

Su Lingyue stepped forward and said, "The Prince Su's Mansion is willing to offer four thousand taels of silver."

Although officials in the court all have salaries and some families have private property, it is rare to see the Jiang family and Su Lingyue being so generous. Su Lingyue lowered the amount of donation to avoid the gap being too large and others being too embarrassed to speak up.

“Three thousand five hundred taels from the He family.” A woman’s cheerful and loud voice rang out.

She was the second wife, Madam Xu.

She stood at the very end of the table, with no other ladies or young women accompanying her, a sight that evoked sighs of pity. The once respected He family had ultimately fallen into decline.

Ms. Xu stood there with a generous and bright smile on her face, showing no embarrassment or discomfort at being ignored.

The He family mansion has been in the eye of the storm lately, and people in the capital avoid it whenever possible.

But Xu could not back down.

She has two children, and her husband is still in officialdom. She needs to socialize and let everyone know that the He family still has people, and that the He family will not lose to others.

Choosing to speak after Madam Jiang and Princess Su would avoid drawing attention and incurring resentment, while also preventing others from looking down on you.

Madam Xu, the second wife, impressed Old Madam Lin. She had never noticed before that someone who was not particularly outstanding could be so thoughtful and appropriate in her dealings with others.

Madam Lin smiled and nodded, praising loudly, "Excellent! As expected of a scholarly and refined family! Although Grand Tutor He has passed away, the He family still inherits his benevolent and righteous character, doing good deeds and accumulating virtue. On behalf of all women, I thank Madam He! Madam He, you can bring your daughter to Jizitang to study in the future. I guarantee that she can become a leading noble lady in the capital."

The British Duke's Mansion enjoys a high reputation among the literati in Beijing. With a word from Madam Lin, people in Beijing will naturally have to take the He family into consideration when discussing them.

"Yes, thank you, Madam. Once Jizitang is completed, I will definitely bring my daughter there to study." Madam Xu smiled, bowed to Madam Lin, and expressed her gratitude.

With the old lady's words, at least her children would face less criticism anywhere in the capital. Therefore, everything she did was worthwhile.