The Concubine's Daughter Travels Through Time and Space and Takes the Road of Confrontation

Thanks to Nanny Chang's deliberate propaganda, the entire Ping'an Marquis's residence knew that the second wife's newly married daughter, Miss Yuan, had been disfigured. The news even reached the ears of the old lady in the Yannian Courtyard.

Qin was still sitting in the first chair on the left, her expression indifferent. The old lady glanced at her eldest daughter-in-law, then at her younger daughter-in-law, who was drinking tea with her head down, and seemed to be about to speak, but stopped herself.

No one spoke for a while, and the atmosphere in the hall was a little stagnant.

Finally, a voice rang out, "I heard something happened in your sister-in-law's yard?" Qin looked at Zhang with great concern. The old lady also looked over.

Zhang put down the tea bowl in her hand, her expression calm, "Thank you for your concern, sister-in-law. I wonder what you are referring to?"

Qin chuckled and said, "What else could it be? Yuan's luck is so bad. Not only did the master go on a long trip right after she entered the mansion, but now she's broken her head just a few days later. Tsk tsk tsk." Her words seemed to imply that Zhang did it on purpose.

Zhang said dissatisfiedly, "Sister-in-law, please be careful with your words in front of the children."

The old lady actually agreed with her eldest daughter-in-law's opinion, but when she thought about the fact that Yao had given birth to a son and a daughter safely, which showed how tolerant and generous her younger daughter-in-law was, she had no choice but to ask, "Can I delay the doctor's visit?"

Zhang looked at the old lady helplessly and said, "Of course I asked a doctor. He said the wound is in a very dangerous position. If it is even an inch off, it could damage the eyes." After that, she looked at Qin with a sneer on her face. "Yuan is unloved and has no children. A doctor has already predicted that she will never have children in this lifetime. Why should I come here? If you don't believe me, just come with me."

Qin remembered her husband's request. She softened her stance and looked at Zhang, adding another layer of leverage. "Of course I trust my sister-in-law. To be honest, I have a bottle of extremely valuable ointment that can reduce swelling and scars. It's very effective for minor wounds. I'll go with my sister-in-law and give the ointment to Yuan personally."

Zhang snorted lightly and said nothing more. After leaving Yannian Courtyard, she took Qin to Hongfeng Garden.

There are only three main rooms in Hongfeng Garden, which are fully furnished. Due to the status of the owner, there are no unnecessary decorations. There are only some cloth curtains embroidered by Yuan herself and banners written by her, which are simple yet elegant.

However, the strong smell of medicine in the yard destroyed this elegance, and a few low coughs came from the inner room on the east side.

Qin covered her mouth and nose with a handkerchief and walked in. She saw Yuan lying face down. The maid Yun'er said softly with red eyes, "Miss, the ladies are here to see you."

Yuan had just turned around, her face graceful and charming. If you ignored the blood-stained cotton bandage tied around her forehead, she was indeed a beauty. With Yun'er's help, she struggled to raise herself halfway and said weakly, "My concubine Yuan Caohua greets all the ladies."

Qin explained her purpose and pulled a black medicine bottle from her sleeve, placing it on the small table. Yuan, overwhelmed with gratitude, immediately had Yun'er remove the gauze and apply the ointment given by the eldest wife.

As the gauze was unwound one circle at a time, a bloody smell gradually wafted out. Zhang's eyes showed reluctance as she whispered to Qin, "Sister-in-law, Yuan's wound is truly horrific. Why don't you come with me and wait outside?"

Qin suppressed her discomfort and said gently, "It's just a fall, can--" Before she finished speaking, the last round of gauze had fallen off, revealing a wound about two inches long with blood and flesh turned outward, stretching between Yuan's temple and left eye corner. It was extremely horrifying, and coupled with Yuan's face, it made people feel a little weird for no reason, and they felt a chill running straight to the soles of their feet.

"Hmm." Qin's face lost all color, she held her mouth and nose, and left without even saying goodbye to everyone and looking back.

A few days later, Zhang received a brocade box containing a pair of white jade Ruyi vases with double handles. She sealed the box and sent it to Hongfeng Garden.

Yuan Caohua looked at the pair of bottles, she smiled brightly, and asked Yun'er to put the bottles on the antique shelf.

After this matter was settled, Zhang finally had time to take her children back to her parents' home to pay New Year's greetings.

Old Mrs. Zeng glanced at her and hummed softly, "Finally I remembered that you still have a family." Zhang smiled and did not respond, and finally coaxed her old mother into smiling.

Rong Jie'er, Yun Jie'er, and Hui Ge'er lined up and kowtowed to Old Lady Zeng, saying in unison, "Grandma, may Changle never cease!"

Mrs. Zeng nodded in delight and pulled out the purses she had been carrying for a long time. Yunjie's was the thickest among them. Rongjie knew her younger sister loved silver the most, and fearing her mother would notice something was wrong, she said, "Grandma, Mother, let's go find my uncle," and ran off with her two younger children.

In the east courtyard, my uncle was directing his servants to move trees. The gardener muttered to himself that the half-dead pine tree had broken roots and loose soil, making it obvious that someone had pulled it out and replanted it. After moving the original pine tree, the gardener brought out another one and planned to plant it in its place. Zhang Yulin frowned. This small tree was clearly more than half the height of the other one. "Is there no taller one?"

The gardener felt aggrieved. He cupped his hands and said, "Master, now is not the time to plant trees. I've tried my best to find one, but there are really no taller ones." Did he have to go to the mountain and dig one up right now?

Zhang Yulin had no choice but to let it go.

When Lu Rong arrived with her younger brother and sister, they saw two pine trees, one tall and one short, at the gate of the east wing.

Hui Ge'er frowned, "Ah, so ugly." Lu Yun looked at the ground guiltily.

My uncle's red envelope was much thicker than my grandmother's. After handing out the red envelopes, Zhang Yulin took out a small box and handed it to Caihe without hesitation. "This is the New Year gift that the young master gave to Sister Yun last time."

Caihe thought of that unforgettable experience and wanted to refuse on behalf of the young lady, but she saw the young lady staring at the box with eager eyes, so Caihe had to put the box on the table.

A thin figure flashed through Lu Yun's mind. Oh, no, I hoped it was a box of silver. Cai He opened the lid under the young lady's expectant gaze. A colorful assortment of pastries filled the box to the brim. Rong Jie'er and her brother both expressed disappointment. Lu Yun glanced at her uncle. "That's it?" If she was not mistaken, this was from Zhang's Pastry Shop. It looked fresh, no more than three days old. And it should have arrived yesterday. Given the speed of ancient carriages, Zhou Boli probably lived in the same district as her family.

Zhang Yulin coughed twice, picked up a piece and put it in his mouth. "Hmm, it tastes really good. You guys should try it too."

Rong Jieer took a piece and Hui Geer shook his head to show his refusal, saying that he did not like snacks. Cai He was relieved to see that it was just some snacks.

"Master, the young master of Changping Escort Agency is here to wish you a happy new year." The servant came in to report.

It was just the right time. Zhang Yulin patted the snack crumbs on his hands, stood up and walked towards the front yard.

At noon, an extra chair was added to the Zhang family's dining table. Old Mrs. Zeng had a fondness for Mr. Lu's grandson and gave him a red envelope. Lu Song smiled and kowtowed to the old lady, then lowered his head and took it with both hands.

Mrs. Zeng introduced her daughter, "Speaking of which, your family and his family are relatives. His grandfather and your father-in-law are brothers. According to seniority, he should call you aunt."

Zhang had only heard of him before, but had never met him. Because of Cheng Ge'er, the old lady disliked the young man named Lu Song. But today, the young man had a heroic look, an upright posture, a smile on his lips, and was gentle and polite in his actions.

Zhang took off the jade pendant from Hui'er's neck and put it on Lu Song. "So you are the grandson of my third uncle. I came here in a hurry and didn't have time to prepare it. This is the peace locket your brother has been wearing since he was born. I hope it can also keep you safe and sound."

Hui'er was a little upset when his mother took his pendant and gave it away, but when he saw his sister's big black eyes looking at him, he swallowed his grievance and held her hand tightly. He still had a sister, but this brother didn't.