Before Old Madam Huo could scold her, a dissatisfied voice came from outside: "What are you saying to Old Madam about our Ting brother again?"

The domineering Mrs. Huo strode in and glared at Mrs. Du with dissatisfaction.

Since Mrs. Du was living under someone else's roof, she naturally felt short of breath.

She shrank her neck and said, "Sister-in-law misunderstood me. I was just telling mother how good Ting-ge'er is!"

Mrs. Huo said sarcastically, "The sun is rising from the west. I will never believe that my aunt can say hello to our Ting brother!"

Madam Huo tapped her cane and said, "Alright, can you two stop fighting each other? Let me live a few more days!"

Mrs. Huo's eyes immediately turned red. "Mother, look at what you're saying. Ting'er is such an upright young man, but ever since my aunt brought her son into the mansion, he's been running around all day, not even going to the clan school. I used to hope that he could pass the imperial examinations, but now it seems that as long as he's in the mansion, he won't be able to study hard!"

Mrs. Du exploded immediately. She asked angrily, "What's the matter? Or do you think my family has led your son astray? It was obviously your Huo Ting who took her to that red light willow alley and found five or six dirty women, causing him to get sick. Your family is the culprit!"

Mrs. Huo's eyes widened in shock: "What nonsense are you talking about? I'll fight you and stop you from slandering our family brother!"

The two of them started fighting without saying a word.

Mrs. Du was angry outside, so she was ruthless. She grabbed Mrs. Huo's hair and pulled out a strand, making her scream in pain.

Mrs. Huo was no pushover either. She poked her sharp nails into Mrs. Du's eyes, causing her to burst into tears and blood.

Mrs. Huo had never seen such a fight between two shrews before, and she was so angry that her heart ached.

She shouted in a trembling voice: "Stop, stop, someone come, someone come quickly!"

As soon as he finished speaking, his eyes rolled back and he fainted.

The maids outside heard the noise and rushed in to separate them. They also quickly called the court doctor to check on Madam Huo.

Seeing the entire Huo family in chaos, Zi'er, who was originally lying on the roof watching the fun, flew away with a smile on her face.

Before leaving, she only said two words: "Serves you right!"

When I returned to the Marquis' Mansion, I saw Ling'er standing in front of Lin Yiwan with red eyes.

She asked curiously, "What's wrong? We've already made the Huo family a mess, what else is there to be unhappy about?"

Ling'er bit her lip and replied, "Madam, give me all of Du Youzhi's medical fees!"

Zi'er said without hesitation: "Our wife loves you, that's what you deserve!"

She murmured with tears in her eyes: "I am yours in life and yours in death. What do I need so much money for? Yours doesn't want me anymore!"

Lin Yiwan quickly comforted him, "How could that be? You've been with me since we were little, how could I possibly want to leave you?"

Ling'er said, "Then I don't want money!"

Lin Yiwan nodded: "Okay, I'll put it away first!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the housekeeper's call came from outside: "Madam, the wife of the young general of the Fang family wants to see you!"

Lin Yiwan hurriedly urged: "Let her in!"

Not long after, Madam Fang came in with several maids and servants, each holding a lot of gifts in their hands.

Lin Yiwan couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. She had met Madam Fang Shao at a palace banquet before. At that time, she was standing next to Madam Fang, smiling sweetly and looking very radiant.

It's only been over a month since we last met, and yet he looks much more haggard.

Even with thick makeup covering it up, she could still see the dark circles under her eyes.

She subconsciously asked, "Madam Major General, are you feeling well recently?"

After hearing her caring question, Bai Qiaoer's eyes immediately turned red.

She quickly said, "All of you go down, I have something to say to the Marquis's wife alone!"

The maids and servants behind her put down the gifts, and Ling'er hurriedly asked them to go to the tea room.

When the two of them were left alone in the room, staring at each other, Bai Qiaoer stood up, knelt before Lin Yiwan, and said, "Madam Hou, please go and save my mother-in-law."

Lin Yiwan quickly pulled her up: "Don't kneel, let's talk it over. The General's Mansion and our Marquis have a deep friendship. If there's anything I can do to help, I will definitely not refuse!"

Bai Qiao'er wiped her tears and said, "I don't know what's wrong with my mother-in-law lately. She has no appetite and won't let anyone get close to her. She locks herself in her room all day long and even drives out her most trusted nanny. I really have no other choice, so I came to you for help. I hope you can go see her!"

Lin Yiwan remembered Mrs. Fang as a very kind old lady who was always very enthusiastic when she saw her.

What’s more important is that she had fought on the battlefield with General Fang and was a respected female general.

Now he stays in the back house because of his old age, but he is still in good health and never needs anyone to support him when he walks.

Why did she suddenly not want to see anyone?

This made Lin Yiwan very confused!

Bai Qiao'er tearfully said, "You know, my father-in-law and my husband are stationed at the border. As the head of the family, I absolutely cannot let the old lady get into trouble. Otherwise, how can I face them and their son?"

Lin Yiwan nodded: "You are right, I will go with you to meet the old lady and see what she is hiding!"

Bai Qiao'er's face was filled with gratitude: "Thank you, Madam Hou!"

Lin Yiwan held her hand. "You're being polite. The Fang family is full of loyal and brave people. They sacrifice their own families for the sake of the dynasty. How could I not consider Madam Fang's safety?"

Bai Qiaoer nodded vigorously and took her to the general's mansion.

Originally, the two families were not far from each other, and it only took a moment to get on the carriage.

When Lin Yiwan walked into the courtyard of the general's mansion, she found that it was different from other mansions. Through the moon gate was a very spacious martial arts training ground.

Bai Qiaoer introduced in a low voice: "My mother-in-law refuses to accept her old age. In her free time, she would practice swordplay and stickplaying in the martial arts training ground. But ever since she shut herself in, the training ground has become deserted!"

Lin Yiwan didn't say anything, her heart couldn't help but sink. For such an optimistic old lady to stay indoors, it was obvious that she must have encountered something very difficult.

I’m afraid it’s not as simple as being sick!

She hurried to the Qingzhu Courtyard where Old Madam Fang lived, and saw an old maid in brocade clothes pleading sadly, "Old Madam, please open the door and let this maid in to serve you. I haven't seen you for several days and I'm very worried!"

Madam Fang's sharp voice came from inside the house: "Get out!"

Jinyi Ma Ma didn't give up. She continued to knock on the door: "Old Madam, what on earth have you encountered? Why don't you tell me? With the young lady and the servants here, we can help you share the burden!"

As soon as the voice fell, the old lady shouted angrily: "Stop making noise! ​​If you continue to pester me, come in and collect my body!"

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