May this scumbag husband, who favored his concubine over his wife, rest in peace.

After seeing Doctor Zheng off, the old lady sat down again by the bed and took Xie Qianjiao's hand: "Qianjiao, now that you are pregnant, you should take good care of yourself. Why don't you give the account book to Yuan Shu and let her manage it?"

Xie Qianjiao pouted: "Aunt, I've been managing those account books very well. I've finally figured out how to use them. If I give them away, Madam definitely won't give them back to me easily!"

Seeing her firm attitude, the old lady didn't say anything more: "Then you must take care of your health and don't overwork yourself!"

Xie Qianjiao smiled and said, "Don't worry, Aunt, I know."

-

The old lady was overjoyed that her own niece was pregnant, and she even came to visit her from time to time.

In this way, she would inevitably be unable to take care of Pei Zhicheng, so she asked Pei Zhicheng to return to the main courtyard.

Pei Zhicheng's return had no impact on Wen Yuanshu.

After all, he goes to school during the day, and even when he's home, he doesn't stay in the main courtyard, so he's practically invisible to Wen Yuanshu.

Several days passed in this way. One afternoon, Wen Yuanshu was sunbathing in the courtyard, wearing a cloak, when a report came from outside that a maid was requesting an audience.

Seeing that familiar, beautiful face, Wen Yuanshu's eyes flashed with a smile: "How is your sister's health?"

The maidservant quickly replied, "Thank you for your concern, Madam. My sister's illness has been cured, and... she also shared many valuable insights with me."

The maidservant knelt on the ground: "I have served the old lady for many years, and I consider myself to have worked hard and never shirked my duties. But the old lady has never seen me and has allowed others to bully me. The old lady has never come out to uphold justice..."

She was bullied all the time, but earlier this year, most of her winter clothes and charcoal were stolen, and she almost froze to death!

Later, her sister, who had always been her only family, fell ill and lay dying in bed. She begged everyone at Songshouyuan Hospital, but no one was willing to lend her a helping hand. In the end, it was only thanks to Wen Yuanshu that her sister's life was saved...

"This servant thinks that I am somewhat attractive, and if I can be of any help to you, Madam, I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

“Madam is the mistress of the Marquis’s mansion. How can you, a mere maid, possibly help her?” Chunhua frowned.

The maid trembled and quickly changed her words: "Yes, it's me who wants to get ahead, please help me, Madam!"

Wen Yuanshu glanced at her and said, "Chunhua, get some skin care cream and have the young lady take it back."

“Go back and take good care of yourself, young lady. I can send you to the Marquis’s side, but whether you can gain a foothold there depends on your own abilities.”

The maid was overjoyed: "Yes! Thank you, Madam! Thank you, Madam!"

"This servant, Awan, will forever remember your kindness, Madam!"

On this day, a few snowflakes began to fall from the sky.

Wen Yuanshu nestled on the chaise lounge, covered with a fluffy blanket, a hand warmer tucked into her arms, the occasional crackling of burning charcoal filling her ears, and the swirling snowflakes visible around her. It was so cozy that it made her want to drowsily drift off to sleep.

Just as someone carrying snow-covered figures pushed open the door, Wen Yuanshu subconsciously opened her eyes. The moment she saw who it was, she wanted nothing more than to smash the hand warmer in his face: "Why didn't you give me any warning before coming here again!"

Lu Chengyuan took in her clenched teeth and a smile spread across his face: "What, do I have to send you an invitation before I see you next time?"

Wen Yuanshu didn't respond to him, and instead shifted her gaze to the woman who had come in with him.

The woman, dressed as a female healer with a medicine chest slung across her body, met Wen Yuanshu's gaze and bowed, saying, "I am Wangyou, a disciple of the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley. I heard that Madam is unwell, so I have come to help her recover."

"Thank you for making this trip, young lady."

"Don't I have a hard time?" Lu Chengyuan crossed his arms, clearly dissatisfied with Wen Yuanshu's attitude towards him.

Wen Yuanshu looked at him, a forced smile playing on her lips: "Lord Lu, you've worked hard too."