After transmigrating into the book, I replaced the innocent-looking girl and became the Crown Prince

It is said that the old lady has recently lost her appetite, so the prince invited the imperial physician to the mansion to examine her. After taking her pulse, the physician said that it was caused by excessive worry and anxiety.

Early that morning, the room was packed with people who came to pay their respects.

The old matriarch sat regally in the head seat. Although her face looked somewhat haggard, her dignified presence and noble aura remained undiminished.

Judging from this display, it does have a bit of the feel of Empress Dowager Cixi.

Wu Weiwei, sitting at the very end of the crowd, was thinking to herself.

"I heard that the old lady has been having a poor appetite lately. I consulted the family physician earlier and made you a nourishing soup today. Would you like to try it, old lady?"

Third Aunt took the ginseng soup out of the food box.

As soon as the lid was lifted, the people inside smelled a faint, refreshing fragrance of lotus seeds.

"This is... yam, lotus seed, and pork tripe soup?"

"Exactly."

After taking a bite, the old lady nodded, "Not bad, Third Aunt, you've worked hard."

"Yes, Grandmother, you don't know, my aunt got up early this morning to make this nourishing soup. It took her two whole hours to cook it. She was exhausted."

Speaking of being exhausted, a beautiful image came to mind for the old lady.

"If the Rose Pavilion hadn't been destroyed by fire, and if Yan'er were still alive, she would probably be..."

During the year she lived in the Marquis's mansion, whenever she felt unwell, she would come over every day to receive acupuncture and massage.

This filial piety is truly rare.

Upon hearing this, the Lady Hou, who was sitting at the lower end of the table, immediately changed her expression.

"Grandmother, this person is dead and cannot be brought back to life."

If you like this soup, I'll ask my aunt to teach me how to make it when we get back. From now on, Ting'er will make it for you every day and bring it to you, okay?

The old matriarch patted the fourth daughter's head and smiled:

"Good, good, good. Ting'er is so filial. Grandmother will reward you with that piece of cloud-patterned brocade that's stored in the storeroom later."

Yunling brocade is a precious fabric among brocades, and there has always been a saying that "an inch of brocade is worth an inch of gold".

The old lady received this horse as a reward from the emperor for the young master's meritorious service earlier this year; only three horses were awarded in total.

Of the three bolts, one was sent to the Lady of the Marquis, one was given to the Old Madam, and the remaining one was said to have been kept in the storeroom by the Heir Apparent.

Such a precious item, the old lady was actually willing to give it away as a gift.

The concubines and daughters of the other wives were green with envy, but unlike the third wife, they were not as utilitarian and their daughters were good at pleasing the old lady.

"Thank you for the gift, Madam."

The plump-looking third concubine quickly pulled the fourth daughter forward to kowtow to the old lady in return.

At this point, the old matriarch addressed the Lady Hou, who was seated below:

"Liu, I heard that you promoted a lowly maid to be Ting'er's concubine. Where is she?"

Wu Weiwei, who was suddenly called out, was stunned for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure and walked out.

Just then, several birds chirped and twittered in the osmanthus tree in the yard.

Wu Weiwei smiled and stepped forward to curtsy, saying:

"Grandma, as dawn breaks, I see the birds singing joyfully in the courtyard, as if they are all praying for you, which means that good fortune has arrived."

Vivi wishes you all the best and that you always have a happy smile on your face.

"This girl has such a sweet tongue."

The old lady pointed at Wu Weiwei and said with a smile to everyone.

"Liu, where did you find such a wonderful person?"

The old lady was amused by Wu Weiwei's words, and her previous gloomy mood seemed to disappear.

Seeing this, Lady Hou's brows relaxed, and she was quite satisfied with Wu Weiwei.

"Reporting to the Dowager, although Madam Wu is of lowly status, she is a well-mannered and considerate young lady, and Ting'er is satisfied with her."

"That's why Ting'er went to court yesterday."

"Really?" the old lady exclaimed in surprise.

“It’s true, Madam. With Madam Wu’s arrival, Ting’er’s attendance at court has returned to normal.”

The old lady tapped the ground with her cane, "Well done, she's truly a remarkable person."

"Granny Zhang, go to the storeroom and pick out a few boxes of bird's nest and ginseng for Madam Wu to take back."

The old lady looked at Wu Weiwei, and felt even more satisfied with her.

Upon hearing that there would be a reward, Wu Weiwei quickly and respectfully bowed to the old lady.

"Weiwei thanks the old lady for the reward. I will certainly live up to your expectations and serve the young master well."

She only said a few nice words, but she didn't expect to receive a reward from the old lady. Are people in ancient times so easy to fool?

"Good good!"

"You'd better remember what you promised me today. If you don't serve me well, I'll hold you accountable."

The old lady pretended to be serious.

"Weiwei has remembered."

She gave the old lady a mischievous smile.

Everyone was incredibly jealous when they saw that Wu Weiwei had managed to win over the old lady with just a few kind words, receiving a large amount of bird's nest.

This is blood bird's nest, the finest of bird's nests, a tribute from foreign lands to the royal family.

Many of them had never tasted such precious bird's nest. Although Wu had become the prince's concubine, she was ultimately just a lowly maid. How could she be so arrogant as to receive special treatment from the old lady?

But the facts were clear: even someone as envious as the Fourth Sister could only watch helplessly as she won the favor of the Old Madam.

She couldn't help but feel angry and resentful towards Madam Hou, feeling that she was lying through her teeth.

Given Wu Weiwei's character, where would she get her manners and consideration?

It was only because Wu was the person she had chosen for her eldest brother's room that she was being praised in front of her grandmother.

Although she knew this was the case, the Fourth Miss did not dare to embarrass the Lady of the Marquis in public.

After all, the Lady of the Marquis was her legal mother in name only, and she was the legitimate wife of the Marquis's family. She was just a daughter born to a concubine. If she offended the mistress, she would probably be deliberately made difficult for her marriage.

After everyone left, the Fourth Sister, who had already walked out of Yongshou Hall, turned back.

She wanted to tell her grandmother about Wu Weiwei's bad character.

As I approached the courtyard, I overheard a conversation coming from inside as I neared the entrance.

"I heard that the Lin family intends to form a marriage alliance with our Marquis of Dingguo's family, and now Ting'er and Yu'er are of marriageable age."

"Granny Zhang, in your opinion, which of these two girls is more suitable?"

Hearing this, the fourth young lady outside was immediately excited.

The Lin family is a prestigious and renowned family in the capital for centuries. The eldest young master of the Lin family is not only handsome but also ranked third in this imperial examination. She has long admired Lin Yuanze. If only…

Thinking of this, the fourth sister's face flushed red, and she was so excited that she didn't know what to do with her hands and feet.

A moment later, Zhang Mama's voice could be heard from inside:

"The fourth daughter is filial and lovely, lively and cheerful; the fifth daughter is dignified and quiet, with a gentle and refined inner beauty, and loves reading."

This old servant believes that if she were to be paired with Young Master Lin, someone more composed and steady would be better.”

"Yes, I also think Ting'er is a bit too impulsive. As the eldest daughter-in-law of the Lin family, she should indeed be more composed. I'm afraid Ting'er isn't suitable..."

"Boom..."

Suddenly a sound was heard outside. When Zhang Mama went out to check, she saw only a few pieces of broken bowls that had fallen by the door.

"Grandma, the person outside just now seemed to be the Fourth Miss..."