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Madam Hu quickly checked the child in her arms, and seeing that he was alright, she smiled gently.

Be careful while playing, and don't hurt yourself!

"Madam, you are injured!"

The maidservant exclaimed in surprise when she saw the scraped hand, saying with concern, "Quickly go back and have the manager bandage it for you. The second young lady will definitely be worried when she sees this."

Madam Hu waved her hand and smiled gently: "You're making such a fuss over such a small injury. It's nothing, no need to treat it!"

"lady……"

"It's alright, I'll just wipe it with a silk handkerchief."

The child lowered his head in shame and said gratefully, "Thank you... thank you, Madam, for saving me!"

Mrs. Hu raised her hand enviously and patted his head, smiling as she spoke:

"How old?"

"She's five years old!"

The child answered truthfully, and remembering the fairy's instructions, he held Madam Hu's hand earnestly and said:

“Madam, a fairy sister just gave me a message, saying that if I give it to you, she can solve the problem that has been troubling you for a long time.”

"But I was running too fast just now, which is why I accidentally bumped into you. I'm really sorry."

"Really? Then I should thank you!"

Madam Hu took the letter but didn't rush to open it. Instead, she took out an ounce of silver from her pocket and handed it to him, smiling:

"Consider this your payment for running the errand. Keep it safe and go back to your mother!"

"Thank you, Madam, you are such a kind person!"

The child finished speaking and ran away happily.

The maid hesitated for a moment before reminding her, "Madam, why do you believe everything that child says? You even gave him money. What if he's a swindler? You're just too kind-hearted."

“He’s just a child, how could he have so many wicked thoughts? Besides, I found the child to be kind and gentle, and I was quite pleased with him, so I just took it as an act of kindness.”

As Mrs. Hu spoke, she opened the note, which contained only the name of the teahouse.

The maidservant reminded her again, "Madam, nothing is written here. It's obviously a scam. Please don't take it seriously. What if it's someone from the other households trying to frame you? You must be careful!"

Madam Hu gripped the letter tightly and sighed, "Cha Cha, even if it's a trap, I have to go. I can't let the Hu family's lineage end in my hands. I would be ashamed before my husband and the ancestors of the Hu family. I have no other choice!"

"Madam, why are you doing this to yourself?"

The maid Chacha was heartbroken. The lady and the master were childhood sweethearts and had always been kind-hearted. How could they have such difficulty in having children?

Madam Hu glanced at the signboard of a nearby teahouse and said sadly, "My mother-in-law only gave me three months. If I still can't conceive, my husband will have to take a concubine..."

"It's always good to have hope!"

After speaking, Madam Hu took a deep breath and walked towards the teahouse. Her maidservant couldn't dissuade her and could only follow her.

When Song Qingqian saw the people enter, she waved to the two of them. Madam Hu was even more surprised; it wasn't an old man, but such a young woman...

"Did you invite me here, young lady?"

Madam Hu sat down, smiled gently, and asked.

Song Qingqian nodded: "Yes."

"Madam Hu and her husband are truly saints, and their good reputation has spread far and wide. My husband and I were passing through this place when we heard about your story, so we thought we would like to come and meet Madam Hu."

Madam Hu waved her hand and smiled, "We have only done our best. We are far from being saints. Taking from the people and giving back to the people is an ancestral precept left by our ancestors, and we never forget it!"

"The young lady just sent word that she can resolve my worries; I wonder if it's true or not?"

Song Qingqian smiled affirmatively and said, "Of course it's true!"

Madam Hu's hand holding the teacup trembled slightly. She turned to look at Cha Cha standing beside her, then took Song Qingqian's hand in surprise and asked:

"Young lady, do you know what I desire?"

Song Qingqian took a sip of tea and smiled, "Sincerity brings results. Madam Hu and her husband are both kind-hearted, so their wishes will surely come true!"

"It's been five whole years, and we've tried everything, but I just can't get pregnant. All the doctors say that I damaged my body when I gave birth to my daughter, and that it will be difficult for me to have children..."

Mrs. Hu explained anxiously.

"Madam, please don't worry, let me take a look?"

As Song Qingqian spoke, she reached out and took her pulse. After a moment, she frowned, and Madam Hu's heart clenched tightly.

After a short while, Song Qingqian spoke: "Madam, apart from some chills, is otherwise fine."

"Then why can't you get pregnant? Could it be a problem with my husband?"

Madam Hu lowered her voice and pressed on, "But we've had children before, and he's seen doctors, and everything's fine, right?"

Song Qingqian patiently explained, "Madam Hu, please don't be anxious. Let me explain slowly. I haven't met your husband, so I don't know him."

"Although you are physically fine, your long-term use of musk will make it very difficult for you to conceive, and if this continues, you will become childless."

"Musk? I've never used that stuff before?"

After Madam Hu finished speaking, she looked at Cha Cha, who hurriedly waved her hand and said, "Madam, I didn't know either. All your meals are prepared by me personally, and there has never been a mistake."

Song Qingqian reminded her, "It's not just food; it could be incense, sachets, or something else mixed in."

Madam Hu nervously grasped Song Qingqian's hand and pleaded, "Young...young lady, can you heal her?"

"Young lady, if you can help me conceive, I am willing to give you a hundred taels of gold as a reward."

"You must help me, I'm truly desperate..."

As Mrs. Hu spoke, she began to wipe away her tears. Over the years, the burden of this pregnancy had been suffocating her, and she often dreamt of crying children.

Her mother-in-law's accusations and her husband's sighs made her feel ashamed. If it weren't for her youngest daughter, she sometimes thought about ending it all.

"Don't worry, Madam. I can cure your poison and help you get in shape so you can conceive as soon as possible. But you must be careful with this musk!"

Song Qingqian reminded her.

"Young lady, would you be willing to come back to my residence with me? I would like you to help me find this thing."

"Now that you've pointed this out to me, young lady, I... I don't even know how many trustworthy people there are in this household."

Madam Hu said regretfully, "My youngest daughter has always been in poor health. Young lady, you are a skilled doctor. I would like to ask you to take another look at her."

"To your residence?"

After thinking for a moment, Song Qingqian said, "Well, I need to talk to my family first!"

"Young lady, why don't you and your family come to my residence? I'll prepare a feast to properly entertain you."

"That's it!"

Madam Hu smiled and took Song Qingqian's sleeve, instructing, "Chacha, go and tell the servant to look for the master. My lady and I will return to the manor together!"

"Yes!"

Cha Cha was worried that the lady had been deceived again, but seeing that the lady was in a good mood, she couldn't bear it. She whispered a few words to the servant and hurriedly followed.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Song Qingqian and Lu Xieyue followed Madam Hu into the mansion.

In the main hall, Song Qingqian immediately spotted Lu Jingchuan, who was chatting happily with Master Hu.

"Master, we have a distinguished guest!"

Madam Hu smiled and led her people inside.

"Madam, what is this?"

No sooner had Master Hu finished speaking than Lu Jingchuan stepped forward and directly took Song Qingqian's arm around her waist.

"What a coincidence, this is my wife!"