Madam Xu’s waking hours grew longer with each passing day.
Early this morning, she had someone help her to the banquet hall to receive greetings from her descendants.
When Xie Jiang and Xu Hengyi arrived, Madam Xu was speaking with Xu Hengyan.
Upon seeing Xie Jiang, Xu Hengyan immediately stood up. "Young Master Xie."
Xie Jiang nodded slightly. "Young Master Xu is also here."
Xu Hengyan, unlike his usual reserved demeanor, looked at her with a rare hint of eagerness.
Everything was proceeding as expected, and Xie Jiang’s heart remained undisturbed.
Madam Xu said kindly, "Little Xie has arrived. Have you eaten breakfast?"
Xu Hengyi stepped forward with a beaming smile to pay his respects. "Young Master Xie and I have already eaten. Has Grandmother eaten? From your complexion, it seems you're even better than yesterday."
While Xu Hengyan was Madam Xu’s most valued grandson, her most doted-upon and beloved was undoubtedly Xu Hengyi, who was closest to her.
Seeing Xu Hengyi, she broke into a smile. "I ate a bowl and a half of bird's nest porridge, and two golden silk rolls."
She then turned to Xie Jiang with a face full of smiles. "Young Master Xie's medical skills are perhaps even better than your elder brother's. I know my own body best; after sleeping each night, I feel so much more comfortable."
"That's unfair, Grandmother. Elder Brother just happened to be away from the capital. If he were here, he could also help you recover quickly," Xu Hengyi said with a hint of sourness.
It was one thing for Xie Jiang to surpass him, but he had resigned himself to it. He had long since become Xie Jiang's follower.
But how could his elder brother, a celestial being, be surpassed by this brat?
While Xu Hengyi was amusing Madam Xu, Xu Hengyan approached Xie Jiang and spoke formally.
"Thank you, Young Master Xie, for the sweet potatoes that Hengyi brought back yesterday. I wonder if you have any free time later. I would like to ask for your guidance on matters concerning sweet potatoes."
"I have no other arrangements today. After I finish the acupuncture for Madam, I will visit Young Master Xu for a cup of tea."
After speaking, Xie Jiang looked at Madam Xu. "Madam, to avoid catching a chill, perhaps we should proceed with the acupuncture in the inner chamber."
Madam Xu cooperated readily. "Yes, yes, let's return to the bedroom."
Maids and servants stepped forward to prepare to carry Madam Xu back to her chambers. Xu Hengyi directly crouched before the soft couch, patting his already broadening shoulders.
"I will carry Grandmother."
Madam Xu’s eyes crinkled with laughter. "My Hengyi is the most filial."
Madam Xu Er, with a look of pride, helped Madam Xu onto Xu Hengyi's back along with the servants.
Xu Hengyan did not seek to display himself at such moments. He was the heir of the Duke of Wei’s estate and understood his responsibilities.
The Duchess of Wei did not concern herself with such matters. Her eldest son was extraordinary from birth, and her second son was equally outstanding. No matter how much Madam favored Hengyi, her heart would always prioritize Hengyan.
Hengyan was the future of the Duke of Wei’s estate, and everyone in the estate would depend on Hengyan in the future.
Xie Jiang walked behind, her expression indifferent.
If it weren't for the damnable Xu Hengdan causing trouble, her grandmother should be enjoying family bliss in the Duke of Ding’s estate at this very moment.
However, Xie Jiang felt little sorrow at this time.
Because sorrow was useless.
She also didn't harbor much hatred.
She had not personally experienced the ruin of the original host's family, so she couldn't fully empathize.
But she would certainly avenge the original host's grievances.
Out of a sense of duty, she could not stand idly by.
Moreover, she was Song Er, and Song Er was her; there was no need to differentiate.
Even if she hadn't been Song Er from the start, after being beaten down by society time and again, she was now Song Er.
Xie Jiang felt they were unworthy.
The executioners were unworthy of such harmonious mother-son affection.
However, Xie Jiang would not intentionally cause trouble during the acupuncture because of this.
What was a little physical pain compared to that?
To witness the most outstanding descendants of the Xu family sink and struggle in the Nine Netherworld was the retribution they deserved.