Xiao Xitian blinked in surprise, "Who's here?"
Xiao Jinheng was also curious. It was almost dark, so who would come to visit them?
Steward Li smiled and said, "Several people have arrived. They say they are from the Jingbei General's Mansion, and they've come specifically to see the little county princess!"
Xiao Jinheng: "..."
Well, after all that, it turned out they weren't looking for him.
Xiao Xitian let out a soft "Mm," tilting her head. "People from the General's Mansion? Could they be the concubines..."
After saying that, she put down her paper and trotted out.
She was just thinking of visiting the concubines at the General's Mansion, and now they had come to her...
Xiao Jinheng breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Steward Li. "The concubines of the General's Mansion are honored guests. Steward Li, please prepare some snacks and tea to entertain them!"
"Certainly!" Steward Li replied with a smile and then called for the maids and servants to prepare refreshments.
In the main hall.
"Oh my, Xitian is a county princess now. You're truly bringing honor to your uncle!" the Second Madam said, holding Xiao Xitian's hand tightly.
The Fourth Madam, upon hearing this, quickly leaned closer to Xiao Xitian. "Sweetie seems to have lost some weight. It won't do to have no one to look after you when you come to the capital! Tomorrow, I'll send two trustworthy maids to the mansion to serve Sweetie with her meals and daily life..."
The Second Madam and the Fourth Madam had been called to Beijiang by Gu Zhenshan and had been through quite a bit. Now, their bellies finally showed signs of pregnancy.
Xiao Xitian couldn't help but stifle a laugh. "No need, concubine mothers. I can take care of myself. Besides, Brother Jiang Tun is also in the capital, and he'll help me with any urgent matters..."
The concubines were too enthusiastic. Ever since they entered the room, they had been chatting with her non-stop.
"Sweetie!"
The Second Madam whispered into Xiao Xitian's ear with a mischievous smile, "What medicine did you give your uncle? Hmph, that fellow, he almost wore me out. It's thanks to that medicine that my Fourth Concubine and I are both pregnant..."
"Yes, yes, Sweetie, you are the great benefactor of our General's Mansion!" the Fourth Madam said, beaming with joy.
Xiao Xitian's cheeks flushed slightly as she heard this. She said helplessly, "As long as it's effective, that's good. If your uncle's medicine runs out, remember to ask me for more..."
It was originally medicine for treating infertility in livestock, but unexpectedly, it had a miraculous effect on her uncle, making him more vigorous than a young man.
"Sweetie, your medical skills are so good, and you're so smart and cute. Whoever marries you in the future will be blessed for eight lifetimes!"
As the Second Madam spoke, she picked up Xiao Xitian and placed her on her lap. "I wish you were my daughter. You're so lovable..."
"Hey, hey, hey, Second Sister, what are you doing? Put Sweetie down quickly!"
The Fourth Madam frowned and stepped forward, snatching Xiao Xitian away. "She's the little county princess of Dongping now. What if you hurt her?"
Second Madam: "..."
What, is the little county princess made of paper? She'll break if you touch her?
Besides, weren't you holding her quite happily too? How dare you say that about me.
Xiao Xitian, with a helpless expression, said, "By the way, why don't I see the Third Madam?"
The Third Madam was Zhen Meili, who was Gu Zhenshan's favorite back then...
Ever since returning from Dashui Village, Gu Zhenshan had been displeased with her. The reason was simple: she had always spoken ill of and belittled the old Yun family.
A foolish woman didn't deserve to be doted upon.
"You mean Meili?"
When Zhen Meili was mentioned, the Second Madam's face darkened, and she snorted, "She ran away from home..."
"What, what?" Xiao Xitian's eyes widened. "Why would she run away from home out of the blue?"
This woman was too much of a troublemaker.
No wonder her uncle disliked her.
This time, before the Second Madam could answer, the Fourth Madam interjected, "She said the master no longer loved her, that he found her appearance to be fading, so she took Xiaocui and moved out to live alone. Hmph, in my opinion, she's just trying to gain sympathy, hoping the master will beg her to come back..."
"But she can't even think of that. The master is constantly fighting enemies in Beijiang. How could he have the time to bother with her trivial matters? Besides, even if Meili moves out to live alone, she's still the master's concubine. This status cannot be changed unless she wants to divorce the master and find a new love elsewhere, but she doesn't have that right either..."
Xiao Xitian couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
How could her uncle, with his stubborn temper, possibly take Zhen Meili back?
The fate of this Third Madam would likely be very miserable.
"Sweetie, you're good at medicine. Come and feel my belly for me. Can you tell if I'm carrying a boy or a girl?" the Fourth Madam asked expectantly.
Upon hearing this, the Second Madam also eagerly took Xiao Xitian's hand. "Come, feel for Second Concubine first!"
Xiao Xitian: "..."
If she could tell whether it was a boy or a girl just by feeling the pulse, wouldn't she be a divine doctor?
"Second Concubine, Fourth Concubine, I can't tell!" Xiao Xitian was almost in tears and laughter.
The Fourth Madam blinked and pulled Xiao Xitian closer. "Anyway, regardless of what happens, if it weren't for your help, my sister and I wouldn't be pregnant. Tell me, what gift do you want? Concubine will buy it for you right now..."
"My dear Fourth Sister, why are you so superficial?" the Second Madam glared at her. "Does Sweetie look like someone who would ask for things?"
She really didn't know how to handle things.
"If we're going to give a gift, it should be something meaningful!"
The Second Madam crouched down in front of Xiao Xitian. "When we get back, Second Concubine will personally make a few dresses for you. They'll look beautiful when you wear them. Concubine will also give you her best hair ornaments and jewelry. Wearing them will be so impressive!"
Xiao Xitian: "..."
So, how long were these two concubines going to thank her?
But it was good this way. With her parents not around, the entire Yun Mansion was rather bleak.
Now that the concubines were chatting and laughing with her, the mansion could at least have some warmth...
The next morning, in a prefecture city in the southern part of the Great Liang Kingdom.
A young man wearing a straw hat led a horse-drawn cart through the streets, accompanied by a fourteen or fifteen-year-old shop assistant.
"Shopkeeper, this cart is almost full. Let's buy another cart when we get to the carriage and horse market..." the shop assistant suggested.
The young man listened and glanced back at the goods on the cart. "Don't worry, one cart is enough!"
Once they reached the market, his 'cutting-edge' goods would be snapped up by people in an instant. He wasn't afraid of not being able to sell them...
And the money would flow into his pocket like water.
That's right, this young man was Yun Erman, who had gone south to do business. The shop assistant was someone he had hired.
This business trip had made him a fortune, enough to last him several years after he returned...
As the two were walking, they suddenly heard a shout from behind, "You two, stop!"