While Sima Han was still thinking, Yi Zhixie on the side had already opened his mouth, saying he wanted to take Zheng Wei to see it.
Knowing that the two had misunderstood his meaning, Zheng Wei had no desire to explain.
By tomorrow night, they would naturally know.
Seeing Zheng Wei smile without speaking, Sima Han knew that Zheng Wei didn't want to go to the banquet, so he didn't ask further.
Yi Zhixie was also not interested. If he didn't need an opportunity to appear before the assembled courtiers, he wouldn't want to attend such a banquet.
It was nothing more than a group of people wearing false masks, sitting there, either flattering each other or scheming against each other. Once you've seen such a scene, you've had enough.
After leaving Siyang House, Princess Zande did not return to her own residence, but instead went to Prince Duan's mansion.
No one knew what Princess Zande discussed with Prince Duan. However, after Princess Zande stayed at Prince Duan's mansion for half an hour, she left looking exceptionally happy.
But Jiangyi, who followed Princess Zande out, was full of worry.
Several times she opened her mouth, wanting to say something to Princess Zande, but could not.
Princess Zande did not realize that her every move had been seen by others. She happily got into her carriage and ordered it to be taken to her residence.
Time flew by, and it was already the afternoon of the next day.
In Shian Courtyard, Yi Zhixie was with Namu Zhong, and Sima Han was with Yue Qingxin. All four were dressed in their finest attire.
Although all four were handsome and beautiful, they usually dressed very simply. Therefore, while they were beautiful, people became accustomed to it after seeing them for a while.
But today, in their formal attire, all four looked extraordinarily radiant.
Zheng Wei nodded with satisfaction, "Indeed, clothes make the man. In this get-up, I can hardly recognize your true selves."
Sima Han and Yue Qingxin burst into laughter upon hearing this. Zheng Wei's tongue was becoming increasingly venomous.
Yi Zhixie merely sneered and ignored Zheng Wei.
He was being magnanimous, knowing that Zheng Wei's current sharp tongue was definitely an act.
As for the occasional sharp remarks, he took them as a way for him to vent.
Why bother arguing with him?
The four of them got into the carriage and left, and Shian Courtyard immediately fell silent.
Lu Taobao took Bai Ying to his parents' place today. Since it was too far for Bai Ying to go home and reunite with her parents, Lu Taobao suggested they go to his parents' place.
After all, no matter what, Bai Ying was someone his parents had watched grow up.
Bai Ying was a little hesitant. If she left, her master would be alone for the New Year.
However, Fujiwara Shifui also urged her to go, so Bai Ying could only go with them.
With six people gone, in the entire Siyang House, apart from the servants, only Zheng Wei, Shen Xiaoming, Fujiwara Shifui, and Shen Xiaoyan who was unconscious on the bed, along with four clueless little brats remained.
Although there were few people, it was still the first New Year in the Imperial Capital. With so many servants at home, they couldn't just muddle through.
Zheng Wei first arranged for everyone to prepare the evening meal, and it was busy until dark.
Since it didn't snow, they simply set up dinner in the garden. Everyone sat down and had a lively dinner, which was quite festive.
However, looking at everyone toasting each other, and then at the empty seats beside him, Zheng Wei still felt a pang of sadness.
Just as Zheng Wei was about to offer New Year's blessings to everyone, Huofen suddenly ran over anxiously.
Although most of the servants were present, it was evening. When the cold wind picked up, the four children couldn't all go out together.
Huofen and Huo Ying did not come with the four nannies. As compensation, Zheng Wei gave them double the red envelopes.
Huofen and Huo Ying didn't care about this, but for the four nannies, this was an unexpected surprise.
After the New Year, when the four children turned one year old, they would likely return. They could save more money before returning, and their family's life would be easier then.
Seeing Huofen panting, sweating in the cold winter, Zheng Wei's heart sank.
Before Zheng Wei could ask what was wrong, Huofen blurted out, "Master, hurry and go see! The little miss is suddenly crying non-stop. The nanny says she might have a fever."
Upon hearing this, Zheng Wei shot up.
Without bothering with anything else, Zheng Wei stood up and headed for Shian Courtyard.
After a few steps, Zheng Wei stopped again, turned back to the people at the banquet, and said, "You all continue eating. Xiaoming, distribute the red envelopes to everyone later. Uncle Fan, bring someone with me, we'll need to prepare medicine later."
Fan Yong had only seen Huofen run over anxiously and didn't know why.
Hearing Zheng Wei call him, he instantly realized that someone must be sick.
There were very few people at home now, and seeing Zheng Wei's anxious look, it was almost a no-brainer that one of the young masters was sick.
With that in mind, Fan Yong wasted no more time.
He called his wife Qu Shi and son, and followed Zheng Wei.
Fan Yong's son was named Fan Cheng. After nearly a year of conditioning, Fan Cheng's originally frail body had improved a lot.
Of course, compared to normal people, he was still delicate, but in the past year, he had not only grown taller but also gained some weight.
Even his face had become much healthier. Previously, his face was pale with a grayish-blue tint.
Now, although still pale, there was a faint blush.
Hearing Fan Yong's instructions, Fan Cheng immediately got up and followed him to Shian Courtyard without delay.
Qu Shi followed behind her husband and son. Seeing Fan Cheng closely following Fan Yong's steps, a look of relief flashed in her eyes.
However, remembering Zheng Wei's appearance just now, and thinking that one of the young masters might be sick, she felt a bit anxious again.
These masters were their family's saviors.
When they needed it most, they bought them, not only providing food and clothing but also allowing two people who loved medicine to study it diligently, and giving them their own medicinal herb garden.
More importantly, their son, who was diagnosed as having only three months to live, was alive and well today, and his health was improving day by day.
Everything was thanks to the masters.
Now, Madam Shen was inexplicably unconscious, and the three young masters were suddenly separated from their mother. They had never been sick before, and now they had a fever. This was truly bad news.
Her thoughts raced, but Qu Shi's feet did not slow down.
They arrived at Shian Courtyard one after another. Fan Cheng's breathing was slightly rapid, but it was not a serious problem.
The young masters lived in the east wing room with the nannies, so after entering the gate of Shian Courtyard, Fan Yong and Fan Cheng headed towards the east wing room.
As they approached the east wing room, they heard the sharp, piercing cry of a child.
The two dared not delay any further. They lifted the curtain and walked in.
In the room, Zheng Wei held Ruan Ruan in his arms. Ruan Ruan was crying loudly, her little face red from crying.
A distance away from Zheng Wei, three other nannies held three other children.
Although these three were also crying, their faces were much better than Ruan Ruan's.
In comparison, Fan Yong knew that Ruan Ruan was the one who was sick.
As for the other three, they were crying because Ruan Ruan was crying; it was a child's instinctive reaction.
Zheng Wei was gently coaxing Ruan Ruan when he saw Fan Yong enter and quickly said, "Quick, come and take a look."
Fan Yong wasted no time, walked forward, and examined Ruan Ruan.
Half an hour later, Fan Yong withdrew his hand, "She has a fever. I'll go prepare and boil the medicine now, and give it to the little lady to take."
Zheng Wei nodded, signaling Fan Yong to hurry.
Fan Yong turned to leave, but after a few steps, he turned back and said, "Children are easily infected. Therefore, until the little miss fully recovers, the other three young masters should not be in contact with her."
Zheng Wei nodded upon hearing this. He had heard Shen Xiaoyan mention this before, and it was indeed true.
Therefore, he indicated that he understood and told Fan Yong to go prepare the medicine.
After Fan Yong left, Zheng Wei said to Huofen, "Go and get a few braziers, warm up the west wing room, and Ruan Ruan will stay there tonight."
Huofen agreed and quickly left the east wing room.
In just a quarter of an hour, Huofen returned.
"The west wing room is ready and can be used now."
Zheng Wei nodded upon hearing this and said to the other three nannies, "Take good care of them. If anything happens, come and find me across the way immediately."
After speaking, Zheng Wei, holding Ruan Ruan, followed by Huofen and Ruan Ruan's nanny, walked towards the west wing room.
Ruan Ruan cried incessantly along the way. Because she opened her mouth wide and inhaled cold air, she coughed violently.
This made her cry even more heartbroken.
Fortunately, the distance between the east and west wing rooms was not far, so they soon entered the west wing room.
Lifting the curtain and walking in, they were met with a burst of warm air. Zheng Wei nodded inwardly, his hand gently patting Ruan Ruan's back, and he softly coaxed her.
After another quarter of an hour or so, Fan Yong and his family of three returned.
Fan Yong carried a medicine box, and Fan Cheng also carried a cabinet, which contained something unknown.
As for Qu Shi, she was holding a wooden tray, on which was a bowl of dark medicine.
Qu Shi placed the wooden tray on the table and then said to Zheng Wei:
"The medicine is at the right temperature now, it can be given. Otherwise, it will probably get cold soon."
Zheng Wei frowned upon seeing the dark medicine, but he also knew that good medicine tastes bitter and there was nothing he could do about it. He could only pick it up and slowly place it at Ruan Ruan's lips.
Ruan Ruan did not know what she was about to eat, so she ate it obediently.
Unfortunately, after only a little bit, she cried even more fiercely than before.
Her head shook like a rattle, and she refused to eat another bite.
Fan Yong frowned, "She cannot do without medicine. Looking at the little lady's face, she has a high fever right now. If the fever is not reduced quickly..."
Hearing this, Zheng Wei's brows furrowed tightly. Looking at Ruan Ruan's appearance, his heart ached.
"Ruan Ruan, be good, let's eat the medicine, and then you won't suffer anymore."
Zheng Wei coaxed her softly, but it was useless.
What's more, at this very moment, Ruan Ruan even cried out, calling for her mother.
From the first time she could call out "Father," and say one word, to today calling out "Mother," and saying two words, it only took a few days.
Logically speaking, this should have been a happy event. After all, Ruan Ruan could say two words now.
But it was precisely at this moment that she could say them.