Chapter 504: Chapter 505, Crisis of the Duan Family
Ruan Wanrong’s heart skipped a beat.
She had thought about having Yun Jinnian examine Duan Qimeng since Barrenwort was a powerful poison, and it was better to start the treatment early.
Yun Jinnian, being astute, understood Ruan Wanrong’s thoughts.
"Brother-in-law Duan, why don’t I take your pulse to get a fresh perspective? With a poison like Barrenwort, long-term care is needed, but getting an early start is also good. Let’s call over the other members of the household as well, I will take each of their pulses in turn to determine their conditions!"
Duan Qimeng was pleased to hear this.
"Good, good, I will go call them right now, but it’s not quite appropriate to stay here. Let’s wait in the flower hall, and you sisters can come over after you’ve had a chat!"
"Alright!"
Duan Qimeng left, clearly delighted.
Ruan Wanrong watched him go and couldn’t help but sigh, "Everything is fine with him, it’s just that he’s too sentimental!"
"Sentimentality is good, sentimentality means one can love deeply!"
Yun Jinnian said, taking Ruan Wanrong’s hand.
Ruan Wanrong thought about it and agreed.
If Duan Qimeng hadn’t been so devoted, she wouldn’t have married him.
She entered the courtyard holding Yun Jinnian’s hand, where pavilions, towers, artificial mountains, flowing water, and little bridges were exquisitely arranged.
"How unique!" Yun Jinnian exclaimed in admiration.
"If you like it, come by more often!"
"Yes, I will definitely come often!"
With so many in the Duan Family affected by Barrenwort, she had no choice but to visit.
The two entered a small hall, which was also uniquely and elegantly decorated, exuding an aura of wealth.
Ruan Wanrong let Shi Jiayu, Hemei, and Henuan go have some tea and snacks, while she and Yun Jinnian talked for a while.
"You all go ahead!"
Since Yun Jinnian had agreed, Shi Jiayu, Hemei, and Henuan did not hesitate to put down the medicine box and follow Ruan Wanrong’s maid out of the hall, leaving only Yun Jinnian and Ruan Wanrong inside.
"Sister Ruan, I’m really sorry for not being able to come to your wedding!"
Ruan Wanrong laughed, "Silly girl, you were out of the capital on important business, my little romance is nothing in comparison. I’m relieved now that I see you’ve returned safely!"
Yun Jinnian smiled, opened the medicine box, and handed a porcelain bottle to Ruan Wanrong, "Sister Ruan, this is for you, keep it safe and don’t just give it away to anyone!"
"Such a precious thing, you should keep it for yourself, why give it to me!"
"You could give one pill to the old madam, she will certainly remember the favor. In the future, with her backing you in the Duan Family, no one will be able to bully you!"
Ruan Wanrong thought it over and found it reasonable.
"Then I won’t be polite!" she said, reaching out to take it before continuing, "Grandmother gave me the deeds to three stores for you."
"For what purpose?"
"As a thank-you gift!"
Yun Jinnian laughed, "I came to the Duan Family for your sake, and besides, the Duan Family has already provided a thank-you gift!"
"Those were from before, these are for now, to encourage you to treat her with even more care. Don’t be shy, take them, these stores are in excellent locations and are guaranteed to bring in a vast income no matter the business," Ruan Wanrong urged.
Yun Jinnian thought for a moment, "Alright then, I’ll accept them!"
"There’s one more thing, the uncles and brothers in the family have given thank-you gifts as well, and you shouldn’t hesitate to accept those too!"
Yun Jinnian felt that Ruan Wanrong was a bit off, "Sister Ruan, have you encountered any trouble?"
Otherwise, why would she persuade her to accept the thank-you gifts from the Duan Family?
"It’s not really trouble, just that someone is targeting the Duan Family. As imperial merchants for many years, they have accrued a significant amount of silver. Though money is a good thing, for the Duan Family, it’s like a death knell. Someone is secretly working against them, but my husband has investigated for over a year and still hasn’t uncovered anything!"