Chapter 494: Chapter 495: A Connoisseur
Old Madam Dai was a discerning person; in her younger years, she too had traveled far and wide. It was only after she grew older, married, and had children that she settled in the Capital City.
Snow Lotus, she had once possessed it as well, but had later used it all up.
Yet unexpectedly, Yun Jinnian’s first gift was such a valuable item.
The Marquis Residence had Silver; they could buy any treasure, but some life-saving elixirs could not be purchased.
"Hmm," Yun Jinnian nodded, "Please bring a cup of warm water!"
No sooner had she spoken than a maid answered and dashed out, moving so quickly that before one could blink, she had vanished.
Yun Jinnian paused, stunned.
"These girls, they sure have quick feet!" Old Madam Dai laughed, her eyes and eyebrows full of satisfaction.
Yun Jinnian smiled.
It wasn’t long before the warm water was brought in, and everyone watched Yun Jinnian closely, wanting to learn how she did it so they could later administer medicine to the old madam in the same manner.
Yun Jinnian had someone bring a clean cup, placed a medicinal pill inside, then poured in the warm water and gently shook it, waiting for the pill to dissolve.
A rich fragrance of lotus enveloped the air, spreading from the room and windows outward.
Refreshing to the core.
"How fragrant!"
Mrs. Dai Hanmi exclaimed softly, inhaling deeply.
Mrs. Qu too closed her eyes, enjoying and savoring the moment as she deeply inhaled.
Yun Jinnian smiled lightly, "Grandmother, it’s ready, please drink it!"
"I used to take pills directly; this is the first time I’ve used warm water to dissolve them!" Old Madam Dai commented.
Her eyes turned slightly red.
Though Yun Jinnian was not her biological granddaughter, she felt deeply indebted to her.
Regardless of whether she could become a bride of the Dai Family in the future, she must be cherished and respected by them, just like someone held dear in the palm of their hand.
Assisted by Yun Jinnian’s hand, the old madam drank the medicinal water, a delicate fragrance lingering in her mouth, an unprecedented and refreshing taste that would not dissipate.
Yun Jinnian poured more warm water into the cup, swirled it around, and said, "Grandmother, please drink this water as well!"
"I’ll do as you say!"
Old Madam Dai drank the water in the cup as told.
Only then did Yun Jinnian explain, "This medicinal pill is very potent, and since it is grandmother’s first time taking it, it must be dissolved in warm water. First, so that the medicinal effect can be quickly activated, and second, it’s also beneficial for grandmother’s health!"
"What you say makes sense!" Old Madam Dai replied, dribbling saliva down her chin.
Dai Hanmi quickly wiped Old Madam Dai’s mouth and replaced the handkerchief with a clean one.
Yun Jinnian’s gaze swept lightly across the room, only then realizing that the handkerchiefs used by the lady and maids of the Marquis Residence were all the same: immaculately white, without even a single flower embroidered on them.
The Marquis Residence, from top to bottom, was united and filial.
The family exhibited a harmonious atmosphere, which was comforting to behold.
Yun Jinnian smiled and presented a porcelain bottle, "Grandmother, this is for you. It contains fourteen more pills, which is just the right amount for your next fourteen days!"
Old Madam Dai accepted it, holding Yun Jinnian’s hand without speaking a word.
But these medicinal pills were certainly of great value; let alone fifteen pills, even buying one at an exorbitant price could be impossible.
The atmosphere became somewhat stagnant for a moment.
The Marchioness was also deeply moved; she did not know what kind of extraordinary encounter Yun Jinnian had had outside, but bringing these pills to the Marquis Residence stirred and touched her inside.
She thought to herself that if Yun Jinnian’s marriage to her son did not work out, she would accept Yun Jinnian as her adopted daughter and petition for a noble title for her at the palace.
Mimi’s age was also right for her to receive a title as well.
Dai Hanmi hurriedly said, "What about mine, mine? Grandmother has so many, I should have at least one, shouldn’t I?"