Chapter 1014: Chapter 48, Some Differences (Part 1)
After selecting a few Medical Books, Nalan Jinlian left the study with her attendants.
The old Marquess watched, his thoughts shifted slightly as he looked at the departing Nalan Jinlian, remaining silent for a long time.
Knowing Nalan Jinlian’s identity, there were many things he couldn’t do, and many words he couldn’t say.
With the books in hand, Nalan Jinlian arrived at the Plum Forest, where Mrs. Xu was still picking plum blossoms.
Seeing Nalan Jinlian, she smiled and said, "Did you find some books you enjoy reading?"
"Not really, I just picked a few at random, I’ll take a look later!" Nalan Jinlian softly murmured.
"Well then, let’s first go to your mother’s courtyard, where she’ll brew plum blossom tea for you to drink!"
"Alright!"
The mother and daughter chatted happily as they headed to Mrs. Xu’s courtyard.
Nalan Jinlian helped pick some plum blossoms, and Mrs. Xu instructed Madam Zhao to take them down to crush, then bring the juice to a boil and add some tea leaves.
The whole room was filled with the delightful fragrance of plum blossoms.
"Try it, do you like this taste?" Mrs. Xu poured a cup and pushed it in front of Nalan Jinlian.
"Thank you, Mother!"
Nalan Jinlian gently sniffed before taking a sip, "The taste is really nice, very fragrant and sweet. How did you come up with this, Mother? It’s truly ingenious!"
Mrs. Xu smiled, "It was something I randomly thought of in the past, but if you like it, have another cup, and later let Madam Zhao make plum blossom paste for you to eat!"
"Alright, I’ll stay here with Mother today and not go back!"
Mrs. Xu laughed, "Then don’t go back, let’s have a good chat between us, mother and daughter!"
"Okay!"
Despite saying that, Nalan Jinlian ended up spending the day reading Medical Books.
The more she read, the more shocked she became.
In the past, she could remember almost everything in the books at a glance, and could even come up with various prescriptions and alter them according to the severity of the illness.
In her past, she must have been skilled in medicine, and quite accomplished.
But why isn’t there a single Medical Book in Qinglian Garden?
The maids never mentioned her medical skills.
What exactly are these people hiding from her?
Nalan Jinlian looked up at Mrs. Xu, who was engrossed in embroidery, her mother.
Looking closely, there wasn’t as much resemblance as imagined. Mrs. Xu was genuinely kind to her, more so than Nalan Bo and the rest of the household.
Mrs. Xu sensed Nalan Jinlian’s gaze and looked up to smile at her, "What is it?"
"Mother is truly beautiful!"
Mrs. Xu laughed, "You child, you even tease your mother!"
"I mean every word, why does Mother not believe it?"
"Silly child, how could Mother not believe you!" Mrs. Xu said, pulling Nalan Jinlian’s hand, "You are Mother’s dear treasure, truly a blessing to me!"
Mrs. Xu wasn’t lying.
Because of Nalan Jinlian’s status, she had to have a legitimate mother, so even though Nalan Bo disliked her immensely, he didn’t dare divorce or harm her.
As for that woman in the rear courtyard, did she really think she could safely give birth?
Dream on!
Nalan Jinlian sweetly chuckled, "Mother is the one with the gift of gab!"
"Cheeky!"
Madam Zhao made some plum blossom paste, and Nalan Jinlian consumed a bowl, "Madam Zhao’s skills are truly superb!"
"Would Miss like another bowl?" Madam Zhao asked.
"Yes!"
In the early afternoon, the old matriarch of the Nalan family returned with the young ladies of the household, and after a moment’s hesitation, Nalan Jinlian went with Mrs. Xu to pay her respects.
Upon entering the old matriarch’s courtyard, laughter could be heard from inside.
The mother and daughter exchanged a glance.
It seemed this visit to the palace went very smoothly.
"The maids greet the Third Madam and the Sixth Miss!"
Mrs. Xu nodded slightly, and she and Nalan Jinlian entered the small hall.
There they saw Nalan Mingzhu sitting beside the old matriarch of the Nalan family, chatting and laughing happily.
Nalan Jinlian was slightly taken aback...