Chapter 18: Successful Takeover

  Yao Cunhui and Lixiang, Qinxiang saw off Yao Lao Ye's group. Seeing that Yao Shizan had already fallen asleep, Yao Cunhui called Lixiang and Qinxiang to the next room to talk separately.

  She deliberately separated the two and called Lihua in first, letting Honglian accompany Xiangxiang to wait in the outer hall. She wouldn't give them any chance to collude or time to go ask Madam Ma for some crooked idea. Anyway, she was carrying out her father's orders now, and Lihua and Xiangxiang probably didn't have the nerve to dare oppose her at this moment.

  Yao Cunhui's questions seemed casual and random, but were actually extremely detailed, thoroughly inquiring about Yao Shi Zan's daily life, work schedule, food, clothing, shelter, and travel. Before long, Li Xiang felt overwhelmed, beads of sweat began to form on his forehead, and he felt a sense of dizziness.

  She felt for the first time that Second Miss was really scary!

  Yao Cunhui looked calm and composed, but in reality she was more exhausted than Li Xiang. However, she couldn't show it, this first move had to be decisive, or else it would be difficult to subdue her next time!

  After asking them questions, Yao Cunhui returned to Luomei Courtyard when it was already time for dinner.

  She was exhausted, washed her face, cleaned her hands, and leaned against the couch, almost too lazy to move, but in her heart, she felt exceptionally relieved and pleased. Her younger brother's crisis had finally been resolved! She believed that for a long time, Ma would not dare to mess with Yao Shizan again, unless she was really crazy!

  In her memory, before rebirth, she was at least the wife of Xieyang Hou. At that time, although she had a lame leg and an introverted personality, the imperial edict was still there, and people in the upper class of the capital knew something about her, including the famous Liu Taisheng.

  That day, she and her elder sister went out, and she took the opportunity to go see Dr. Liu. Two rare half-prescriptions easily opened the door of Dr. Liu's house, and she saw Dr. Liu himself.

  She said that she had no other request, only asking Dr. Liu to diagnose and treat her younger brother's illness as it was, and then she would offer these two complete prescriptions.

  Where in the world is such a good thing so cheap? Dr. Liu asked straightforwardly that he wanted to know the truth.

  Yao Cunhui smiled slightly and told Liu Taizhen that her younger brother was frail, the only son of her father's generation, extremely spoiled. They had invited famous doctors to prescribe medicine, all of which were highly nourishing, but they didn't consider whether her younger brother could take it or not. She had tried to persuade them many times, but her father was stubborn and refused to listen. In desperation, she begged Liu Taizhen to come and diagnose him once.

  He added another flattering sentence: "In the medical circle of the capital, your words are more true than the imperial edict. As long as you speak, I believe my father will definitely believe you!"

  Liu Taisheng had always been extremely proud of his own medical skills, and upon hearing this, he felt relieved in his heart, couldn't help but reveal a smile, and nodded repeatedly in deep agreement.

  It was a small matter for him, and Yao Cunhui's outstanding temperament, elegant demeanor, and measured pace had already won his heart. Her loving care for her younger brother also moved him, but more importantly, those two incomplete prescriptions would keep him awake at night for the rest of his life if he couldn't get them whole!

  The two reached an agreement, and Yao Cunhui expressed his intentions. This led to the encounter between Liu Taigong at the tea house and Old Master Yao, as well as Zhang Dafu's sudden departure from the city due to urgent business.

  And in order not to make his father lose face, Yao Cunhui asked Liu Taai to keep the agreement between them confidential.

  As for Yao Shizan's sudden headache, it was a deliberate act he had discussed with Yao Cunhui. Yao Shizan naturally followed his second sister's instructions, and when she said that if things went well, he wouldn't have to drink such bitter medicine again in the future, he agreed wholeheartedly.

  Everything went smoothly and she finally got what she wanted!

  She didn't guess wrong, there are indeed signs of Ma's involvement here, but who knows how Ma will explain it to Father!

  The next morning, Yao Cunhui went to pay respects to Madam Ma on the way and happened to meet her elder sister, so the two sisters went together.

  Ma's eyes were slightly red and swollen, as if she had cried a lot yesterday. However, her face and expression looked fine, no different from before.

  Yao Cunhui felt deeply disappointed, and as expected, Ma Shi was not simple. The son who was placed in his father's heart was manipulated by her and still managed to escape unscathed! It is unknown how Ma Shi cleverly explained herself in front of Old Master Yao yesterday, but in short, she got forgiveness from Father!

  Regardless of whether there was a backing from her maternal family, she had indeed obtained her father's forgiveness. The inner house of the Yao Mansion was still her domain.

  Although Yao Cunhui knew that for the sake of benefits and to make Ma's father a high-ranking official, his father would never forgive Ma, let alone divorce her!

  But after such a big thing happened, Ma was still sitting in front of him, intact and unharmed, except for a slightly red and swollen eye socket, Yao Cunhui felt suffocated.

  In his father's eyes, nothing is more important than interest! She shouldn't have had any illusions about him in the first place, should she?!

  Ma saw her sisters today, especially Yao Cunhui. What good face could she have? She just said a few words and then waved her hand to dismiss them.

  Yao Cunhui's sister had just come out of the main courtyard of the Ma family, walking on the cobblestone path in the garden, when she saw Alan, who was standing beside Mao Shi, running over from under a red maple tree in front with a smile. It seemed as if she had been waiting for them on purpose.

  "Big Miss, Second Miss!" Alan smiled and stepped forward to pay his respects, saying to Yao Cunhui: "Second Miss, our madam got some osmanthus lotus seed sugar and rose watermelon seeds yesterday. Knowing that you love to eat them, she specially invites you to come over for a visit! Big Miss can also go together!"

  Yao Cun Jia didn't like to get involved with the Mao family in the first place, and now that Ah Lan had made it clear she only wanted to invite Yao Cun Hui alone, she smiled and said: "Thank you for your kind intentions, Second Aunt, but I still have some needlework to do back in my room, so I won't be going!" As she spoke, she gave a faint smile and a secret signal to Yao Cun Hui, then bid her farewell and left with Qing He.

  Yao Cunhui glanced at Alan and smiled: "It's rare for Second Aunt to think of me, I should have gone to visit Second Aunt earlier!" Then he ordered Alan to lead the way, and followed Alan with Hongzhi to the Tongli Courtyard in the second house.

  Yao Cun Hui secretly sneered in her heart, and Mao Shi couldn't wait to call her over, thinking of doing something she was well aware of. So, she deliberately brought Hong Zhi by her side. Even if Hong Zhi was shocked again, she wouldn't betray her master, and sooner or later would bring the message to Ma Shi.

  "Second Aunt!" Yao Cunhui smiled and entered the main courtyard of Tangli, where Mrs. Mao lived, calling out to her with a smile.

  Tangli Courtyard is located in the northeast of Yao Fu, it's a very large three-entry courtyard with a complete set of buildings including the main hall, back hall, east and west wings, ear rooms, as well as two large suites across the yard. It also comes with a small but exquisite garden.

  The Mao family is indeed a scholarly family, the courtyard is tastefully decorated, with artificial hills and rocks arranged in a harmonious manner, the scenery is bright and serene, with a touch of elegance, rare flowers and plants are planted in between, creating a picturesque scene at every step.

  "Ah, Hui'er is here!" Mrs. Mao was sitting on a beautiful daybed by the window, teaching seven-year-old Yao Cunyan to embroider flowers. She wore a loose-fitting jacket with large sleeves in a pale green color embroidered with small white flowers, her hair was tied up loosely and adorned with two teardrop-shaped jade pendants that swayed gently as she moved, revealing her languid beauty.

  Mrs. Mao smiled and stood up, ordering Ya Cunyi to see the second sister, then called the nurse to take her out to play, brushed her clothes, raised her hand and smiled to invite Ya Cunhui to sit down, and said with a smile: "Hui'er is really polite, if Auntie didn't send someone to invite you, I'm afraid she wouldn't have thought of coming either!"

  As they spoke, the little maid brought up tea and sweet pastries.

  "Where's the need for that! It's rather embarrassing for Hui'er!" Yao Cunhui got up to receive the tea and sat back down, smiling shyly with her head lowered: "It's just that I didn't want to disturb Second Aunt's peace!"

  "Second Aunt is always idle, it's too quiet, can't wait for you to come and chat!" Mrs. Mao said with a sigh of complaint and playfulness, casting a glance at Yao Cunhui. She was wearing a white-based Hangzhou silk jacket embroidered with large, delicate peony flowers, under which was a plain white satin long skirt. On her hair bun was pinned a pomegranate-red gemstone hairpin flower. Her eyebrows were gentle and elegant, with a hint of playfulness, her eyes shining brightly, the corners of her mouth slightly raised in a smile. Her slender, pale hands held a celadon tea bowl, and she sat there so casually, exuding an air of calmness and composure that was as clear as water, making it impossible for people to look away.

  "From now on, I'm afraid you won't be idle either! I heard that Eldest Uncle has assigned you to take care of Zan'er from now on? Is it true?" Madam Mao's hand gently swayed the round fan, and the golden tassels on the handle swung back and forth.

  "Exactly!" Yao Cunhui smiled as if it was a matter of course, and what she said next was even more so: "Father said that Mother is too busy with household chores, afraid that she can't spare the energy, so I'll help Mother share her worries. Actually, what do I know? It's just going over there to take a look, urging Zan'er to eat well and rest well, and recover soon. The major decisions still need to be consulted with Father and Mother!"

  It's watertight again! Mao was secretly laughing coldly in his heart, but on the surface, he nodded in agreement and praised Yao Cun for being wise and understanding. He then asked suspiciously: "I heard that Liu Taisheng re-prescribed a new medicine for Zan yesterday? Always saying that Zan's body is weak, what kind of illness is this after all? Can Liu Taisheng explain it clearly?"

  Yao Cunhui smiled and said, "Second Aunt is right, it's just that my body is weak! Dr. Liu left a nourishing prescription, saying that after taking it for a period of time, I will see the effect."

  Mao's heart was disappointed, but his eyes lit up, and he leaned forward slightly, asking with a meaningful smile: "So, does that mean the prescription written by Dr. Zhang is no longer needed?"

  Yao Cunhui's heart tightened, and she subconsciously raised her eyes to look at Mao Shi, just as their gazes met, she lightly blinked and looked away.

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