Qin Yuan saw her like this and thought that Doctor Li’s words might not convince Sixth Lady Gu.
The oblivious Doctor Li continued, "If Madam were a man, she could climb high and see far, go boating or hiking, but as a woman, her activities are somewhat restricted. However, Marquis Mansion has large courtyards and many sceneries; taking more walks is good. Nowadays, the customs are open, and many women from ordinary families form clubs to go out and have fun, some even make trips to Wudang Mountain to worship Buddha."
Nanny Zhao clicked her tongue and said, "The Marquis Mansion is not a small household, you can’t be that casual. At most, you can stroll around the streets, or walk in the courtyard. During festivals, you can visit temples or Taoist shrines for outings like spring walks or snow watching, but you still need to inform other masters in the mansion, you can’t just go out and play by yourself."
Once you go out, it becomes a big affair, bustling around to settle the whole family, and there’s no interest left.
The two talked lively while Sixth Lady Gu remained silent, letting Doctor Li write the prescription before she said indifferently, "Thank you, Doctor Li."
Doctor Li had just had a conversation with Qin Yuan about the methods of preventing illness and said, "I need to check everyone else in the courtyard, moreover, the clothes of those who have come in close contact with patients must be boiled with medicinal water, do not slack off in the slightest. Don’t let the little masters get well while others get sick, if it drags on for a long time, it will greatly harm the vitality, and the health will be ruined."
Sixth Lady Gu said, "Since Doctor Li said so, then please trouble yourself."
Nanny Zhao hurried to gather the maids and nannies in the courtyard, setting up a table for Doctor Li to diagnose conveniently.
Xiao Dong and Qin Yuan stood by to accompany them.
Qin Yuan was watching Doctor Li diagnose when she felt someone tugging at her sleeve. She thought Xiao Dong had something to say, but when she turned, it was Nanny Zhao.
Qin Yuan: "?"
Nanny Zhao whispered, "Come with me for a moment."
Qin Yuan: "..."
Nanny Zhao saw she didn’t move and was a bit displeased, relying on her seniority, she said, "Sixth Madam has something to ask you. You better be sensible and speak well."
Qin Yuan wished she could cover her face with her sleeve and escape using an Earth Escape Technique.
Nanny Zhao saw the servant being unperceptive and was about to lose her temper.
Then Xiao Dong spoke up, "Nanny, it seems my master is calling you for something urgent."
Nanny Zhao left with a dark face but not before giving Qin Yuan a fierce glare, muttering something under her breath. Although it was unclear, one could guess she was cursing her.
Qin Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, but staying like this wasn’t a solution.
Nanny Zhao, with this idea in mind, would seize the chance to inquire about the affairs in the mansion.
Xiao Dong said, "Big Bro, please get the medicine my master prepared; it’s kept in the house, guarded by another elder brother. My master made this medicine yesterday; taking it can prevent illness."
Qin Yuan nodded.
Doctor Li glanced over while instructing Nanny Zhao to burn all the clothes previously used by the little young ladies and replace them with clean ones, also asking about some other trivial matters.
By the time Nanny Zhao had some free time, the person was already gone.
Xiao Dong slapped his forehead, seemingly remembering something suddenly, saying, "Master, did you put the prepared medicine in the medicine box?"
Doctor Li replied, "Yes."
Xiao Dong exclaimed regretfully, "Oh no, I got it mixed up. Master packed it without telling me; I even instructed that elder brother to help get the medicine. Who knows how long it’ll take going back and forth, let’s quickly divide the pills and catch up with him."
Doctor Li complained, "You muddle-headed child."
The two worked together to distribute a pill to each person, instructing that it should be swallowed with water half an hour after a meal to enhance one’s constitution, expel toxins, and prevent illness.
Everyone received theirs.
Doctor Li, along with Xiao Dong, took their leave, and Nanny Zhao had a little maid escort them out of the courtyard before she went to find Sixth Lady Gu to talk, saying, "That servant following along is quite insensible, dumb even, no idea whose child he is."
Sixth Lady Gu asked, "Haven’t you found out anything?"
Nanny Zhao shook her head and said, "Didn’t have time. Seeing him so slow-witted, even if called up for a talk, nothing could be extracted from him. I’ll wait until someone delivers the medicine and then inquire."
Sixth Lady Gu said, "I guess we’ll have to. That servant does seem somewhat familiar, but I can’t recall where I’ve seen him."