Chapter 2: Changing Medicine - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter
Chapter 2: Changing Medicine When Bai Mama, who had been taking care of her since childhood, mentioned Madam Feng, her originally happy expression fell, devoid of its usual vigor. In the previous life, after Madam's passing, this loyal servant Bai Mama also met a tragic end. Initially thought to be an accident, it now seemed that Bai Mama might have discovered traces of a spy and was silenced. Thinking of this, Feng Jinyao looked at the white strands of hair at her temples, feeling a wave of emotion. Loyal Bai Mama, I will not let you die unjustly again! "Cough, I don't know why, Wang Taishi's medicine has never stopped, but this cough doesn't seem to improve. I'm worried sick. Madam can't eat or sleep well and she has lost a lot of weight." As she spoke, Bai Mama adjusted the curtains for Feng Jinyao. The main room of Yunhai Courtyard was warm, dispelling the chill brought in by everyone from outside after a moment. Madam Feng lay on the bed, her complexion pale, her cheeks flushed, clearly sick for a long time. Madam Feng, who was already weak, struggled to sit up when she saw her daughter, her gaze filled with a hint of affection. "It's so cold, how did you come over? Aren't you afraid of catching a cold?" "I miss Mother very much, so I came to see you. How are you feeling, Mother?" Cough, cough. Madam Feng coughed again, covering her mouth with a handkerchief, afraid of infecting her daughter with her cough. After finally stopping, Bai Mama quickly brought a warm bowl of water and a clean handkerchief. "Sigh, I've been taking bitter medicine every day, but this cough won't stop. I haven't wanted to eat anything these past few days. Tomorrow is Mother's birthday, and I don't want to spoil her mood with my illness. You should go early and see if there's anything you can help with. And your second brother, he's nowhere to be seen all day. Tell him to behave himself, or else Father will come looking for him again." Madam Feng, although ill, never stopped worrying about her children. This cough started in the winter. At first, it was not serious, but after a few days of drinking chrysanthemum water, it worsened. Since there were children in her eldest son's room, Madam Feng forbade the members of the main family from visiting to prevent the illness from spreading. Feng Jinyao reached out to feel her mother's forehead, which didn't have a fever, but after this series of words, Madam Feng began coughing again. Watching her mother cough severely but still trying to suppress it so as not to worry her, Feng Jinyao's nose tingled. The clothes that used to fit well now seemed empty, and even her slender arms had become much thinner, with unsightly veins bulging on the back of her hands. She also remembered how her mother couldn't speak before she passed away in her previous life, just tears streaming down her face. Feng Jinyao couldn't hold back any longer. With a slight sob, she threw herself into her mother's arms. If it weren't for Bai Mama supporting her from behind, she might have knocked Madam Feng over. Madam Feng felt sorry for her daughter. After all, she was still a young child. Madam's illness had caused her a lot of worry over the past few months. She patted her back one after another, just like when she used to coax her to sleep when she was young. "It's okay, I just coughed a few times more. It's probably because it's too cold outside, and I feel weak all over and don't feel like eating. It'll be better after winter. In the spring, when the sun is warm, your peach blossom wine and peach blossom pastries will make me crave them." With a chuckle, Feng Jinyao was amused by her mother's playful words. Such laughter and joy had finally returned, and she secretly vowed in her heart that in this life, she would protect her mother and not let anyone in the Feng family die unjustly, nor let any dirt be thrown on the Feng family's reputation! Even if the people behind her had immense power and the road ahead was difficult, she would not compromise. The reputation of the prestigious families in the capital and the noble ladies of the world were nothing compared to the well-being of her family. If someone dared to tarnish their kindness, she would take action, no matter how despicable the means, as long as she could protect them! Bai Mama quickly brought a large cloak woven with floral patterns to cover Madam Feng and helped her to the table. On the Eight Immortals table, the maids had set up a breakfast feast. A plate of thin-skinned spring rolls, a plate of white jade dumplings, two bowls of light millet porridge, and Feng Jinyao's favorite milk cakes exuded a fragrant aroma. The uncomfortable breakfast from before now seemed appetizing with her daughter's company. After eating half a bowl of porridge and a few spring rolls, Madam Feng couldn't eat anymore. After wiping the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief, she heard someone entering the room behind her, holding a steaming bowl of medicinal soup, which made Feng Jinyao's heart skip a beat. Although she still had a smile on her face, her heart was as cold as ice. "Madam, the medicine is ready. Please drink it while it's hot." Amber handed over the medicine. Madam Feng found it difficult to swallow this medicine, and somehow, every time she drank it, her throat felt uncomfortable and triggered a cough. She didn't want to show this side of herself in front of her daughter, so she waved her hand and said to Amber, "I just finished eating, so it's not good to take medicine now. Besides, the medicine is too hot. Let it cool down for a while before drinking." Feng Jinyao watched coldly as Amber seemed to want to say something more, but then Yunxu's voice came from outside. "Miss, I brought the hair oil you asked me to buy. Is this the jasmine scent you wanted?" "Come in." "Yes." Yunxu, who had been with Feng Jinyao for many years, naturally didn't want others to know about the medicine being bought secretly, so she casually made up a lie. Feng Jinyao smiled at her cleverness. "Mother has been sick at home for a long time. I heard that the Xun family in the south of the city has some new types of hair oil that are very comfortable to use and have a light and elegant scent. So I asked Yunxu to buy some. How about using this for Grandmother's birthday tomorrow?" "Good, good." "Then please ask Bai Mama to bring some hot water. I see that Mother is in good spirits, so let's try this hair oil for her." "Miss understands Madam so well. Madam has been saying that her hair is a bit tangled lately." After saying this, Yunxu glanced deeply at the box of hair oil and followed Bai Mama out. Feng Jinyao secretly admired her. She was indeed from the Bai family, quickly understanding her mistress's intentions. Fortunately, Bai Mama had been loyal in her past life, otherwise Feng Jinyao would have suspected her first! After everyone left, Feng Jinyao put away her playful expression and said seriously to Madam Feng, "Mother, please don't drink that medicine again. I suspect someone has added something inappropriate to your medicine. So I secretly sent Yunxu to the Ren family in the south of the city. Their cough medicine is the most famous. You might as well give it a try." Madam Feng was skeptical. It was hard for her to believe that there was a spy among her maids who had been with her for decades. After a while, she whispered, "Do you suspect Amber?"
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