Chapter 242: The Position of the Madam
The morning sun enveloped the high walls of Yuexi Mansion, and a hazy cloud-like glow appeared.
After Ning Yunxi took the pulse, her brows slightly frowned.
E-lan observed the expressions on his face and felt distressed.
Noticing the change in her expression, Ning Yunxi relaxed her brows and smiled.
"It's nothing serious, don't worry."
Her mood was seen through, and O-lan blushed and nodded.
"Yes."
Ning Yunxi gently touched the back of her hand as a gesture.
E-lan understood, withdrew her right hand, and then gave a brief account of the condition.
Ning Yunxi listened carefully, nodded occasionally in response, and after listening, gave the result.
"I have never seen the medicine used in your body before, so the doctor at Huichuntang was unable to find anything unusual. According to analysis, it must have been specially made by someone."
"The cure is simple. If you study the symptoms, you can choose the right medicine to relieve the bitter taste in your mouth."
"According to your pulse, I have already thought of how to use the medicine. Wait a moment, I will get the medicine for you."
Elan nodded respectfully.
"Thank you, Princess."
Ning Yunxi touched the silver ring, took the medicine from the medical space, put it into the porcelain bottle, and handed it to E'lan.
"Take one pill at a time with water. Wait for an hour and you will be cured."
E-lan stood up and bowed, thanked the emperor, and took the medicine with both hands.
Ning Yunxi walked to the tea table and took the initiative to pour her a glass of water.
Seeing this, Elan hurriedly followed and took the cup of water immediately.
"Thank you, Princess."
Seeing that she was nervous and uneasy, Ning Yunxi comforted her softly.
"Yuexi Mansion doesn't have such big rules, so take it easy and it won't get in the way."
E-Lan smiled back.
"Yes."
After saying this, his brows furrowed into determination, and he suppressed his bitterness and took the medicine with water.
Ning Yunxi gently stroked her back to help her calm down.
"This medicine is taken three times a day, one pill at a time. It does not mean that you should take it every day with three meals. The instructions mean that the maximum dose is three pills a day under safe use."
"If you use the medicine correctly, one pill will cure you. Keep the rest of the medicine. If you are attacked again, take one pill."
"Mrs. Teng is in charge of the Guardian Office, not a real member of the harem. She is more careless about household affairs than other ladies, so the people under her are so arrogant and rude."
"At that time, I asked you to choose Xie Mansion or Teng Mansion because I was still in Tongshitai and could not protect myself. Now, I have nothing to worry about and I am free. If the people in Teng Mansion are really not friendly, you can move to my place or move to Master Xie's place."
Elan smiled with relief and shook her head.
"Thank you, Princess."
"During this period, the master and the mistress have treated me like their own daughter. They have been so kind to me that I really can't bear to leave them."
Ning Yunxi patted her shoulders a few times and soon came up with an idea.
"You are filial, but it's a pity that you are always bullied by them. How can this go on? Later, I will ask Qiu Bi to bring a proposal to ask Madam Teng to hand over the power of the household to you."
When E-lan heard this, her face turned pale and she knelt down quickly.
"Princess, please think twice. I dare not do that!"
"Please take back your order, my lady. I have no intention of seizing power!"
Ning Yunxi saw this and helped her in time to avoid hurting her knee.
"I know you are kindhearted and don't have these thoughts. That's why you were bullied like this and even denied food."
"No need to say more, it's settled."
E'lan was filled with fear and wanted to kneel down, but she didn't have enough strength to resist the princess.
"But the power to run a household has always been in the hands of the mistress or the legitimate daughter. It is against etiquette for a servant to run the house."
Ning Yunxi frowned in pretended anger.
"You are disobeying my will. Isn't that against etiquette?"
E'lan's momentum became even weaker.
"The slaves dare not."
Ning Yunxi put away her anger and smiled instead.
"Okay, be obedient. You are weak and cannot starve. Remember to eat well and eat more foods that improve your body's nutrition."
"Don't worry, I'm here for you, just go back home with peace of mind."
E-lan felt ashamed and trembled.
"My Lord... this is really inappropriate."
Ning Yunxi immediately gave an order.
"Qiu Bi, show the guests away."
E Lan had no choice but to return to Teng Mansion as she was told.
After waiting for an hour, she began to taste the food. After making sure it tasted the same, she took the food back to the room.
In just a short while, I felt a bitter taste in my mouth again.
E-lan was stunned and spoke to herself subconsciously.
"This...what's going on? When did they do this?"
"This person's technique is extremely sophisticated, unlike the people in the Teng Mansion. I have seen most of their moves, and none of them are so hard to guard against."
"Has there been any new arrivals to the Teng Residence recently? I haven't heard about it."
"Fortunately, there is still medicine given by the princess. Take another pill."
If you take the medicine repeatedly and wait, you will finish three pills quickly and cannot take it again today.
Not surprisingly, before she knew it, she had fallen victim to something harmful again.
She didn't say anything. When Chu Wei asked about her condition, she lied and said she was cured, for fear that the master and the mistress would worry.
Her stomach started growling with hunger at night.
She felt so uncomfortable that she had to change her clothes and go to bed. After falling asleep, she no longer felt hungry.
After a quick shower, she changed into her pajamas and just as she lay down on the bed, several basins of cold water poured down, soaking her whole body.
"what!"
She screamed and turned around, accidentally falling to the ground. Looking back, she saw that the quilt and pillow were cold all over the bed, and she could no longer sleep.
"He doesn't allow me to eat or sleep. How can he be so evil?"
Although she was starving and cold, she did not dare to disturb the master and the mistress. She acted quietly, dried herself, and changed into pajamas.
Walking to the closet, she took out two quilts, spread them neatly on the floor, made her bed, and fell asleep.
She woke up in the morning and found herself lying in bed. She was confused and had no time to think about it when she heard a burst of even breathing not far behind her ear.
She turned around and saw Teng Yuru sleeping in the same bed. Her pupils shrank and she was shocked.
"Old...Master..."
After a moment of stunned silence, she reacted in time and was about to get up from the bed when the door was suddenly pushed open.
Mrs. Teng, Wei Chushuang, walked in with a smile and chatted casually.
"Last night, I came back late, so I didn't disturb you, Master. The princess sent someone to tell you that the head of the household..."
Having said this, I was stunned for a moment by the scene before my eyes.
"You... you..."
E-lan shook her head repeatedly and got out of bed wrapped in the quilt.
"No, no, please don't misunderstand, ma'am."
Teng Yuru regained consciousness and vaguely saw E'lan wrapped in a quilt standing beside the bed. He was awakened instantly as if struck by lightning.
"Lan'er, how could you...I do to you..."
E-lan was speechless and cried out of grievance.
"No, no, this is someone deliberately framing me. Please, Master and Madam, I have done nothing wrong!"
Wei Chushuang's eyes were sharp and she walked closer with a sullen look, pulling away the quilt covering Teng Yuru.
The red spot showed that it was indeed a gift from Zhuang Rui, who had retaliated in the same way as he had done back then.
Wei Chushuang chuckled at first, and then became furious.
"So what you want is not the power to be the head of the family, but the position of the mistress of the Teng Mansion?!"