Farmhouse Green Plum

Chapter 513 Clues

Song Ying didn't know that Yuan Qing had already told her family anxiously, so she naturally didn't notice Tao's gaze. She had heard the purpose of the visit from inside the house, so she smiled and said:

"Thank you for the invitation, Grandma Tao, but I can't leave tomorrow. A patient from Guoxiang needs to come for a third consultation. It's such a long way, and if I leave, wouldn't the patient's trip be in vain?"

"Isn't Doctor Ma still here?"

"Grandma Tao doesn't know this, but every doctor has his or her own logic for prescribing medication. Generally speaking, the doctor who initially sees a patient will continue to see the patient for the third follow-up visit, unless the prescribed medication is ineffective."

Not to mention that the fate had just been decided, it was already decided. For such an occasion, whether Song Ying went or not was not a big deal. Tao said, "I see. Then it won't delay your medical treatment. Come over to our house when you have free time."

Song Ying agreed with a smile, wrote a prescription for the young woman, opened a drawer, grabbed a handful of copper coins, and stuffed them into Tao's hand, "Even if you don't go, you must send gifts."

"That won't do!" Tao quickly pushed it back. Not to mention that the two families now had the intention to discuss marriage, even if they didn't, she couldn't ask for money from an unmarried girl.

This is not polite.

"Grandma Tao, just accept it. It's just a token of your appreciation." For Song Ying now, regardless of her friendship with Yuan Qing or the help Yuan Qing had given her in the past, he was just an ordinary fellow villager who had invited her, so even if she didn't want to go, she had to show her appreciation.

This is the etiquette she learned from her master. Of course, this etiquette must be based on sufficient family background.

Well, there are some etiquettes that only rich people can afford.

After declining several times, seeing that Mrs. Tao was determined not to accept it, Song Ying gave up. She had fulfilled her courtesy.

Although Tao did not accept it, she was very touched by Song Ying's kindness and her impression of her improved a little.

After leaving the clinic, she took her daughter-in-law to the county government office again. Of course, her main purpose was to pick up her granddaughter, and inviting Song Tian was just a side note.

After Song Tian learned yesterday that Yuan Qing passed the imperial examination, he was thinking about going back to congratulate him. This would be his future network!

Facing Tao's invitation, he said cheerfully: "Grandma Tao, why did you come here in person? How can a junior like me afford it? Brother Yuan Qing and I are classmates. Even if you didn't invite me, I was planning to go back today to congratulate him in person.

Have you bought the meat yet? I know a butcher who can give you a better price. Oh, it's already been ordered. What about the other dishes...

I also know someone who sells tofu. So, don't buy any today. Don't let it go bad in this hot weather. I'll tell the boss to deliver it to you tomorrow. The same goes for bean sprouts. These two vegetables don't need to be processed in advance. Just take them home, wash them, and you can use them.

By the way, have you found a chef? You know I used to be an apprentice at Ruyilou. Speaking of which, Chef Niu, who is in charge of the kitchen, is actually my master! Oh, I found Ye Daqiang. He is not a slouch either. He often cooks for weddings and birthdays, so he is very skilled..."

The enthusiastic attitude left the Tao family's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law stunned. While waiting for the Chen family's steward to inform Yuan Shan, Fang couldn't help but sigh: "Song Tian has really grown up and is becoming more and more kind."

Thinking back to when I met him in the village before, he was not only not kind to others, but he wouldn't even apologize if he bumped into anyone and he was yelling and yelling all day long.

"This is the government office. Anyone who can get in has some connections. With his family background, if he doesn't act carefully, he won't be able to survive even if he has a sister who is a miracle doctor." As Tao said this, she couldn't help but worry about her grandson again.

Song Tian is in this situation, and so is her son Qingwa.

For poor families like these, even if their children are capable of climbing up the social ladder, there is no one to help them and they can only be careful on their own.

Not long after, Yuan Shan came out. "Grandma, Mom, I heard that my brother got second place in the exam. Is that true?"

"How could this be false? Everyone who registered went home yesterday. We came here today specifically to pick you up. We're going to have a banquet at home tomorrow to entertain relatives and friends."

When she heard that she had to go back, Yuan Shan subconsciously wanted to refuse. But when she got here, she understood why Song Ying was willing to work temporarily in the Shen Mansion.

In comparison, working at home is too hard. I work from morning to night and am exhausted. If I take a break, my grandma and others will see me and scold me for being lazy. I can't even eat enough.

But here, she only needs to look after the pot of cymbidium orchid every day, water it and apply fertilizer occasionally. She will move it to a shady place if the sunlight is too strong at noon, and the housekeeper will always praise her for her diligence and care.

Then she thought, this time it was different. She was not going back to do farm work, but to hold a banquet to celebrate her brother's passing the imperial examination. She was willing to do this no matter how tiring it was.

Then he said, "Okay, I'll go tell Aunt Zhang and ask for leave."

As she was about to go in, she turned around and saw Lian Qiao, the head maidservant beside the mistress, coming in. She said with a smile, "The mistress heard that your family has arrived, so she asked you to come in and have a seat."

Yuan Shan was stunned. She was just a temporary worker who took care of Su Xinlan, not a respected maid or nanny in the mansion. Why did the lady want to see her family members when they came?

Although she was very confused, she had no choice but to respond to the Madam's summons. She looked at Mrs. Tao and Mrs. Fang and said, "Grandma, are you in a hurry today?"

Mrs. Tao knew what was going on and sneered at her, "What are you talking about? No matter how pressed for time, if the Magistrate's wife summons you, you can't refuse."

After saying that, he smiled and said to Lian Qiao, "Please lead the way, young lady."

Lian Qiao glanced at Yuan Shan and said with a smile, "You two follow me."

Yuan Shan felt that there seemed to be something wrong with the way Lian Qiao looked at her, but when she looked more closely, there was nothing. When she arrived at the main courtyard, she was about to follow her in to see Mrs. Chen when Nanny Zhang appeared out of nowhere and called her.

She smiled kindly and spoke in a friendly tone, "Miss, since you're going to take a leave for the next two days, please tell me about Su Xinlan's situation so that I can have a better understanding of it."

Yuan Shan thought about it and felt that this was a good idea. After grandma and the others met with Madam, they could go home directly and save time.

She followed Nanny Zhang and left. After she had told Su Xinlan about her affairs, she returned to the flower hall where the lady had summoned her. She saw the door curtain hanging down and Lian Qiao standing at the door. When she saw her, she pulled her aside to talk, and had no intention of lifting the curtain to let her in.

Yuan Shan didn't dare to speak up. While responding to Lian Qiao's congratulations, she was wondering what was wrong.

Before she could think of anything, Tao and Fang came out, followed by Madam Xu, the wife's dowry.

Only after sending them all the way to the second gate did Aunt Xu return.

Yuan Shan felt like she was being scratched by a cat, and couldn't wait to leave the house. She hurriedly asked in a low voice, "Grandma, what does Madam want to talk to you about?"

"I commend you for your meticulous work, but you don't need to come anymore. The flowers will be sent to the capital in two days."

"Ah?" Yuan Shan was surprised and disappointed.

She's been taking care of the flowers at the mansion, hasn't she heard they're going to be sent away? Just now she said she wanted to take a leave, and Aunt Zhang didn't correct her.

Alas, such a good job is gone, and I have to work at home again in the future.