Ruan Yuluan had inadvertently caught a glimpse of the two maids. Although they were well-behaved, they seemed to have bad tempers and were very strict.

"We have to hire these two maids." The wife sighed to Mama Liu, "It's almost two years before we have to discuss marriage. With such a character, I'm really worried... Which powerful family would want her?"

What a waste of his good looks, his bad temper, and his shallow eyes... He is neither high nor low!

Mother Liu quickly agreed, "It's also because of Aunt Xu's background that she spoiled the Fourth Lady..."

A hint of contempt immediately emerged in the wife's eyes. After pondering for a moment, she ordered people not to talk too much with Aunt Xu and the Fourth Lady.

Ruan Yuluan turned a disaster into a blessing, and became a living signboard for the Madam to attack Aunt Xu and her daughter. Tonics and ointments for injuries were sent to Ziweizhai like a stream from the main courtyard, and her small storeroom was almost full.

People from other courtyards followed suit and sent a lot of supplements. Even the Second Lady, upon learning about this, specially ordered someone to bring some things back to her parents' home and asked about the Fifth Lady's injury.

In contrast, the Jinxiu Courtyard, which was originally bustling with activity, became silent.

One day, when Ruan Yuluan went to thank her madam, she happened to see Aunt Xu there.

After she thanked him, she saw that Aunt Xu's brows were furrowed and her eyes were full of worry. Knowing that she had something to say, she turned around and left tactfully.

I didn't leave in a hurry. I stood in front of the window and really heard the beautiful woman's gentle crying coming from inside.

"Madam..." Aunt Xu cried, "I am the biological mother of the Fourth Lady! This is the flesh and blood in my belly, how can I bear not to see her?"

Then the wife's voice sounded, with a hint of impatience.

"She made a mistake herself. If I don't teach her today, will she have to wait until she gets into trouble in the future before she repents?"

These words left Aunt Xu speechless, and she left in anger.

Ruan Yuluan took a porcelain bottle of ointment and applied it to the wound. After a while, she felt a bit of burning sensation.

She quickly fetched some water to wipe it clean, and when she looked at the small sweet white porcelain bottle again, she couldn't help but frown slightly.

"There's something wrong with this wound ointment..." She called Qiu Xiu over and whispered, "Find someone to take this thing out to a doctor to have a thorough examination to see what it contains."

Qiu Xiu thought for a while and then said, "Let Hongmei go. Her godmother is Mrs. Lu who works at the back door. It's more convenient for her than for us."

As he said this, he called Hongmei in.

The girl took a look at the other person and saw that the maid was wearing a green shirt, with her sleeves rolled up, her hair combed neatly, and a pair of almond-shaped eyes with a smile.

"My lady, good evening."

She bowed respectfully, and Ruan Yuluan couldn't help but think of Qiu Xiu's words about her being a very dutiful person.

She gave some instructions. Hongmei was a steady person who didn't talk much, so she took the medicine, quietly went out through the back door, and asked the doctor.

Half a day later, when it was dark, she came back and reported with a serious expression.

"Madam, the doctor said that this ointment... contains something mixed in it. If you continue to apply it, I'm afraid your skin will ulcerate in a few days."

No wonder she felt itchy... Fortunately, Ruan Yuluan was cautious and stopped using the ointment. She couldn't help but whispered, "Who sent this ointment?"

Dong Yu remembered that she was the one who received the tonic ointment sent by various courtyards that day: "It was Qi Luo who was beside the Sixth Lady."

After the wound on Ruan Yuluan’s face healed, she went to Qiuyueju.

This was the residence of Lady Six and Aunt Du. When she arrived, Aunt Dujuan happened to be talking to Aunt Xu. The two were originally master and servant, so their relationship was naturally closer than that of others.

The Sixth Lady was leaning on a low couch, concentrating on trimming a purse in her hand. When she saw her come in, she stood up quickly to greet her, speaking softly and smiling.

"Fifth sister is here. How come you have time to come and play with me today?" She ordered the maid standing beside her, "Qiluo, bring the tea and snacks quickly."

The maid named Qiluo responded crisply and turned to leave.

The Sixth Lady then asked if Ruan Yuluan's injury had improved, and the two sisters chatted for a while.

The girl smiled and said, "I thought that the medicine that Sixth Sister gave me is very effective, so I asked you for another bottle. Did you buy it outside?"

Obviously, Sixth Lady was not aware of this matter. She looked confused and just said, "It seems that Auntie helped to prepare it... Qiluo!"

As they were talking, Qi Luo came in with tea and snacks. She smiled and said, "The master doesn't come here often. We don't have any good medicine here. That's what Madam Du asked Madam Xu for..." As she spoke, she thought, "I think it's the golden medicine in Madam Xu's storehouse. If Fifth Lady wants it, I'll go back to Madam Xu and ask for some more."

After hearing this, Ruan Yuluan understood most of it.

Although Aunt Du was a maid recommended by Aunt Xu, she was timid and cowardly, and was not liked by the master. Over the years, she had been living with Lady Liu and relying on Aunt Xu... I guess her life was very tight and not very comfortable.

She couldn't help but sigh in her heart, thinking that Aunt Xu was really cruel.

This was a trick of killing someone with a borrowed knife. If I hadn't come here to ask in detail, I would probably have really held a grudge against the innocent Sixth Lady and her daughter.

She shook her head gently and said, "It's not good to trouble Aunt Du like this. I still have medicine. If you need it, I will send someone to ask Aunt Xu myself."

Before she left, she couldn't help but remind Ruan Yuxi softly.

"Third sister is lively and generous, she is good at sewing and reading," the girl said softly, "Fourth sister is arrogant and domineering, and Sixth sister will be at a disadvantage if she is with her... When you have free time, you can also ask Third sister to play with me more."

Sixth Lady was not that stupid. She heard the good intention in her voice and nodded and smiled.

"Thank you for your advice, Fifth Sister."

Yes, the next year...she was eleven years old and a graceful young lady.

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