The Noble Consort is the most favored in the harem

Chapter 107 - Mother's Confidence

"Last time, Baoju brought news that Qianqian was doing well in the palace. How could this be!"

Old Madam Dong's Baoju referred to the manager of the Imperial Sewing Room, Madam Fan.

Since she was in the palace, she naturally wouldn't know what happened at the imperial villa.

So, it's normal for the news to be slightly inaccurate.

Old Master Dong helped his wife sit down, while his eldest daughter-in-law, Madam Wang, quickly handed over a cup of warm water.

She gently comforted her.

"Mother, don't worry yourself sick. Take it slow and tell us what happened."

Madam Dong also nodded in agreement, holding Old Madam Dong's hand and comforting her.

"Mother, don't worry. Although I don't know what happened in the palace, since the Emperor issued a decree for me to enter the palace, Qianqian should be safe. I came to get a prescription just in case."

Old Master Dong stood with his hands behind his back.

Standing tall in the hall, his silhouette showed no sign of retreat.

After a moment, he spoke slowly.

"Qinzhen is right; there's no use in being anxious. It's difficult for us to help Qianqian from outside, so sending a prescription won't help. We need to send the actual medicine."

Then, he turned to his eldest daughter-in-law, Madam Wang.

"Have someone create hollow jewelry, the design doesn't matter as long as it can hold as many pills as possible!"

"Understood, I'll arrange it immediately."

She then stood up and walked outside.

Merchants have many skilled craftsmen, so it wasn't hard for Madam Wang to find one.

Seeing her walk away, Old Master Dong comforted his wife and daughter.

"Don't worry, no one understands Qianqian's situation better than the second son. When he returns, he'll know what to do."

Hearing this, both nodded, feeling reassured.

Soon, the news reached Eldest Master Dong and his wife, who hurried home.

Seeing their mother's slightly red eyes and their worried sister, the brothers knew it wasn't a small matter.

"Father, what happened?"

The first to speak was Dong Weiyuan.

His appearance resembled Old Madam Dong, with a somewhat plump figure but an undeniably sharp and capable demeanor.

Old Master Dong had already entrusted the family business to him.

He was now the true head of the Dong family.

Perhaps due to his innate intelligence, he had been insightful about business from a young age.

For three generations, the Dong family's business had flourished.

However, starting from Old Master Dong's grandfather's generation, they specialized in medicinal herbs and silk.

Thus, the Dong family's herb business was renowned not only in the capital but throughout the entire kingdom of Wei.

The eldest Master Dong was quite formidable, spending several years traveling back and forth with Western Region merchants in his twenties.

Now, he even manages the medicinal herb business in the Western Region.

At over forty years old, he had already become the president of the Shengjing City Herbal Medicine Chamber of Commerce and was a decisive figure.

Moreover, he had established connections with the Imperial Medical Bureau.

Currently, half of the medicinal herbs supplied to the Imperial Medical Bureau come from the Dong family, so their relationship with the Medicine Procurement Department is quite good.

The eldest son of Physician Dou was the key figure in this connection.

Therefore, Eldest Master Dong and the Dou family were close friends.

Seeing him ask, Old Master Dong explained the situation in detail.

Eldest Master Dong frowned and looked at his younger brother, Dong Weicun.

He asked, "Brother, you've been treating Qianqian's cold syndrome. How should we handle her current condition?"

Dong Weicun resembled Old Master Dong almost exactly.

Only his figure was a bit thinner.

Perhaps due to many years of practicing medicine, he had a more serene and detached demeanor.

He shook his head, thinking for a while before speaking.

"Without taking her pulse, I can't prescribe medicine for poisoning directly. Brother, you have good connections with the Imperial Medical Bureau. Can you find out more? Even some symptoms would help as a reference."

Eldest Master Dong immediately thought of Physician Dou.

Then he said, "I'll go find Brother Dou. His father works in the palace and specializes in detoxifying internal diseases. He might know something about Qianqian's condition."

"Alright, go quickly. We'll wait for news."

As soon as Old Master Dong finished speaking, Eldest Master Dong rushed out.

His hasty departure was quite different from his usual steady demeanor.

Meanwhile, the second wife, Madam Yun, remained as calm as always.

She rarely spoke, so the family didn't find it strange.

"I don't know what's happening, but I'll prepare some medicine based on Qianqian's previous condition."

Saying this, he went to where Old Master Dong practiced calligraphy and began writing.

After finishing, he didn't show it to everyone but handed it to Madam Yun for review.

She looked it over and nodded.

"Qianqian's cold syndrome is likely recurring, so prepare a warming tonic as well."

Her words were soft and gentle with a hint of detachment and coolness.

But she knew Lin Wan's body very well.

She was a physician, skilled in treating women's and children's diseases.

Moreover, Xia An was trained by her before being sent to Lin Wanyi's side.

Therefore, the Dong family trusted her medical skills and judgment.

Seeing the family bustling around for Qianqian's sake, Madam Dong felt both touched and guilty.

She had been married for years but still relied on her maternal family for support.

But she had no choice; without her family's help and protection, her household would have been long gone.

She hated her weakness and incompetence.

Old Master Dong saw through her thoughts and comforted her.

"A family should support each other. Though you and your husband have had a tough time, you've raised your children well. Things will improve."

Hearing her father's comforting words, Madam Dong couldn't help but tear up.

As she cried, Old Madam Dong felt distressed as well.

The mother and daughter had a good cry, their eyes red and swollen, before calming down.

"Alright, Mother, I've been out for a while. If I don't return, someone at the estate might start gossiping. I'll come back when Brother has news."

Old Madam Dong wiped her tears and nodded.

"Okay, go back. If anything happens, just send someone to inform us. We're your support, understand?"