"Letâs do it this way." Yang Ruxin frowned, "Weâll wait for my husband to return, and then weâll visit to see the old madam. Like I said, only by diagnosing the root can one treat the illness. For example, the current drink only nourishes the stomach but doesnât cure the illness..."
"Then Iâll trouble Madam Gu." Bin Kuiâs face immediately lit up with joy upon hearing this.
"Itâs Master Yinâs filial piety that moves me." Yang Ruxin chuckled. They werenât familiar with Bin Kui, but as the commander of the Imperial Guards, itâs better to forge a good relationship than to make an enemy. Besides, a filial person typically has commendable character.
Jiang Guanyu had been silent earlier, but now seeing their conversation concluded, he placed a porcelain bottle on the table: "Is this Madam Guâs?"
Yang Ruxin smiled without affirmation or denial.
"Yang Ruxin, hear the decree." Suddenly, Jiang Guanyu stood up, his expression turned solemn.
Yang Ruxin was startled, but she quickly knelt down.
"By order of the Emperor, Yang Ruxin is commended for her benevolent heart and noble character, a role model of our time. She is hereby rewarded with a box of pearls, with hopes that she continues to perform good deeds for the nation and the people in the future..."
Yang Ruxin hurriedly kowtowed to express her gratitude, then rose to receive a square redwood box of about one foot in size from Jiang Guanyu, before turning and handing it to Hong Yi.
Hong Yiâs brows twitched imperceptibly.
At this moment, Du Juan arrived carrying two baskets. Yang Ruxin handed them over: "Master Jiang, Commander Yin, my husband has greatly benefited from your guidance and assistance in the past few days. I have nothing good to offer from the village, just some local specialties, and I hope you wonât find them humble."
Master Jiang took a look after accepting it, realizing it was a basket of pears; since the basket was small, it contained only six.
"These are grown together with turnips." Yang Ruxin smiled, "I heard that Madam Jiang coughs frequently, morning and night. These work wonders, just eat half before bed... even if you donât have a cough, it helps to moisten the lungs..."
Master Jiangâs eyes lit up instantly, grown together with turnips? Then itâs... He laughed, "Ah, then I wonât stand on ceremony."
Commander Yin also quickly hugged the basket to his chest. Although not particularly familiar with the Gu Family before, he knew that Gu Qinghengâs wife was the sole disciple of Dao Xuzi, the little Divine Doctor. Whatever she offered... he must maintain good relations with Gu Qingheng in the future.
One can offend anyone, but not a doctor.
"Then weâll take our leave." Holding the basket, Master Jiang started to walk out but realized his behavior was somewhat improper after a few steps and quickly stopped, "Madam Gu, do come visit our residence when you have time. My eldest granddaughter is quite an understanding girl..."
"Sure." Yang Ruxin smiled, "Miss Jiang is welcome to visit as well if she is free."
Gu Qingheng had informed her, although Jiang Guanyu could be a bit opportunistic at times, he was clear-minded in major situations and had a strong sense of justice. The Jiang familyâs younger generations also didnât have decadent habits, making them worthwhile acquaintances.
Moreover, befriending the Jiang family indirectly meant currying favor with the influential Empress Dowager.
That evening, Bin Kui sent someone to deliver news that the leader they captured confessed. They were members of the Sun Cult.
Even though it wasnât certain the other party knew if they cared about this matter, sending someone to inform them was a gesture of goodwill.