My Lady Always Lacks Ambition

Mrs. Wang returned to her room, clutching the glass bottle, and swallowed a Yangrong Pill, soaking in the rich fragrance of the medicine. Suddenly, she laughed, but as she laughed, tears streamed down her face.

"Lady, what’s the matter again?" Nanny Shen came in with freshly brewed tea and was shocked to see her like this.

Mrs. Wang wiped her tears and said, "Nanny, I used to think that marrying into the Qin family was just following my parents’ orders and the matchmaker’s words, that every girl must go through this, so it didn’t matter who I married. But now, I feel that my life isn’t so bad after marrying into the Qin family."

Nanny Shen was slightly taken aback, feeling somewhat heartbroken, and replied, "Your life is naturally not bad, and it will only get better once the Third Young Master returns." To keep her from overthinking, she pointed at the bottle and asked, "Is this from the young miss again?"

Mrs. Wang sighed, "Yes, I truly feel unworthy, not knowing how to repay her. After sharing my heartfelt thoughts with her, I feel even more that I’ve lived all these years, yet I’m not as composed as her when facing setbacks, even though she’s just come of age."

"It seems the young miss has a great aptitude for cultivation and is a truly wise person. You needn’t try too hard to please her, Lady. From what this old servant sees, the young miss is very perceptive. Just treat her with a normal heart, protect her, and trust her."

Mrs. Wang nodded, touching the bottle, feeling a warm current inside.

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Shandong, Langya Wang Family.

Wang Family’s fourth branch, Shoukang Courtyard.

As soon as Mrs. Zhang Quan entered the manor, she headed straight to Old Mrs. Wang to report back, knowing that the Old Lady was waiting. Seeing her, Mrs. Zhang Quan’s face was so gaunt that it shocked everyone.

"Old Lady, are you really feeling unwell?"

Her words blurted out unintentionally, causing the others present to frown, wondering how a simple trip out could cause Mrs. Zhang Quan to lose her touch in speaking.