Chapter 1117 - 196 Inquiry
Old Madam Liu and Mr. Zhuang were anxiously waiting at home.
Usually calm and composed, Mr. Zhuang couldn’t help but pace back and forth in the courtyard. As soon as he heard from the servant that Manbao and the others had returned, he exchanged a glance with Old Madam Liu before quickly heading outside.
Manbao and her colleagues jumped off the carriage, each carrying their own medicine box and book basket, chattering as usual.
Seeing their relaxed faces, Mr. Zhuang breathed a sigh of relief, stood firmly, waved his hand and called out, "Manbao, come here."
Only then did Manbao notice Mr. Zhuang and immediately ran over, "Mr. Zhuang, did you call for me?"
Mr. Zhuang glanced around at the servants standing in various places, and turned around, "Let’s talk in the back courtyard."
Old Madam Liu also walked up to the second gate, and upon seeing Manbao, she took her hand, scrutinizing her up and down. Seeing that she was fine, she breathed a sigh of relief and asked with a smile, "Which noble from the palace wanted to see you?"
"So many," Manbao replied. "I met the Emperor, the Empress, the princes, and the princesses, but mainly I went to the palace to treat the Empress."
Once they reached the back courtyard, only Nanny Liu and Daji were left inside, while the other servants were dismissed. Then, Manbao recounted in detail the day’s events in the palace.
Hearing Manbao mention that she advised the Emperor against a general amnesty, Old Madam Liu gasped in fright. Before she could respond, Mr. Zhuang had already asked, "The Empress’s illness, can you cure it?"
Manbao thought for a while then shook her head, "It’s difficult to cure, but I will study hard during this period and strive to provide treatment."