Early the next morning, Xiqiu had Chunliu bring the box that the First Madam had previously given her and went to the Marquis Mansion with Ruan Jingliu. As soon as they entered the door, Ziwei greeted them. Seeing Xiqiu and Ruan Jingliu together, she breathed a sigh of relief, "Fourth Madam, the Grand Dowager fainted in the Buddhist Hall last night. The Imperial Physician came in the middle of the night and said her pulse was irregular and prescribed some medicine.…" She glanced at Ruan Jingliu.
It was obvious she trusted Ruan Jingliu's medical skills more than the Imperial Physician's.
Upon hearing this, Xiqiu was startled. She and Ruan Jingliu said nothing more and immediately entered the Grand Dowager's room. Xiao Yanyi stood by the bedside, watching over her. When he saw Xiqiu and Ruan Jingliu enter, he nodded to them. Xiqiu and Xiao Yanyi exchanged greetings, and she asked, "Second Brother, how is Mother?"
