Song Paner returned home from the Songs house in the late afternoon.

  Today is April 15th, she needs to come back and prepare dinner.

  Tonight, the old master will have dinner with them.

  The old man was introverted and after arriving in Yanling, he closed the door to write books. He never received morning and evening greetings from his family members, only saying that on the first and fifteenth of each month, they would have dinner together, which was enough to fulfill the filial piety of the younger generation.

  Today is the 15th again, and Song Paner has to take it seriously. She personally inspects all the ingredients for the meal, fearing that if she doesnt, Old Master will be displeased.

  She first asked the maid beside her, what were Jinzhi and Xuanzhi doing today.

  Gu Xunzhai was studying in the Gu familys private school, while Gu Jinzhai was doing needlework in her room.

  Song Paner knew that her muttering in the morning had taken effect, Jin Zhi was willing to put some effort into needlework, she smiled with satisfaction.

  At dinner time, Hong Niangs son Gu Xunzhi also came and sat at the end.

  Hong Yiniang was standing by, serving with the maids.

  Old Master Gu arrived late. He had a solemn face, with a hint of reluctance. Gu Yan and Song Tianer paid their respects to him, then the children did likewise.

  After inviting the old gentleman to take his seat, everyone else sat down according to their order of precedence.

  The flickering candlelight cast a gentle glow on the old mans stern face, and it seemed to have softened by several degrees.

  He first asked about Gu Yanwens homework, treating his 30-year-old son like a child.

  Gu Yanwen replied with great respect.

  The old man asked about Song Paners family situation again.

  Song Paner also said one by one.

  Then I asked Gu Xunzhi and Gu Xuanzhi brothers what books they have been reading recently.

  In Yangling City, although the Gu family was not as prominent as the Song and Jiang families, it was still a large clan. The clan had its own school for children, known as the " Clan School" and a nursery school. Children under the age of ten all attended the nursery school to receive elementary education.

  Although the old man and the current head of the clan are already brothers who have passed the five degrees of mourning, they dont have much affection for each other. However, since the head of the clan sees that the old man is a duke, he tries to curry favor with him and has especially invited Gu Jings sister and brother to study at the Gu family school in order to improve their relationship.

  Gu Jinzhi also studied for two years and stopped reading when he was ten years old.

  Gu Xuan and Gu Xun were both under ten years old, they were still in elementary school.

  The two brothers were both afraid of their grandfather and when asked about it, they both stuttered in their replies.

  The old mans face showed a few points of annoyance!

  "Gu Ges handwriting has improved a lot." When Grandfather asked Gu Xun, he was naturally timid and couldnt speak. Grandfathers thick eyebrows were furrowed, looking like he wanted to scold him, but Gu Jin helped answer for him.

  Gu Xunzhis calligraphy was elegant and refined from the very beginning, with a unique style that set him apart.

  The old man didnt show much interest and said lightly: "Practice diligently in the future, dont be arrogant or self-satisfied."

  Gu Xuan said in a low voice.

  Hong Yiniang looked at Gu Jin for a couple more glances, her gaze paused, seemingly pondering something.

  Song Paner glanced at her daughter. Although she knew that her daughter spoke up to help, not wanting the old man to get angry, and not for the sake of her younger brother. But since the person being helped was Gu Xuanzhi, she felt a slight discomfort.

  Jing is usually taciturn and doesnt speak much, but hes actually very kind to others. Perhaps he was moved by Honglians story and sympathized with the mother and son?

  Song Paner took several more glances at Gu Jinzhi.

  Gu Jin understood his mothers meaning and a hint of bitter smile appeared at the corner of his lips.

  After a routine inquiry, the dinner table was quiet and silent, with only the faint sound of ivory chopsticks lightly touching porcelain plates. Every first and fifteenth day of the months dinner always caused indigestion.

  After dinner, the maid brought tea for rinsing mouth, then served dessert tea.

  The old man gently stirred the floating leaves with the tea lid, slowly took a sip, and asked Song Xianger: "I heard that Madam Song has contracted a stubborn illness?" Song Xiangers filial piety was sincere, and although the old man was strict and austere, he liked this daughter-in-law very much.

  Song Paner was slightly surprised. Then she thought of Gu Jinzhi, who had been reading with the old master, and must have told the old master, so she quickly nodded: "Yes, he has been ill for almost a month, and no matter what medicine he takes, it doesnt seem to work..."

  She had wanted to say let the old man take a look.

  Its unthinkable that Big Brother and Sister-in-law didnt come to invite him, with Old Masters status, would he have to swallow his pride and come over himself? Song Waner had the words on the tip of her tongue, but swallowed them back down.

  The old man nodded, but lost interest in continuing the conversation.

  Song Paner thought that her words had not hit the point, and smiled: "Jin sister also gave my elder sister a prescription... but my elder sister thought Jin sister was young, taking medicine is related to life and death, so she didnt dare use it. Jin sister is indeed knowledgeable, all thanks to fathers teachings..."

  As expected, Old Masters eyebrows and eyes relaxed a bit, and a hint of a smile flashed by, looking at Gu Jinzhi.

  "My aunt is a relative," said Gu Jin, "I know the root of her illness, seeing her take medicine without effect, suffering greatly, I couldnt just stand by and not save her, so I went to her house and prescribed a dose of medicine. Unfortunately, she didnt want to believe me... The prescription I wrote, after taking three doses, the illness will definitely be cured!"

  She spoke with great certainty, and the confidence in her words left even the old man momentarily stunned.

  Gu Yanwen let out a light cough. He felt that Gu Jinzhi was too arrogant.

  Even if it were Zhao Daoyuan, a famous doctor, he wouldnt dare to speak so confidently. Jin sister is just a beginner, and its really the ignorant who are fearless.

  The old man ignored Gu Yans hint and asked Gu Jin, "Tell me, whats going on?"

  Gu Jin told the old master about his aunts illness in detail.

  The old man thought for a moment and said, "How can you be sure its a case of damp-heat syndrome?"

  Mrs. Song had many symptoms and did not conform to the syndrome of damp-heat, so most doctors misdiagnosed her.

  There was a hint of suppressed joy in Lao Yes voice, and Gu Jing knew that he understood, he was just testing himself.

  "When a disease arises, there must be a cause; although the symptoms are many, there must be a focal point." Gu Jin said, "The illness of my aunt started with a cold, which led to dampness invading the spleen. The spleen and stomach are the foundation of the middle region, the source of transformation and generation. If the spleen yang is damaged, it will inevitably lead to poor spleen qi, and problems will arise throughout the body. Only by strengthening the spleen, dispelling dry heat, and gently uplifting yang can we treat the root of the disease!"

  The old mans eyes gradually lit up.

  Gu Jinzhis words were as colorful as a brocade, without thirty or forty years of medical experience, she wouldnt be so sharp and discerning. And yet, he had only taught her the basics.

  This granddaughter is truly a born genius!

  The old man was overjoyed, even more so than when he had been enfeoffed himself.

  He had never met Mrs. Song before and didnt know whether Gu Jins words were true about her illness, so he wanted to see for himself.

  "You send someone to inform the Song family, tomorrow Ill go see Madame Song." The old man listened to Gu Jings words without comment, and instead turned to face Song Xianger.

  If Gu Jinzhi was right, he would have to clear his granddaughters medical skills and give the child justice: why not take the medicine opened by Gu Jinzhi? Isnt this making the child lose confidence? At the beginning of entering the profession, it is most taboo to do so.

  If Gu Jinzhi was wrong, he could take the opportunity to teach her to leave some leeway when speaking, not to be so arrogant and say everything, otherwise there will be trouble later.

  Song Paner and Gu Yanwen were shocked.

  The old man never opened his prescription again after leaving Beijing.

  Never in his life had the old man experienced such a coincidence.

  Song Paner came to, overjoyed, and immediately called a servant to go to Qingguo Alley, telling her elder brother about this matter, asking him to make good preparations, and formally receive the old master tomorrow.