297 Yu Youyao Is Not Worthy
When Yu Jianjia heard this, she couldnât help but feel an itch in her throat. This was indirectly restricting her from walking outside anymore.
Nanny Liu handed her a copy of the Heart Sutra. âWhen Old Madam was young, she was very impetuous and couldnât rest for a moment, so she went to the Precious Peace Temple to ask for a copy of the Heart Sutra. This Heart Sutra was from Old Madamâs previous book. Previously, Imperial Physician Hu had taken Third Missâs pulse and instructed her about her illness. She had to calm down and rest to nourish her heart, qi, and mind. Only then could she revitalize her blood flow and heal her illness. Old Madam asked Third Miss to read more and copy the Heart Sutra. When her heart has calmed down, she would be free and calm, and all her illnesses would disappear.â
These words were like needles stabbing into her heart, and her vision darkened. Yu Jianjia sat there in a daze, not reacting for a moment.
Nanny Liu handed the Heart Sutra to her. âThird Miss, keep it. Old Madam is paying respects to Buddha. Once Third Miss has copied the Heart Sutra, send a copy to Old Madamâs house every now and then. Let Old Madam worship it in front of Buddha so that Third Miss can be safe.â
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Not only did she have to read and write it, but she also had to copy it and send it to An Shou Hall to be read.
Yu Jianjiaâs eyes darkened and her arms trembled. She held the Heart Sutra with both hands and lowered her head. She said respectfully, âGrandmother is kind and remembers my health. I canât repay her. I naturally have to remember Grandmotherâs kindness and read and write the Heart Sutra seriously to reassure her.â
How was she concerned about her body?
It was obvious that he was dissatisfied with her words and actions at the flower festival, so she punished her to copy Buddhist scriptures.
However, because she had sprained her ankle at the flower festival yesterday and her body was weak, she had taken a detour and used her physical condition as a tool to show her âcaringâ heart. It was really disappointing.
Yu Jianjia thought of the palace token tied around Yu Youyaoâs waist. Her voice was soft, smooth, greasy, cold, and quiet. She enunciated each word clearly and hissed, âCleanliness is good, and Yao Yaoâs heart is goodâ¦â
As soon as she finished speaking, she suddenly waved her sleeveâ
Clang, bang, bang. The sound of cups, tea, plates, bowls, and so on fell onto the ground.
Yu Jianjiaâs gaze was cold as she stared at the mess on the ground. Her low voice sounded in her ear. âYu Youyao, are you worthy?!â
Hui Xiang had returned after knocking on the servantâs door. When she heard the commotion in the house, she was shocked. She quickly entered the house and saw that the things on the small table had fallen to the ground. âYoung Miss, whatâs wrong?â
Yu Jianjia lowered her head and said in a gentle and hoarse voice, âI suddenly thought of the Heart Sutra that Grandmother sent over yesterday. I havenât read it today, and I accidentally knocked over the things on the table.â
Hui Xiang hurriedly said, âYoung Missâs body is still injured. She can also read the Heart Sutra later. How can she be in a hurry?â
However, she was blaming Old Madam in her heart. She knew that Young Missâs leg was still injured, but she still asked her to copy the Heart Sutra. Wasnât this torture?
She kept saying that it was for Eldest Missâs own good, but Eldest Miss used to be impetuous and couldnât even attend school at home. Why didnât Old Madam ask Eldest Miss to write Buddhist scriptures?
However, she was biased.
Yu Jianjia changed the topic. âHave the servants been warned?â
Hui Xiang pulled a long face and said, âIâve just passed on Young Missâs message when the old maids from the north courtyard came over. They said that Eldest Miss had received a reward. Today, there were additional dishes in the residence, so everyone was happy for a day. Tomorrow, theyâll put away their smugness and even ask the servants to go to the stewards to receive the reward money later. Everyone has it. The stewards and maidservants who performed decently will get two taels each. Even the servants in the stable can get 500 copper coins. The entire residence is overjoyedâ¦â
However, no one remembered that Third Miss had sprained her ankle yesterday and her foot was in pain.
It was infuriating.
Yu Jianjia felt a lump in her throat again, and she couldnât even breathe.
âYoung Missâ¦â Hui Xiang was shocked again. She quickly poured a cup of hot tea and took out the sachet at Young Missâs waist. She dropped a pill into it and dissolved it into hot water. She stirred the spoon and fed Young Miss some hot tea.
After finishing the cup of hot water, Yu Jianjia still felt uncomfortable and leaned against the couch to rest.
Hui Xiang knelt beside her and massaged the acupuncture points on her hand. âYoung Miss, your illness has acted up a few times recently. Do you want to tell Madam and ask her to think of a way to invite Imperial Physician Hu into the residence to take a look?â
Imperial Physician Huâs medicine was excellent. If Young Miss was feeling unwell, she would recover after taking the medicine for a while.
However, this illness was getting more serious day by day, and it was also very worrying.
Yu Jianjia bit her lip lightly. After a while, she said, âImperial Physician Hu canât enter the residence easily. He needs Fatherâs help.â At this point, she bit her lip lightly, looking aggrieved. âFather was angry with me yesterday. How can I use this matter to trouble him again? Iâll wait a little longer.â
Hui Xiangâs heart ached for her young miss, but that was all she could do.
Yu Jianjia lowered her head and said softly, âMotherâs head disease has acted up a few times. Fortunately, Doctor Dingâs pulse reading is good and the prescribed medicine was effective. Thatâs why sheâs better.â
Hui Xiang lowered her head and said nothing.
Madamâs heart ached for Young Miss. Seeing that Eldest Miss, the bereaved eldest daughter, had received the Empress Dowagerâs reward and praise, but Young Miss had sprained her ankle and suffered from Masterâs reprimand, she was unhappy. Only then did she return to the courtyard from An Shou Hall, shouting that she had a headache. Nanny Li did not ask her to tell Young Miss so that she would not worry.
Yu Jianjia looked down at her still swollen feet and said softly, âGrandmother is angry that Mother didnât protect Eldest Sister at the flower festival and caused her to suffer. Mother doesnât feel good either. Call Fourth Brother to my house later. Iâll talk to him properly. Heâs not young anymore. He canât eat, drink, and play like before. Itâll be too much for Mother.â
Hui Xiangâs heart ached. Even though Young Miss was injured, she was still thinking about her mother and younger brother. There was no one more kind and considerate than Young Miss.
How could Eldest Miss compare to her?
Why did she have to suffer?
There was really no justice!
For the entire day, the residence was filled with joy and smugness.
In the afternoon, Yu Zongzheng and Yu Zongshen left the government office and came to An Shou Hall to greet Old Madam Yu. They had to mention this matter.
Old Madam Yu happily explained everything that had happened since Aunt Shen had arrived at the residence. She also asked Qing Xiu to call her granddaughter over.
Yu Zongzheng looked at his eldest daughter, unable to hide the pride on his face. âCleanliness is virtue. Yao Yao, you have to remember these words in the future so that you can live up to the Empress Dowagerâs good intentions.â
This was both a praise and a warning.
The palace token made of Lantian jade had three sets of significance.
Four good characteristics namely harmony, gentleness, trueness, and firmness.
Five virtues namely benevolence, righteousness, wisdom, courage, and purity.
Six qualities included purity, transparency, silence, moisture, clarity, kindness, and fragrance/