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Su Yuntang was somewhat surprised by Hu Qingxi's directness. "To be favored by you, Miss, is indeed a blessing for me, but... regarding your mother..."
"I'll go speak to her right now. Mother will definitely agree!" Hu Qingxi appeared quite pleased. "Mama, please arrange for Miss Su to stay in the room next to mine."
Liu Mama responded and left, while Hu Qingxi eagerly took Su Yuntang's hand. "Miss Su, since we are of similar age, let's not stand on ceremony anymore. You can call me Qingxi, and I will call you Su Yuntang, alright?"
Su Yuntang was momentarily taken aback but then nodded. "Alright."
Hu Qingxi held her hand tightly. "It's strange, but I felt an instant connection with you when I first saw you, as if we had known each other for a long time."
Su Yuntang smiled faintly and did not respond.
The next day, Su Yuntang packed her belongings and moved into the Hu Residence.
A few days later, Hu Qingxi's headaches and dizziness indeed showed improvement, and her complexion gradually became more vibrant.
"Mama, do you see? Don't I look better today than I did a while ago?" Hu Qingxi gazed into a bronze mirror and pulled Liu Mama closer to examine her.
Liu Mama leaned in for a closer look. "You do look much better; there’s color in your cheeks now."
"It's all thanks to Su Yuntang!" Hu Qingxi's eyes sparkled with joy. "Mother even said yesterday that I seem like a different person now. Today, we must bring Su Yuntang along to pay our respects."
When the time came, Hu Qingxi indeed took Su Yuntang to the main courtyard to greet Madam Hu.
Madam Hu sat in the main seat, dressed in a deep purple silk gown, her expression serious.
Seeing her beloved daughter enter, the tension in her lips relaxed slightly, and her gaze softened.
"Good morning, Mother." After greeting her mother, Hu Qingxi cheerfully sat beside Madam Hu and affectionately linked arms with her.
Su Yuntang stood quietly beside them with her head lowered. When her own mother was still alive, she used to do the same every day, clinging to her mother and acting spoiled.
Madam Hu carefully scrutinized her daughter's face. "Xu Er's complexion has improved again; even the weariness in her eyes has faded."
Her gaze shifted to Su Yuntang. "When Zhu Daifu recommended you, he mentioned your medical skills and your gracious demeanor. It seems he spoke truly."
Su Yuntang bowed her head respectfully. "Thank you for your kind words, Madam."
Madam Hu instructed Liu Mama beside her, "Go fetch that new jade hairpin I received."
Before long, Liu Mama returned with a sandalwood box. Madam Hu opened it and took out a vividly green jade hairpin.
"This hairpin complements your temperament well; I shall gift it to you."
Su Yuntang was momentarily stunned before stepping forward to accept it with both hands and bowing deeply. "Thank you very much for your generous gift, Madam."
Hu Qingxi joyfully exclaimed, "Mother's eye for beauty is truly remarkable; this hairpin matches Su Yuntang perfectly!"
Madam Hu remained seated, her gaze sweeping over Su Yuntang. "Qingxi's health has always been a concern for me. Now that I see her improving, I feel more at ease. Since you have proven your medical skills, stay by Qingxi's side and take good care of her."
"Yes, Madam," Su Yuntang replied respectfully.
On the way back to Qingxi Garden, Hu Qingxi linked arms with Su Yuntang. "Su Yuntang, you have no idea. Mother is usually calm and rarely shows her feelings towards the servants. Today, she actually rewarded you with that jade hairpin, which means she truly likes you."
Su Yuntang gently responded, "That's only because Qingxi's illness has improved; the Madam is simply relieved..."
Before she could finish her sentence, they reached the entrance of Qingxi Garden and saw two large maidservants carrying a tray and placing it on the stone table in the courtyard.
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