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"Later on..." Madam Tai sighed, "She gave birth to two daughters. The elder daughter married into our Long Family, and the two families became in-laws, living in harmony. It's just a pity..."
"What is the pity?"
"It's a pity that the Su Family later got into trouble, accused of treason." Madam Tai shook her head. "I don't believe it. Grandmother has lived for so many years; what kind of people hasn't she seen? Someone like Su Jingwen could never do such a thing. But matters of the court are not something we women dare to speak of."
Su Yuntang clutched her skirt tightly, managing to hold back her emotions and suppressing the urge to cry.
The two chatted for a while longer about other topics before Su Yuntang finally stood up to take her leave.
Just as she was about to walk out, Madam Tai suddenly called out to her.
"Qing Xi, wait." Madam Tai walked over to a small redwood cabinet and took out an exquisite Zitan Wood Box. "These are some medicinal herbs that Grandmother has treasured for many years; they are all top-quality. Since you understand medicine, take them and use them. Consider it a small token of appreciation for your hard work these days."
Su Yuntang quickly declined, "Grandmother, this is too precious; I cannot accept it."
"Take it. Keeping these herbs here would be a waste," Madam Tai insisted, forcing the box into Su Yuntang's hands. "You will find them useful; it's better to put them to good use."
Reluctantly, Su Yuntang accepted the box and thanked her respectfully before returning to her courtyard.
Once back in her room, Su Yuntang carefully opened the Zitan Wood Box.
The box was divided into two layers; the upper layer contained several precious herbs: Lao Shan Shen, Lingzhi, Cordyceps, each one a rare treasure.
Just as she was about to close the box, she noticed something odd about the lower layer. Upon closer inspection, she found that the bottom of the box seemed shallower than it appeared from the outside.
Su Yuntang tapped on the bottom with her finger and indeed heard a hollow echo.
She felt around the edge of the bottom and finally found a seam.
After prying it open with some effort, she discovered that there was indeed another space beneath, where a jade pendant lay quietly.
She carefully took out the pendant and examined it in her palm; it was made of smooth white jade.
The moment she saw this pendant, Su Yuntang's eyes filled with tears.
This was her sister Su Yunyan's personal jade pendant!
How could she not recognize it? This pendant was also part of their mother's dowry given to her sister. Her sister cherished this pendant and never left its side.
Su Yuntang had long suspected that Madam Tai mentioning their mother's past was no coincidence.
By giving her the pendant in this way, Madam Tai must have known her true identity!
But why didn't Madam Tai confront this matter directly? Was she trying to protect her? Or did she have other intentions?
Since Madam Tai secretly gave Su Yuntang the jade pendant, it seemed that an unspoken understanding had developed between them. Madam Tai no longer mentioned the past of the Su Family, and Su Yuntang, being perceptive, refrained from asking further questions. However, the bond between the grandmother and grandson had grown even closer than before.
One afternoon, as usual, Su Yuntang went to Shou An Tang to take Madam Tai's pulse. As he passed by Madam Tai's small kitchen, he suddenly heard voices coming from that direction.
"Oh dear, this medicine has burned again. If Cui Zhu finds out, she will surely scold me to death."
"You are just too impatient. You can't rush when brewing medicine; it needs to be simmered gently over low heat for the best effect."
Su Yuntang turned towards the sound and saw a plump woman emerging from the kitchen, holding a clay pot and shaking her head with a sigh as she walked.
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