TFWYH – Chapter 670 Father and Daughter Reunion

“Much obliged!” the old man in the veiled hat replied politely.

At that moment, Jiang Shi was in the kitchen helping prepare lunch.

Back when she lived in the countryside, she had been used to working constantly and simply could not sit idle.

Poor Aunt Zhao suffered because of it.

The kitchen was her territory, yet Jiang Shi showed up punctually before every meal.

What noble lady from a great household behaved like this?

Still, being around Jiang Shi was genuinely comfortable.

She had none of the airs of an aristocratic mistress and chatted casually with Aunt Zhao just like an ordinary village woman.

Aunt Zhao… suffered and enjoyed it at the same time.

When A-Da came to report the visitors, the two women had been talking about their children.

But the moment A-Da handed the jade pendant to Jiang Shi, she froze completely, staring at the half-piece for a long while without recovering.

Seeing her strange expression, A-Da cautiously asked, “Madam… should I go refuse that old gentleman?”

“No… no need,” Jiang Shi finally came back to herself, her expression calm again. “Invite him in.”

“Yes!”

A-Da hurried out again, frowning slightly.

Had he done something wrong?

Maybe he shouldn’t have reported it?

Something was clearly off with Madam—her face had even gone pale.

Jiang Shi took a deep breath and forced a smile at Aunt Zhao.

“Aunt Zhao, I’ll go change clothes. I won’t be helping with lunch today.”

“Madam, please don’t humble this servant. Go handle your matters. I can manage here myself!”

“Mm.”

Burdened with worry, Jiang Shi walked out. Seeing this, Su Xi quickly followed behind her.

Realizing it, Jiang Shi hurriedly said, “Su Xi, you don’t need to accompany me. Stay here and help Aunt Zhao.”

“Okay.” Su Xi nodded expressionlessly.

But once Jiang Shi left the kitchen, Su Xi still silently followed after her with a few swift movements.

Tang Wan had instructed her to provide close protection at all times.

If Jiang Shi forbade her from coming openly, she could simply follow secretly.

Aunt Zhao was also very perceptive. As soon as mistress and servant left, she immediately went to ask her husband for information.

Meanwhile, A-Da was already leading the two elderly visitors inside.

Only A-Er remained at the gate.

After hearing the details and discussing it together, the Zhao couple increasingly felt the visitors had ill intentions.

Aunt Zhao immediately decided, “A-Er, hurry to the medical clinic and bring the County Lady back. Tell her a mysterious guest has arrived and Madam’s complexion looked very wrong.”

“Right away!”

A-Er responded and immediately ran off.

He regretted even more now that he had helped pass along the message for that old man.

The clinic was not exactly close to the Shangshu Manor, but not terribly far either.

A-Er ran the entire way and quickly arrived, telling Tang Wan everything.

The clinic was extremely busy at the moment. Many people had come specifically because of Tang Wan’s reputation, hoping to seek treatment from her.

But none of those unrelated people mattered more than Jiang Shi.

The instant Tang Wan heard the news, she did not hesitate at all. Leaving behind an entire line of waiting patients, she mounted Taxue and galloped home.

Doctor Li and Ye Shi hurried out to calm the patients.

Most of those waiting had heard about the caesarean delivery and came from wealthy or noble families.

Tang Wan’s abrupt departure displeased them greatly.

But none dared voice complaints.

After all, this woman was the adopted daughter of the Imperial Noble Consort and highly favored.

Her husband was also currently basking in imperial favor.

And with Doctor Li and Ye Shi soothing everyone, no matter how frustrated they were, they could not vent their anger.

Well…

In truth, nobody wanted to become the one courting disaster.

Tang Wan rode Taxue at full speed toward home.

Meanwhile, Jiang Shi finally met the mysterious old gentleman.

The old man removed his veiled hat.

Who else could it be but Gu Hengcang?

Jiang Shi pressed her lips tightly together as she looked at the father she once respected so deeply. Her expression was complicated, and for a long time she said nothing.

Gu Hengcang smiled faintly and glanced around the surroundings, yet what he said was:

“So much time has passed, and you’re unwilling even to call me ‘Father’ now?”