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After An Lingge heard what the Aunt Wei said, her gaze landed on the scattered coal.

It was already February, but the capital was located in the northern part of the Dazhou Kingdom. The air was still chilly, and charcoal was burning in the various courtyards of the Prince An's Palace.

Because it was the Duke's Mansion, the coal used was naturally good quality silver charcoal, but the maid Chun Xing was only carrying some poor quality charcoal, and even the Aunt Wei's handkerchief was worn out. This situation was obviously being harshly treated, how could she live a good life like this?

An Lingge was about to say something when she saw the Aunt Wei hurriedly bring her servant, Chun Xing, to salute her, "I still have some matters to attend to, so I'll be returning to my own courtyard. I can't entertain Eldest Miss, I hope Eldest Miss won't take it to heart."

It was as if she was very afraid to see him, but when she saw his expression just now, she was clearly very happy, but she didn't know why.

An Lingge's heart was filled with suspicions, but she still waved her hand as she watched Aunt Wei go further and further away.

Returning to her own courtyard, An Lingge asked Bi Zhu to look into the situation of the Aunt Wei in the recent years.

Bi Zhu's movements were quick, she returned two hours later and told her the information she had gathered.

Aunt Wei moved to the side courtyard three months after Madam Li entered the residence. She had always lived in seclusion and didn't interact with outsiders.

Prince An would occasionally go to her courtyard on a whim, and spend the night there every two months. Seven years ago, Aunt Wei was pregnant, and safely gave birth to a boy.

Even though he had given birth to a child, the Aunt Wei did not make a scene. She continued to live her life in the side courtyard as if this person did not exist in her home.

As An Lingge listened to the message that Bi Zhu had sent over, she lightly tapped the table with her hand, producing a slow and rhythmic knocking sound.

"It sounds like Aunt Wei is a soft and gentle person."

Bi Zhu immediately nodded her head at the side, her expression still carrying some sympathy. "That's right, this servant heard that in these past few years, Aunt Li has been changing the way she treats the children born from Aunt Wei and Aunt Wei, it's just that Aunt Wei has a soft temper and never makes noise."

An Lingge had already carefully thought about these things just now. She absentmindedly remembered that when her mother had just passed away and Madam Li had just entered the palace, it was Aunt Wei who had always been taking care of her.

But after that, the Madam Li relied on the fact that the Imperial Noble Consort Li s were favored by the palace to suppress the Aunt Wei s, forcing them to the side yard.

At that time, she was too young to notice the struggle between the two of them. She only knew that after that, Madam Li always had a kind mother in front of him and even said a lot of bad things about the Aunt Wei in her ears without leaving a trace, lecturing him not to meet this person who had been taking care of him.

These distant memories that were buried deep within her memories surfaced together with the appearance of the Aunt Wei in her mind.

She thought about how Aunt Wei had done her best to serve her mother in the past and how she was still doted on by her father as an aunt. However, she was deceived by the Madam Li and ignored him, allowing him to bully her and make her unable to live a peaceful life in the side courtyard.

An Lingge's finger that was holding onto the table suddenly stopped, her gaze fell on the teacup on the table, and her eyes lit up.

"There are too many troubles at home today, so Grandmother will definitely be extremely worried. Bi Zhu, come, bring Grandmother some of the scented tea that I dried a few days ago and send them over."

Although Bi Zhu did not know what her young miss wanted to do, she would never refute her master's words. After hearing what was said, she hurriedly packed up a bag of scented tea and followed An Lingge to the Old Mistress' courtyard.

"Why is the big girl here?" The madame sat on a chair, her eyes half-closed. Behind her, a maidservant was giving her a punch on the back.

An Lingge bowed at the old lady, her smile gentle and gentle, "The past few days, there have been many accidents in the house. I thought Grandmother must be very tired, so I prepared some scented tea for you."

The old mistress opened her eyes, looking a little tired but still smiling. "You ladies love to mess around with these tricks the most. Isn't scented tea also tea? Do you think it's worth it for you to bring it over?"

"Grandmother, don't underestimate this scented tea." Anling

"My granddaughter has only recently learned this." An Lingge sat over with a smile, holding Old Song's hand and pouting her lips, she smiled at the old lady, "This different kind of flower tea has different effects, for example, when the rose and the white chrysanthemum are paired, the tea that is brewed can help relieve the fatigue; the jasmine flower and the Bodhi seed flower can help calm one's emotions and calm down, so Grandmother, drinking a cup before bed can help you relax your body and mind, making it easier for you to sleep peacefully."

Only then did the old mistress raise her eyebrows, a smile appearing on her plump face. "How come I didn't know that a girl like you could pull off such tricks?"

An Lingge took the Old Granny's hand, "I was thinking that since Grandmother is old, her body will not be as sturdy as before, so I wanted to learn something to help you take care of your body. Coincidentally, we met the Aunt Wei that day. She served by my mother's side in the past and the scented tea she brewed was especially good. Thus, I learned a little from her. "

An Lingge's eyes shined with a black light as she leaned on the Old Mistress' side, like a caring granddaughter.

She then urged the maidservant by her side to make a pot of tea and personally poured it for the madame, "Grandmother, quickly try it. How is your grandson's daughter's culinary skills compared to Aunt Wei's?"

The old mistress teased her with a smile. The lid of the tea was removed and she took a sip of the scented tea.

The sweet scent of Jasmine instantly spread across his lips, bringing with it a sweet taste of divinity, causing one's entire body and mind to relax.

"Good tea." The old mistress praised him as she took another sip of the tea. "I didn't expect your tea to be so good at such a young age."

An Lingge lowered her head and laughed, "It's all because of how the Aunt Wei taught me. My tea ceremony isn't even half as good as mine."

The Old Mistress knew about Aunt Wei, but she hadn't seen him for many years, so she reacted for a long time, "Are you talking about the Aunt Wei that stayed in the side courtyard all year round?"

"Grandmother's memory is really good, that Aunt Wei." An Lingge flattered the Old Mistress, and continued to smile, "Aunt Wei is a low-profile person, she was neither fighting nor fighting with others in the manor. If not for the fact that I met her once, I would have forgotten that there is such a person in our household."

She pouted her lips in dissatisfaction. Her black eyes were clear and limpid, and her beautiful face did not look scheming at all, "This won't do, Grandmother. You've already been in the manor for so long, how could Aunt Wei hide from you? How about you give the Aunt Wei an order for her to come make tea for you everyday? "

An Lingge did not mention how the Aunt Wei was being treated, but was actually being treated for the sake of the Old Mistress.

The old mistress paused for a moment as expected, obviously listening to what she said.