Chapter 903: Chapter 903: Delicate as a Swaying Willow

Yun Jiao said with a hint of exasperation, "The last time you took a bath at home, it was me who bathed you. What are you avoiding?"

You Er blushed, "But I’m a grown man now." He pushed Yun Jiao into the room.

Yun Jiao had to go in, Yang Ying followed, and the two hid by the window, watching Qi Er and You Er quickly strip off.

Two soldiers held up buckets and slowly poured water down, while Qi Er and You Er quickly scrubbed themselves with towels.

Yun Jiao glanced back at the Duke.

The Duke chuckled, "It’s hot water!"

Yun Jiao then smiled and said, "That’s good."

"I’m not worried about them getting cold, mainly that after exercising, their pores are open, and suddenly pouring cold water isn’t good for the body."

The Duke shook his head, women are always like this, afraid the children will suffer.

Although Ruru was bathing by herself in the room, she was quick too.

After the three children finished bathing, they sat properly at the dining table.

The Duke pointed to an empty seat at the table, "Has Yun Jiao eaten yet? Join us."

He then called Lin Shuo, "You join us too."

Breakfast had already been brought over and was quickly set on the table. Yun Jiao looked over it; there was milk, meat, vegetables, and noodles. Although not as exquisite as at the Duke Mansion, it was nutritious enough.

After eating, the children all looked eagerly at the Duke, then at Yun Jiao.

The Duke cleared his throat and was about to speak when Yun Jiao said, "After eating, isn’t it time to study?"

The three children immediately drooped, thinking they could get a day off since Yun Jiao was here.

Yun Jiao also stood up, "I have to go back too, practice well and study hard." 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

The children looked at her unwillingly, and Yun Jiao patted each of their heads in turn, "Go on."

The three children obediently walked out, looking back at her as they went.

Watching the children’s eyes, Yun Jiao’s heart almost broke, and she waved her hand. The three children reluctantly walked away.

Once the children had left, the Duke said, "Now that you’ve come to see for yourself, are you at ease?"

Yun Jiao, a little embarrassed, said, "I just missed them a bit."

"I won’t trouble you any longer, Duke, daughter-in-law takes leave."

It was still early to return to the city, so Yun Jiao went straight to Renxin Hall.

There was no appointment today, but as soon as Yun Jiao sat down, a patient arrived.

A delicate and luxurious sedan chair stopped at the door, and the nanny accompanying it quickly entered, smiling as she greeted Yun Jiao, "Good day, National Lady."

Yun Jiao raised an eyebrow slightly, knowing only those from official families knew about her being titled National Lady by the Emperor. It was likely this nanny came from an official family.

The nanny continued, "I am from Minister Han of the Ministry of Personnel’s household. My young lady has tuberculosis and would like Doctor Gu to diagnose and treat her. However, my young lady is not well enough to show herself in public. Could you treat her in the inner room?"

Seeing her respectful attitude, Yun Jiao nodded, "Alright, there is space inside."

She instructed Ah Tie, "Go open the side door."

Then she added, "Have Lao Jiu and Ah Er come out from the back courtyard." She didn’t want them to run into Miss Han.

Ah Tie promptly went to do so.

Soon, Lao Jiu and Ah Er both came out from the back courtyard, and Yun Jiao instructed the nanny, "Have the sedan chair enter through the side door."

The eastern wing of the courtyard now housed Ah Tie and his wife, and the main house was unoccupied, having been converted by Yun Jiao into a consultation room.

Yun Jiao stood at the door watching as the sedan chair was brought in, then two maids helped a woman out of it.

The woman was emaciated, panting after a few steps. She walked as if a willow swaying in the wind, and Yun Jiao worried that her slender waist might snap.