Susu received the news early in the morning that the First Madam had claimed illness the night before, causing a fuss with doctors and prescriptions. However, it was said that after seeing a few attendants beaten nearly to death by the Old Master this morning, she truly fell ill.
Even though Susu did not favor her, she couldn't let others gossip, so she went to the First Madam's courtyard — Brocade Residence — before heading to the storeroom. At that time, Brocade Residence was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Naturally, the First Madam wouldn't meet them; only a rough servant woman came out to relay a message.
The Sixth Miss, though not oblivious, heard the servant say the First Madam was ill and unable to receive guests. She said, "Since my Aunt is ill, I shouldn't disturb her. Please tell her I will come visit her another day." Saying this, she instructed Xiang Yu to reward the servant. Xiang Yu poured a six-money silver plum flower ingot from her pouch for the servant.
