After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter
Chapter 185 Cannot Be Delayed

Chapter 185: Chapter 185 Cannot Be Delayed

They exuded a faint scent of herbs, "This is the beauty care powder and beauty care cream that I’ve refined from ancient recipes and personally concocted. With continuous use over the years, it can restore skin to a snowy whiteness and softness, and those pesky fine lines will quietly fade away. Madam, you are in the prime of your life, a little care will only make you more radiant."

"Of course, if the Old Lady is interested, this beauty care technique is equally applicable to you, allowing the years to leave more grace than traces on you."

There was a hint of humor in Su Yu’s words, which made the Old Lady cover her mouth and chuckle, her eyes twinkling with a few playful glints.

"My old bones, the flower-like beauty of yesteryear has long since faded with time, and now I only wish for good health. Leave those youthful trifles to girls in the prime of their youth like Qingshu."

"You are too modest, Old Lady. It is only sickness that has dimmed your luster, but having not seen you in over twenty days, you look vibrant and healthy, seeming almost a decade younger. Although my beauty care cream has its marvels, your ability to recover is truly admirable. This cream is made from the leaves of persimmons harvested in early autumn, carefully prepared. Applying it gently to the face before sleep every night, I believe it won’t be long until you become the most dazzling among your peers."

Young Master Tutor’s wife gently echoed on the side, her words full of love and respect for her mother, "Mom, you are naturally beautiful, and the years of illness have caused you undue hardship, but looking at you now, you truly seem much younger. You may as well try the generosity of Doctor Su, and I assure you, your grace will remain as it was."

The Old Lady was surrounded by the warmth of the room, her heart nearly brimming with joy as she agreed repeatedly, her eyes sparkling with new expectancy for life.

"Yes, yes, yes, all you say is true. I am willing to try, to follow your arrangements."

After all, the desire for beauty is inherent in all, even an Old Lady who has experienced the world, and who, despite having teetered on the brink of life and death, no longer pursues the external as fervently. Yet faced with an opportunity to enhance her charm, the joy and anticipation is irrepressible.

The Young Master Tutor’s wife then brought up an exciting plan, "Once your body is a bit more robust, we should hold a banquet for those friends and relatives who came to visit you during your illness, to let them witness your recovery and share in this joy."

"Seeing you rejuvenated, they will undoubtedly be genuinely happy for you. It will be a wonderful gathering indeed."

The Old Lady nodded, her thoughts drifting back to her sickbed, where her old sisters had sat around her, tearful and desolate. The heartache was unforgettable.

Now that she had regained her health, it was indeed time to invite them to come together to share in the joy of having survived the ordeal.

Yet, as her thoughts shifted, a slight furrow appeared in the corner of her eyes, betraying some inner concern.

The sensitive Young Master Tutor’s wife immediately noticed the subtle change in her mother’s mood and asked anxiously, "Mom, is there anything amiss?"

The Old Lady shook her head slightly, a barely noticeable worry hidden in her eyes, "It’s nothing, my daughter. You always attend to every little detail, all very thoroughly. I just feel pained that the effort involved in hosting a feast will have you bustling about, and I worry about your health..."

"Mom, don’t worry. I have been following Doctor Su’s prescriptions and taking care of myself, and I have been feeling much better. My strength has returned quite a bit."

The Young Master Tutor’s wife reassured her mother while gently lifting a lock of her hair, revealing a smile that was confident and gracious.

The Old Lady scrutinized her daughter-in-law closely, seeing her cheeks flush with health and her eyes sparkling with vitality and intelligence. The whole person seemed to radiate an inner health and charm, a stark contrast to the perpetually busy and exhausted figure of past days. This brought comfort and pride to the Old Lady’s heart.

"Then let it be, don’t push yourself too hard, leave more to the servants below to handle, and ensure everything goes according to plan smoothly,"

Her mother’s words were laden with an unquestionable authority and her eyes were full of care and expectation for her children.

"Yes, Mother, I understand."

Su Yu nodded gently, but her eyes could not hide the excitement of someone eager to try.

The moment she heard that the Young Master Tutor’s Mansion would soon host a grand banquet, and the invitees were all the ladies from noble families, her heart felt as if it had been caressed by a warm spring breeze, almost flying with joy.

By then, she vowed to bring honor to Young Master Tutor’s wife and the highly respected Old Lady, and also to take this opportunity to spread her medical skills and reputation even further.

Ah, that glittering silver seemed almost within reach.

"Ahem..."

To the side, Young Master Tutor Lin cleared his throat deliberately, trying to use this subtle sound to break the awkwardness of his presence in the lively conversation.

Ever since this promising Doctor Su had stepped through the door, conversations flowed like rivers converging, passionately enthusiastic, while he felt like he had become part of the forgotten backdrop.

The moment people heard him, they all turned toward him uniformly, and Young Master Tutor Lin suddenly felt rather out of his element, swallowing the words he was about to speak.

After a long pause, he finally squeezed out a question, "Doctor Su, what exactly brings you to Ning County during this visit?"

At his words, the Old Lady and Young Master Tutor’s wife also looked over with curiosity, clearly, the question was on their minds as well.

Su Yu delicately took a sip of tea, the uncontrollable smile on her lips tauter than a fully drawn bowstring, her mind pondering how to narrate her purpose naturally and unpretentiously, only to find that Young Master Tutor Lin had already preemptively voiced the query.

She quickly adjusted her expression, a touch of sorrow appearing in her eyes, "Alas, I must not conceal that a family tragedy has befallen us. My elder brother’s eldest daughter, Da Ya, was heartlessly sold to human traffickers by her cruel mother-in-law. My sister-in-law is devastated, having to care for my gravely ill brother and their two young children, she simply cannot manage everything, so she asked me to take on the search. After inquiring extensively in Clear Water Town, I found out that Da Ya was trafficked here to Ning County. Now that I’m here, I thought I might as well settle down for a bit and also offer to check on the health of the two ladies; after all, such opportunities are rare."

Upon hearing this, Young Master Tutor’s wife and the Old Lady couldn’t help but sigh repeatedly, filled with sympathy for Su Yu’s predicament, believing her words without any doubt or scrutiny.

In contrast, Young Master Tutor Lin’s gaze seemed deep and complex, as if he harbored some doubts about Su Yu’s story.

Su Yu continued, "We’ve been talking for so long, which has really delayed valuable time, I better check the pulse of the two ladies quickly, after all, the search for the missing person cannot be delayed either."

When the Old Lady heard her eagerness to leave, she quickly instructed Young Master Tutor Lin, "Since you’re at leisure anyway, why not make this trip? Find those traffickers and rescue Da Ya, to give Doctor Su some peace of mind."