Five days later, everyone in the mansion clearly noticed that Mrs. Ran’s complexion had improved.

"How are you feeling?"

"I feel like I’ve been sleeping soundly at night, lying down and sleeping straight through until morning."

"In the past, I had trouble falling asleep, tossing and turning like a pancake in bed, or I would suddenly wake up just after nodding off." Mrs. Ran said, "The next day I would wake up groggy, unable to lift my spirits."

Hearing Aunt Ran say this, Lei Ying thought to herself: In the past, you were always so cautious in front of Madam, always having to serve in her courtyard at seven in the morning, how could you feel at ease to sleep?

Ever since it was known that she would serve a noble in the palace, Madam exempted Aunt from the morning greetings, allowing her to sleep soundly without having to be in Madam’s courtyard at seven.

So, perhaps the medicine was somewhat helpful, but the effect wouldn’t show so quickly; it was more of a psychological comfort.

However, after Mrs. Ran tried the medicine, Madam Lei was truly convinced.

"Erya, how many pills do you take each day?"

"Mother, you take one pill a day. Additionally, I acquired some dietary supplement recipes from the teacher, who said dietary supplements are better than medicine. Mother should have the small kitchen prepare food according to these recipes for even better results."

"That sounds great."

After bringing the dietary recipes back to her courtyard, Madam Lei immediately arranged for her trusted nanny to take the recipes to Doctor Wang for evaluation.

"Madam, these recipes can replenish one’s energy and blood without being too hot, they’re excellent, really excellent."

Doctor Wang was surprised and did not know who provided these recipes.

"Can I use them?"

"Of course, it’s beneficial and harmless to you, Madam."

It was at this point Madam Lei truly believed that Chun Nuan was indeed extraordinary.

Lei Ying learned valuable things at the school.

After taking the pills and consuming dietary supplements for some time, Madam Lei’s symptoms eased, her sleep improved, her complexion grew rosier, and she became less irritable.

She even restrained her harsh treatment towards the concubines a bit.

She became especially more patient with Mrs. Ran, gifting her two new pieces of fabric and a set of jewelry.

"Aunt Ran, you’re not old, so don’t dress so plainly. Wear brighter colors to lift Erya’s spirits too."

"Yes, Madam."

Mrs. Ran truly experienced the blessings her daughter brought.

Lei Ying was happy to gain her mother’s favor and to be able to shelter her birth mother, feeling especially grateful to Zhong Xiuxiu.

At the Zhong Mansion, as soon as Zhong Xiuxiu returned from school, she was stopped by Nanny Song, who was by her stepmother’s side.

"Fifth Miss, it’s perfect timing that you returned; I was just about to fetch you."

"What’s the matter, Nanny Song? Is there something urgent?"

"The Eldest Miss has gone into labor, and the Minister’s Mansion has fetched Madam over. Madam instructed me to ensure you accompany me to the Minister’s Mansion."

"Alright, Nanny Song, wait a moment. I’ll go pack a few things."

"Okay."

In the carriage, Nanny Song explained the current situation at the Minister’s Mansion to Zhong Xiuxiu.

"They say the Eldest Miss has gone into labor, and they initially planned to invite Aunt Zhang, the best midwife in the Capital, but unfortunately, Aunt Zhang broke her leg yesterday and is bedridden. So, they invited Aunt Zhou instead," Nanny Song said. "The Minister’s Mansion invited Doctor Chen, and Madam said that no matter what, having you by the Eldest Miss’ side would provide reassurance."

In fact, Madam Zhong wanted Zhong Xiuxiu to ask for Chun Nuan’s help, but she knew Chun Nuan wouldn’t make house calls.

If anything were to happen to her daughter... bah, nothing will happen.

Of course, if they truly needed Chun Nuan’s intervention, only Zhong Xiuxiu could request it.

Thus, they must bring Zhong Xiuxiu to the Minister’s Mansion.

Zhong Xiuxiu and Nanny Song were ushered in by the gatekeeper at the Minister’s Mansion.

"Xiuxiu greets Mother."

"Fifth Girl, you’re here, come over," Madam Zhong said, pulling her towards the Minister’s Mansion Madam.

"Xiuxiu greets Madam."

"No need for formalities, we’re all family."

Mrs. Fang hurriedly said, "Your elder sister was just asking about you, wondering if you’d arrived."

"In-laws, Fifth Girl is very close to the Eldest Girl, why not let Fifth Girl go in and see her?"

"As long as Fifth Miss doesn’t mind, I’m okay with it."

"Sure, I’ll go in and check on Big Sister."

Zhong Xiuxiu was unfazed by the sounds of her elder sister crying out in pain from inside the room.

Others might not know, but the students of Chunshan Women’s Medical College have already gone to the outskirts of the Capital several times to deliver babies for impoverished families, as arranged by their teacher.