Gu Ye thanked her and sat down at the seat she designated. The other ladies were the grandnieces of the Old Madam’s family. Because they were in Yan City, they often visited the Jun Residence as guests.
The attitude of the Old Madam directly determined the attitude of others towards her. A round-faced girl wearing a rouge-colored satin coat smiled sweetly and said, “Who is this little sister? Looking at you, you have semblance in the eyes with Grand Aunt!”
The Old Madam gave Gu Ye another glance and smiled: “You don’t say! Just now I thought that Miss Gu looks a bit familiar. She looks a bit like your aunt when she was a child! Luck has really brought us together.”
Elder Madam Jun has three sons and one daughter. Among the children, only her youngest daughter resembled her. Since childhood, she has been fond of her daughter. When her youngest daughter was married to the capital, she was too far away and was a little unhappy! Gu Ye’s big, dark and radiant eyes reminded her of her daughter. Hence, she inadvertently treated her better.
”Here are a few plates of snacks that are easy to digest. I’ve especially asked Medical Sage to check it. It’s suitable for you. Come on, try it and see if it’s to your liking!” Elder Madam Jun took Gu Ye’s slightly rough little hand and patted it lovingly. She had heard about the little girl’s situation. To her surprise, there were such cruel parents in the world who refused to feed their children, and even beat and scold them at every turn. Fortunately, the little girl survived…
Can I have a snack? Gu Ye’s eyes radiated dazzling brilliance all at once, shining like glittering black gems. She couldn’t care less about maintaining her poise and cheered softly, “Thank you, Old Madam!”
Seeing this, Elder Madam Jun was so amused that she could hardly close her mouth. She said repeatedly, “It turns out that you are also a snack lover. When my daughter was a child, she could eat snacks as three meals if we didn’t keep a close eye on her. For this reason, I don’t know how many times I have scolded her! Slow down, lest you choke. Bi Lian, give Miss Gu a cup of honey water.”
A young lady in a light red dress saw that Gu Ye had taken away all the attention of the Old Madam. She pouted in displeasure and cursed the girl for being a country bumpkin in her heart. However, she put on a smile and said, “Aunt, who is this little sister? She looks familiar, but she hasn’t been in the manor before, right?”
”This one, oh, she’s got a towering background! She is the direct disciple of Sage Apothecary, your cousin’s savior. Despite her young age, she is highly talented in medicine. Niu-momo just ate the pills she gave, and her cold was cured in just two days.” The Old Madam deliberately introduced Gu Ye to her family’s grandnieces.
The disdain in the eyes of the red-clad young lady deepened, and she muttered to herself, It turns out that she is a pharmacist. No wonder her hands are thicker than those of the servants and also exuded acts of the lower class!
The young lady with the round face earlier, on the other hand, blinked her eyes wide. “Pills? Little Sister, can you even make pills? Isn’t that the specialty of Grand Pharmacist Baili?”
”Senior Brother Baili is my Uncle-Master’s disciple.” Now that someone spoke to her, Gu Ye had no choice but to temporarily put down the delicious snacks in her hand and deal with the person patiently. Except for the round-faced young lady, the eyes of the four young ladies present emitted some contempt. She couldn’t help but give them big eyerolls mentally: Weren’t you just reincarnated well? What gives you the right to look down upon others?
”Aah! It turns out that the Grand Pharmacist Baili is your senior brother!” The round-faced young lady exclaimed. After all, nobody has heard of Sage Apothecary for more than 20 years. It went without saying that these little girls were unfamiliar with his name. However, Grand Pharmacist Baili was different. His pills were so popular that even rich people might not be able to buy them.
The other three ladies also restrained the contempt in their eyes. Ordinary pharmacists might not be worth mentioning, but great pharmacists who could make pills were respected by everyone. After all, who knew when they’d be begging a certain someone to save their heads?! Rumors have it that some royal relatives in the capital had invited Grand Pharmacist Baili as a guest!
The dimples on the cheeks of the round-faced little girl were looming. She approached mysteriously and asked in a whisper, “Little Sister Gu, I heard that Grand Pharmacist Baili looks like a painting. Is he really so beautiful?”
It turns out that noble ladies also have a gossipy side. Gu Ye curled her lips and smiled, saying, “Elder sister, your question renders me stumped. To be honest, I haven’t seen Senior Brother Baili yet!”
The round-faced girl looked disappointed. Gu Ye went on to say, “However, I can help you to inquire from Uncle-Master how my Senior Brother looks, lest conflicts arise when we meet — We’re all in the same family but don’t recognize each other.”
The round-faced girl’s smile reappeared: “Is Grand Pharmacist Baili Medical Sage’s disciple? Isn’t he supposed to be an expert in the art of healing? How come he’s also powerful in concocting medicine?”
”The art of healing and pharmaceuticals are inseparable. Master and I not only study pharmacy, but also study medicine. Perhaps, Grand Pharmacist Baili is more talented in pharmaceuticals, you know?” In fact, Gu Ye was overflowing with caustic remarks deep inside: Medical Sage’s disciple isn’t focusing on studying medicine properly but instead grabbing jobs against pharmacists. How unethical.
Another young lady in an emerald green dress softly said, “Then… What does Miss Gu specialize in? What are you good at?”
”Me? Oh, my apprenticeship hasn’t been long. I’m laying the foundation, and I haven’t determined my future direction yet. Master said that no matter what you learn, treat it as if you’re building a house. You must lay a solid foundation before you can build a tall and sturdy attic.” Gu Ye picked up the honey water, lowered her eyes and took a sip, with a faint smile on the corner of her mouth.
Elder Madam Jun has long taken in the attitude of her grandnieces all in her eyes. However, she did not expect that Miss Gu was also a girl of character. She has got the knack of putting someone in their place.
She smiled and intervened, “Miss Gu, don’t be too modest. You have concocted an Internal Heat-relieving Pill. This is enough to prove that you’ll definitely be promising in the future.”
”Thank you for your good wishes, Old Madam!” Gu Ye stood up and bowed. Afterwards, the young ladies chatted about the flowers in the room again. They showered the flowers with compliments, making the Old Madam laugh.