The wonderful life of modern women in ancient times

Chapter 465 Zhao Ting'er learns that Hongmei is feeding medicine

"That's fine! How about this, I'll go with you to your shop to measure the size, and you can follow us back to the general's mansion to get the cloth. After the clothes are finished, you can deliver them to the general's mansion in person. How about that?"

Zhao Ting'er raised her hand and touched Hongmei's sleeve, looking very pleased with it. She asked with a smile and then gave Madam Zhao a wink.

Madam Zhao understood, took out a silver ingot from her sleeve, put it into Hongmei's hand, and said, "Young lady, why are you still standing there? Not just anyone can make clothes for our general's wife."

"General's Mansion? Please forgive my poor eyesight, but which general's mansion is this?"

Hongmei looked reserved and asked hesitantly.

"It's General Cao's mansion over there."

Nanny Zhao pointed in the direction of the general's mansion with a proud look on her face.

"So it's General Cao's house. Madam, I can't accept your money. The old general protects Daxia and has done a great favor to the people like us. It's Hongmei's blessing to be able to make clothes for you!"

As Hongmei said this, she stuffed the silver ingot back into Madam Zhao's hands.

She did not allow Madam Zhao to refuse, and bowed respectfully to Zhao Ting'er, saying, "Madam, please condescend to follow me to the shop in front."

After saying that, he took the lead and walked towards the clothing store she pointed to.

"lady?"

The corners of Zhao Ma's mouth twitched. She admired Hongmei's acting skills very much. She looked at Zhao Ting'er, waiting for her instructions.

"Forget it, you can keep this silver for now. If the dress she made is good, you can give her more silver later. Come on!"

Zhao Ting'er covered her slightly raised lips with a handkerchief and gave instructions lightly.

"Yes, ma'am please!"

Upon hearing this, Nanny Zhao said no more. She and Xi Que supported Zhao Ting'er on both sides and followed.

"Madam, you are of noble status. Please follow me to the back room to measure the size!"

Hongmei and other Zhao Ting'er and others entered the shop, lifted a curtain to reveal the road leading to the backyard, and asked Zhao Ting'er to go first with a respectful look on her face.

"You guys just stay outside the shop. This shop is too small. Don't disturb other people's business. Madam Zhao, just follow me inside."

Looking at the busy little shop, Zhao Ting'er gave instructions to Xi Que and several guards.

"Madam, let's go outside the wing with you. Otherwise, if anything happens to you, it will be difficult for us to explain to the master."

The leader of the guards looked embarrassed and bowed to Zhao Ting'er.

Just as Aunt Zhao was about to speak, Hongmei took the lead and said with a smile, "You are right, Madam's safety is more important. If Madam gets into an accident in my little shop, I can't take the responsibility."

After hearing Hongmei's words, Zhao Ting'er and Madam Zhao exchanged glances, knowing that Hongmei must have her reasons for saying so, so they said no more, waved their hands, and asked Xi Que and several guards to follow, and everyone went to the backyard together.

"Okay, you all stay outside. Madam Zhao, follow me in."

"Yes, ma'am!"

Hongmei took Zhao Ting'er and Madam Zhao into the side room and closed the door with a creaky sound.

"Madam, please take off your cloak. Hongmei will measure your size for you."

As Hongmei spoke, she pretended to take out a tape measure, then threw it casually on the table, took out a piece of paper from her sleeve and handed it to Zhao Tinger.

Zhao Ting'er looked towards the door vigilantly, took the paper and started reading.

At the same time, he said, "Measure me carefully, don't make any mistakes, and I'll reward you if you do it right! It has to fit me well!"

"Yes, ma'am, don't worry. I'll write down your measurements on this paper in a moment. I guarantee there won't be any mistakes."

While she was talking, Zhao Ting'er had already finished reading the contents on the paper.

Hongmei's general intention was to enter the general's mansion and protect her personally.

This coincided with her idea.

Zhao Ting'er handed the paper to Nanny Zhao and nodded to Hongmei.

After quickly reading it, Nanny Zhao folded the paper and put it back into Hongmei's hand.

At this time, the guards were outside the room, so they didn't say much. After Hongmei measured Zhao Ting'er's size, Nanny Zhao opened the door and helped Zhao Ting'er out, followed closely by Hongmei.

"Miss Hongmei, please come with us back to the General's Mansion to get the cloth!"

"Yes, ma'am!"

Hongmei agreed respectfully, left the shop, and got into the carriage with Zhao Ting'er. Madam Zhao and Xi Que walked on one side of the carriage, and the guards followed behind.

In the carriage, Hongmei leaned close to Zhao Ting'er's ear and whispered, "Madam, yesterday I sneaked into the general's mansion to feed you medicine. I didn't expect that you would change so much overnight. The master's medicine is really effective!"

Zhao Ting'er suddenly realized what was going on when she heard this: "Did you give me medicine last night? No wonder I got better overnight!"

"Madam, I haven't seen you for a long time. How did your health get to this point? During this period, I have been trying to find a way to contact you, but the general's mansion is heavily guarded and I really can't. If the master hadn't known that Madam was in trouble and given me a magic medicine, Madam would probably not live long. The master has strictly ordered me to protect Madam. Please find a way to let me into the mansion."

Hongmei looked at Zhao Ting'er and emphasized again that she had to enter the general's mansion and stay by her side to protect her, otherwise if anything happened to Zhao Ting'er, she would not be able to bear the punishment from her master.

"My illness this time was so strange that I had this thought in mind. Hongmei, how is your dressing skill?"

Zhao Ting'er's eyes flickered as she asked in a low voice.

"Very good!"

"Okay, then I will try to make you my personal maid, specializing in dressing and tailoring for me."

"Yes, ma'am!"

After the two men finished their discussion, the carriage arrived at the gate of the general's mansion.

This time, Hongmei's attitude towards Zhao Ting'er was very respectful. Zhao Ting'er was very satisfied. She got out of the car with a smile and led everyone towards her courtyard.

"Miss Hongmei, I am very fond of you. Please come sit next to me and talk. Madam Zhao, go and get some cloth yourself. Xi Que, go and prepare some refreshments!"

Zhao Ting'er walked into the hall, sat down, and gave some instructions.

Xi Que took the order and retreated swiftly. Nanny Zhao understood and called away the two guards guarding outside the hall to go with her to get the material.

The other two guards were standing guard at the gate of the yard with knives, so they couldn't hear what Zhao Ting'er and Hongmei were saying.

"Madam, don't you think the old general is watching you too closely? And you have always been in good health. Your illness this time is too strange. How could a healthy person suddenly get such a serious illness?"

Hongmei thought about the abnormalities in the general's mansion during this period of time and said something meaningful.

"The master said that there were enemies seeking revenge and he was afraid that I would get hurt, so he sent people to guard me all the time. But they are indeed in the way. They follow me every day, which makes it inconvenient for me to talk and do things. I also think that this illness is really strange. Even the imperial doctors of the Imperial Hospital are helpless. Fortunately, you brought back the magic medicine, otherwise my life would be in danger."

Thinking of how she was dying yesterday and her end was approaching, Zhao Ting'er felt a chill in her heart again.

Seeing that Zhao Ting'er seemed to trust General Cao very much, Hongmei said nothing more.

She was certain that Zhao Ting'er's illness this time must be related to the old general.

"Miss Hongmei, these are the best materials in the mansion. Which ones do you need?"

Nanny Zhao brought the guards back the cloth and let Hongmei examine it one by one.

"Just these three, madam. The clothes can be made within five days. After they are made, I will personally deliver them to you!"

Hongmei selected three kinds of fabrics with elegant patterns, wrapped them up, held them in her arms, and bowed to Zhao Ting'er with a smile.

"Okay, thank you for your help, Madam Zhao, please escort Miss Hongmei out of the house yourself."

Nanny Zhao took the order and politely left with Hongmei.

"Where's the master?"

Zhao Ting'er asked the two maids who brought tea.

"The master just went out. Maybe something happened in the barracks."

One of the maids replied respectfully.

"Got it. I'll take a nap. Please don't come in and disturb me."

"Yes, ma'am, I'll take my leave."

After the maid left, Zhao Ting'er returned to the inner room and dozed off on the bed. Thinking back on General Cao's actions during this period, her brows furrowed more and more.