Evening had fallen, and the Duke Wei's Mansion, lively throughout the day, had once again reclaimed its tranquility.
Grand Madam had aged and, after busily entertaining a host of female guests for most of the day, she too felt tired.
Yet she remained in the bedroom, watching He Tiantian take her medicine.
The Wife of Marquis Yongchang and He Yi were also present.
He Yi actually wanted to get closer to help Tiantian take her medicine, but the always perceptive Nanny Seo seemed unable for once to decipher her subtle cues and stood directly in front of He Yi.
Whether it was administering medicine or wiping her brow, Nanny Seo did everything herself, never letting a second person intervene.
He Yi: ... Hmph, as if I coveted such a task!
If it weren't for Grand Madam being present, He Yi, a daughter of the Lord's Mansion who usually wouldn't soil her ten fingers, would never stoop to serving others.
"... Grand Madam, you must be utterly exhausted from today's affairs?"