The next day, another crisis struck the estate: the matriarch fell ill as well.
Though she had shown no outward signs, the matriarch had been deeply worried about the Old Master’s situation. Frail by nature and burdened by excessive anxiety, she finally collapsed under the strain. Jiang Shuying, already overwhelmed with worry, found herself in the midst of a "when it rains, it pours" situation, her appearance visibly haggard. Su Jinhuan even noticed white hairs beginning to sprout at her temples, and her heart ached for her.
Su Jinhuan took Su Qianze to visit the matriarch, and afterward, they went to check on the Old Master. There, they happened to run into the second aunt, who had also come to visit. The second aunt was dutiful, showing up every single day, a devotion the Old Master clearly noted. While there may have been a desire to make a show of it, she had indeed taken action, and the youngest aunt had not stood in her way.
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