Nanny Zhao was beside herself with joy, but still remembered to speak up for her mistress, and said, "At first, Sixth Madam only thought the outbreak of smallpox in the mansion was already troublesome enough, and didn't want Old Madam to worry about her, so she hid it. Who could have known it would drag on until it became so serious? Ever since falling ill, Sixth Madam has trouble sleeping; any small sound startles her awake. She keeps suspecting someone wants to harm her. Sixth Madam refuses to let anyone examine her, and I fear this illness is the reason."
Nanny Rong said, "Isn't it all that Mrs. Zhao's doing? Otherwise, how could Sixth Madam be like this? Don't worry, once Sixth Madam takes her medicine and puts her mind at ease, she'll recover."
Nanny Zhao's eyes were filled with tears, but she smiled and said, "Yes, she'll get better."
Nanny Rong admonished, "In a while, Sixth Master will come find you to talk. You know what to tell Sixth Madam, right?"
Nanny Zhao nodded.
