Everyone knows that once a doctor tells a patient's family, "The patient can eat whatever they want," it's basically their last bite.

When Wen Zhixia said this, everyone in Ci'en Hospital was stunned.

Is the old lady about to pass away?

Aunt Zhi was terrified. If the old lady were gone, there would be no possibility of reconciliation in the Marquis's household.

Madam Tu was also startled. If the old lady were gone, the third branch of the family would probably have to divide up their property.

Without Gu Shaoyu, what is the Pingyang Marquis's mansion?

The old lady was even more stunned. She was faking it, so why was she going to see the old Marquis?

She can't die. The great-grandson's adoption ceremony isn't finished yet, and she hasn't enjoyed her blessings enough. How can she die?

She's going to die, and her third son insists on leaving the family home. Who will care about her eldest and second sons then?

Ta Xue was so frightened that she started to cry. If it weren't for the old lady, Gu Boyu would have dared to forcibly take her in as a concubine.

She knelt down in front of Wen Zhixia and said, "Dr. Doctor, you must think of a way! The old lady hasn't seen the Third Master and Third Madam's son yet!"

To be honest, this girl is quite cunning.

By saying this, she was essentially asking Xie Zhaozhao and Wen Zhixia for help, since no one wants their child to be born before their grandparents have even met them.

Seeing that Wen Zhixia remained silent, the old lady suddenly snapped, "Are you the Wen family's doctor? What kind of miracle doctor are you? I can eat and sleep well, why would I be leaving my children and grandchildren?"

Wen Zhixia watched her silently as she slowly packed her medicine box and silver needles.

The feeling was: Why should I argue with a dying person!

Aunt Zhi choked back tears as she pleaded with Xie Zhaozhao, "Third brother's wife, please beg the miracle doctor, we can't just watch your mother pass away so soon! What do you suggest we do? We're all willing to help."

Xie Zhaozhao looked at her, listening to everything?

Aunt Zhi swallowed hard. "You're not going to kick me out now, are you?" "Oh, really?"

Xie Zhaozhao said to Wen Zhixia, "Dr. Wen, I have long heard that the Wen family has a secret recipe that is not passed down. The Emperor Jingzhao of the previous dynasty had his lifespan extended by ten years by Dr. Wen using this secret method. Please, Dr. Wen, save my mother-in-law. The Grand Secretary and I will definitely repay you handsomely."

Tu and Aunt Zhi nodded vigorously: Yes, yes, the third son and his wife will thank you handsomely!

Wen Zhixia hesitated for a while before saying, "For the sake of the Grand Secretary, I need the Old Madam to test it first. If it passes the test, then we can consider the secret formula. If it doesn't work, then there's no need to bother!"

Madam Tu, Aunt Zhi, Xie Zhaozhao, and the Old Madam: "Just tell us, we will definitely cooperate."

Wen Zhixia's method was very simple: the old lady should run around the lotus lake. If she could run two laps within half an hour, and then lift ten of the five-pound stone locks at the door after she returned, and then eat a steamed bun after lifting them, then there was still hope.

"If these tests are not passed, then forget it! I advise Madam Hou and Madam San to stop making trouble and let the old lady rest quietly."

He paused deliberately before saying the word "rest and recuperation".

The old lady, Madam Tu, and Aunt Zhi: We all understand!

Wen Zhixia looked serious, but Xie Zhaozhao wanted to laugh. Walking around the lake twice in half an hour, lifting ten stone weights, and eating a steamed bun—what a healthy physique!

Even she might not be able to do it.

Before Xie Zhaozhao could say anything, the old lady nimbly rolled out of bed, asked Taxue to help her put on her shoes, and said eagerly, "Let's begin!"

Xie Zhaozhao said anxiously, "Mother, let me help you."

Seeing her delicate and frail appearance, the old lady pushed her away, saying, "No, if you come with me, there won't be enough time!"

Madam Tu called to the purchasing woman in the mansion: "Go, you're used to doing chores and you're strong. You can help Mother."

The purchasing woman rolled up her sleeves and said, "Watch me, I'll definitely take the old lady flying!"

Wen Zhixia looked serious as she walked out the door, staring at the water clock, and joined them in testing it.

The old lady and the shopping girl were full of fighting spirit, ready to show off and make you feel superior, their faces flushed red.

The servants in the entire mansion had no idea what was going on. What was the old lady doing? Why was she running around the lake in circles?

The old lady ran two laps, returned, and, with a hoarse laugh, lifted ten more stone weights, and then—

I ate two steamed buns in one go!

Wen Zhixia: Congratulations! You've exceeded all the task requirements!!

Back at Ci'en Hospital, Wen Zhixia looked much better and prescribed ten doses of medicine for the old lady.

He instructed, "Take one packet of this medicine twice a day. If you haven't improved after ten doses, come back to me."

When Madam Tu looked at the prescription, although she didn't understand medicine, she knew it was a good medicine just by looking at the names of the herbs, because she recognized three of them: tortoise shell, deer antler, and ginseng.

Tu's face darkened again. These medicines would probably cost a lot of money, wouldn't they?

Xie Zhaozhao dropped Wen Zhixia off at the entrance of Ci'en Hospital and then returned.

She took the prescription and looked at it, then said to the old lady, "Mother, just focus on getting better and don't worry about anything."

Madam Tu chimed in, "Third Madam, everything else is fine, but this medicine doesn't look cheap. What if ten doses aren't enough..."

“Then let’s keep eating,” Xie Zhaozhao decided. “Nothing is more important than my mother’s healthy life.”

Madam Tu wanted to say that the public funds were insufficient, and the household was only being supported by the third son's salary. She wanted Xie Zhaozhao's dowry to help supplement the income.

But how should I put it?

Xie Zhaozhao, however, didn't mention anything about the higher-ups. Suddenly, her expression hardened, and she said to her maternal aunt, "If I remember correctly, the Grand Secretary ordered my uncle's family to return to Ouyang immediately. The Zhi family is now staying in the capital, causing my mother worry and distress, and disregarding the Grand Secretary's orders. What is their intention?"

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