Chapter 165: Salvation
Zhao Yan saw what she was holding and asked happily, "Is it done?"
"Yes." She answered, and then turned to Su Qinghe and said, "Thank you, Brother Su, for giving me so much time. This is a brocade box with a deadly poison needle hidden inside. But I don't have the poison, so you can replace it when you go back. Here are the blueprints. If my master is not satisfied, I will make another one."
Su Qinghe looked at her dark eyes and said softly, "The Luban lock that I presented to you already amazed the masters. Now that your mechanical skills have reached a new level, they will only be happier."
Zhao Yan, who was originally nervous, finally breathed a sigh of relief. Although he believed in Yu Huatang, he could not be sure that Pharmacist Valley would buy it. Now that his mother was rescued, he looked at Yu Huatang with gratitude in his eyes.
Xu Yuanyi and He Lingfei on the side were also in disbelief that Yu Huatang's mechanical skills really saved their mother's life.
At this time, Zhao Yan said, "Thank you both for your help. Now that my mother is out of danger, please have a good rest today. I will host a banquet for you tonight."
Zhao Yanshan, Zhao Xun and Zhao Yu also expressed their gratitude.
Yu Huatang and Su Qinghe left with the maid. Mother Rong called Zhao Yan in, and Zhao Yanshan followed.
Madam Zhao lay on the bed, holding Zhao Yan's hand, "You are finally back... Mother thought she would never see you again..."
Zhao Yan said, "Mother, please be at ease. Doctor Su just said that there's nothing serious. Just take good care of yourself."
Mrs. Zhao shook her head. "...It will be fine now. I don't have much time left. I have already arranged my funeral arrangements, but the only thing I am worried about is you... You said you had someone you loved, but when you returned from Quanzhou, I didn't see you bringing them back... It turns out you lied to me. Why would you do this, child?"
Zhao Yan said, "Don't worry, mother. If I wanted to marry, I wouldn't worry about not having a wife. I'm not marrying now because the time is not right yet."
Mrs. Zhao asked, "...You are already twenty-nine this year. My son, how long do you want to wait..."
Zhao Yan smiled and said, "I'll tell her in detail when she's better."
"Hey...you..." Madam Zhao was anxious, but her ten fingers were in great pain. At this time, Zhao Yanshan said, "Okay, you should recuperate first. He is back now, so don't rush it."
Madam Zhao stopped dwelling on the matter and asked, "I heard from Concubine Ling that it was the one before you who came to help this time. How did she become the sworn sister of the Divine Doctor of Pharmacist Valley, and even the chief doctor of Quanzhou..."
"Mother, you should get some rest first. She's the craftsman I met in Quanzhou. She's the lantern maker who defeated the Turkic Yu Bosi. She's also the chief lantern maker in Quanzhou who donated money and effort during the epidemic. She's also the one who invited the divine doctor, Pharmacist Gu, here this time." Zhao Yan saw that Mrs. Zhao was struggling to listen and said, "I'll explain it to you in detail next time. Get some rest."
Mrs. Zhao nodded weakly and took his hand, "You should go and rest too."
Zhao Yan said softly, "I haven't seen mother for a long time. I will spend more time with her tonight."
Zhao Yanshan said, "Your mother worries about you day and night, so it would be good for you to spend more time with her." After saying that, he thought of Yu Huatang again. He also had many questions, but his wife's illness was more important at the moment, so he didn't bother asking too much.
Later, Xu Yuanyi arrived and said that Doctor Su had something to do and would be leaving the next day. Everything was arranged for Miss Yu and the young apprentice she had brought with her, including carriages for their daily outings.
Zhao Yan said, "Thank you for your concern, Second Sister-in-law. She usually doesn't like to trouble others. If Second Sister-in-law can think of anything, please arrange it in advance and don't neglect it."
"I know that Miss Yu and Doctor Su are both benefactors who saved my mother. I will treat them well."
Zhao Yan added, "Second sister-in-law is tired, so she should rest first. I will stay with mother tonight, and I will go find Doctor Su as well."
Xu Yuanyi was naturally happy to be able to rest, but since ancient times, when the mother-in-law is sick, the daughter-in-law must take care of the sick. She didn't want to give people a bad impression, so she pretended to refuse, "Third Uncle is also tired recently, why don't I take over..."
Zhao Yan shook his head, "I can do it..."
Since he insisted on doing so, Xu Yuanyi stopped being polite and left directly.
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In the backyard of Chunhua Pavilion, Su Qinghe had just finished tidying up everything and came to Yu Huatang. The two sat in the yard and talked.
Yu Huatang said, "Brother Su told everyone in the Zhao residence that he would take me in as his adopted sister. Huatang is extremely grateful."
Su Qinghe looked over and smiled, "It's nothing. A woman's path is always harder. I know you don't care about these empty names sometimes. But it's better to have them than not."
Yu Huatang was touched and understood what he meant. After listening to Zhao Yan's previous thoughts, she realized that she was now using her previous relationship to invite him to see the doctor. In the end, she was taking advantage of him. "I don't know how to thank you. Giving a gift is too little, and a few words seem too insincere. But I think I will always remember this kindness. If Brother Su needs me to do anything in the future, just ask."
Su Qinghe smiled and said, "I've made a note of that. But I'm leaving tomorrow. I came here tonight because I have one more thing to tell you. Do you still remember going to Pharmacist Valley to see a doctor?"
Yu Huatang didn't expect that he still remembered. "I do remember, but I have to attend the International Lantern Festival before I have time."
Su Qinghe stood up and sat next to her, "Stretch out your hand."
Yu Huatang did as he was told. After a while, Su Qinghe said, "I think I already know your pulse. I'll go back and ask my senior brother. If I find the medicine, I'll write to you. No matter what you're doing, remember to come."
It was rare for him to speak in such a tone, so she nodded, "Brother Su, I know, don't worry."
"Okay, it's a deal then." He stood up and patted her shoulder like an elder. "I'm waiting to see you become famous."
She smiled and nodded, watched him leave, and returned to her room.
It was a pitch-black night, and everything was silent. In the plum forest nearby, a man slowly walked over. It was Zhao Yan who had been hiding there. He was not eavesdropping on their conversation on purpose, but because it was about her illness, which she had always been reluctant to talk about.
If what Su Qinghe said was true, that Pharmacist Valley could cure her, he would get the medicine at all costs, just to keep her healthy.
The next morning, Yu Huatang first saw Su Qinghe off with others, then returned to his own courtyard to pack up his things, preparing to go to Tianjing Pavilion in Tianhe Square to study.
Several masters of the Imperial Household Department, palace lanterns, and mechanical engineers will be here to teach knowledge and some requirements for royal products. She had already received the token last night and only hoped to finish learning before the International Lantern Festival.
Zhao Yan followed her back and forth and said, "The carriages are all ready. I've also made arrangements with Eunuch Cao from the Imperial Household Department for Tianjing Pavilion. From now on, you will go there at 9:00 PM every day and return at 5:00 PM."
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