Madam You leaned closer and stared in disbelief. “No wonder the noble families in the capital all say that Miss Jiang is a miracle doctor. Look at Xian’er’s face, it’s as red as a monkey… no, as red as an apple.”
Qiu Ju proudly raised her chin slightly, "My young lady can pull back even those who have crossed the Bridge of Helplessness with her actions."
Madam You almost said something uncouth, her expression embarrassed, "That's right, Miss Jiang's reputation as a divine physician is truly well-deserved."
Seeing Jiang Shuyue put the silvery-white object back in her hand, she quickly stepped aside to avoid blocking the light.
Seeing You Xian'er's flushed face, Jiang Shuyue almost burst out laughing.
If it weren't for the inappropriate occasion, she would definitely be doubled over laughing, clutching her stomach.
Seeing that You Xian'er was enduring the pain, Jiang Shuyue said to Madam You, "Please wait a moment, Madam. Miss You will wake up immediately after I insert this needle."
Before anyone could see clearly, Jiang Shuyue took the silver needle pouch from Qiuju, quickly pulled out the longest silver needle, and stuck it into You Xian'er's wrist.
"ah!"
With a gasp, You Xian'er sat bolt upright.
"you!"
Seeing You Xian'er glaring angrily at her savior, Madam You quickly went up and took her hand.
"Xian'er, hurry up and thank your benefactor. If it weren't for Doctor Jiang's intervention, you would be meeting the King of Hell tomorrow."
"Mother, it's her!"
You Xian'er was suffering in silence. She was in excruciating pain in her hand just now, and she was certain that Jiang Shuyue had deliberately pricked her with a needle.
"Thank goodness, Miss is finally awake. I'll go and bring over the bird's nest porridge that's still warm in the kitchen."
Muli snapped out of her daze and quickly ran out.
"Thank you, Miss Jiang. I offended you before. Please accept my bow."
Mu Tao was filled with gratitude. She knelt down with a "plop" and kowtowed three times.
The sound was so loud it made my head hurt.
"Get up quickly. I studied medicine to save lives. Doctors are benevolent and don't need to perform such a grand ceremony."
Jiang Shuyue turned to look at You Xian'er, "We've never had any unpleasantness, Miss You, don't you think?"
"Cough cough..."
You Xian'er was so angry she almost flew to heaven; she was definitely going to have to swallow this bitter pill today.
Thinking that Jiang Shuyue hadn't confronted him directly, he suppressed his anger.
He gritted his teeth and said, "That's right. It's my good fortune to know Miss Jiang. I will definitely repay your life-saving grace another day."
The word "repay" was pronounced very heavily.
"Look how happy I am, I forgot to thank the divine doctor. Mu Tao, don't just stand there, go to the accounting office and get a hundred taels of silver."
"This servant will go right away."
Mu Tao lifted her skirt and ran out quickly.
You Xian'er felt her blood boil and almost spat out a mouthful of blood.
If she had known those two girls were so stupid, she shouldn't have kept her plans from them.
Now look what's happened! They've been ripped off and now they have to pay a huge sum of money to thank their mortal enemy for saving their lives.
Seeing the look in You Xian'er's eyes that seemed to want to devour her, Jiang Shuyue smiled and said, "Miss You has just woken up, so your heart might be beating a little fast. Lie down and rest. I'll prescribe some herbal medicine for you, and you'll feel better after taking one dose."
Qiuju was unaware of what was going on. She saw that although Youxian was saying words of gratitude, there was no trace of gratitude in her eyes.
She really wanted to argue with You Xian'er, to see how someone could be so heartless.
Out of politeness, she gave You Xian'er a cold glance before skillfully taking out paper and charcoal pencil from the medicine box.
Jiang Shuyue smiled enigmatically at You Xian'er from an angle out of Madam You's sight. Then she turned to write the prescription.
Madam You stepped forward and tucked in the blankets. "Xian'er, lie down quickly. You're about to get married, and you don't even know how to take care of yourself. Look how anxious Bao Kun is; he's still waiting outside."
Outside, the Minister of Works, upon learning that his daughter was unharmed, personally escorted the imperial physician away.
Liu Baokun tried to barge in several times, but was stopped by the maids at the door.
"Now that Miss is awake, please return, Young Master. The butler has prepared a return gift, which is in the main hall."
"I don't know if my cousin has fully recovered, but please make an exception and let me just take a peek from the doorway," Liu Baokun pleaded.
The maids outside the door were servants from Madam You's courtyard, and Liu Baokun treated them with exceptional courtesy.
The lady was inside, so the maids dared not let him in.
Two maids stood blocking the doorway, earnestly advising:
"I will convey your feelings to Miss. We are a family that values rules. You cannot see Miss before the wedding. Please understand."
Seeing Liu Baokun's worried expression, another maid couldn't bear it and pointed to the warm pavilion across the way, "Young Master, why don't you go to the warm pavilion for a cup of tea? After the doctor is seen off, Madam can tell you about Miss's condition."
Liu Baokun thought this made sense. It didn't matter whether he saw You Xian'er or not, as long as he knew that she was alright and the wedding could be held as scheduled.
Inside the house.
You Xian'er glanced at Jiang Shuyue and her servant writing a prescription in the distance.
Her mind was racing.
The claim that it was caused by emotional excitement is utter nonsense.
Jiang Shuyue's medical skills are obvious to all, so it's impossible for her to admit that she was faking it to expose Jiang Shuyue as a quack doctor and fraud.
To achieve her goal, she had to fabricate a story based on her emotional state.
As You Xian'er gathered her emotions, tears welled up in her eyes.
Although Madam You was not You Xian'er's biological mother, You Xian'er was prettier than the other young ladies in the mansion and was also the most perceptive. Madam You favored You Xian'er greatly.
Seeing that You Xian'er's eyes were red and filled with tears.
Madam You quickly took You Xian'er's hand, "Xian'er, where do you feel unwell? Miss Jiang is still here, let's ask her to take another look."
You Xian'er shook her head slightly, and a string of tears slid down her cheeks.
"Mother, I'm so scared."
"Silly child, what are you afraid of? Men should marry when they are of age and women should marry when they are of age. Your mother has chosen a capable dowry maid for you. You can ask her anything you don't understand."
Madam You lowered her voice and said, "Don't be nervous. Every woman has to go through that hurdle on her wedding night. It will be fine after the wedding night. Your aunt has arranged for a sensible maid. Bao Kun—he knows how to treat you gently."
Madam You assumed that You Xian'er was nervous about her first night, so she leaned down and gently comforted her.
You Xian'er blushed and said, "Mother, no."
You Xian'er gritted her teeth, disregarding the presence of outsiders in the room, and told the story she had already prepared.
“Mother, I heard from Mu Tao that my cousin brought several ladies of good fortune to our house to collect betrothal gifts, so I thought I'd go sit in your courtyard for a while. I had just reached the gate when I saw…”
"What did you see?" Mrs. Yu's eyes widened in surprise.
“I saw a dark cloud fly from the hall toward me, pressing down on my daughter’s head. Then… then my daughter doesn’t know anything anymore.”
You Xian'er looked terrified, as if she was still feeling very scared.
"real!"
“It’s absolutely true, my daughter saw it clearly. It felt like Mount Tai was pressing down on her head.”
Thinking that her nephew happened to be in the front hall at that time, Madam You looked panicked.
"Don't worry, Mother has already sent someone to invite the sorceress, she'll be here soon."
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