"Of course not." Cuizhu looked around the shabby house and sighed.
"If you ask me, young lady, you'd better move to Songhe Garden sooner. The young master has already given you a name. As the eldest young master's concubine, why would you need to live in such a shabby house? Not only will you be looked down upon, but even the doctor will give you a perfunctory response."
Wanruo gently pulled her hand away and looked away: "The doctor didn't give me any perfunctory treatment, Cuizhu, you are overthinking it."
"I know what you're worried about. The rumor that the young master took a concubine before marriage is true. It was the young master who wanted to take a concubine. Besides, the old lady likes you and knows that you have always been obedient. How could she think you are seductive just because of such a thing?"
Cuizhu lowered her voice and whispered, "It would be better to go to Songhe Garden earlier so that you can gain a firm foothold before the young lady enters the mansion. Wouldn't that be better?"
Wanruo used to be very kind to the servants in the mansion and would even make medicine bags to give to others. Cuizhu became close to her.
Wanruo pursed her lips and said, "I know you're worried about me, but I'm really scared. Cuizhu, don't mention this matter again."
Cuizhu sighed helplessly, "You, you, the young master values you so much, what are you afraid of? When you enter Songhe Garden, you will know how many people envy you."
Cuizhu was the head maid in charge of Songhe Garden. Naturally, she knew how many people wanted to send women to Xie Xianyu, and she also knew how many women wanted to climb into his bed.
Wanruo looked at her and said softly, "I envy you even more."
"You envy me? Miss, don't look at my current glory. I work as a maid in Songhe Garden. The people below are willing to give me some face. But I am old after all. I will be married next year at the latest. After leaving Songhe Garden, what will I be? I can marry into an ordinary family and get a servant. How can I compare with you, Miss?"
"At least she's a legitimate wife, and doesn't have to worry about the master's mood. If her husband is diligent and motivated, there's hope for the future."
"I'd rather be a concubine of a rich family than a wife of a poor one, especially as the eldest son's concubine. Even though the eldest son's marriage is almost settled, many families are even willing to send their daughters to him as concubines to win over the Xie family. In terms of family background, talent, and future prospects, which young man in Yanjing City can compare to the eldest son?"
But his glory was ultimately his, and his concubine could only live in the square courtyard of the backyard, serving the master and winning his favor.
Even at this spring banquet, even the always-oppressed Third Lady could come out to entertain the guests, but the concubines in the mansion were nowhere to be seen. When they grew old and faded, even their names were forgotten.
Wan Ruo forced a smile: "Maybe I'm sick, a little sentimental, I need you to comfort me."
"Young lady, you must recover quickly from your illness, otherwise how can you serve the young master?"
"Yeah, I want to be quick, but my body isn't up to the task."
"I will ask a new doctor for you in a while. I also brought these nourishing herbs. You can eat them to nourish your body." Cuizhu said with a smile.
Wanruo nodded and asked Suyue to accept it.
Cuizhu gave a few more instructions before leaving and returning to Songhe Garden.
"I just checked, and my cousin is still sick. I don't know if the doctor is not paying enough attention. It looks quite serious. I want to find another doctor to see my cousin."
Cuizhu reported everything to Xie Xianyu.
Xie Xianyu had just returned and hadn't even changed into his regular clothes. Hearing this, his brow furrowed. "Take my invitation and ask for Director Liu from the Imperial Hospital to come."
Cuizhu was stunned for a moment: "Huh?"
Then he quickly came to his senses: "This servant is here."
Half an hour later, Cuizhu returned to Qiu Shui Courtyard again, bringing Doctor Liu with her. She did not make any announcement. Doctor Liu was only wearing casual clothes. It was dark now, and no one recognized him.
When Su Yue heard that Cui Zhu had really found a new doctor, she quickly lowered the curtain and asked the doctor to take Wanruo's pulse.
After examining the patient, Imperial Physician Liu looked at the previous doctor's prescription and stroked his beard, saying, "There's nothing wrong with this prescription. Miss, you haven't felt any improvement after taking it, so it's obviously a cold medicine. I'll change two herbs and let you try it again."
"Thank you, doctor." Wanruo whispered.
"No problem, no problem. Since it is the eldest young master who asks for your help, I will do my best."
Wanruo paused for a moment, and the doctor had already stood up and left.
Cuizhu opened the bed curtain, and Wanruo asked, "Didn't you call the doctor?"
Cuizhu smiled and said, "How could I have such great honor as to invite the chief physician of the Imperial Hospital? It was the young master who asked me to invite him."
Wanruo's face froze slightly. Xie Xianyu asked the director of the Imperial Hospital?!
Cuizhu saw that she looked unhappy and quickly comforted her: "Don't worry, the imperial physician in the Imperial Hospital won't say anything nonsense. Besides, he doesn't even know who you are, so he won't spread rumors."
Wanruo twitched the corner of her lip: "I just think it's a bit too much."
"Isn't it great that the young master dotes on you? You should just stay and recuperate, don't think too much." Cuizhu smiled and patted her hands before leaving.
Wanruo looked solemn. Somehow, she had a vague feeling that something bad was going to happen.
Su Yue brought the medicine in again and asked, "Miss, do you want to take this medicine?"
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