73 Chapter 73
Night Talk
Mu Yun fumbled around, wrapped her in the quilt again, and bent down to walk out of the snow cave.
Cheng Mu shook her head. She still didn't think Mu Yun had any romantic feelings for her. Perhaps he was just afraid she would die. After all, they had depended on each other before, and now she was seriously ill and had been attacked by wolves.
But she, in danger, was overwhelmed by the powerful force.
Yes, this is just the legendary suspension bridge effect.
Cheng Mu didn't know when she fell asleep. When she woke up, she found her head resting on Mu Yun's shoulder.
Mu Yun leaned against the rock wall, breathing evenly. She stared at him blankly, trying to see if he was asleep.
As if sensing something, Mu Yun woke up, placed his hand on her forehead, and breathed a sigh of relief, "The fever has subsided."
He explained, "An hour ago, sister-in-law had a fever, so I wrapped snow in a cloth to cool you down."
Cheng Mu: "Thank you very much."
It was still dark, and no one knew what time it was. The people outside who had been snoring before were now breathing heavily.
Generally, one can only fall into the deepest sleep in the deepest night.
Guessing it was shortly after midnight, Cheng Mu said, "Why don't you go back to sleep and I'll keep watch."
"I can't sleep well. I'll try in the city." He rubbed his face. "In half an hour, we'll set off."
"Did you often have trouble sleeping when you were fighting outside?"
"Um……"
"Why?" It's understandable that one has difficulty sleeping soundly when marching and fighting, as one needs to stay alert. But why is it still difficult for him to fall into a deep sleep after being away from the battlefield for so long?
After a long silence, Mu Yun gave a wry smile and did not give a direct answer: "It will be fine after a while."
"Didn't you think about this when you decided to join the army? You'll kill people on the battlefield, and you'll be killed. Even if you survive, you'll still be scarred. Now you haven't enjoyed the fruits of victory, but you can't escape the nightmare of killing people. Are you willing to accept this? Do you regret it?"
"Sister-in-law..." Mu Yun sighed softly, "I joined the army to prove myself. I can earn fame and fortune without relying on the Wu family, and I can also..."
Worthy of you.
The wind whistled outside. Mu Yun's voice was so low it was inaudible, lost in distant memories. Back then, he was still flustered by the changes in his body and at a loss for what to do with his uncontrollable emotions. He had many reasons, but nothing had changed since returning.
"But that's all..."
"The court is incompetent, and corrupt officials deserve to be executed, but that's all." His voice rang out again. "Later, I realized I couldn't save the people. Seeing them emaciated and homeless, I felt powerless and even had to swing my knife at them..."
He really saw a lot, he couldn't help thinking, couldn't control the low pain and confusion, the experiences of those days almost reshaped his bones and blood.
Cheng Mu comforted him, "It's not your fault, nor is it your responsibility. Whoever rules the country should care about them. Don't get stuck in a dead end."
Mu Yun's voice was muffled. "When you decided to come to Zhaojia Village, you said that some seeds wouldn't sprout, some land wouldn't produce food, some places had high taxes, and some years were plagued by natural and man-made disasters. The people of the world had it too hard. You wanted to make sure more people had enough to eat. Now, how many farmers near Puyang City and Yunzhou City have cleared their land and converted it to new fields because of you? Because of your seeds, they now have surplus food. It's no exaggeration to say that you're a Bodhisattva who saves the world."
She could do it. He still wasn't good enough for her.
"Sister-in-law, you must be fine. You have to get better."
We are all mortals, so why should we think about things that are beyond our reach? The reality is that after climbing over one mountain, there is another mountain.
The two stopped talking. Not long after, it was time to prepare to set off, and Mu Yun woke everyone up.
The escorts wiped their faces with snow to stay awake, drank some warm wine to keep out the cold, packed up their things, and set off before dawn.
The journey was smooth, and after noon they arrived outside Yunzhou City.
At the city gate, government officials were leading the people to remove ice and clear the road.
In the past few days, the roads from the city gate to various places in the city have basically been cleared.
When checking the documents, the officials asked them where they came from.
"Zhaojia Village, Shang'an Township, outside Puyang City."
"Why are you going into the city?"
"Cure the disease."
Mu Yun and Cheng Mu sat on their horses while the three escorts smiled at the officials. The officials handled their business impartially, but it was clear that no one had entered the city for some time, and they asked about every detail.
For example, what did they see on the road, how long did they walk, whether they encountered any wild animals, etc. When I learned that they encountered a pack of wolves, I asked in detail when and where they encountered them, as if chatting casually.
Unable to wait any longer, Mu Yun dismounted and negotiated in person, saying that his sister-in-law was still waiting to go into the city to seek medical treatment and there was no time to waste.
The clerk smiled apologetically and said, "We are not deliberately making things difficult for you. We are actually following the orders of the magistrate to inquire about the affairs of various places."
Another clerk suddenly said, "The master is here."
Seeing someone about to enter the city, the "adult" they were talking about walked straight towards them.
"Lord Tongzhi."
Mu Yun recognized the man. He glanced at the man on the horse and greeted him, "Sir Huang."
"Mu Yun?" Huang Nian'an glanced at the people traveling with him, surprised. "Why are you coming into the city at this time?"
Seeing that Mr. Huang was so polite to them, the two officials smiled awkwardly, thinking that they were lucky that they didn't offend anyone.
Cheng Mu dismounted and greeted him.
"Is Madam Cheng ill?" Huang Nian'an asked. "Just now, I saw someone approaching from the city wall. I didn't expect it was you. Do you have a place to stay in the city? Is there anything I can help you with?"
Cheng Mu replied, "I'm staying at the Wuwei Escort Agency for the time being. If there's anything I can do to trouble Master Huang, I won't hesitate to help."
"You don't have to be polite with me. Come, I will lead you into the city."
With the superior here, the two clerks worked very quickly.
Huang Nian'an led them and introduced the city's affairs to Cheng Mu, lamenting the severity of the snowstorm. Cheng Mu wanted to chat with him, but she could only say a few words, coughing most of the time.
Huang Nian'an: "Why are you so ill? Why don't you go to my house and I'll call a doctor!"
"Don't bother Mr. Huang." Mu Yun stepped forward. "My sister-in-law's illness can't be delayed, so I won't talk to Mr. Huang any more."
"Okay, okay, I'll go visit the patient when I'm free."
After a long journey without any danger, they finally brought the person to the city. Before returning to the escort agency, Mu Yun arranged for two escorts to go to Gu'an Hall to invite Doctor Liu. After returning to the escort agency, he placed the person in his own courtyard and asked the servant to invite Nanny Zhu.
"Madame Zhu first took care of my mother. After my mother left, she took care of me for a while. After I left, she went to the kitchen." Mu Yun introduced Cheng Mu to several people working in the courtyard. "Madame Zhu will take care of you during this period. You can tell her anything you want."
"Get a good night's sleep first, then wash up and change into dry clothes when you wake up."
Mu Yun did things too arbitrarily, and Cheng Mu felt that it was inappropriate. "The boss is here, and I'm not too sick to get up. I'd better go and pay my respects to the boss first."
Mu Yun stopped her and said, "Sister-in-law, the most important thing right now is to rest. You should take care of yourself first. It won't be too late to see her when you feel better." After thinking for a while, Mu Yun said, "Now that I'm back, I will definitely see her tomorrow."
Tomorrow is the 30th day of the twelfth lunar month. Every family will have a reunion dinner and stay up all night.
Cheng Mu: "See you tomorrow then."
Wu Tao had already learned the news that Mu Yun had returned with Cheng Mu, and hurriedly brought Manager He to see it.
Cheng Mu lay down in the inner room, and Mu Yun personally guarded the outer room. After Nanny Zhu came, he gave her Cheng Mu's spare clothes and asked her to heat them in the fumigation basket and then boil two buckets of hot water.
"Why is Madam Cheng sick? Is it serious?"
Wu Tao came into the room, and Cheng Mu quickly stood up and said, "Boss, I'm sorry to bother you."
"What are you talking about? It's a good thing Mu Yun went. It's hard to deal with such heavy snow in the countryside!" Wu Tao took her arm and looked her over. "Madam Cheng looks haggard."
Cheng Mu covered her mouth and coughed twice, "Big Boss, stay away and don't get involved."
"It's not easy for us martial artists to live like this. You're sick, so lie down and make this your home. If you need anything, just tell me."
Wu Tao asked again whether a doctor had been called, and arranged everything that Mu Yun had arranged again. Seeing that he was so thorough and meticulous without any mistakes or omissions, he left with peace of mind.
Half an hour later, Doctor Liu arrived. Mu Yun led him into the inner room. Doctor Liu took his pulse and looked at his face. Mu Yun told him about his symptoms.
Doctor Liu pondered for a long time before cautiously reaching his conclusion. "For lung obstruction and cough, the best approach is to dispel wind and clear the blockage, remove phlegm, and calm the asthma. I'll prescribe two doses of Sanhuang Shigao Decoction. The lesion is in the lungs and has been untreated for a long time. It would be best to combine it with cupping on the back. However, I'm unable to perform this procedure, so you'll need to ask a female doctor to treat it."
"No problem, Doctor Liu, please prescribe the medicine."
When Nanny Zhu heard that a female doctor was going to perform cupping, she volunteered, "Master Yun, please let this old servant do it. I've learned a little over the years and I usually cup some of the old ladies, so I'm very familiar with it. I'll do whatever you teach me."
"Do you understand medicine?"
"I don't understand, I just figured it out on my own. I'll do it the way you tell me to, and I won't go wrong."
Mu Yun didn't quite understand either, so Doctor Liu had a teaching method and told it to Nanny Zhu one by one.
Nanny Zhu understood immediately, "Usually, they are located at the Fengchi, Feishu, Shenzhu, and Dazhui acupoints."
Since she can tell me the school's location, she is not bad at finding one.
However, Mu Yun still tested her and then asked Doctor Liu. Doctor Liu said that everything he found was accurate, so Mu Yun felt relieved.
Cheng Xi was woken up by the heat.
Charcoal was burning in the inner room, separated from the outer room by a cotton curtain. The kang was burning hot, and her inner clothes were wet again. She pulled open the damp collar and half-supported herself to sit up.
A round-faced nanny came over and asked, "Madam Cheng is awake?"
Cheng Mu guessed, "Madam Zhu?" Seeing her answer, she knew it was true.
Her voice was a little dry, and Nanny Zhu asked, "Would Madam Cheng like some water?"
Cheng Mu nodded, and Nanny Zhu quickly poured a cup of tea over and helped Cheng Mu to feed her water.
"I can do it myself." Cheng Mu took the teacup and drank it herself.
"Madam Cheng, do you want to take a bath or just wipe yourself? You need to change your wet clothes first."
"Can I take a bath?"
"Sure, the water is always hot and the room is warm, so it won't be a problem."
"Then take a bath. It's a pleasant bath."
"Yes, I will help you up."
"Madam Zhu, there's no need to call yourself a slave. I don't have such strict rules. Just be casual."
“Hey.”
The bathtub was in the inner room. Nanny Zhu brought two buckets of hot water, poured it in, and added a little more water. When she felt the temperature was right, she came to help Cheng Mu undress.
"I'll do it myself." Cheng Jiuniang was often served like this before. After Cheng Mu came here, she had never enjoyed such treatment and was not used to it.
"My wife is ill. This is how I served Madam Rui when she was ill."
"Madam Rui—is she Mu Yun's mother?"
"Yes, a very pretty lady, but in ill health."
"She died of an illness? What illness?"
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