Two hundred and nineteen
Yu Ying knocked on the door and entered the room. Fu Wei had already closed the window and looked towards her.
His expression was even colder than usual: "What did Fu An give you?"
Yu Ying was stunned for a moment, then she realized that she was still holding the suture equipment given by Fu An in her hand.
Fu Wei stretched out his hand towards her: "Give it to me."
Yu Ying stepped forward and handed him the object in her hand.
Fu Wei took it in his palm, carefully examined the contents of the cloth bag, then wrapped it up again and placed it on his lap, saying, "My shoulders are sore. Can you give them a massage?"
Yu Ying glanced at the cloth bag and thought that it would probably not be returned, so she went out and talked to Fu An about it later.
Then she replied, "But I am boiling medicine outside..."
Fu Wei: "He will watch."
Yu Ying guessed that this "he" was Fu An from outside.
The uncle and nephew are really not close at all.
She walked behind Su Yu, looked at his shoulders and hesitated for a moment before placing her hands on them.
The man's shoulders and neck stiffened for a moment, but soon relaxed again.
After one or two physical contacts, Fu Wei felt uncomfortable for a moment, and Yu Ying also realized that he was not used to overly close contact with others.
That's not right. Whenever he went out, Zhu Qi or other guards would be there to help, so there must have been some physical contact.
After a little thought, I guessed it was because he rarely had contact with women.
Calm your mind and treat yourself as an ordinary patient coming to the family clinic for massage. Just follow the massage instructions as you should.
In just half an hour, Fu Wei really felt his shoulders relax.
"Okay, let Zhuqi come in."
Yu Ying paused, took a last look at the suture kit, and then walked out of the house.
After leaving the house, Fu An was no longer in the yard, and the medicine jars had been washed and placed on the stone table.
*
When Zhu Qi entered the house, his master handed him a cloth bag.
"Make copies of all these..." He paused, "Several copies, more detailed, and return them to Fu An after you've made them."
Zhu Qi took it respectfully and went to find someone to copy it as ordered.
*
The next day, accompanied by the magistrate of Yu County, the group went to Lingshui Village.
When they arrived at Lingshui Village, Yu Ying saw obvious sadness on the faces of Zhu Qi and Fu An.
Both of their eyes were red, and Zhu Qi's shoulders were trembling slightly.
Fu Wei is still unpredictable and there is no sign of any fluctuation in his behavior.
But there is a kind of sadness that does not appear on the surface, but is hidden deep in the heart.
If it really didn't affect Fu Wei at all, then why didn't he have any strong desire to live?
Leg disability may be one of the reasons.
More often than not, there is a long period of loneliness.
Now that I have found my only relative, I should have the desire to live, right?
Looking around Lingshui Village, it is poor and backward, and it is also a sad place.
This place is poor. When someone dies, they are just rolled up with a straw mat and buried in a grave. There may not even be a tombstone.
But it is obvious that the tombs of the Fu and He families have been properly maintained and protected.
After burning incense, they began to move the tomb.
The sun in Lingnan was scorching, and Yu Ying gradually felt dizzy as she stood under the sun.
Just as she was lost in thought, Zhu Qi came over, handed her the umbrella, and said, "The Marquis asked the young lady to hold the umbrella."
Yu Ying looked at Fu Wei, but his gaze stayed in the direction of the grave and he didn't look at her.
She walked behind Su Yu with an umbrella, which could block Fu Wei and also hit her.
Standing under the shade of an umbrella, the discomfort is relieved.
Yu Ying felt that in the past half month, any difficulties she encountered seemed to be resolved in a timely manner.
If it is a coincidence, it is too much of a coincidence.
If there are too many coincidences, it is man-made.
Looking down at Fu Wei, she guessed
Because there were so many people, the four graves were moved very quickly.
It was done in just half an hour.
The atmosphere among the group was particularly depressed.
It was already dusk when we returned to Yu County.
Yu Ying went to boil medicine as soon as she came back.
When night fell, Zhu Qi handed her some food and asked, "Could you please take this food to the Marquis?"
Yu Ying just saw Zhu Qi bring it out, why did he bring it back again?
Although he was confused, he still took it.
Perhaps noticing her puzzled expression, Zhu Qi explained, "I knocked on the door just now, but the Marquis knew it was me and didn't answer."
Yu Ying: "You can send it now. The Marquis hasn't responded yet. Even if I go, the Marquis may not respond either."
Zhu Qi shook her head and said, "Girl, give it a try first. If the Marquis doesn't respond, then you can wait a little longer."
Yu Ying had no choice but to ask him to look after the medicine furnace while she carried the medicine over.
He sent her outside, knocked on the door, and said, "My Lord, it's time to eat."
Yu Ying, who had already prepared herself for no response, was slightly startled when she heard a slightly hoarse "Come in".
After hesitating for a moment, he pushed open the door and was greeted by darkness.
After getting used to it, I was able to see the solitary figure in front of the table with the dim light from the outdoor cage lamp.
She brought the food into the room according to her memory: "My Lord, it is not good to take medicine on an empty stomach. Take some evening food first, and I will bring the medicine later."
The figure in the darkness spoke: "Leave it there."
The tone was calm and dull, but there was a hint of fatigue in it.
Yu Ying put down the tray, took out the tinder from her waist, and said, "I will light the lamp for you, my Lord."
"No, just keep it dark."
Yu Ying put the tinderbox back on her waist and bowed, "Then I will withdraw first."
"Talk to me."
His voice was very close, but Yu Ying felt it was very far away.
She paused: "What does the Marquis want to say?"
Fu Wei: "Do you feel lonely in this world?"
Yu Ying was silent.
Are you lonely?
How can I not be lonely if I don’t have relatives and friends, people with whom I share the same values, and people with whom I can make deep connections?
"I have no relatives in this world, and no one to confide in. I must be lonely."
A faint, smirking voice echoed from the darkness: "If that's the case, you share the same suffering as me."
After a few breaths, he asked, "What do you want to do next?"
Yu Ying couldn't guess what he meant by this question, so she replied carefully: "I will do whatever the Marquis orders."
Fu Wei: "Putting this aside, what do you want to do now that you're free?" He paused, then added: "I want to hear the truth, no lies."
Yu Ying had to think seriously for a while before she said, "First, I'll rely on my skills to make some money to make a living. If I save enough money one day, I should open a clinic."
"Clinic?" As he finished speaking, he glanced at the window and seemed to see a figure standing there.
She looked away nonchalantly and continued, "It's not easy for a woman to open a clinic. It's much more difficult than you might expect."
"There will always be difficulties. It's impossible to keep avoiding them. If the obstacles are truly great, then I'll open a clinic that specializes in treating female patients. It will always be relatively easier."
"If you open a clinic, what will it be called?"
She hesitated for a moment, then smiled and replied, "Yongxi Hall. The word 'Xi' means bright. Yongxi means eternal brightness."
The breathing sounds outside the window suddenly became heavier. Ordinary people could not hear it, but to Fu Wei, it was clear as day.
Look, in Fuan's world, she also opened a clinic with the same name.
"Yongxi Hall, it's indeed a good name."
"That's all. Go and take a rest."
Yu Ying bowed and retreated. As she closed the door, she looked at the figure sitting at the table. After hesitating for two breaths, she finally spoke and advised, "My Lord, please eat earlier. The medicine will be ready soon."
"Um."
Yu Ying closed the door and went back to check on the fire of the medicine.
Taking the palm-leaf fan from Zhu Qi's hand, he asked, "Did the Marquis allow the young lady in?"
Yu Ying nodded: "But I think the Marquis doesn't have much appetite."
Zhu Qi: "At least the girl was allowed in. It seems that the girl is indeed special to the Marquis."
Yu Ying paused: "Perhaps I know some medical skills, so the Marquis is easier to talk to."
Zhu Qi smiled and shook his head. "If there was nothing special, why would the Marquis take the young lady away? And why did he let the young lady stay in the same room and personally rescue her when he noticed the assassin in Chunfeng Town? The young lady had a fever, but the Marquis gave her three days' rest and even had a carriage prepared. Even today, seeing that the young lady was about to suffer from heatstroke, he asked her to hold an umbrella."
Yu Ying opened her mouth to say something, but seemed to have nothing to refute.
Zhu Qi smiled faintly: "The Marquis is in a high position and could have used force, but he didn't. Instead, he showed respect to the young lady at the right time. I hope the young lady will consider this respect and don't think that the Marquis is unruly if you really have a relationship with him in the future."
Yu Ying was silent, not knowing how to respond.
If Fu Wei really wanted her, she couldn't refuse.
Compared with being a slave or a concubine, bad behavior is actually easier to accept.
Zhu Qi: "I hope you won't blame me for my careless words."
He bowed slightly and left the kitchen.
Yu Yingjing stood still, thinking about Zhu Qi's words.
It's not that she is overconfident, she just talks about the facts.
If he had no feelings for her, how could he do those things?
It was a spur of the moment thing, but it was intentional.
If that day really comes, we'll talk about it then.
"Miss Chen."
Fu An's voice came from behind. Yu Ying turned around and looked at Fu An's face with a bright smile.
...?
He looked so sad during the day, but how come in just half a day he was smiling so brightly as if something great had happened to him?
"What's the matter, young man?"
Fu An took the palm-leaf fan from her hand and said, "Let me do the boiling of the medicine. Miss Chen can just rest nearby."
Yu Ying...
She had sensed something was amiss when the suture kit was delivered. Now he was trying to show his affection again. What was his intention?
Yu Ying couldn't guess what An was thinking, but she was curious about something else.
After pondering for a moment, he asked, "Where did you get those suture tools, young master?"
Fu Anying: "The master who taught me medicine came up with it first. I just copied two sets."
"Young Master's master must be a man of great medical skills."
Fu An looked at the pottery jar and recalled with a smile: "She was an amazing female doctor."
"Is it a female doctor?" Yu Ying was stunned.
Fu An turned his head and looked at her steadily, with a smile in his clear eyes: "She is a female doctor, and she is as important as my parents."
Facing the young man's sincere smile, Yu Ying couldn't help but smile: "For the young master to care about her so much, the female doctor's medical skills and personality must be excellent."
Fu An nodded: "Indeed, Master is an excellent person."
He is also the person he admires the most.
Yu Ying: "Excuse me, what is the name of your master, young master, and where is he from?"
Fu An withdrew his gaze and spoke slowly, "My master never said where she came from, nor did she leave her name. I never asked, for fear that if I did, she would leave."
"Where is the young master's master now?"
Fu An: "It's very far away. I don't know if I can see it again."
Yu Ying didn't ask any more questions.
After the medicine was ready, Fu An said he would take it over himself.
After all, it was the medicine she was responsible for, so Yu Ying followed him until she saw him deliver it into the house.
Fu An entered the house.
Fu Wei said, "It was you who eavesdropped under the window just now, wasn't it?"
Fu An said "hmm", put down the medicine, and lit the lamp.
The room gradually brightened. He saw the untouched food on the table, then looked at his uncle, who had no expression on his face, and said, "Uncle, are you not going to live anymore?"
Although I didn't take his pulse, I learned about his uncle's physical condition from Zhu Qi, and I also knew that he didn't want to be treated and didn't want to take medicine.
Fu Wei raised his indifferent eyes and looked at him: "The uncle you care about is not me. What does my life or death have to do with you?"
Fu An frowned and said, "No matter which dynasty it is, or whether it is this dynasty, my aunt is here. As long as my uncle has the slightest interest in my aunt, no matter whether she will be my aunt in the future, I still beg you to protect her and live a long life."
Fu Wei seemed to have heard a joke and chuckled lightly: "I have never experienced the kindness you have endured. Why is there anything about her that is worthy of my protection?"
Fu An looked at him with a firm expression: "Auntie deserves to be treated gently, no matter which world she is in."
"See? You also know her origins?"
Fu An: "Or rather, besides my father and mother, I, my grandmother, An An, and my uncle all knew about it, but we never pointed it out."
Fu Wei: "What if I don't want to protect her? What will you do?"
Fu An: "I will protect you with my life. Wherever my aunt is, I will be there!"
Looking at his uncle's gradually cooling expression, he knew it couldn't be unintentional.
"Our Fu family was changed by my aunt. If it weren't for her, this would be the outcome today."
Fu Wei was silent for a few breaths, then lowered his eyes: "Her kindness to the Fu family is a matter of your world, and has nothing to do with me."
In this world, he doesn't seem worthy of being saved.
Fu An was silent for a moment, his eyes falling on his uncle's legs and the newly erected tablets in the room, but he finally didn't force it.
"Uncle really has no obligation to protect me, and I shouldn't make such an unreasonable request of him." After a few breaths of silence, he added, "But I do ask one thing of you."
Fu Wei looked at him.
"Please, uncle, give her freedom. I will protect her from now on."
Fu Wei secretly tightened his grip, expressionless. "What position do you hold to protect her? You're about the same age now, and Chen Liuniang is so beautiful. Are you coveting your little..."
"Uncle!" Fu An glared at him, angry.
"You, how can you be so filthy! Auntie is my elder, and it's no exaggeration to say that you deserve to be called mother!"
Upon hearing this, Fu Wei's palms relaxed, the corners of his lips raised, and he suddenly smiled: "You have been well-educated, honest and kind."
Fu An still had a dark face and was still angry: "Uncle, don't make such jokes anymore."
Fu Wei tilted his head slightly and looked at him, a smile on his face: "If I continue, what can you do to me?"
That sinister look seemed to give him some life.
Fu An secretly took a deep breath, then smiled at him: "It can't be done, the most I can do is find a better husband for my aunt."
Fu Wei's smile turned cold: "You try it."
Fu An, on the other hand, smiled even brighter: "If you don't mean it, why would you threaten me, your nephew?"
Fu Wei raised his eyebrows and did not deny: "It is true that I am a little tempted by her beauty."
"As for threatening you, that's not the case. What I want is not for others to take away."
So what if he is disabled.
He is not a good person.
Of course, I will not give up the people and things I want just because he is not a healthy person.
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