Chapter 178
A Tian gently lifted Yin Zijin's delicate and fair arm, placed it on his own arm, scooped out the white plaster with a jade stick, and applied it to Yin Zijin's wound little by little.
Yin Zijin sobbed in pain and wanted to retract her jade ring, but Yin Zijin's strength was not as strong as A Tian's. A Tian held Yin Zijin's fair and delicate hand and comforted her: "Girl, bear with it. This wound will not heal without applying medicine. It will be bad if it leaves a scar in the future."
Yin Zijin endured the pain and asked A Tian to apply the medicine to her. Ru He quickly wrote the prescription and handed it to Madam Zhou: "Madam Zhou, this is the prescription. Take the medicine according to this prescription and take it after dinner."
Madam Zhou nodded, sat in front of the bed, tucked the corner of the quilt for Yin Zijin, and seeing Yin Zijin's uncomfortable look, she couldn't help but said: "Miss, you are just suffering without any guilt. You just stay in the boudoir and learn the rules, how could you be whipped? You have to say some treasonous words, and you will suffer in the end.
Just watch! When the lady finds out about these things, you will be punished, girl. Why do you speak so hastily? What else can be changed? Still have to be locked in the boudoir to learn the rules. ”
A Tian said quickly: "Girl, please turn over and lie down quickly! The whip marks on your back are too severe. If you don't apply medicine properly, I'm afraid it will leave scars that are difficult to remove in the future." As he said that, he gently stretched out his hands, supported Yin Zijin's slightly weak body, and slowly helped him turn over, letting him lie down on the bed.
When he saw Yin Zijin's back, which was originally as white, tender, smooth and flawless as mutton-fat jade, A Tian couldn't help but gasp.
At this moment, that beautiful back was covered with criss-crossing hideous whip marks, like a painting that had been destroyed beyond all recognition. Although these scars added a touch of unique beauty to it to some extent, they were more shocking.
A Tian took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner shock and pity, then carefully opened the medicine bottle and gently applied the ointment with a faint herbal aroma on Yin Zijin's wound.
Every time I touched those whip marks, I seemed to be able to feel the great pain that Yin Zijin was enduring. However, even though the pain was so unbearable, the strong Yin Zijin kept biting her lips tightly and didn't even make a sound. Beads of sweat the size of beans kept sliding down her forehead, soaking the sheets beneath her.
Yin Zijin listened quietly to what Nanny Zhou said, thinking to himself: "Now that I am like this, what other means can Zhang use to punish me?" His eyes were a little dim.
But I never thought that such a seemingly insignificant matter would be like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples and eventually triggering a huge uproar like a storm.
What Yin Zijin had not expected was that this turmoil would implicate the poor woman struggling in the back house. This woman, in an extremely tragic and decisive way - used her own blood to ensure her son's lifelong happy marriage.
Yin Zijin thought: "If I knew that what I said would lead to such consequences, Yin Zijin would rather not say it, but there is no regret medicine in the world. Everything that is going to happen will still happen in the future, and this incident is just a fuse..."
On the other side, the front yard of Yimei Courtyard had become lively, and concubines from various rooms had come to Yimei Courtyard with their children one after another.
Xiaomei came close to Zhang and whispered for a while. Zhang nodded without changing her expression and sat at the head of the table. She just touched the pure white, furry headband inlaid with gems on her forehead without changing her expression.
Everyone was standing outside in the corridor, waiting for the time to come. Madam Liu said loudly: "It's the time of day, everyone pay your respects."
Several servants quickly laid a few thick mats in front of Zhang. The one who just walked in was four-year-old Yin Qinghao, the eldest son of Yin Jingyi. Although Yin Qinghao was small, he was very polite and kowtowed in a proper manner, saying, "Greetings to my grandmother."
Zhang was very happy and quickly called out, "Brother Hao, come quickly and let grandma hug you..."
The next ones to pay their respects were Yin Ziniu and Yin Ruoyun. Yin Ziniu is Zhang's legitimate daughter, and Yin Ruoyun is Du's eldest legitimate daughter, so she is naturally ranked first.
The next people to pay their respects were Aunt Liu's illegitimate son Yin Jingyu, followed by Aunt Sun's illegitimate daughter Yin Ziwan; Yin Zifeng and Yin Ziyao, born to Aunt Feng; and finally the concubines and maids.
And her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Du, came to Mrs. Zhang early to serve her. Zhang looked at the whole family and said quickly: "Don't stand anymore, sit down!"
Everyone bowed and said, "Yes, ma'am."
Concubines and maids were not qualified to sit, but the noble concubines Liu and Sun were exceptions. Zhang still moved two seats for them out of respect for their families. As soon as the children finished greeting each other, they gathered together to play...
As soon as they sat down, Zhang said hurriedly, "Sixth Miss just came back from Fu'an Temple. She caught a cold and is very ill. She is recovering in her boudoir. She won't come to pay respects for a while."
Aunt Li's expectant eyes dimmed instantly, and she couldn't help asking, "Why did Sixth Miss get sick right after returning? Is it serious?"
Before Aunt Li could speak, Aunt Feng on the side hurriedly said: "Oh? So many years have passed, I forgot that Aunt Li, you are the biological mother of the Sixth Miss.
You serve the master every day, so you must be busy! Why do you still remember the Sixth Girl? The Sixth Miss was raised by the Madam, so she should have nothing to do with Aunt Li! ”
Zhang got angry when she saw Li, and said quickly: "Alright, alright, Li, just serve the master well. But I have to say one more thing here, too much is as bad as too little, too much favor, I am afraid you can't bear it.
For the sake of peace in the rear house, we should persuade the master to spend the night in another concubine's room. ”
Aunt Liu, who gave birth to two sons, was a little angry. She was born into a noble family, but she was overshadowed by Aunt Li, who came from a brothel. She didn't know what happened. The master likes Aunt Li very much.
Aunt Liu snorted coldly and said quickly: "That's right, it's pitiful for us that one person has monopolized the master. I haven't slept with the master for more than a year."
Aunt Wang asked quickly, "Aunt Liu, how is Brother Hui?"
Aunt Liu glanced at Aunt Wang who was standing there, and a hint of joy appeared on her face as she said, "Brother Hui is only five months old, it is not appropriate to bring him out, the wet nurse is taking care of him in Yichun Courtyard!"
Zhang felt a headache after hearing this. Over the years, Aunt Liu had given birth to two sons, and because she was a concubine, she had no way to deal with them. She hoped Aunt Feng would be more capable and help her get rid of those two troubles...
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