Chapter 979 Unexpected Person
Yuejian stood in front of the door, and before she had time to go out to inquire, she was stopped by the people guarding the door. She could only vaguely see that there were people blocking the gate, shouting loudly about "doctor" and "pregnancy", and the woman's shrill crying voice was a little unclear in the distance.
"It seems like someone is in trouble and came here to seek medical help."
"Seeking medical help?"
Tang Ning and Madam Qin looked at each other, and Madam Qin raised her eyebrows: "It seems that the identity of the person who came is not simple." Otherwise, with Lu Zhinian's means, it would be impossible for him to let people block the door, unless the identity of the person who came was special, it would be difficult for him to send him away, and he couldn't send him away casually.
Tang Ning was not surprised. Lingyun Temple was a national temple, and most of the people who came here to pray for blessings were powerful and influential. She had met several "acquaintances" when she entered the temple that day, not to mention those she had not met. Lu Zhinian knew this, so he had been keeping a close eye on her these days. He announced to the outside world that her old illness had relapsed, and ordered people to guard the yard, not allowing her and Yue Jian to step out of the room.
But she didn't expect that it would be such a coincidence that someone would come here to seek medical treatment.
There was a lot of noise outside for a long time, and some people even broke into the courtyard, as if they would not leave until they found a doctor.
Lu Zhinian suppressed the servant who wanted to take action and walked in with a sullen face.
"The eldest daughter-in-law of the Wenyuan Marquis's family had an accident and needs treatment."
Tang Ning's eyes moved slightly. She naturally knew about the Wenyuan Earl's Mansion. The eldest son of the Qu family, Qu Yiming, had made meritorious service in the northwest battlefield before. The daughter-in-law of the Qu family had been summoned years ago. When she entered the temple that day, she took a quick glance and saw that her belly was bulging, as if she was pregnant. She didn't expect that it was she who came to seek medical treatment.
Tang Ning raised his eyes and said calmly, "Since you came in to speak, it means you don't want to quarrel with the Qu family. Madam Qu is pregnant with Earl Wenyuan's eldest grandson. If something unexpected happens, you won't be able to escape the Qu family's strict investigation. Rather than arguing and arousing suspicion, it's better to let Sister Qin go."
Lu Zhinian's face became increasingly gloomy. He was uneasy because he knew that he couldn't attract attention and it was difficult to throw the Qu family out directly.
Many people have seen Madam Qin's appearance. If she shows up, she will surely attract attention. However, if she is not allowed to show up, everyone in the temple will know that his "madam" is frail and there is a doctor living in the Chanyu Courtyard. If he refuses to help, it will definitely cause the Qu family to hate him and make others suspicious.
"Mr. Rong, my young mistress can't hold on any longer!!"
There were cries and screams coming from outside, as if the Qu family was calling for help.
Lu Zhinian's face changed. Seeing the crowd outside the courtyard and the others in the temple rushing over after hearing the noise, he could only turn his head and look at Madam Qin: "Please ask Qin Miaoshou to cover up for a while. Don't do anything you shouldn't do when rescuing people. I will send someone to accompany you."
Madam Qin sneered when she heard this: "My junior brother is still in your hands, and Aning is also trapped by you. What can I do?"
She wanted to kill Lu Zhinian directly, but he held the lives of Tang Ning and Zhuo Shuisheng in his hands, as well as the plague. There was no telling how many of Lu Zhinian's men were inside and outside Lingyun Temple. How could she dare to act without the full support and contact of outsiders?
Madam Qin walked to the side, picked up the medicine box, and stood up. She said to Tang Ning, "You take a rest first. I'll be back soon."
Tang Ning hummed softly: "Be careful."
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Madam Qin allowed Lu Zhinian's men to do something to her face and changed her appearance before leaving the Chanyuyuan. When they saw her carrying the medicine box, the two maids from the Qu family were so excited that they almost cried.
Lu Zhinian led Shi An to "accompany" him to Mrs. Qu's room. As soon as they reached the door, they heard the person inside groaning in pain.
The Qu family's nanny, who was standing in front of the door, stepped forward quickly: "What took you so long? Did you find a doctor?"
Madam Qin said, "I'm a doctor. What's the situation with the people inside?"
The nanny's eyes instantly turned red as she spoke anxiously, "My young mistress is almost five months pregnant. She had previously prayed for a child at the temple, so she came here to fulfill her vow. She was originally healthy, but this evening while walking in the courtyard, she suddenly slipped and hit her stomach when she fell. She has been crying out in pain ever since..."
"Can you see it's red?"
"A little bit." The nanny cried, "Doctor, you must save my young mistress and her unborn child."
Madam Qin said in a deep voice, "Let's go in and take a look first."
Madam Qin followed the Qu family into the wing room. Shi An wanted to follow with a sullen face, but was blocked by the guard standing in front of the door.
Lu Zhinian stood at the bottom of the stairs with a sullen look, looking at the tightly closed door and the guards in front of the courtyard who were watching closely. He called out "Shi An" softly, had someone step back half a step, and then said to the Qu family, "The doctor in the inner room is an old friend of my wife. He rushed here to take care of her personally because of her health. Your young lady's condition has suddenly changed... Please forgive me, I have to protect her well."
The people from the Qu family understood his meaning and quickly said, "Don't worry, Rong Langjun. We at the Wenyuan Marquis' Mansion are not ungrateful. We are grateful for your and this doctor's willingness to help. After she finishes examining our young mistress, we will not make things difficult for her no matter what."
"It's cold now, Mr. Rong, you can go to the side room to have some tea and wait."
Lu Zhinian shook his head when he heard this: "No need, I'm fine here."
The Qu family didn't hesitate to hear this and followed Lu Zhinian. They saw the two maids turn around and go into the room. The guards were strictly guarding the door. Lu Zhinian felt uneasy and turned to Shi An and whispered, "Did this Qu family member bring guards with him before?"
Shi An also lowered his voice: "There are more than ten guards, all from the Wenyuan Marquis's Mansion. When we came here before, they were guarding near this courtyard. There were also one or two people following the eldest daughter-in-law of the Marquis's Mansion. Because they were far away, they didn't attract attention."
After hearing this, Lu Zhinian remembered what Tang Ning had said just now. Madam Qu was pregnant with the eldest grandson of the Wenyuan Earl's Mansion. Her husband was a fierce general in the army. It was not surprising that he ordered people to protect his wife after leaving the capital. He felt a little relieved. However, when he thought of Madam Qin who had shown her face in public, he still felt that he could not stay in Lingyun Temple anymore.
Tang Ning is too smart, and the people around him are also extremely intelligent and sharp. If they reveal even the slightest clue, their tracks will be exposed.
He couldn't take any risks.
"Is there any news from Song Mo?"
"Not yet, but he's just leading the pursuers north. He'll be able to get away in due time. He'll be fine."
Lu Zhinian's eyes darkened slightly. It had been nearly ten days since they left the capital. Almost all the people searching for them had been led away. No one had appeared near Lingyun Temple. He thought the suburbs of the capital were safe. He waved to Shi An and whispered a few words.
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The door to the inner room was closed. After Madam Qin hurriedly followed someone in, she found that the servant of the Qu family was standing in front of the door and had not stepped in again.
"You guys?" Madam Qin was shocked.
The nanny from the Qu family lowered her head and respectfully gestured for her to come in.
Madam Qin was alert and had a vague idea of something. When she walked quickly behind the screen with the medicine box, she saw a young woman with a slightly bulging belly standing nervously by the side. There was no sign of injury on her body. Not far from her, a tall figure was sitting upright on a yellow pear armchair.
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