"It's not a matter of blaming you, as long as the Third Young Master is alright." Qiu Yan's attitude was polite but distant, making Jiang's father look slightly uncomfortable.
Since Jiang's father apologized to her, Qiu Yan wouldn't hold a grudge over such a trivial matter.
Thinking of what Qiu Yan had just said, that acupuncture would be needed once a day for about three to five months, Jiang's father added:
"Miss Qiu, would you be willing to stay at my humble abode for a few more days?"
Before Qiu Yan could speak, Gu Qian shook his head. "Lord Jiang, it's only a few days until New Year's Eve. Staying at the Jiang residence at this time is highly inappropriate."
After lunch, we left.
"This..." Father Jiang was a little anxious. He looked at Jiang Liu, who was following closely beside him, as if pleading for help.
Jiang Liu was in a dilemma; it was indeed inappropriate for Qiu Yan to stay overnight at this time.
Qiu Yan said, "Sister Jiang, the Third Young Master has now woken up. Remember to give him the medicine every day. As for acupuncture, other doctors can also do it according to my acupuncture method."
Qiu Yan's words gave Jiang Liu and her mother a glimmer of hope.
However, Mr. Jiang had some doubts: could the other doctors do a good job?
He hadn't forgotten the way those two doctors shook their heads and sighed when they left.
However, that's all we can do.
It was nearly noon at the Xu residence.
Qiu Yan, Gu Qian, Zheng Hong (the second uncle), the two elders of the Jiang family, and Jiang Liu were all invited to dine together.
As for Lady Yun, Jiang Lian had just woken up, and she wanted to stay at home to take care of her husband.
The group arrived at the Xu family compound one after another.
However, upon arriving at the Xu residence, they discovered that the Xu family had an uninvited guest.
It was Tang Yi.
The reason he arrived in Huaiyuan so quickly was because last night, someone reported that troops were passing through the outskirts of Baiyang.
Having guessed that it was Gu Qian's men, he rushed to Huaiyuan before dawn today.
When Zheng Hong saw Tang Yi, he said, "Lord Tang, you've arrived," and stood beside him.
Tang Yi: "Zheng Hong, thank you for your help these past few days." Tang Yi already knew about how Zheng Hong, Jiang Lian, and Qiu Dafu had joined forces to help the prefect escape from prison.
When he saw Qiu Dafu standing to the same side as Zheng Hong, he clenched his fists slightly and lowered his eyes.
Although he harbored deep prejudice against Qiu Dafu, the man had indeed saved him two days prior.
Moreover, he was also the savior of the prefect.
He was filled with mixed feelings of resentment and hatred; this feeling was truly unpleasant.
Qiu Dafu ignored the hostile look in Tang Yi's eyes, his expression remaining unchanged, showing no alteration whatsoever due to Tang Yi's arrival.
Tang Yi nodded slightly when he saw Jiang's father and mother.
When they met Jiang Liu again, the two looked at each other in silence.
Former husband and wife, now strangers.
An awkward atmosphere filled the air.
Father Jiang's eyes were unfriendly, Mother Jiang gave a stiff smile and nodded faintly. Urged by Jiang Liu, they left in a hurry.
After the Jiang family left, Tang Yi paid his respects to Gu Qian and bowed respectfully.
"This humble official pays his respects to General Gu."
General Gu is decisive and efficient, and Tang Yi now feels inexplicably grateful to him.
He knew that if General Gu hadn't defended the border to the death, his position as county magistrate would not be as secure as it is now.
Gu Qian nodded, somewhat puzzled. His second uncle was usually quiet and reserved; how had he managed to offend Tang Yi?
After a brief greeting, Gu Qian and Qiu Yan went to the kitchen.
Qiu Dafu followed Gu Qian and Qiu Yan into the kitchen.
"General Gu, Miss Qiu, this way please." Prefect Xu greeted them with a smile and led Gu Qian to the seat of honor.
At lunchtime, men and women ate at separate tables.
Qiu Yan must have sensed the awkward atmosphere between her second uncle and Tang Yi when she saw them entering the kitchen.
She knew that their animosity was inevitable.
She believed that her second uncle would handle the matter well.
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