Speaking of his mother's illness, Wan Qingmiao's face was filled with worry. "Ever since that serious illness that year, her health has not been good, and her mind has been a little hazy, sometimes lucid, sometimes confused. In the past two years, her condition has been getting worse, and she has been unable to sleep or eat, and her lucid moments have become less and less."
"What does the doctor say?"
"The doctor said that my mind and spirit were exhausted and I was dying. If I don't calm down and take good care of myself, then..." At this point, his eyes couldn't help but tear up. "My father and I tried everything and consulted doctors in several neighboring states, but most of them said the same thing."
Somehow, facing Xu Jiang's questions, Wan Qingmiao could not control his desire to talk and told her everything about his mother's illness.
The hearts of everyone present tightened.
Xu Jiang hurriedly asked, "Have you gone elsewhere to seek medical treatment?"
"I've been to so many doctors, but nothing can help. They all say it's a heart disease, and nothing can help."
Heart disease.
Xu Jiang couldn't help but think of the scene when his master passed away, and then thought of his mother's illness, he felt pain all over his body and began to feel uncomfortable.
She forced herself not to think too much and silently recited the teachings left by her master in her heart, only then did she calm down.
Wan Qingmiao looked at Xu Jiang and said gratefully, "Thank you for coming to see her. If I may say something a little bit offensive, I'll be fine." He showed a hint of embarrassment. "I felt close to you the moment I saw you. I'm sure my mother would be happy to see you, too."
"Really?" Xu Jiang twitched the corner of his mouth, "Will she really be happy?"
"I'm sure they will..." Before he could finish his words, a voice came from outside, "It must be Father and Mother coming."
Upon hearing this, Xu Jiang suddenly stood up and took two steps forward, but then suddenly stopped and stood there, somewhat at a loss.
Liu Mei stepped forward, held her hand, and whispered comfortingly, "It's okay, it's okay, don't be nervous."
Shan Bo also came up and stayed beside her, "We are all here, don't be afraid."
Xu Jiang nodded stiffly.
Wan Qingmiao greeted her with a smile on her face, "Mother, you're here."
Wan Sheng whispered a lesson, "Don't be so impulsive all the time. Be careful not to scare your mother."
Xu Jiang stared at the door, listening to the voices of the Wan family father and son getting closer and closer, his chest heaving faster and faster.
Until the three people appeared at the door and his eyes fell on the two people hugging the man, his heart suddenly felt like a stone falling to the ground, making a loud noise, and then returned to a dead silence.
This is Xizhi, Xi Miancun, her mother.
The woman who was supported by the father and son of the Wan family to enter the house was as weak as a willow and as calm as a clear pond. Although she was dressed simply, wore few hairpins and rings, and looked sick, she had an unforgettable charm.
Xu Jiang stared at her in a daze until Liu Mei patted her on the back. Then she came to her senses and slowly exhaled.
Wan Sheng and Wan Qingmiao helped Xizhi to the east seat and coaxed her to sit down.
Xizhi's eyes were empty, like flying catkins, floating around aimlessly and landing at random.
After the Wan family and their spouses were seated, Shan Bo reminded them, "Young lady, why don't you go forward and greet the elders?"
Xu Jiang clenched his fists tightly, then gradually loosened them. He stepped forward, knelt down in front of Xi Zhi, kowtowed three times, and said with a slight tremor, "Junior Xu Jiang, greetings, Madam."
Wan Sheng looked at Xu Jiang deeply, then looked at Xizhi, with a hint of barely perceptible uneasiness in his eyes.
Xizhi's eyes were now fixed on the red maple painting on the wall, and she ignored Xu Jiang.
Wansheng breathed a sigh of relief.
He didn't remind her, but Wan Qingmiao felt something was wrong. She leaned over and whispered in Xizhi's ear, "Mother, this lady Xu has come all the way from the capital to visit you. Would you please talk to her and say hello?"
Xizhi remained unmoved.
Wan Qingmiao stretched out his hand in front of her and waved it. She then looked away and looked at him blankly.
"Mother." Wan Qingmiao waved his hand again, then pointed at Xu Jiang, "This is Xu Jiang, Madam Xu."
Xu Jiang.
Xizhi blinked slowly, then moved her eyes and looked in the direction Wan Qingmiao pointed, and then she froze in place.
Xu Jiang saw her looking at him, and he bowed three times, choking with sobs, and said, "Junior Xu Jiang, greetings to the Madam."
Xizhi stared at her, her lips trembling slightly, but she didn't say a word.
"Mother?" Wan Qingmiao wanted to persuade her again, but was stopped by Wan Sheng.
Wan Sheng said to Xu Jiang, "Madam Xu, please get up."
Liu Mei helped Xu Jiang up and straightened her skirt for her.
Wan Sheng said apologetically, "My wife is ill and rarely sees strangers, so it's inevitable that she's a little shy. I hope Madam Xu won't mind."
Are you shy, a stranger?
Liu Mei was furious. Why did Master Wan have to be so cruel? He clearly knew who Xu Jiang's mother was!
Shan Bo's face also turned gloomy.
Xu Jiang saw Liu Mei take half a step forward and pulled her back. Then she looked directly at Wan Sheng and asked slowly, "Madam, are you just shy of strangers, or do you not recognize anyone?"
Wan Sheng's expression changed slightly, "What do you mean, Madam Xu?"
"I'm just concerned about Madam's condition, nothing else." Xu Jiang bowed to Wan Sheng and apologized. Then he asked, "I just heard from Master Wan that you've invited many famous doctors, but none of them have been effective. I know a doctor in the capital who is quite skilled. If you're willing..."
"I don't want to." Wan Sheng interrupted, "Madam Xu, I promised you that I would come to visit. I have done my utmost. As for my wife's illness, I will ask the doctor to take good care of it myself. There is no need for outsiders to worry about it."
Shan Bo said, "Master Wan, our girl is just concerned about the Madam. Why are you being so aggressive in your words and deeds?"
Wan Qingmiao felt a little embarrassed when she saw the situation was not right. She also felt that her father had lost his composure and manners, so she stepped forward to smooth things over and said, "Madam Xu, my father has always been very careful about Mother's affairs. He didn't mean to offend. Please don't blame me or take it to heart."
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