Chapter 276 Jingxi's Illness
Seeing the couple's gloomy expressions, Physician Wen could guess what was going on. He guessed it involved the private affairs of the inner quarters of a wealthy family. The inner quarters of a wealthy family were a battlefield without gunpowder, where every step was fraught with danger, and one could easily fall into a trap if one was not careful.
He reassured her, "Don't worry, Madam Gu, your condition is treatable. As long as you persist in taking the medicine, you'll be fine. I'll prescribe two prescriptions for you, one for during your menstrual period and one for after. In terms of diet, pay attention to keeping warm and avoid cold foods. Eat more warm foods instead."
Meng Jinyao nodded gently: "Thank you, Physician Wen."
Physician Wen said, "Madam Gu, there's no need to be so polite."
After Physician Wen finished writing the prescription, Gu Jingxi said, "Ayao, I'll go see Physician Wen off first, and I'll be back in a bit."
Meng Jinyao nodded: "Go, my husband."
Physician Wen glanced at the couple and sighed inwardly. This couple was really having a tough time. Both of them had problems and needed to take medicine. They were both his patients, and he wondered which one would be cured first.
After Gu Jingxi and Physician Wen left, Qingqiu, who was serving by the side, said with a pale face and trembling voice, "Madam, the ancients were right when they said that you can't judge a book by its cover. Physician Ling was really good at hiding his true intentions. He helped us privately many times."
Qingqiu paused, then brought up that memorable incident: "That time, Ningdong was punished with a cane and developed a high fever, her life hanging by a thread. You were confined to the Buddhist hall to reflect on your mistakes. I wanted to ask Madam Sun and the Old Madam for help, but they wouldn't listen to me at all, and I couldn't leave the manor to bring back a doctor. In the end, I secretly went to ask the Ling family physician. He said that saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda, so he risked offending his master and came to treat Ningdong without being seen by others, and even brought her medicine."
In the end, Qingqiu gritted her teeth and said hatefully, "The Sun family is too insidious. They openly sent you servants to serve you, which you tried every means to refuse. It turns out that those openly sent servants were just to cover your tracks. The Ling family physician was the one who really wanted to plant spies in your home."
Meng Jinyao remained silent. Back then, the Ling family physician took pity on her and helped her out of kindness. She thought of the kind-faced but ruthless Sun Shi and had been suspicious of the Ling family physician. But later, the Ling family physician secretly helped them many times. Seeing the benevolent heart of the doctor, she gradually lowered her guard.
After a moment, Meng Jinyao curled the corners of her lips and said in a low voice, "Qingqiu, the Sun family taught me a trick."
Qingqiu looked bewildered: "What?"
Meng Jinyao replied, "If you want to plant your own people in the enemy's camp, you have to make those people do everything they can to help the enemy. The enemy has to remember the kindness of the people they planted, and it can't be just a small favor. The time I was punished by being confined to the Buddhist hall to reflect on my mistakes, and Ning Dong being beaten, was probably a move made by the Sun family."
Upon hearing this, Qingqiu's pupils contracted. If that was a move by the Sun family, then the Sun family had truly succeeded. The inner courtyard of the mansion was indeed a place that devoured people, full of scheming. No matter how careful one was, there were bound to be oversights. Once an oversight occurred, it gave the enemy an opportunity to take advantage.
Meng Jinyao's expression softened, and she said gently, "Let's not dwell on the past. I think the Gu family's inner quarters aren't as troublesome as the Meng family's. At least since I married into the family, I haven't discovered any such schemes to harm people. We should be able to live much more comfortably from now on."
Qingqiu nodded repeatedly: "That's true. You had no protection in the Meng family back then, but now you are protected by the Marquis of the Gu family. The old lady dotes on you, and the eldest and second branches of the family respect you. The only one who is a worry is the young master."
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Meanwhile, Gu Jingxi and Imperial Physician Wen left Weirui Pavilion and headed to the study in the front courtyard.
Inside the quiet study.
Physician Wen sat down, and before even taking Gu Jingxi's pulse, he asked curiously, "My lord, I was able to take your pulse at Wei Rui Pavilion just now. Doesn't your wife know that you are treating this kind of thing?"
Gu Jingxi did not answer, but glanced at him with a deep look in her eyes.
When their eyes met, Imperial Physician Wen paused for a moment, then nodded repeatedly, revealing an expression that said, "This humble official understands, this humble official understands everything."
As a man, Doctor Wen may not have the kind of embarrassing illness that men often have, but he understands Lord Gu's mindset. What man doesn't want to be powerful and imposing in front of his wife?
Lord Gu is secretly treating his illness because he hopes to one day regain his former glory, show off his prowess in front of Madam Gu, and impress her.
Gu Jingxi sensed that he was harboring some resentment, so she asked, "Imperial Physician Wen, what are you thinking about?"
Physician Wen quickly shook his head: "My lord, let me take your pulse first."
Gu Jingxi placed his hand on the pulse pillow.
After taking his pulse, Physician Wen asked, "My Lord, did you experience any reaction after taking those medicines?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Jingxi did not reply, but only gave him a look that let him understand on his own.
That look was all too familiar to Physician Wen; it clearly conveyed the message, "Your medicine is completely useless," making Physician Wen doubt his own medical skills.
Fearing that he might give up on treatment again, Physician Wen quickly comforted him, saying, "My lord, don't worry. If you had given up halfway back then and recklessly squandered your health, you might not be able to be cured now. But you've taken care of your health over the years, and your body is in good condition. It's not a problem to cure you; you just need to keep taking the medicine. As I told you before, it will take one or two years to see results. It's normal that there's no reaction yet. Just keep going for a few more months, and you might see results. The current prescription is one that I've improved, and it's even more effective."
Gu Jingxi listened to his confident words and actually believed in his medical skills, but she was just anxious.
Physician Wen glanced at him and said thoughtfully, "My lord, I think you can't just take medicine. Perhaps you need a little stimulation, which would be more conducive to your recovery."
Gu Jingxi asked, "What kind of excitement?"
Imperial Physician Wen stroked his beard and said meaningfully, "My lord, you are already married and have a wife. As for what kind of stimulation, I don't need to elaborate, do I?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Jingxi immediately understood. It was nothing more than the usual marital matters. But he had experienced this kind of stimulation before, just two days ago. However, he had no reaction and was extremely frustrated, which made that silly girl mistakenly believe that she had failed to satisfy him.
A moment later, Physician Wen remembered something important. He took out a blue-covered book from his medicine chest and handed it to Gu Jingxi as if presenting a treasure. He said in a serious tone, "My lord, this is one of the good medicines that I specially prepared for you. I was originally planning to give it to you when I had some free time, but since I was coming to the Marquis's residence today, I brought it with me. Why don't you and your wife give it a try?"
Gu Jingxi glanced at the book without a title, took it, and casually flipped through it. When he saw the contents, his expression instantly became subtle, and he slammed the book shut.
Seeing this, Physician Wen added, "My lord, don't underestimate it. Everyone who has used it says it's good."
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