Chapter 397 You're Playing Me
"Lord Wei, the Marquis hasn't woken up since last night."
After saying this, Meng Jinyao couldn't help but burst into tears, and her voice choked up: "She was fine the day before yesterday, but she became like this yesterday. I don't know what to do now. She has a high fever that won't go down. I'm really afraid something will happen."
Her gaze shifted to Gu Jingxi on the bed, and she continued, "Before dawn today, the doctor came to see me again and said that he had no other way but to continue the original prescription. Before you came, the Marquis had just drunk a bowl of medicine, but his fever has not subsided yet, so it probably won't work. I would like to trouble Lord Wei to tell me where that miracle doctor is. Whether it works or not, we have to give it a try."
As she finished speaking, she sobbed, tears streaming down her face like broken beads. Looking at her unconscious husband on the bed, she felt anxious and helpless.
A wife who loses her composure in public, her usual dignified and gentle demeanor vanishing, is truly worried that something has happened to her husband.
Seeing this, Lord Wei finally felt relieved after a whole night of worry. The young wife, who was only a teenager, was not good at handling things. Even if she was usually dignified, she would panic and be at a loss when faced with a problem. So he comforted her, saying, "Madam Gu, don't worry. I don't think Lord Gu's problem is too serious. The doctor I know should be able to bring down Lord Gu's fever as soon as possible. When my mother was sick before, no other doctor could cure her, but he could."
He wasn't exactly lying to Meng Jinyao; he genuinely knew of a highly skilled doctor in Hangzhou. Hangzhou wasn't far from Huzhou, and if they went to fetch the doctor now, they could bring him back today.
Mei Qingyun also comforted him, saying, "Madam Gu, I've heard that when people who are usually healthy suddenly fall ill, their condition can be much more serious than that of ordinary people. Lord Gu is a lucky man, he will definitely be alright. He will get better after taking a few more doses of medicine."
Upon hearing this, Lord Wei frowned slightly and glanced at his wife with displeasure, his eyes seeming to say: You also know that Gu Jingxi is never sick.
Mei Qingyun ignored him and continued, "Madam Gu, did Lord Gu go to Deqing County to visit his elders and come back like this? I heard that the county government office in Deqing County is haunted. Could Lord Gu be possessed by something evil?"
Meng Jinyao was taken aback: "Haunted?
Mei Qingyun nodded slightly: "It's normal that Madam Gu is far away in the capital and hasn't heard of this matter. The two previous magistrates of Deqing County were both killed by evil spirits. If Lord Gu is entangled by evil spirits, then seeing a doctor probably won't be very effective. He'll need to go to a temple to get an exorcism talisman. I also plan to go to a temple to burn incense and pray for the elders in my family these next few days. Why don't we go together and keep each other company on the way?"
Upon hearing this, Lord Wei felt a chill run down his spine. He thought of what the madwoman had said last night and feared that she might find an opportunity to be alone with Meng Jinyao and say something she shouldn't. He quickly said, "Madam, what nonsense are you talking about? There are no ghosts in this world. The most important thing now is to find a reliable doctor for Lord Gu. We can't let such rumors delay his treatment."
Mei Qingyun said hesitantly, "Some things are better believed to exist than not."
Meng Jinyao looked at the couple, pretended to hesitate, and after a moment said, "Let's have the divine doctor take a look first. If it doesn't get better, then it's not too late to go to the temple to ask for an exorcism talisman."
Lord Wei breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I will send someone to fetch a doctor right away. The doctor should arrive before dark."
Meng Jinyao was extremely grateful: "Thank you for your trouble, Lord Wei."
Lord Wei said gently, “Madam Gu, there’s no need to be so polite. Speaking of which, I’m an old acquaintance of Lord Gu. I met him back when I was still in the capital. Seeing Lord Gu like this now, I’m quite worried.”
Afterwards, Lord Wei offered some words of comfort, and seeing that Meng Jinyao was no longer so flustered, he took his leave.
Mei Qingyun said, "Husband, why don't you go back first? I'll stay and keep Madam Gu company."
Lord Wei frowned and disapprovedly rebuked her, "Madam, Madam Gu needs to take care of Marquis Gu now. Your staying here will only cause trouble for Madam Gu."
Mei Qingyun: "I..."
Meng Jinyao looked at the couple thoughtfully, then said, "Lord Wei, with the Marquis in this state and no elders around, I am truly at a loss. I am so grateful that Madam Wei stayed to keep me company. How could I possibly cause any trouble?"
Upon hearing this, Lord Wei felt extremely annoyed, thinking that Meng Jinyao was truly foolish. What normal person would allow their husband's ex-fiancée to stay and keep them company? Wasn't she afraid that the woman had ulterior motives and was staying for her husband's sake?
Mei Qingyun smiled gently: "Husband, you should go back first."
Lord Wei had no choice but to go back first, giving Mei Qingyun a warning look before leaving.
However, Mei Qingyun didn't take it seriously and responded with a provocative smile, which made Lord Wei so angry that he almost lost his temper on the spot.
As long as she wasn't in front of Lord Wei, Mei Qingyun was a kind and gentle woman who was understanding. She talked to Meng Jinyao and tried to distract her.
Around noon, a maid came to report that Gu Jingxi's fever had subsided and he had regained consciousness.
Meng Jinyao was overjoyed and immediately went to see her husband.
Mei Qingyun was quite sensible; to avoid suspicion, she took her leave directly and did not go to visit him.
When Mei Qingyun returned home, she saw her husband's gloomy face and couldn't help but chuckle, "Why does my husband look so unhappy? Who made him unhappy?"
Lord Wei dismissed the maid and closed the door, then pinched her chin and said in a low voice, "Mei Qingyun, are you crazy? If something happens to me, do you think you can escape unscathed?"
Mei Qingyun admired his exasperated expression, her smile deepening: "Husband, are you so afraid of losing your official position? So afraid of death? If you're so afraid, why did you take me with you today? Husband, you should be more open-minded. Everyone will die eventually. Does it really matter when or why we die?"
Upon hearing this, Lord Wei's heart raced, and he glared at her with a sinister look, saying hatefully, "Mei Qingyun, you're a madwoman! What did you say to Madam Gu?"
Mei Qingyun took in the tension and panic on his face, and seemed quite satisfied with his reaction. She then replied indifferently, "I didn't say anything, just comforted Madam Gu and invited her to visit the mansion sometime. By the way, Lord Gu's fever has subsided and he has woken up. Madam Gu said there's no need to call the miracle doctor again, but I still want to thank you, my husband."
Feeling utterly fooled, Lord Wei angrily exclaimed, "Are you playing me?"
Mei Qingyun smiled teasingly: "How can you say that, my husband? You're the one who misunderstood first."
Lord Wei was furious: "You..."
Mei Qingyun looked away from her husband. When she learned that Gu Jingxi had woken up, she thought about going to see Gu Jingxi and telling him what her husband had done. In the end, she backed down, probably because she was still not tired of living.
She was like a fugitive, constantly teetering on the edge of death. The things she said to Meng Jinyao today contained some clues, but it was no use saying them; no one could understand the hidden meaning in her words.
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