After taking a dose of hot medicine, Yu Jiao borrowed silver needles from Jiang Qinghe and gave Old Master He some acupuncture.
Not long after, Old Master He's breathing became much smoother and sounded less turbid than before. The wrinkles on his old face were not as tightly knit together as before. It seemed that he was feeling much better.
Jiang Qinghe felt Old Master He's pulse. The pulse, which had been thin and weak before, had become solid. He was amazed and couldn't help but look at Yu Jiao with a different eye.
About half an hour later, Old Master He, who had been in a coma, coughed lightly, woke up slowly, and after rinsing his mouth, he actually took the initiative to ask for food.
Since returning from Yu's house that day and taking the medicine, Old Master He could not eat anything. As soon as he woke up, he wanted to eat. The eldest master of the He family was overjoyed and hurriedly ordered the maid to prepare porridge.
"Dad, how do you feel? Just tell me where you feel uncomfortable. I have hired a doctor for you. He will definitely be able to cure your illness this time." He Dongsheng said excitedly while lying on the edge of the bed.
"I feel much better, son. Where did you invite this famous doctor from?" Old Master He said weakly and looked around.
He Dongsheng didn't dare to mention Yu Ruhai again. He wanted to reassure the old man, so he half concealed, "This Miss Meng was invited by Doctor Jiang. Don't look at her young age, she is very skilled in medicine. We made a mistake before. It was she who cured the second master of the Mu family, not the quack doctor surnamed Yu."
Old Master He lifted his sagging eyelids and glanced at Yu Jiao. He saw that she was indeed ridiculously young, but having lived to such an old age, Old Master He knew very well that one cannot judge a person by his appearance. This was why he had never questioned when He Dongsheng took him to Qingyu Village to find Yu Ruhai for treatment.
"Okay, thank Miss Meng and Doctor Jiang on behalf of dad." Old Master He looked weak and tired. He just smiled at Yu Jiao and said nothing more.
The maid brought clear porridge into the house. He Dongsheng took the bowl and spoon and personally served the porridge to Old Master He. While Old Master He was eating the porridge, Yu Jiao personally went to boil another dose of medicine. After Old Master He had eaten a whole bowl of porridge, she let him take pills and medicine for internal carbuncle.
Not long after Old Master He took the medicine, he fell into a deep sleep again.
He Dongsheng ordered the maid to guard the bed and drove away the other brothers of the He family who were taking care of the patient. He led Yu Jiao and Jiang Qinghe to the outer room and said in a low voice, "I was rude before, please don't take it as an offense, Miss Meng. My father's illness still depends on Miss Meng."
Compared to He Dongsheng's polite attitude, Yu Jiao did not change much. She smiled faintly, "It's okay. I have taken over Old Master He's illness and will cure him. Can I leave now?"
He Dongsheng had no intention of letting Yu Jiao leave before Old Master He was completely cured. Seeing her about to leave, he tried to persuade her to stay, saying, "I have ordered someone to prepare a room for Miss Meng. Please stay at home for a few days. My father's illness is getting better and worse, so if Miss Meng lives nearby, she can take care of him all the time."
Yu Jiao sighed softly and said slowly, "Master He doesn't believe me? Take the medicine I prescribed and Master He's illness will heal. It doesn't matter whether I stay or not."
Although Yu Jiao's medicine has begun to show its effect, He Dongsheng can't trust her wholeheartedly at this moment. He said tactfully, "If Miss Meng doesn't stay, I really can't feel at ease. Just think of it as a way to make us feel at ease. Miss Meng, please stay for a few days."
Seeing that there was no room for maneuver, Yu Jiao said no more and gave He Dongsheng a reassurance, "The carbuncle on the old master's head will be healed in three days, so Mr. He doesn't need to worry too much."
He Dongsheng felt relieved after hearing this and told the maid to take Yu Jiao to rest.
Jiang Qinghe hadn't left yet, and said to Yu Jiao, "Miss Meng, can I have a word with you?"
Yu Jiao just happened to need his help with something, so she nodded and said, "Doctor Jiang, please help me find someone to go home and tell the second branch of the Yu family that I'm staying in the He Mansion temporarily, so that they won't worry."
"This is just a small matter, Jiang will definitely take care of it for Miss Meng." Jiang Qinghe took the opportunity to say, "Miss Meng is a skilled doctor, I wonder if you are willing to sit in the clinic and see patients?"
Seeing Yu Jiao looking at him in confusion, Jiang Qinghe explained, "Although Miss Meng is a woman, she is as capable as any man. You are not an ordinary person. With such good medical skills, you will surely be able to save many patients suffering from diseases. Why do you have to stay in the countryside? If you can come to my Huichun Hall and work as a doctor, our host will definitely treat you well."
He had already inquired about the situation of the Yu family and knew that Yu Jiao was a child bride bought by the Yu family, and that the people in the Yu family were not very kind to Meng Yujiao. This time, the incident with Old Master He had pushed her out to take the blame, and Jiang Qinghe had deliberately defended her several times, thinking that Yu Jiao might not be unmoved.
Yu Jiao lowered her eyes and thought for a while. To her, it didn't matter whether she stayed at the Yu family or went to Huichuntang for medical treatment. She had no affection for the Yu family, except for the Song branch. If she went to Huichuntang, she would indeed feel more comfortable. At least she wouldn't have to look at people's faces.
But this may not be the case. It is very difficult for women to gain a foothold in this world. Jiang Qinghe is not the owner of Huichuntang, and he just admires her medical skills.
"I'll think about it." Yu Jiao didn't say anything definite. She had promised Yu Qizhe to cure him, so she couldn't go back on her word. Besides, she had been staying in Yu's house since she came to Taiyan. She was already familiar with that place, although she didn't have a sense of belonging.
Jiang Qinghe seemed to see through her concerns, and then said, "Miss Meng, are you worried about the indenture? Miss Meng, don't worry about that. I will take your indenture back from the Yu family. If you are willing to come to Huichun Hall, I will return your indenture to you."
Now the Yu family is probably eager to get rid of Yu Jiao's indenture so as to completely push the He family's old man's affairs onto Yu Jiao, so Jiang Qinghe is not worried that he will not be able to get Yu Jiao's indenture.
Yu Jiao shook her head, "It has nothing to do with the indenture."
Jiang Qinghe had no choice but to nod and say, "If Miss Meng has made up her mind, you can come to Huichun Hall to find me anytime."
After Jiang Qinghe left the He Mansion, he sent someone to the Yu Family to pass a message to Song. In the evening, the maid sent by the He Family to serve Yu Jiao said that someone came to the mansion to look for Yu Jiao.
Yu Jiao followed the maid into the courtyard. When she saw the figure standing there, she was a little surprised. She walked closer and asked, "Why are you here?"
Yu Qizhe stood under the magnolia tree in the courtyard, with milky white branches blooming on his shoulders, making his already handsome profile look particularly beautiful. He had a kind of restrained indifference. The moment he saw Yu Jiao, his gloomy peach blossom eyes brightened a little.
"I'll come to accompany you." Yu Qizhe walked to Yu Jiao's side, his voice was light and no emotion could be heard.
"Worried about me?" Yu Jiao curled her lips and smiled teasingly.
Yu Qizhe did not deny that after Yu Jiao was taken away by the He family, he had wondered if she would be afraid. But he quickly denied the idea in his heart. Just like what he saw before him, she was calm and composed.
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