Chapter 40 Chapter 40 Who is the patient?
The wine was intoxicating, and the wind was blowing on the lake.
After the Chinese Valentine's Day, Yun Wu fell ill.
She didn't know if it was because there was too much wind on the water, or the temperature dropped too quickly on that autumn night, but when she woke up the next day, she felt dizzy and had a fever.
At first she didn't notice it. It was Xie Yi who woke up and saw her flushed cheeks. He thought she was sleeping soundly, but when he reached out to check on her, he found that her breath was hot.
Doctor Hua was called over and took the pulse. The old doctor stroked his graying beard and said, "The Third Young Master's wife is fine. She just caught a cold. I'll prescribe some medicine and she'll be fine."
As he spoke, he picked up a pen and wrote down the precautions for the patient. After returning, he got some medicine and asked his medicine boy to deliver it.
The medicine stove in the small kitchen was lit, but this time it was Yun Wu's medicine that was being cooked.
The bitter medicine was brought to them. Looking at the dark color in the bowl, Yun Wu, for the first time ever, felt a sympathy with Xie Yi. She silently pulled the quilt higher, covering half of her face.
Don't want to take medicine.
Xie Yi held the bowl in his hand. Seeing her resistance, he raised an eyebrow and asked, "Do you want to drink it yourself, or do you want me to pour it for you?"
Yun Wu: “…”
She took the medicine bowl obediently, her pale little face wrinkled with bitterness.
Yun Wu rarely fell ill, and naturally, she rarely took medicine. She was always the one taking care of others, and this was the first time she fell ill. After taking the medicine, even her appetite decreased significantly, and the bitter taste in her mouth lingered for a long time.
She muttered something quietly, but Xie Yi didn't hear clearly: "What?"
Yun Wu said a little louder: "It's too bitter."
Xie Yi: "Isn't this the taste of medicine?"
Yun Wu: "I want to eat candied fruit."
Xie Yi: “…”
Yun Wu looked at him eagerly.
I don’t know if it’s because of her illness, but the area around her eyes is red, and her pair of black almond-shaped eyes seem to be watery. She looks very pitiful, and when she begs people, it’s hard to refuse her.
Xie Yi turned around and told his servants, "Go get the candied fruit."
A moment later, the maid returned with a small bowl of candied fruit.
The preserved fruit is sweet and sour and tastes delicious. Once it enters your mouth, it quickly suppresses the bitterness in your mouth and also stimulates your appetite.
Yun Wu's appetite improved a lot after eating the preserved fruits, and her lunch intake was also larger than usual.
In the afternoon, Chen Qiutang and Meng Qingtong came to visit her together.
Meng Qingtong asked, "Has Doctor Hua come to see you? What did Doctor Hua say?"
Yun Wu leaned against the headboard, her face still pale. "Doctor Hua said it's nothing serious, just a cold. It will be better in a few days."
Chen Qiutang looked at her, amazed: "You went out with Sanlang, and Sanlang was fine, so how come you are sick?"
Yun Wu: “…”
Yun Wu was also depressed.
Xie Yi is the one with the worst health in the family, yet he is still alive and well, as if nothing has happened to him. Who is the patient?
"Sanlang has always been in poor health, but he's not sick now. Doesn't that mean Ah Wu is taking good care of him?" Meng Qingtong smiled and said to Yun Wu, "But, while you're taking care of Sanlang's health, don't neglect yourself. You're going to suffer a lot these days."
Chen Qiutang nodded and said, "Exactly. I originally wanted to take you out to enjoy the autumn, but now we can't go."
"The autumn days are long, and the maple trees on the mountain haven't turned red yet. When Ah Wu recovers from his illness, we can go enjoy the maple leaves together." Meng Qingtong smiled and said, "My brother Zhao is still complaining about it. He said that I left him at home last night and didn't take him out to play. He insisted on going out to play."
The two were also amused by the children's playful nature.
Just as they were laughing, Xie Yi walked in from outside, accompanied by a bitter smell of medicine. Everyone looked up and saw him walking over with a bowl of freshly boiled medicine.
Yun Wu: “…”
The bowl of medicine was quickly brought to Yun Wu.
Xie Yi looked at her with a smile: "Madam, take your medicine."
Yun Wu took it silently.
Chen Qiutang looked around, eyes full of amazement. She also said directly: "Usually, when I have a headache or a fever, my second master just asks me to see a doctor, but he doesn't remember when I take medicine and go to bed. I didn't expect Sanlang to be so considerate!"
Even Meng Qingtong's expression looked a little strange.
Yun Wu didn't dare to refute. She drank the medicine obediently and put a piece of preserved fruit in her mouth.
She didn't know if it was her illusion, but she always felt that her husband was staring at her while she was drinking medicine, and there was something else behind it besides concern.
Xie Yi didn't stay long.
After seeing her drink the medicine and her face turn pale with bitterness, he left with satisfaction.
Although she had taken the medicine, Yun Wu's face looked even weaker.
Chen Qiutang talked about gossip to divert her attention.
As she was speaking, she suddenly lowered her voice and said, "I heard that there's been a rumor going around in the capital recently..."
Meng Qingtong: "What's going on? So mysterious?"
Chen Qiutang looked around, and after even the maids had left, she cautiously asked, "Do you remember that old case from before? The one that exonerated the former crown prince."
Yun Wu and Meng Qingtong nodded together.
The case caused such a big stir that everyone in the capital had heard about it.
The old case was overturned, and the former crown prince's injustice was cleared. Later generations spoke of the former crown prince, and some felt sorry for him. It was said that when the former crown prince was alive, he was a kind and benevolent prince who personally took care of everything and benefited many people.
Although his injustice has been redressed, the aftermath is still lingering, and many people miss the former prince.
Chen Qiutang whispered, "I heard that before that prince died, he actually left behind a child..."
Meng Qingtong was horrified: "Where did you hear that?!"
"I also heard about it by chance," Chen Qiutang said. "I also heard that the resurfacing of this old case from over twenty years ago was the work of that prince..."
As she spoke, she closed her mouth tightly.
The three of them turned their heads and looked at the closed door.
If they continued talking about it, it would be something that the three women in the inner house would not dare to think about.
If the former prince still had orphans alive, would he be willing to be an ordinary person?
He was born into a royal family and could have been the heir to the throne—naturally, he had the opportunity now. Would he not be tempted?
The current emperor is already old, and several princes have reached adulthood, eyeing the throne of the Nine-Five Supreme Being. If an orphan of the former crown prince appears at this moment...
Although Yun Wu couldn't imagine what would happen, she couldn't help but shudder.
The change of imperial power is always accompanied by bloodshed.
"Don't mention this kind of thing outside again." Meng Qingtong scolded softly: "How many people have you told this to?"
Chen Qiutang quickly shook his head: "I only told you guys, I'm holding it in."
Meng Qingtong breathed a sigh of relief.
Looking up, she saw her two sisters-in-law looking terrified. She paused and changed the subject, "Speaking of which, there's a new chef from southern Fujian who's come to Fuweilou in Beijing. He's known for his salted duck, which is said to be different from the salted duck in Nanjing and has a unique flavor."
The other two's attention was immediately diverted: "What salted duck?"
“Is it really that delicious?”
"Then when Ah Wu recovers, the three of us will go to Fuweilou for dinner!"
Chen Qiutang and Meng Qingtong did not stay too long. Seeing that Yun Wu looked tired, they did not want to disturb her and quickly said goodbye and left.
Because she was sick, Yun Wu did not go to the front yard for dinner. She only ate a bowl of chicken porridge in the evening and then lost her appetite.
She felt dizzy, went to bed early, and didn't sleep well, having many fragmented dreams.
In a daze, she vaguely felt some movement around her. She woke up with a start, stretched out her hand, and just happened to grab the corner of Xie Yi's clothes as he was about to go to bed.
Xie Yi glanced at her and saw that her almond-shaped eyes were empty and she had not yet come to her senses, so he reached out to pull the corner of his clothes.
I pulled and pulled, but it didn't move.
Yun Wu gradually regained consciousness, sat up, hugged the quilt, and said slowly, "You can't..."
Xie Yi: "What?"
"You can't sleep here." Yun Wu said, "I'll have someone clean up the east wing, and you can sleep there."
Xie Yi was stunned and immediately became furious: "How dare you kick me out?!"
In the Duke's Mansion, only Erlang Jun has experienced such an embarrassing thing!
"You are not in good health, and I am afraid that I will pass my illness on to you."
"no."
"But you..."
"I'm in good health. There's no need for you to worry about me when you're sick." Xie Yi grabbed the quilt and covered her with it, then hugged her tightly and lay down: "Sleep!"
Yun Wu struggled, but her illness had left her limbs weak and unable to escape his embrace. She buried her face in the quilt and mumbled, "It'll only take two days. I'll be back soon..."
"Not even for half a day." Xie Yi said firmly. Seeing that she was about to retort, he frowned and said, "I see you still have the energy to chase me away. I guess your illness is not that serious..."
Yun Wu quickly closed her eyes and began to pretend to sleep.
Xie Yi stared at her rosy cheeks for a long time, then tucked the corner of the quilt in.
Then he hugged the person and fell asleep contentedly.
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