After the two calmed down, Xiao Qingyin diagnosed Wei Yan and prescribed a medicine.
Then he said to Madam Ning, "Aunt Ning, why don't you return to the manor a few days later? I'll help you take care of your health."
Ning looked down at her swollen body and replied, "Okay."
...
Upon hearing that Lady Ning was returning to her residence, the ladies and young women of official families rushed to the Duke of Anguo's mansion to "eat melons"—no, to offer their condolences.
The main street in front of the government building was completely blocked by horse-drawn carriages.
"Didn't you say you'd arrive at noon? Why haven't you shown up yet?"
"I heard that Madam Ning was stung by bees for ten whole days? That's terrifying."
Has her illness been cured?
"..."
Aunt Chang, along with her two sons, one daughter, and servants, waited at the gate of the mansion for Ning Shi and Wei Yan to return.
They waited anxiously for a long time, but the carriage from the Duke of Anguo's mansion did not appear.
"Auntie, I'll go check ahead; it might be blocked."
Wei Teng said.
Aunt Chang nodded slightly.
"Go ahead. Ask them to make way and clear some space."
"good."
As soon as Wei Teng took a step, he saw the carriages on the street spontaneously make way for a low-key yet luxurious carriage slowly approaching.
"Mother, Brother Yan, you're finally back!"
Wei Teng smiled and strode forward.
The carriage stopped in front of the mansion, and a young man dressed in brocade robes lifted the curtain and gracefully jumped down from the carriage.
He stood by the car like a tall, straight poplar tree, reaching out to support the woman who came out afterward.
The woman was slender and graceful, with a beautiful face and rosy, radiant skin. She was probably around thirty years old.
Surprisingly, her hair, which was neatly coiled at the back of her head with tortoiseshell hairpins, was as white as frost and snow, which looked extremely incongruous.
Wei Teng was stunned for a while, and only after Xiao Qingyin got out of the car did he hesitate to ask, "Mother? Brother Yan?"
Ning nodded.
Wei Yan returned a meaningful smile: "Big brother, it's been a long time."
The crowd gasped in disbelief.
"This...this is the Duchess of Anguo and the Heir Apparent of Anguo? They are completely different people from before..."
"So the heir of the Duke of Anguo is such a handsome young man. I used to think he was skin and bones because he was always wrapped in fur coats all year round."
"The Duchess of Anguo looks ten years younger! Did she use bees to treat her illness or to reverse her aging?"
"She can bring the dead back to life and heal bones; this young lady of the Xiao family is truly a miracle doctor!"
"..."
Aunt Chang's face remained calm, though her fingernails were almost piercing her palms.
She had been plotting for over twenty years, but it was all thwarted by a wild girl from the countryside in just half a month!
Just a hair's breadth away from the pain that would have killed Ning Shi, and Wei Yan would have died of illness, thus securing the positions of Duchess of Anguo and her son.
All our hopes were dashed because of this girl's interference.
Why did the Yao family keep such a menace around?!
If he had drowned early on, wouldn't everything have gone smoothly?
Xiao Qingyin sensed a strong gaze and looked back. She saw a woman with a round face, wearing a long coat with lotus patterns, standing at the door with a submissive expression.
No wonder Wei Teng said she was honest and unassuming; she does indeed look quite honest and unassuming.
Who would have thought her heart was so black?
Xiao Qingyin looked up at the majestic and imposing gate tower and shivered.
I probably have megalophobia.
Grand mansions and courtyards are also among the largest objects.
Xiao Qingyin thought so.
...
Xiao Qingrong also came to watch the excitement.
She arrived late, and the carriage couldn't get close, so she had to get off and walk.
Upon arriving at the main gate of the Duke of Anguo's mansion, they saw Xiao Qingyin, Wei Yan, and a kind-looking woman surrounded by a crowd, which puzzled them.
What about Lady Anguo?
Did he die as soon as he returned home?
Are these people condemning Xiao Qingyin and comforting Wei Yan?
Just as she was trying to figure things out, Wei Yan spotted her, pushed through the crowd, and ran towards her.
"Rongrong! Thank you! Luckily you reminded me!"
Xiao Qingrong: "?"
Has he gone mad from excessive grief?
"Sister Xiao is truly a miracle doctor!" Wei Yan pointed at his mother and said, "See? Not only was my mother cured by her, but she also looks younger!"
"What did you say!"
A hoarse, raspy voice suddenly rang out, stunning everyone present.
Everyone turned to look at them.
Xiao Qingrong covered her mouth in horror.
Wei Yan was taken aback, then asked with concern, "Rongrong, what's wrong with your voice?"
Xiao Qingrong suddenly pushed him away, turned and ran away, frantically turning into an alley and disappearing from everyone's sight.
The crowd was buzzing with discussion.
"Is this the second young lady of the Xiao family? Why has her voice changed like this?"
"It seems like I haven't seen her since Princess Zhaoyang's birthday banquet. I sent her an invitation, but she didn't respond."
"It must have been the heir of the Marquis of Yong'an who pinched her like this. She wore a sachet of osmanthus to the Marquis's residence, which caused His Highness to fall ill."
"She actually managed to walk out of the Yong'an Marquis's residence alive! She's incredibly lucky."
...
Even though Xiao Qingyin repeatedly told her not to be polite, Ning Shi and Wei Yan still insisted on loading several carts of gifts for her.
Xiao Qingyin had no choice but to accept it.
She was worried about leaving these things at the Xiao residence, so she had the coachman deliver them to Madam Han.
There's a family of men living next door, so no one should come to steal from us.
Yi Wu ran over excitedly and asked her, "Dr. Xiao, when can we make the base sauce? I've prepared all the spices and contacted the cattle."
"Tomorrow," Xiao Qingyin replied. "We need to remove Yi San's stitches later."
"Alright!"
Yi Wu returned to the next room and excitedly shared the good news with his brothers.
After Yi San's stitches were removed, the group of people, like curious children, each touched the scar and marveled at it.
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