Chapter 241: Putting Yourself in Someone's Shoes and Having Pity on the Young Maid
Liu Xia hurried back home, but saw that the house was decorated with lights and colorful decorations everywhere. He immediately knew what had happened.
The second and third brothers were already married, but the eldest sister was still waiting to be married. If this arrangement wasn't for the eldest sister, could it be for him, a stranger from the outside world? And he wasn't even at home?
However, although he is a foreigner and has met his master before, he has not returned to the mountain to thank his master after this experience, so he cannot be considered as a monk.
Liu Xia thought for a moment, then hurried into the mansion through the small door. When the servant next to him saw him, he was surprised and suspicious: Didn’t the youngest brother insist on going up the mountain to seek the truth and left a month ago? Why is he back now?
But it was only a moment before the servant came to his senses and hurried to the main house to report.
It is said that after Liu Xia entered the mansion, he went straight to Miss Liu's residence. However, the grandmother outside the courtyard was guarding it closely. Although she was surprised by Liu Xia's arrival, she did not let him in. She only said that the eldest lady was waiting to be married and was preparing all kinds of embroidery. Even a man in the family would not interfere, let alone a young master who had left home.
What the old woman said confirmed his guess. Liu Xia frowned when he heard it, and then asked the old woman to send a package into the yard, saying that it was a gift for his younger brother, and then went to the front yard.
The old woman who took the package couldn't help but feel surprised. Could it be that the youngest brother came back specifically for the eldest lady's marriage? But then she thought, maybe that's exactly the case.
The youngest brother had often played with the eldest sister since he was little, and during his early childhood, he would often come to this courtyard to laze around. The two siblings had a very close relationship, so it seemed that it wasn't impossible, but...
But this gift is really too shabby...
The old woman weighed the package in her hand and shook her head helplessly, thinking that it was probably because the youngest brother had become a monk and people outside the world were not well off, so this was the case.
Never mind, it’s a thoughtful gesture after all, and it fulfills the relationship between siblings.
Thinking of this, the maids went to deliver the package into the room.
Liu Xia hurried to the outer door, intending to find his father to talk about something, but he didn't expect that his third brother Liu Zhong was meeting a guest in the hall, and that guest was none other than Xin Yi.
As soon as Liu Zhong saw Liu Xia come in, he quickly stood up and walked forward, hugging Liu Xia without saying a word.
Liu Xia was stunned. What had happened to his third brother today? He had always been known as a martial arts expert, well-versed in military tactics, a true heir of his father's teachings, and a man of unwavering character. How could he have ever been like this?
Seeing this, Xinyi quickly stood up and advised, "Don't worry, Third Young Master. Our elder is on the way. She is well versed in medicine and pharmacology, and will definitely be able to cure the disease."
Liu Xia finally understood after hearing this: "Who? Who is sick?"
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Xinyi originally thought that Lingxiang and he would arrive at the governor's mansion soon, but she didn't expect that they would have to wait for a whole day, and she was actually alone.
The demons were making complicated moves these days, and Bai Wuchang was plotting something. He also had the Wolf-Headed General beside him—he was no pushover. Lingxiang had come all alone to the Governor's Mansion. If she encountered danger along the way, how could she explain it to Long Qi?
However, Lingxiang didn't seem to care and just waved her hand and said it was okay. Seeing Lingxiang's indifference, Xinyi couldn't help but sigh.
She has such a heartless personality, runs the Leisure Residence by herself, and has to travel the world from time to time. How did she grow up to be so big...
I don’t know if it’s because he worries too much about his daughter, or because he caught a cold in the training ground a few days ago, but the elderly Governor Liu is now lying in bed unable to get up, coughing constantly, and even having convulsions when it’s serious. It’s very scary.
"The doctor said it was tuberculosis and ordered the yard to be cordoned off and no one to enter to prevent the disease from spreading." Mrs. Liu Zhong, Liu Yao, said with red eyes.
"My second brother holds an important position and is currently in the camp, unable to leave. This matter has not yet been disclosed to him. My second sister-in-law is pregnant and unable to take care of things. I'm afraid she might be ill, so I've had people waiting in the yard early. My eldest sister's wedding is a blessing she's finally gotten, and mother has instructed us not to let her know, lest it delay her marriage. But how can such a major event be kept secret?"
Now, all the affairs at home are handled by the third brother of the Liu family outside, and the inner courtyard is managed by Liu Yao. Madam Liu serves medicine in the courtyard of Governor Liu. She only brought two maids with her, and no young maids were allowed in.
Liu Yao knew very well why her mother-in-law was like this.
Those maids are all young and in their prime years. If they accidentally contract tuberculosis, it would be the end of them.
Who is not born by parents?
But if you do that, it would be unfilial!
When there is something to do, the disciples should do the hard work. When the father-in-law is sick, the son and daughter-in-law do not serve medicine, but let the mother-in-law take the risk. How can this be justified in the world?
But Mr. and Mrs. Liu Zhong could not persuade Mrs. Liu, who insisted on serving them personally.
After listening to Liu Yao's grievances, Lingxiang patiently comforted her, "Madam, don't worry. The Governor is a man of great integrity and talent, and has dedicated his life to serving the country and the people. He will surely be blessed by Heaven. Madam, your wife is kind and virtuous, and will surely be safe. Madam, just take care of the affairs outside, and allow me to go in and take a look."
After hearing Lingxiang's words of comfort, Liu Yao nodded continuously and thanked her repeatedly. She also instructed the maid beside her to take good care of Lingxiang before letting the two of them into the courtyard.
It's not that the Liu family neglected Lingxiang, but Lingxiang had said in advance that if Governor Liu really had tuberculosis, it would be bad if too many people came. She also asked him to smear and bathe with Peilan and Maoxiang in advance, so she only asked one old woman to lead the way.
As soon as I entered the yard, I saw several stoves under the corridor. The medicine jars on the stoves were steaming and the aroma of medicine filled the air. Two old women were taking care of them.
Lingxiang went forward to take a sniff, and found that it was Rhinoceros Horn and Rehmannia Decoction, Angelica and Rhubarb Decoction, and Ginseng Decoction.
"Well, it's effective." Lingxiang pinched her chin and nodded.
But this was not a big deal, but it frightened the two old women who were looking after the medicine, and they hurriedly asked who the visitor was.
Mrs. Qin, who was leading the way, was also startled. She thought that the little girl was following her just now, but in the blink of an eye, she ran to the medicine stove. If the old woman who was looking at the medicine had not asked her, she would not have known it!
"Old sisters, this is our youngest brother's senior sister-in-law, who is very skilled in medicine and has come here specially to treat our master." Mrs. Qin hurriedly stepped forward and explained breathlessly.
But one of the women who was looking after the medicine said, "Qin, are you getting senile? Even if you want to deceive people, you shouldn't do it like this. I've seen this girl before. She's clearly a disciple of Taoist Chi Yanzi. How did she become Young Brother's aunt?"
This question stumped Mrs. Qin.
She had only heard a vague understanding of what was said outside the courtyard before, and now she didn't know how to explain it for a while.
At this time, Lingxiang smiled and said, "It's okay, it's okay. Whether you are a master or a disciple, you are here to treat your master, right?"
The words were true, but the woman who asked the question didn't quite trust Lingxiang: She knew Taoist Chi Yanzi's abilities, but if it was his disciple...
At this moment, the governor's wife came out from the inner room and said, "Master, you are ill. Why are you making such a commotion?"
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