Then Geng passed away, but a strange smile remained on her lips, sending chills down the spines of everyone present.
After returning to Luoxue Pavilion, Yin Qingyi kept seeing Geng Shi's eerie smile before her death. This smile made Yin Qingyi restless for several days, and she couldn't even sleep peacefully.
That day, Granny Qi did not go with them and did not know what had happened. When she noticed that Yin Qingyi had been restless and absent-minded these past few days, she immediately asked Qiuju, who had accompanied Yin Qingyi that day.
"Nothing happened that day. There was no conflict between the Fujin and the master. It's just that before Geng Gege died, she kept staring at the Gege, and even had a smile on her face before she breathed her last. I still get chills when I think about Geng Gege's smile." Qiuju said after thinking seriously for a moment. When she mentioned Geng Gege's smile, Qiuju rubbed her arms, a hint of fear on her face. The weather in September shouldn't be cold yet, but Qiuju felt a bit chilly.
Seeing Qiuju's state, Granny Qi's face darkened. She had heard strange tales before, such as never letting a dead person's eyes meet yours, or you'd be haunted by evil spirits. She suspected her mistress was one of them, but she didn't know any of these things. What was she to do?
"You stay here and watch over the master. If the master wakes up later, remember to bring the bird's nest that's simmering in the small kitchen for the master to drink," Granny Naqi said to Qiuju after thinking for a moment.
"Okay." Although Qiuju didn't understand what Granny Qi was going to do, she wasn't a very curious person, so she naturally wouldn't ask any more questions.
Granny Qi didn't really have any other ideas; she just wanted to try, in case that person had a solution, given their impressive medical skills.
When Granny Naqi arrived at the front yard, the gatekeeper let her through without even asking any questions. Granny Naqi walked towards the study, where Su Xiaobao was standing at the door.
"Oh, Granny Naqi, why did you come here in person? Is there something you need?" Su Xiaobao had sharp eyes and saw Granny Naqi as soon as she arrived. She quickly ran over, smiling obsequiously.
"There is something I need your help with. The concubine hasn't been sleeping or eating well lately, and I'm really worried about her," said Granny Naqi, her brows furrowing slightly.
"Oh dear, what exactly happened to that concubine? Please tell me quickly!" Su Xiaobao immediately became anxious upon hearing this and urged Granny Qi to speak quickly.
“I’m not sure either. I was just thinking that the concubine seemed to have been like this after she went to Lady Geng’s courtyard that time. I wonder if she was frightened by the way Lady Geng died? I heard from Qiuju, who went with her, that Lady Geng was staring at the concubine before she died. Her face was dead and her eyes were still open. She was just staring at the concubine like that. So I was thinking, why don’t we go find Physician Li to take a look at the concubine?” Granny Qi’s tone was worried.
"If that's the case, then finding Physician Li probably won't be of any use, right? Perhaps we should find a Taoist priest?" Su Xiaobao said uncertainly.
"I was just thinking that a while ago, the Fujin brought a Taoist priest to Luoxue Pavilion and said that the Consort was an evil spirit. I was afraid that the Consort would feel disgusted if she saw the Taoist priest. Why don't we have Physician Li take a look first? If that doesn't work, then we can ask a Taoist priest to come and take a look." Granny Qi had also thought about finding a Taoist priest to take a look, but the last time the Fujin found a Taoist priest, it caused such a commotion in the mansion that she really didn't want to hear the word "Taoist priest" now.
"Alright then, this servant will make the trip. I just don't know if Physician Li will be home today." Su Xiaobao was also troubled by what happened last time, so he immediately agreed to what Granny Qi said. He didn't want to see the Taoist priest now!
Su Xiaobao is now a regular at the Li residence. This is his third visit, and the doormen have memorized his appearance. Upon seeing him approaching from afar, they hurried inside to find the steward.
So when Su Xiaobao arrived, the butler had already reached the door.
"Is Lord Li here?" Su Xiaobao asked hurriedly when he saw the steward at the door.
"My lord has gone out on business and should be back soon. Is there anything I can help you with?" the steward replied with a smile. Actually, his master had gone to the palace, but he couldn't say that. He was inwardly bitter but outwardly smiling. Didn't he see how furious the man who came looking for his master was when no one informed him of his return? From that day on, his master declared that anyone who made a decision concerning the concubine of the Prince's residence had to go to him immediately! Anyone who dared to act on their own was to be kicked out of the Li residence!
The man who stood guard at the door that day, Lord Fei Heng, had been punished by the master and wasn't fully recovered yet. He didn't want to be the second one; he wasn't as tough and resilient as Lord Fei Heng. He also didn't want to be ridiculed by Lord Liao Chen.
"Then I'll wait here." Su Xiaobao nodded. Since he wasn't in the palace, he would wait and see.
"Sir, my master has gone out and we don't know when he'll be back. How about this, I'll talk to him as soon as he returns? You're just waiting here, and if it takes too long, won't that waste your time?" The steward didn't want Su Xiaobao to wait here at all. If Su Xiaobao was here, wouldn't he have to wait with her too? Otherwise, it would be impolite. But he still had things to do!
"Alright then, you must tell Lord Li when he returns that my concubine is waiting to be saved." Su Xiaobao exaggerated the situation, after all, he didn't know the relationship between Consort Yin and this Imperial Physician Li, and he was afraid that this Imperial Physician Li wouldn't take it seriously.
"Alright, alright, I'll definitely inform my master. I won't see you off." The steward said, turning to enter the mansion without looking back, as if afraid Su Xiaobao would cling to him.
"Wait a minute, I haven't even mentioned my concubine's symptoms yet. It seems she's been targeted by some evil spirit. Tell Lord Li about it, and if possible, ask him to come immediately. My concubine hasn't been able to sleep well for days; this could really be fatal." The steward's actions left Su Xiaobao speechless. Was he really that kind of person? Besides, was this Li residence any more comfortable than their master's Prince's mansion? If it weren't for his concubine needing him right now, who would want to come? But Su Xiaobao still pulled the steward aside and told him about Consort Yin. He had to tell her; if the Imperial Physician Li wasn't capable, he could arrange for a Taoist priest to come sooner.
The steward wasn't there because of that, but because Su Xiaobao said the concubine needed help! Help! How serious was that? He had to tell the master immediately. Upon hearing this? "A dirty thing!" he exclaimed, and nodded repeatedly, finally letting her in.
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