Jiang Segu, who had just entered the house, was unaware that Luo Xiaohua had received special favor from her horse and was diligently serving zongzi to Aunt Lan.
"I've been busy with many things lately, which is why I haven't been able to visit you, Aunt. Please forgive me! This is a zongzi I bought especially for you today. Please try it."
Aunt Lan glanced at the zongzi, then subconsciously placed her hand on her lower abdomen, declining, "I haven't been feeling well these past two days, so it's not advisable for me to eat anything difficult to digest."
Although Jiang Segu had anticipated that Aunt Lan wouldn't accept her so quickly, the fact that she even refused the zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) she brought was truly heartbreaking.
At this moment, the old army doctor returned.
Upon seeing the carriage in the courtyard, he knew that Jiang Segu had arrived.
Remembering Gu Songhan's previous instructions and wanting to know the reason, the old military doctor rushed into the house.
Jiang Segu brought in the old military doctor, wondering who this person was.
Qiaolian reminded her from the side, "Miss, back at Zhenbaozhai, Young Master Gu invited this old gentleman to take your pulse!"
Jiang Segu quickly stood up and curtsied, "Greetings, sir!"
"Miss Jiang, there's no need to be so polite! Please sit down, let me take your pulse!"
Jiang Segu was taken aback. What kind of etiquette was this?
Do you have to take someone's pulse every time you meet them?
Despite thinking this way, my hand obediently reached out.
She remembered that at the Treasure Shop, the old gentleman took her pulse for a long time.
Afterwards, she actually considered asking the old man to examine her pulse again, but she didn't want others to know about her poisoning for the time being.
Now... Jiang Segu had a slight smile on his lips.
The old military doctor squinted, pretending not to see.
Upon taking the pulse, the old military doctor immediately frowned.
The pulse was completely different from the last time; it was neither floating nor sinking, but gentle and strong, clearly a healthy pulse.
"Your health is truly enviable, young lady!" With that, she withdrew her hand, took out some hawthorn cakes she had just bought from her medicine box, and handed them to Aunt Lan. "I told you to eat less zongzi. If you want some later, I'm afraid that boy won't bring them to you, but you wouldn't listen! You got indigestion and then insisted on eating them. Now you're the one suffering!"
Jiang Segu subconsciously glanced at the zongzi, then at Aunt Lan, and then thought of the fact that Gu Songhan had only given her one zongzi last night. Instantly, she felt a little upset and completely forgot to ask the old military doctor why it took so long to take her pulse last time, but only a few breaths this time.
Aunt Lan's face stiffened slightly. She glared at the old military doctor before explaining to Jiang Segu in a serious tone, "I was a little greedy yesterday, please forgive me, young lady!"
"Since Aunt is not feeling well, I'll take my leave now. I'll come to see you again tomorrow!"
Having said that, he took Qiaolian and left...
***
The midday sun was even more scorching and oppressive.
When they arrived at the Marquis's residence, Luo Xiaohua was almost dried out by the sun!
Upon returning to the courtyard, she ordered Qiaolian to find Doctor Zhang to examine Luo Xiaohua, and also ordered someone to stew nourishing medicine. She even took out her own clothes for Luo Xiaohua to change into.
After Dr. Zhang examined the patient, he said there was nothing wrong and left a prescription.
Qiaolian, as Jiang Segu's head maid, actually personally prepared and fed him medicine, and took care of him closely.
This whole affair made everyone in the courtyard curious. Who was this girl, covered in blood and horse manure, that she could make their young lady care so much?
Meanwhile, Jiang Segu, who was stirring up trouble, was dividing the rice dumplings he had bought into more than a dozen portions with Qiaohe and Mama Hou. He then had Qiaohe lead people to deliver them to various courtyards, and the rest were given as rewards to the servants in the courtyards.
After giving these instructions, Jiang Segu sat on the couch in a daze.
Madam Hou glanced at the time and stepped forward, saying, "Miss, it's time for lunch!"
"I'm not hungry, you can go down first! I'm tired and want to rest first."
Jiang Segu rested his chin on his left hand, while his right fingers tapped absently on the tatami table.
It turns out that not only were there troublemakers in her yard, but there were also scheming individuals hiding in her grandmother's yard!
When she went out today, she didn't reveal anything while she was in her own yard.
But Luo Xiaohua actually managed to trap her right in the act; she simply wouldn't believe it if no one had tipped her off!
Jiang Segu carefully considered who was in Old Madam Jiang's room when he spoke out.
Grandmother, Aunt Zhou, Qiuxia, Qiuling, Qiaolian...
Qiaolian and her grandmother are definitely not suspects.
Zhou's mother... has served her grandmother since she was a child, so she has no need to help Luo Xiaohua.
That leaves Qiuxia and Qiuling...
I wonder what benefits Luo Xiaohua offered that could win over the head maidservant by my grandmother's side.
But there's one thing Jiang Segu is certain of.
Luo Xiaohua is a very cautious person; she won't fully honor her promises until things are done. That person helped Luo Xiaohua enter the Marquis's mansion, but didn't receive any immediate benefits, so he probably won't remain inactive.
And she waited patiently for that person to walk right into her trap!
As for her courtyard, Qiaolian should keep a close eye on it...
***
After enduring head injuries, sun exposure, and blows from horse manure, Luo Xiaohua slept soundly for an entire afternoon, only waking up leisurely when the moon rose above the treetops.
Before I could even see where I was, the stench was so overwhelming that I vomited repeatedly and almost fainted again.
Hearing the noise, Qiaolian, who was standing by the window, said slowly, "You're awake? You have a head injury. The doctor said you hit it hard and there's a blood clot in your brain. If it doesn't go away on its own in the next few days, I'm afraid you'll be in serious trouble in the future!"
Because your brain is injured, you can't be moved easily for the time being, which is why I haven't been able to help you with your grooming. Please bear with it for a few days.”
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