Chapter 46. Is Madam seeking a child?
Doctor Chu received considerable courtesy at the Liu residence.
The banquet was held in a pavilion in the garden. Fine wine and delicacies were served, and four singers were even brought in. They stood or sat under the osmanthus tree, playing instruments and singing softly. They sang very well, but no one at the banquet was paying attention.
The maidservants had been dismissed by Madam Yue early in the morning, so there was no need for anyone to serve them. Madam Yue personally poured wine and served dishes to Doctor Chu, and her attentiveness made Doctor Chu feel bewildered.
Doctor Chu knew exactly what kind of family the Liu family belonged to, and what kind of background Lady Le came from, so she couldn't help but wonder what virtue or ability she possessed that made such a noble person do such a thing for her.
Although young, Doctor Chu was quite experienced, as everyone around him was a doctor, and there was never a shortage of stories in wealthy families. So, Doctor Chu had heard plenty of stories since childhood. However, he had only heard them; he had never actually witnessed them himself. After all, Doctor Chu was still a novice and had not yet had the opportunity to personally witness the grudges and feuds within high-ranking families.
Is this the opportunity that's about to arrive?
Doctor Chu was filled with trepidation. If this person asked her to harm someone, should she comply or not? Harming someone was wrong... Although she did want to use this noblewoman's influence to enter high society, and she did need her help, how could she harm someone for that? She couldn't agree! She absolutely couldn't agree!
Once Doctor Chu made up his mind, his expression became solemn. He frowned, pursed his lips, and turned his head to look at Madam Le.
Unexpectedly, Madam Yue was also looking at her, and her eyebrows were even more tightly knit than Madam Yue's, her eyebrows were truly like mountains, sharp and angular, and her eyes were also somewhat sharp.
Doctor Chu panicked and quickly sat up straight. He glanced at Madam Le's expression and stammered, "What's wrong?"
Madam Yue didn't respond, and her expression remained unchanged as she stared intently at the person, making them feel uneasy. After a long while, she finally gave a weak, indecisive smile. Upon seeing this, Doctor Chu swallowed hard.
"Why was Doctor Chu distracted just now?"
They didn't say anything offensive, and their tone was quite polite. As long as you handle it properly, everything will be fine.
Doctor Chu breathed a sigh of relief and quickly put on a smile, pretending to be cheerful as he said, "The one playing the pipa looks a lot like an old friend of mine. I haven't seen her for many years, and now that I suddenly see someone who looks like her, I can't help but think of some old things, and before I know it, I'm thinking about them deeply... What did you say just now, Madam?"
Madam Yue glanced at Doctor Chu, smiled gently again, and then said in a soft voice, "It's quite a coincidence, it's also a pipa... I said this pipa is good, so I asked Doctor Chu if he thought so too..."
"That's wonderful!" Doctor Chu racked his brains for words to praise him, his exaggeration bordering on flattery.
Madam Yue maintained a gentle smile.
She was seething with hatred. How dare this mere doctor treat her so disrespectfully? He must be tired of living. She always sought revenge and was extremely powerful. She could ruin someone's life with a wave of her hand. This young girl was nothing more than an ant to her.
But this is a doctor...
Maybe it's her.
So she decided to forgive.
So he repeated what he had said before.
"Is Doctor Chu skilled in gynecology?"
Doctor Chu exclaimed in surprise, stunned.
It's no wonder she reacted this way; the conversation shifted too quickly, and the beginning and end were completely unrelated. Plus, she was still in a state of panic... so it's understandable. But Madam Yue refused to be considerate.
She arrogantly interpreted it as mockery.
They all laughed at her.
They laughed at her for not being able to have a son and having to adopt someone else's son; they laughed at her for being delusional, still thinking about having children even now...
She truly hated them, so much.
But if I get what I want, it doesn't matter if I'm laughed at. As long as I get what I want.
She hated her, yet at the same time longed for her to save her from her misery.
"I've heard that Physician Chu Huaizhen is a master of gynecology..."
Only then did Doctor Chu understand.
I see, then you can rest assured.
Doctor Chu knew a little about Madam Le's affairs, and she could roughly guess what Madam Le was about to say.
He exhaled softly and laughed heartily.
"Though I am not talented, I would not dare to disgrace the name of my ancestors. Does Madam wish to have me examine her gynecology?"
When she said these words, she showed no fear whatsoever; she was very confident, as if she had the victory in the bag.
My heart started pounding.
It's true! She can save her! She's saved! Finally...
The dishes were cleared away, and the musicians packed up their things and took their leave, leaving only Madam Yue and Doctor Chu in the vast garden.
We should still rely on observation, listening, questioning, and palpation.
Doctor Chu kept his full, plump lips pressed together, forming a thin line.
She remained silent.
Madam Yue gradually became uneasy, her heart beating even faster than before, so fast that she could hardly breathe, so fast that she felt nauseous.
Frustration, resentment, and exhaustion, weariness.
I'm afraid it's the same as before; she's misplaced her trust.
"Does Madam wish to have a child?"
Madam Yue closed her eyes.
She desperately wanted a son of her own, her longing was almost unbearable. This had nothing to do with financial gain; if she could have a son, if Liu Min could replace all the blood in her body, she would be willing to give up all her money. It was someone else's son; what did it have to do with her? She didn't want someone unrelated to her interfering in her life with the person she loved.
Lady Yue remained silent, so Doctor Chu continued, "Lady Yue's uterus is severely damaged, and it will be difficult for her to have another child."
There was only a slight tightness in my chest, but no further reaction; I just unconsciously burst out laughing.
How can this not be wishful thinking? For so many years, I've been taking medicine by the cartload, but it's been completely useless. This is my fate, and I can't force it.
"My grandfather once wrote a method for raising nests, waiting for me..."
"Alright!" Madam Yue suddenly spoke, interrupting Doctor Chu, and said with a smile, "We'll wait for Doctor Chu." She looked very tired as she spoke.
The Chu official, observing the situation, wisely refrained from saying anything more.
Just then, the wet nurse brought Liu Qi over, saying that the girl had woken up and was crying for her mother. Sure enough, as soon as Liu Qi saw her mother, she pouted and started crying, waving her arms and begging for her mother to hold her.
Upon seeing this, Madam Le quickly took her daughter from the wet nurse, held her in her arms, gently rocked her, and kept coaxing her.
It took a while for Liu Qi to stop crying. Madam Le quickly put her down. After all, she was six years old, tall, and heavy. How could a lady like Madam Le hold her for long? Although Liu Qi left her mother's embrace peacefully, she was unwilling to separate from her mother. Holding her mother's hand, she leaned against her mother quietly and obediently. Only her eyes were restless. Her bright almond-shaped eyes stared at Doctor Chu, darting around.
Madam Le looked at her daughter and smiled unconsciously. Her smile was genuine and full of satisfaction. In truth, it was this daughter who had burdened her and caused her suffering, but she still loved her and loved her without any regrets.
"My daughter is truly a madwoman; I hope you'll forgive her, Doctor Chu."
Doctor Chu quickly said no, "Miss is at the age of innocence and naivety, this is what she should do, it is a blessing."
The innocent and carefree young lady suddenly tugged at her mother's sleeve and stood on tiptoe to reach her mother's ear.
What are you doing?
As Madam Yue asked the question, she lowered her body.
Liu Qi whispered something in her mother's ear, and as soon as she finished speaking, her mother laughed at her: "Why can't you just say you want to see Father? Why make such a fuss?"
Her mother undermined her, which displeased her. She snorted and turned away.
Madam Yue took Liu Qi's hand and said with a smile to Doctor Chu, "As I said before, my daughter is crazy, and I dare not offend her, so I have to take her to find my master. Doctor Chu, I can only apologize for the inconvenience. Please rest assured, Doctor Chu, and take good care of our young lady. If there is anything wrong with the servants, please tell me."
Doctor Chu hurriedly replied that he would not delay and bowed, saying, "I have remembered what you said, Madam. Please continue with your work and do not pay any attention to me."
Lady Yue smiled and nodded, then led Liu Qi to find Liu Shen.
After Madam Yue left, Doctor Chu also stopped in the garden and strolled out. On the way, he casually stopped a maid, identified himself, and asked the maid to take him back to Guangyi Hall.
It was almost 11 PM by now. It was early autumn, and the heat of summer still lingered. The grass drooped from the heat, and all living things seemed listless. The world was quiet.
The side room of Guangyi Hall where Wu Qingyu was located was unusually quiet.
The place was so peaceful and serene that Doctor Chu was reluctant to disturb her, so she just stood at the door. However, she arrived at just the right time, and a maid came to invite Liu Min to the front to greet the guest.
"Master Zhou from the Imperial Academy is a frequent visitor to our residence and is very close to our master. He came to see our master today on business and, knowing that the young master was here, wanted to meet him. So our master sent someone to fetch him."
In this situation, there was no way to avoid it, so Liu Min reluctantly followed.
Upon seeing Doctor Chu, Wu Qingyu stopped kneeling before Guanyin, invited Doctor Chu to sit down, poured him tea, opened the cabinet to get fruit, and earnestly offered him some.
For every task Wu Qingyu performed, Doctor Chu would thank him. After thanking him, he didn't drink the tea, and the fruit was simply piled up in his hands.
"No rush, let me take a look at her first."
This "she" is naturally benevolent.
"Judging from the pulse, it's much better."
"Really? That's wonderful!"
But that wasn't what Wu Qingyu said.
Doctor Chu and Wu Qingyu both looked over and saw a young girl, dressed as a maid, leaning against the door with a beaming smile.
Neither Doctor Chu nor Wu Qingyu recognized the man, so neither of them spoke rashly.
The newcomer noticed this and smiled at Wu Qingyu, saying, "Mother, don't you remember me? I'm Lü Yang, who serves in the young master's room. We've met before."
As soon as she mentioned it, Wu Qingyu remembered. Yes, that's right, she had met her before. She quickly invited her in, "Why did you come here, young lady? Is there something you need?"
Green Willow glanced at the bed and said, "I've come to see her."
She had wanted to come for a long time, but she was too busy with work to leave. Now that she had some free time, she came over without stopping.
Green Willow looked at Shan Lai, then sat down and started talking with Wu Qingyu, and of course, Doctor Chu as well.
This was the first time Green Willow had ever met a female doctor, and she was incredibly impressed. She showered Doctor Chu with flattery and asked if he could examine her to see what was wrong with her, as she suffered excruciating pain every time she had her period. Doctor Chu was more than happy to oblige and asked her to extend her hand so she could feel her pulse.
After a few words, Green Willow's admiration for Doctor Chu reached a new level.
Doctor Chu prescribed medicine for Lv Yang, saying, "Take these medicines first, and I'll come back to see you again in a while. Trust me, you'll definitely get better."
Holding the prescription, Lv Yang was filled with emotion. "This world really needs people like you, Doctor Chu. I've had this ailment for years and have never seen a doctor before... I just can't bring myself to say these things to a man! I'd rather suffer in silence. Luckily, I met you today! Why did you decide to become a doctor?"
Green Willow was a talkative person by nature, and with boundless respect for Doctor Chu, she talked even more, constantly asking him questions.
Doctor Chu was a good man with a good temper. He answered all her questions patiently. Green Willow and Wu Qingyu learned that Doctor Chu's real name was Chu Qingdai, a name given to her by her grandfather. When she was born, her grandfather was prescribing medicine for someone. Her father told him the good news and asked him to name her. Her grandfather looked down and saw the prescription he had just written, so Qingdai became her name. Chu Qingdai had a difficult life; both her parents died when she was four, and she had to live with her grandfather. Her grandfather treated her well, but he treated her cousins even better. In his eyes, granddaughters couldn't compare to grandsons. He personally taught his grandsons medicine, but sent his granddaughter to learn embroidery from an old woman. Chu Qingdai was unconvinced. She threw down her embroidery needle and vowed to surpass all her cousins and make her grandfather see her. But that day would never come. When Chu Qingdai was six years old, her grandfather fell asleep and never woke up again. Her uncles were unfilial sons, all pleasure-seeking people, and her cousins were the same—all good-for-nothings. So, with her grandfather gone, the once happy family fell apart in an instant. They fought over the house, fought over the prescriptions, and even fought fiercely at the funeral. The old house was sold, and the family clinic changed hands. The most pitiful one was Chu Qingdai. When the family divided the property, she was entitled to her father's share, but she received nothing. They gave her nothing and ignored her. It was only because her father's friends couldn't bear to see her suffer that they adopted her, giving her a place to shelter from the wind and rain. Her adoptive parents also wanted her to learn embroidery, but she refused. She wanted to be a doctor, no matter how difficult it was; she wanted to prove herself.
Chu Qingdai spoke with great emotion, and the others listened intently, their hearts and souls captivated. Therefore, when Shan Lai slapped the bed board repeatedly, no one paid any attention to her.
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