Qi Jingxuan was extremely anxious when he heard that Ruan Yumu had been beaten. Damn it, that was his own body! What an undeserved disaster!
"Xu Yunchuan, summon the best military doctor in the army. Make sure no scars are left. I heard from the messenger that he was given dozens of lashes!"
"General, please invite a few more, Miss Ziling is also injured!" Xu Yunchuan was so concerned that he pleaded for a servant.
Qi Jingxuan frowned. "Zi Ling, how could you be so foolish? I remember when I was punished to kneel, it was Zi Ling who held an umbrella for me in the rain." "Alright, take the best medicine. Come back to the manor with me to see."
Upon arriving at Yunxiang Tower, they saw the master and servant lying unconscious and motionless on the bed. "Medical officer, check on them quickly. If the wound gets infected, it could cause a fever, which would be terrible." Of course, it was her own body lying in front of her. She couldn't afford to hurt herself. It seemed she still had to support her.
"General, there's no fever. Fortunately, it was discovered in time. I'll prescribe two doses of medicine, one for topical application and the other to be decocted and taken orally. You should be able to get out of bed in a few days." The military doctor quickly took the pulse and began writing the prescription with a brush.
"Xu Yunchuan, go and fetch the medicine, and then go to my room and call two maids to come and serve me." After giving the instructions, Qi Jingxuan sat down in front of their beds.
"General, we're here."
"Take off their clothes, wipe their wounds with a towel first, and then watch over them while the medicine is applied. Feed them as needed. You all know how to take care of people, right? They don't need to go back to my place for now. We'll talk about it when they can get out of bed. I'll find two more maids for them. What are you waiting for? Get to work."
"General, the concubine is fine, but Miss Ziling is also here. Perhaps you should leave her alone."
"Oh, oh, oh. I forgot. I'll go out right away." Qi Jingxuan completely forgot that he was no longer Ruan Yumu, and that he was also distant from Zi Ling.
Qi Jingxuan and Xu Yunchuan stayed at Yunxiang Tower all night until they saw that Ruan Yumu was showing signs of waking up before they left.
"Why didn't the general tell the concubine that you care about her so much?"
"There's no need."
early morning
"Madam, the old woman from the Liu family has arrived, and the General guarded Ruan Yumu all night last night."
"What?"
"Madam, please be careful, we have a guest."
"We'll discuss this later."
The Liu family was overjoyed upon receiving the invitation from the Qi family. To avoid any unforeseen complications, they even arrived that very day with the betrothal gifts. Indeed, Qi Jingxuan was now a rising star in the capital, and the princess was about to marry into the family. What an honor it was for a merchant's daughter to share a husband with the princess!
"Madam, Miss Liu has arrived at the post station. What are your plans?"
"Oh? So fast? When did you arrive?"
"They sent someone over first thing this morning, just last night. What do you suggest we do?"
"The day after tomorrow is Xuan'er's wedding, and the manor is extremely busy. So, I will personally go and bring her into the house. If Xuan'er takes a concubine immediately after getting married, it will make our Qi family look bad. We can announce to the outside world that the two families have a marriage agreement, but since Xuan'er has returned recently, Miss Liu has just entered the house. This way, it will not be undignified."
"It's the old lady who is so thoughtful. I'll go and prepare a carriage for you right away."
In contrast, Lü Ling had become a concubine, and two new women, Feng Tongfang and Jiang Tongfang, had arrived. Both of them were women with clean backgrounds.
Upon arriving at the inn, the old lady spoke first, "I've often heard your sister mention that her younger sister, Liu Ruhua, is clever, affectionate, and has an outstanding figure. Seeing her today, I can confirm that she is indeed extraordinary. Ruhua, our Qi family is a general's mansion, so I hope you understand. Xuan'er will be getting married the day after tomorrow, and now only this old woman has come to welcome you. Perhaps this is to tell you not to mind, but I have already ordered people to clean your Dingren Residence. Everything inside is brand new, and you will not be treated poorly."
"Thank you very much, Madam. Your presence is a great honor for the Liu family. I will pack my bags now and return with you."
"Ruhua, would you like to ride with me?"
"Thank you very much, Madam." Ruhua was very grateful and quickly got into the carriage. The old lady chatted with her about everyday things all the way, and they seemed very close.
And so the old lady went and brought Consort Liu to the Qi residence.
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