People often say that doctors are like parents to their patients. As long as there is a slight possibility, a doctor with medical ethics would never think of not saving a patient. Mr. Sheng had already been treated by the imperial physician, so now he was just trying his best.
Mrs. He followed Xu Wen to the guest house where the guests were staying. They talked as they walked. She mentioned that Mrs. He wanted to find a wife for her son. Xu Wen was a little surprised: "Isn't Yuan'er just over ten years old? Why is he already getting married?"
Madam He slowed down her pace and said, "It was Madam Tai who said that the Cao family was so good. Although marriages are decided by parents and matchmakers, the opinions of the elders cannot be completely refuted. Besides, I've seen the girl from the Cao family once, and she seems to have a gentle nature. I don't think she will cause any trouble for me in the future."
It seemed that everything was about to be settled, so Xu Wen didn't know what to say. She asked about the Cao family girl's appearance and background. After they finished talking about Yuan Ge'er, they talked about Shu Ge'er, and this continued until Xu Wen saw Madam He off and left the guest house.
The next afternoon, Sheng Huairen arrived, looking tired. Shu'er and the maids had arrived before dinner the previous day. When they went to see Old Master Sheng, he recognized them and even hugged Shu'er before going to sleep.
As soon as Sheng Huairen entered the inner room, he lifted his robe and kowtowed three times. Then he hurried to the bedside and asked with concern, "Madam, how is father?"
Seeing Xu Wen shaking his head, Sheng Huairen stumbled and almost fell, and was supported by Sheng Huaifeng beside him. After Sheng Huairen stabilized himself, he held Sheng Huaifeng's arm and asked, "What's going on? Tell me quickly."
Sheng Huaifeng, who was being held down by his second brother, quickly replied, "Father is in a state of decline. In addition to consulting the imperial physician, we've also consulted several other skilled doctors from Youyang. The He family from Baishitan also came to see him yesterday, and they all said..."
After helplessly letting go of Sheng Huaifeng, Sheng Huairen's mind went blank. He looked around and walked over to Xu Wen and asked, "Madam, are there any good doctors in Jinling City?"
Xu Wen didn't expect Sheng Huairen to come up with this idea. She thought about it carefully and it seemed that there was no better doctor than the He family. Xu Wen shook her head and said, "I don't think so in my memory."
Seeing Sheng Huairen's gloomy face, Xu Wen also felt worried. If there was a miracle doctor, she would definitely find a way to invite him. Old Master Sheng's care for her was somewhat like her father's.
At this time, Qiu Ling, who was standing by, whispered, "Miss, would you like me to go to Jinling? Youyang is not far away, and I can return by boat tomorrow."
Before Xu Wen could say anything, Sheng Huairen ordered, "Go quickly and come back soon, and let Song Gang go with you." Xu Wen thought for a moment, winked, and left the house with Qiu Ling.
When they arrived at the end of the room, Xu Wen instructed: "If you go to Jinling, find a way to return home. Don't send the letter yet, mother..." After saying half of it, Xu Wen said sadly: "If mother drives you away, don't stay in the mansion."
Qiu Ling, tears welling up in her eyelashes, shook her head: "Miss, no, why would the Marquis' wife chase me away? I will act according to the situation."
Qiu Ling was told to bring extra money, and before she could continue, a maid came in to announce that Song Gang was outside, urging them to catch the boat. The two of them stopped talking, and Qiu Ling bowed to Xu Wen and left. Xu Wen stood by the window, watching Qiu Ling's retreating figure, her mind filled with memories of her days at the Marquis of Yongyi's mansion in Jinling.
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