Although the entire Xue family went to apologize to Wu Xuancao, she did not come to see the doctor immediately. Instead, she delayed for half a month, saying that she had to wait for the doctor in her pharmacy to return from the mountains after collecting herbs before she could come together. The doctor was Zheng Zhe, a genius doctor of the State of Wu. He lost his position as imperial physician because he could not cure the King of Wu's illness. Later, he was persecuted by his colleagues, so he fled to the State of Qin.
Mrs. Xue was originally very dissatisfied with Wu Xuancao's procrastination, but when she heard Zheng Zhe's name, she forgot all her complaints in an instant, and instead thanked God and looked forward to it.
Xue Boyong has always had a bad impression of Wu Xuancao. When Xue Jiming's two-timing affair came to light, Wu Xuancao not only did not back down, but instead made it known that Xue Jiming could only choose between her and Lin Dan, and she would never be a concubine until her death. However, Xue Jiming and Lin Dan were already engaged, so what qualifications did she have to come between them? If she was really well-educated and sensible, she should have left on her own initiative.
Now, whether she comes or not, Xue Boyong doesn't care at all.
His grandmother, mother, younger brother, and Lin Dan all ran to Xuancao Hall and knelt and kowtowed, just to invite a famous doctor for him. This thought was so heavy that he could not refuse. If he could choose for himself, he hoped that Wu Xuancao would never set foot in the Xue family again.
Half a month passed by unknowingly. On this day, Lin Dan came with a lunch box as usual to have breakfast with his elder brother. Seeing Li Zhong squatting down and preparing to carry his eldest brother off the bed, she hurried over and said, "Let me do it, you set the table."
"Okay, Miss Lin." Li Zhong didn't act pretentiously and agreed quickly. Miss Lin is much stronger than an ordinary man, and everyone in Xiaofeng Pavilion knows this. The eldest son was often carried up and down by her, and it had become a strange sight in the pavilion.
Xue Boyong frowned but said nothing. When Lin Dan approached, he suddenly grabbed her wrist and captured her. Lin Dan subconsciously turned her wrist and just broke free from his grip, but was caught by him again the next moment. The two men started an offensive and defensive battle in this small space. One wanted to get closer, the other didn't let him get closer. One could move flexibly, and the other had paralyzed legs. However, the person who was able to move freely gradually lost the battle and was pinned down on the mattress by the person who was unable to move, with his hands tied behind his back.
Lin Dan was so tired that she couldn't even breathe. She said in a muffled voice, "Brother, you win! Is it okay if I don't hug you?"
Xue Boyong then let go of her hand, supported himself with his arms, and moved neatly to the chair beside the bed. Thanks to Lin Dan's meticulous care, his body had already recovered to its prime. Except for his legs which could not move, every other part of his body was very strong and powerful. And because of the deliberate practice these days, the strength of his arms was even stronger than before.
He had been planning for a long time to teach Lin Dan a lesson. Seeing Lin Dan sweating all over and with messy hair, he couldn't help but chuckle, feeling happier than ever before.
Lin Dan was still somewhat unwilling, but when she saw her elder brother's handsome smile, she became happy.
"Brother, I knew you were the best!" She sat down at the table, handed the prepared food to Xue Boyong, and said, "Brother, eat more so you can get better faster."
"You eat too." Xue Boyong picked up some dishes for her for the first time.
"Okay." Lin Dan stared at his full bowl with mixed feelings. The more she got along with Xue Boyong, the more she understood him. He is both civil and military, resolute and strong, responsible and capable, and has a clear sense of right and wrong. Although he appears cold and hard on the surface and seems very difficult to approach, once you really get to know him, you will find that he is a very protective person.
In the Xue family, Lin Dan was hated by everyone, but in Xiaofeng Pavilion, she was taken under the wing of Xue Boyong and protected without leaving a trace. He should have been the one who hated her the most, but he chose to forgive her in the end...
Thinking of this, Lin Dan's eyes felt a little sore, and the food in his mouth didn't seem so delicious anymore.
Xue Boyong knocked on the dishes and scolded, "What are you thinking about? Eat your meal!"
"Okay." In order to hide his sadness, Lin Dan quickly ate two mouthfuls of rice, and then secretly vowed to learn medical skills as soon as possible and cure his elder brother's leg. After dinner, she asked her eldest brother as usual what he wanted to eat for lunch, wrote down the menu and posted it on the window, and then began to study seriously.
An hour later, a group of people hurried into Xiaofeng Pavilion. Leading the way was the old lady, followed by a beautiful, tall and unique-looking girl. Accompanying her was an old man with gray hair and flowing beard, who looked like an immortal. Mrs. Xue and Xue Jiming followed the two closely, frequently saying compliments.
Lin Dan recognized Wu Xuancao through the window at a glance. The old man walking next to her should be Zheng Zhe, the miraculous doctor of the Wu Kingdom. After waiting for more than half a month, they finally arrived. She immediately pushed the door open and said hello to a few people.
The old lady nodded slightly and went into her eldest grandson's room, but Wu Xuancao didn't even look at her, as if she was very disdainful. However, Doctor Zheng kept his gaze on the medical book in her hand for a long time before following her in.
"Boyong, this is Doctor Wu and Doctor Zheng, they are here to see you." The old lady said cautiously, "Come, sit by the window and let them take a good look at you."
Immediately, two guards carried the eldest son to a chair by the window so that they could examine him more conveniently.
Wu Xuancaoyuan thought she would see a man who looked depressed and hopeless, but she didn't expect Xue Boyong's condition to be ten thousand times better than she imagined. He had a ruddy complexion, clear eyes, and a strong body. If an uninformed person saw him, they would never notice that his legs were diseased and he could not walk. He was very well taken care of by the Xue family. In her era, it was rare to see a disabled person being taken care of so well.
Meeting Xue Boyong's cold and scrutinizing gaze, Wu Xuancao immediately lowered her head and took a deep breath. She had also been to the border and knew what kind of image this man had in the minds of the barbarians. He killed people like crazy and with ruthless means. He once killed hundreds of thousands of prisoners. His heart was already completely black. Even if he becomes a cripple, it is difficult to eliminate the evil spirit in his body.
I heard that Lin Dan has been taking care of him since he was injured. I wonder how such a timid person like Lin Dan can get along with him. Doesn’t she feel scared? Thinking of this, Wu Xuancao stretched out her hand and said, "Master, please help him first."
Zheng Zhe immediately said modestly: "I dare not respond to your call of Master. It was I who took the initiative to follow you to learn the art of surgery, so I should call you Master."
The old lady and Mrs. Xue were originally skeptical about the rumors outside. After all, Wu Xuancao was too young and seemed a little unreliable. But after hearing Zheng Zhe's words, their expressions suddenly became cautious. The fact that Zheng Zhe, who is known as a miracle doctor, can call Wu Xuancao "Master" shows that Wu Xuancao is not just a name.
Wu Xuancao smiled and said, "As the saying goes, 'There is no order of learning; the one who is more accomplished is the teacher.' You learned before me, and your medical skills are more sophisticated than mine. How can you not be worthy of the title of Master? It is my honor to have you discuss surgical techniques with me."
After hearing this, Zheng Zhe laughed out loud and pointed at Wu Xuancao with his finger, as if he was very happy.
Wu Xuancao said again: "Master, please go first. I will take a look at him after you have taken a look."
Xue Boyong, who was treated with courtesy by the two, felt like a commodity to be picked at will, and felt extremely uncomfortable.
Seeing that his elder brother frowned, as if he was unhappy, Lin Dan immediately urged, "Are you here to see a doctor, or to flatter each other?"
Before Zheng Zhe and Wu Xuancao could say anything, the old lady scolded, "Dan'er, don't be rude to the two doctors!" After she finished speaking, she bowed and said, "Two doctors, Dan'er has been spoiled by me, and his temper is a bit arrogant. I hope you can forgive him. My eldest grandson's illness..."
In fact, the old lady was also a little anxious, but she didn't dare to offend these two people easily.
Zheng Zhe and Wu Xuancao showed embarrassed expressions and hurriedly gathered around to observe, smell, and ask questions.
Xue Boyong put his fist to his lips and coughed softly, but there was actually a hint of smile in his eyes. Seeing others being speechless after being scolded by Lin Dan, he actually found it very interesting.
Zheng Zhe carefully felt the pulse, and checked Xue Boyong's eyes, tongue coating, legs, etc., and finally shook his head helplessly: "Young Master's tongue is pale red and tender, with white coating, thin and weak pulse, stagnant qi and blood, and blocked meridians. It should be the spinal cord that is injured. Spinal cord injuries cannot be cured by human power, and I don't have any good prescriptions." He shook his head and pondered: "I will think about it after I go back. Prescribing medicine casually may aggravate Young Master's condition. You must be very careful."
The old lady looked at Wu Xuancao with a pale face.
Wu Xuancao did not take his pulse, but just glanced at him casually and shook her head, saying, "My diagnosis is the same as Doctor Zheng's. It is difficult to cure. The reason why General Xue's legs lost sensation may not be due to spinal cord injury. It may also be due to nerve damage or even head damage. It is just difficult to distinguish with the naked eye. If we want to cure his legs, we must first find out the cause of the disease. However, with existing medical technology, it is almost impossible to find out the cause of his disease."
"You mean, Boyong's leg is incurable?" The old lady said, suppressing her fear.
Wu Xuancao was a straightforward person, and nodded immediately: "That's right, I can't cure it."
The old lady looked at Zheng Zhe, who also shook his head with a helpless expression.
The old lady swayed and seemed about to faint, but Madam Xue, who was standing behind her, collapsed first, scaring everyone. They hurriedly carried her to the next room, but Lin Dan walked past the noisy crowd, approached Xue Boyong, and held his hand tightly. She felt that the person who needed comfort the most right now was not the old lady and Mrs. Xue, but her eldest brother.
Xue Boyong was not particularly disappointed, but he was not sad about it either. He subconsciously clenched the small hand in his palm, and a barely perceptible tenderness flashed across his deep eyes.
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