After taking Madam Xue's pulse and confirming that she was just too sad and was not seriously injured, Zheng Zhe and Wu Xuancao walked back to say goodbye to the eldest master. Since they did not say anything definite, the old lady and Mrs. Xue did not dare to offend them and ordered someone to bring a ten-liang gold ingot as a reward.
Zheng Zhe bowed and said, "After I return, I will study the pulse case of the eldest master with Doctor Wu to see if we can find a treatment method."
"Okay, okay. Thank you both for your help." The old lady could only try to be careful.
After Zheng Zhe finished speaking, he looked at the desk and pretended to be surprised and asked, "Whose copy of Lin's Medical Canon is this?"
"It's mine." Lin Dan came in a hurry and completely forgot that he was holding a book in his hand. After coming in, he put it on his brother's desk. Seeing that Zheng Zhe seemed to want to pick up the book and read it, she immediately walked over and put it away.
Zheng Zhe sneered and cupped his hands, seeming not to care, but Wu Xuancao's breathing became heavier and her face flushed, as if she was a little unbearable. When she saw the book, she suddenly felt an extremely strong desire to snatch it away. It was as if it was supposed to belong to her and would help her gain a firm foothold in this world and reach a higher level.
You have to get it! must! Similar calls surged back and forth in her heart, almost making her lose her composure on the spot. She gritted her teeth and finally couldn't help but ask: "Lin Dan, can you lend me your book?"
Lin Dan shook his head decisively: "No."
The old lady quickly scolded: "Dan'er, what's the harm if you show the book to Doctor Wu? Why are you so stingy?"
Xue Boyong sneered, "When you came, you asked my family to kowtow three times and nine times, and when you left, you asked Lin Dan to present the family heirloom. Doctor Wu, what a grand show! If you were really a miracle doctor who could bring the dead back to life, I wouldn't say anything to you. But you are clearly a name for nothing, so why are you so arrogant? Not to mention that you can't cure my disease, even if you can, I wouldn't care. Doctor Wu, please go back to where you came from, and don't come to my house again in the future!"
The old lady opened her mouth, but couldn't bear to scold her grandson, so she could only go and apologize to Wu Xuancao.
Wu Xuancao originally wanted to tell the Xue family some methods on how to maintain their legs, but when she saw Xue Boyong's contemptuous look, she became very angry and just walked away. Xue Jiming bowed to his elder brother and apologized. He then glared at Lin Dan fiercely and chased after her.
Xue Boyong stared at his brother's miserable figure and shook his head, "I thought he would improve after I gave him a lesson last time, but now I see that he is a useless piece of mud. He only has that woman in his eyes and heart, and he can't tell right from wrong. Grandmother, please don't worry about my illness. I am lucky that I can be cured. If I can't be cured, it is God's arrangement. I will accept my fate."
The old lady held her eldest grandson's hand, tears streaming down her face, and she kept murmuring the word "sin". At this point, who can she blame? Xue Jiming and Lin Dan were both raised by her personally, and her bad tempers were caused by them. Now the evil consequences are coming upon her innocent grandson, who has forgiven her. What else can she do?
Mrs. Xue, who was in better condition, was supported by two maids and walked into the room. She hugged her son and cried bitterly. From hope to disappointment, this huge psychological gap is too torturous.
Lin Dan looked at them calmly and warned them, "If you want to cry, go back and cry. Don't cry in front of Big Brother. Big Brother is the one who needs comfort the most. How can you let him comfort you in return? His mood has finally brightened up. Don't do this."
The maids standing by glared at her, as if they wanted to peel off her skin, but the old lady and Madam Xue hurriedly wiped their tears and said repeatedly, "Yes, yes, we won't cry anymore! Boyong's illness can be cured. Wu Xuancao is only eighteen years old this year. What does she know? We can find another doctor to treat Boyong. Boyong, don't let your imagination run wild. We're leaving now. You should have a good rest."
Xue Boyong looked at Lin Dan helplessly, then nodded and said, "Grandma, mother, you should also have a good rest, and don't worry about my illness. If I gain something, it's my luck, and if I lose something, it's my life, so just treat it with a normal mind."
"Okay, okay, we'll let nature take its course." The old lady and Mrs. Xue left reluctantly while wiping their tears.
Lin Dan walked back to the study, took out the book "Record of Strange Diseases", turned to page 166, and handed it to Xue Boyong, saying, "Brother, look, my ancestor cured your disease before. When I learn medical skills, I can cure you too, so don't accept your fate!"
Xue Boyong took the book and read it carefully, his eyebrows raised higher and higher. He never expected that Lin Dan's ancestor was Lin Chaoxian. No wonder Zheng Zhe's eyes flickered when he saw the word "Lin"; no wonder Wu Xuancao shamelessly wanted to borrow Lin Dan's book to read. You know, Lin Chaoxian was revered as a medical immortal by people in later generations. He could revive the dead and his medical skills were extraordinary. It’s a pity that the Lin family became weaker and weaker with each generation, and eventually they disappeared completely.
"Your father hid it really well." Xue Boyong sighed.
"It's not that my father is hiding his knowledge very well, it's that he hasn't even learned the basics of his ancestors, so naturally he doesn't dare to call himself the descendant of the medical immortal." Lin Dan said seriously.
Xue Boyong coughed and said with a smile: "You are always arguing with me, my grandmother, my mother, Wu Xuancao and Zheng Zhe, but you even don't let your own father go. Lin Dan, you will die if you don't argue with others, right?"
Lin Dan opened his eyes wide and shook his head slowly: "Brother, I never argue with people, I just tell the truth."
Xue Boyong couldn't hold it in any longer, and laughed quietly while covering his face. After he finished laughing, he returned the medical book and earnestly reminded him: "You must keep these inherited items well, and don't let others steal them."
"I know, brother. I usually hide them in the secret compartment of that mahogany box." Lin Dan said frankly.
Xue Boyong wanted to laugh again, but he held it back in the end. His tone sounded very happy: "Then go back and find another place quickly. Don't even tell me."
"Okay, I'll listen to you, big brother." Lin Dan squatted down and looked at him with a serious expression: "Big brother, I have learned all the medical theories and pharmacology, and have started to learn acupuncture and massage. But if I just work behind closed doors, my medical skills will definitely not improve. I have to see more patients. When you are fully recovered, I will go to the countryside to treat the people for free, and go up the mountain to collect herbs. If I can't come back in time to cook for you, you must eat obediently, and don't throw a tantrum like last time. Drinking too much ginseng soup is not good for your body."
Xue Boyong's happy expression instantly faded, and he frowned and said, "Who are you saying is throwing a tantrum?"
"I was the one throwing a tantrum. Big brother is the strongest." Lin Dan readily changed his words.
Xue Boyong looked up at the sky, trying his best to suppress the desire to strangle the girl. After hearing what she said, even he felt that he was being unreasonable. Could it be that this girl was here to bring him down?
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Upon learning that Wu Xuancao was unable to cure her brother's legs, Lin Dan felt more stressed and studied harder. She spent her days either reciting medical books or giving acupuncture with a puppet. If anyone in Xiaofeng Pavilion felt a little unwell, she would immediately take their pulse and prescribe some medicine.
A few days ago, Fangfei caught a cold and had a cough, so she prescribed some medicine for her and told her to take it every day. She would also ask about her condition from time to time.
That day, Fangfei brought the kettle of boiling water into the bedroom, preparing to mix water for the eldest master to wash his face. Lin Dan heard her suppressed cough and couldn't help asking, "Fang Fei, are you still not well? Is the medicine I prescribed for you ineffective?"
After staying in Xiaofeng Pavilion for a long time, Fangfei finally understood the situation. No matter who the eldest master's leg was broken for, he was really good to Lin Dan. Although he was usually cold and stern and rarely smiled, he would never forgive anyone who bullied Lin Dan. Not to mention that the servants and guards in the yard changed their attitude towards Lin Dan under his admonition, even the second young master did not dare to speak loudly in front of Lin Dan.
Therefore, Fang Fei tried her best to put on a smile and said respectfully, "Miss Lin, your medicine is very effective. My illness has been cured. I just coughed more severely in the morning, but it stopped by noon."
"Really? Then let me take your pulse again and see if you want to change the medicine." Lin Dan stretched out his hand to take your pulse.
Fangfei didn't dare to resist and could only let her do whatever she wanted.
Xue Boyong didn't look at Fang Fei the whole time, but just glanced at Lin Dan frequently with a smile in his eyes. This girl has gone crazy. Any living creature that passes by her will be pulled over by her to check its pulse. Even the big black dogs she raised cannot escape.
"What did you see?" he asked softly.
"The condition has not improved but has gotten worse. What's going on?" Lin Dan pondered as he wrote down a new prescription and asked Fang Fei to get the medicine.
Seeing that she did not ask any further questions, Fang Fei breathed a sigh of relief and quickly left with the prescription. After a while, the sun came out, and Lin Dan carried his elder brother to the rocking chair outside to bask in the sun, and covered his legs with a quilt.
Xue Boyong said helplessly: "I've told you so many times not to hug me at every turn. You need to get my consent. If outsiders see us like this, how can you get married?"
"Okay, big brother. I understand." Lin Dan agreed verbally, but refused to change his behavior. It is her responsibility to take good care of Xue Boyong, why should she care about other people's business? She doesn't want to get married. She doesn't have to set up a family or carry on the family line. She has no worries at all.
Xue Boyong wiped his face and clearly wanted to sigh, but somehow he chuckled instead.
Just at this moment, his two big black dogs ran over excitedly, put down what they were holding in their mouths, and a closer look revealed that it was an oil paper bag covered in mud. The two big black dogs barked at their owner as if they were presenting treasures, then used their paws to tear open the oil paper, revealing the Chinese herbal medicine inside.
Lin Dan squatted down and rummaged through the medicine for a while, frowning and saying, "This is the medicine I prescribed for Fangfei last time. Didn't she take it?"
Xue Boyong stared at the package of medicine that was obviously dug out of the soil with a grim expression.
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