Chapter 283 Digging a Hole
Madam Wen has always been open-minded and has long since taken a detached view of life and death.
She was very weak, but managed to speak with difficulty to comfort everyone, "This day was bound to come sooner or later, so don't look so sad. Yanqing, your mother appeared to me in a dream. It seems she's not doing well down there... Is there any way to help her?"
Pei Siyan felt as if a stone was stuck in his throat, and his eyes dimmed.
Emperor Muzong forbade a grand burial for his mother, so he secretly had a cenotaph made without a tombstone, which made him feel ashamed of his mother.
"Grandmother, don't worry, I have a plan for this and will arrange it properly. The most important thing for you now is to get well."
Madam Wen's cloudy eyes swept over everyone, and seeing Wen Jingchu's face covered in tears, her cheeks swollen and red, she couldn't help but ask in surprise, "What... happened to you?"
Overwhelmed with emotion, Wen Jingchu pushed through the crowd, knelt before the sickbed, and wept bitterly, "Mother, I was wrong, I was really wrong... Your daughter has made a terrible mistake, Mother, you won't blame me, will you?"
She was terrified; the Crown Prince's demeanor just now made it seem as if he wanted her to pay with her life!
She now clings to her mother as her only straw to avoid punishment.
Madam Wen's ears were ringing. After all, she was recovering from a serious illness and lacked energy. How could she withstand her wailing and howling?
Qin Mama was afraid that the old lady would not be able to bear it, so she did not tell her the truth. The old lady thought that she was just old and suddenly fell ill. She kept making eye contact, but Wen Jingchu was too busy crying to notice.
She hurriedly went to help Wen Jingchu up, "Grandma, stop making a fuss, the old lady doesn't know anything about this yet."
Duke Wen glared at her fiercely, his tone full of hostility. "Mother has just woken up and is not in good spirits. Are you still going to come here crying and bothering her with your family's troubles? Why don't you shut up?"
Even though every word he said was accusing her, wasn't he also covering for her?
Wen Jingchu finally understood, her face filled with shame, and could only stand aside and sob softly, "Yes, it's all my fault, can't I just shut up?"
The faces of the people present were not good, and they had different thoughts.
Wen Jingchu made such a big mistake, can she really make up for it by shedding a few cheap tears?
Her act of feigning filial piety is so pretentious and disgusting!
Even if the Crown Prince wanted to execute her by slow slicing, he now had to consider the safety of the old lady. As long as the old lady was alive, she would have a talisman. She couldn't let the old lady die young again, could she?
The atmosphere suddenly turned tense.
Just then, Sun Siqi and Dou Wenyi walked in one after the other. When everyone saw Little Fairy Doctor come in, they all looked at her with gratitude.
Pei Siyan exchanged a glance with her, then quickly looked away.
Dou Wenyi deliberately adopted a masculine voice and said in a deep voice, "Madam Wen needs to rest quietly and should not make noise. Everyone should disperse for now and come to visit her when she is feeling better."
The rest of the Wen family had no choice but to leave, except for Wen Jingchu, who clung tightly to Old Madam Wen's hand, unwilling to leave at all.
"Lord Wen, please allow me a moment to speak."
"Please come, Little Fairy Doctor."
Duke Wen moved to the side hall, bowed deeply, and thanked him with a smile: "My mother was able to turn the tide thanks to the Little Fairy Doctor's miraculous healing skills. I will remember this kindness. I hope you will continue to take care of her and help with her recovery. If you ever need my help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask."
Dou Wenyi bowed in return: "You are too kind, Duke. This time, the old lady's illness is serious not only because of the poison pills she took, but also because she has been suffering from heart disease for a long time, which has aggravated her condition. As the saying goes, a heart disease can only be cured by a heart disease. If it is not handled properly, it may affect her lifespan."
Duke Wen looked surprised. "What do you mean?"
Dou Wenyi continued unhurriedly, "I used the Thirteen Ghost Needles, a needling technique designed to expel evil spirits. To put it bluntly, it removes malevolent influences. Seven or eight parts of the poison in Madam Wen's body have been removed, and the remaining poison will be fine with careful care."
"But her body is too weak, and she is very susceptible to invasion by evil spirits again."
"Has the Wen family made enemies with anyone? Or has anyone in the family died unjustly?"
Duke Wen squinted and immediately recalled the first words the old lady said after waking up: that she had seen Wen Wan!
His expression changed drastically. Suppressing his shock and anger, he retorted in a cold voice, "I thought you doctors didn't believe in these heretical practices."
Dou Wenyi smiled lightly, her expression full of sarcasm. "Taoism and medicine have been inseparable since ancient times. My master has lived in a Taoist temple for many years, so I have also learned some basics from him. If you don't want people to know, then don't do it in the first place. The retribution for good and evil will fall on the Wen family. What does it have to do with an outsider like me?"
"However, by saving the old lady, I became involved in the Wen family's karma. I only wanted to completely eradicate the old lady's illness."
"Since the Duke does not believe me, then pretend I didn't say anything. How can I, an outsider, interfere in the affairs of the Wen family?"
"Goodbye!" she said, turning to leave.
These words shattered all of Duke Wen's hopes.
The 'Little Fairy Doctor' before us is someone even Emperor Muzong didn't take seriously; he truly is a reclusive master.
Could it be that he has already discovered the Wen family's secret?
If we offend him, who will treat Madam Wen's illness?
Duke Wen suppressed his anger and hurriedly apologized sincerely, "Little Fairy Doctor, please don't be angry. I misspoke for a moment, and I hope you can forgive me. I wonder what we should do?"
Dou Wenyi didn't even look at him, and said meaningfully, "If there is truly a grievance, the Wen family should sincerely repent, write down a letter of repentance, and burn it for the wrongfully killed person, which will resolve this resentment. If they deny it... the Wen family will probably face more trouble later."
Duke Wen gasped, he really didn't want to recall those old stories.
The fact that Wen Jingchu drugged the Crown Prince already harbored resentment towards him; if he were to learn about the Wen family's past...
The entire Wen family will be doomed!
In a daze, he seemed to see his sister Wen Wan's disappointed, bloodshot eyes again.
Fortunately, it was just a letter of repentance written for her. As long as Pei Siyan doesn't find out, perhaps the Wen family can get through this smoothly.
How could he stand idly by when it concerned the stability and future of his family?
Duke Wen swallowed hard, his tone becoming noticeably more sincere. "Thank you for your guidance, Little Fairy Doctor."
As he spoke, he took out a thick red envelope and handed it over.
Dou Wenyi politely declined with a smile, saying, "His Highness the Crown Prince has already paid for the consultation."
"He is him, and the Wen family is the Wen family. Little Fairy Doctor, please do not refuse any longer. However, it is a matter of the Wen family, and I hope that you will keep it a secret... I will be extremely grateful."
Dou Wenyi did not refuse and accepted the consultation fee. She smiled and said, "Madam Wen is over seventy years old, and it is only natural for her to be unwell occasionally. You are overthinking it, Duke. I still need to discuss with Doctor Sun how to remove the remaining toxins, so I will take my leave now."
Duke Wen understood the implied meaning and was overjoyed. He repeatedly bowed and thanked him, saying, "Yes, yes."
He thought to himself that this reclusive master was truly extraordinary, not only possessing exceptional medical skills but also being adept at understanding human nature. The Wen family was incredibly lucky this time.
After seeing off 'Little Fairy Doctor,' Duke Wen returned home with a light step, feeling completely at ease. Just as he reached the courtyard gate, he heard whispers that Wen Jingchu had been kidnapped by the Imperial City Guard…
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