Chapter 49 Treatment
The two sugar figurines were quickly finished. Qing'er took them and examined them closely. She had to admit they looked remarkably alike. Then she handed him the one that resembled Li Lianhua.
But Li Lianhua's eyes were fixed on Xiang Qing'er's sugar figurine, clearly indicating that he wanted that one more.
Qing'er followed his gaze and instantly understood his thoughts. She smiled slightly and teased him, saying, "These sugar figurines are all about fate. She looks so much like me, so she must be destined to have them. I can't just give them to you easily."
Li Lianhua crossed her arms and pretended to be angry, saying, "You girl, how can you be so stingy? I just wanted to ask for a look because I saw that sugar figurine with its lively eyes and brows, which looked just like you smiling so sweetly in front of me right now."
Qing'er's cheeks flushed, and she scolded playfully, "Who would believe your nonsense?" Though she said this, she still handed over the sugar figurine. Li Lianhua took it, examining it carefully, her face full of smiles. The more she looked at it, the more she liked it, and she couldn't bear to eat it.
Qing'er didn't think much of it. Although the sugar figurine in her hand was beautiful, the real one was right in front of her. She could look at it a few more times if she wanted, but right now she wanted to eat it. Qing'er took a bite of the sugar figurine, and the sweet taste spread in her mouth. Li Lianhua watched her eating happily and laughed along. He also took a bite of the sugar figurine in his hand, his eyes sparkling. So sweet!
They were happily eating candy there. Meanwhile, Qiao Wanmian was taking Xiao Zijin everywhere seeking medical help. Xiao Zijin's injuries were too severe; she hadn't woken up yet. And wherever they went, they were criticized, accused of being fickle, of having an affair with Xiao Zijin while already having the Li Sect Leader, and of being unfaithful. Every clinic they visited said there was no hope. She eventually realized that none of them were doing their best to treat her, but she was helpless. In the end, she could only take Xiao Zijin back to the Qiao family.
The Qiao family's gate was tightly shut. Qiao Wanmian knocked on the door knocker, and after a long while, the door slowly opened a crack. The butler poked his head out, his face full of disgust: "Miss, why did you come back? There are rumors going around, and you have completely disgraced the Qiao family." Qiao Wanmian's eyes reddened, and she pleaded bitterly: "Butler, please let me in. Zijin is so badly injured, I can't just ignore her."
The housekeeper hesitated for a moment, but ultimately let them in with a look of disgust. Qiao Wanmian had just settled Xiao Zijin when her father called her in and berated her. She suddenly felt incredibly wronged, not understanding how things had turned out this way.
Meanwhile, Li Lianhua and Qing'er finished eating the sugar figurines and strolled around for most of the day before heading back. For the next few days, Li Lianhua was busy handling official business; he needed to finish it quickly so he could then deal with the matter concerning Nan Yin.
Qing'er stayed by Li Lianhua's side every day. Of course, the reason she accompanied Li Lianhua in handling affairs was at Li Lianhua's request; she hadn't wanted to because it was really boring. But just as she was about to refuse, Li Lianhua looked at her with pitiful eyes, and Qing'er's heart softened instantly.
But she still took an hour or two to go out and set up a stall to treat people. Because she had cured Li Lianhua of her poison, everyone knew that her medical skills were excellent, so every day when she went out to set up her stall, many people who couldn't be cured before would come to her. Moreover, she could cure anyone she treated, and soon everyone spread the word that she was a miracle worker.
That day, Qing'er was intently examining a patient when a commotion suddenly erupted in the crowd. A woman with an anxious expression rushed in, knelt before Qing'er, and cried out, "Qing'er, please save my child! He has suddenly fallen unconscious, and we've consulted many doctors, but none of them can help!" Qing'er quickly rose and followed the woman to her home. The child was pale and barely breathing. After a careful examination, Qing'er discovered that the child had accidentally ingested a rare poisonous herb. She immediately took out a pill and fed it to the child. Soon, the child gradually recovered and opened his eyes. The woman wept with joy, thanking Qing'er profusely.
The news spread like wildfire, and Qing'er's reputation grew even stronger. Meanwhile, Li Lianhua had almost finished dealing with his affairs. He approached Qing'er and said gently, "Qing'er, I'm going to resolve things with Nan Yin. Would you like to come with me?" Qing'er nodded without hesitation, "Yes." Only after settling those trivial matters could Li Lianhua properly cultivate; she hadn't forgotten her purpose in coming to this world.
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