As the weather grew colder, autumn rain swept through the entire city of Yizhou, forcing people to wear winter clothes and carry oil-paper umbrellas when they went out.
"It seems the young master and the others are having a hard time at the examination hall. I wonder if Zhu Nian and the others have picked them up yet. The doctor is already waiting in the front hall." Xiao Yue put away her umbrella and came in. Xi Chun was waiting for good news.
"Don't neglect the doctor. Have you lit a charcoal fire in the young master's room? Remember to open the windows for ventilation later, otherwise there will be poison." Xi Chun had already heated the charcoal fire in the room.
"It's been prepared as you instructed. The doctor has served fine tea, dishes, and snacks, and has had a servant looking after the patients. Would you like to go and see them, young mistress?"
“Okay, let’s go to the front hall and wait. If they come back, the doctor can take a look first.” Xichun couldn’t sit still either; waiting at home was truly like an eternity.
Fortunately, Xichun and the others had given enough money, so the doctor didn't say anything. The consultation fee was so high and the job was easy, so naturally the doctor was willing to do it.
"He's here, he's back, the young master is back." Mo Xuan's voice rang out. He was Fu Changjin's servant, and he was helping the weak Fu Changjin walk in. Xi Chun saw this and went forward to ask what was going on.
"The young master's body is burning hot; he clearly has a fever."
"Quickly help the young master inside, the doctor will be here to take his pulse." Seeing his pale face, Xichun panicked as well.
"Get the medicine according to this prescription. Boil three bowls of water down to one bowl and give it to him. Three doses should be enough. Fortunately, it's warm in this room, so it shouldn't get any worse. This cold shouldn't be underestimated. You must keep a close eye on the patient's condition. If there are any problems, come find me." The doctor stroked his beard and handed the prescription to Mo Xuan.
"Thank you, doctor. I'll have someone get the medicine right away."
A short while later, Fu Changfeng also returned, but his condition was much better than his elder brother's. He was able to walk back smoothly. After the doctor examined him, he told someone to give him a bowl of ginger soup first, and then prescribe some medicine. One dose would be enough.
"It's good that you're alright. Go and check on your brother. I only heard what Mo Xuan said, so I can't really examine him myself. Go and help him change his clothes." Xi Chun said this because she saw that he looked tired but was still concerned about his brother's health.
"Second Young Madam, the Zeng family next door asked us if we have a doctor here. They heard that Scholar Zeng has also caught a cold, but the doctor has gone to another house and they can't find a doctor for the time being." The servant ran in at this moment and explained the request for help from next door.
“We just came out together. Brother Zeng’s condition is indeed not good. Please ask the doctor to take a look. We will pay the consultation fee in advance.” Fu Changfeng explained to the doctor politely upon hearing this.
"Yes, please help us, doctor. They really need a doctor right now. After the examination, I'll have someone take you back to the clinic. Is that alright?"
"Of course, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. I'll go take a look right away." The doctor didn't refuse. He had already received a lot of money, so he didn't mind seeing one more patient.
The servants of the Cao family brought the doctor and happily led him into the courtyard. Zeng Xiucai had developed a high fever and was starting to talk nonsense. Fortunately, the doctor arrived in time, used silver needles to cool him down, and prescribed medicine, pulling him back from the brink of death.
"My brother is a bit more awake now. He's feeling much better after taking that medicine. I just hope he doesn't get a fever anymore." Fu Changfeng had dark circles under his eyes. He was already exhausted after leaving the examination hall, but he was worried about his brother's condition, so he didn't dare to go to sleep.
"Then I'm relieved. You go and eat some noodles and get a good night's sleep. I'll take care of your brother; I'll have someone look after him properly."
"Yeah, I feel really at ease with you here. I'm going to get some sleep now, and you can wake me up tonight so I can go check on things again."
Xi Chun stayed in the front hall, tending a charcoal fire, while a servant was inside taking care of Fu Changjin. The two took turns looking after him, so that they could find Xi Chun immediately if anything happened.
Seeing that Fu Changfeng was sleeping soundly, Xichun did not let anyone disturb him. When it was dawn, she learned that Fu Changjin did not have a fever. She then stretched and asked someone to continue watching over him, while she prepared to lie down for a while.
Just as she was about to fall asleep, she suddenly felt herself being lifted up.
"Go to sleep now, I'll handle everything else." Hearing Fu Changfeng's voice, Xichun finally felt relieved and went to sleep peacefully.
Xichun slept until the afternoon, and when she woke up, she found Xiaoyue poking at the charcoal fire.
"Xiaoyue, what time is it now?"
"Young Madam, you're awake. It's 5 PM now. Are you hungry? The Second Young Master instructed the kitchen to prepare your meal." Xiaoyue said with a smile as she walked over.
"I'm a little hungry. I've actually slept all day. How are you, young master? Are you feeling better?"
"I'm much better now. I'm discussing the imperial examination with the second young master. I don't understand it, so I came to check if there's enough charcoal in your room."
"That's good, that's good. You should go and rest too. I'll go to the kitchen by myself."
"Young Madam, please don't worry about us. The Second Young Master already told us to rest. We've changed shifts now. Please sit down and don't go out and catch a cold. I'll bring you some food right away."
After Xiaoyue went out for a while, Fu Changfeng came over and personally brought the food.
"Xichun, you're awake. Why didn't you sleep a little longer? Thanks to you yesterday, my brother said he would thank you in person when you woke up."
"Hehe, we're all family, there's no need to thank me. Why don't you rest a little longer? I heard from Xiaoyue that you two were discussing the imperial examination questions?"
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