Chapter 73 Mo is seriously ill
As soon as the appointment letter came down, Shen Qingyuan was about to set off for Xuzhou. There was no time to prepare many things, so Chunxi took him directly to buy the things he needed for the trip.
Not to mention spare clothes, I also prepared more than ten pairs of shoes and socks. In addition, I also prepared knee pads, wrist guards, heart guards, and various medicines for external injuries.
The medicine for injuries was bought at Huichuntang. A bottle of it cost more than ten taels of silver, but Chunxi didn't mind the price at all. He would buy a bottle whenever he thought it was useful.
In the blink of an eye, two or three hundred taels of silver were spent.
Shen Qingyuan had traveled far away before, but Mrs. Mo never cared about it, and Qingshu only packed a few sets of clothes, not as meticulous as Chunxi.
Shen Qingyuan felt a burning sensation in his heart, and his eyes were glued to Chunxi, unable to move away.
Feeling that he was looking at her, Chunxi explained in a low voice: "Although I have never been away from home, my father is a bodyguard. Every time he goes out, I help my mother pack his things. Don't worry, sir, I am an expert in this area."
He is very knowledgeable, so knowledgeable that he seems to want to pack him up and send him far away as soon as possible.
Shen Qingyuan pursed his lips and asked, "Can you handle it alone if I leave?"
"I can handle it. Your Excellency has seen it all. Not only have I not suffered any loss since marrying into the Marquis' Mansion, but I have also gained many benefits. Moreover, I went to see my aunt today, and she said she would help me find a group of reliable shopkeepers to take over the shop. If my mother-in-law dares to bully me while your Excellency is away, I will ask my aunt for help."
Chunxi called her "Aunt" affectionately, and it took Shen Qingyuan a while to realize that she was talking about Old Madam Xiao.
Although she had long known that Madam Xiao was her biological mother, Shen Qingyuan could not get close to her. Instead, she would look for a backer.
"What if Wei Lingze causes you trouble?"
"If he causes me trouble again, I will try to persuade my niece to divorce him. Once the fire breaks out in the backyard, he will definitely stop causing trouble. My Lord, you can go without worry."
Chunxi had already thought of a solution and really didn't need him.
Shen Qingyuan choked up for a moment, then reluctantly said, "So, just as we're newlyweds, you won't feel sorry for me at all?"
"Isn't this an imperial decree that cannot be disobeyed? And, sir, you must be prioritizing official duties. How could you let sentimentality hold you back?"
"Although I won't be hampered by romantic relationships, I still have emotions. I hope my wife can care about me more."
Shen Qingyuan took a step forward as he spoke, his burning gaze fixed on Chunxi's face.
Chunxi immediately remembered the night when their breaths intertwined.
The adult standing before her was as tall and majestic as usual, but inexplicably seemed to be... soliciting favor.
Chunxi's heart trembled slightly, and she looked away in panic: "I... of course I care about you, my Lord, but you have finally got this opportunity, and I hope that you can display your talents and gain the trust of His Majesty."
"Do you think my current position is not high enough?"
Shen Qingyuan lowered his eyes, looking a little sad. Chunxi quickly grabbed his hand and said, "Of course not. I just think that if someone like you, who cares about the people and upholds justice, were to take a higher position, he would be able to do more good things. This would be a blessing for the country. Even if you were not an official and were just a commoner, I would still like you!"
Chunxi spoke hurriedly but with a firm tone.
Shen Qingyuan raised his eyes again, a smile in his eyes, and responded seriously: "Yes, I like you too."
Chunxi: “…”
Did the adults tell her before that he was not as good as she thought?
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Before going to bed, Mrs. Mo received the letter that Shen Qingyue brought back from the academy and learned the news that Shen Qingyuan was appointed as the imperial commissioner.
The Xuzhou case is a major case, and many officials are involved. If Shen Qingyuan can handle it well, he will never continue to be buried in Jingzhao Prefecture when he returns to Beijing this time.
Shen Qingyue instructed Mrs. Mo to prepare Shen Qingyuan's luggage well, and it would be better to give him some banknotes and valuables, because he would need to make connections everywhere when he arrived in Xuzhou.
After reading the letter, Mrs. Mo was so angry that her face turned blue.
Didn't Shen Qingyuan do nothing in Jingzhao Prefecture for ten years? Why did Your Majesty suddenly think of appointing him as the Imperial Commissioner? Is there no one else in such a huge court?
If Shen Qingyuan really made a contribution this time, His Majesty would promote him, but wouldn't the position of Crown Prince also be in his pocket?
Shen Qingyuan has already taken all of Xiao's dowry. If he gets the position of the crown prince, wouldn't it be a joke for her to ruin her reputation and marry that lecher as his second wife?
Yue'er also asked her to prepare money to help Shen Qingyuan smooth things over, forget it!
Early the next morning, Aunt Jia went to the Wenxin Courtyard and said that Mrs. Mo was ill.
"Madam had a very dangerous time giving birth to the young lady. Although she survived, she has been left with many underlying illnesses. Last night, she developed a high fever for some reason, and today she can't even get out of bed. Master, Madam, please go and see her."
Aunt Jia spoke in a very convincing manner and even wiped away a few tears.
Chunxi followed Shen Qingyuan to the main courtyard. As soon as they entered the courtyard, the air was filled with the bitter smell of medicine.
Inside the room, Madam Mo lay on the bed, groaning with a pale face, as if she would die at any moment. Nanny Jia hurried to Madam Mo's side and said anxiously, "Madam, the eldest young master and the young mistress are here. You must hold on."
Now it seems more like death is imminent.
Chunxi wanted to get closer to take a closer look, but Shen Qingyuan stopped her and said, "Mother was fine yesterday, how come she suddenly became so ill? Have you called a doctor?"
Shen Qingyuan's expression was cold and he showed no emotion at all.
Wiping her tears, Nanny Jia said, "We have asked the doctor from Huichun Hall to come and see her. He said that Madam has an old illness. In addition, the Marquis has been away from home for many years, and Madam has been depressed. This illness has come like a mountain, and the doctor from Huichun Hall is helpless."
Zhaoling attaches great importance to filial piety and respects the order of seniority. Although Shen Qingyuan is not Mo's biological son, he is the eldest son of the marquis's family. When his mistress is seriously ill, according to the law, even if Shen Qingyuan does not stay at home all day to take care of her, he cannot go far away and abandon her during her illness.
Chunxi glanced at Shen Qingyuan with some worry, but Shen Qingyuan's expression remained unchanged. He simply said, "Since the doctors at Huichuntang can't cure her, then we'll post a notice and offer a large sum of money to find a famous doctor. There will definitely be one who can cure her."
As he finished speaking, the maid brought in the medicine.
Shen Qingyuan let go of Chunxi and walked to Mo's bedside and sat down. He took the medicine from the maid and fed it to Mo himself.
The mother and son had never been so close together before. Mrs. Mo was startled. She covered her lips and coughed, then said weakly, "You're already married. How can I ask you to take care of me personally? Let Ah Xi come."
"For so many years, I have never fulfilled my filial duty to my mother. It is only right that I should do this."
As he spoke, Shen Qingyuan fed the cooled medicine to Mrs. Mo's mouth.
Mo: “…”
Could it be that this rebellious son wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to poison her?
That afternoon, the Marquis' Mansion posted a notice seeking medical treatment.
At night, the palace suddenly sent an imperial physician to visit. Madam Mo was so shocked that she sat up from her sickbed and stared at Shen Qingyuan: "Why did you invite the imperial physician here?"
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