Chapter 44 Treating Illness
Ru Chun quietly entered, bowed her head, and reported, "Miss, Steward Zhou is already waiting outside the door."
Steward Zhou, Lin Ruyue's close confidant back then, is also one of the few people in Jinling City who can remember Lin Ruyue clearly, from her bone structure to her spirit.
"Let her in."
The door opened slightly, and an elderly woman with slightly graying temples entered with her head bowed.
With steady steps and respectful posture, she bowed deeply to Xie Sangning, who was seated in the main seat: "This old servant, Zhou, greets the young lady."
Xie Sangning turned his gaze to Xie Nuer, who was standing to the side.
At this moment, Xie Nu'er had washed away her makeup, changed into plain clothes, and suppressed the seductive charm that belonged to Liu Shi between her brows.
Xie Sangning nodded in satisfaction.
"Xie Nu'er, from this day forward, you are not to step out of Ruixue Tower for a month."
She slightly raised her hand and pointed at Steward Zhou.
"She will teach you."
"Learn how my mother, Lin Ruyue, walks, sits, raises her wrist, lowers her eyes... even the slightest change in her eyebrows and the corners of her eyes, the gentle curve of her lips..."
Xie Sangning paused, his gaze falling on Xie Nu'er's smooth eyes, his voice carrying a hint of amusement:
“My mother has a tiny beauty mark under her left eye, which is her unique mark.”
She looked at Xie Nuer's body tense up instantly and smiled:
"Afraid of pain? Just bear with it."
"Today, we will put this mole back on exactly as it was."
"For the past month, the fact that you are my sworn sister has been the secret of Ruixue Tower! If even a single word is leaked," Xie Sangning's voice became stern, his gaze sweeping over Xie Nu'er, "you will not be able to bear the consequences."
"Next month... I will definitely make sure that you, the adopted daughter of the Xie family, are officially and securely recognized."
Xie Nu'er's heart pounded. Without hesitation, she knelt down and prostrated herself deeply, her forehead touching the ground, her voice filled with piety:
"Yes! I will obey your orders, sister!"
"I will do whatever my sister tells me to do! Without a word!"
Manager Zhou also bowed his head deeply.
——
A few days later, at Ruixue Tower.
Ru Dong entered the room and whispered, "Miss, Mr. Yin Bai has arrived. He's right outside the gate."
Upon hearing this, Xie Sangning chuckled and said, "He's finally here. Let him get in."
"yes!"
A moment later, Yin Bai appeared at Xie Sangning's door.
His appearance was truly wretched; he looked as if he had just been pulled out of a mud pit and then dried out for three days.
Xie Sangning couldn't help but frown.
Upon seeing her expression, Yin Bai immediately jumped up like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, hissing in protest: "Why are you frowning! It's all because of you! I rode three good horses to exhaustion! My bones are almost broken!"
"I swear! I really didn't mean to be so dirty this time! Don't throw me in the pool again. I was just in a hurry! I was afraid you... hehe..."
He licked his chapped lips, his eyes burning with fervor and excitement, his voice brimming with barely suppressed anticipation:
"Are you about to die?! Or have you been poisoned by some strange, deadly poison that can kill instantly?! Quick! Tell me! Let me see!"
Upon hearing this, Xia's eyebrows shot up in fury: "Mad dog! If you dare curse Miss again, I'll chop you up and feed you to the dogs!"
Yin Bai winced in pain and quickly explained, "How could I! I just wanted to show off my unparalleled medical skills to Miss and increase my value in her eyes!"
Of course, he also enjoys the thrill of bringing the dying back to life.
Xie Sangning closed her eyes in disgust, as if even looking at her would hurt her eyes: "I'm sorry to disappoint you, I'm perfectly fine. I called you here for two reasons: first, to treat my cousin's illness; and second, to provide free medical consultations at the General's Mansion in three days."
Free medical consultation!
Is this something Xie Sangning would do?
Would she do business that doesn't make money?
This Nanjing is truly terrifying; it has actually turned a profit-driven person into a philanthropist!
Xie Sangning knew what he was muttering without even thinking.
"The purpose of the free clinic is to let the Emperor know that you have arrived in Jinling. He will surely come to invite you to the palace. At that time, you only need to say that you are working for me and will not serve two masters."
She intends to use the name of Yin Bai to force the emperor to recognize her worth and compel him to issue the imperial decree to select candidates as scheduled!
Although there were rumors of a selection of concubines in the palace, the imperial decree had not yet been issued, and many unexpected changes were made.
Xie Sangning will never tolerate any variables disrupting her plans!
Let Pei Yan know that she not only has a father who commands an iron cavalry and is incredibly wealthy, but now she also has a peerless physician who can bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded, willing to follow her every command...
No matter who she ultimately marries, she will be a sword hanging over the emperor's head!
How could Pei Yan possibly sleep soundly?
How could the imperial decree to hold a talent show not be issued?
Yin Bai couldn't understand these intricacies, and could only say that he knew.
"Go and clean up. Get some rest today. Tomorrow you'll come with me to the Lin residence."
——
The next day, at the Lin residence, the gatekeeper practically stumbled and crawled into the inner courtyard, panting as he reported that Miss Xie and the renowned physician, Mr. Yin Bai, had arrived at the gate.
The news came like a thunderbolt!
Xie Sangning's uncle, Lin Ruzhou, was in the study when he asked the question. His hand trembled, and he looked up in disbelief.
"Are you talking about Yin Bai, the legendary healer who can bring the dead back to life?"
The servant boy, panting heavily, nodded vigorously.
Lin Ruzhou suddenly stood up and ran towards the main hall.
Upon hearing the news, Grandpa Lin Zhijie exclaimed repeatedly, "Quickly invite them! Go and invite them quickly!"
Upon hearing the news, Lin Wantang's mother dropped the embroidery frame in her hand. She hurriedly straightened her clothes and repeatedly called for someone to bring her young mistress, Lin Wantang, out.
The entire Lin family was enveloped in immense joy.
Xie Sangning said, "I am here today to help Lin Wantang with her muteness."
Lin Ruzhou and his wife pulled their daughter to sit in front of Xie Sangning.
Lin Wantang lowered her head, her thin body trembling as if she were terrified, clutching her mother's clothes tightly.
“Yin Bai,” Xie Sangning called out.
Yin Bai, who had been lazily following behind, finally strolled forward slowly.
Without any formalities, he placed his three slender fingers directly on Lin Wantang's wrist.
The slight coolness at her fingertips sent a shiver through Lin Wantang.
Yin Bai closed his eyes and concentrated. The hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, with only the heavy, tense breathing of the Lin family members.
After a moment, he withdrew his hand and gestured for Lin Wantang to open her mouth so he could carefully examine her throat and tongue.
After this examination, Yin Bai roughly understood the situation, and a rare hint of sympathy appeared in his eyes as he looked at Lin Wantang.
He turned to face Xie Sangning: "She's mute, not because she was born that way, and her voice isn't damaged."
"He was scared."
"When I was very young, I was so scared that my soul almost flew away. To save my life, I locked my brain up, shutting that deadly thing inside, and also welded the door to my speech shut."
"Dumbness means the soul is locked and the heart is shut."
He paused, appreciating the expressions on the Lin family members' faces.
"I can pick the lock. Once I pick it, I'll be able to make a sound again."
The Lin family members' eyes instantly lit up with wild joy!
Mrs. Lin was so excited she almost fainted!
“However…” Yin Bai changed the subject, “Once the lock is open, everything inside… will come out. She will remember everything she saw and heard back then, clearly and distinctly.”
He grinned, revealing his gleaming white teeth:
"The fact that this incident could render Miss Lin mute for so many years shows it's not just ordinary fear. Do you still want to treat her now?"
After these words were spoken, the Lin family members were stunned.
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