The two maids were engrossed in their conversation and didn't notice Song Zhiyu's presence at all.
"If you ask me, the second young lady is just too stubborn. Her personality isn't very likable, so it's no wonder that the Marquis's wife and the young masters dote on the eldest young lady more."
"The only advantage the second young lady has is her superb medical skills. The reason she dares to act so arrogantly is because she is certain that no one can cure the eldest young master's leg."
"That's good now. With the Divine Physician Liangyue's help, the eldest young master's legs will heal sooner or later. Then, let's see what confidence the second young lady will have to challenge the Marquis's mansion."
"She really thinks she's the second young lady of the Marquis's mansion. She hasn't even changed her surname. It seems the Marquis never intended to acknowledge her from the beginning. It's all her fault for stubbornly clinging to the Marquis's mansion and refusing to leave."
One of the maids curled her lip; she had never seen a young lady from a noble family not take her family name.
Although they deliberately lowered their voices, their contemptuous tones unconsciously rose two points when they mentioned Song Zhiyu.
Song Zhiyu chuckled a few times, thoughtfully rubbing her chin. It seemed that during her short absence, the Marquis's residence had become even more lively.
And that divine physician Liangyue, she'd like to meet him.
Lu Bai couldn't stand it any longer. She took a few steps forward and blocked the two maids' path, her eyes practically spitting fire. "How dare you! How can you presume to discuss the master's affairs?"
Upon seeing this, the two maids froze, not even daring to turn around and look at Song Zhiyu.
How long has the second young lady been standing here? They haven't even noticed.
Thinking of what they had said, the two maids wished they could dig a hole and bury themselves in it right then and there.
They were just a little gossipy, but they never expected to get into such big trouble.
"You two, how dare you speak ill of your master! Go and receive your punishment!" Lu Bai gave the two a severe scolding. She couldn't stand these people talking about her young lady, especially in such a despicable way.
Besides, no matter how unpopular her young lady is, she is still the mistress of the Marquis's mansion, and it's not up to two servants to gossip.
"Second Miss, we know we were wrong. We shouldn't have spoken out of turn." The two maids turned pale and knelt down to beg for forgiveness.
Making them go to the steward to receive their punishment in person would be like telling everyone that they had displeased their master and would inevitably get a slap.
Song Zhiyu remained unmoved by their pleas for mercy, which seemed to be an admission of Lu Bai's words.
If you have the audacity to gossip about your master behind his back, you should have considered the consequences.
The commotion they caused was so great that it attracted Shen Mingyi and the so-called miracle doctor.
"Song Zhiyu, what are you doing now?" Shen Mingyi scolded her without even asking what happened.
He originally took Yue'er for a stroll around the Marquis's mansion, hoping that the servants would recognize her and prevent that blind fool from offending her.
Unexpectedly, Song Zhiyu caused trouble as soon as he returned, disrupting the peace of the Marquis's residence.
Song Zhiyu ignored him, her calm gaze falling on the woman beside him.
Liang Yue wore a light green dress, her hair was tied up in a high bun, and she had a beautiful face. Her smile gave people a very gentle feeling.
"I've heard that Miss Song has superb medical skills. I, Liangyue, am not very talented. If there is anything I don't understand in the future, would I be willing to ask her for guidance?"
Her humble demeanor and the way her eyes crinkled into a smile contrasted sharply with Song Zhiyu's expressionless face, unconsciously drawing the hearts of the servants watching the scene to her side.
The Divine Physician Liangyue became famous at a young age and possessed superb medical skills. Even the servants had heard many stories of her saving lives and admired her greatly.
Now that they have met the real doctor, Liangyue is indeed as gentle and kind as they imagined, without any airs, and truly a benevolent doctor.
The second young lady's medical skills are good, but compared to the divine physician Liangyue, she is still far inferior.
"You said you're the Divine Physician Liangyue?" Song Zhiyu replied, seemingly unrelated to the question, her sharp gaze fixed on the smiling woman before her, her words carrying a hidden meaning.
Liang Yue lowered her head and chuckled softly, skillfully avoiding Song Zhiyu's probing gaze and not meeting her eyes. "I dare not call myself a divine doctor. I've only learned some medical skills and enjoy treating patients and saving lives."
"It's because the patients think highly of me that they call me a miracle doctor. There are many people in this world more skilled than me."
"Moon, why bother explaining so much to her? In my heart, you are a miracle doctor. If it weren't for your help back then, I wouldn't be alive today."
"So what if some people are good at medicine? Their hearts are black. How can they compare to you?" Shen Mingyi said with a sneer, the "some people" he was referring to being self-evident.
Liang Yue spoke gently, with a hint of nostalgia on her face. "My master once told me that a doctor should have a benevolent heart and save lives whenever possible."
Anyone in that situation would have come to the rescue; you don't need to worry about it. If Miss Song had encountered that situation, she certainly wouldn't have stood idly by.
"Hmph, her? Not necessarily." Shen Mingyi sneered sarcastically, clearly still holding a grudge against Song Zhiyu for crippling his right hand.
“The Third Young Master is right. If this person were heartless and ungrateful, why would I save him? Saving a traitor would not only bring me no benefit, but would also cause me trouble. That’s not kindness, that’s stupidity.”
As Song Zhiyu spoke, she glanced at Shen Mingyi with disdain, almost pointing her finger at him and cursing him.
Shen Mingyi frowned, his handsome face instantly turning cold. "Who are you calling an ingrate?"
"Whoever answers, that's who we'll talk about." Song Zhiyu curled her lips into a half-smile; she knew exactly how to provoke Shen Mingyi's anger.
Liang Yue quickly pulled the furious Shen Mingyi back and calmed him down. When she turned to look at Song Zhiyu, her face was full of disapproval. "But as a doctor, you should have a compassionate heart. Saving lives is your responsibility. You can put aside your grudges for now."
She spoke with an air of righteousness, completely unaware that her white eyes were practically rolling to the sky.
Under the admiring gazes of the servants around her, Liang Yue felt more and more that she was right. "Miss Song, I know you and the eldest young master have some minor conflicts, but you are still siblings."
You could have cured the eldest son's leg, yet you neglected him for your own selfish desires. This is not the behavior of a healer.
Seeing that Song Zhiyu did not refute her, Liang Yue straightened her expression and continued, "If Miss Song regrets it, she can also help me heal the young master's legs. The young master is gentle and mild-mannered, so I think he won't hold it against her."
No one knew what Liang Yue was planning, but to outsiders, she seemed to be doing everything for Song Zhiyu's good.
"The Divine Physician Liangyue is not only highly skilled in medicine, but also very kind-hearted. She can save people from dire straits without holding grudges. I might not be able to do that myself."
"If you ask me, in terms of character and conduct alone, the Second Miss is far inferior to the Divine Physician Liangyue."
"..."
In an instant, the only thing left in the courtyard was the whispered chatter of the maids and servants, all praising Liang Yue while taking a jab at Song Zhiyu.
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