He Jiuniang was surprised that the couple looked so young. They should have been around forty, but they looked to be in their early thirties at most.
In particular, Mingze didn't like to grow a beard like other men, which made him look even younger.
Yes, he's not only young, but also very handsome, just like some veteran actors I used to see on TV, the kind who get more charming with age.
The two of them are a perfect match, both handsome and beautiful.
Mingze was somewhat surprised by He Jiuniang's appearance. The young woman was fair-skinned and beautiful with a good figure. He only glanced at her before looking away. However, He Jiuniang gave him a very familiar feeling, as if he had seen her somewhere before.
But he was certain that he had never met He Jiuniang, so he must have met someone who looked like her. So, who could it be?
"Dr. He, my surname is Ming, as in Sun and Moon. I heard from Ling Yue and Ling Xue that you can cure my wife's illness, so I took the liberty of meeting you. Please don't take offense."
Mingze spoke very politely, showing He Jiuniang ample respect despite being the head of the household.
Mingze gave He Jiuniang a completely different kind of affection.
Of course, the most important reason is that he treated Madam Jiang very well.
Oh no, now that we know her husband's surname is Ming, shouldn't we call her Mrs. Ming?
"Mr. Ming, you're too kind. It's only right that we meet. I also have some things I'd like to ask you privately. After I finish examining Madam, could I speak with you for a few minutes?"
These few words were naturally about Jiang Ruoya's illness, and Mingze had no reason not to agree.
Next, He Jiu Niang asked Ling Yue, "Have you drunk all the medicine prescribed yesterday?"
Ling Yue nodded and said, "I drank it."
Jiang Ruoya nodded emphatically, "I'll drink it!"
He Jiuniang chuckled, patted her head, and asked with a smile, "So well-behaved?"
"Yes, yes, I'll listen to Jiu'er!"
Every time Jiang Ruoya called her Jiu'er, she had a strange feeling. She didn't feel any rejection at all, and even felt a little happy. She had this feeling since the first time they met.
She gently coaxed the person to lie down on the bed, had Ling Xue light a calming incense stick to lull her to sleep, and then prepared to insert acupuncture needles into her head.
Ling Yue and Ling Xue exchanged a glance, finding it truly strange. Madam's insomnia had always been severe, so how come He Niangzi could fall asleep so easily?
They didn't have time to think too much. Inserting needles into the head is a very dangerous thing. If they are not careful, it could lead to someone's death. They were all a little nervous.
He Jiuniang, however, remained calm. She took out silver needles from her cloth bag, located the acupoints, and prepared to begin.
Mingze looked at the few slender silver needles and felt a pang of heartache at the thought of them being inserted into Jiang Ruoya's body. He hurriedly asked, "Doctor He, will the needles hurt a lot? Is there a way to make them painless? Madam is afraid of pain."
"Don't worry, Master Ming. The calming incense contains a sleeping potion. Madam will be asleep and won't feel any pain."
It was rare to see a man who doted on his wife so much, so He Jiuniang treated him very well and showed no impatience.
Hearing her say that, Mingze felt relieved and stood aside watching with peace of mind.
He Jiuniang's skill in acupuncture is beyond question. Before anyone could even see clearly, she had already finished. Her movements were quick and precise, and Jiang Ruoya, who was asleep, didn't feel any pain at all.
After inserting the needles, you have to wait a while. At this time, He Jiuniang and Mingze can go to the outer room to talk.
“Mr. Ming, Madam’s condition is quite complicated. It’s mainly a psychological issue, and the treatment will take a long time. Moreover, if the root cause is not addressed, Madam’s condition will relapse. Therefore, I suggest that you have another child while you are still young.”
"puff!"
The tea that Mingze had just imported suddenly sprayed out without warning.
Luckily, He Jiuniang was quick-witted and dodged to the side, otherwise the tea would have sprayed all over her.
Ling Yue and Ling Xue were also startled and hurriedly came over to tidy up.
Mingze was a little embarrassed and made an apologetic gesture, saying, "Dr. He, you may not know this, but my wife and I have not had children for many years. The main reason is that my wife has always been unable to let go of that child and feels indebted to her, so she is unwilling to have any more children."
"To be honest, this is the first time she has mistaken you for that child. It might be because your name contains the character 'Jiu' (玖), or it might be because you are about the same age as that child, which caused her to misunderstand. However, if possible, during her illness, I implore Dr. He to make the sacrifice and pretend to be that child to cheer her up. Her life has been too bitter."
As he spoke, Mingze sighed. There were some things he didn't want to say, but facing He Jiuniang, he wanted to make things clear.
After careful consideration, he said, "My wife and I met and got together fifteen years ago. At that time, she was in poor mental health, covered in injuries, and half of her body was buried in the ground. If she hadn't met me, she probably would have died long ago."
"For a long time afterward, she lost a lot of her memories. Even when she occasionally remembered them, her memories would be confused. She could only remember her own name and that poor child. For the past fifteen years, she has suffered greatly and has never given up looking for the child. However, in the vast sea of people, she didn't know whether the child was alive or dead, and she had no idea where to look. As a result, the lady's condition became more and more serious."
"Actually, Madam has forgotten a lot of things now, and her mental state has regressed quite a bit, which is actually a good thing. At least she won't feel so bad anymore. It's just that her sleep has never been very good. If Dr. He has any ideas, please try to help her sleep more comfortably."
He Jiuniang listened in a daze, never expecting to hear such a big juicy piece of gossip.
It turns out that Madam Jiang's daughter was not Mingze's child, and Mingze was willing to give up his own child for Madam Jiang, staying with her all these years without any other women by his side.
More importantly, he has also been helping to find the child's whereabouts.
In this day and age, to go to such lengths clearly means one is deeply in love with that woman.
Madam Jiang's early life may have been bitter, but after meeting Mingze, the bitterness gradually dissipated, and instead brought a touch of sweetness.
After a long pause, she smiled and said, "Master Ming is truly devoted to his wife."
Mingze gave a bitter laugh: "I never thought I would become this kind of person. It seems that having her in this world is enough. As for the child, if we have one, it's fate. If we don't, we won't force it. As long as she doesn't wake up, that's enough."
He Jiuniang: ...
This overwhelming display of affection left her breathless!
She was still a virgin when she transmigrated into this world and became a widow with a child.
Now, facing this onslaught of public displays of affection, what did she do wrong?
At this moment, she finally understood why she had never had the desire to get married since she came into this world: because she had never met a man who could treat her the way Mingze treated Jiang Ruoya.
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