Jiang Mingwei did not refuse and obediently stood up, quickly asking the question.
"I was too tired just now, so I rested for a while. I am truly ashamed to have troubled you to wait here, Madam."
"I wonder if the Great Madam has something important to tell me but is unable to leave, so she has troubled you to come and tell me. Please speak, Madam."
Jiang Mingwei spoke sincerely, but saw the Duchess of Huaiguo chuckle, a hint of embarrassment on her face, as she looked at Hua Cui beside her and the other maids in the hall.
Jiang Mingwei understood immediately and gave the order.
"Hua Cui, take them downstairs. Don't let anyone in without my permission."
"yes!"
Hua Cui nodded and immediately led everyone away.
Lady Huaiguo also dismissed her two maids who were with her.
After the main door to the hall closed, only the two of them remained in the large room.
"Right now, it's just you and me in this room, so please speak frankly, Madam."
"To be honest, I did come here today with my VIP badge, because she and I are best friends and we are very close."
"But I have come here today not for the sake of the Great Patriots, but for my own sake!"
After pulling Jiang Mingwei to sit down, the Duchess of Huaiguo spoke in a deep voice.
Before Jiang Mingwei could say anything, she immediately asked.
"May I ask, Madam Wei, when you held your housewarming banquet a few days ago, did you give Her Highness a prescription that cured her indescribable ailment?"
Jiang Mingwei was slightly taken aback, her mind racing, unsure of how to respond...
She was absolutely certain she hadn't said that!
Even Hua Cui couldn't possibly know, so who could she tell?
How did Lady Ke Huaiguo know?!
She suddenly remembered the princess's threats to her...
What should I do? I suddenly feel a chill on my neck, and it feels like my head is about to fall off...
Seeing Jiang Mingwei's shocked and frightened expression, the Duchess of Huaiguo realized that she was scared and quickly explained.
“Madam Wei, there is no need to worry. This matter was told to me by His Highness. She and I are very close friends and we always talk about everything. She also told me about the things that are troubling His Highness.”
"They say that Madam Wei's medicine is incredibly effective, and that people will see improvement after drinking it for two or three days. Princess has been feeling much better these past few days, and they say you are a miracle doctor! I heard all of this from her."
In an instant, Jiang Mingwei felt as if her head had become a little more stable.
That's good... Your Highness, please say whatever you want, as long as these words don't originate from her!
"I see. I am truly fortunate to be able to help Your Majesty."
“Madam Wei, there’s no need for you to be modest. I’ve come today precisely because of your medical skills. So, you are able to cure women’s unspeakable ailments, isn’t that right?” she asked eagerly.
Having said all that, Jiang Mingwei knew without guessing that her friend was also feeling unwell and, having heard from the big sister that she could cure her, had brought her good friend here.
Jiang Mingwei felt both helpless and amused.
This lady truly trusts me. She's willing to push such a noblewoman towards me. She's really not afraid that I might accidentally reveal these things one day.
But Jiang Mingwei was equally apprehensive.
After all, the more secrets you know, the greater your chances of dying.
But seeing the expectant look in Lady Huaiguo's eyes, Jiang Mingwei couldn't bear to make her feel bad.
After much deliberation, he could only nod, his scalp tingling.
"It is possible, but it depends on the specific illness. I can't diagnose all illnesses, but if I can, I will do my best."
"That's wonderful. To be honest, Madam Wei, I haven't been feeling well. In recent years, my health has deteriorated, especially after giving birth to my third son. I've noticed it recently..."
Lady Huaiguo's eyes lit up, and she quickly leaned close to Jiang Mingwei's ear and whispered something to her.
She was not a casual person, but this matter had troubled her for far too long, so long that she sometimes felt that life was worse than death.
Some doctors and imperial physicians might be able to cure her, but they are men, and it's not appropriate to tell them directly about matters between women, let alone the matriarchs of these aristocratic families.
If others knew these secrets, they would probably gossip and talk behind their backs, so they would keep them hidden as much as possible.
Female doctors, on the other hand, do not receive much in the way of resources, so their medical skills are limited and they can only treat the symptoms, not the root cause, and are unable to cure their problems at all.
Therefore, all a woman can do is endure.
She endured until she could no longer bear it, and finally, her life was cut short...
Even the Duchess of Huaiguo felt the same way; she had even despaired to the point of wanting to end her own life.
During their visit to the Grand Duchess, the two friends chatted for a long time. Overwhelmed with emotion, the Duchess of Huaiguo burst into tears, revealing to her only close friend her physical discomfort and lamenting that she didn't know what to do...
Unexpectedly, the older woman did not comfort her as usual. Instead, she smiled and looked radiant, and then told her about Jiang Mingwei.
Upon hearing that the medicine prescribed by Jiang Mingwei had actually cured the Grand Duchess's hidden ailment, the Duchess of Huaiguo was overjoyed and couldn't wait to see her!
He regretted not going to the housewarming party with his wife.
Otherwise, perhaps her illness could have been treated at the same time.
But a friend is a friend. Upon hearing her request, the Duke immediately gave the waist token to the Lady of Huaiguo without hesitation.
There is only one waist tag; seeing the waist tag is like seeing her.
Presumably, Jiang Mingwei will not refuse.
After explaining the whole story, the Duchess of Huaiguo blushed, seemingly a little embarrassed, but her tone was extremely sincere.
"That's how it is. If I weren't desperate, I wouldn't want to trouble Madam Wei. I implore Madam Wei to help me out of consideration for our shared experience as women. I will repay you handsomely in the future!"
"Madam, you are too kind. Since it was Your Majesty who sent you here, it means you trust me. I am humbled, but it is my honor to be able to help Your Majesty and you. I can take a look at you, but you must answer whatever you are asked truthfully and not leave out the slightest detail."
"Moreover, let me make this clear from the start: I cannot be completely certain that I can cure her. Madam needs to be prepared that if I really cannot cure her, I can only manage her condition in the future. It will not be able to completely cure her like my sister did, because my sister's condition was not serious to begin with."
As a woman herself, it would be a lie to say that Jiang Mingwei wasn't saddened when she heard that the Duchess of Huaiguo even wanted to commit suicide.
Therefore, she was willing to help.
However, it's important to make this clear beforehand; otherwise, if the condition truly cannot be cured, the other party won't be too disappointed.
At present, the Duchess of Huaiguo has no better choice.
At least Jiang Mingwei was willing to give it a try, so she nodded without hesitation.
"I understand what Madam Wei has said. I implore you to take my pulse!"
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