Since Zhou Yi'an received the mission to pursue Xie Yushu, she felt that her life had taken on a different meaning, the air was filled with happiness, and she had new expectations for each day!
However, being happy in one's heart is one thing, and how to pursue her is another. He truly liked Xie Yushu, so of course he couldn't offend her. Although there were interests involved, Zhou Yi'an felt that he should still do his best to make her happy and make her willingly marry him.
Then you can't be too abrupt. Instead, you should get to know her naturally and then slowly win her over!
So Zhou Yi'an secretly kept an eye on Xie Yushu for a few days and came up with a better way to get close to her—get sick!
Whether it was a case of bad bamboo producing good shoots or something else, Zhou Yi'an was quite honest. He came up with a plan and put it into action that very day. In this season of fluctuating temperatures, he took a cold shower and slept with the window open all night. He finally managed to catch a cold!
Early in the morning, he had a high fever, was walking unsteadily, and was laughing like a fool, showing off his big white teeth as he said goodbye to Madam Zhang and went to the yamen.
This caused Madam Zhang to believe that her precious son had gone mad from the fever! She rushed to find Grand Tutor Zhou, asking him to bring her son back so that the imperial physician could examine him.
Of course, Physician Zhou knew what was going on, so he could only comfort Madam Zhang and tell her not to worry. He would go directly to the Imperial Hospital himself, where there were plenty of good doctors, and he could choose whichever he wanted.
Madam Zhang was relieved to hear this.
Grand Tutor Zhou secretly felt bitter. He had been shrewd all his life, and although Madam Zhang didn't have much wisdom, she was still quite clever. How could the two of them have produced such an honest child?
It's fortunate that Xie Yushu is a doctor; if she were a coroner, wouldn't one of his honest sons have died?
Sigh! Ancestral graves really don't always emit auspicious smoke!
Regardless of his parents' feelings, Zhou Yi'an went to the Ministry of Rites, made a quick report, and headed straight for the Imperial Hospital.
When he arrived at the Imperial Hospital, Xie Yushu hadn't come yet. Afraid someone else would prescribe medicine for him, he secretly hid elsewhere for a while. Seeing Xie Yushu arrive, Zhou Yi'an, delirious with fever, staggered in and went directly to Xie Yushu...
"Thank you, Doctor!"
My name is Zhou Yi'an. I suddenly felt unwell today. I've heard that this doctor is highly skilled, so I would like to ask Doctor Xie to prescribe some medicine for me.
Xie Yushu had long forgotten about Zhang Zhidao's matter behind the second gate. In fact, Zhou Yi'an didn't know that Xie Yushu had played a part in his unfortunate uncle's killing. Only Grand Tutor Zhou knew the details. Even Madam Zhang only knew that her brother was killed by Han Zhongyu.
Therefore, Zhou Yi'an is not really thinking about taking revenge on Han Zhongyu right now, and Grand Tutor Zhou is naturally indifferent as well. The only one who really wants revenge is Madam Zhang, and Madam Zhang is currently unaware that her son is going to marry the person who killed her brother.
Xie Yushu was unaware that Zhou Yi'an was actually Zhang Zhidao's nephew.
Out of professional habit, Xie Yushu saw that Zhou Yi'an was burning up like a boiler, her face was red and her eyes were glazed. Although she didn't have a thermometer, based on experience, she conservatively estimated that this guy's temperature was over 39 degrees Celsius!
So he quickly called someone to get him some traditional Chinese medicine tablets to relieve wind and fever, and then forced him to drink double the dose.
They also had someone brew him a large bowl of scallion, ginger, and brown sugar tea, and told him to drink it while it was hot.
Zhou Yi'an's mind was already too hot to process, all he knew was that the medicine Xie Yushu gave him was sweeter than candy. He kept staring at Xie Yushu and grinning foolishly. Xie Yushu also thought that his brain had gone haywire, so she specially assigned a young apprentice to watch over him.
Before long, the thing burned out!
Alright! Now I can give him a live demonstration. Xie Yushu immediately had someone bring him wine to wipe his palms, soles, and armpits, and then gave him cold compresses with cold water. A series of physical cooling methods were arranged, and finally the person was woken up!
After observing him for a while and seeing that he was alright, I prescribed a bottle of medicine to relieve wind and fever, clear heat and detoxify, and took him home.
When Madam Zhang saw her son being carried back, she naturally cried out in a frenzy, as if shouting would instantly cure her son's illness.
However, she then discovered that something was wrong with her son's illness!
Unlike before, when he was feverish and listless, he was unusually energetic!
She still had a fever, but she rummaged through her closets trying on clothes, matching waist belts, choosing hair ornaments, and even shaping her eyebrows into sword-like eyebrows!
Madam Zhang couldn't help but ask a question.
"But what activities does your government office have?"
"No!"
"Was that a poetry gathering organized by your friends or classmates?"
"No! Oh dear, Mother, stop guessing! I'll tell you when I have definite news!"
"Please help me decide what color to wear to make me look more handsome and dashing."
Madam Zhang said without hesitation
"My son is naturally handsome and looks good in any color! Do you have a girl you like?"
Which family is it? Tell Mom, and Mom will take a look for you later!
Zhou Yi'an became unusually wary when she heard that her mother wanted to teach him to be discerning.
"No need, Mother, how could your taste be the same as mine?"
This time, I met the woman my son has been longing for. She's the one I'll spend my life with, so naturally, it's only because I've chosen her. Don't worry, I'm your son, you should trust my judgment. The girl I like is definitely exceptional! You won't find anyone better in the entire capital!
"She's so much better than all those tacky, vulgar women you've seen before!"
Listen to that! Before she even said anything, her heart was already completely swayed by his. If she were to marry him, she'd be spoiled rotten!
Just by listening to her, you can tell she's a vixen; otherwise, how could her son be so infatuated with her!
However, Madam Zhang had been eating for several more years, so although she thought this in her heart, she did not show it. She planned to secretly send someone to investigate. As long as he was in the capital, she was not afraid that she would not be able to find out!
Whether it was Xie Yushu's medicine that was truly effective or Zhou Yi'an's psychological effect, in any case, Zhou Yi'an was lively and energetic again after only two days.
The first thing he did after recovering was to dress up in new clothes, run out and book a private room at Tianxianglou Restaurant, and then eagerly wait for Xie Yushu to finish her get out of class at the entrance of the Imperial Hospital.
Xie Yushu was also quite surprised to see him and couldn't help but ask...
"Didn't you catch a cold? Why aren't you resting at home?"
"Have you finished your medicine?"
"No, no! I didn't take any medicine, but Dr. Xie's medicine is really effective and I'm almost fully recovered!"
In the past, when I caught a cold, it would take at least five or six days to fully recover. I never expected that after taking your medicine, I would be better in just two days.
I came here today actually to treat you to a meal to thank you.
"This gentleman, Mr. Zhou? You're very kind, but there's no need to invite me to dinner. It's just a common medicine for colds and fevers. Many people who catch a cold have taken it. There's nothing special to thank you for. Besides, you've already paid for the medicine. This is just a consultation. I appreciate your kindness, but I won't go to dinner!"
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