Chapter 177 Eliminating Hidden Dangers
"How could I accept such an offer? I haven't helped my sister at all, so it's unnecessary," Baochai repeatedly declined.
“Miss Xue’s kindness is genuine. Whether we helped or not, our family will remember it and will give her a proper thank-you gift,” Yuan Hongqu said. Then she pointed to Wen Shuang and said, “There’s no need to wait until tomorrow. Wen Shuang, go home and tell Aunt Jin to prepare a generous gift and send it over.”
Having given instructions to Wen Shuang, she seemed to casually ask Baochai:
"Miss Xue, are you still living in Pear Fragrance Courtyard?"
"Granny Yuan, we'd better stay at Pear Fragrance Courtyard." Aunt Xue noticed her daughter's embarrassment and answered on her behalf.
"That's perfect, Wen Shuang. We'll take it directly to Miss Xue's courtyard in a bit."
Xue Baochai could tell that Yuan Hongqu did not want to owe her this "favor," and even though she repeatedly said that she didn't need it, they still insisted.
If she still doesn't know how to refuse the Lin family's gift, Yuan Hongqu might really think she has ulterior motives.
“In that case, it would be impolite of me to refuse,” Xue Baochai replied with a smile.
"Very good, this is the way to maintain a long-term relationship. I am Daiyu's maternal grandmother, and I also have a gift of thanks for Bao'er. I will have Amber deliver it to her later." Seeing that the matter had come to a perfect end, Grandmother Jia felt relieved.
"Thank you, Madam. I'll accept it all today, even if it's a bit shameless." Xue Baochai decided not to think too much about it. Since she had already said she would accept the things from the Lin family, she wouldn't mind accepting one more from the Madam.
"Sister Lin, why don't you take me with you wherever you go from now on? I can just pull you along and get two big gifts in return. I've always loved receiving gifts. I won't have to do anything else, just follow Sister Lin and I'll be showered with gifts." Xi Chun was young and outspoken, and she didn't see things as clearly as others. She just felt that Xue Baochai had simply pulled Sister Lin along and ended up getting herself into trouble, yet she had received two generous gifts in return.
She can do something like that too!
Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback at first, and then burst into laughter.
Xi Chun looked at the song with a puzzled expression, wondering why everyone was laughing, but no one explained it to her, lest it cause any unnecessary arguments.
Only Xue Baochai kept her head down, her eyes filled with complex emotions. She felt as if she had nothing to hide and that everyone could see her clearly. Unfortunately, Xichun could tell at a glance that it was unintentional. Could she blame Xichun for being talkative?
After the laughter subsided, Baochai smiled wryly and said:
"Since Sister Xichun likes it, I will give all the things to her. Granny Yuan and Sister Yuanyang don't need to send them to Pear Fragrance Courtyard. Just send them directly to Sister Xichun."
"I won't accept something for nothing. I'm not so shallow as to want your things!" Xichun said disdainfully.
"Alright, Xichun, I finally managed to persuade Miss Xue to accept this gift. If you keep saying things that make Miss Xue feel embarrassed, will I still be able to give this gift to her?" Daiyu pulled Xichun aside. "Come to my house another day, I have some new and interesting things for you."
"really?"
"When have I ever lied to you?"
Distracted by Daiyu, Xichun completely forgot about her plan to earn gifts with Daiyu.
Seeing that the two were talking so enthusiastically and she couldn't join in, Baochai couldn't help but rub her forehead. Aunt Xue saw this and hurried over, asking with concern, "Chai'er, did you bump your head just now?"
Baochai quickly shook her head, "I feel a little dizzy, I'm afraid I can't stay with the old lady and Lin Daiyu."
"Given Miss Bao's condition, let's not talk about whether it's the first month of the lunar year or not. Quickly go and fetch the imperial physician to examine her," Grandmother Jia instructed Wang Xifeng upon hearing this. Xue Baochai only fell in the water; if there were any bumps or bruises, her maidservant who was changing her clothes in the water checked her thoroughly and found not a single bruise. Now she's complaining of dizziness; don't blame her family or Daiyu for it.
"Grandma, I also know a little about traditional Chinese medicine. Why don't I take Miss Xue's pulse first? Second Madam Lian, please also tell the imperial physician to come over." Yuan Hongqu's expression was solemn. It was good that Xue Baochai was alright. If she was even slightly unwell, she was afraid that the Xue family would continue to rely on them.
I'll only feel at ease if I see it for myself.
"Granny Yuan, I think I caught a bit of a chill and it brought out that old ailment. It's nothing serious, I'll just take a pill when I get back." Xue Baochai saw that Grandmother Jia and Granny Yuan were acting like they were facing a major crisis just because she had only mentioned feeling dizzy. She couldn't help but panic a little. She had only said it casually, hoping that her mother would tell her to leave first.
Seeing Wang Xifeng order someone to fetch the imperial physician, Baochai became even more anxious.
"Second Madam, there's no need to summon the imperial physician. It's not even the end of the first month of the lunar year yet!"
"It's alright, the fifteenth has already passed, there's no need for such taboos." Wang Xifeng said, and had already dismissed the people around her.
“Sister Bao, why don’t you let Granny Yuan take my pulse first? I caught a cold when I was at Lin Daiyu’s house before the New Year, and Granny Yuan took my pulse then. Later, the imperial physician came, and Granny Yuan’s diagnosis was exactly the same as the imperial physician’s.” Yingchun stood up and persuaded Baochai.
Aunt Xue genuinely believed that something was wrong with Baochai, so she pulled Baochai aside and whispered, "My child, let Granny Yuan take a look first."
Xue Baochai nervously extended her hand, and Yuan Hongqu, without using a pulse pillow, directly placed her fingers on Xue Baochai's pulse.
"Granny Yuan, how is Baochai?" Aunt Xue asked quickly when she saw Yuan Hongqu let go of her hand.
“There’s really nothing wrong.” Yuan Hongqu pondered for a moment. “Miss Xue, when you walk quickly or are in a great hurry, do you experience symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, or persistent coughing?”
Xue Baochai nodded. "Granny Yuan, this is the root of my illness. It has never gotten better. They say it's some kind of heat-toxin disease."
"Heat toxicity? Hmm, that's not wrong. I've heard of your Cold Fragrance Pills; they're very effective. Take care of yourself and try to avoid flare-ups if possible."
Yuan Hongqu's last words sounded like a doctor's order or a warning. Xue Baochai felt uneasy after hearing them, but remembering that the imperial physicians had said similar things before, she felt that Yuan Hongqu might not have meant anything by it.
Before long, the imperial physician came over, took his pulse, and said there was nothing wrong.
However, Aunt Xue eventually brought Baochai back to Pear Fragrance Courtyard.
After this incident, Yuan Hongqu became even more of an omniscient and omnipotent deity in Xue Baochai's heart, and Xue Baochai's desire for Yuan Hongqu to think highly of her and lend a helping hand to her family burned even brighter.
Yuan Hongqu never imagined that she would become a goddess in Xue Baochai's heart.
She only showed off her skills to eliminate any potential problems, taking Xue Baochai's pulse herself to confirm whether Xue Baochai was up to any tricks, not to show off her abilities.
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