Chapter 86 Zhao Tong discovered and figured it out
He didn't dare to look any further and hurried out of the side hall. Xiao Ji's wheelchair was still parked where it was, as if he had anticipated his hasty exit.
"Master!" Zhao Tong's voice was trembling when he walked to Xiao Ji's side. "Madam...she can perform acupuncture..."
Xiao Ji avoided answering and only asked calmly: "How is the child?"
Zhao Tong was stunned for a moment, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead. "Child, the child's condition is still unknown. Madam asked me to bring a basin of hot water, but..."
Xiao Ji raised his hand to stop him from talking, staring at him calmly: "Just pretend you didn't know anything about what happened today. Just believe whatever she says."
Zhao Tong and Xiao Ji stared at each other for a moment, their eyes gradually widening. How could he not see it at this point? His lips trembled as he was about to speak when he heard Xiao Ji whisper, "Isn't this wife good now?"
"But..." Zhao Tong was extremely anxious, "This crime of deceiving the emperor..."
Raindrops fell sideways, soaking Xiao Ji's clothes. He sneered, "Deceiving the emperor? I'm no longer the emperor. As for the other emperor, what does my wife have to do with him?"
As he looked towards the side hall, his expression softened again. "Twin sisters, we share the same roots. Whether it's Qingwu or Qingtong..." Calling his wife by her real name for the first time, the young man's voice was unnaturally gentle. "What does it matter? As long as I'm willing."
This sentence really shocked Zhao Tong. He stood there, stunned for a moment, with thoughts surging in his mind.
Thinking about it carefully, this "lady" really treats her master sincerely - she personally boils medicine every day, massages her master's legs and feet every night, is kind and loyal, and once dared to provide first aid to her master in public at the horse farm. Her moral character is also first-class.
What is even more rare is that since she came, the depression between the master's brows has gradually dissipated, and he even smiles more often. Not only the master, but also the servants like them. When they were all depressed, it was the lady's bright and broad-minded attitude that infected them, making them gradually relax and full of hope for the future.
"They are all the apple of Lord Xi's eye..." Zhao Tong thought unconsciously, "In terms of family background, there is no difference."
In the rain, he stole a glance at Xiao Ji in the wheelchair. Xiao Ji was also looking at him, with a faint smile in his eyes that he had expected.
"This old servant is confused." Zhao Tong suddenly bowed, his voice filled with relief. "Madam treats the master with all her heart, and that is what matters most."
Xiao Ji tapped his fingertips lightly on the armrest of the wheelchair, a smile in his eyes: "I knew you would figure it out."
"But..." Zhao Tong hesitated for a moment, but still lowered his voice, "Why is this?" He was very curious.
"We'll talk about this later." Xiao Ji shook his head, "Remember, she is my wife."
"Go prepare some hot water. The most important thing now is to cure the disease." He said softly.
Zhao Tong had no choice but to suppress the many questions in his mind and walked into the rain with an umbrella.
When they hurried to the kitchen, Baozhu, Yuzhu, and Fugui were sitting on small stools chatting while waiting for dinner. Seeing the housekeeper coming in the rain, the two maids hurriedly stood up.
"Quick, get some hot water!" Zhao Tong wiped the rain off his face. "The child in Hedong Village has a high fever, and Madam is treating him."
Baozhu's face changed when she heard this, and she frantically tried to lift the lid of the pot. Yuzhu was quicker to react, having already fetched the copper basin: "But... Madam isn't..." She swallowed her words mid-sentence and only stole a glance at Zhao Tong.
"Stop talking nonsense!" Zhao Tong glared, "Saving people is the most important thing!"
The two maids didn't dare ask any more questions and quickly scooped up some hot water. Yuzhu found a clean cloth to pad the edge of the basin, while Baozhu took out an oil-paper umbrella. "Let's take it over. Uncle Zhao, please serve my husband some food first."
But Zhao Tong had just learned about the replacement and was extremely curious, so how could he not follow? He ordered Fugui, who was at a loss, to serve the meal, and he hurriedly followed the two maids.
The rain was falling heavily. Two maids shared an umbrella and carefully carried the copper basin to the side hall. As soon as they reached the corridor, they heard the faint sobbing of a child. When they stepped into the side hall, they saw what was happening inside.
In the flickering candlelight, Qing Wu was half-kneeling on the ground, taking the girl's pulse. The silver needles on the girl's body gleamed coldly in the firelight. Her technique was quick and precise, and the tip of the needle trembled slightly.
"Ah!" Baozhu's hands trembled in shock, and the hot water in the copper basin almost spilled out. She subconsciously looked at Zhao Tong behind her, her eyes full of panic - why did the master take out the silver needle? If the housekeeper Zhao saw the flaw...
But Zhao Tong just stood at the door calmly, with no expression on his face: "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and send it in."
Baozhu and Yuzhu looked at each other, then went in with their heads held high. Qingwu looked up when he heard the voices and saw the two girls. His tense expression relaxed a little: "Leave it here. Go get some clean cloths and wet them to wipe the children's sweat."
"Yes, yes..." Baozhu stammered, her eyes constantly glancing at Zhao Tong's face. Strangely, seeing his wife like this, he remained calm and even took the initiative to ask if there was anything else he could help with.
Qing Wu met Zhao Tong's eyes, but didn't see any clues. After staring at each other for a few breaths, she said, "Uncle Zhao, please find me a table. It's not good for the child to lie on the ground all the time."
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Seeing this, Ah Zhu also said anxiously: "Butler Zhao, I will follow you!"
The two of them left the side hall, and Qingwu asked Baozhu and Yuzhu to find some clean clothes. "The children and Xiao Xingniang should change into dry clothes."
Xiao Xingniang tried to refuse, but was silenced by Qingwu's words, "If you also catch a cold and have a fever, who will take care of Xiao Xing?"
Hearing this, Xiao Xingniang hesitated for a moment, then took over the work from Yuzhu. "You two girls, go ahead and do your work. I'll help wipe the child's sweat."
Baozhu and Yuzhu handed the work to her, and they both went out and walked towards the side hall. Of course, they had to take the clothes for Xiaoxing and Xiaoxing's mother. When they arrived at their own room, Baozhu could not bear it any longer.
He grabbed Yuzhu's sleeve and lowered his voice: "Why doesn't Uncle Zhao react at all? Madam clearly..." Madam showed off her medical skills, but Butler Zhao turned a blind eye.
"Hush!" Yuzhu was calm and unwilling to say more. "Don't think about it. Let's talk less about the masters' affairs. The more we talk, the more mistakes we make."
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