"... In short, after drinking this medicine, the fever will be reduced tomorrow or tomorrow. I will have to take a pulse and prescribe a few more prescriptions. Madam, I think it will be fine." The doctor with white hair and beard wrote After writing the last word of the prescription, he gently blew on the ink and said respectfully.
From behind the embroidery curtain came the tired but delicate voice of a female family member: "I'm tired."
"Don't dare, don't dare." The doctor was sincerely humble. Suoyan Town is just a small town under the jurisdiction of Chang County. To put it bluntly, no one from the gentry clan has settled here even if it comes from a side branch. The most proud family in the town for more than ten years is a servant of the Wei family in Fengzhou. It is said that when he sold himself into the Wei family, he was lucky enough to become a steward, and he was able to return home in fine clothes. He built a gorgeous mansion in Suoyan Town, which became the first-class lintel in the town.
The servant was managing some property for the Wei family in Chang County, fifty miles away. His parents had passed away, so his brothers, nephews, wives and daughters lived in this house. Due to the collapse of the etiquette system in the Wei Dynasty over the years, although this family gained power by being a servant of the Wei family, they usually behaved like other wealthy families, wearing brocade and jade, all over their bodies, and showing off their power when going out. I don’t know how much I did. Everyone in this town is wary of them.
This doctor is a native of Suoyan Town, and his family has grown up in Suoyan Town. He has always been respectful to the family and did not dare to offend him at all.
But this time he was called over for a medical visit, and saw with his own eyes that the previously arrogant family in the town were serving a few strangers with trepidation and almost groveling.
When I was talking to Mr. Deng, who was said to be the patient's brother, in the front hall, I heard the maid behind me whisper that the eldest lady of the master's family had arrived... Isn't the master of the Shi family the Wei family of Fengzhou? A servant of the Wei family asked everyone in Suoyan Town to serve him carelessly. The eldest lady of the Wei family - what kind of noble status is that
Not to mention that although Mr. Deng was dusty, his clothes were even damaged in a few places, and his face was full of worry, his demeanor did not look like that of an ordinary person...
How dare the doctor be negligent
At that moment, he explained many taboo points in caring for patients in detail. The person who spoke before behind the embroidery screen whispered to the maid to write it down, saying: "There is another person, the maid in front of me, who is next door. Please call the doctor." Go and have a look too.”
After the doctor prescribed Yan Ge, Wei Changying ordered Shi Man'er, the daughter of the Shi family who came to serve him specially: "Give him five taels of silver. Also, let him go to the front yard to look at the injured guard. "
Shi Man'er was usually quite pampered at home, but she also knew the importance. She knew that the people who came to the door this time were all noble and extraordinary, and that Mrs. Wei in front of her was the eldest daughter of her father's family. If she didn't seize this opportunity, her father would Shi Lin is serving people for nothing! Therefore, although I feel that the doctor usually only pays dozens of dollars for a visit, how much does it cost to add medicine? Besides, with the power of the Shi family here, if they don’t give money, how dare this doctor not try his best? The reward of five taels of silver was too much, but he did not dare to disobey and said obediently: "Yes."
After asking Shi Man'er to send the doctor away, Wei Changying told Shi Li'er, another daughter of the Shi family: "Did you write down everything the doctor just said? Take good care of Sister Deng and Yan Ge, and don't be negligent in the slightest!"
Shi Lier, who was also severely reminded by her elders that she must take this opportunity to leave a good impression on the eldest lady of the host family, said respectfully: "Yes!"
Wei Changying saw that they were still paying attention, nodded slightly, stood up, and took the remaining two daughters Shi Xian'er and Shi Qing'er sent by the Shi family to the front hall.
Deng Zongqi, who had no intention of changing clothes or resting, was waiting anxiously accompanied by Pei Yu.
Seeing Wei Changying come out, Deng Zongqi hurriedly asked: "Sister-in-law Wei, Wanwan her?"
"Xiangzhi, don't be anxious." Wei Changying nodded to him and consoled him, "The doctor said, take the prescription just prescribed first, and you will be able to reduce your fever tomorrow and the next day. When the fever subsides, then Just change the recipe and eat a few times and it will be fine.”
Deng Zongqi breathed a sigh of relief and said gratefully: "Thank you, Sister-in-law Wei."
"That's what I said, it's my turn to thank you this time." Wei Changying's eyes darkened, he glanced at Pei Yu, who also hadn't changed or rested, and said warmly, "This Suoyan Town has never been attacked by soldiers or bandits before. The invasion is peaceful. Now that we're here, let's take a rest before doing anything else. Now that Wanwan has confirmed that everything is fine, Xiangzhi and Tufen, you all should go and get some sleep. Thanks for your hard work."
Although this house belongs to the Shi family, the current head of the Shi family, Shi Lin, is a servant of the Wei family. Now that Wei Changying, a Miss Wei family, is here, she is considered the owner of this place. Of course, she will entertain people like Deng Zongqi. .
Hearing this, Pei Yu nodded and said, "What my sister-in-law said is, brother Xiang, let's go to the guest house to clean up. Don't ask my sister-in-law to worry about us."
After saying that, he handed over and left.
Wei Changying actually had something to eat after arriving at Shi's house, and then waited for the doctor to diagnose Deng Wanwan and Yange. Then he went to the front hall to tell Deng Zongqi, and at this moment he persuaded Pei Yu and Deng Zongqi to rest, and then returned to the backyard by himself. The Shi family arranged a room for her, and she was so tired that she fell asleep.
But what she didn't know was that on the way to the guest house with Deng Zongqi, Pei Yu waved away the servants of the Shi family and asked Deng Zongqi in a low voice: "When we were on our way today, before I explored the way back, Sister-in-law Wei asked you to come to the car. ?”
Deng Zongqi frowned and said, "What do you mean by this? This is the Shi family!"
"There is no one around, let alone even a few words. Since she is a servant of Sister-in-law Wei's natal family, how can it be detrimental to her?" Pei Yu snorted, with a hint of hostility in his face, "Don't forget that you found someone in the imperial capital. The words you promised when you were young!"
He reminded coldly, "You said you just wanted to save Sister-in-law Wei and had no other intentions! And Sister-in-law Wei even... doesn't know that you have any intentions for her!"
"At that time, Wanwan had a severe cough, and Sister-in-law Gu discussed with Sister-in-law Wei that she wanted to try her luck with Sister-in-law Wei's medicine. So she asked me to come to the car to discuss it." Deng Zongqi said coldly, "In full view of everyone, in the car And Sister Gu, the eldest daughter of the Shen family, and Wanwan, what do you think I can do and say! Besides, I know what I am doing!"
Pei Yu snorted: "You know what you are doing? Before the city was broken, you didn't follow the Deng family and went to the Zhou family to find your sister. You actually went to the Pei family to find our couple and go with you. The Shen family wanted someone... Although you made an excuse in front of the Pei family at the time, saying that except for my family who would bring a female dependent, Rouzhang, the other families didn't bring any female dependents, so it would be much more convenient for you to take Wanwan with me... But how shrewd Brother Yaoye is! I’m afraid he can figure out your thoughts after hearing a few words about what happened this time!
"... He has known it for a long time." Deng Zongqi was silent for a moment and said calmly.
Pei Yu was startled and said, "What?"
"When Wanwan left the cabinet, the gift he gave me was an implicit reminder of this." Deng Zongqi said lightly, "You underestimate Brother Yaoye too much."
A strange look flashed in Pei Yu's eyes and he said, "Then what do you want to do now?" He warned, "I think Sister-in-law Wei is a decent person, and they already have two sons. We are both from a famous family in the world. Although you are quite marginalized in the Deng family, but After all, he is the legitimate son of our sect, and his future is uncertain, so don’t let yourself be fooled! Don’t let Sister Wei and Brother Yao get in trouble for your own selfish reasons!”
Deng Zongqi said coldly: "You don't need to tell me this, I know it!" After a pause, he whispered, "If I hadn't been worried this time... that I would leave with Mrs. Su for the whole festival, how would I have gone to my sister-in-law Gu to be my concubine? ? Don't worry, Yao Ye has already left me some dignity. Even if he doesn't know about it yet, I don't want to hurt anyone. I just want to save her. When there is news about Yao Ye, you and Ziyang. Send her to Xunyaoye with Miss Sun, the eldest daughter of the Shen family, and I will find a reason to stay - Wanwan is not in good health and needs to rest, this is a ready excuse."
"It's best like this." Although he said it sincerely, Pei Yu didn't completely believe it. He said calmly, "Back then, Liu Youzhao's weapon was tampered with during the imperial martial arts performance. If Brother Yaoye hadn't used his own weapon to I have already been killed by Liu Youzhao, so I have no choice but to save Brother Yaoye's wife, even if it goes against the wishes of my father and clan members, I don't want anyone to covet Mrs. Wei! No matter how secretly you covet it!"
After saying this, Pei Yu flicked his sleeves and walked away.
Deng Zongqi clenched his fist hard, but a smile appeared on his lips... Even if Pei Tudi regards me as his enemy now, at least, you are still alive at this moment...
He was relieved and happy here.
Pei Yu was afraid that he would not be able to repay Shen Zangfeng, so he warned him. However, he and his wife and uncle Gu Xinian who were traveling with him also became suspicious. He left Deng Zongqi behind and ran to find Gu Xinian - Gu Xinian was not like them all worried about him. As soon as he entered Shi's house, he asked for water to bathe and change clothes, then he had a good meal and fell asleep comfortably.
Unfortunately, he was woken up by his brother-in-law who was shaking him in the middle of his sleep. The second son of the Gu family thought that something terrible had happened. He subconsciously went to touch the sword on the bedside, but suddenly he heard Pei Yu solemnly ask: "Second son." Brother, why are you traveling with us? Do you have some inappropriate thoughts about Sister Wei?"
"..." Gu Xinian was suddenly frightened and woke up. He looked at Pei Yu in shock and said, "You, you, you... what did you say?!"
Seeing that the brother-in-law looked solemn and had no intention of joking at all - is it possible to joke about saying this again? Gu Xinian wanted to slap him twice to wake him up: "What did you call me?"
"Second brother," Pei Yu said seriously, "But Brother Yaoye has been helpful to me in saving my life. Even though you are my second brother..."
Gu Xinian groaned and said: "You still know that you call me second brother? I am your second brother who married you! Then why should I go with you? Of course it is to take care of Rou Zhang! Sister-in-law Wei... are you crazy? You can ask this question! Do you think everyone is Deng Xiangzhi?”
Pei Yu didn't think he was crazy at all, and said calmly: "But Rouzhang has already left the cabinet, and the second brother is still unmarried. What's more, I take care of Rouzhang, but the second brother doesn't go with the Gu family and insists on going with us... "
"Our eldest brother is not in the imperial capital anyway. As long as he is here, the Gu family will have a successor. What do I have to worry about?" Gu Xinian laughed angrily. This time he really couldn't help it. He raised his leg and kicked Pei He staggered angrily and said angrily, "I haven't met a lady I'm close to, and I haven't married yet. The elders of the Gu family haven't said anything, so what are you worried about! And you said you take care of Rou Zhang - every family in the imperial capital Including the Gu family’s breakout, how do I know if your Pei family will bully Rou Zhang like the Shen family did?”
"...But didn't you see Rou Zhang in the team when we set off?" Pei Yu was scolded and said calmly, "She is not only my wife but also my biological cousin. How could I leave her behind?"
Gu Xinian sneered: "What if you killed her and pushed her to the Rong people along the way, and snatched her rouge horse?!"
"..." This time, Pei Yu was so angry that he wanted to beat him... (To be continued)