The wife of Marquis Pingjin and others were trembling with fear at the sight, but Xiaocao did not even blink. While twisting the silver needle, she continued to ask Marquis Pingjin about his feelings, for example, the range of pain.
That's not all. Afterwards, she also asked Pingjin Hou to stand up and do some bending movements forward, backward, left and right. Even if Pingjin Hou couldn't do it, she would occasionally "help" him. Pingjin Hou looked absolutely miserable. He once suspected that Xiaocao was deliberately taking the opportunity to make trouble for him, but he had no evidence. However, seeing her serious face, he might be overthinking it.
After some inspection, Xiaocao had a rough idea in his mind.
Then there are the arms and legs, which are even simpler. No matter what Xiaocao asked him to do, Pingjin Hou would cooperate very well, even if some of the movements looked funny and damaged his image.
"Okay."
By the time Xiaocao said these three words, Pingjinhou was already soaked all over, as if he had been fished out of the water. However, when he was putting on his clothes, he suddenly felt a little lighter. When he looked at Xiaocao again, his eyes were very different. This girl might really be a miracle doctor.
Was Xiaocao's complicated inspection just an inspection? Of course not. Although she was a little ruthless because she felt unhappy, she would never lose her sense of proportion and knew clearly what was most important.
"Little girl, how are my old injuries doing?" Marquis Pingjin asked with some caution and hope.
—This name changes quickly. It seems that they are not that close. Don’t call them that.
"If the Marquis must go to the Northern Frontier, then I suggest that you bring two deputy generals who can hold the situation, just in case." Xiaocao said this not for the Marquis of Pingjin, but for the soldiers in the Northern Frontier.
Pingjin Hou heard the implication of Xiaocao's words. At least it could meet his minimum requirements - not hinder the march, that is, he could ride a horse and arrange strategic deployments, and his daily life would not be affected - a strong light burst out in his eyes, and although it quickly disappeared, the joy on his face was still visible.
"Of course I will listen to the advice of the miracle doctor." Taking two people with him could solve some of the problems he was facing now. However, with two more deputy generals, they would likely compete with him for power when they reached the northern border, leading to internal strife. He had to be extremely careful in choosing these people.
Hearing this, Xiaocao's face looked better. "I'll go and prepare medicine for you. You should take it orally and apply it externally in the days before you leave the Imperial City. I'll give you the prescription after we leave the Imperial City. You can have someone make it into a plaster. You'll have to work hard for the first month. After a month, your injuries will improve significantly. You'll need to use another prescription after a month. You can take it with you. After three months, you'll need to use another prescription. This way, you'll have to take half a year in total. You'll be able to recover by at least 70%, and in the best case, 90%. As for the rest, given your age, if you can go back another 10 or 20 years, you might be able to recover."
"Even if it's 70%, it's enough." Pingjin Hou was really happy at this moment. "Little girl, what I said before is absolutely true. If you need anything in the future, I will use the power of Pingjin Hou Mansion."
Xiao Cao nodded indifferently, "My Lord, before changing the medicine, it would be best if you could write to me and tell me the specific situation. I will see if I need to adjust the medicine, which will help you recover better."
"Thank you for your help."
"It's my job. Now that I've taken over, I should be responsible for it. - I'll go get the medicine first."
Xiaocao left, and the people who were serving her also left, leaving only the Pingjin Marquis and his wife in the room.
"Why did you hide the Marquis's health condition from me?" Thinking of what Xiaocao had said just now, the wife of Marquis Pingjin felt extremely guilty. She didn't even realize her husband's condition, and he had to endure it all by himself.
Pingjin Hou smiled indifferently, "It's already like that, why should you worry. But it will recover soon, madam, don't worry. - This time the favor is really great, and our two families are also in-laws. After Bo Chen gets married, you can treat his wife better and repay the favor. In the future... As long as it's not a rebellion, there's nothing wrong with helping the Wen family."
The wife of Marquis Pingjin nodded, and then told Marquis Pingjin about her situation.
Pingjin Hou frowned, "I didn't think so before, but now the people in the Imperial Hospital look more and more like a bunch of quacks. There are so many people, and they are so old, but they are not even as good as a little girl."
"Maybe the girl from the Wen family is talented. Anyway, it's our family's good luck to meet her."
"Speaking of which, the Wenren family is luckier. Wenren Taibo's son is a genius in studying, and this daughter is also so accomplished in medicine. She is really good at giving birth." Pingjin Hou expressed jealousy.
The wife of Pingjin Marquis was amused, "The Marquis's children are not bad either."
Pingjin Hou waved his hand, "Only our boss can barely get by, as for the others, let's not talk about them."
The wife of the Marquis of Pingjin smiled but said nothing. Perhaps she had resolved an important matter in her mind, and she felt much more relaxed. The servant said that the hot water was ready, "My Lord, go take a bath."
Over there, the wife of the Marquis of Pingjin was entertaining Han and Wenrenying, but Han was unhappy at the moment and didn't want to see anyone from the Marquis of Pingjin's mansion, so she sent the wife away and only asked her to keep two maids.
The prince's wife was also a person who could read the expressions on others and responded with a smile.
Han didn't say anything, and Wen Renying also remained silent.
It was not until the wife of Marquis Pingjin was supported and came over, and seeing the smile on her face, Han knew that her daughter had solved the problem of Marquis Pingjin again. They came here today just to see the wife of Marquis Pingjin.
It’s just that Han’s expression didn’t look very good.
The wife of Marquis Pingjin naturally would not show displeasure to Han at this moment. She was so attentive that she praised Xiaocao again and again. Compared with the last time when Marquis Pingjin celebrated his 50th birthday, her words this time were more exaggerated and of course more sincere. During the conversation, she told Han about the process of examining Xiaocao's injuries at the right time, and only then did Han's face not become so dark.
Lady Pingjin Marquis pulled Wenrenying again, as if she was her own daughter. Anyway, she had already decided to love Wenrenying as her own daughter, and even her own son had to stand aside.
It is said that one should not hit a smiling person, but Lady Pingjin Hou had touched her weak spot. Besides, things had come to this point, and if she kept a stern face, it would only ruin the reputation that her daughter Xuan'er had earned.
Han is definitely an expert in these aspects, and she knows how to handle them properly. She wants the entire Pingjin Marquis Mansion to be in debt to their family forever. It's ok when it's not needed, but when it's needed, especially when Xuan'er needs it, she will fight for it even if it means her death!
Han's tense face relaxed a little, and the wife of Marquis Pingjin became even happier.
The medicine for the wife of Marquis Pingjin was brought first, and she drank it in a few gulps without any hesitation.
After that, he chatted with Han, and he seemed like a good person, and his spirits were getting better and better.
This person is in high spirits because of the happy event, and the medicine may be slowly taking effect, so her current state doesn't seem too surprising.
Pingjin Hou only stayed in the imperial city for a few days, and Xiaocao made all the plasters at once.
After receiving it and taking a bath, Pingjin Hou had people stick the patches on various parts of his body. When they were first applied, they were still a little cold, but after a while they felt warm and comfortable. Pingjin Hou moved his arms and legs, and it turned out that he could move a wider range than before. They also said that the situation would improve significantly after a month, and Pingjin Hou thought that there was no need to wait until then.
Lady Pingjin Hou persuaded the mother and daughter to stay for dinner and asked the kitchen to prepare a very sumptuous meal, showing great hospitality.
During this period, Xiaocao also met the Prince of Pingjin Marquis and Hua Bochen. The two brothers were born of the same mother. Not only do they look different, but they also give people completely different feelings. The Prince of Pingjin Marquis looks calm and reliable, and treats people warmly and sincerely. To Xiaocao, a girl, he actually bowed three times to express his gratitude.
Although Hua Bochen also thanked Xiaocao, he probably did not tell him the real condition of his father's health. In addition, he had been detained at home since his father's last birthday and was not allowed to go out. Not only did he have to study all day, but he was also forced to take the imperial examinations. He looked a little listless and in low spirits.
Han's face turned so dark. Even though she didn't plan to keep this son-in-law, the engagement had not been cancelled after all. On the surface, standing in front of him were his future mother-in-law, future aunt, and fiancée. He looked like this. How could she not be angry
In comparison, the couple of Pingjin Marquis and his wife, as well as the couple of Pingjin Marquis's son, looked even darker. They were such a disgrace that they didn't know how to displease the Wen family. - They were now thinking of "selling their son" and "selling their brother".
The wife of Marquis Pingjin has always loved this son and feels itchy to touch him.
The Prince of Pingjin was usually very tolerant of his younger brother, but at this moment he couldn't help but want to kick him.
However, even if we want to deal with him, it is not the right time to do so. We should wait until we send the "relatives" away.
So Hua Bochen didn't know that he would face an even more miserable situation in the future. His father beat him up without saying a word, while his mother and brother just watched coldly without stopping him at all. It seemed as if all their protection in the past was fake. But he still didn't know what he had done wrong.
After Xiaocao and the others finished their meal, they didn’t stay any longer and went straight home.
Xiaocao was not tired, but Han insisted that she go to rest.
Han kept Wenren Ying and said, "Ying'er, I want to ask you what you think now. Do you want to cancel the engagement with Hua Bochen? Just based on the favor that Pingjin Marquis's Mansion owes your fourth sister, if you marry him, Pingjin Marquis and his wife will definitely protect you. Even if you don't allow Hua Bochen to have any woman other than you, I believe they will stand on your side. Even the wife of Pingjin Marquis's son will have to give in to you. It won't be a problem for you to live the same as at home. The only problem is that your relationship with Hua Bochen may not be very good. You can't count on him in your life."
Wen Renying lowered her head in silence. To be honest, she was really a little uncertain now. She had always been determined on Cheng Wenzheng, not because she liked him as a person, but because she wanted a "simple man". Cheng Wenzheng had the ability to make his wife have supreme glory. Wen Renying could actually get these without relying on her husband. Her fourth sister had paved her way too well. Hua Bochen was not a "simple man", and her fourth sister had turned him into a "simple man" through other means. Moreover, the Pingjin Marquis Mansion would not fall into decline. If she married him, her life would be completely different from her previous life. She could live a life that countless women envied.
Before going to Pingjin Marquis Mansion, she had never dared to think about this, but after a round, it turned out to be like this. Now, Pingjin Marquis Mansion is no longer a "dragon's den and tiger's lair" that people should avoid, but a blessed land. So, what should she choose
"Ying'er, because of your fourth sister's relationship, mother also asked for your own opinion on your marriage. If you have any ideas, just tell me directly, don't be embarrassed. It is not easy for a woman to win the heart of a man. You and your fourth sister grew up in a very different environment and experienced very different things. She has different ideas. We will not force her, but you have seen a lot of men and women in wealthy families. Moreover, sometimes it is not because the man is good that a woman can live well in her husband's family. In fact, many things in the husband's family can better enhance the status of a woman than men. So, mother hopes that you can think clearly. Do you want a comfortable environment to continue to live happily, or do you want to find true love? If it is the former, you can get it now, and if it is the latter, then your future is unknown."
Wen Renying is a little flustered now, she doesn't know how to choose. In fact, she is not looking for love between men and women, so it should be an easy choice. However, Cheng Wenzheng is her obsession to start over again in her life, and she has never wavered before. Now, caught off guard, it seems that there is a better choice. However, the reason why obsession is obsession is that it is not so easy to give up.
She still wanted to take revenge on Hua Bochen. Even now, the resentment in her heart had been reduced a lot, but if she let Hua Bochen go so easily, the last bit of resentment in her heart would never go away. Of course, if she married Hua Bochen, she would have more opportunities to take revenge on him, but this was not her main goal.
"You can think about it carefully. There is no need to rush. Now, if you choose to get married, then just wait. When the wedding date comes next year, you can marry in style. If you choose to cancel the engagement, it is also very easy. Your fourth sister has paved the way for you. You don't even need to do anything. You can cancel the engagement with just one word. You don't even need to worry about being at odds with the Pingjin Marquis's Mansion."
"Mom, let me think about it."
"Okay, think about it carefully. You can think about it for a few months, but it's better not to take that long. After all, if you choose to cancel the engagement, it will delay your search for another partner."
Wen Renying nodded, it was impossible to delay that long.