Chapter 316: Chapter 316: Maybe I Have Other Ailments
Spring light was warm and soaked through layers of lush foliage, casting spotty shadows below in a mix of illusion and reality.
Cui Yun led Xie Xun to Doctor Ni’s courtyard.
Doctor Ni, busy drying herbs, glanced at the two, finally fixing his gaze on Shen Hua behind them.
He immediately stood up dutifully and said, "Miss Shen, please sit down for the pulse diagnosis."
Perhaps he was being sensitive. He vaguely saw a guilt in Shen Hua.
Shen Hua thought that such a matter could be hidden temporarily but not forever, so she solemnly sat down by the stone table.
Doctor Ni approached, about to reach out.
"Wait."
The girl interrupted.
Shen Hua coughed lightly, her eyes intently fixed on Xie Xun, "After the pulse diagnosis, the result might be shocking to you, you must control your emotions."
Xie Xun reassured, "I am prepared. It’s good news as long as your health is improving."
No, you don’t understand.
Shen Hua felt conflicted and glanced at Cui Yun.
The man stood there openly and honestly.
Meanwhile, Doctor Ni’s hand did not proceed. Shen Hua retreated slightly, feigning calm, "Perhaps Heir Xie could hand over his sword to me for safekeeping first?"
Doctor Ni: Will this ever end?
He said impatiently, "Miss Shen, I am extremely concerned about your condition. What are you implying? Do you doubt my medical skills?"
Shen Hua’s heart pounded like a drum as she took a deep breath and stretched out her wrist, resigning herself to fate.
Finally cooperating, Doctor Ni delicately felt her pulse.
As Xie Xun anxiously waited, time seemed exceptionally long. After what seemed like forever, Doctor Ni finally withdrew his hand.
"How is it?"
Xie Xun asked eagerly, evidently placing great importance on Shen Hua, which caused Doctor Ni to frown deeply.
Before Doctor Ni could speak, the girl preempted.
"Doctor Ni."
"Try to phrase it gently. Some words can be very hurtful."
Doctor Ni, puzzled, said, "Why be gentle about such joyous news? I am confident in your treatment and it can be completely cured!"
Shen Hua: ?
The girl held her breath, "That’s it?"
"Otherwise, take another look? Maybe I have other issues."
Doctor Ni angrily retorted, "How can you not trust me? Am I going to tarnish my own reputation?!"
Shen Hua slowly turned to Cui Yun, and he nodded at her without hiding anymore.
She understood and was very angry!
The girl clenched her brows tightly.
"Doctor Ni, how long will Miss Shen need to recuperate before she is completely well?"
The white-haired Doctor Ni immediately proudly. Cui Yun lightly said, "I reckon that Miss Shen needs at least half a year to stabilize completely, but my medical skills are not refined, I cannot guarantee. Since Heir Xie is here personally, you should speak the truth."
Doctor Ni: ?
Half a year? Is that a disdain for his medical skills? Miss Shen has already stabilized, and after a few more months of medication, she could be cut off completely.
The chronic weakness since childhood, he has also treated it in this prescription.
A bit more recuperation, and she’ll be perfectly healthy!
As for the unrefined medical skills?
Forget it, those people at the Imperial Hospital, probably none of them compare to Cui Yun.
Xie Xun, however, was overwhelmed with joy.
"She can be completely healed in half a year?"
His Yangyang, finally going to be alright?
Doctor Ni: ...
He was indeed a clever man, flawlessly covering for Cui Yun, and he nodded to Xie Xun.
"Indeed."
"Every word the Marquis said is true."
Xie Xun added, "These past few days, her sleep has decreased, she has not vomited blood anymore, her complexion looks rosy, and there are no other uncomfortable reactions. She looks no different from an ordinary person now."
Ni Kang spoke gravely, "This is just an appearance. It’s the same as her previous fake pulse."
He continued, "Rushing things will not achieve anything, this matter cannot be rushed. I could increase the dosage, but Miss Shen’s body is weak, I fear it might backfire. Treating a disease requires the most cautious approach, especially if we want to cure it at the root. Miss Shen has been sick for so many years, there’s no hurry to cure her within half a year. Now that we finally see some initial effects, we must continue; we absolutely cannot stop now."
Shen Hua quickly nodded in agreement.
Xie Xun, feeling relieved from the bottom of his heart, felt as if a heavy shackle was lifted from his chest.
But... does Shen Hua have to stay under Cui Yun’s watch for another half year?
After leaving the Marquis Yangling Mansion, he was still deeply furrowing his brows, contemplating his next move.
After seeing off Xie Xun, Shen Hua, with a cold face, turned toward Cui Yun.
Cui Yun said softly, "I shouldn’t have kept it from you."
Shen Hua was furious!
"Since you had instructed Doctor Ni to help conceal it from the beginning, why didn’t you tell me? You made me so anxious."
Cui Yun had not anticipated her reaction.
He rubbed his forehead.
It’s not right to keep deceiving her just because she’s unknowing.
After all... that would be truly despicable.
A distressed woman is capable of biting.
Moreover, he always wanted her willing consent. Some jokes also need to be stopped in good time.
Just then, a servant from Old Master Cui’s side hurried over, running and arriving breathlessly with sweat all on his forehead.
"Sir, the Old Master wants to see you."
He deliberately revealed, "I sense something is very wrong."
Cui Yun’s brow creased, "I’ll go see my grandfather first."
The study’s windows were closed, blocking a large portion of the light, making the room somewhat dark.
Cui Yun entered and respectfully greeted, "Grandfather."
Old Master Cui waved his hand, sparing him the formalities.
Cui Yun’s gaze slowly fell upon the solitary book on the desk, which was sent to him by Ji Qing when he returned to the mansion.
"Is there something improper with this solitary book on chess?"
"Given to you by the Third Prince?" Old Master Cui merely asked.
"Yes."
Old Master Cui didn’t turn to look at Cui Yun, "He has indeed taken much effort."
He paused before adding, "Next time you see him, convey my regards on my behalf."
Cui Yun sensed something was wrong.
However, Old Master Cui in the next moment said, "I heard from your mother that the day after tomorrow is your brother-in-law’s father’s birthday. The Qiao Family is very upright, quiet, and when your sister-in-law joined their family, she probably didn’t even have anyone to talk to. Back in the day, your brother bought them a house. He even arranged servants for them, but he rejected everything."
"Later, there was also an idea of inviting him to stay at the mansion, but he refused that too. He fears that your sister-in-law might not stand straight in her in-laws’ house. People are sticking to morals, and our Cui family should do so too."
"Tomorrow, personally take Ah Si and Rong along, and bring the gifts prepared by your grandmother and mother. You handle things cautiously; Grandfather feels reassured."
Cui Yun’s eyes flickered.
His instinct told him that Old Master Cui calling him over was not just for this matter.
"Grandfather, you—"
Old Master Cui interrupted him, "Go down now. Your grandmother has mentioned you often; go greet her."
To his side, the sound of departing footsteps.
Once Cui Yun exited the study, he sternly instructed Ying Yi, "Go investigate."
Inside the study.
Old Master Cui’s hand was pressing on the desk, and the other hovered over the scorching solitary book; his face, deeply marked by the trials of time, showed no mercy, and revealed his helplessness.
Since Cui Yun took up the position of Minister of Ministry of Justice, Old Master Cui had not felt this heavy-hearted as he did today, even agitated... uncertain by a junior.