Ning Liancheng quickly said, "Didn't we just discuss this yesterday? The third child's eyes haven't healed yet. If she meets you now and mother and daughter embrace and cry, all Man'er's previous efforts will be in vain. Wait another two days, and you can see the third child."
"But I'm afraid there's no time." Madam Su had been ill for many years, and her temper was a bit stubborn. Usually, it wasn't noticeable, but once she set her mind on something, she would never back down.
"How can you say that! Man'er said you were in good health!"
Madam Su put on a stern face and said seriously, "That was a last burst of energy. I slept soundly all night yesterday. I didn't have insomnia or nightmares in the middle of the night. Old Ning, you know me. How many years has it been since I felt this relaxed?"
Ning Liancheng was torn between tears and laughter. "Because of this, you feel you're... and thus want to see the third child?"
Madam Su nodded honestly, "If it's any later, I fear I'll miss the chance."
"It's really not what you think; it's Man'er's medicine that's working," Ning Liancheng said patiently. "Not long ago, His Majesty was also unwell. The imperial physicians couldn't help, but Man'er stepped in and treated His Majesty! Now His Majesty is full of spirit and his ailments are gone, all thanks to Man'er's contributions. You are the same. It must be that we hadn't found a doctor as skilled as Man'er before, which is why your condition was delayed. Don't worry, with Man'er here, you won't have nightmares anymore, and your health will continue to improve."
Madam Su was still uneasy. "Really? You're not lying to me?"
"Of course, it's true. When have I ever lied to you?" His tone was very gentle, as if coaxing a child.
Li Man'er, standing by the door, thought for a moment and took the bowl of medicine to the side room.
She set the medicine aside to keep warm and remembered Ning Daocheng's background.
Was Ning Daocheng truly a barbarian? If he was, would Madam Su be unaware? Or perhaps, even if he was an adopted son, Madam Su treated him as her own, and over time, she genuinely came to see Ning Daocheng as her son.
Li Man'er couldn't figure it out, so she stopped thinking about it and decided to ask her maternal grandfather at an opportune moment.
She took the medicine bowl to Madam Su and had Granny Gui serve Madam Su the medicine.
Li Man'er took Madam Su's pulse and found that her body had changed significantly compared to before. All this was due to the spiritual mist spring water; she had added three drops at once. She had no choice; Madam Su's body was too frail and could pass away at any moment. To give her a few more years of life, Li Man'er had truly spared no expense.
"Grandmother's body is still very weak and needs more rest. However, when the sun is good at noon, you can go outside and bask in it for a short while. It will be beneficial for your health."
Ning Liancheng breathed a sigh of relief. "I told you you were overreacting; it's our Man'er's excellent medical skills."
"Man'er, is that true? Don't lie to your grandmother."
"I won't lie to you," Li Man'er said. "Grandmother, please rest assured!"
Madam Su finally nodded. "Alright, I'm still sleepy and want to sleep a bit longer. I'll go sunbathe at noon."
"Good!"
Li Man'er also accompanied her into the inner room and stayed by Madam Su's side until she fell asleep. Only then did she quietly leave with Ning Liancheng for the outer room.
"Man'er, tell your grandfather the truth, is your grandmother's illness really not serious?"
"Yes, I told you, Grandmother's illness is not serious. As long as she follows my method of treatment, she will surely be alright. Why are you suddenly asking?" Ning Liancheng used to trust her completely; why was he having doubts now?
Ning Liancheng, afraid Li Man'er would misunderstand, quickly explained, "Your grandmother's health has worsened in the past few years. Sleeping every night has become a big problem; she either has nightmares or stays awake until dawn. I never expected she would sleep so well with you."
"When I examined Grandmother yesterday, I found she had a condition of deficiency in both the heart and spleen, leading to insomnia and excessive dreams. The prescription has medicine specifically for this, and it seems to have taken effect quite quickly." Li Man'er had no psychological burden when deceiving Ning Liancheng; after all, she was doing it for Madam Su's well-being, and her intentions were pure.
"If you put it that way, I'm relieved."
Li Man'er whispered, "Grandfather, you stay here with Grandmother! I'll go check on my little uncle."
"Alright, go ahead!"
When Li Man'er arrived, Ning Qianjing was also there. The two brothers were talking, one sighing and the other constantly offering comfort.
"Don't overthink it, just get some good rest and recover your health. That way, you can provide some comfort to your mother when you see her."
"Third Uncle is right," Li Man'er said as soon as she entered. "Little Uncle, you've been missing all these years, and these have been the worst years for Grandmother's illness. If it weren't for you, she wouldn't have worn her body down like this. If you want to atone, you should get well soon." wap.kanshuwu.net
Ning Daocheng nodded. "I understand the道理..." He placed his hand on his leg and clenched it tightly into a fist.
Li Man'er glanced and understood the general situation.
It was similar to being shy about returning home; he felt guilty and therefore dared not face her.
"Little Uncle, you are Grandmother's antidote. She will get better if you do. Although your leg can't walk yet, would Grandmother dislike you?"
"Of course not, Man'er, why would you think that?" He paused after speaking, then seemed to realize something, a look of relief spreading across his face. "Man'er, your intentions are good, I understand."
Ning Qianjing also let out a sigh of relief. "You, you just had to have Man'er persuade you. I wore my lips out, and you wouldn't listen. You had to have Man'er sort you out."
With the matter out in the open, the atmosphere lightened.
In the afternoon, Ah Qi came with a message, stating that Qi Yihan would be coming later to pay his respects to Madam Su.
"Tell the Prince that my Grandmother is not well and cannot receive visitors for now. If he insists on coming, only my eldest uncle and little uncle can accompany him. My grandfather needs to be with Grandmother and is busy."
Well!
This young lady had quite a temper!
Ah Qi could only say, "This subordinate understands and will certainly convey the County Princess's words."
After Ah Qi left, Ning Qianjing asked nervously, "Man'er, you speaking to the Prince..."
She was truly impolite, not treating him as an outsider at all.
"Eldest Uncle, you'll get used to it," Li Man'er said.
Ning Qianjing clicked his tongue. "That's the Ninth Prince!" Could it be that he was also afraid of his wife?
"The Prince and I have a life-or-death friendship. He respects me, isn't that good?" Li Man'er said. "In front of outsiders, I also give the Prince face, but since we are all family, there's no need for such formalities."
Ning Qianjing was completely convinced.
What Li Man'er didn't expect was that in the evening, Qi Yihan not only came but also brought someone she absolutely didn't expect.
"Why are you here?" Li Man'er said unceremoniously, "You are not welcome here."