Chapter 504 - 503: Heart Ailment

Chapter 504: Chapter 503: Heart Ailment

Madam Wu asked Banqiao to see Imperial Doctor Xing out.

Watching Mu Lianxiao and his wife accompanying Imperial Doctor Xing to Jingshui Hall, Madam Wu half-closed her eyes and said to Nanny Shan, "Strange as it seems, it’s not so strange anymore."

Nanny Shan’s breath paused.

Usually, around this time, Mrs. Zhou would have already appeared in Baijie Hall, but now she hadn’t shown up.

This was unusual, especially since Mu Lianxiao had returned from Tong City today, and with Mrs. Zhou’s character, she would be eager to see her son as soon as possible.

Mrs. Zhou didn’t come because she didn’t want Imperial Doctor Xing to examine her in front of Madam Wu.

Is it because she doesn’t know what the pulse diagnosis would reveal?

She fears that if anything happens, it might upset Madam Wu.

Madam Wu sighed, "What Mr. Xing said makes sense; if I die, I’m afraid there will be turmoil."

Nanny Shan forced a smile and whispered, "Old Madam, the Marquis is just being cautious."

"I understand, after what happened with Lian Kang, it makes sense to be cautious," Madam Wu’s voice was very tired. She pressed her fingertips to her brow and thought to herself that she would do the same if she were in his shoes. "I hope Lian Xiao and his family are not being petty, but if it turns out they are, I’d feel uncomfortable."

Nanny Shan lowered her eyes and said nothing more to persuade her.

Madam Wu’s mind was as clear as a mirror.

Mu Yuanmou could harm Mu Liankang all for the sake of the title. It’s impossible for him not to have any thoughts on Mu Lianxiao; to succeed, he’d naturally want to control the inner courtyard, too.

At that time, the household was managed by Mrs. Zhou, who was so exhausted that she coughed up blood...

Thinking back now, things might not be that simple.

Understanding these matters is one thing, but accepting them calmly is another.

Nanny Shan was the one who understood Madam Wu’s inner pain the most.

In Jingshui Hall, Mrs. Zhou was waiting for them.

Seeing Mu Lianxiao enter, a smile immediately appeared on Mrs. Zhou’s face: "Was the journey tiring?"

Mu Lianxiao smiled and said, "You know me, I can’t sit still. Previously, due to the back injury, I lay there unable to move, which made me uncomfortable all over. This trip to Tong City relaxed my muscles a lot."

Mrs. Zhou pursed her lips and gave Mu Lianxiao a reproachful look. She knew her son was trying to reassure her.

Imperial Doctor Xing was about to take Mrs. Zhou’s pulse, but she first asked about Mu Lianxiao’s injury: "Mr. Xing, has Lian Xiao’s injury fully healed?"

"Rest assured, the Marquis’s injury is no longer a concern." Imperial Doctor Xing said, then took out a welcome pillow from the medicine box and placed it on the small table.

Mrs. Zhou extended her hand.

Du Yunluo carefully observed the expression of Imperial Doctor Xing.

Mrs. Zhou’s severe illness with coughing blood happened several years ago. Even if it was caused by the second house’s doing, Du Yunluo wasn’t sure if Imperial Doctor Xing could still find out after all these years.

Imperial Doctor Xing carefully took her pulse and asked Mrs. Zhou many questions, finally saying, "Her heart and lungs have been damaged, though they have recovered quite a lot over the years. However, she suffered some emotional distress recently. Although there’s no stagnation, coughing up blood certainly harms the body."

Mu Lianxiao and Du Yunluo exchanged a look.

Du Yunluo saw anger in Mu Lianxiao’s eyes.

As an inner chamber woman, even if Mrs. Zhou was overworked, she shouldn’t have sustained damage to her heart and lungs.

It seems Mrs. Zhou’s ordeal with coughing up blood was definitely not due to overwork back then.

"Don’t experience excessive joy or sorrow in daily life; I think you know how to take care of yourself," said Imperial Doctor Xing.

Mrs. Zhou lowered her gaze.

She had been prepared for such a result, and upon hearing it, she felt more chilled than surprised, with only a sense of relief remaining.

No matter how much the second house did, the first house did not collapse.

Now, especially, they have inherited the title, and everything is progressing along its rightful path.

They can find out what has happened all these years, rather than being kept in the dark by the second house. Otherwise, they would die without knowing why.

As Imperial Doctor Xing packed the medicine box, he said to Du Yunluo, "Having been called back to the Capital after a dozen years, I must stay at least three to five days, or my old bones can’t take it.

Now that I’m here, I might as well keep busy. Whether in the household or your natal family, whoever needs an examination, just let me know.

Anyway, I’m eating Zhen Family’s food now, so I’m free to speak and not afraid to offend anyone."

Du Yunluo chuckled.

Since Imperial Doctor Xing was going to examine people in the household, he couldn’t ignore the fact that Lian Family is now ill.

Du Yunluo and Mu Lianxiao discussed it, then took Imperial Doctor Xing to Fengyu Courtyard.

She had not been to Fengyu Courtyard for a while and had never liked it.

As soon as she stepped in, a young maid greeted her brightly.

Du Yunluo noticed a strong medicinal smell.

Nanny Dong was standing under the veranda, hastily saluting Du Yunluo.

"Is the second aunt in the room?" Du Yunluo asked.

Nanny Dong nodded and quickly went inside to announce her arrival.

Lian Family lay against the pillow, weakly saying, "Lian Xiao’s wife? Why is she here?"

"There’s an old man in a wheelchair with Mrs. Du. Ma’am, it might be the Imperial Physician brought back by the Marquis from Tong City," Nanny Dong said.

Upon hearing the words "Imperial Physician," Lian Family’s heart started to pound with anxiety.

The Imperial Physician came to the house to treat Mrs. Zhou.

Lian Family was anxious, worrying that traces from back then might be discovered.

She didn’t want to meet Imperial Doctor Xing for fear that the secrets she harbored would be exposed.

Lian Family had always believed she hid things well, but lately, she was mentally and physically exhausted.

"Tell her I’m taking a nap," Lian Family whispered.

Nanny Dong looked at Nanny Zhu in embarrassment.

Nanny Zhu secretly sighed; this wasn’t the time to be napping, as even lunch hadn’t been served yet!

She reluctantly said, "Ma’am, Imperial Doctor Xing won’t just stay for one day. If you don’t see him today, tomorrow..."

Lian Family had no choice but to reluctantly agree.

Du Yunluo and Imperial Doctor Xing entered the room.

The medicinal smell was even stronger inside, making Du Yunluo knit her eyebrows.

Lian Family had no energy to deal with Du Yunluo, and Du Yunluo didn’t want to waste words on her; she just waited for Imperial Doctor Xing to examine her.

Imperial Doctor Xing squinted his eyes, and his tone was slightly somber: "There’s nothing seriously wrong with Ma’am’s body; you have a heart ailment, a mental block. Whatever medicine you take will be wasted."

Lian Family’s face turned pale.

Nanny Zhu quickly said, "The doctor is right; ever since our Mr. Si passed, the Madam hasn’t been well, simply due to missing him."

Imperial Doctor Xing chuckled, "As doctors, we can only see external symptoms; heart ailments can’t be treated. If you’re uncomfortable, instead of taking medicine, it’s better to frequently pray to the Bodhisattva for peace of mind. I’ll prescribe a calming and soothing medicine for the madam."

Lian Family opened her mouth wanting to say that taking anything would be a waste, so why even prescribe, but after glancing at Du Yunluo from the corner of her eye, she swallowed those words, "Thank you, doctor."

After leaving Fengyu Courtyard, Du Yunluo softly asked Imperial Doctor Xing, "Is there really nothing seriously wrong with my second aunt’s health?"

"I said she has heart disease because her heart is troubled," replied Imperial Doctor Xing.

Du Yunluo blinked and somewhat understood the meaning behind it, then smiled faintly: "The prescription you gave her, she probably won’t take it."

Imperial Doctor Xing sneered, "I’ve prescribed according to her symptoms. If she doesn’t take it, there’s nothing I can do. Her condition isn’t life-threatening."