Qi Yuan did not care about momentary gains or losses.
Wang Chan’s health was getting better day by day, and her mood even more so. The banquet at the Eldest Princess’s residence, originally the Wang family had intended to decline first, but Wang Chan herself stopped them.
Originally, Madam Lu was still very worried: “It hasn’t been long since the incident. If you go out now, I’m afraid some ill-intentioned people will say unpleasant things…”
She wanted to say it would be better to wait.
But Wang Chan smiled and firmly shook her head. “Mother, sooner or later there will be a day when I have to go out and meet people. There’s never a time when one is fully prepared.”
Thinking of what Qi Yuan had said before, Wang Chan paused and softly added, “Mother, everything will pass.”
She could not hide at home for a lifetime.
At the side, Old Madam Wang strongly agreed and nodded upon hearing this. “I think Ah Chan makes sense. She hasn’t done anything wrong, why shouldn’t she go? She should go, go happily, and have a good time!”
After Madam He’s incident, the Wang family had stepped forward to handle her burial and also sent a letter to the He family in Song City, asking He Shengchang’s father, who was also Old Madam Wang’s nephew, to come to the capital.
Wei Qingyang’s killing had been witnessed by many, and she had already been detained by the Shuntian Prefecture.
Since that was the case, there was nothing to fear, Wang Chan was not someone who couldn’t face people.
Madam Lu had still been somewhat uneasy at first, but hearing both Wang Chan and Old Madam Wang say this, she nodded. “Since Mother says so, then Ah Chan may go. When you go, have a good time.”
She let out a heavy sigh of relief. After Wang Chan cheered and returned to her own courtyard, Madam Lu choked with emotion and said to Old Madam Wang, “We really must thank Yuan Jie’er. If not for Yuan Jie’er, I wouldn’t even dare dream of today.”
Old Madam Wang leaned against the cushion. Seeing her choking up and knowing she had truly been terrified, she nodded under the blanket. “For Ah Chan to become acquainted with Yuan Jie’er is her good fortune; for Yuan Jie’er to be close to our Wang family is also our Wang family’s good fortune.”
“In the future, just treat Yuan Jie’er better.” Old Madam Wang looked at her deeply. “Yuan Jie’er is someone with great ability.”
Madam Lu hurriedly wiped her tears and agreed. “Yes, Mother, rest assured. From now on I will treat Yuan Jie’er as my own daughter. Whatever Ah Chan has, I will also prepare a share for her.”
The Wang family intended to practically enshrine Qi Yuan, yet Qi Yuan herself did not care much about it.
She soon went to see Divine Doctor Xue.
Hearing that Qi Yuan had returned, Divine Doctor Xue widened his eyes, then felt it was too obvious and coughed lightly. “She really is capable.”
Liujin let out a hey and felt that Divine Doctor Xue sounded somewhat sarcastic. “Whether Miss Qi is capable or not, you should know best, shouldn’t you?”
Divine Doctor Xue’s face immediately stiffened.
Second Madam Qi heard that Qi Yuan had invited Divine Doctor Xue out and immediately rushed over without even finishing her meal, looking anxiously at Qi Yuan.
Qi Yuan gave her a reassuring glance. “Second Aunt need not be afraid. It’s nothing, I only asked him to come to inquire about Changting’s current condition.”
Second Madam Qi was somewhat absent-minded and could not truly remain calm.
Second Master Qi soon arrived as well. He supported Second Madam Qi, nodded to her, and gently patted her hand.
The two exchanged a glance, both seeing the worry in each other’s eyes.
Before long, Divine Doctor Xue was also led in by Liujin.
At first glance, he saw Qi Yuan seated at the head and could not help muttering inwardly.
She really had a tough fate, time and again playing Qi Wang in circles.
After being brought back to the capital by Chunsheng, he had not gone out again and had devoted himself entirely to treating Qi Changting’s leg, so he did not know about Qi Wang’s situation.
But now, seeing Qi Yuan appear before him, he did not need to ask further, he already knew Qi Wang’s ending could not have been good.
Qi Yuan was as straightforward as ever. Upon seeing him, she asked directly, “Divine Doctor Xue, how is my younger brother’s condition now?”
Second Madam Qi immediately gripped Second Master Qi’s wrist tightly, barely maintaining composure.
Although Divine Doctor Xue was muttering inwardly, when it came to patients he was honest.
He nodded. “In another ten days or half a month, the leg should be healed. In the future, when the weather turns cold or rainy, bone pain will probably be unavoidable.”
Second Master Qi’s voice trembled. “Th-then… does that mean he can walk?”
“Of course he can walk, not only walk, he can run.” Divine Doctor Xue glanced at him irritably. “Didn’t I already tell you when I came that it could be treated?”
Did they still not believe him?!
Second Master Qi nearly lost his breath. Hearing this, his eyes reddened, and he suddenly knelt toward Divine Doctor Xue.
Divine Doctor Xue was startled and somewhat uncomfortable. “Enough, enough. Doctors treat illnesses, it’s only natural. You are not refusing to pay the consultation fee, so why kneel to me? Get up!”
Qi Yuan glanced at Liujin. Liujin quickly stepped forward and helped Second Master Qi up.
Second Madam Qi also loosened her grip on her clothing and let out a sigh of relief, choking with emotion as she thanked Divine Doctor Xue.
Qi Yuan comforted Second Madam Qi and Second Master Qi for a few sentences, then said softly, “Grandfather and Grandmother must also be concerned about this matter. I still have a few words to say to Divine Doctor Xue. Why don’t Second Uncle and Second Aunt go tell Grandfather and Grandmother this good news?”
At her words, both of them reacted and quickly agreed.
After they left, Qi Yuan looked at Divine Doctor Xue, then rose and gave him a respectful bow.
Divine Doctor Xue was startled and somewhat uneasy. “This…”
Qi Yuan smiled. “Divine Doctor has treated my younger brother’s injuries. It is only natural for me to treat you with courtesy. There is no need to be polite.”
Comparing inwardly the difference between Qi Wang and Qi Yuan, Divine Doctor Xue had to admit Qi Yuan’s attitude toward him was much better.
He understood the purpose of Qi Yuan calling him here.
She wanted him to know that the Qi family was treating him as a lifesaving benefactor.
Divine Doctor Xue suddenly felt somewhat uncomfortable. “You’re being too polite, I’m not used to it.”
Qi Yuan laughed softly, then turned and picked up a box from the table and handed it to him.
Divine Doctor Xue was puzzled. “Consultation fee?”
He took it and opened it. When he saw what was inside, his eyes widened immediately. He looked at Qi Yuan in disbelief and asked in shock, “Y-you… how did you obtain this item?”
Qi Yuan lowered her eyes, then curled her lips slightly. “Divine Doctor Xue, I heard that back then it was for this copy of Jinkui Yaolue that you were hunted, and afterward you were saved by Duke Chu’s residence. Now, I return this book to you.”
Divine Doctor Xue gripped the book tightly. After an unknown length of time, he suddenly dropped to his knees with a thud.
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