Divine Doctor Xue had originally felt that he had been tricked into coming by Qi Yuan, and he had also worried that Qi Yuan might be another Qi Wang, after all, weren’t people in this world all the same? Outwardly speaking grand and righteous words, yet privately who didn’t have selfish motives?
With a divine doctor in the household, the whole family would have security, wouldn’t they?
Moreover, Qi Yuan’s methods were far more formidable than Qi Wang’s.
These days, Divine Doctor Xue had actually been thinking about how he should leave the Qi family once he had cured Qi Changting.
But now that this copy of Jinkui Yaolue had come into his hands, Divine Doctor Xue truly understood what sincerity meant.
Qi Yuan could have paid him consultation fees, or she could have forcibly kept him like Qi Wang had.
But she did not, she gave him the medical book that doctors across the world longed for!
Qi Yuan meaningfully helped Divine Doctor Xue to his feet. “Just as I said before, Divine Doctor Xue is a physician. A physician should not only treat one person or one family. I hope that in the future Divine Doctor Xue will, like Bian Que, Hua Tuo and Sun Simiao become renowned across the four seas.”
She smiled, her expression calm and open.
Divine Doctor Xue tightly gripped the medical text. Ignoring Qi Yuan’s attempt to stop him, he bowed again and solemnly said to Qi Yuan, “No matter where I go in the future, if Miss Qi ever has need of me, I will not refuse!”
With Divine Doctor Xue’s visit, everyone in the Qi family was finally reassured.
Old Madam Qi felt the heavy stone in her heart completely disappear, and she could not help saying to Qi Yuan, “Ever since Yuan Jie’er returned, I feel everything has gone smoothly. As expected, you truly are my lucky star.”
Qi Yuan smiled but did not reply.
It was because of her that Qi Changting had suffered this undeserved disaster; naturally she had to find a way to heal his injuries.
After discussing Qi Changting’s matter, Old Madam Qi brought up the banquet at the Eldest Princess’s residence again.
After learning that Qi Yuan had returned, the Eldest Princess had sent Jiang Mama several times, sending food and drink, and also quite a lot of clothing and fabrics.
It was clear how much she valued Qi Yuan.
Old Madam Qi was happy to see Qi Yuan maintain a good relationship with the Eldest Princess.
Especially since Qi Yuan would in the future become the Imperial Grandson Consort, it was even more necessary for her to have good relations within the imperial clan.
Being the Imperial Grandson Consort was not easy.
So when mentioning the Eldest Princess’s banquet, Old Madam Qi deliberately lowered her voice and said to Qi Yuan, “Oh right, there’s another matter I had intended to tell you, Lu Jintang’s marriage has already been arranged.”
The Eldest Princess had only this one child in her lifetime, so naturally she cared deeply about Lu Jintang.
The last time Wei Chang and Feng Jun caused trouble, the Eldest Princess had originally been selecting a match for Lu Jintang.
Qi Yuan had gone to Jiangxi for three months round trip; it was not surprising that Lu Jintang had married.
He was even older than the Crown Prince, and truly could not delay any longer.
Still, Qi Yuan found it somewhat strange. “Grandmother, Lu Jintang is not young anymore, whose family is the marriage with?”
Old Madam Qi coughed. “It’s the Zeng family from Langfang. For over three hundred years someone in their family has held official posts, they can be considered a prestigious clan.”
The Langfang Zeng family…
Qi Yuan had no impression, but still asked instinctively, “The bride is…?”
Old Madam Qi knew what she wanted to ask and said directly, “Nineteen years old. Both parents deceased. She was raised by the clan.”
Qi Yuan frowned.
Nineteen, and more than twenty years younger than Lu Jintang.
And an orphan raised by her clan, was this marriage truly what the girl herself wanted?
Or was it arranged by the Zeng family to curry favor with the Eldest Princess?
Seeing her silence, Old Madam Qi understood what she was thinking and said softly, “These things are common everywhere. For so many years the Eldest Princess’s only hope has been this son. Finally finding someone acceptable, of course she would try every way possible to make it happen.”
Qi Yuan fell into thought.
At this time, the Eldest Princess herself was happily asking Jiang Mama, “Did you see Yuan Jie’er? How has she been recently?”
Qi Yuan’s return made the Eldest Princess the happiest of all.
Jiang Mama smiled. “Unfortunately, I went three times but did not see Miss. I heard she has recently been going to the Wang residence often.”
She paused, then quickly added, “But I did meet Old Madam Qi. She said Miss is doing well.”
The Eldest Princess sighed. “I’ve been so busy lately that I’m completely dizzy.”
As she spoke, she glanced at the banquet menu and put it aside. “Now that Yuan Jie’er has returned, I should invite her to go with me to Baiyun Temple and also visit Ah Mo.”
Speaking of it, the Eldest Princess had not gone to Baiyun Temple for two months.
It was not that she did not want to go, she had simply been too busy.
Lu Jintang’s wedding alone had taken more than a month to prepare. Soon after, the Zeng bride was found to be pregnant, but the pregnancy was unstable, so recently the Eldest Princess had been occupied with household matters.
Jiang Mama quickly comforted her. “After three months the pregnancy will stabilize, and then Your Highness will not need to work so hard.”
At the mention of this, the Eldest Princess felt tired. “Sigh, I only hope everything goes smoothly. These days my heart has been hanging in suspense, I always feel uneasy.”
Jiang Mama immediately felt distressed. “Your Highness has worked too hard, seeking doctors and medicines everywhere… With such sincerity, the gods and buddhas in the heavens will surely see it. Please don’t worry, the young madam’s pregnancy will certainly be safe.”
The Eldest Princess forced a smile. “I originally truly did not want to interfere in this matter, but I owe someone a favor and had no other choice.”
As she spoke, she rubbed her brow. “After all, Zhou Wangfei helped me greatly. I can only repay kindness with kindness. Once this matter is over, our accounts will be settled.”
After a pause, the Eldest Princess finished writing her reply and handed it to Jiang Mama. “Later send this to Zhou Wang’s residence, say that I can only introduce the connection; whether it succeeds depends on the younger generation themselves.”
Just as she spoke, knocking sounded outside.
The Eldest Princess called for the person to enter.
The visitor was Zhang Mama from the Zeng bride’s side. As soon as she entered, she knelt and kowtowed. “Your Highness, the young madam has vomited again, and her condition is not very good.”
Hearing this, the Eldest Princess immediately stood up. “Wasn’t it said yesterday that she had improved? Why is it worse again?”
Zhang Mama was extremely frightened. “Yesterday she had indeed improved greatly, but today for some reason, whatever she eats she vomits, and she has even vomited blood…”
The Eldest Princess was utterly exhausted in both body and mind and hurriedly ordered someone to invite Imperial Physician Hu.
She could not help turning to Jiang Mama. “Go to the Zeng family and ask them to come, let them accompany Wenxiu and talk with her.”
Family from the natal home were always closer; the Eldest Princess was full of worry.
Jiang Mama quickly agreed and left.
The Eldest Princess sighed in agitation and went first to check on the Lady Zeng’s condition.
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