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  Yesterday was too lively, so today there are many people coming to buy medicine and see a doctor. Two senior brothers were sitting in the front hall, Lin Lan was preparing medicine in the backyard, busy for a whole morning, just about to take a break, Fu An came in.

  "Second Young Mistress, someone has come from the Pei University Scholar's residence and says they want to invite Second Young Mistress to go out and diagnose."

  Lin Lan furrowed her brow. Pei University Scholar was indeed Ming Yun's direct superior, and had always been very supportive of him. This time, Ming Yun's promotion was largely due to Pei University Scholar's efforts. Since it was an invitation from the Pei University Scholar's residence, she would have to go.

  "Who is it that's sick?" Lin Lan asked.

  "Little asked, it was Madame Pei, saying it was a migraine." Fu An replied.

  Lin Lan turned back and called out to Yin Liu who was busy: "Yin Liu, stop what you're doing for now, bring the medicine box and follow me to Scholar's Manor."

  In the Pei University scholar's residence, Pei Zhiqian sat in front of her mother's sickbed, urging her to take her medicine.

  "Girl, if you don't drink it now, it will get cold..."

  Mrs. Pei supported her forehead with one hand and said weakly: "I've been taking this medicine for several days, but I don't see any improvement at all. It's better not to take it!"

  "Fortunately, Dr. Hua has gone to Shaanxi; otherwise, we could ask him to change the prescription. Alternatively, let's invite another doctor to take a look!"

  Mrs. Pei sighed: "It's not that I haven't invited others, but none of them are as good as Dr. Hua, only his medicine has some effect."

  A maid came in and replied: "Madam, Miss, the master has sent me to inform you that he has invited Dr. Lin from Lin's clinic to come and see you, Madam. Dr. Lin will arrive soon."

  Pei Zhiqian was silent for a moment before asking, "Which Doctor Lin? Is it a female doctor?"

  The maid replied: "This slave is not clear."

  Mrs. Pei said lazily: "It must be Mrs. Mingyun, I've heard that her medical skills are not bad, but unfortunately, my illness is probably incurable even by the great god of medicine."

  "Mother, you're talking nonsense again."

  Madam Pei's eyes reddened.

  Pei Zhiyuan waved her hand to let the maid retreat, and softly comforted: "This time father was a bit excessive, but that woman is already pregnant. For so many years, father has been very fond of daughter... But mother also knows that in father's heart, he actually wants a son..."

  Mrs. Pei couldn't help but wipe away her tears and said in a choked voice: "There are three unfilial acts, and having no descendants is the worst. I know...

  "So, Father has made up his mind to bring that woman into the manor. Daughter knows Mother's heart is full of resentment, but things have come to this point, and discussing right or wrong is meaningless now. If you stubbornly refuse, it will only make Father feel more sympathetic towards that woman, and think that Mother is unreasonable. Mother should just give in to Father's wishes, and he will definitely be grateful. In the future, when that woman gives birth to a child, if it's a boy, he will surely be raised under Mother's name, and Mother's status will remain secure. Mother, take a step back and think about it, there's a whole world out there!

  Pei Zhiqian advised, feeling helpless in her heart as well. But what can she do? One is her own father, the other is her own mother, and criticizing either one of them would be inappropriate. She could only advise Mother to endure for now, and hope that in this life, a lifetime, and a whole world, there might still be a chance for a perfect couple."

  Madam Pei's expression was sorrowful: "The daughter understands what you said, it's just...the daughter is unwilling in her heart!"

  Pei Zhiqian sighed silently, she understood her mother's unwillingness to accept this. For so many years, her father and mother had been loving and devoted to each other, at home, her father listened to her mother in everything, and there was never another woman by his side. Now, suddenly a woman appeared out of nowhere, and she was even pregnant with a child. Her mother couldn't accept it for the time being, which was normal, but why did she have to torture herself half to death because of her father's mistake?

  Anger is anger, but advice must still be given. Pei Zhiqian said: "In the past few days, Mother has been ill and Father's heart hasn't been feeling well either. Every time he comes back to see you, he's been driven out by your cold words... Ah!"

  Just then, someone outside reported: "Lin Daifu has arrived."

  Pei Zhiyuan hastily pulled out a handkerchief and handed it to his mother to wipe away her tears: "Please come in!"

  Lin Lan heard the voice and knew it was Pei Zhiqian. She entered the inner room, and Pei Zhiqian stood up to greet her, slightly bowing her head and smiling softly: "I heard that you are Lin Dafu, I thought you might be Mrs. Li."

  Lin Lan bowed and returned the courtesy: "Miss Pei, it's been a long time."

  Pei Zhiyuan smiled silently, thinking that it had been a long time since she last saw me, but I had just seen her not long ago.

  Lin Lan's eyes slightly shifted as she bowed to Madame Pei on the bed: "I didn't know you were unwell, I should have come to visit earlier."

  Mrs. Pei wanted to sit up, but as soon as she moved her head, a wave of dizziness washed over her and she couldn't help but let out an "aiyo".

  Pei Zhiyuan tensely reached out to press down on her mother's shoulder: "Mother, don't move."

  Lin Lan saw Mrs. Pei's condition and thought that her hemiplegia was quite severe. She gave a signal to Yin Liu, who quickly opened the medicine box and handed over the pulse pillow to the young lady.

  "Miss Pei, please step aside for a moment, I need to take Grandmother's pulse."

  Pei Zhiqian stood up and let him pass, saying lightly: "Thanks."

  Lin Lan smiled and sat down to carefully diagnose Madame Pei's pulse. After a long while, she said: "Madame's illness is an old and stubborn one. Judging from your pulse, it appears that your liver has lost its nourishment, the liver yang is reversed and disturbing the upper orifices, causing the qi and blood to become disordered, leading to a headache."

  Outside, Lin Lan's medical skills were said to be incredibly amazing, but Pei Zhiqian had always been somewhat skeptical. Lin Lan was so young, and it was rare to see a doctor as skilled as Hua Shao at such a young age. Hua Shao's medical skills were renowned in the capital city, but Lin Lan seemed to have also treated the wife of Duke Jingbo. It seemed that there must be some exaggeration in the rumors. Now, hearing Lin Lan accurately diagnose the illness, Pei Zhiqian couldn't help but put aside his dismissive attitude and asked anxiously: "Is there a way to treat it?"

  "I can't guarantee a complete cure," Lin Lan said with a smile, "but alleviating the symptoms is still possible."

  Lin Lan stretched out her hand, and Yin Liu handed over the silver needle with great tacit understanding.

  "Junior will try acupuncture on the lady first, madam. Please close your eyes and just relax." Lin Lan's voice was soft and soothing, like a spring breeze, which helped to calm the patient's mood.

  Mrs. Pei looked at the long, slender silver needle and felt a bit apprehensive: "Must you administer acupuncture?"

  "Madam, don't worry, it won't hurt."

  Lin Lan removed the silver needle's poison, aimed at the rate valley hole, pierced the skin straight in for about an inch, then fanned and stabbed from the side of the rate valley hole to its front and back, three needles in a bamboo leaf shape, and then lifted and inserted.

  Pei Zhiyuan watched Lin Lan's needlework with bated breath, seeing that her mother only furrowed her brow slightly and could still endure it, and also saw that Lin Lan's needlework was skilled, she gradually relaxed.

  Half an hour later, Pei Zhiqian personally escorted Lin Lan out of the door.

  "Miss Pei doesn't need to see me off. I'll have the medicine sent over by one of the servants later, and from now on, I'll come every day after noon to administer the injection for Madame." Lin Lan said.

  "What a hassle! I had to call you all the way here and you won't even accept the consultation fee." Pei Zhiqian said with embarrassment.

  Lin Lan smiled and said, "If it's about the gold on that side, it's considered external. Lord Pei is Ming Yun's respected teacher and has always treated him with great kindness. This kindness cannot be repaid with money."

  Pei Zhiyuan was not a hypocritical person either, and said: "Thank you very much then."

  Watching Lin Lan's carriage disappear into the distance, Pei Ziqian thought to herself that maybe she was just being paranoid. After all, Lin Lan and Hua Shao were both from Apricot Forest, so it wasn't unusual for them to know each other. And on that day at Long Pavilion, Hua Shao had probably been on his way to the epidemic area in Shaanxi, perhaps they were discussing how to solve the epidemic situation.

  Mingyun is not around, busy during the day and doesn't feel like missing him that much, but at night, sleeping alone is really a bit uncomfortable, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep for a long time, sleep quality greatly reduced.

  The old lady learned that Linji had opened, and so many dignitaries came to congratulate her. Her mind changed, of course, she thought these people came to congratulate because of Mingyun's face, so if Linlan didn't work hard, it would be Mingyun's face that was lost in the end. Therefore, she repeatedly reminded Linlan to pay attention.

  It's been four days since Mingyun left home, Linlan returned a bit late today. As soon as she arrived at the mansion, she hastily changed her clothes and went to the Chao Hui Hall to pay respects to Old Lady.

  Today, Li Ze seems particularly happy. When he sees Lin Lan smile, he is exceptionally kind, and even the old lady is the same, only the old witch has a faint smile.

  "Lin Lan! And Ming Yun, why didn't you tell me about donating medicine to the Pingxi army? Today, the Emperor asked me for a conversation, and I was still in the dark." Li Ze said with a slight smile.

  Lin Lan smiled: "But just want to make a little effort, how dare to stir up trouble."

  Li Zha said with a hearty laugh: "Well said! Today, the Emperor highly praised He Mingyun's actions and will reward him when he returns to the capital."

  The old lady smiled and said: "As a subject of the emperor, loyalty to the monarch and love for the country is one's duty. In this regard, Mingyun has done very well."

  Lin Chengji flattered: "That's all thanks to Grandma's good teaching and Father's personal guidance."

  The two bootlickers looked quite comfortable, and the wrinkles at the corners of their eyes deepened a few more.

  Han's heart felt like it was being scratched by a cat's claw, why did good things always fall on Mingyun's head? Forcing herself to cheer up, she revealed a stiff smile: "Mingyun has been in Tianjin for four days now, how come he still hasn't returned? He just got promoted and should be doing his best, so why did he choose this time to go to Wansong Temple?"

  Li Zhe disagreed with her view: "Among the hundred good deeds, filial piety comes first. The current emperor also attaches great importance to filial piety. Mingyun's return to his mother is also a fulfillment of his filial duty as a son. Would the emperor blame him for that?"

  The old lady didn't like Ye Shi, but she still approved of Ming Yun's behavior and said indifferently: "Tianjin is very far away, it's not a place that can be returned in one or two days. The emperor has already granted leave, why bother with this idle mind."

  Han's family ate and drank, and said with a smile: "My daughter-in-law is also worried about Mingyun."

  Li Zha's father said with a smile: "Ming Yun is not a three-year-old child, besides, there are Wen Shan and Dong Zi following him, what's there to worry about?"

  Lin Lan felt a sense of satisfaction seeing the old witch's miserable appearance, the old witch was becoming more and more unpopular in this family, waiting for the movement from Shanxi to see how Li Ze would deal with her.

  After dinner, Li Dage took Li Ming to the study room to check his homework. As soon as Li Ming heard that he was going to check his homework, he hung his head in despair, like an eggplant that had been frostbitten.

  Ding Ruoyan said that some coughs had already left, Lin Lan was a bit tired and wanted to go back and rest early, but Han Shi said: "Lin Lan, stay for a moment, grandma has something to say."

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