Denghuaxiao

Chapter 204 Visiting the Qi family

 At night, the lights in Lipu were on.

The West Street was quiet. Yin Zheng closed the door of the medical clinic and returned to the courtyard with a lamp. As soon as he entered the house, he saw Lu Zhu sitting on the couch packing clothes.

Cui Min has been imprisoned, and Lu Xu is temporarily suspended from his post. However, Qi Yutai is still mad and ill. From tomorrow, Lu Xu will visit the Grand Master's Mansion to treat Qi Yutai.

Lu Zong packed up very slowly, folding the clothes neatly one by one, along with a few velvet flowers that Yin Zheng had made for her. Yin Zheng looked at them and suddenly felt a little sad.

"Girl," she said softly, "tomorrow you are going to the Grand Master's Mansion. The Qi family is not easy to get along with, and there are many people there, so it will be difficult to do anything. Otherwise, I will go with you."

 Lu Zhuo shook his head.

"The Qi family is different. There are people watching everywhere. You can't help me much if you go there. Instead, it will drag me down."

These words were a little ruthless, so Yin Zheng remained silent.

Lu Zhu folded the bag, turned around to get the medical kit, and put some regular medicines into the medical kit.

Cui Min went to jail faster than expected.

 The Taishi Mansion's actions were very clean and neat.

　　It used to be that Cui Min had the Taishi Mansion as his backer, so it was not easy to overthrow him. Now it is better for the Taishi Mansion to do it himself.

 Qi Qing asked Lu Huo if Miao Liangfang wanted to return to the Medical Official Hospital. As long as Miao Liangfang wanted to, he could still return to the position of deputy hospital envoy.

 But Miao Liangfang refused.

"Xiao Lu, I'm getting old." Miao Liangfang leaned on a cane, his expression was as peaceful as ever before, and he looked at her with a smile, "I have no ambitions in my heart, and in the future I just want to live in peace and contentment. Just listen to the weather and be my doctor in a down-to-earth manner."

“There is a saying that goes well: the forests and springs are high, the salt collectors are poor, and the officials and prisoners are all worried about themselves.”

"How about being rich? How about being noble? You can have fun in leisure, and the world is as wide as a pot!"

 He refused firmly.

Lu Zhuo did not force it.

 Everyone has his or her own ambitions, and the same person may have completely different choices twenty years ago and twenty years later.

Yin Zheng watched her sorting out the medicine box and couldn't help but say: "Girl, I'm still worried. The Medical Officer's Hospital has Medical Officer Lin and Medical Officer Ji to help, but you are the only one in the Taishi Mansion. Otherwise... Looking for help from Master Xiao Pei?"

 “What are you doing with him?”

"Master Pei has many people under his command. I read in the storybook that those princes and generals always have a few omnipotent guards. Let him give one to you and hide it in the Grand Master's Mansion. If you are in danger, I can still protect you."

Lu Chen was speechless for a moment and said: "This is too outrageous. You should read less of it in the future. The Taishi Mansion is heavily guarded and different from the Medical Officer's Court. It is not easy for him to arrange for people to enter."

"Furthermore," Lu Zhu closed the medical box, "I owe Pei Yunying a lot of favors. If I continue to pay more, I will soon be unable to pay them back."

"Let's give him a gift before he can get it." Yin Zheng still didn't give up, "The recipient is short-handed, so let's give him some generous gifts. It's better not to help after collecting the things."

"Girl, do you know what Mr. Pei likes on weekdays? Let's ask Shopkeeper Du to count his money in advance and collect some money to buy some expensive gifts. If his birthday is the best day, when is his birthday?"

　　　 Lu Tong.

 She really doesn’t know this.

“My birthday is one month after my sister’s birthday, on August 19th. Why, do you want to celebrate it for me?”

A man's voice suddenly came from behind them. The two of them looked at the sound and saw Pei Yunying standing at the door, looking at Lu Zhu leisurely.

Lu Zhen frowned: "How did you get in?"

He smiled and glanced outside, as if he was a little disgusted. "This medical center is indeed not as well-guarded as the Grand Master's Mansion. I knocked on the door for a long time, but no one answered. I was afraid that something would happen to you, so I came in."

 Lu Shu was speechless.

The four-year-old child of Tailor Ge’s family in the shop in front of West Street has recently gone to school, but has not learned his homework well. At night, the noise of children crying, parents scolding, and chickens and dogs jumping around covers everything. It is really hard to hear someone knocking on the door.

Yin Zheng's eyes wandered around the two of them, then smiled and stood up and said, "Master Pei is here. I'll go to the kitchen to make a pot of hot tea." After saying that, he quietly exited the room and opened the door before leaving. On.

Pei Yunying walked into the room, sat down in front of the round table, and put the bamboo basket in his hand on the table.

 Lu Huan asked: "What is this?"

 “Jasmine cake.”

Lu Zhen's eyes moved and he looked at him: "The one from Shidingxuan?"

Pei Yunying hummed: "I was passing by and there happened to be some leftovers, so I bought a box."

 Lu Yan was silent.

The fragrance of jasmine mixed with the sugar juice of the cakes gradually exudes a sweet smell from the bamboo basket, which is particularly attractive at night.

He glanced at Lu Huo: "It's just a box of fragrant cakes, and it's not expensive. Why do you look like that?"

Lu Zhen retracted his thoughts: "It's already late, and the palace commander is still running around. Haven't you heard of the principles of cultivating and calming the mind?" She reminded, "Staying up late will kill you."

Pei Yunying laughed and said nonchalantly: "Just die, everyone is destined to die."

 Lu Huan: “…”

Seeing that she was speechless, he laughed instead, but his tone was more serious: "Are you going to the Grand Master's Mansion?"

"yes."

"Why did you go to Qi's house?" Pei Yunying paused before continuing: "I thought you wanted to use Cui Min's hand to kill Qi Yutai."

 Handing questionable prescriptions to people who plagiarize them kills two birds with one stone.

Lu Yan lowered his eyes: "It would be too easy for him to die without knowing anything."

Pei Yun raised his eyebrows and said, "Did you enter the Grand Master's Mansion to poison him?"

 “No,” said Lu Yan, “I will cure him.”

 Her voice was calm in the dim light.

 “The madman will not be punished, only the sane person will be punished. At least he should be sober before he dies.”

Pei Yunying frowned slightly.

The woman sat at the table, staring at the medical box in front of her with lowered eyebrows. Her black hair and white skirt looked like a light ink painting.

Like it will disappear at any time.

After a moment of silence, he reminded in a low voice: "Qi Qing is not a fool. Starting yesterday, someone has been sent to Sunan to check your details."

 Lu Zhuo raised his eyes.

"I've asked people to deal with it, but even if I can't find out the details, Qi Qing has already suspected you. Before, he had asked people to check the Lu family in Changwu County."

 “Qi Qing is very keen.”

 The room was quiet for a moment.

Lu Zhen laughed instead.

"I know."

She said: "When he came to Renxin Medical Center before, he tested me once. Even if he goes to Sunan to investigate, he can't find anything. At most, it proves that what I said is the truth."

"Qi Qing knew that I had ulterior motives, but he had no choice, because I was the only one who could save Qi Yutai. In his eyes, I was a pariah who was smart and daring to make deals with high-ranking people. He despised me, so I took advantage of him. "

Pei Yunying stared at her: "What are your plans after entering the Grand Master's Mansion?"

 “Attack the strong with the strong, separate the close with the close, disperse the masses with the masses. I always have my own way.”

 “But it’s too dangerous for you to be alone.”

“Master,” Lu Huo said, “In this world, some parents murder and set fire for their children, while some children avenge their parents. It’s fair.”

 “Revenge is always dangerous.”

"It's different this time." Pei Yunying looked at her, his eyes were smiling, but his tone was rare and solemn, "When you go to the Grand Master's Mansion, you are putting yourself in danger alone. He can take action against you at any time. If something happens to you, there will be people around you." No one can save you."

 “I’ll let someone sneak into the Grand Master’s Mansion to help you.” He said.

As soon as these words came out, Lu Zhuo was stunned for a moment.

By some strange coincidence, what Yin Zheng said just now suddenly came to mind.

"I read in the storybook that princes and generals always have several omnipotent guards under their command. Let him give one to you."

It turns out that what sounds outrageous is actually true?

Does Pei Yunying really have an omnipotent bodyguard?

She was thinking to herself until the person in front of her stretched out his hand and waved it in front of her eyes before she came back to her senses.

"No need." She composed herself and said, "I can do it myself."

Pei Yunying looked at her for a while and then suddenly said: "Did you forget something?"

"What?"

 “You are my creditor and can pay me at any time.”

 He raised his eyes and looked at Lu Huan, "As long as you say it, I will do it."

 Lu Zong paused.

A few bright lights shone on his face, and the young man's eyes were as dark as the thick night outside Shengjing's window, and he stared at her quietly.

 Serious tone and soft eyes.

It seems that even if she makes a ridiculous request at this moment, he will agree without hesitation.

In the oil lamp on the table, the flickering flame swayed slightly, and Lu Zhen's heart also swayed slightly.

 There is a sweet aroma slowly drifting along the wind. It is the fragrance of jasmine cake.

She suddenly lowered her eyes and tightened her grip on the strap of the medical box. When she raised her head again, she had a calm look on her face.

"The grace of saving lives is precious, and favors should be used wisely. I will have more important things in the future that I want to ask the palace commander for help. When that happens, I will not be polite to the palace commander."

Pei Yunying's eyes flashed: "What's the matter?"

"I can't tell you now. When the time comes, the palace commander will know."

He looked at Lu Zhuo and said, "Mysterious." Finally, he was worried and asked again, "Is your plan to deal with the Grand Master's Mansion reliable? Do you really not need help?"

 Lu Zhuo shook his head.

“The commander-in-chief has also heard a saying, Mo Yan, if you are hot, the fire will burn out in a moment and the ashes will be extinguished.”

She smiled: "When things go to extremes, they will turn upside down, and when things go to extremes, they will perish. It's time for some people to perish."

 …

 It was already late at night when I left Renxin Medical Center.

 The cries of children being beaten at the entrance of the temple have all disappeared, and there is no one on West Street. Pei Yunying returned to the Palace Commander's Mansion, and Xiao Zhufeng was about to get up and leave.

Seeing him coming back, Xiao Zhufeng asked: "Where have you been so late?"

Pei Yunying ignored him, only called Qing Feng, and ordered: "Send one of the nails that I prepared for the Qi family before."

Qing Feng was stunned for a moment, then said nervously: "Sir, do you want to take action in advance?"

"no."

After a pause, Pei Yunying said: "Tomorrow Lu Zhuo will go to the Grand Master's Mansion to treat Qi Yutai and protect her secretly."

　　　…”

 Qingfeng took the order and left. Xiao Zhufeng glanced at him without hesitation, and finally sighed.

“If His Highness knew what you were like, he would definitely regret dragging you into this.”

“…You don’t look very calm now.”

Pei Yunying ignored him, her lowered eyelashes looked a bit gloomy under the light.

Although Lu Zhuo said he didn’t need help, he still felt uneasy.

She came to the Taishi's mansion alone, just like a sheep entering a tiger's mouth.

Simply…

It was even more nerve-wracking than going into danger alone.

 …

 It was sunny the next day.

In the Grand Master's Mansion, there are banana trees in front of the window. There is a young woman sitting under the window. She has a thin incense stick and a shining beaded skirt. She is holding a scroll in her hand and is looking out the window in a daze.

The maid Qiangwei beside her came in with a plate of snacks and said with a smile: "Miss, I didn't use much of the food in the early morning. The kitchen made the jasmine pancakes that Miss used to love. Could you try it, Miss?"

Qi Huaying glanced at it absently and shook his head slightly.

  Qiangwei and the maid next to her looked at each other, feeling a little embarrassed about each other.

 Qi Huaying frowned.

 The Qi family has been in trouble recently.

It seems that since the hunting in Huangmaogang, there has been nothing joyful.

First of all, Huang Maogang's long-time guard squadron Wei Zhong got involved with the Taishi Mansion, which caused Qi Qing to be repeatedly targeted in the court. Then Qi Yutai was hit by a fire in Fengle Building, and he lost his soul in shock. The whole Yanzhi Alley saw that he was going crazy. Rumors gradually spread outside that Qi Yutai was crazy. Fortunately, he gradually regained consciousness.

However, a few days before he woke up, Qi Yutai fell ill again. The courtyard of Taishi's Mansion was filled with the bitter smell of soup and medicine every day. For fear of causing trouble, Qi Huaying rarely left the house.

 He felt depressed and his appetite was not very good. No matter how the kitchen changed, Qi Huaying continued to lose weight day by day.

“Brother, are you feeling better today?” she asked the maid next to her sideways.

Qiangwei shook her head, "I still can't recognize people when I wake up in the morning."

 Qi Huaying sighed.

“I don’t know what my father thought, but when Cui Yuan was in trouble, he didn’t help him.”

Cui Min had an accident two days ago.

 Qi Huaying was also surprised when he learned about this.

 Qi Yutai has always been diagnosed and treated by Cui Min. A few years ago, Qi Yutai was injured and there was a fire in Fengle Building. It was only after Cui Min came to treat Qi Yutai that he regained consciousness. Even if Cui Min had it, at least now he is Qi Yutai's savior and should not be jailed at this time.

Without Cui Min, the son of the Ji family who has the best medical skills in the medical hospital now is considered to be the young master of the Ji family. However, his father has never been friendly to the Ji family. Qi Huaying has also heard that he is honest and upright. If it is an ordinary disease, it will be fine. It just happened to be epilepsy.

She asked: "Qiangwei, do you know who the new medical officer is to treat my brother?"

Qiangwei hesitated and replied softly: "Actually... I just saw the new medical officer when I passed by the courtyard."

Qi Huaying looked at her suspiciously: "Who is it?"

"It's...Medical Officer Lu, the man who killed the young master's beloved dog earlier."

 Qi Huaying was stunned.

"What?"

 …

 Under the long corridor, Lu Huan was walking forward with the guide.

Summer is approaching dusk, and thousands of flowers are in bloom. The gardens of Taishi Mansion are exquisite. The pavilions, pavilions and ponds are all exquisitely arranged, but they are not overly gorgeous. At a glance, the gates are elegant and clean, and the pavilions are clean and beautiful.

The mother-in-law led Lu Zong into a courtyard, stopped outside the door, knocked on the door a few times, and said, "Medical Officer Lu is here."

The door was opened, and Lu Zhuo walked in with a medical box on his back. As soon as he entered the room, a snow-white object flew towards her. She quickly avoided it with her quick eyes and hands. The object gently grazed her forehead, leaving a trace of thorns. pain.

Qi Yutai’s horrified cry suddenly sounded in his ears: “Let me go—”

 The next moment, another woman exclaimed: "Brother!"

 A woman in rich clothes hurriedly ran in outside the door and was about to rush in front of Qi Yutai. She was stopped by people in the room. The nearest maid said anxiously: "Miss, no, the master is still ill now, I'm afraid I'll hurt you."

 “Brother’s hands are injured!” The woman’s voice was anxious and she stopped rushing forward.

 Lu Zhen looked forward.

Several servants held down the frantic Qi Yutai, and the soup was smashed on the ground. Someone was taking the broken porcelain pieces away from Qi Yutai's hand. Probably because he broke the medicine bowl, Qi Yutai's finger was cut. Someone was bandaging him at this moment. Lu Zhuo touched the stinging forehead and glanced at the corner of the porcelain shard that fell at his feet.

 Just now, Qi Yutai threw this.

 She looked at the woman who was looking at Qi Yutai with concern.

This should be Miss Qi’s family, Qi Huaying.

From the hurried glance, Lu Yan was the first time to observe the Miss Qi family. It seems that Qi Huayi and Qi Yutai are deeply affectionate. It is no wonder that Qi Yutai will be upset for the aggrieved sister.

After a pause, Lu Zhuo stepped forward and said, "Leave two people to help me hold Mr. Qi down, and the rest will go out first. I want to treat Mr. Qi."

Her voice was calm, Qi Huaying looked at her.

Lu Yan let her look at him calmly.

“But there are only two people in the house, what should we do if something happens?” Qi Huaying asked.

Before Lu Zhuo could speak, the short old housekeeper standing in the room spoke first after hearing this.

"It doesn't matter." He walked up to Lu Yan, bowed his head slightly, and looked very respectful. "The master has told me in advance that everything will be in accordance with Medical Officer Lu's instructions." He raised his hand to the people behind him. Except for the two guards around Qi Yutai, everyone else bowed their heads. Exit the house.

 The broken porcelain pieces on the ground were also cleaned up.

“Miss, please go back first,” the old housekeeper said with a smile.

 Qi Huaying glanced at Qi Yutai worriedly, then at Lu Yun, then turned around and went out without saying anything.

"Medical Officer Lu," the old housekeeper looked at Lu Huan again, "The young master acted like a child when he first got sick. If there is anything inappropriate, please Medical Officer Lu to take more care of him."

 Lu Xu said he didn't dare.

"In this case," the old housekeeper bowed, "the young master will be entrusted to you to take care of him."

 He retreated and the door closed again.

 Lu Zhuo turned his head and looked at Qi Yutai.

Qi Yutai was restrained by two people beside her, looking at her with fear in their eyes.

 “Don’t come over here!” he screamed, kicking his legs as hard as he could, in a sharp and weird tone, “Don’t come over here—”

 Lu Zong looked at her gently.

 “Don’t be afraid, Mr. Qi.”

 She smiled: "I'm here to treat you."

 …

 The night is getting darker.

 In the study room, the light is dim.

The old housekeeper entered the room, walked behind the person at the table, and whispered: "Master, the young master has gone to bed."

Qi Qing nodded: "Okay."

 He said nothing. The butler took the initiative to speak.

“After Lu Zhuo entered the house during the day, he checked the young master’s pulse condition, changed the prescription, and then decoction and acupuncture... He tried his best, and the two guards kept watching, but they never found anything wrong.”

 It is always dangerous for a strange medical officer to enter Qi's house and treat Qi Yutai.

Even though Cui Min is not good at medicine, the Qi family has raised him for many years and he is an obedient dog.

 This new wild dog is different.

If you don’t know the details, where you came from, and even the purpose is vague, you should always be vigilant.

 Hence, the guards in the house were all carefully selected. If she dared to do something unexpected to Qi Yutai, blood would immediately be spilled on the spot.

“Is the young master getting better?” Qi Qing asked.

"…No."

Qi Qing sighed.

"Lets see."

 He looked at the dark Buddhist beads in his hand and closed his eyes slightly.

 “Keep an eye on her.”

 “Yes, sir.”

 …

 The curtains on the bed are lowered, and the person on the bed breathes evenly.

 Lu Zong sat on the threshold outside the house, lowering his head to eat.

 The meals delivered in the evening were completely cold by late night. When Qi Yutai was ill, she couldn't rest for a moment, and even had to find a break to eat. At this moment, Qi Yutai, who had been crazy for a day, was exhausted and fell asleep. She could finally sit down and rest for a moment.

 The food in Taishi Mansion is exquisite, but the taste becomes weird when it gets cold.

 She swallowed carefully, turning a blind eye to the scrutinizing eyes of the guards in Qi Yutai's house behind her.

The housekeeper said: The sick Qi Yutai looks like a child, which is really beautifying. The sick Qi Yutai looks like a devil. Perhaps, he is a devil.

She had to face this man's panic and lies at any time. Sometimes Qi Yutai would wake up suddenly when the needle was pricked halfway. Men are stronger than women. The two guards in Qi Yutai's house may be afraid of hurting him and did not control him. Use all your strength.

 Decoction, give medicine, acupuncture, soothe...

Now Lu Chen understands why Cui Min, who has always been steady and shrewd, became ill and sought medical treatment in a hurry after Qi Yutai became ill, losing his usual calmness. Why did Cui Min's hair turn gray in just a few days after the Fengle Tower fire?

Sleep less and think more, and the mind and body are exhausted. It is difficult for ordinary doctors to bear this devastation.

 She finished her meal quickly, and the maid took away the dishes and took her to the next room to freshen up. The Taishi Mansion asked her to guard Qi Yutai all night to prevent Qi Yutai from getting sick at night.

Lu Zhen simply freshened up, looked in the mirror and sprinkled a thin layer of medicinal powder on the forehead that was scratched by Qi Yutai during the day. Then he entered the room, where the maid had already set up the bedding for her.

The small bed was set up near the door of the room. It was a very short couch. Once Qi Yutai woke up at night, she could immediately go up to check, but she would not be too close. If she had evil intentions, the guards would not have time to stop her.

Lu Zong got on the couch and pulled up the quilt.

 The Qi family acted like this and let her live in the same house with Qi Yutai and other men. They planned to sacrifice her reputation. How to get married in the future may become a problem.

However, she doesn’t care about this either.

Lu Zong turned over and touched the hairpin in his hair.

Hibiscus flowers and leaves are slender. In the dark, they look clean and look like fresh snow.