Chapter Forty-Three: Afraid You Have Ideas

  He Lan Min's eyes took in Chen Yi's brief moment of contemplation, and he couldn't help but interrupt to ask: "Young Master Chen, are you really from Yue State? Is this your first time in Chang'an?"

  Chen Yi nodded without hesitation, "That's right, I'm here in Chang'an for the first time, and something unexpected happened on my way to Chang'an..." He didn't continue speaking, not only because he didn't want to tell these things to He Lan siblings who had just met him, but also because he didn't know how to describe this matter.

  He Lan Minzhi inquired about Chen Yi's situation from Sun Simiao, and seeing Chen Yi's hesitant expression, she couldn't help but be curious again, asking: "Young Master Chen, I heard that you fell off a cliff and got injured, and many things can't be remembered, including who you are..."

  He Lan Minzhi's inquiry surprised Chen Yi, and he immediately knew that this must have been said by Sun Simiao. He didn't know what Sun Simiao and He Lan Minzhi had discussed, but since the other asked, he could only reply: "Yes, many things can't be remembered, and the followers are also lost, don't know life or death, haven't met until now... Alas! I have been searching in Chang'an City for over a month, but it was all in vain!"

  He Lan Minzhi and He Lan Minyue exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes.

  "Ah, I see," He Lan Min said with a hint of embarrassment: "Please forgive me, Chen Gongzi. I didn't intentionally bring up this matter, just out of curiosity... Ah, yes! As it happens, I have some connections within the city of Chang'an and am not unfamiliar with the officialdom either. I'm sure your attendants are also searching for you in the city. Let me help you make some inquiries, and we should be able to get some news!"

  Chen Yi smiled and didn't refuse, "Then thank you, Mr. He Lan!"

  He Lan Minyue was about to ask something else, but she stopped talking after seeing He Lan Minzhi's special gaze at her.

  Chen Yi also understood the siblings' thoughts and didn't bring the topic back to himself, but instead talked about other things. In the end, he still brought the conversation back to Wu Shun's illness. He once again comforted the siblings who had become tense when talking about Wu Shun's illness, telling them not to worry.

  "Lord He Lan, I'll go in and check on the lady's condition again. It's been over an hour since she took her medicine, let's see how she's recovering!"

  Chen Yi's proposal was approved by He Lan Minzhi, and the three of them stood up and walked into Wu Shun's inner chamber in a single file, walking very lightly to the bedside. Chen Yi took out his medical equipment and, with the help of two maidservants, listened to Wu Shun's breathing and heartbeat, checked her physical symptoms and body temperature. What made him feel relieved was that a series of physical cooling measures had taken effect, and Wu Shun's body temperature had dropped significantly. Later on, perhaps due to the effect of the medicinal soup, when Chen Yi was listening to Wu Shun's back breathing sounds, she actually opened her eyes and looked around, but she didn't have the strength to speak, and her gaze was dull and lifeless. After looking at Chen Yi for a long time, he still didn't feel anything special.

  Chen Yi saw that Wu Shun's physical condition had recovered quite well and could open his eyes, so he was very happy. He immediately ordered the maids to bring a bowl of salt water with sugar added to feed Wu Shun.

  Fever and dehydration, water must be replenished. Since Wu Shun had vomiting, there was a loss of electrolytes, which also need to be replenished. Additionally, Wu Shun hadn't eaten for a long time, so energy needed to be replenished too. Although the sweetened saline solution didn't taste good, it could help replenish water, electrolytes and energy, aiding in the patient's recovery.

  In later times, the physiological saline solution used for hanging needles also serves this purpose!

  Wu Shun opened his eyes and recognized them, and he could speak vaguely. His fever had also subsided a lot. He Lan Min's brother and sister felt much more at ease. They quietly exited the inner chamber under Chen Yi's instructions, letting Wu Shun rest well again.

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  After leaving the inner chamber, He Lan Minzi hesitated for a moment and said with some embarrassment: "Young Master Chen, I have something urgent to attend to and need to go out for a bit. Would you mind staying at the manor for a while longer? After a while, please help my mother with another examination. I'll be back soon! Just let my sister and the steward keep you company and if there's anything you need, just instruct them!"

  He Lan Minzhi suddenly said he wanted to go out and take care of something, which made Chen Yi a little surprised. However, he didn't ask what he was going to do, but smiled and agreed: "He Lan Gongzi has something to attend to, I'll stay here for a while longer, wait until the medicine takes effect, then take another look at your mother's condition, think about whether or not we need to change the prescription. Once I confirm that your mother is fine, I'll leave!"

  He Lan Minzhi wanted to explain why he had to go out, but seeing that Chen Yi didn't have any intention of inquiring, he swallowed his words back and politely said a couple more sentences. He quietly reminded He Lan Minyue of two things, then once again called the elegant and steady housekeeper He Lanping to come in and wait for Chen Yi's orders.

  After arranging things properly, He Lan Minzi apologized to Chen Yi again and quickly walked out. Soon, the sound of urgent horseshoes echoed.

  There were still three people in the house, but He Lan Min had been replaced by He Lan Ping. With this high-ranking servant present, the situation became quite delicate. Chen Yi didn't know what to do or what orders to give He Lan Ping, and he also didn't know what to say to He Lan Min in front of He Lan Ping.

  "Ping Bo, you go ahead and attend to your duties first. I'll keep Chen Gongzi company for now. If anything comes up later, I'll call for you!" He Lan Minyue was an extremely intelligent person and immediately sensed the unusual atmosphere in the room, so she ordered He Lan Ping to take care of things.

  Hae Lan-ping was the most powerful servant in the mansion, and except for some particularly important matters, he was in charge of all major and minor affairs. With Wu Shun ill, there were even more things to take care of, and originally, he shouldn't have been staying here waiting for orders. Upon hearing Hae Lan-min's words, he didn't hesitate at all, made a bowing apology, and retreated out, leaving the other several capable servants waiting outside.

  He Lanping left, Chen Yi suddenly felt relieved, and He Lanyue also seemed to let out a sigh of relief.

  "Miss He Lan, I just came down to see your mother and didn't see you. Where were you?" Chen Yi asked after He Lan Minyue smiled sweetly at him. When facing He Lan Minyue, he didn't feel particularly awkward, and this question was also asked very casually. He didn't know if it was that inexplicable sense of familiarity between them.

  "My brother just now was afraid you'd be startled, so he had me hide while you were examining my mother..." He Lan Minyue said with some embarrassment.

  "Why should I be surprised?" Chen Yi was a bit puzzled, then suddenly enlightened, "The first time I saw you, your brother said you were his younger brother. Now you've become a little girl, I'll definitely be surprised! Your brother didn't want me to be surprised, so he had you hide!"

  "No," said He Lan Minyue, shaking her head. "We didn't tell you the truth that day because we were afraid you'd have ideas and blame us for deceiving you..."

  He Lan Minyue didn't know either, He Lan Min's real reason for letting her hide.