Chapter Forty-Seven: No Rush

  "Alright... I'll check on the lady again in a while, and see how her temperature and breathing are doing before deciding when to head back. If she's getting better, we can return to the inn by tomorrow; but if her condition takes a turn for the worse, I'll stay here and continue to come visit her over the next few days..."

  Although he said so, Chen Yi didn't want to stay here today. Although he was very interested in He Lan Min's brother and sister, as well as Wu Shun, the Korean lady, especially He Lan Min Yue who had just started a ambiguous relationship with him, but Ning Qing was alone at the inn, he wasn't at ease, so he wanted to go back and take a look. If he had to stay here tonight, he would also bring Ning Qing over, otherwise he wouldn't be at peace!

  "Mr. Chen, please be at ease, I will take care of everything!" He Lanming looked up at the sky and said with a hint of embarrassment: "Mr. Chen, it's already lunchtime, I'll instruct the servants to prepare some wine and dishes... you've been in our manor for half a day now, and we haven't even treated you yet!"

  "Alright then! I'll just follow your lead!" Chen Yi agreed immediately, his stomach growling with hunger.

  Ancient people had some good habits, such as "not speaking while eating and not talking in bed".

  The last time Chen Yi and He Lan's siblings drank together in the wine tower by Qujiang Pool, they talked nonstop, but that was not a formal meal, drinking was secondary, conversation was primary. Today at the government office, it was a formal meal, plus there were servants present, the hostess of the government office, Madame Wu Shun, was also bedridden with illness, everything required quietness, the three people did not engage in high talk and grand theory, focusing on eating, at most only saying a few words in a low voice.

  Chen Yi likes to have lively conversations and gossip while eating, but dislikes dull meals. When dining with Sun Simiao, no one dares to speak, the atmosphere is gloomy, and he often feels uncomfortable. Today's meal was also a bit uncomfortable. A beautiful woman with a special feeling sat together, but couldn't flirt or chat, at most just glanced at each other, admiring each other's "eating appearance", a little regretful.

  After a dinner that was not particularly enjoyable, the servants cleared away the dishes and brought in tea before withdrawing.

  Just as He Lan Minzhi picked up the topic and led the conversation to his mother's illness, a servant rushed in and whispered a few words in He Lan Minzhi's ear. After the servant retreated, He Lan Minzhi stood up and said to Chen Yi: "Chen Gongzi, just now the servant came to report that my mother's condition has improved slightly, she has woken up and I don't know if she can eat!"

  "Let's go take a look!" Chen Yi stood up and followed. He Lan Minzhi made a courtesy first, then Chen Yi followed, and He Lan Min Yue, who had been very ladylike during dinner, walked in small steps at the end.

  After the three of them entered Wu Shun's inner chamber, He Lan Minzhi dismissed the attending servants and only left two personal serving maids. He Lan Minzhi quickly walked to the bedside, knelt down and excitedly asked Wu Shun who was half-opening her eyes: "Mother, you're awake, are you feeling better?"

  Wu Shun closed his eyes and nodded slightly.

  He Lan Min stretched out his hand to hold his mother's hand, and continued in a soft voice: "Mother, you're better now, we can rest assured. Minyue and brother have been worried about you all the time!" As he spoke, he turned his head to glance at Chen Yi who was standing beside him, then said to Wu Shun: "Fortunately, brother invited Mr. Chen to treat your illness, his medical skills are extremely high, and with just a touch of his hand, the disease will be gone! Mother, you'll recover soon!"

  When He Lan Minyue said this, Wu Shun opened his eyes and looked at Chen Yi, but his gaze was scattered and his eyes seemed to be unable to focus. He quickly closed his eyes again and whispered something that Chen Yi couldn't hear clearly.

  At this moment, Chen Yi didn't think that the person on the sickbed was a stunning beauty who could topple cities with her charm, but rather a patient who had lost all her elegance.

  After a slight hesitation, Chen Yi whispered something to He Lan Min, got her consent, and walked forward. After bowing to Wu Shun and He Lan Min Yue, he said: "Madam Korea, Miss He Lan, let me check on you again, see how your recovery is going!"

  He Lan Minyue nodded and leaned forward, saying softly to Wu Shun: "Mother, let Chen Gongzi examine you again, his medical skills are very good!"

  Wu Shun nodded slightly and closed his eyes again. He Lan Minyue stood up, and together with the other two maidservants, helped Chen Yi with her tasks.

  With the help of three women, Chen Yi carefully checked Wu Shun's breathing, heartbeat and body temperature again. The results made him even more relieved. Wu Shun recovered quickly, Luo Yin was fine, her breathing and heartbeat were very smooth, and her body temperature was close to normal. The treatment effect was beyond everyone's expectation. It made him wonder if he had received special care from heaven, deliberately arranging this episode to bring him and He Lan's family together.

  "Chen Gongzi, how is my mother's condition?" He Lan Minyue asked eagerly as she saw Chen Yi stand up after finishing the examination. He Lan Minzhi on the side also looked at Chen Yi with anxious eyes and an inquiring expression.

  "Don't worry, both of you. The lady's condition is no longer a concern. As long as she takes her medicine for a few more days and receives careful nursing, there won't be any problems!" Chen Yi said with a smile: "The lady's fever has already subsided. Later, we can feed her some porridge to supplement her energy. After a good night's sleep, she should be in better spirits tomorrow morning."

  Hearing Chen Yi say this, He Lan Minzhi and He Lan Minyue both let out a sigh of relief. Wu Shun, who was lying on the couch, also opened his eyes and nodded at Chen Yi.

  "Let Madame rest for a while and recover before feeding!" Chen Yi instructed, gesturing to He Lan to follow him out.

  He Lan Minzhi understood, walked to Wu Shun's front, whispered a few words, and then followed Chen Yi out of the house.

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  "Master Chen, is your mother really okay?"

  Chen Yi knew that He Lan Minzhi had misunderstood, and quickly replied: "He Lan Gongzi, please rest assured, your mother's illness has recovered very well, much better than I imagined. If there is no relapse tonight, then you don't have to worry at all!"

  "Chen Gongzi said so, and I'm at ease too!" He Lan Minzhi finally felt completely relieved.

  "Mr. He Lan, Mrs. Korea's condition is not serious, so I'll take my leave first. Tomorrow morning, I'll come back to examine her again," said Chen Yi with a bow. This was the purpose he had just hinted at to He Lan Min to follow him out, as he wanted to leave.

  It's already dark, and although he knew the curfew had begun on the streets, Chen Yi believed that He Lan Minzhi would have a way to send him back to the inn without being checked by the patrolling Jinwu guards. Ning Qing must be waiting anxiously in the inn, even though he had sent someone to inform her earlier, and if he didn't return tonight, she would definitely be even more worried. And he wasn't at ease with Ning Qing staying alone in the inn either - if something happened, not only would he fail to fulfill Sun Simiao's entrustment, but he would also regret it for the rest of his life!

  When He Lan heard Chen Yi's request, he hesitated for a moment and didn't know how to respond. Seeing this, Chen Yi continued: "He Lan, if your wife's condition recurs tonight, just send someone to call me and I'll come over right away! To be honest with you, Sun Daozhang's youngest disciple, Ning Qing, is the little nun who was drinking with me at the Drunken Immortal Pavilion that day. She's alone in the inn and I'm worried about her, so I'll go back to keep her company, afraid something might happen to her!"

  "That's good!" He Lan Minzhi finally nodded in agreement, "If mother's condition relapses again tonight, please trouble Chen Gongzi to run again! It's already night, the curfew has started, and I'll have the butler send you back to the guest house later!"

  "Thank you, Lord He Lan!" Chen Yi felt at ease with He Lan Minzhi's arrangement, this matter didn't need him to say it out loud, feeling much better now. He cupped his hands in a salute, "Then... I'll take my leave first!"

  After saying goodbye, he suddenly thought of it and didn't ask He Lanming about the martial family children who had a dispute with him that day. Although he had already basically guessed who they were, without confirmation from He Lanming's brother and sister, he still didn't dare to make a final judgment!

  But having said goodbye, it's not good to ask again!

  "Chen Gongzi, don't be in a hurry, I still have some things to talk to you about!" He Lan's words of persuasion made Chen Yi's slightly regretful mood disappear immediately.