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Aside from the ever-present Madam and the bedridden Fifth Madam, everyone from the Mu Family was here. Even the self-cultivating Old Man Mu sat at the head of the table with Old Madam. His original wife and other consorts had already passed away, leaving only the former Third Madam by his side, so everyone referred to her as Old Madam. Mu Yu sat to the left of Old Master, next to him was Haitang, and the seat beside Old Madam was reserved for Hibiscus, while the other consorts occupied seats lower down. The dishes were nearly ready, and everyone was discussing what kind of person the renowned physician's esteemed disciple might be. Only Haitang had seen her, making her the center of everyone's inquiries.
Old Master reminisced, "Back in the day when I was alone outside, I unexpectedly contracted dysentery. Thanks to Yun Zhongzi's rescue, he was just a wandering doctor at that time." "That old man is truly blessed," Haitang remarked.
"Haitang, you received our esteemed guest; tell us about her," Old Madam said kindly, looking at Haitang.
"In response to your question, the senior Yun Zhongzi's disciple is a woman."
"A woman? A female physician?"
"What does she look like?" Several consorts began discussing among themselves.
The Mu Family had always been harmonious, and such discussions were not frowned upon.
Master Mu could not help but feel intrigued. A woman practicing medicine was indeed a rare phenomenon.
"Haitang, what does that girl look like?" Old Master also asked curiously.
Haitang smiled, "Father, don't put your daughter-in-law in a difficult position. That girl came in wearing light gauze and with her head lowered; I couldn't see her face." "You'll know when she arrives," Old Madam said to everyone. "Be quiet; our esteemed guest is here; how inappropriate would it be otherwise?"
A young servant outside announced, "Young Master and esteemed guest have arrived."
"Fengyin, this way please."
On one side, the family awaited eagerly; on the other side was the young Beauty walking slowly and gracefully.
"Jin Zhi greets grandfather, grandmother, father, and all esteemed aunts," Hibiscus greeted politely before adding, "This is Fengyin."
"Greetings to everyone," Fengyin bowed deeply and offered her respects. When she raised her eyes and saw the warm family gazing at her, she felt a bit nervous. Her palms started to sweat slightly.
"Please take a seat," Old Master said. In the Heavenly Xuan Empire, where could one find such a graceful young lady? This little girl seemed quite shy.
Fengyin sat down next to Qiao'er by the Hibiscus. Feeling slightly embarrassed, she wondered how to eat with a veil on. Her grandfather hadn't told her what to do in this situation.
"Come, let's eat, Fengyin. Is the veil off?" Haitang said with a bright smile. Just as Fengyin felt awkward, she followed the suggestion and took off the veil, placing it in Qiao'er's hands.
For a moment, even Old Man Mu, at his advanced age, couldn't help but glance a few more times. With such a stunning beauty, it was fortunate that there were mostly women present, so it wasn't too inappropriate. Fengyin's face turned slightly red as she lowered her head to eat. Hibiscus noticed that she only picked at the dishes in front of her and didn't know what she liked, so he chose a few of his favorites for her. This action did not go unnoticed by those who were perceptive. No wonder they invited Dongyun Zhongzi's beloved disciple out.
Fengyin was not picky; whatever he picked up, she ate. Seeing this made Hibiscus smile broadly, while Old Man Mu's eyes sparkled like a cunning fox. If Jin Zhi really married this girl, then they would secure their position as leaders in the martial world—who would be foolish enough to oppose a divine doctor? Observing the couple's affection and compatibility, Master Mu was also quite pleased.
After finishing the meal, the maidservant brought mouthwash and wet towels for hand wiping. Hibiscus was still annoyed with himself for not teaching her properly and feared she might laugh at him. Unexpectedly, although she had kept her head down and silent, she was indeed Seven-Hearted Mind.
"Fengyin, was the food to your liking?" Old Madam asked kindly.
"Thank you, it was delicious."
Hibiscus noticed that everyone seemed eager to chat with Fengyin, but he was worried about his mother and was about to speak up.
"Thank you all; I had a great time eating. Can we go see the patient now?" Fengyin smiled shyly and then took the veil from Qiao'er’s hands to put it back on.
"Fengyin truly has the heart of a healer; Jin Zhi, take Fengyin to see your mother," Master Mu said, also concerned about Ji Yuyan's condition.
"Then let’s hurry," Old Man Mu said.
After Hibiscus took his leave, he led Fengyin towards Listening Rain Pavilion.
Since it wasn't very far, they didn't take a sedan chair but walked instead, accompanied only by Qiao'er and Lin Ke.
"You must take off your veil when you meet my mother," Hibiscus said after some hesitation as they arrived at Listening Rain Pavilion.
Mustn't? Fengyin complied and removed it, following Hibiscus like a young bride. Qiao'er stifled a laugh on the side and received several puzzled glances from Fengyin as she tried to hold back her amusement.
"Mother, I’ve come to see you," Ji Yuyan lay half-reclined on the beauty couch and didn’t look at her son but instead leaned back to peek behind him.
"Mother, this is Fengyin." Note that there are no more young ladies here.
"Hello, Madam."
"Fengyin, come here." Ji Yuyan called Fengyin over, a satisfied expression on her face that made Fengyin feel a sense of warmth; her Mute Mother had worn a similar expression before.
Fengyin sat diagonally on the couch, placing her hand on Ji Yuyan's pulse. In an instant, she seemed to transform, no longer the timid and silent Fengyin. Now, she exuded the aura of a healer dedicated to saving lives. Hibiscus, sitting not far away, couldn't help but squint and take a look.
The one who felt this most profoundly was Ji Yuyan. She now felt completely at ease entrusting her life to Fengyin. That was the calming power of a healer. Fengyin calmly withdrew her hand and placed Ji Yuyan's hand back under the bedding. Then, she gave her a reassuring glance before turning to walk towards Hibiscus.
Seeing her no longer timid gaze was like witnessing that beautiful Goddess under the sunset that day.
"Let's go outside," Fengyin said to Hibiscus.
Hibiscus nodded, rising to walk to Ji Yuyan's bedside and whispering a few words to her. Then she turned and led Fengyin out. In the small pavilion of Listening Rain Pavilion, it was merely a shelter from the rain, with only pillars and no other structure.
"Fengyin, how is my mother's condition?"
After pondering for a moment, Fengyin replied, "Did your mother start feeling unwell after giving birth to you? Sometimes just a little breeze makes her catch a chill, and her body is often sore all over." Without waiting for a response, she continued, "In my diagnosis, this is not an illness but poison; it's not fatal, but your mother’s poor health has caused complications." At this moment, she radiated confidence and charm; every slight frown and expression on her face deeply captivated him.
"Poison?" Hibiscus's expression darkened involuntarily.
"This poison is not fatal; it’s manageable. Once it’s eliminated and she rests well, she will be fine. I found it strange during dinner that there were many ladies in your family, yet only you as the young master. I observed their faces; they all have toxins accumulating in their bodies. Seeing your mother just now made it clear to me. Although I do not know the reason behind this, if you wish to treat your mother’s ailment, please discuss it with your father."
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