nucmednet Chapter 277: Re-entering the Marquisate (1)
Chapter 277: Re-entering the Marquisate (1)
After seeing Chu Ning'an off, Ru Yue went straight back into the clinic.
She had been incredibly busy during this period. Due to her exceptional medical skills and friendly personality, she had left her mark on most of the princes and nobles in the capital.
She had dealt with almost all of the women in the mansion, and could even be considered familiar with them. However, she had made genuine friends with only a handful of them.
Chu Ning'an's success in the Spring Examination was actually well within everyone's expectations. After all, his talent and profound knowledge were obvious to all. The only thing people were looking forward to was his final ranking.
But no matter what, as long as he can successfully enter the palace examination, then his identity as the son of Marquis Wu'an will probably be difficult to conceal any longer.
Thinking of this, Ru Yue couldn't help but frown and became secretly worried.
She really couldn't imagine what kind of sinister and cunning means those ill-intentioned people in Wu'an Marquis' Mansion would use to deal with Chu Ning'an when that day really came.
You must know that since ancient times, "filial piety is the first of all virtues". The word "filial piety" is as heavy as a mountain pressing an egg. If the people in the marquis's mansion use this as an excuse and bring out the so-called filial piety to suppress him, he will definitely be caught in a dilemma, and thus become hesitant and afraid to act rashly.
Judging from Chen's usual ruthless and unscrupulous style of doing things, the other members of the Marquis' Mansion must not be much better. Maybe they are all smiling but with a dagger hidden in their heart!
Ru Yue's thoughts drifted back to the day when she met Marquis Wu'an.
She clearly remembered the incorruptibility in Marquis Wu'an's eyes, which seemed to penetrate a person's heart. His expression of righteousness was not at all a pretense. Even his undisguised dislike for Chen was as straightforward and pure as a stream of clear water.
If someone said that the disaster Chu Ning'an encountered was related to Marquis Wu'an, she would never believe it even if she was beaten to death.
It seems that the truth can only be revealed after Chu Ning'an and Wu'an Hou recognize each other and the mastermind behind the scenes is brought out and questioned face to face.
Just like that, Ru Yue's mind began to run wild with all kinds of thoughts coming to her mind.
At this moment, she was completely immersed in her own thoughts in the clinic, so much so that the people around her mistakenly thought that she was restless and uneasy because she was worried about Chu Ning'an's exam. Therefore, no one came forward to disturb her, just letting her continue to be dazed and distracted.
Just when Ru Yue's soul was wandering in the sky, she heard a loud "rustling" sound. It turned out that the heavy door curtain of the clinic was suddenly lifted up by someone.
A chilly spring breeze, characteristic of early spring, whistled into the house. The sudden chill made Ru Yue shiver involuntarily, and her originally relaxed brows furrowed slightly.
A figure quickly stepped into the clinic.
This person first quickly glanced around at everyone present, then walked straight towards Ru Yue in a very rude manner and shouted, "Hey! You are the apprentice of Divine Doctor Shen, right? Don't dawdle, quickly follow me to the Marquis of Wu'an's Mansion. The Marquis wants you to come and see a doctor!"
This man has a pointed face and monkey cheeks, and his appearance makes people feel disgusted at first sight.
He spoke in an arrogant and domineering manner, as if everyone had to obey him.
Ru Yue was extremely unhappy with this behavior, and her impression of the Wu'an Marquis Mansion became worse.
It is said that "wealth and honor cannot last for more than three generations", but the people in Wu'an Marquis's Mansion are so arrogant and domineering that I am afraid it will be difficult to maintain it even in this generation.
However, Yue thought about it and realized that she was doing nothing all day in the clinic, wasting her time like a wandering soul. In that case, she might as well help Chu Ning'an to find out more about the Wu'an Marquis Mansion.
Ru Yue's clinic was located on Zhuque Street in the west city, while the Wu'an Marquisate was located in Longyue Lane in the east city, making the two quite a distance apart. Fortunately, the carriage sent by the Wu'an Marquisate was quite fast, and it arrived at its destination in just two cups of tea.
Ru Yue and Feng Ying followed the servant who led the way and entered the mansion through the corner gate. They first walked along the winding corridor and passed through a side door before seeing several maids waiting there.
The maids respectfully welcomed Ru Yue into the rear residence. Along the way, Ru Yue secretly estimated the journey time and found it took about an incense stick of time. This showed the sheer size of the Wu'an Marquis's Mansion, which was truly unmatched by ordinary mansions.
Ru Yue followed the maid into the courtyard of the old lady of Wu'an Marquis. As soon as she stepped into the room, she felt the atmosphere inside was a little solemn. She looked carefully and found that the room was actually full of people sitting.
Sitting on the main seat in the center of the room was an elegant and imposing old woman. She was dressed in gorgeous clothes and adorned with all kinds of dazzling jewelry, and her entire body exuded an aura of superior majesty.
If it weren't for the shrewdness and calculation that occasionally flashed in her eyes, even Ru Yue would have been deceived by her kind and gentle face, mistakenly thinking that she was a good-hearted old man.
This old lady must be the wife of the Marquis of Wu'an. Because she takes good care of herself, she looks as young as if she were only in her forties. With such appearance and temperament, even if someone said she was the Marquis of Wu'an's sister, let alone his mother, some people would probably believe it.
Next to the old lady sat a young and beautiful woman. However, her face looked rather unpleasant at the moment, pale with a hint of yellowish-green. Upon closer inspection, one could see that her eyes were slightly red, as if she had just been crying.
When everyone noticed Ru Yue's arrival, they almost all focused their attention on the young woman.
At this moment, a woman who bore a passing resemblance to the woman in question suddenly coughed softly at Ru Yue and asked, "Are you the disciple of Divine Doctor Shen?"
There was a clear hint of disdain and contempt in his words.
Hearing this, Ru Yue couldn't help but feel unhappy. She thought that she had come here with good intentions to treat and save people, but she didn't expect that the other party not only had no gratitude, but was so arrogant and rude.
I really don't know where these people get the confidence from to act so arrogantly. Aren't they afraid of angering me and ending up with a loss?
Ru Yue would not tolerate their rudeness. She responded calmly, "Yes, Divine Doctor Shen is my master."
The woman then asked, "Could you possibly cure a woman's infertility?"
Ru Yue frowned slightly and replied indifferently, "The causes of infertility are numerous and complex. Without a detailed diagnosis, how can we easily come to a conclusion?"
Ru Yue knew very well that because of Chu Ning'an, she had long had a prejudice against these people in Wu'an Marquis Mansion, so when communicating with them, she naturally lacked the patience she used to have.
The woman obviously didn't expect Ru Yue to answer so directly. She was stunned for a moment and a hint of displeasure flashed across her face. But she finally suppressed her emotions and slowly told the whole story.
It turned out that the young woman sitting next to the old lady was Chu Ning'an's cousin, named Wei Ziling.
About a year ago, Wei Ziling married into the family of the Minister of Rites and became the wife of his second son.
At first, the two were well-matched, and they were very loving and harmonious in their newlywed days, which was truly enviable.
Now, more than a year has passed since she married her husband, but there is still no movement in her belly and she has not been able to conceive a child.
This situation undoubtedly gave her husband an excuse to take a concubine and indulge in pleasure. After all, there are three kinds of unfilial behavior, and having no descendants is the worst. Continuing the family line is the most important thing for the family.
Her husband's family was particularly concerned about this matter and intended to take a concubine for her husband to continue the family line and ensure the prosperity of the family bloodline.
You have to know that she was born into the prestigious Wu'an Marquisate and had received a good upbringing since childhood, with a sense of pride and reserve in her bones. How could she willingly allow another woman to come between her and her husband before she gave birth to a legitimate son?
So, after careful consideration, she decided to find a suitable excuse to return to her parents' home, hoping to get some good prescriptions and medicines to help her conceive and have a baby from her relatives.