Chapter 294: Chapter 294

Li Yuzhu walked up to the woman and performed a lady’s salute, "Mrs. Sang."

Li Lixing also called out, Aunt Sang.

Mrs. Sang first praised Li Lixing for growing taller since the last time she saw him and becoming more sensible, then praised Li Yuzhu for her delicate and smart appearance.

"I didn’t expect you at such a young age to have medical skills." Mrs. Sang asked Li Yuzhu about her age when she started learning medicine and who her master was.

Li Yuzhu then mentioned Lady Doctor Ji, "I learned from a female doctor in the palace."

Mrs. Sang respectfully said, "Oh, so your master is a female doctor from the palace, no wonder, the doctors in the palace are indeed better than those among the common folk."

She spoke flattering words, to which Li Yuzhu merely smiled and listened quietly.

Mrs. Sang continued, "I’ve been sleeping poorly recently. Do you have any medicine pills for headaches and insomnia? The medicine prescribed by outside doctors I often take, yet they never seem to work."

Li Yuzhu said, "Yes, but I need to first check your body, as insomnia has many symptoms, taking medicine tailored to the symptoms is more effective."

Mrs. Sang was surprised, "There are different kinds of insomnia? I usually just buy some medicine to take, sometimes it’s the pills given by doctors."

Li Yuzhu smiled and said, "Insomnia mainly comes in four types." She explained each situation to Mrs. Sang.

Mrs. Sang asked, "Which type do I belong to?"

Li Yuzhu checked her pulse and said, "Mrs. Sang’s physical condition is fine, your poor sleep may be affected by external disturbances. Have you had any worries lately?"

Mrs. Sang glanced at the County Magistrate’s Wife lying beside her and laughed awkwardly, "What worries do I have? None, none. Everything at home is fine, my husband cherishes me, and I have three obedient sons and two sensible daughters. I am neither sick nor troubled, no worries at all, Miss Li, you must have checked wrong."

Miss Li was taken aback, how could Mrs. Sang say such blatant lies with open eyes?

Clearly, her insomnia was due to external worries; why did she say there were none?

However, since this concerned personal privacy and Mrs. Sang was adamant about not discussing it, Li Yuzhu did not press further.

She said, "Mrs. Sang, I brought some medicine pills from home, including ones for insomnia, covering all four types. However, they are all at Cai’s Pharmacy on Auspicious Street. If you want to buy medicine pills, go buy them there. If you don’t want pills, I can prescribe you a decoction instead."

Mrs. Sang said, "I’d prefer pills; if the effects are the same, pills are convenient."

Li Yuzhu said, "Okay, when you go to buy the medicine, explain the situation, and the shopkeeper will give you the pills based on your condition."

Mrs. Sang thanked her, then chatted with the County Magistrate’s Wife for a while and advised her to take care of herself, before leaving with her three sons.

After the Sang family mother and sons left, the County Magistrate’s Wife suddenly chuckled coldly.

Li Lixing noticed his mother’s expression and immediately said, "Mother, weren’t they noisy?"

The County Magistrate’s Wife, with a stern face, said, "They are guests, you can’t talk about people like that. Moreover, Mrs. Sang and I have known each other since childhood, we are friends. How can you talk about her like that? It’s okay to say it in front of me, but outdoors, you can’t say it, do you understand?"

Li Lixing’s expression changed immediately, seriously nodding, "Understood, mother."

The County Magistrate’s Wife laughed again, "Speaking of which, Mrs. Sang came to see me twice while I was sick, each time bringing gifts, and this time brought her three sons to see me, I must return the favor."

Li Yuzhu said, "Madam, your current physical condition doesn’t allow you to go out. Let someone else handle the return gift."

The County Magistrate’s Wife looked at Li Lixing standing aside and nodded, "Yes, I think the same. Lixing, tomorrow morning you should go to the Sang family and present my return gift to Mrs. Sang." She then said to Li Yuzhu, "Miss Li and the Third Young Master Li should accompany Lixing, he is young, you two siblings help supervise his behavior."

It was the first time Li Lixing was tasked with such an important duty by his mother, and he was pleased, saying, "Alright, mom."

Li Yuzhu was quite surprised; why did she have to go?

However, it was a request from the County Magistrate’s Wife that she couldn’t refuse, so she nodded in agreement, "Okay, madam."

Li Yuzhu and Li Lixing chatted with the County Magistrate’s Wife for a while longer before they left. In the afternoon was the County Magistrate’s Wife’s rest time.

But the County Magistrate’s Wife did not rest, instead, she chatted with Aunt Tian.

"The last time Mrs. Sang came, she brought her two daughters, and this time she brought her three sons, without considering that madam is still sick and can’t handle the children’s noise." Aunt Tian fanned the County Magistrate’s Wife, complaining.

She was the County Magistrate’s Wife’s maid, and having been together for many years, they spoke freely with no secrets.

The County Magistrate’s Wife chuckled coldly, "Aunt Tian, haven’t you realized yet? She brings her children as if she’s genuinely come to visit me; clearly, she’s here to show off."

Aunt Tian blinked, "Show off? Her husband’s family just sells cloth, while sir, your husband is the Lord County Magistrate. What is she showing off?"

The County Magistrate’s Wife said, "Showing off her health is better than mine, though I’m five years younger, she remains healthy and has even given birth to five children. I only have one son."

Aunt Tian snorted, "Giving birth to so many, yet none are obedient; all three of her sons fall short in looks compared to our son and aren’t as well-behaved and sensible. Shows that birthing many is not necessarily good."

The County Magistrate’s Wife said, "That’s not the point; her husband’s family likes that she can give birth. A wife who can grow the family tree will be liked by the mother-in-law, while I, almost thirty, have only one child."

Aunt Tian comforted the County Magistrate’s Wife, "Madam, don’t be disheartened. You said yourself, you’re not yet thirty. There’s still a chance to have another child. Once your health is restored, whether you want to or not, the Lord will insist on it."

As she spoke, she laughed.

It turns out, after the County Magistrate sent Aunt Hua away, he was left with only one simple and dull concubine. That concubine didn’t have any children either, so the County Magistrate’s Wife didn’t send her away.

However, seeing the favored Aunt Hua being sent away, that concubine was worried she might be sent away too. So she became even more obedient and didn’t dare to curry favor with the County Magistrate proactively.

The County Magistrate found her increasingly uninteresting, and at night, he would go to see the County Magistrate’s Wife.

But since the County Magistrate’s Wife had undergone surgery and was still recuperating, the County Magistrate, having received no comfort from his own wife, had been sulking for several days.

When Aunt Tian mentioned the County Magistrate, who had been sleeping alone for many days, the County Magistrate’s Wife couldn’t help but laugh.

"Alright, alright, why bring him up? I can’t even laugh too hard because of my belly, are you trying to make it tough for me?" The County Magistrate’s Wife restrained her laughter and gave Aunt Tian a sidelong glance.

Aunt Tian stopped laughing, "Alright, alright, I won’t mention him anymore, let’s talk about something else." She continued, "The young master is still young, and he’s going to the Sang family tomorrow. You must instruct him properly to prevent the Sang family from looking down on him."

The County Magistrate’s Wife replied, "I’ve arranged for the Li Family’s siblings to accompany him. Those two children are steady and will remind him."

Aunt Tian said, "That’s a good plan." She thought of something and asked, "Madam, why did you think of sending the young master to the Sang family? I could go too."

"No, it won’t work if you go, but there are benefits if Lixing goes. Mrs. Sang Chen has something on her mind, and if you go, you won’t be able to find out what it is. Lixing is a child, and the Li Family’s siblings are outsiders. Mrs. Sang Chen won’t guard against the three of them." The County Magistrate’s Wife sneered, "She flaunted in front of me, but I intend to expose her secret, worry? I want to see what she’s worried about."

Aunt Tian realized this, laughed, and said, "Madam, that’s a clever move."

Li Yuzhu had nothing to do in the afternoon and went to Cai’s Pharmacy again. Latest content publıshed on 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵•𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑒•𝙣𝙚𝙩

Manager Cai told her that a noble lady had just come to buy medicine pills, specifically those to treat insomnia.

Li Yuzhu said, "Her insomnia has persisted for a long time. She’ll be a regular customer."

She also helped promote other medicine pills, which made Manager Cai very happy.

Li Yuzhu helped out at the shop for half the day, and Manager Cai sold three boxes of mosquito repellent coils and five bottles of medicine pills.

The next morning arrived quickly.

After breakfast, the County Magistrate’s Wife began instructing Li Lixing, asking him to be sure to listen to Li Xing’an and Li Yuzhu after arriving at the Sang family and to avoid acting in a discourteous manner.

Li Lixing had become more sensible now.

He immediately said, "Got it, mother, I won’t do anything disrespectful."

The County Magistrate’s Wife maintained a stern expression, "Remember your promise."

Li Lixing nodded repeatedly, "Understood."

The County Magistrate’s Wife again instructed Li Yuzhu and Li Xing’an on a few matters, asking them to be sure to keep an eye on Li Lixing.

The two of them pledged together.

When visiting someone, one’s attire shouldn’t be casual.

The County Magistrate’s Wife gave Li Yuzhu two pieces of jewelry and called Aunt Tian to help Li Yuzhu with her hair.

As for Li Xing’an, he received a pair of beautiful new shoes and a new folding fan from the County Magistrate’s Wife.

New shoes go with new clothes. Li Xing’an intended to change into a nice outfit.

Mu Yuanxiu wasn’t called upon by the County Magistrate’s Wife, but he hadn’t been idle recently either, having been called to the County Magistrate’s side.

The County Magistrate found his mind very sharp, capable of solving cases and reading official documents, and his handwriting was neat. He made him a temporary assistant clerk.

After everyone finished breakfast and left the County Magistrate’s Wife’s main house, the proud Li Xing’an said to Mu Yuanxiu, who was about to leave, "We’re going out to play. Do you want us to buy something for you?"

In his heart, he was saying, finally, I’ve gotten rid of this tag-along. Today I won’t have to take Mu Yuanxiu with me.

Mu Yuanxiu shook his head, "No, I don’t need anything."

"Oh, alright then, I can save some money." Li Xing’an flicked his sleeve.

When they reached a fork in the road and were about to part ways with Li Yuzhu, Mu Yuanxiu suddenly called out to her, "Li Yuzhu, I found an ancient medical book at a second-hand bookstall in the city. Do you want to take a look?"