"A Yao, you must take good care of yourself, you know?"
Feng Hai doted on his daughter, but he couldn't say more at this moment. The affairs outside still required him and his wife to manage. Thus, after bowing respectfully to Doctor Zhang, he said faintly.
"My daughter and grandson are entrusted to Doctor Zhang."
At the same time, Feng Jinxu also stepped forward, holding Feng Jinyao and Feng Yunhe's hands, and said with a determined gaze, "With me here, I won't let anything happen to you."
"Okay."
Feng Yunhe smiled weakly. Madam Wen wanted to stay a little longer, but Zhu Jin persuaded her to leave.
At this time, taking care of oneself was the only way not to cause trouble for the Feng family. Reluctantly, she had no choice but to depart.
After everyone left, only Feng Yunhe, Feng Jinyao, and Doctor Zhang remained in the room. His condition had not yet reached its peak, so he was still conscious.
Taking a pill from his medicine box, he handed it to Feng Jinyao. "Feed him this. This medicine will make his illness less painful when it erupts."
"Thank you, Doctor Zhang."
"Stop calling me Doctor Zhang all the time. I don't like it. Just call me Uncle Shou, like..." He almost let slip. "Just call me Uncle Shou."
Feng Jinyao was a little surprised. Seeing his demeanor earlier, she had thought this divine doctor was difficult to approach. She hadn't expected him to take the initiative to break the ice. It was truly strange.
However, his status and abilities were evident. If she could establish a connection with him, it would be nothing but beneficial. Why not seize the opportunity?
Thus, Feng Jinyao sweetly called out, "Then I'll trouble Uncle Shou to take care of him."
Looking at her with a smile, Doctor Zhang found that his wife's earlier idea didn't seem so outlandish now.
The first thing Feng Jinxu did after leaving the courtyard was to arrange for Madam Wen to stay in a courtyard next to Madam Feng's and then summoned the family doctor.
As expected, Doctor Zhang was not wrong. She was indeed nearly three months pregnant.
However, no one could be happy at this time.
The family doctor sighed and prepared to apologize. "It's all due to my lack of skill. I didn't even notice the Grand Madam's pregnancy, let alone the young master's illness. I am truly ashamed of the trust placed in me by the master and madam."
"Doctor, there's no need to blame yourself. It's my fault as a mother for not taking good care of Yunhe, and not even knowing I was pregnant. I've been truly foolish."
Madam Wen spoke with tears streaming down her face. She knew that pregnant women should maintain a good mood, but the tears flowed like a flood from a broken dam, and she couldn't control them.
Madam Feng comforted her, "You didn't do it intentionally. Your health is paramount now. Otherwise, not only will you suffer, but the child will also be harmed."
It was said that childbirth was a woman's gate to hell. Madam Wen's health was not strong to begin with, and now she was caring for both Yunli and Yunhe. How could she manage without rest?
Feng Jinxu stood by, silent, but his somber expression deterred anyone from approaching.
After Zhu Jin prepared the medicine, he personally brought it over.
"Take the medicine and rest well. As for Yunhe's matter, I am here, so don't worry."
These words were more reassuring to Madam Wen than any calming pill. She nodded obediently and drank the medicine in one gulp.
Soon, the sedative components in the medicine made her fall asleep.
It was good that she was asleep. In the current situation of the Feng family, a good period of rest would be beneficial for her and the Feng family.
All the servants now wore expressions of impending storm and worry. They were setting up pots and boiling vinegar, and soon, a faint scent of vinegar permeated the entire Feng mansion.
With this smell, everyone felt a little more at ease and continued their work diligently, not daring to slack off for a moment.
After arranging for Madam Wen, Feng Jinxu issued a strict order that the small courtyard was to be cleaned more than five times a day, and people inside the house were absolutely forbidden to go out unless it was for an urgent matter. Zhu Jin and Yue Gui were both sensible individuals and nodded firmly, assuring that they would take good care of the Grand Madam and the child in her womb.
Yunli was young and also feared being infected, so he was moved to this place with Madam Wen.
With him around, Madam Wen's worried heart might be somewhat relieved.
As Feng Jinxu walked out of the courtyard, his expression grew even more grave. Yunhe had been in the back courtyard and hadn't left the house for days. Why was it that smallpox, which didn't infect others, had infected him?
There must be someone behind this!
Who could it be? Someone with such deep hatred for his Feng family that they would target a child!
Was it an enemy in the imperial court? Or a worldly grievance?
Soon, Feng Jinxu had a clear idea, having ruled out all other possibilities, his suspicion fell squarely on one person.
His gaze towards the distance was filled with icy coldness.
If this was indeed the case, then she was not fit to live in this world.
He turned and headed towards the courtyard where Yunhe was.
Yin Canwen had woken up early today and was still studying in the courtyard as usual. Unexpectedly, someone barged in. Their faces were covered with cloth masks, and their hands were also tightly wrapped with cloth strips, only their eyes were visible. At first glance, one might mistake them for robbers!
"Who are you? What are you doing here?"
"Young Master Yin, please don't be afraid. There's been an incident in the mansion, and it's now under strict lockdown. Meals will be delivered three times a day. Please stay in your courtyard and don't go out."
After saying that, he beckoned to others and began to sweep and disinfect the entire courtyard, not missing a single corner.
Yin Canwen's brows furrowed. The smell was unpleasant, and the people sweeping were very forceful, making it somewhat pungent. He covered his mouth and nose with his sleeve, filled with confusion.
"What happened in the mansion? Why are you suddenly spraying disinfectant?"
The servant was only following orders to clean and could not disclose any further information. After all, it was the young master's private matter, and no one dared to spread rumors.
At this moment, Feng Er walked in, still wearing a cloth mask.
"Brother Yin, my eldest nephew has contracted smallpox, so the entire mansion is under lockdown. I originally thought it would be good to bring you here, but I didn't expect it to cause you such trouble. I'm truly sorry."
He bowed to Yin Canwen. This outbreak of smallpox was fierce. Although only Yunhe was infected so far, no one could guarantee anything before it erupted. If the Feng family fell into trouble because of this, wouldn't Yin Canwen also suffer?
It was a minor matter if it prevented him from participating in the imperial examinations. If he were to contract the illness because of this, wouldn't it be the Feng family's fault?
Therefore, Feng Jinlin was extremely regretful about making this decision back then!
However, Yin Canwen heard this and lowered his sleeve. He even patted Feng Jinlin on the shoulder comfortingly. "Brother Feng, don't worry. I had smallpox when I was a child and recovered completely. Therefore, I won't be infected."
He then rolled up his sleeve, revealing a few inconspicuous scars on his inner arm.
"That's good. However, we still need to be careful. Currently, only A Yao and the doctor are in Yunhe's courtyard. Be careful not to go near."
"What! Third Miss is taking care of him? Did she also have smallpox as a child?"