Feng Jin’s heart was clear and open. Everything she had done was to save Sheng Xubai’s life. As for some damaged parts, they could be repaired one by one; it wasn’t as if they couldn’t be healed.
“Alright, his life is saved. There’s nothing more for us here, and it’s getting late. Let’s return to the manor.”
After packing the acupuncture kit into the medicine box, Feng Jin glanced at the empty porcelain bottle. Her hard-won Nine Revolutions Spirit Revival Pill was used up in such a short time. Feng Jin felt a pang of heartache.
As Feng Jin exited the room, the Sheng family couple, who were guarding outside, hurried to surround her. Madam Sheng, in particular, disregarded all etiquette and rushed to Sheng Boyun’s side, asking Feng Jin first, “How is my son? Is he seriously injured?”
“Young Madam Ling, Xubai, he?” Sheng Boyun also asked with a face full of anxiety.
“He’s fine. Young Master Sheng’s life has been saved, it’s just… there’s still a minor issue that hasn’t been fully treated yet.”
“A minor issue? This… this is considered a minor issue?”
Upon hearing that Sheng Xubai was out of danger, Madam Sheng’s anxious heart finally settled. But when she heard that there was still a minor issue, she immediately became nervous again.
“Madam Sheng, you’ll know when you go inside.”
Feng Jin stepped back, clearing a path for them to enter.
The Sheng family couple entered the room one after another. A moment later, Madam Sheng’s wails could be heard from within the room.
“My son! My ill-fated son, how did you end up like this!”
Madam Sheng’s heart-wrenching cries, falling precisely into Feng Jin’s ears, made Feng Jin feel a trace of guilt.
Had she been too cruel in doing this? Perhaps she should have explained it to them first, allowing them to accept it a little before facing the reality, so their hearts could be at ease.
“Young Madam Ling, how did my son become like this? Why is his mouth unable to close?”
Sheng Boyun rushed out of the room, pointing at his son’s mouth, describing his predicament helplessly. It was true that his son’s life was saved, but it wouldn’t do for his mouth to remain open without being able to close.
“Master Sheng, please calm down. Your noble son currently has some facial nerve paralysis. A few more acupuncture treatments from me will restore it to normal.”
“Really?”
“Of course, it’s true. Master Sheng, you can rest assured. Moreover, I won’t suddenly disappear. If there’s anything, feel free to find me at the Ling Manor.”
Feng Jin explained patiently, as her after-sales service was always excellent, and she wouldn’t let Sheng Xubai remain in this state.
After receiving a positive confirmation, Sheng Boyun finally relaxed. “Then when will Xubai wake up?”
“Your noble son’s heart condition was present from birth and has been difficult to treat for a long time. I used the Ghost Doctor’s Thirteen Needles to forcefully reconnect his heart meridians and had him take the Nine Revolutions Spirit Revival Pill. He will need to sleep for a while before waking up, at the latest before the hour of the rat. After he wakes up, follow this prescription to get medicine and drink it for three doses, and his heart condition will be completely cured.”
“Thank you, Young Madam. The Sheng family has no way to repay your great kindness, Young Madam.”
Sheng Boyun’s eyes welled up with tears of gratitude. Sheng Xubai’s heart condition had been a major concern weighing on his mind for twenty years. Every day, he lived in fear that Sheng Xubai would never wake up again.
Now that his heart condition could be cured, it was truly great news.
After all, among his three sons, Sheng Xubai was the most outstanding. It was just a pity about his poor health, and he dared not place too much hope on him. Now that he had recovered, he had more considerations.
“Master Sheng, Madam Sheng, if your noble son has not woken up by the hour of the rat, please come to the Ling Manor to find me.”
When the hour of the rat arrived, if Sheng Xubai did not wake up, it would require more effort.
After a few more instructions, Feng Jin and Ling Wan took a carriage back to the manor.
As Ling Wan got into the carriage, she kept looking back at the entrance of the Sheng Manor, reluctant to leave. Only when Feng Jin called her did she slowly board the carriage.
“Stop twisting your neck to look. If you keep looking, your neck will definitely be sore and stiff when you wake up tomorrow.”
Feng Jin really couldn’t stand Ling Wan’s lovelorn demeanor. Sheng Xubai was currently lying in bed, not even regaining consciousness. No matter how much Ling Wan strained her eyes, she wouldn’t see Sheng Xubai.
Being directly called out, Ling Wan’s face instantly turned red. She lowered the curtain, sat up with her head down, and explained, “I was just looking at the scenery outside.”
“Don’t pretend. It’s just the two of us here. Tell me, have you really fallen for Sheng Xubai?”
Feng Jin always liked to be direct and ask questions without beating around the bush.
“Eldest Sister-in-law…” Ling Wan called out in a slightly娇嗔 (jiao chen - coy, charmingly petulant) tone. It was so direct; how could she possibly answer?
“Quickly tell me, so I can make decisions for you.”
The urgent voice fell into Ling Wan’s ears, making her cheeks even redder. After a pause, she slowly nodded and lowered her head even further.
The answer was no different from her preconceived guess. Feng Jin sighed, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
She laughed because Ling Wan had finally found someone she truly liked. She cried because, among all the good young men in this world, Ling Wan had to fall for Sheng Xubai, this sickly individual.
Even if Sheng Xubai’s heart condition was treated, just looking at Madam Sheng’s expression, Feng Jin dared to assert that she wouldn’t be easy to get along with.
The Sheng family was too complicated. Any woman who married into it would undoubtedly face much hardship.
“Since you like Sheng Xubai, have you ever considered what it would be like to marry Sheng Xubai? Not to mention Sheng Xubai’s health, just think about the large number of people in the Sheng family, and the countless domestic affairs. Can you truly handle it?”
There were too many people in the Sheng family. Just the distant aunts and cousins were difficult to deal with. Ling Wan, like a little white rabbit falling into the hands of a great wolf, would be torn apart and swallowed whole.
“I don’t intend to marry him. I just like him, and I have absolutely no improper thoughts.”
Ling Wan was aware of her own status. As an unremarkable concubine-born daughter, it was impossible for her to marry into the Sheng family.
Moreover, she was merely harboring a one-sided crush. Sheng Xubai probably didn’t even know what she looked like.
“Ling Wan, why are you so lacking in confidence? In my eyes, you are better than any other woman. You deserve anyone.”
“Eldest Sister-in-law…” Ling Wan was truly deeply moved by Feng Jin’s words. This was the first person to praise her.
When someone who has endured countless scornful glances, neglect, and oversight receives even a little care, they will be inexplicably moved. Ling Wan was like that at this moment.