"Young Madam, how did you know?"
She had never told anyone about this matter, and usually when she was in pain, she would just press on the area with her hand, which offered some relief.
"Your pulse is deep and tight, which is a sign of cold uterus. I'll give you some medicine. When your period comes, absolutely do not touch cold water, as it will worsen the condition. Also, you must stop pressing on your lower abdomen so hard!"
Feng Jin handed a porcelain bottle to Cai Qing. "The pills inside are made from goji berries, motherwort, Angelica sinensis, and Chuanxiong that I brewed. Mix one with warm water daily, and you won't have cramps next time!"
"Young Madam, this is too precious, I cannot accept it..."
When she was on duty before, she had heard the senior maids mention that these medicinal ingredients were extremely valuable and expensive. She was just a lowly servant, her life as insignificant as grass, how could she possibly use such precious medicine?
If this matter were to spread throughout the Ling Mansion, she would truly have no place to stand.
Feng Jin guessed her concerns and pressed the medicine into her hand. "Only you and I know about this. You need to be in good health to help me. Please accept it!"
"Thank you, Young Madam, thank you, Young Madam!"
Cai Qing was deeply touched. She was a servant who had signed a lifelong contract, treated like an object to be at the mercy of her master's scolding or beatings.
Only the Young Madam treated her like a human being. For the rest of her life, she would only pledge her loyalty to the Young Madam.
For several consecutive days, Feng Jin lived quite comfortably. Her daily routine only involved treating Ling Mohan, and the detestable individuals did not appear before her.
During her leisure time, she would either browse through medical texts or prepare some food.
The primary reason was that the meals in the Ling Mansion were truly unappetizing; they made her want to vomit.
"Young Madam, it smells so good! What dish is this?"
Cai Qing had already smelled the aroma from outside, and her mouth was watering.
"Steamed fish, Mapo tofu, boiled beef..."
Feng Jin listed the dishes one by one. Besides her profound medical skills, her culinary expertise was also top-notch.
She preferred spicy and pungent flavors, and coincidentally, Cai Qing's taste matched hers perfectly. She was making dishes that were all fragrant, flavorful, and savory.
"Cai Qing, sit down and eat! You can clean up later."
"Yes, Young Madam!"
For the past few days, Feng Jin had been insisting that Cai Qing sit and eat with her. Initially, Cai Qing adamantly refused.
Only under Feng Jin's persistent insistence did she sit and eat a few bites. After a few days of this, she gradually became accustomed to it and naturally sat down to eat.
"It smells so good! Young Madam, what are you eating?"
Lu Shi was pushing Ling Mohan for some fresh air in the courtyard. Smelling the aroma, he walked straight in.
What were all these red dishes on the table? He had never seen them before, but they looked quite appetizing.
"Guard Lu, would you like to sit and eat something?" She paused and then said to Cai Qing, "Cai Qing, get another set of bowls and chopsticks!"
Feng Jin invited Lu Shi to sit down. When it came to eating, the more people there were, the livelier it would be.
"Thank you, Young Madam!" Just as Lu Shi was about to sit down, he noticed a scorching gaze from behind him. He turned his head and met Ling Mohan's cold and gloomy eyes.
"Young General, why don't you sit down and eat something too!"
"No, his body has not yet recovered, and he cannot eat such stimulating food. Have the kitchen prepare some plain congee and vegetables."
After lying in bed for such a long time, he had only been consuming liquid food. His stomach had not recovered, and he could not digest such dishes.
Ling Mohan's face was icy cold. Watching the three of them feast, he felt as if a stone was lodged in his chest.
He even suspected that Feng Jin was deliberately targeting him.
Everything he had done these past few days had been met with Feng Jin's opposition.
"Young Madam, the side kitchen has prepared the meals." The servant placed the food on the table and then retreated.
Compared to the table full of delicacies, these plain congee and vegetables were indeed rather humble.
"Young General, your food is ready!"
To prevent Ling Mohan from feeling a sense of comparison, Feng Jin thoughtfully placed the two tables of food further apart.
Ling Mohan glanced at the plain congee. The familiar taste immediately surged into his stomach, causing a wave of nausea.
These useless people in the side kitchen, couldn't they make something different?
"Young General, these dishes are beneficial for your condition," Feng Jin said lightly, placing a bowl of plain congee in front of him.
Ling Mohan picked up the bowl of plain congee and drank it down in one gulp. "Lu Shi, push me back."
If he stayed any longer, Feng Jin would surely anger him into internal injury.
"Yes, Young General!"
Lu Shi reluctantly put down his chopsticks and pushed Ling Mohan back to his room.
Late at night, Feng Jin performed acupuncture on Ling Mohan as usual.
"Tomorrow, imperial relatives and high officials will gather at the Ling Mansion. Tomorrow, you only need to stay by my side."
Ling Mohan said in a low voice. The news of Feng Jin successfully treating his illness had already spread throughout the capital.
At tomorrow's banquet, Feng Jin had already become the focus of everyone's attention.
Feng Jin's hand, which was holding the silver needle, paused. "I can handle tomorrow myself!"
Before Ling Mohan could speak again, Feng Jin removed the needle and stood up, saying, "That's all for today. Remember to drink your medicine!"
Feng Jin packed her belongings and walked straight out.
"Young Madam, you're back. The bathwater has been prepared!"
Cai Qing stepped forward to take the things from Feng Jin's hands.
The Young Madam was truly hardworking, having to perform acupuncture and massage for the Young General every day.
She hoped the Young General would remember the Young Madam's kindness and not fail her in the future.
Feng Jin glanced at the scarlet dress on the table. "Cai Qing, who sent this dress?"
"Guard Lu sent it. The Young General instructed him to have it sent, so that the Young Madam could wear it to the banquet tomorrow. Young Madam, please try it on, and I will make any necessary alterations!"
Cai Qing picked up the dress and held it up to Feng Jin. "Young Madam, this dress is made of Shu brocade. One inch is worth a hundred gold. It's priceless in the market. Young Madam, would you like to try it on?"
"Let's try it on."
At tomorrow's banquet, she imagined Madam Sun and her daughter would also shamelessly appear. She couldn't let them steal her thunder.
"Young Madam, you look so beautiful wearing this dress..." It's just that the freckles on the Young Madam's face affected it somewhat...
However, with some powder applied tomorrow, it should not be noticeable.
Feng Jin looked at herself in the mirror. The dress was nice, but paired with her current face, it seemed rather incongruous.
"Young General, I have investigated and found that the Young Madam fell into a river half a year ago. After she was rescued, she seemed to have become a different person."
Ling Mohan's calm face showed no emotion, but the hand gripping the wheelchair tightened, veins bulging on his fair hand.
Could it be so outlandish that after surviving a near-death experience, her entire personality changed?
"Are you certain the person in the mansion is indeed Feng Jin?"
There were rumors that in the Western Yue Kingdom, there was a secret art that could alter a person's appearance. Could the Feng Jin in the mansion be an imposter?
"It is absolutely certain that she is Prime Minister Feng's daughter, Feng Jin!"
He had made several inquiries and confirmed it before reporting.
Ling Mohan's expression faltered. Could it really be a change of personality?