"You still refuse to tell the truth?"
Feng Jin felt that Ling Wan was increasingly suspicious, and her questioning tone grew heavier.
"Eldest sister-in-law, I... I will speak..."
Ling Wan lowered her head and said cautiously, "Eldest sister-in-law, I... I am going to the Sheng family."
The Sheng family... Feng Jin's brows furrowed slightly. The Sheng family. Why was Ling Wan going to the Sheng family? Sheng Xu Bai's health had already recovered. What was the reason for going to the Sheng family again?
"What are you going to the Sheng family for? Sheng Xu Bai's health has already recovered, and besides, he's not even at the Sheng family. Why would an unmarried young lady like you run to the Sheng family all day?"
"Eldest sister-in-law... I..."
After being reprimanded a few times, Ling Wan lowered her head in silence, unsure how to voice the words that were on the tip of her tongue.
Feng Jin also realized that her words had been too harsh. She calmed herself, took Ling Wan's hand, and softened her tone, persuading her, "I was too emotional just now. Eldest sister-in-law is saying this for your own good. Gossip is a fearful thing, and you are still an unmarried young lady..." Kuaishuge.
"Moreover, your relationship with Sheng Xu Bai has not been clearly defined yet. Even if you two... you still shouldn't be going to the Sheng family every day. Outsiders will talk."
Previously, she had asked Ling Wan to go to treat Sheng Xu Bai, and incidentally, to let the two cultivate some feelings. Who would have thought that after so much time had passed, there was still no progress.
Now that Sheng Xu Bai had fully recovered, it was really not suitable for Ling Wan to go to the Sheng family anymore.
"Eldest sister-in-law, I know. This time, it's Madam Sheng who is unwell. Before... before Sheng Xu Bai asked me to check on Madam Sheng, I had already agreed. If I don't go, wouldn't I be a person who breaks their promise? Eldest sister-in-law, I'm just going to see Madam Sheng. I'll definitely come back quickly and won't linger."
She had already agreed to it. If she didn't go now, it would be unreasonable.
"You agreed to this too? You..."
Seeing Ling Wan's lowered head and silence, Feng Jin couldn't bring herself to scold her anymore.
With a helpless sigh, now that she knew about this matter, she absolutely could not let Ling Wan continue to go down this wrong path.
"I'll accompany you to the Sheng residence, but this is the only time. You are not allowed to go to the Sheng residence again in the future, nor are you allowed to have any private contact with Sheng Xu Bai."
Since Sheng Xu Bai had not expressed his attitude for so long, she absolutely would not allow Ling Wan to have any further contact with him.
Hesitation leads to trouble, and in the end, it is Ling Wan who gets hurt.
"I understand, eldest sister-in-law. I won't do this again."
Ling Wan nodded quickly in agreement. Even though she was reluctant to part with Sheng Xu Bai, she knew how important reputation was to a young lady.
Especially for her, a庶女, life was already difficult. If she did something improper, even her mother would be implicated.
"Alright, it's good that you remember. I'll accompany you to the Sheng residence."
Feng Jin took Ling Wan's hand and walked out. Upon arriving at the Sheng residence, after the servant announced their arrival, the two entered.
"Young Madam has also come. We apologize for not welcoming you properly. Please forgive us."
Master Sheng hurried out to greet them. He was full of gratitude for Feng Jin curing Sheng Xu Bai.
"Why are you愣着? Hurry and serve tea."
"Master Sheng, there's no need for such trouble. I am here today because my little sister had promised Young Master Sheng the third to treat Madam Sheng. I was worried and came uninvited to have a look at Madam Sheng."
"That is naturally good. Young Madam's medical skills are superb. It is truly desirable to have Young Madam treat my wife."
Master Sheng also spoke very nicely and smoothly, making it impossible for Feng Jin to find any fault with him.
"Please trouble Master Sheng to take me to see Madam Sheng."
"Yes, yes, yes... Madam Sheng, please come this way..."
Master Sheng repeatedly agreed and led Feng Jin into the house, walking ahead.
"Young Madam, please, it's the room in front..."
The maid waiting outside the door saw Master Sheng's figure from afar and quickly ran back into the room to report, "Madam, Master is here, and the Young Madam and that young lady from the Ling family have also come together."
Upon hearing this, Madam Sheng quickly dropped the melon seeds she was holding into the plate. "Quick, put these things away. Help me to the bed. Later, if Master asks, just say that today is like yesterday, with no improvement."
After instructing the maid, Madam Sheng hastily took off her outer garment, removed her shoes, and quickly lay down on the soft couch, deliberately appearing weak.
The moment the door was pushed open, Madam Sheng quickly closed her eyes.
"How is Madam today?"
"Reporting to Master, Madam is the same as yesterday, very weak and has not even gotten up."
The maid repeated Madam Sheng's instructions almost word for word, then quickly lowered her head, afraid of being discovered lying.
Fortunately, Master Sheng was worried about Madam Sheng, who had been bedridden for several days, and did not think further. Instead, upon hearing that Madam Sheng was still weak, he hurried to the bedside in concern. "Madam, Madam..."
"Master... why... why have you come?"
Madam Sheng heard the sound and slowly opened her eyes, feigning extreme weakness. She propped herself up with one hand on the couch, about to sit up.
"Madam, if you are weak, don't get up. Lie down and rest. Young Madam Ling has come. Let her examine you properly."
"Madam Sheng, it has been a long time. Madam Sheng, you do look a bit weak."
"Young Madam has arrived. My condition is a chronic one, nothing worth mentioning. After a few days of rest, I'll be fine. It's not worth Young Madam Ling's concern."
Feng Jin stepped forward and looked at Madam Sheng, immediately seeing through her pretense. "I am a physician, and treating people is my duty, regardless of the severity of the illness. If Madam Sheng continues to delay treatment like this, even a minor illness will eventually become a serious one. Madam, you cannot be afraid of seeking treatment."
"Yes, Madam, if you are ill, you must seek treatment quickly. You cannot delay. Young Madam Ling's medical skills are obvious to all. She will surely cure you."
"Master, don't you have official business to attend to? You go ahead and attend to it. I'll let Young Madam Ling have a good look at me later."
Madam Sheng was determined to send him away and constantly urged Master Sheng to leave. "Master, don't let my affairs delay your important matters. Please go quickly."
"Then I shall take my leave. Young Madam Ling, I will trouble you to take care."
"Master Sheng, please rest assured."
After Master Sheng left, Madam Sheng's smile faded, and her gaze towards Feng Jin was no longer so warm. "You were going to examine me, weren't you? Why are you still standing there?"