Qi Yue felt her head remain dizzy and foggy all the way to Chen Shi’s room.
“What happened to you?” Chang Yinglan had also heard the news and rushed over, asking with a worried expression.
Qi Yue accepted the warm towel that A’Ru handed her and pressed it to her face, feeling the dizzy sensation finally dissipate somewhat.
“Don’t even mention it. Yesterday mother wasn’t feeling well, so I stayed to take care of her. I said I’d just nap for a while, but somehow I slept until dawn. Now those two mother and son think I’m absolutely unforgivable and would love to devour me.” She laughed.
Chang Yinglan was surprised that she could still laugh about it.
“How did sister-in-law fall asleep?” she couldn’t help asking.
Yes, she shouldn’t have been that tired…
Qi Yue frowned.
“Adults are talking, why are you interrupting?” Chen Shi glanced at her daughter and said, “Why ask about such things anyway?”
This wasn’t exactly a good thing, and she was probably feeling terrible about it herself, yet still had to put on a brave face to deal with them…
Chang Yinglan smiled awkwardly and quickly excused herself, leaving only the two of them in the room.
“Child, when he’s angry, you should quickly hide away. That man has no sense of restraint – if you get hurt, there’s no one to feel sorry for you, and you’ll be the one suffering.” Chen Shi looked at Qi Yue and sighed.
Qi Yue smiled.
“Isn’t there still aunt who cares for me?” she laughed.
Chen Shi gave her a reproachful look and composed her expression.
“You don’t need to go to your mother’s place to curry favor anymore.” she said.
Qi Yue was very surprised that she would say such a thing.
Wow, didn’t this Chen Shi appear to have a good relationship with Madam Xie?
“Forget it, you shouldn’t stay in this house anymore either.” Chen Shi said again, as if talking to herself.
“What?” Qi Yue didn’t understand.
“Nothing.” Chen Shi looked up at her with a smile, “I was just about to go speak with the Marchioness and ask to take you back to my maiden home with me.”
Qi Yue looked at her in surprise.
“My sister-in-law’s health has been poor since last year. She’s seen many physicians, but they all say there’s no hope. My mother died early, so I’m like a mother to this elder sister-in-law.” Chen Shi said, “So I’d like to ask you to take a look at her.”
Qi Yue made a sound of acknowledgment.
“But I’m afraid I can’t help.” She waved her hand with a smile, “I’m actually not skilled at internal medicine. External injuries and such are more manageable, but without other physicians to assist, I can’t do it either.”
Chen Shi smiled with pursed lips, taking it as modesty.
“In any case, don’t overthink it. Since they don’t like you, then so be it.” she said, “You don’t need to waste effort trying to please them.”
“Actually, it’s not really like that.” Qi Yue said, “Actually, it’s nothing…”
She suddenly stood up mid-sentence.
“Oh my, I still need to perform surgery on Yan’er! I was so angry I forgot!” She patted her head and hurriedly bid farewell to Chen Shi.
“With things like this, why still do surgery?” Chen Shi stood up and said.
“What kind of problem is this?” Qi Yue laughed with a completely nonchalant expression.
Chen Shi looked utterly astonished.
This wasn’t considered a problem?
“I can’t delay it any longer. Strike while the iron is hot, then momentum wanes. Having postponed it from yesterday to today, if we delay again, Yan’er is young and might not be able to handle it mentally.” Qi Yue smiled while hurriedly saying “Don’t worry, aunt, I’ll come talk with you again” and left with A’Ru at a quick pace.
Once this commotion started, the entire mansion immediately knew about it. Chang Chunlan was in her room wiping tears and crying endlessly.
“This is all because of me…” she cried.
Concubine Huang sighed.
“It’s not because of you.” she said.
“Concubine, if not for performing surgery on Yan’er, why would the young madam need to be so distracted?” Chang Chunlan cried. “Don’t try to comfort me, I know everything.”
Concubine Huang shook her head and reached out to stroke the head of Yan’er, who was leaning against her side blinking and listening to their conversation.
“Can’t aunt perform surgery on me anymore?” Yan’er couldn’t help asking.
“She can.” Concubine Huang smiled at her.
“I think we should wait. The young madam couldn’t possibly be in the mood for this.” Chang Chunlan said through her sobs.
As soon as she finished speaking, a maid’s voice came from outside.
“Miss, Concubine Huang, the young madam sent me to fetch Yan’er.”
All three in the room were startled and looked over to see Que Zhi approaching with a smile.
“Little miss, you haven’t eaten, have you?” she asked again.
Chang Chunlan was stunned for a moment, while Yan’er was already nodding repeatedly.
“Wonderful! Let’s go, the young madam’s carriage is already waiting.” Que Zhi smiled while extending her hand, “Are you afraid?”