Chapter 418: I’ll stay with you (2)
A Blessed Daughter
Chapter 418: I’ll stay with you (2)
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The medicine was no miracle pill. Even if effective, it would not show results immediately. Time was needed, during which Wei Ruo and the others would take turns watching over him.
The rest did not idle either: some decocted medicine, some processed herbs, some consulted medical texts, others coordinated details with Madam Yuan’s attendants… Everyone carried out their duties diligently, without a trace of laziness.
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That evening, when Wei Ruo finally had a moment to spare, she ate a couple of plain buns in an empty room while her right hand kept flipping through a medical text.
Just as she was chewing, a figure suddenly appeared before her. Wei Ruo raised her head, and upon clearly seeing the person’s face, she revealed a look of surprise.
“Second Brother?”
Once she confirmed it was Wei Jinyi, Wei Ruo walked to the window and glanced outside.
The courtyard was still guarded inside and out, with strict orders against outsiders coming and going freely.
But clearly, those guards had not been able to stop her Second Brother, nor had they even realized someone had slipped inside.
Wei Ruo returned and asked Wei Jinyi, “Second Brother, why are you here?”
“I came to check on you,” Wei Jinyi replied.
“How did you know I was here?”
“I guessed.”
“You guessed so accurately,” Wei Ruo said in surprise.
Wei Jinyi had figured that Wei Ruo must be helping Madam Yuan, though finding this exact place had taken him some time.
Wei Jinyi’s gaze fell on the big white steamed bun in Wei Ruo’s hand. “You’re eating just that for dinner?”
“This is quicker, I don’t have much time. And it’s not just the bun—there’s shredded pork stir-fried with pickled vegetables too. Stuffing the pickles into the bun actually tastes pretty good!” Wei Ruo replied.
Wei Jinyi still frowned, then asked, “How are things? Are you in danger?”
“Don’t worry, Second Brother. My health is strong. Even if I do get infected, I can handle it.”
“So what you’re really saying is, you have a high chance of being infected, isn’t it?” Wei Jinyi read between the lines.
Wei Ruo didn’t answer, tacitly admitting it.
She couldn’t avoid contact with the patients now. Without masks or protective gear—and even if there were—she still needed to perform acupuncture and examine them at close range. It was nearly impossible to keep herself from being exposed.
Seeing the grim look on his face, Wei Ruo said, “Don’t worry too much about me, Second Brother. I’m confident I can cure this illness. Besides, with my strong constitution, I’m less likely to catch it. And even if I do, I can treat myself.”
Although none of the patients had been cured yet, Wei Ruo felt certain in her judgment. After her discussions with the other physicians that morning, she believed the chances of success were very high.
Looking at Wei Ruo’s confident expression, Wei Jinyi said, “I believe you. I’ll stay here with you.”
“That won’t do.” Wei Ruo refused.
“You said you were confident you could cure it, and I believe you—unless you’re lying, and you’re actually not sure at all.”
“Of course not.”
“In that case, there’s nothing wrong with me staying.”
“Doesn't the Second Brother have his own matters to attend to? Now that you finally have a few days at home, you should take a good rest.”
“My health is fine, I don’t need extra rest. Besides, I don’t think this is a time when one can afford to rest,” said Wei Jinyi.
Almost everyone in Taizhou Prefecture was suffering from hunger and sickness during this troubled time. How could it possibly be a season for rest?
Wei Ruo thought for a moment, then muttered, “So even if I disagree, you’ll still come, won’t you?”
The rest did not idle either: some decocted medicine, some processed herbs, some consulted medical texts, others coordinated details with Madam Yuan’s attendants… Everyone carried out their duties diligently, without a trace of laziness.
###
That evening, when Wei Ruo finally had a moment to spare, she ate a couple of plain buns in an empty room while her right hand kept flipping through a medical text.
Just as she was chewing, a figure suddenly appeared before her. Wei Ruo raised her head, and upon clearly seeing the person’s face, she revealed a look of surprise.
“Second Brother?”
Once she confirmed it was Wei Jinyi, Wei Ruo walked to the window and glanced outside.
The courtyard was still guarded inside and out, with strict orders against outsiders coming and going freely.
But clearly, those guards had not been able to stop her Second Brother, nor had they even realized someone had slipped inside.
Wei Ruo returned and asked Wei Jinyi, “Second Brother, why are you here?”
“I came to check on you,” Wei Jinyi replied.
“How did you know I was here?”
“I guessed.”
“You guessed so accurately,” Wei Ruo said in surprise.
Wei Jinyi had figured that Wei Ruo must be helping Madam Yuan, though finding this exact place had taken him some time.
Wei Jinyi’s gaze fell on the big white steamed bun in Wei Ruo’s hand. “You’re eating just that for dinner?”
“This is quicker, I don’t have much time. And it’s not just the bun—there’s shredded pork stir-fried with pickled vegetables too. Stuffing the pickles into the bun actually tastes pretty good!” Wei Ruo replied.
-bun with shredded pork stir-fried with pickled vegetables.
Wei Jinyi still frowned, then asked, “How are things? Are you in danger?”
“Don’t worry, Second Brother. My health is strong. Even if I do get infected, I can handle it.”
“So what you’re really saying is, you have a high chance of being infected, isn’t it?” Wei Jinyi read between the lines.
Wei Ruo didn’t answer, tacitly admitting it.
She couldn’t avoid contact with the patients now. Without masks or protective gear—and even if there were—she still needed to perform acupuncture and examine them at close range. It was nearly impossible to keep herself from being exposed.
Seeing the grim look on his face, Wei Ruo said, “Don’t worry too much about me, Second Brother. I’m confident I can cure this illness. Besides, with my strong constitution, I’m less likely to catch it. And even if I do, I can treat myself.”
Although none of the patients had been cured yet, Wei Ruo felt certain in her judgment. After her discussions with the other physicians that morning, she believed the chances of success were very high.
Looking at Wei Ruo’s confident expression, Wei Jinyi said, “I believe you. I’ll stay here with you.”
“That won’t do.” Wei Ruo refused.
“You said you were confident you could cure it, and I believe you—unless you’re lying, and you’re actually not sure at all.”
“Of course not.”
“In that case, there’s nothing wrong with me staying.”
“Doesn't the Second Brother have his own matters to attend to? Now that you finally have a few days at home, you should take a good rest.”
“My health is fine, I don’t need extra rest. Besides, I don’t think this is a time when one can afford to rest,” said Wei Jinyi.
Almost everyone in Taizhou Prefecture was suffering from hunger and sickness during this troubled time. How could it possibly be a season for rest?
Wei Ruo thought for a moment, then muttered, “So even if I disagree, you’ll still come, won’t you?”
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