Chapter 95 – Returning to the Yan Family
With the people of the Yan family being so malicious, Yan Xiaosi wouldn’t possibly go to treat Madam Jiang’s illness if there was no money involved.
She patted Ms. Zhong’s hand to reassure her, “Mother, it will be fine, don’t worry.”
Ms. Zhong was anxious inside but didn’t dare to stop Yan Xiaosi from going to the Yan family in front of Old Master Yan. Reluctantly, she had to let Yan Xiaosi go.
Her fourth daughter was smart. Perhaps she could really cure the old lady’s illness and get ten taels of silver from the old master. Even if the outcome wasn’t as bright, she, as a mother, would go all out to protect her daughter.
With a plan in mind, Ms. Zhong felt slightly more at ease.
Yan Xiaosi moved his hand away and glanced at the triumphant Ms. Li.
He didn’t know what this old woman was so pleased about. Had she concluded that he couldn’t cure Madam Jiang? That was not necessarily the case.
“A gentleman’s word is his bond. The words I said are not empty talk, you people of the Yan family can rest assured.”
“So be it.”
Old Master Yan snorted coldly, extended his hand, and signaled for Ms. Li to help him back.
Ms. Li quickly followed and helped him, “Father, it’s dark underfoot, be careful.”
Seeing Old Master Yan, Ms. Li, and Old Woman Li turn to leave, Yan Xiaosi quickly followed.
“Mom, sisters, if you don’t want to go, stay at home. I’ll be back soon.”
Given Old Master Yan’s attitude just now, how could Ms. Zhong, Yan Shuqin, Yan Shuxue, and Yan Shuyun feel at ease letting Yan Xiaosi go to the Yan family alone?
“Qin’er, quickly bring out the oil lamp, lock the door, and we will go with Xiaosi.”
“Okay, mom.”
Seeing Old Master Yan, Ms. Li, Old Woman Li, and Yan Xiaosi had walked far away, even before Yan Shuqin could bring out the oil lamp and lock the door, Ms. Zhong pursued them into the night.
Yan Shuqin quickly locked the door, then she, Yan Shuxue, and Yan Shuyun went to catch up with Ms. Zhong.
After a while, Yan Xiaosi, Old Master Yan, Ms. Li, and Old Woman Li entered the gate of the Yan family courtyard, followed closely by Ms. Zhong, Yan Shuqin, Yan Shuxue, and Yan Shuyun.
Due to Madam Jiang’s sudden illness, there were quite a few villagers from Shaoyao Village in the Yan family’s mansion late at night.
Seeing the people from the third branch of the Yan family entering the mansion, the people present couldn’t help but show surprised expressions, especially looking surprisedly at Ms. Zhong.
Back then, after the death of the third son of the Yan family, Old Master Yan drove Ms. Zhong and her children out of the Yan mansion. He had sworn that he would never allow Ms. Zhong and her children to set foot in the mansion again. It seems that the words of the former county lord of Xize, now Old Master Yan, were as worthless as a fart. Hearing that Yan Xiaosi knew medicine, he hurriedly had him summoned. It was unknown, however, if Yan Xiaosi could cure Old Madam Yan’s illness, whether Ms. Zhong would be allowed back into the Yan family.
Everyone was curious and watched with anticipation. In Madam Jiang’s room, when Yan Shujing saw Ms. Zhong, Yan Xiaosi, Yan Shuqin, Yan Shuyun, and Yan Shuxue following behind Old Master Yan, her first reaction was displeasure. She felt even more displeased when she saw the cute faces of the three sisters Yan Shuqin, Yan Shuxue, and Yan Shuyun. Of Old Master Yan’s three sons, the third son, Yan Bowen, was the most learned and handsome. Ms. Zhong was also among the prettiest young wives in Shaoyao Village in her youth, so the appearances of the four sisters Yan Shuqin, Yan Shuxue, Yan Shuyun, and Yan Xiaosi were not at all inferior. If they could be dressed up like Yan Shujing, any of the four sisters could outshine her. It was precisely because Yan Shujing recognized this fact that she was unhappy.
Despite her unhappiness, she maintained a polite expression on her face when she saw Ms. Zhong and Yan Xiaosi come in.
With everyone present, she gracefully and softly said, “Third Aunt, Sister Qin, Sister Xue, Sister Yun, and Cousin Xiaosi, you’re here.”
Ms. Zhong, Yan Shuqin, Yan Shuxue, and Yan Shuyun reciprocated the greeting.
Yan Shujing’s actions and words fell into Yan Xiaosi’s eyes and ears.
Yan Xiaosi had a feeling: she was a hypocrite, a green tea b*tch (slang for someone who appears innocent and charming, but is really calculating and manipulative).
“Ah ah ah ah ah……”
Madam Jiang, who had been lying quietly in bed, became excited at the sight of Yan Xiaosi coming to the bedside, and started to shout “ah ah ah.”
The members of the Yan family and the people present didn’t understand what her “ah ah ah” meant, whether she was happy that Yan Xiaosi was going to treat her, or unhappy.
Old Master Yan, who had just been rebuffed by Yan Xiaosi, was now somewhat impatient hearing Madam Jiang’s continuous shouting. He yelled, “Stop shouting, let Yan Xiaosi examine you.”
The grandfather openly calling his grandson’s name caused the people present to immediately sense the smell of gunpowder and war. They all speculated: it seems that Old Master Yan didn’t have a good trip to the ruined temple.
Everyone looked at Yan Xiaosi with admiration.
Yan Xiaosi was indeed a talent for being able to infuriate Old Master Yan to such an extent.
Next, they heard Old Master Yan roar at Yan Xiaosi, “Yan Xiaosi, hurry up and treat your grandmother. If you can cure her, I’ll give you ten taels of silver. If you can’t, hmpf!”
Old Master Yan gave a cold snort, leaving the rest of his threat unspoken.
If he fails to cure her, watch him break this damn boy’s legs.
Yan Xiaosi sat on the edge of Madam Jiang’s bed, extending her hand to take her pulse, while responding to Old Master Yan, “Old Master Yan, don’t shout so loud. I’m just a child, I get scared easily. If you frighten me and I make a mistake because of it, and end up harming Madam Yan, don’t blame me.”
The claim of being easily scared nearly made Old Master Yan spit blood.
When this little rascal was laying hands on him, he was very bold, disregarding kinship, showing no fear of authority.
But seeing that Yan Xiaosi was taking Madam Jiang’s pulse, no matter how angry he was, he had to bear with it.
Yan Xiaosi closed his eyes, with one hand on Madam Jiang’s pulse, she appeared even more professional than Doctor Ge.
Seeing her like this, the people present began to speculate.
Someone whispered, “Could Yan Xiaosi really know medical skills, could what Dazhuang’s mother said be true?”
Ms. Wang, who was standing nearby, heard this, puffed out her chest and said angrily, “Of course what I said is true.”
Yan Shujing, who was waiting nearby, looked at Yan Xiaosi, her eyes flickering.
Could Yan Xiaosi really know medicine?
Thinking about this, she became somewhat anxious.
If Yan Xiaosi really cured the old lady’s illness, it would surely draw the old master’s attention to Yan Xiaosi. If the old master considered Yan Xiaosi’s feelings and welcomed the third branch’s people back to the Yan family…
No, this absolutely could not happen.
She quickly shook her head, dismissing the idea that had surfaced in her mind.
Yan Xiaosi quietly took Madam Jiang’s pulse for a while, and made a conclusion, “Madam Yan has mild stroke-induced localized convulsions.”
Ms. Zhong hurriedly asked, “Xiaosi, can your grandmother’s illness be cured?” This kind woman was genuinely concerned about Madam Jiang’s life. After all, she was her husband’s mother and the grandmother of her four children. Furthermore, she was worried that if Yan Xiaosi was not sure and messed up Madam Jiang’s treatment, it would bring trouble from the Yan family.
