Lin Xiang indeed ca for his elderly mother. Since last year, when she suddenly had a stroke and was saved by Qin Liuxi, who even subtly ntioned her lifespan, the Old Lady has been carefully nurtured for over a year. However, despite these efforts, she cannot withstand the marks of ti and is gradually aging.
Madam Lin has already begun to suffer from dentia, especially last winter at the end of Dongmo, when the cold weather caused her to sprain her back, and combined with the cold, she fell ill, becoming much weaker and gradually losing her mory and ability to recognize people.
Now, every day there are Imperial Physicians who co to check Madam Lin’s Peace Pulse; the house doctor also consults with them, yet none of them can manage the Old Lady’s dentia.
The Imperial Physician speaks vaguely, and Lin Xiang himself knows in his heart that this is caused by aging, a truth he hasn’t forgotten since Qin Liuxi’s previous words, fearing his mother’s days are limited.
Nonetheless, his heart is inevitably pained, and knowing that Qin Liuxi is far in Li City, hard to request her help, upon learning she is in Shengjing, Lin Xiang would not miss seeing her — perhaps there’s a slight chance?
"You were absent, and that’s fate, but upon hearing of your arrival in the capital and consecutive disturbances spreading, I sent soone to investigate and discovered you ca, which boldly led to the Zuo Family to invite you." Lin Xiang laughed bitterly, "I’m clinging to a thread of hope."
"Thank you, Pri Minister, for your regard. Last year, I ntioned the Old Lady’s stroke at her age, fearing it would be..." Qin Liu did not finish.
"I understand, but knowing as I know, as a child one doesn’t want to miss any glimpse of hope." Lin Xiang said, "Her dentia is worsening; at tis, she doesn’t even recognize ."
At this point, his face was marked by deep desolation and anguish, his voice even carrying a slight tremor.
"A previous stroke, resulting in dentia, is not unusual. Dentia is reverting to innocence, becoming an old child; not recognizing people or rembering things isn’t the main point. The most important thing is that she can eat, drink, and sleep without sickness and suffering, which is most comfortable." Qin Liuxi sighed lightly: "The elderly, with filial and caring grandchildren and countless servants to serve them, need not fear dentia. She shall face her final monts with dignity and joyfulness. True fear stems from enduring pain, making life worse than death."
Dentia is not frightening; neglect is the real pity.
Lin Xiang chuckled, "I’ll take your words as reassurance."
"I spoke in earnest." Qin Liuxi blinked playfully, "Since I’ve co, let check her Peace Pulse."
Lin Xiang thanked her and personally led her to his mother’s courtyard.
The Lin Mansion has strict house rules. Although Qin Liuxi appeared here again after a year, so servants still vividly rembered her, having saved the Old Lady as a Divine Doctor. With the Family Head accompanying her personally, all servants bowed respectfully in greeting, adhering strictly to protocol.
Mrs. Lin had received the news early, awaited in the courtyard with her daughter-in-law and daughter, Lin Qingtang, beaming as they went to greet Qin Liuxi.
"Junior Temple Master, long ti no see."
Qin Liuxi returned greetings politely, her gaze passing over Mrs. Lin, her eldest daughter-in-law, and Lin Qingtang.
"One year unseen, Granny Lin is expecting again, congratulations."
Granny Lin exclaid in surprise.
Mrs. Lin was also stunned, then looked at her daughter-in-law: "You’re expecting?"
"Not..." Granny Lin barely uttered a word but rembered sothing, feeling her heart thumping, her eyes lit as she turned to Qin Liuxi: "Am I expecting?"
Qin Liuxi extended her hand, and she instinctively presented her wrist. As the cool fingers checked her pulse, her heartbeat quickened further.
"The pulse feels like rolling beads, indeed a slippery pulse, yet it’s early, less than a month. In a few days, it will be more apparent; try not to over-exert in these days."
Granny Lin imdiately rejoiced, her face full of smiles, pulling out a gold ruby-studded step-shake hairpin to adorn Qin Liuxi’s hair. But seeing her hair tied in a high ponytail with a hairpin in the chignon, she placed it in her hand: "Thank you, Junior Temple Master, for the pulse reading, can you tell if this one’s a boy or girl?"
Mrs. Lin’s eyes also glead with anticipation, her face full of hope.
The daughter’s-in-law luck was good, having already birthed two sons, with the legitimate eldest grandson being exceptionally outstanding, personally taught by the master. Now, the couple’s heartfelt wish was a lovely baby girl.
Lin Xiang was sowhat expectant too.
Qin Liuxi held the hairpin, silent for a mont, then said: "Carefully nurture, strive for the next pregnancy!"
Everyone’s expression turned crestfallen: "..."
So it ans this pregnancy isn’t hopeful, they dispersed!
Granny Lin sighed, touching her abdon.
Lin Qingtang laughed cheerfully, teasing: "Big sister-in-law, you and big brother are so loving, you’ll eventually fulfill your wishes."
Granny Lin’s face flushed red, scolding: "Indeed, you’re preparing to wed soon, daring to tease your sister-in-law now."
Lin Qingtang blushed in embarrassnt.
Qin Liuxi glanced at her, noticing her face with a hint of shyness mixed with anticipation, eyes slightly flickering.
Lin Xiang inadvertently looked over, his smile faintly retracting, heart suddenly skipping.
This look, I’m a bit anxious!
"Pri Minister, Madam, the Old Lady is ready." An old nanny stepped forward, saluting everyone.
No more idle chatter, everyone accompanied Qin Liuxi inside.
Madam Lin lay reclined on the Arhat bed’s large pillow, wearing a glorious bird-patterned brocade robe, a matching forehead band, eyes slightly closed. A little maid softly tapped her calves with a beauty massage hamr, while another read aloud crisply from a book nearby.
"Old Lady, the Pri Minister and the others are here." The confidant nanny stepped forward to inform, motioning the little maids away.
"Mother, I brought the Junior Temple Master to check your Peace Pulse." Lin Xiang approached, gently said.
Madam Lin squinted at him for a mont as if trying to recall who he was, but she didn’t recognize him yet, but upon seeing Qin Liuxi, her muddy eyes seed to sparkle like stars, she sat upright, pushed aside her son, and beckoned Qin Liuxi: "Girl, I know you."
Lin Xiang felt a bit heartbroken, silently stepping aside.
A servant with a sense of timing brought a stool beside the Arhat bed, Qin Liuxi sat down and grasped Madam Lin’s offered hand, asuring her pulse with fingers, cheerfully asked: "You know , who am I?"
"You’re the Junior Temple Master, just now this big guy said it, hehe." Madam Lin pointed at Lin Xiang, querying her: "Why didn’t you co sooner?"
Qin Liuxi answered: "Naturally because you didn’t obediently drink your dicine, which made a bit upset."
Everyone admired her more, since Madam Lin’s dentia made her increasingly behave childishly, refusing dicine often, even spilling it.
"Ah!" Madam Lin’s face filled with guilty innocence, childishly looked at her, complained ekly: "Too bitter."
"I’ll prescribe sothing not bitter, but you must drink it obediently, or I won’t co anymore."
"Okay."
Lin Xiang looked over, questioning with his eyes, Qin Liuxi gently shook her head, his inner light imdiately dimd a bit, his hands by his side clenched.
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