Madam Song and Mrs. Lu escorted Song Ci back to Chunhui Hall, then dispersed to their own affairs. Madam Song did not hurry back to her main courtyard but instead first went to Lin Qing’s Bamboo Study.
"Doctor Lin, we are truly indebted to you. Our family will be welcoming a new mber soon. My second sister-in-law says you are a Divine Doctor, and indeed, she wasn’t wrong," Madam Song complinted.
Lin Qing modestly replied, "It was a coincidence, I don’t deserve such praise from you, Madam. The foundation of the Second Madam wasn’t bad to begin with, I didn’t expect it to happen so soon."
Madam Song enviously said, "My sister-in-law is indeed younger. Alas, I don’t know if I still have such fortune."
She touched her abdon with a somber expression.
Lin Qing then said, "Children are about destiny. Your pulse is also good; it’s just that the destined ti has not arrived. Such things cannot be rushed."
Taking the opportunity, Madam Song said, "Could you feel my pulse again?"
Lin Qing was montarily taken aback, but then nodded compliantly and instructed the maid to fetch a dicinal pillow for a detailed pulse examination.
After a while, he withdrew his hands and said, "Your health is very good, just rember to rest and not overwork yourself. Should I reconsider and adjust your redy for you?"
Madam Song, not hearing the result she wanted, had a slight sadness in her eyes but smiled and said, "Then I’ll trouble you, Doctor Lin."
"It’s a simple task."
Madam Song continued, "Doctor Lin, since you’ve been here at the Pri Minister’s Mansion, my mother has smiled much more, treating you as part of the family. Look, my Qi’er is also engaged now, I’d like to entrust you with sothing."
Lin Qing, clever as she was, already guessed the request, and smiled, "Please, go on."
"My Qi’er is set to marry next May. I’d like you to regulate her body during this period to prepare her. You know, at the Duke Ying Mansion, where there are many people and comparisons. My son-in-law is also getting on in years. He’s certainly eager to beco a father, so..." Madam Song awkwardly said, "Rest assured, I will give you additional compensation."
"I understand your motherly intentions, Madam. If you trust , I will examine her," Lin Qing agreed.
Madam Song was overjoyed, stood up, and gave a solemn bow of gratitude, then left happily.
After she left, Asang ca forward to tidy up the dicinal pillow, muttering softly, "Master, Madam is really skilled at taking advantage. You were originally here just to regulate the health of the elder Madam."
Now it’s as if you’re a regular physician in the residence.
Lin Qing replied, "It’s just taking a pulse and adjusting the body, nothing major. And staying at the Pri Minister’s Mansion these days has been quite pleasant, it doesn’t matter. They also provide paynt for consultations."
In this regard, everyone at the Pri Minister’s Mansion does quite well.
"I just feel it’s unfair for you, Master."
"Why unfair? I can freely browse the Book Collection Pavilion at the Pri Minister’s Mansion, where else could I have such a privilege? Besides, the elder Madam treats well." Lin Qing smiled slightly, "Compared to the Lu Family, this place is much better, I’m very happy here."
Asang’s expression slightly changed, quickly saying, "Master, it’s my fault, bringing up sad mories for you."
"It’s alright, it’s all in the past," Lin Qing said. "Go get paper and ink, I will change their prescription."
Asang complied with a curtsy and soon fetched the paper and pen.
Once Lin Qing finished writing the prescription, a gift box arrived from the Jiang family. Upon opening it, to their surprise, apart from an exquisite lambfat white jade bracelet, there was also a silver note worth five hundred taels.
Lin Qing’s lips twitched; the Jiang family was indeed wealthy, as the elder Madam said, ’extravagant beyond asure.’
Seeing this, Asang’s grievances eased sowhat. The second Madam was indeed generous and considerate.
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