If Old Master Liang finds out about this, he will surely co to Old Master again.
It’s unclear why Old Master gives him such face; each ti Old Master Liang visits, Old Master becos even more concerned about the affairs of the Third Young Lady.
Doctor Li donned his dicine chest, preparing to leave the room, choosing not to involve himself in these matters.
"Then I’ll return to the clinic. Mrs. Gao, will you pick up so dicine from my clinic? Jishi Hall has just opened; please do consider supporting our business."
As Doctor Li was about to leave, Mrs. Gao’s eyes lit up at his words, and she suppressed her excitent, instructing Qing Dai to see him out.
Gu Chengyu hurried back to the mansion at dusk and, just after freshening up, heard Ming Mo reporting on the day’s movents of Doctor Li.
"Sir! You previously asked us to keep an eye on Mr. Li. There hasn’t been anything out of the ordinary lately. But today, he made a visit, and it was to Duke Zhen’s Mansion."
"Oh? Did you find out who was ill?" Gu Chengyu paused in changing clothes, wondering why Duke Mansion would seek out his fourth brother’s clinic.
"It was the Third Young Lady of the mansion who fell ill; she reportedly caught a cold after falling into the water a few days ago," Ming Mo reported truthfully.
Gu Chengyu raised an eyebrow, realizing the Third Young Lady of Duke Zhen’s Mansion must be Yao ngxian.
He sighed, noting how difficult life was for the young lady in the mansion.
"Has Doctor Li returned?"
Gu Chengyu planned to inquire about the girl’s health, as she was his teacher’s granddaughter.
If anything unfortunate happened, his teacher and his teacher’s wife would be extrely worried.
"He just ca back. If you’re interested in knowing, should I go ask him?" Ming Mo glanced at Gu Chengyu, then asked.
"I’ll go myself later!" Gu Chengyu waved his hand; he should pay a visit personally since Doctor Li was his elder.
Gu Chengyu was thinking of visiting Doctor Li tomorrow as it was late today.
Then unexpectedly, Lichun announced that Doctor Li had arrived, and Gu Chengyu imdiately invited him to the study with tea.
He wondered what business Doctor Li had this late; perhaps there were issues at his fourth brother’s clinic?
"Uncle Li, you haven’t rested yet? You’ve been quite busy with my fourth brother’s clinic lately."
As soon as Gu Chengyu entered the study, he greeted Doctor Li with a hand gesture, and they exchanged formalities before sitting down.
"What are you talking about? It’s only right for to assist my own apprentice’s clinic. I’ve been staying at your residence and have caused so inconvenience."
Gu Chengchi’s clinic had just opened, and the small courtyard wasn’t ready yet; it would take a few days before moving over.
Gu Chengyu smiled at this remark, "Uncle Li, are you becoming distant from ? It’s our good fortune; you can stay as long as you like, no need for such polite gestures."
Doctor Li also smiled, realizing he had misjudged Gu Chengyu, thinking him to be making empty pleasantries.
He had thought Gu Chengyu had changed upon taking office and felt the need for formalities.
But it was a relief that Gu Chengyu remained genuine and hadn’t beco estranged.
"There’s sothing I need to discuss with you, to avoid implicating your fourth brother’s clinic. Today, the outside steward from Duke Zhen’s Mansion ca to the clinic..."
Doctor Li narrated the day’s events and expressed his concerns.
Gu Chengyu had sensed earlier that Doctor Li was troubled, evident by his worried deanor; he hadn’t expected it to be due to this matter.
"Uncle Li, don’t worry. I’ll talk to my teacher tomorrow. I’ll have him bring Miss Yao back to Liang Mansion under the pretense of missing his granddaughter for recuperation. Once she’s recovered, Duke Mansion can’t bla the clinic."
"But what if Duke Mansion suspects that I might have spread the news upon returning, then what?"
Doctor Li remained worried, fearing it might implicate Jishi Hall.
"Relax, Uncle Li. My teacher will soon bring his granddaughter back to Liang Mansion to stay. It’s almost that ti. If they bring her back now, Duke Mansion won’t bla you or the clinic."
Gu Chengyu’s words helped Doctor Li to breathe a sigh of relief, finally feeling the weight lifted off his shoulders.
"But did you say this Third Young Lady is the legitimate daughter of Duke Mansion’s primary household?"
Doctor Li suddenly recalled a detail and quickly inquired.
"Indeed! Miss Yao is the legitimate daughter of the primary household, and she’s my teacher’s granddaughter."
Gu Chengyu noticed Doctor Li’s expression was sowhat odd, tinged with surprise and incredulity.
"And her mother?" Doctor Li recalled the conversation of two old maids; the madam they ntioned should be Miss Yao’s mother.
Yet he felt Miss Yao’s mother seed not to treat her well; otherwise, why send a sick daughter to a distant estate?
"Her birth mother passed away; the current one is her father’s second wife. What’s this about?"
Doctor Li was startled by the news, suddenly standing up with a dazed look.
"She passed away? Really passed away?"
Gu Chengyu sensed there was definitely sothing going on; Doctor Li seed to be familiar with Miss Yao’s mother. Could they have known each other earlier?
Yet, Doctor Li was rely a doctor, while Miss Yao’s mother was a noblewoman from an aristocratic family; how could they have known each other?
"Uncle Li! Do you know Miss Yao’s birth mother?"
Gu Chengyu couldn’t help but ask directly.
Doctor Li ca back to his senses, shaking his head repeatedly, "No! No! How would I know such a noblewoman? It’s late; you should rest early. I’m heading back."
With that, Doctor Li left the study without looking back, reaffirming Gu Chengyu’s suspicion.
It seed he needed to investigate Doctor Li, as he, too, seed to have a story.
Gu Chengyu wasn’t being nosy, but since Doctor Li was Gu Chengchi’s ntor.
If Doctor Li’s unknown past were to affect Gu Chengchi, knowing beforehand might help him find ways to address it.
In the outer study of the Third Prince Mansion, a man dressed in a dark robe knelt on the ground.
"This ti you’ve caused terrible trouble, you idiot!"
The Third Prince swept the inks and brushes from the desk, splattering ink everywhere.
The inkstone was thrown, hitting the kneeling figure, who didn’t dare make a sound.
"Calm down, Your Highness, we were set up this ti too," adviser You Guangzong dared to approach, trying to calm the fuming Third Prince.
The Third Prince cast an ominous glance at the kneeling man and suddenly grabbed a sword from the wall.
With a swish, the sword was drawn, its silver-white blade gleaming coldly in the candlelight.
The Third Prince lunged at the dark-robed man, eyes fierce, raising the sword to stab downward.
"Your Highness! You mustn’t!"
You Guangzong hurried forward to stop him; this man couldn’t die now.
"Get out of my way; what’s the use of keeping him?" The Third Prince, enraged, pushed You Guangzong aside.
You Guangzong held on tightly to the Prince’s arm, not letting go, even when pushed. He grimaced in pain but dared not loosen his grip.
"Your Highness! He absolutely cannot die now; if the Emperor investigates, we can’t quell the Emperor’s anger."
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