Chapter 125 - 124: Even More Dramatic Than the Opera (Second Update)

Chapter 125: Chapter 124: Even More Dramatic Than the Opera (Second Update)

Xu Jing immediately sensed that this was a perfect opportunity to expand her business territory!

Madam Song’s action was akin to helping her open up the market for Xinglin Hall in the Western Capital!

Not to mention, it was with this thought in mind that she decided to associate with Madam Song in the first place.

In fact, ever since Madam Song invited her to diagnose Young Madam Zhao, Xu Jing had suspected that she would be asked to stay temporarily in the Western Capital. Now, with the proposal to introduce her to other noble families’ wives in the Capital, it seemed partly due to this intention, and partly to further persuade her to stay.

If not for Guangming Hall suppressing their Xinglin Hall, Xu Jing would have readily agreed without hesitation. However, although she was hesitant at the moment, she couldn’t find a good enough reason to refuse Madam Song. After a moment of thought, she put away all expressions from her face, smiled slightly, and said, "Certainly, if Madam Song is willing to introduce me to other ladies, it would be my honor."

Seeing Xu Jing agree, Madam Song was obviously pleased, nodding repeatedly with a smile, "Good, good, good, I knew that although you are a woman, you have aspirations and courage no less than that of men. I really didn’t misjudge you. Since you’re going to treat Shaohua, why not simply stay at the Song Mansion? It will be more convenient for your diagnosis and treatment..."

Xu Jing immediately displayed a look of difficulty, "I’m sorry, Madam Song, I’m not very accustomed to living in someone else’s house."

It wasn’t that she minded staying at the Song Mansion, but she hadn’t yet figured out what was going on with the group of men in black from before. If she stayed at the Song Mansion, it might bring danger to them.

Moreover, if she stayed in the Song Mansion, it wouldn’t be convenient for Chang Xiao to visit her.

Madam Song did not insist, saying, "In that case, our Song Family has several other residences in the Capital. How about I have Nanny Kang clean up a quiet and convenient house for you to temporarily stay in?"

Xu Jing could only smile faintly, "No need to trouble Madam Song, I’m currently staying at a friend’s house in the Western Capital, which isn’t far from here and makes it easy to come and go from the Song Mansion."

For such small matters, there was no need to overthink. Madam Song wasn’t a fussy person either, and upon hearing this said, "Fine, fine, as long as Doctor Xu is comfortable. Any expenses you incur in the Western Capital can be addressed with Nanny Kang.

By the way, Doctor Xu, I have another question. What exactly caused my daughter-in-law’s menorrhagia? If we know the reason, we can be more mindful in the future."

This question was much easier to answer.

Xu Jing said, "Young Madam Zhao’s condition is caused by emotional depression, overexertion, or lack of moderation in marital activities, leading to an imbalance in the Chong and Ren meridians. May I ask, how often did Young Madam Zhao and your husband have marital activities before this?"

Unexpectedly, Xu Jing asked such a question with a serious expression, showing no sign of feeling anything inappropriate.

Young Madam Zhao was both surprised and embarrassed, but considering that even though Doctor Xu seemed like an unmarried woman, this kind of thing is just a part of diagnosis for someone in the medical field, her calm demeanor was understandable. With a slightly reddened face, she glanced at Madam Song and said, "After giving birth to Dalang, my husband and I engaged in marital activities about once every five or six days..."

That frequency wasn’t particularly high either.

Before Xu Jing could ask anything else, Madam Song anxiously said, "Shaohua, are you still thinking about Wang Wuniang? When I was in Jiangzhou mourning, Dalang wrote to me about it. He said the incident with Wang Wuniang hit you hard; during that period, you were constantly in a daze, sometimes waking up from nightmares. Dalang was very worried but didn’t know how to comfort you, so he asked me through letters what to do.

I know Wang Wuniang was your close friend, but half a year has passed since she passed away. You should let it go."

Young Madam Zhao was momentarily stunned, her eyes suddenly turning red, clearly indicating that Madam Song had touched on what was troubling her!

She looked helplessly at Madam Song and said, "Mother, I didn’t expect you to know about this... I want to let it go too, but Zhen died so horribly, too horribly. She was such a good girl; she shouldn’t have met with such an end.

On that day, if I hadn’t been so focused on playing in the snow, I wouldn’t have lost Zhen. I don’t want to hide it from you, Mother, since that day, I often dream of Zhen, dreaming that she tells me she died terribly, why wasn’t I watching over her that day? It’s all my fault, all my fault..."

Madam Song looked at her with heartache, pulling her into her arms, patting her back gently like comforting a child, and said, "Silly child, how could this be your fault? You just have too kind a heart..."

Across from them, Xu Jingjing remained silent, though curious about what they were discussing, she knew it wasn’t her place as an outsider to intervene.

Once Madam Song calmed Young Madam Zhao’s emotions, Xu Jing prescribed a treatment and explained some precautions. Seeing that Madam Song had no other issues, she took her leave.

Nanny Kang personally escorted Xu Jing out. Seeing that Xu Jing didn’t proactively inquire about Wang Wuniang along the way, she nodded secretly and sighed, "I didn’t expect it would still trouble Doctor Xu today, but I didn’t think Young Madam was still thinking about Wang Wuniang, which caused her to wear herself out. However, for Wang Wuniang, a young lady in her early years, it indeed was a pity."

Xu Jing glanced at Nanny Kang, who faintly smiled and said, "Although Wang Wuniang’s fate is tragic, it’s not something that can’t be talked about. In fact, most people in the Capital know about it; it’s just not discussed openly.

Doctor Xu may know, in our Great Chu, there are four prominent families, namely the Xiao, Wang, Jiang, and Zhao. This Wang Wuniang was a member of the Wang Family’s generation. However, her background was somewhat awkward as she was not a legitimate Wang Family daughter. She was brought in at the age of five with her mother as a second wife.

Wang Wuniang’s mother was the daughter of a military general from the northern Qi State. The Wang Family has been military generals for generations. The current head of the Wang Family’s brother, Wang Qilang, was stationed near Jizhou when he was young. Once, during a mission to quell bandits, he was in distress and was saved by Wang Wuniang’s mother.

At that time, Wang Wuniang’s mother had just lost her husband and was returning to her maiden home with her young daughter. Wang Qilang’s first wife had also recently passed away due to illness. During Wang Qilang’s recovery, somehow the two of them fell for each other, and later Wang Qilang wouldn’t marry anyone else but her. He fought with his family for several years before finally marrying her as a second wife.

This seemed like it had a happy ending, but in reality, it was far more brutal than depicted in dramas. Coming from a modest background, Wang Wuniang’s mother, being a general’s daughter, couldn’t truly be accepted by the noble families of the Capital. Consequently, young Wang Wuniang was often ostracized by her peers. Fortunately, Wang Wuniang was kind-hearted from a young age and never harbored resentment despite how she was treated. Because of this, some noble family daughters started to approach her, and our Young Madam was one of them."

Xu Jing couldn’t help but click her tongue in admiration inwardly, thinking Wang Wuniang’s mother’s story was even more fascinating than a drama.

Indeed, all drama derives from life.

Nanny Kang sighed again, saying, "Yet, fate took a cruel turn. Just when Wang Wuniang had finally integrated into this affluent circle and was growing up, she encountered... she encountered such a disaster. That was a winter half a year ago. Our Young Madam invited a group of close friends to enjoy the snow, and among them was Wang Wuniang. In the height of their spirits, as they played various snow games, Wang Wuniang suddenly disappeared. The Young Madam took people to search everywhere nearby but could not find her. It was as if Wang Wuniang... just vanished into thin air.

When Wang Wuniang was found three days later, she had already been killed, and... her death was particularly gruesome."

At this point, Nanny Kang seemed to recall something, causing her to shudder slightly.