Chapter 93 - 92: A Beauty as Fragile as a Willow in the Wind (2nd Update)

Chapter 93: Chapter 92: A Beauty as Fragile as a Willow in the Wind (2nd Update)

The conversation between Chen Hu and Wu Xiangui came to an abrupt halt, and they turned somewhat in shock toward the direction the voice came from.

They were currently on their way back to Miss Xu’s house, passing through an area where the wealthy families of Anping County resided. The surroundings were serene, and the roads were wide and well-maintained, so accidents were rare.

On the rare occasions when something did happen, it became particularly noticeable.

They saw two carriages parked by the roadside not far ahead. The carriages were low-key in appearance but impressively spacious and grand, made from the finest mahogany wood. The lanterns hanging on the carriages were exquisitely crafted.

Each carriage was drawn by two tall and robust stallions, and several guards surrounded them. An observant person would instantly recognize that the carriages belonged to someone of significance.

The voice came from the first carriage, and upon hearing it, three young women hurriedly opened the door of the second carriage and quickly ran toward the first one.

Xu Jing had been resting with her eyes closed, not paying attention to what Chen Hu and Wu Xiangui said afterward, until the anxious voice snapped her back to reality.

Being a doctor by nature, she immediately lifted the curtain of the window to glance at the two carriages ahead, then instructed Chen Hu and Wu Xiangui to stop and sent Chen Hu to inquire about the situation.

Chen Hu returned swiftly, accompanied by a young woman dressed in a light yellow upper garment and a pea-green skirt, her hair styled into twin buns.

Chen Hu said, "Miss Xu, the people in those two carriages up ahead claim they are from the Capital City, and their surname is Song. They are currently on their way back to the Capital and happened to pass by Anping County today, planning to stay overnight in Anping County.

However, they seem to have been unable to locate the inn they previously reserved. Their mistress, having been exhausted from the journey, already felt quite nauseous from the ride and has been uncomfortable due to the recent heat; her condition seems quite dire. She just vomited heavily and is now leaning against the carriage wall, too weak to speak.

I told them that Miss Xu is a renowned doctor in Anping County, and they wish to invite Miss Xu over to assess their mistress’s condition."

The young woman accompanying Chen Hu appeared to be the servant of the carriage’s owner. She immediately bowed respectfully, her demeanor anxious, and said, "Please, Doctor Xu, you must take a look at our mistress. If you can help her, we will certainly not skimp on the silver coin."

Xu Jing raised her eyebrows slightly, quite satisfied with Chen Hu’s proactive efforts to seek clients during their journey home. She smiled faintly and said, "Practicing medicine and saving lives is a healer’s duty. Even if the lady did not ask, I would go and take a look.

However, I have injured my leg and it’s inconvenient for me to walk, so I ask for the lady’s understanding."

With that, she instructed Chen Hu to bring down the folding wheelchair from the carriage. She slowly moved into the wheelchair and had Chen Hu push her over.

Originally, a crowd of people had been tightly gathered around the door of the first carriage. The servant hurried over and said, "The doctor is here, please make way."

The crowd then moved aside, clearing a path.

Upon seeing Xu Jing in a wheelchair, wearing a veil, they were momentarily stunned, and a hint of doubt appeared in their eyes as they looked at her.

A shrewd-looking woman was the first to approach and asked, "Is this lady the doctor you were referring to?"

As she spoke, she frowned and scrutinized Xu Jing from head to toe, clearly skeptical that Xu Jing could be a doctor of any repute.

Xu Jing was long accustomed to such looks and didn’t mind. She glanced at the woman in the carriage, who was leaning against the wall. The woman had a slightly plump figure, dressed in luxurious but not gaudy attire; her face was pale, lips blue and cracked, eyes tightly shut, brows furrowed, breathing rapid and labored, and her forehead was covered with a fine layer of sweat—a textbook case of heatstroke.

Xu Jing frowned and couldn’t help but sternly say, "This lady has heatstroke and needs ventilation and cooling; crowding around the carriage is making her suffering worse, isn’t it?"

The woman who had initially questioned Xu Jing was surprised that she not only didn’t answer her question but also started by criticizing them. Her face quickly turned sour, and she scolded, "How dare you, do you know who we are..."

"Nanny Kang, now is not the time for these arguments. Mother’s suffering should be alleviated promptly,"

A tender, melodious voice, akin to the song of an oriole, suddenly interrupted Nanny Kang. The speaker was a young lady about eighteen or nineteen years old, elegantly dressed in a light pink top and sapphire-blue skirt, with a harmonious and gentle flying immortal bun, her features delicate and picturesque.

Xu Jing glanced at her and could not help but marvel.

In seeing this young lady, one truly understands what it means for a beauty to resemble a willowy figure swaying in the wind, eliciting sympathy.

Judging by her attire, it was clear she had authority in the situation. Although Nanny Kang was slightly reluctant, she said, "Second Lady, we must be cautious when traveling; who knows if we might encounter someone with ill intentions..."

Xu Jing withdrew her gaze and looked at the woman with a subtle smile. She suddenly took out a white ceramic jar from her sleeve pocket and handed it to the woman, saying, "The lady’s condition isn’t great right now. If you trust me, apply a little ointment from this jar under the lady’s nose and on both of her temples; it will make her feel more comfortable."

Nanny Kang already had a poor impression of Xu Jing. Hearing this, she frowned tightly at Xu Jing, hesitating to accept the ointment from her.

Just then, the lady in the carriage dry-heaved again, her expression growing more pained. The young lady’s face shifted slightly, as if she had made a decision. She stepped forward and took the ointment from Xu Jing’s hand.

Nanny Kang exclaimed in surprise, "Second Lady..."

However, despite looking weak, the young lady was evidently determined. She went directly beside the lady and, following Xu Jing’s instructions, applied the ointment under the lady’s nose and on her temples.

The moment the ointment touched the area beneath the lady’s nose, her eyelashes fluttered slightly. After a moment, she slowly opened her eyes a little.

Those watching couldn’t help but look on in surprise.

The young lady was immensely moved, barely holding back her emotions as she called out, "Mother..."

As she spoke, she applied more ointment gently to the lady’s temples.

The woman closed her eyes briefly and then opened them again, suddenly speaking in a hoarse voice, "What...kind of ointment is this? It smells...cool, and applying it to my head feels quite soothing..."

Since feeling unwell, their mistress had barely spoken. It was rare for her to say such a long sentence at once.

Tears of joy welled in the young lady’s eyes. At this point, she couldn’t afford to doubt Xu Jing and quickly turned to her, saying, "Doctor, my servants were very disrespectful to you earlier; please don’t take it to heart. Please, Doctor, help my mother. Ever since we started this journey, my mother’s health has been poor, and as her daughter, I wish I could bear this instead of her!

We have consulted many doctors along the way, but the results have been limited."

They had already slowed down their journey as much as possible, hoping that once they returned to the Capital, their mother could rest well.

Unexpectedly, their mother grew more and more uncomfortable each day, and by today, it had become alarming for them all.

Xu Jing had Chen Hu push her to the side of the carriage and asked the lady to extend her hand. She took her pulse simply and said, "Your esteemed mother has heatstroke and is also somewhat motion sick, hence her current distress.

I have a pill here for you to give to your mother. Afterward, let her rest well, and in the next two days, take some more medicine. She should feel much better then.

You can also take this jar of ointment; it helps relieve the effects of summer heat, humidity, and motion sickness. Before you set out tomorrow, apply this ointment under your mother’s nose and on her temples; it will effectively alleviate her symptoms of motion sickness."