Chapter 279: Shadow

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Xie Jingli knew that the maid’s words were meant for him to hear.Since he came, he was naturally prepared to be fleeced by his eldest sister-in-law. Receiving the medicine, Xie Jingli said, "When my father recovers, I’ll bring the silver note." After Xie Jingli left, Su Jin entered the study. Xie Jingchen looked at her. Su Jin felt a bit guilty, "Don’t look at me like that. That medicine was really given to me by my brother." Xie Jingchen felt a twinge of unease. Su Chong shouldn’t have mentioned this to her. How could he give her the medicine? "What medicine did you give to Third Uncle?" he asked. "..." "Since you’ve given it, isn’t it a bit late to ask now?" Su Jin blinked. Xie Jingchen lifted his foot to go outside to retrieve the medicine. Su Jin called him back. "I’ll tell you," she said. "It’s an aphrodisiac." Xie Jingchen, "..." He looked at Su Jin with a face full of black lines. Third Uncle’s illness was caused by the aftereffects of taking aphrodisiacs. And she still gave him an aphrodisiac to take? "You’re not joking?" he asked. "Can I joke about curing illnesses and saving lives?" "Don’t worry, I won’t ruin my own reputation," Su Jin said confidently. South Courtyard. Third Master lay in bed, his face haggard, eyes vacant. Third Madam stood by the bed, silently shedding tears. "Madam, Third Young Master is back," the maid reminded her. Xie Jingli walked in, and Third Madam eagerly asked, "Did your elder brother agree to help?" Xie Jingchen took out the medicine bottle, "This is the medicine my brother got from the Dongxiang Marquis Mansion to treat Father’s illness." "Quick, give it to me!" Third Master said urgently. Xie Jingli was about to hand it to Third Master when Third Madam snatched it away. "You’re being foolish, your father was harmed by the medicine from the Dongxiang Marquis Mansion, and you want to take their medicine again?" Third Madam said angrily. "Someone, go bring the doctor!" The maid hurried to fetch the doctor. After examining the pills, the doctor said, "These are aphrodisiacs." Third Madam was fuming with rage. Third Master was harmed by aphrodisiacs, and the Dongxiang Marquis Mansion gave more! In her anger, Third Madam flicked her hand and knocked the medicine bottle to the ground. A clattering sound echoed. The pills rolled away and stopped against an incense burner. The doctor was a bit dumbfounded. Why so hasty? He hadn’t finished speaking yet. "This medicine might be able to cure Third Master’s illness," the doctor stubbornly said. Third Madam, "..." The maid quickly picked up the pills. Third Master gave Third Madam a fierce glare. She achieves nothing but fails everything! Sooner or later, he would die at their hands! Not minding the dirt on the pills, Third Master swallowed them and took two sips of tea. The maids and women bowed and left, leaving Third Madam alone to care for Third Master. Third Madam was feeling a bit agitated. Third Master was full of anticipation. But a quarter-hour passed, and the anxiety that had been enough to strip the maid’s clothes was now not producing any reaction. Third Master’s heart grew cold, his temper more violent. Third Madam wanted to comfort him with a few words, only to be sent away with three words— "Get out!" Agarwood Pavilion, study. Xie Jingchen was reading the Daqi Law. The Hidden Guard slipped into the room. "Is Third Uncle’s illness cured?" he asked. "Third Master took the medicine, but there’s no sign of improvement," the Hidden Guard said with a wry smile. "..." "No improvement at all?" Xie Jingchen raised his voice by two tones. The Hidden Guard shook his head. Xie Jingchen put down the book in his hand and went to the backyard to find Su Jin. In the pavilion, Su Jin was applying cucumber slices. The breeze was gentle, exceptionally comfortable. Xie Jingchen approached, and Xingxing called out, "Miss, the young master is here." Su Jin softly acknowledged without speaking. Xie Jingchen looked at her and said, "Your reputation is ruined." Su Jin’s eyes widened, and two cucumber slices fell off her face. "No way, your Third Uncle’s illness isn’t cured?" Su Jin asked, surprised. "Not at all," Xie Jingchen said. "..." "Your Third Uncle’s psychological shadow is quite large," Su Jin said, her lips twitching. Xie Jingchen frowned slightly. Xingxing looked at Su Jin, "Miss, what is a psychological shadow?" Su Jin picked up a piece of cucumber and chewed it, "It’s the feeling of being bitten by a snake once and being afraid of rope for ten years." Xingxing shivered. "Is there still a chance to cure?" Xie Jingchen asked. "Of course there is," Su Jin said with a smile. Actually, Third Master’s illness is difficult to treat and not difficult to treat. As long as the root cause is identified. He had diarrhea and took aphrodisiacs at the same time, which in that situation partook in the act of love... It’s like putting a fish in a pot, adding water, and stoking the fire to make fish soup. There is no pleasure, only pain. But this matter, Third Master would never mention it to the doctor who came to treat him, he has his pride. If the doctor doesn’t know the situation, how can he prescribe the right medicine? A heart ailment requires a heart to heal it. Su Jin removed the cucumber slices from her face and went to the bamboo house. Busy till noon. When she finally finished preparing the pills, she was famished. "Finally done," Su Jin stretched, said. Su Jin asked the Hidden Guard to deliver the pills to Third Master. After leaving the bamboo house, the Hidden Guard first went to see Xie Jingchen. Xie Jingchen looked at the porcelain bottle in his hand, "Is this what she prepared for Third Uncle?" The Hidden Guard nodded. Xie Jingchen opened the bottle cap. A faint fragrance wafted into his nose. His eyes instantly had a trace of daze, his mind recalling the scene of Su Jin waking up in his arms in the morning. Dreamy sleepy eyes, willow eyebrows as delicate as spring mountains, slightly open collar, revealing white skin... "Young Master?" the Hidden Guard called. Xie Jingchen came back to his senses and quickly closed the medicine bottle. His ears flushed a little, he tossed the bottle to the Hidden Guard, "Take it to Third Uncle." West Courtyard, inner room. The aroma of food filled the air, five dishes and a soup, appealing in color, aroma, and taste. All are Third Madam’s favorite dishes. But Third Madam had no appetite; the food had gone cold, and she hadn’t eaten much. Outside, the maid rushed in saying, "Madam, the young master sent someone to bring medicine for the master again." Third Madam snorted coldly. "Truly treating our master like a medicine cauldron," she said, exasperated. "Aren’t you going to have a look, Madam?" the maid asked. "No!" Third Madam was still angry at being told to get out by Third Master. About half a cup of tea later, another young maid ran in saying, "Madam, the master has had a reaction after taking the medicine." Third Madam’s expression changed. She immediately headed outside. She almost ran there. Hearing the creaking sounds coming from the room, Third Madam trembled with anger. When she’s inside, he’s telling her to get out. When she’s not around, he’s messing with the maids! He’s deliberately going against her! She kicked the door open and walked in. Soon, the maid came out carrying clothes. The maids felt both envious and sympathetic; even after being in Third Master’s bed, she was kicked out, unsure if she could be promoted to a concubine. The sounds inside the room were enough to make one blush. The maids couldn’t even do their chores. After a while, a maid said, "Wasn’t Mrs. He with Madam when she went in?" "Why hasn’t she come out?"

Chapter 279: Shadow

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