NFBE Chapter 425 Contracted a Strange Illness?
Chapter 425 Contracted a Strange Illness?
Yu Wan and Yun Xi nodded in agreement.
Yu Wan secretly breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Shen Shi's expression had softened a bit.
She was genuinely afraid that Shen might hurt herself in a fit of anger.
She had already discussed it with Yun Shang beforehand, and she would handle Yun Xi's affairs, while Yun Shang could focus on his own business.
Yu Wan gently squeezed Yun Xi's hand, then took out a white medicine bottle from her bosom and handed it to her, saying, "Li Zhuoyue only gave us ten days, that's far too short..."
She paused briefly before explaining, "This medicine was carefully prepared by Old Man Feng. After taking it, your pulse will become disordered, just like you have a serious illness, and ordinary doctors will not be able to diagnose anything unusual."
"However, although the side effects of this medicine have been minimized, 'all medicines have some degree of toxicity,' so it should not be used unless absolutely necessary."
Yunxi solemnly accepted the medicine bottle and nodded vigorously, "Sister-in-law, don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
She smiled gently, the corners of her mouth slightly upturned.
Seeing that Yunxi was not upset about Li Zhuoyue's matter and seemed not to be greatly affected, Yu Wan felt relieved.
He gave the two more detailed instructions before hurriedly leaving the Yun residence.
She still has a lot to do.
In Shengjing City, all sorts of interesting things happen every day.
No matter how big a fuss it gets at the time, it will soon be overshadowed by something newer and will gradually be forgotten.
The deaths of the Prince of Xiang and Yun Shang were like fleeting shooting stars, leaving no trace in Shengjing.
For seven or eight days in a row, Shengjing City remained unusually calm, as if nothing had happened.
……
When the ten-day period was up, an inconspicuous sedan chair appeared at the entrance of the Yun residence.
She was accompanied by only one maid and one matchmaker.
The matchmaker waited at the door until the appointed time, but the bride did not come out for a long time.
Feeling somewhat dissatisfied, she stepped forward and asked, "Is your daughter not getting married?"
There was only one gatekeeper outside the Yun family's gate, who was actually a bodyguard in disguise.
He had already received instructions from Madam Shen. When the matchmaker came forward to ask, he said nervously, "My young lady suddenly fell ill a few days ago. The disease is contagious, and I haven't dared to step into the backyard these past few days."
Upon hearing this, the matchmaker's expression changed drastically. She took a large step back, her face full of disgust and wariness: "Contagious? What disease does she have?"
The gatekeeper shook his head. "I don't know the specific illness, but the doctor in the manor hasn't looked well these past few days."
Upon hearing this, the matchmaker's expression grew even more disdainful.
She took a few steps back, thinking that she should go in and check.
But then she thought about it again. She hadn't received much money on this trip, so it wasn't worth taking the risk.
So, she angrily put her hands on her hips and rebuked the gatekeeper: "If that's the case, why didn't your household send someone to inform the Li family beforehand?"
The gatekeeper explained with a wry smile, "You don't know this, but our young master had an accident some time ago. Our household has no income and is struggling to make ends meet. We've had to dismiss most of our servants."
These past few days I've been busy finding a doctor and preparing medicine for my daughter, I really don't have any spare time..."
"I've been to the Li residence several times, but the threshold is too high, and I can't get in..."
The matchmaker had seen this kind of thing many times before, and she understood immediately upon hearing it.
Presumably, this girl is someone the eldest son of the Li family wants to marry, but the matriarch of the Li family is not willing, so she has started to put her in a bad light even before she enters the house.
The Li family clearly doesn't value this soon-to-be-acquired concubine at all.
The matchmaker curled her lip, secretly cursing in her heart.
The Yun family is really unlucky to have run into such a person.
Her eyes lit up, and she realized she couldn't have come all this way for nothing; she had to get something out of it.
So she sighed, feigning difficulty, and said to the gatekeeper, "Oh, you all look so pitiful, but I won't be able to explain myself when I get back."
The doorman immediately understood, took out a few strings of cash from his pocket, stuffed them into the matchmaker's hand, and said with a smile, "Please be kind, this is just a small token, consider it as buying you a cup of tea. We hope you can put in a good word for us with Young Master Li."
The matchmaker took the money, weighed it in her hand, and a satisfied look appeared on her face. "Alright, alright, since you're so sensible, I'll put in a good word for you. But how this matter is ultimately resolved depends on what Young Master Li thinks."
The matchmaker, accompanied by her maid, strolled leisurely back to the Li residence.
Li Zhuoyue has been very busy these past few days and has no time to attend to the Yun family.
He rushed out today, only remembering that he was supposed to bring Yunxi to the manor after being reminded by the steward.
He casually instructed the steward to do it.
At this moment, Li Zhuoyue was not at home. The matchmaker returned to the Li residence and could only report the matter to the steward. The steward was also unable to make a decision, so he went to report the matter to Madam Li.
Madam Li was drinking tribute tea.
The tea sent from Jiangzhou costs one thousand taels of silver per tael.
The Li family received one jin of the less than thirty jin of tea that was sent to the capital.
Madam Li was enjoying the rare and fine tea when the butler's arrival disrupted her mood. Her face immediately darkened, and she asked, "What is it?"
The housekeeper carefully recounted what had happened.
Upon hearing this, Madam Li's face grew even more ashen. She said, "Ill? How could she have fallen ill so conveniently?"
She put down her teacup, lightly dabbed her lips with a handkerchief, and looked coldly at the steward. "She's just sick, not dead. It's a bit unlucky, but my son rarely takes a liking to a woman, so let him take her. Go and tell the matchmaker that it's unlucky for the Yun family girl to fall ill before her marriage. Don't let her walk through the side gate of the front door; carry her directly through the back door."
The butler wiped the sweat from his brow and whispered, "Madam, the matchmaker also said that the Yun family girl's illness is contagious, so she probably won't be able to get married today..."
"Tell the matchmaker that it's unlucky for the Yun family girl to fall ill before her marriage, so don't let her walk through the small door in front of the gate, carry her directly in through the back door."
The butler wiped the sweat from his forehead and whispered, "Madam, the matchmaker also said that the Yun family girl's disease is contagious."
"It seems the Yun family girl will not be able to marry today..."
"Can't get married?!"
Madam Li's eyebrows shot up, and with a loud "smack," she slammed her teacup down on the table, angrily saying, "Is the Yun family playing a trick on the Li family? What a convenient coincidence that they fell ill!"
She looked down on the Yun family girl.
It's just a concubine; if my son likes to take one, he can take one. Anyway, it won't cost much money.
Previously, it was also said that the daughter of the Yun family had actually rejected her son's marriage proposal, and Madam Li was even more disgusted and annoyed with Yun Xi, whom she had never met.
People like them are born to have whatever they want. Their giving is a blessing. How dare a lowly village girl refuse her son?
Madam Li snorted coldly, "The timing of her illness is so convenient. She must have accepted the betrothal gifts from the Li family but wants to break off the engagement. Summon Matchmaker Wang here. I want to ask her myself."
Before long, Wang the matchmaker was brought before Madam Li.
When Madam Li inquired about the Yun family's situation, Matchmaker Wang subconsciously touched the purse in her bosom, a look of disgust on her face, and began to speak eloquently:
"Madam Li, the Yun family girl has contracted a strange illness!"
Before long, Wang the matchmaker was brought before Madam Li.
When Madam Li inquired about the Yun family's situation, Matchmaker Wang subconsciously touched the purse in her bosom, frowned, and began to speak eloquently:
"Madam, that Miss Yun has truly contracted a strange illness!"
"After I entered the manor, I had only reached the courtyard gate when I heard screams coming from inside. The sounds were terrifying! The servants of the Yun family said that when the young lady fell ill, she convulsed and foamed at the mouth..."