Shaos uncle invited a retired old doctor back to treat Old Man Shao.
The old doctor carefully took the pulse of Old Master Shao and then let out a deep sigh: "Old Master has contracted a case of dementia, which must have been caused by contracting wind chill and high fever without being careful enough to bump his occipital bone, resulting in blood stasis that couldnt be dispersed for a long time. His mind was disturbed by the entanglements of his thoughts and memories, causing him to become dizzy. Fortunately, Master Zhuo found me in time; if it had been any later, it would have been difficult to cure."
"That familys father entrusted it to Old Ke." Shao Da Shu said solemnly with a bow.
Since learning that Old Master Shao would recover, Madame He was unwilling to let He Lean take over the task of nursing him. Every day, she would drag Shao Yingxiu to stay by his side, and either coldly mock or hotly ridicule He Lean. He Lean didnt bother to argue with her, treating her like a buzzing fly. When it was time to massage Old Master Shaos shoulders and legs, he would do so; when it was time to cook medicine and meals for him, he would do that as well.
He Lean saw that the medicine was almost ready, and she thought about going back to her room to change into some clean clothes. Just as she was about to go around to the front yard, she saw Yao Miao Miao sneaking out of her room, then walking nonchalantly into Old Master Shaos room. Remembering how the He sisters had drugged her pillow last time, she kept a watchful eye and quietly climbed in through the window from the back yard.
After searching carefully around, she saw a familiar emerald bangle under the soft cushion beside her pillow.
If Im not mistaken, it was a gift from Old Lady Xue to Shao Yingxiu.
He Lean knew what they were up to without even thinking about it, and a cold smile appeared on his face. He hid the bangle again and climbed out of the window, returning to the kitchen where he smashed it into pieces and threw them into the earth oven to burn.
Although she could frame Yao Momo by putting the bangle in her room, compared to the bangle eventually returning to Shao Yingxus hands, she would rather see Shao Yingxu regret losing Old Lady Xues keepsake and be left with a bitter smile.
Who made them repeatedly have a hard time, its no wonder she doesnt show any mercy.
When the ginseng soup was finally done, He Lean carried it to Old Master Shaos room with Wu Momo, who had just returned from outside. He Shi teased: "Day in and day out, its either stewing soup or cooking dishes, I wouldnt have thought that Sixth Sister was a new kitchen maid if you hadnt told me."
"As long as it can make Grandpas body better, Im willing to be a kitchen maid for the rest of my life," said He Lean lightly. Just then, Ke Lao came out from the inner room, and she smiled, "Ke Lao, come try this ginseng soup too, its made with the medicinal formula you gave me, improved with fresh old hen and pork bones."
"It smells really good." Ke Lao also didnt stand on ceremony, taking the bowl of soup from Wu Momo and tasting it lightly before sighing: "Its truly fresh and sweet, I can say that this is one of the best medicinal dishes Ive ever had."
He Lean said: "Old Ke boasts and praises, theres a lot more, you like it then drink some more."
Ke Lao had not yet responded when Shao Yingxiu pouted and said, "Medicine is medicine after all, are you cursing Ke Lao?!"
"What is called medicinal food, all have benefits for the body, long-term consumption can achieve health care and prevention effects. This soup, although made with many medicinal materials, is also a nourishing product suitable for summer consumption. Xiuer doesnt understand, its okay, Ke Lao understands." He Lean said softly, carrying the soup into the inner room, and as soon as she looked up, she saw Shao Lao Ye sitting by the bed with a clear mind looking at her.
She hesitated for a moment, then called out in a soft yet firm voice: "Grandpa."
Shao Lao Yes gaze shifted, looking at the pomegranate-shaped silver flow Su Zhu Yu hairpin on her bun, and said coldly: "You dont have to do this."
"My existence has brought shame to the Bo Manor, and its only right that Grandfather is annoyed with me and doesnt acknowledge me. But Im grateful to Mother for giving birth to me, so I can take her place in repaying you for the memories youve left behind for her all these years."
When it comes to his youngest and most beloved daughter, Old Master Shaos heart is both sour and bitter, but mostly painful. Looking at the face in front of him, which is as similar to his daughters as if carved from the same mold, he cant help but feel unbearable pain.
"Thousands of mistakes, tens of thousands of mistakes are all the fault of that beastly man. What has this child done wrong again? Thinking back to when he was ill, she took care of him day and night with a sincere heart, and her cold words could no longer be spoken. She simply said with a stern face: You can go."
He Leans hand tightened around the bowl of soup and she nodded, "Alright." Her grandfather had just recovered from his illness, so she still didnt dare to annoy him.
She placed the bowl of soup on the high-legged tea table beside the bed and said, "This soup is very good for your body, Grandfather. Even if you dont like me, please think about your health and drink some." After that, she performed a deep bow as a junior should, before turning around and walking out of the inner chamber.
