Chapter 64 - 65 I Won’t Disappear for That Long Again

Old Madam Chu sighed and then tactically conceded by saying, “Fine, I won’t oppose Luo Jiner being the principal wife, but she must bear a child. We cannot let our Marquis’s Mansion be without an heir.”

Chu Yu’s face lit up with surprise and he promptly asked, “Grandmother, how are Doctor Shao’s medical skills?”

He was contemplating letting Shao He treat Luo Jiner, especially since the news about Jhiang Yijia’s pregnancy had spread far and wide; perhaps she truly had the ability.

Seeing that he didn’t talk about the child and was only concerned with treating Luo Jiner’s illness, Old Madam Chu could not help but reproachfully say, “Can you bear to see your own child wandering outside and calling someone else father in the future?”

Chu Yu remembered today’s unpleasant atmosphere between Shao He and the man in the wheelchair and was even more surprised by her change, but this still did not alter his desire to kill both Shao He and that child, simply because he feared the exposure of that matter.

“Grandmother, you need not worry about the child. Moreover, the child was extremely frail when born; it’s uncertain whether it could even survive, so leaving it with Shao He for now is indeed safe.”@@novelbin@@

By saying this, Chu Yu was also paving the way for the future; whether he could bring the child back or not, he would not allow that misbegotten child to live, as it was a great insult to him.

Old Madam Chu became anxious upon hearing this and grabbed his hand, saying, “Since it is so, you should bring the child back and let the Imperial Physician take a good look.”

“Grandmother, who do you think has better medical skills, the Imperial Physician or Doctor Shao? You needn’t worry about this matter anymore.”

Chu Yu did not wish to continue this topic and immediately made his excuses, leaving in a hurry because of other pressing matters.

Old Madam Chu watched his retreating back and couldn’t help sighing, feeling even more resentful that Luo Jiner was a vixen.

Chu Yu arrived at Luo Jiner’s courtyard and saw the person who was sewing clothes, walking over.

“Haven’t I said such matters can be handed to the servants? Why must you do it yourself?”

Luo Jiner, with a smile, looked up at the visitor, “This is the Marquis’s garment, naturally, I should sew it myself.”

Chu Yu’s lips curved into a slight smile, his irritation dissipating somewhat, and he said, “I’m thinking of asking Doctor Shao to treat you.”

Luo Jiner, not paying attention, pricked her finger and immediately yelped in pain.

Chu Yu was startled and quickly grasped her hand to check the wound, asking with concern, “Does it hurt?”

Luo Jiner gently shook her head, withdrew her hand he was holding, picked up the needle and thread to start sewing again, and smiled, “It’s nothing.”

The pain made her furrow her brows slightly, but she still kept a smile on her face and asked softly, “Why has the Marquis suddenly thought of having my sister treat me?”

“Grandmother said as long as you can conceive a child, you can be supported as the principal wife.”

Luo Jiner’s eyes were cast down, and she didn’t speak, as if considering Chu Yu’s words.

After a moment, she slowly shook her head and said, “I’m just afraid that my sister holds a grudge in her heart and might use this as an opportunity to harm me.”

Chu Yu’s expression darkened, and he said coldly, “She doesn’t have the nerve to do that. Just let her treat you without worry. Besides, no one else can cure your condition except her.”

After discussing for a while, Luo Jiner finally agreed, the position as the Marquis’s legitimate wife was too tempting, worth taking the risk to try. After all, her body was already in such a state, and if Shao He couldn’t heal her, it could also be an opportunity to ruin her reputation.

The sky was densely covered with dark clouds, seemingly presaging a great snowstorm.

Leaning against the doorway, Shao He looked at the people hurrying outside, her expression indifferent as if she didn’t feel the severe cold of winter, standing there quietly while the cold wind battered her.

“The household registration matter has been settled,” Yun Qian came over, handing her a hand warmer.

Shao He took it and said, “Mmm, Young Master Pei said there’s a relative whose daughter passed away, which is perfect for transferring the registration.”

Yun Qian was not very surprised by this; he had guessed that it was Pei Huaian who had helped when he brought Shao He back today.

“That’s good.”

Yun Qian’s gaze fell on a large bag of herbs, knowing that she would take these herbs back to make frostbite ointment and cold remedies, and he suggested, “It’s somewhat inconvenient for you to carry all these herbs back alone. Why don’t I escort you?”

“No need, I’ve hired Nanny Zhang to take care of the child. She’ll go back with me in a bit.” Shao He didn’t want too many people to know her whereabouts; not only was it dangerous for her, but it was also risky for Yun Qian.

Nanny Zhang didn’t come but sent a deed of sale and a letter informing that she wanted to sell the house and deal with the aftermath before going to Shao He’s residence.

After reading the letter, Shao He put the deed of sale inside her clothes, took the herbs, and was about to leave when a carriage suddenly stopped in front of her.

Seeing Ah Mo as the driver, she knew who was inside the carriage.

The carriage curtain was lifted, and Pei Huaian stated his purpose directly.

“The last batch of frostbite ointment and cold remedies worked well. Could I order another batch?”

Shao He looked at the herbs in her hands and nodded reluctantly; she would be forced to take even more herbs back with her.

Seeing this, Yun Qian frowned and said, “Those herbs are too heavy; let me take you both part of the way.”

Shao He, considering the volume of herbs, was about to agree when Ah Mo suddenly stepped forward with a bow and said, “Doctor Shao, my master offers to take you part of the way and would also like to inquire further about his leg condition.”

Yun Qian’s frown deepened, and he looked at Shao He, who didn’t hesitate to agree, so he pursed his lips and remained silent.

Shao He boarded the carriage, inside was Pei Huaian, who gestured for her to sit beside him.

Shao He got right to the point after sitting down, “Although I can treat your cold poison, you also need to cooperate. Like last time, not coming in for treatment for an entire month will certainly aggravate your condition.”

She had intended to use the medicinal herbs to brew a decoction; however, such herbs were extremely precious, and her medical formulas were quite special, unsuitable for nourishment and only for topical application at the beginning.

“I won’t disappear for that long again,” Pei Huaian said seriously, looking at her like he was making a promise.