The Slender Waist-Chapter 741 - 531: Greater and Lesser Righteousness_2

Chapter 741: Chapter 531: Greater and Lesser Righteousness_2

Turning back and looking at the bevy of beauties before her, she spoke indifferently:

"It’s cold outside, return to your quarters.."

All the concubines responded in unison, "Yes."

Today, everyone was quieter than usual.

Feng Yun knew it was because Awan was no longer here.

Everyone dispersed, and Feng Yun headed to the Study Room.

After finishing a cup of hot tea, Alou arrived, followed by the butler from Wen residence.

That house, both inside and out, was staffed by Feng Yun’s people. Any small disturbance would be honestly reported.

"My lady." The butler bowed.

Feng Yun smiled gently, "Go ahead."

The butler bowed, "In Qi Jun’s courtyard, there are Palace Attendants and they prepare their own food, not allowing us to intervene, only noticing the Imperial Physician coming and going, it seems he is seriously ill..."

Pausing, he continued, "Consort Feng visits him daily to pay respect, but has always been stopped by Lucky Eunuch. I’ve noticed, Lady Hua Man is highly favored, Consort Feng isn’t well regarded by Qi Jun..."

Feng Yun laughed softly, not saying much; she gestured for him to continue.

"Lady Chen, since returning from Andu, has been crying in her room. But our Lord has acquired a new beauty and is busy with the bridal chamber, only briefly visited Lady Chen’s room for a moment, not even lasting fifteen minutes, before leaving."

"And then?"

"She smashed things and cried even harder..."

Feng Yun snorted coldly.

"Keep an account of the damages, provide compensation accordingly."

The butler laughed assent, "Don’t worry, my lady, it will be taken care of."

Feng Yun glanced at him, "What about those two beauties?"

The butler replied, "They seem to be behaving themselves. After returning to their quarters, they didn’t come out again, probably afraid that Lady Chen might cause trouble..."

Feng Yun pondered for a moment and instructed, "Keep a close watch on them. Especially, see if they have any... private meetings with Qi Jun?"

Private meetings with Qi Jun?

The butler was startled, stammering in his response.

"No, surely not? That, that would mess everything up?"

His understanding of "private meeting" was obviously different from what Feng Yun meant.

But Feng Yun did not explain.

Ordinary people are more interested in the scandalous affairs of the Emperor, and thus will be more diligent in surveillance...

The butler reported all that happened in Wen residence to Feng Yun, yet these, all being rather overt, held no especially valuable clues.

After the butler left, Feng Yun visited Doctor Yao.

She hadn’t been here for some days, and there had been quite a few changes in Yao Family.

Sister Wang, adept at managing household affairs, kept everything in order, making life increasingly better...

Doctor Yao was preparing medicine in the Study Room, his two young apprentices assisting.

Sister Wang, all smiles, led Feng Yun over and then brought a bowl of wild chicken soup.

"Madam, please taste it. I’ve added adenophora to stew it; it’s very nourishing."

Huaxi lacked no food or drink, but having lived through hardship, the villagers were mostly frugal, yet regardless of who it was, no one was stingy towards Feng Yun; whenever she visited, they would only be too glad to serve her the best they had.

Feng Yun appreciated the sentiment and did not refuse, and praised after taking a sip.

"Sister Wang, your culinary skills have truly advanced, better than the cooks at Changmen."

Sister Wang grinned, her eyes nearly squinted shut, exchanged pleasantries, and then withdrew.

"I’ll go attend to father and mother..."

Being perceptive, she also took the apprentices away.

Feng Yun’s visit to see Doctor Yao certainly meant serious matters to discuss.

Doctor Yao smiled, "Madam, would you like to inquire about Wen residence?"

This isn’t hard to guess; there’s no need to beat around the bush.

Feng Yun nodded, "I wonder if it’s convenient?"

Yao Ru is a doctor, not someone from Changmen, Feng Yun would not take him for granted as if he were family.

But in Yao Ru’s view, Feng Yun is the head of the Huaxi people, and also his.

"A physician should not normally speak of a patient’s hidden ailments, but... my lady is not an outsider, and I just so happen to wish to discuss with you."

He smiled faintly, saying: "That illness of Qi Jun, it’s quite peculiar."

Feng Yun uttered, "How so peculiar?"

"Often it comes abruptly, without any signs, yet the pain is unbearable, with sweat drenching the back, as if plunging into dire straits... Once the mind is settled, it returns to normal, pulse calm, no different from ordinary people."

"What does Doctor Yao think?"

Yao Ru pondered for a moment, "Yao believes it is caused by a psychological problem. Trapped by emotions, symptoms arise from affections, not finding the crux of the emotional distress, I fear it is difficult to cure."

That day someone said Xiao Cheng was seriously ill, bedridden, Feng Yun actually suspected he was feigning illness, having some unsightly scheme in private...

At this moment, she still had doubts.

"Is Doctor Yao sure he’s not feigning it?"

Yao Ru was startled.

He hadn’t expected Feng Yun to ask such a question, he smiled and shook his head, "No one can pretend to be ill in front of a doctor."

Feng Yun nodded, "So, is there any improvement now?"

Yao Ru answered, "Just like a regular person."

Feng Yun further inquired, "Did they ever mention when they would leave Huaxi?"

Yao Ru gave her a glance, "The Imperial Physician in the palace said, Qi Jun’s illness, in fact, would recover faster if he left Huaxi... but Qi Jun loves the land and water of Huaxi, rarely visiting, so he wishes to recuperate here for a few more days."

His words were discreet, but the meaning was clear.

The Imperial Physician’s suggestion for Xiao Cheng to stay and recuperate was a falsehood.

The one who truly does not want to leave is Xiao Cheng.

As for why...

He didn’t need to spell it out, as it was already widespread across Huaxi.

The relationship between Feng Yun and Xiao Cheng was never a secret.

Yao Ru, looking at Feng Yun’s calm face, smiled and said, "I see that Qi Jun, dignified like jade, gentle and moist, his gentlemanly demeanor also rare in this world... it’s somewhat a pity."

"Let’s not worry about the Emperor’s concerns." Feng Yun chuckled, sidestepping Yao Ru’s topic but asked instead, "What about Feng Ying? How is her face?"

Yao Ru’s smile slightly receded.

Staring at Feng Yun with an evaluative gaze.

"There’s something I’m not sure whether I should mention..."

Feng Yun, clear-minded like a mirror, smiled faintly, "I am willing to listen in detail."

Yao Ru paused briefly, lowering his voice.

"My lady, you don’t wish for her recovery, do you?"

Feng Yun smiled, without responding. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Yao Ru pulled out a small porcelain bottle from the drawer, handing it to Feng Yun.

"Given by Consort Feng. Did this come from my lady’s hand?"

"Yes." Feng Yun did not deny, "My original intention was to make some ointment according to the ancient prescription left by my mother, but then a traitor appeared, not only was the medicine lost, but even the prescription... vanished."

She smiled faintly, looking at Yao Ru.

"Doctor Yao, who do you think should be blamed?"

Yao Ru understood her implication.

"My lady, rest assured, Yao Ru practices medicine and deals with matters also with his own principles. He only helps the good, not the wicked..."

Feng Yun replied smilingly, "Doctor Yao is truly noble!"