Chapter Forty-Eight: Drawing Water with a Bamboo Basket
"Oops! Dr. Su is here! ”
When Mrs. Lei saw Su Jiudong, she was unusual, no longer the cold and bored face she had put on to Su Jiudong in the past, but stood up with a smile on her face and greeted Su Jiudong, holding Su Jiudong's hand and starting to greet her cordially.
"The old man is here to make amends to Dr. Su for the previous faux pas. Dr. Su didn't care about the old body's past grievances, and carefully prepared meals for the old body, which really annoyed Dr. Su. ”
Su Jiudong thought about learning about the Lei family a few days ago, and only felt that this family was acting, and even the smile was not sincere from the heart. Although Su Jiudong was disgusted in his heart, he still reminded himself not to show his flaws, and forced himself to grin.
Lord Lei saw Su Jiudong's forced smile and smiled, only when she still minded Old Madam Lei's previous attitude.
He stepped forward diligently and continued to praise the effect of the medicinal diet, and saw that his wife was in good spirits after eating the medicinal diet, so he also ate with him, feeling refreshed and refreshed every day.
"Lord Lei, in fact, this medicinal diet is a recipe prepared by my wife according to Mrs. Lei's physical illness, ordinary people may not be beneficial if they eat it, Lord Lei, you should eat less." Wen Yiheng saw that Su Jiudong had been overwhelmed by the praise, so he had to interrupt Lord Lei's praise.
"Yes, yes, the lower officials were confused, and when they saw that they had eaten well, they got carried away and ate with the patient's recipe...... Thank you very much...... Thank you for your kind reminder. ”
"I said so much earlier, I have delayed the time of the two of you, and I also asked Miss Su to diagnose the pulse of my mother." Lei Jingyun invited the two of them to sit on the top, and Su Jiudong used the four methods of "looking, hearing, asking, and cutting" of traditional Chinese medicine to treat Mrs. Lei, and the room was silent for a while, and everyone waited with bated breath for Su Jiudong's diagnosis.
During Su Jiudong's pulse diagnosis, Lord Lei and Lei Jingyun glanced at each other, and Lei Jingyun immediately understood the meaning and invited Wen Yiheng to the main hall.
Wen Yiheng knew the thoughts of the father and son, and only pretended to be confused and couldn't understand the meaning of Lei Jingyun's words, so he wanted to guard Su Jiudong.
The father and son of the Lei family couldn't, and Lord Lei glanced at Mrs. Lei deeply before leaving, which was meaningful.
Su Jiudong didn't pay attention to these external factors of the Lei family's private eye contact, and only focused on diagnosing the pulse.
Mrs. Lei was weak in her body, spleen and stomach, and Su Jiudong gave her a special medicinal diet that focused on "moistening" in the early stage and specialized in the word "nourishment" in the later stage. Walking in two steps together, Mrs. Lei's body has indeed improved, and her pulse is stable and healthy, which shows that Su Jiudong's medicinal diet skills are indeed not bad.
Su Jiudong put down the pulse towel, carefully observed Old Madam Lei's face, noticed her shallow dark circles, and asked: "Old Madam Lei, judging from the pulse, your physique has indeed improved, and the pulse direction of your spleen, stomach and liver has also improved, but it seems that you still have some blue and black right now, will you still sleep lightly in the near future?" ”
"It's true that the old body hasn't been sleeping well recently, but it's not because of the medicinal diet, but because there are other things in my heart, and I'm very worried...... As for the reason......
"Old Madam Lei, but it doesn't matter. Although there are now medicinal diets and decoctions to help you recuperate, your mood can also affect your condition. If you're worried, speak up. Su Jiudong didn't expect the twists and turns behind the change in Old Madam Lei's attitude, and only thought that it was the ordinary trivial things between the women in the house.
Seeing that Su Jiudong was willing to give her a chance, Mrs. Lei cried anxiously: "The reason why the old man is worried about his body and mind, he is not afraid of Dr. Su's jokes when he says it." Our Lei family has governed Qishan County for so many years, and I dare not say that the people in the county have no worries about food and clothing, but at least they can be self-sufficient. ”
"However, Shangguan ignores the merits and hard work of our Lei family since he ruled the county, and has been stuck in the promotion path of his grandson. The grandson is also a stubborn temper, seeing that the Shangguan is embarrassed by him, he also stubbornly refuses to bow to the Shangguan, which has led to no way to be promoted so far. The old man saw that his grandson was busy with the case and boiled his hair white, and he only felt sad and helpless in his eyes. ”
Old Madam Lei burst into tears, and even forced two tears out of a pair of dry and red dry eyes, "Now there is a chance for promotion from above, and my grandson would have had the opportunity to win a hand, but because of the obstruction of a certain official, the promotion is difficult......
"I heard that there is a minister from the county who patrols the heavens. I just hope that Lord Qincha can see everything and understand the situation of his grandson, and it would be great if he could help. ”
After Mrs. Lei finished speaking, she let out a long breath, hesitated in her heart and didn't dare to look at Wen Yiheng, and only stared at Su Jiudong with a calm face.
Wen Yiheng calmly listened to Mrs. Lei's "worries", and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but hang a sneer.
When Su Jiudong heard the word "Lord Qincha", his heart skipped a beat, and he secretly turned his head to look at Wen Yiheng, only to feel cold all over his body.
The Lei family is cunning and insidious, and they only do things for profit. Now that Mrs. Lei is taking advantage of her illness to speak bluntly about her promotion, she has to make people think deeply.
From the Lei family's father and son doing everything possible to have a detailed discussion with Wen Yiheng alone, to Mrs. Lei's original cold attitude to the current smiling face, I am afraid that it is not from the bottom of my heart that Su Jiudong is sincerely grateful for helping to prepare medicinal diets, but wants to mention this promotion to Wen Yiheng for an excuse.
Wen Yiheng's identity...... Could it be related to the minister...... Su Jiudong had also speculated about Wen Yiheng's identity before, but at most she only thought that it should be an official like the prefect and governor, and never thought about such a high position as the "minister of the imperial mission".
The minister of the Imperial Mission, patrolling the hunt on behalf of the sky, and the terrifying authority of "acting cheaply" is in hand...... Inspecting all the way from the capital to various states and counties, Wen Yiheng must have experienced many officials coveting him, and it is no wonder that the Lei family will be so respectful to him.
Su Jiudong couldn't help but glance at Wen Yiheng again, but unfortunately he caught his eyes, and quickly turned his head, pretending to be thinking about Old Madam Lei.
Wen Yiheng didn't say a word, calmly took a sip of tea, and waited to see how Su Jiudong would answer.
"Old Madam Lei, I'm afraid I can't help you with this worry." Su Jiudong was calm, and pretended not to understand the meaning, "The promotion of officials is a matter for the imperial court, and we ordinary people can't interfere." However, since Lord Lei is diligent and diligent in governing the county, and he is so popular with the people, I believe that if Lord Qincha really comes to our Qishan County to inspect, he will definitely be able to hear the voices of the people. ”
Su Jiudong subconsciously glanced at Wen Yiheng and continued: "If he learns that Lord Lei is a rare 'good official', he can also understand the merits and sufferings of Lord Lei who has governed the county for many years. At that time, if there is really a chance for promotion, I am afraid that it will be indispensable to Lord Lei. ”
"Yes, Old Madam Lei, if Lord Lei is really a good official, Madam doesn't have to worry so much."
"Lord Qincha has eyes and ears, and when he explores public opinion, he will naturally know what kind of county official Lord Lei in Baixin is. As long as he is a good official, of course, he will be rewarded by the court and promoted. ”
Wen Yiheng drank tea calmly, his elegant gaze swept over Mrs. Lei's face from time to time, and his eyes were deep and dark, as if he could directly see people's hearts.
Old Madam Lei subconsciously turned sideways, deliberately avoiding Wen Yiheng's scrutiny.
She had already said it so bluntly, but Su Jiudong and Wen Yiheng still continued to pretend to be confused, and couldn't help but get annoyed for a while, and immediately frowned and glared at Su Jiudong, and after a while, they returned to a smiling demeanor as if their faces had changed.
Su Jiudong watched this "face changing game" for free, and then remembered all kinds of evil deeds in the Lei family, and only felt extremely disgusting in his heart.
Wen Yiheng said before that Mrs. Lei did not know about the private deeds of the Lei family's father and son, but Su Jiudong thought that Mrs. Lei might not only know, but also secretly cover up for the father and son.
The world is declining, and people's hearts are not ancient. The Lei family is sinister and cunning, how can they have the face to say that they are a "good official" in front of Wen Yiheng? !
Thinking that he had actually saved this wicked man, Su Jiudong felt that his hands and the painstaking study of the prescription and the preparation of medicinal food for many days had been tainted by the conspiracy and calculation of the Lei family.
Su Jiudong immediately stood up, made an excuse and said that there was something to go back to at home, and in disgust, he picked up Wen Yiheng and rushed straight out of the Lei Mansion, not even wanting to take the carriage that the Lei family was going to send them back behind him.
Wen Yiheng, who was accustomed to such actions as the Lei family, grabbed Su Jiudong, squeezed her warm hand with a smile, and saw that her face was also rare to be angry and her cheeks were red, laughing at her for being jealous and hateful, and straightforward and simple.
"Are you really going to run home like that? After such a long journey, I am afraid that my leg will be broken. Let's take their Lei family's carriage back. Wen Yiheng led Su Jiudong to the door of the Lei Mansion.
"When I think of the Lei family, I feel disgusted, I feel that everything in their house is dirty, dirty when touched, and I can't wash it clean. If I continue to take their car home after knowing who they are, I am afraid that even the only home will be polluted by the turbidity of the Lei family. Su Jiudong was so angry that he stomped his feet and refused to get into the car.
The father and son of the Lei family learned that Su Jiudong and Wen Yiheng left in a hurry, and Lord Lei went to the inner courtyard to ask Mrs. Lei about the "results".
"Master Heng! Miss Sue! You're going back now? Lei Jingyun picked up his robe and chased him out, his expression was as kind as ever.
"My wife, she suddenly remembered that there was an urgent matter to be dealt with at home, so she ran out in a hurry, and she was also worried that Mr. Lei could get out of the carriage to take us home. Thank you very much. ”
Lei Jingyun saw that Su Jiudong's face was not good, and he estimated in his heart that he had not talked with Mrs. Lei just now, and it was likely that he accidentally said something to provoke Su Jiudong, so they were in such a hurry to leave.
Today was supposed to be the best opportunity, but it didn't turn out to be as good as it could be.
Su Jiudong left angrily, and did not say when he would come to the door again to observe his condition.
Lei Jingyun was unwilling to send Su Jiudong and Wen Yiheng to the car, standing at the gate of Lei Mansion and looking at the carriage rushing away, feeling uneasy in his heart, and a bad intuition rushed to his heart.