Chapter 354: Could it be a branch of the Yu family?

Chapter 354: Could it be a branch of the Yu family?

Xingxing, however, replied, "This jade bracelet is too precious; I can't accept it. If you wish to pay me for the consultation, fifty taels of silver is fine."

The ingredients for the detoxification pill are valuable, and since the other party is willing to part with a jade bracelet that could sell for hundreds of taels, fifty taels should not be a problem.

Nan Yan was momentarily stunned.

Despite her discomfort, Lady Zheng managed a weak smile and instructed Nan Yan, "...Give her fifty taels of silver."

Nan Yan hurriedly pulled out a fifty-tael silver note from her pocket and handed it over.

Xingxing took it gracefully and casually tucked the note into her pocket.

She knelt beside Lady Zheng, accompanying her while waiting for the doctor, and massaged the acupoints on Lady Zheng's back for relaxation.

After this series of actions, Lady Zheng looked much better.

Seeing the obvious improvement in Lady Zheng's condition, Nan Yan was almost ready to kowtow to Xingxing in gratitude. She wiped away her tears, sobbing, "Lady, you can't do this again. You insisted on coming to the street to eat wontons, and I secretly accompanied you, but then you suddenly fainted, terrifying me... I even considered taking my own life to atone..."

Lady Zheng waved her off, "Enough. I'm still alive. Oh, and if I do die, you are not allowed to follow me; it's too noisy and gives me a headache."

Tears welled up in Nan Yan's eyes, looking pitiful, "Lady!"

Feeling better, Lady Zheng reached out and had Nan Yan help her up.

The nearby shopkeeper kindly invited Lady Zheng to rest in the shop.

Lady Zheng thanked him and, with Nan Yan's support, went inside to sit down. The shopkeeper kindly offered hot water.

Xingxing followed and sat down nearby, explaining proactively, "I'll leave once the doctor arrives and confirms my pill is safe."

In case any issues arise later and the blame is shifted to her pill, it would be troublesome.

Lady Zheng was taken aback, "No need, I trust you."

Xingxing shook her head and smiled, "Lady, you trust me, and this sister trusts me, but others may not. If someone uses this incident to stir up trouble, it would be a headache for me... Being cautious now can prevent many future troubles; it's worth it. I'm not in a hurry anyway, being cautious doesn't hurt."

Lady Zheng gained a deeper understanding of Xingxing.

This little girl, who spoke with a smile and carried herself with grace, clearly grew up cherished in her family.

Yet she was so astute!

She was truly becoming more and more likable.

Especially since she had just saved her life!

Lady Zheng smiled and asked, "Little girl, what is your name?"

Xingxing replied, "Lady, my name is Yu Xingxing."

Lady Zheng's heart stirred, "Which Yu?"

Her sister was the wife of the Duke of Xin Guo, and the Duke's family was of the Yu surname.

Could it be a branch of the Yu family?

Xingxing smiled, "It's the Yu from 'Bowing my head in a long sigh, this sigh no one understands.'"

Although Xingxing was not a branch of the Yu family, Madam Zheng saw that she casually mentioned poetry, indicating that she was also educated.

Who could have raised such a fine young girl!

Madam Zheng grew even fonder of Xingxing and took her hand: "My dear, my surname is Zheng, and I am from the Marquis of Wei North's household. When I return, I will instruct the doorkeeper that if you ever wish to visit me at the Marquis of Wei North's household, just give your name to the doorkeeper."

Xingxing found the name Marquis of Wei North somewhat familiar.

After a moment's thought, she remembered that Grandfather Liu had mentioned to her on the way that in the capital, there was a saying of three dukes and five marquises.

The Marquis of Wei North seemed to be one of them.

Did she just save a prominent figure?

Xingxing thought to herself, it seems not all nobles are hard to get along with. This elderly lady from the Marquis of Wei North's household appears very amiable and kind.

Somehow, she felt a sense of familiarity with this elderly lady upon meeting her.

Perhaps it's just fate in human interactions!

Madam Zheng obviously liked Xingxing very much, and the more they chatted, the more her complexion improved. When the famous doctor arrived, he was momentarily stunned.

Wasn't there supposed to be a fainting patient?

Where is she?

Madam Zheng offered her hand for the doctor to take her pulse, and only then did the doctor react and hurried over to check her pulse.

Upon taking her pulse, the doctor was slightly surprised.

This... she appears to be quite healthy?

Xingxing reminded from the side: "Doctor, please pay attention to the liver meridian."

The doctor then frowned and concentrated, and the more he checked, the more concerned he grew.

The pulse, seemingly normal on the surface, actually had a slight deficiency in the liver meridian. If not careful, it would be hard to detect this subtle difference.

The doctor quickly checked Madam Zheng's tongue and made a judgment.

This is... signs of poisoning!

The doctor broke into a cold sweat.

The doctor said with a cold sweat: "...Madam, you’ve been poisoned. The toxin is very slight, but over time, it weakens the body..."

After a pause, he glanced sideways and hesitantly asked, "Have you taken any antidote? Listening carefully to the heart meridian, it doesn’t quite match the pulse of the liver meridian."

Nan Yan nodded excitedly: "Yes, yes, this young healer gave our madam an antidote!"

Xingxing took out the remaining half of the pill from the oil paper package and handed it to the doctor: "Here it is. Could you check if this pill is safe?"

The doctor took the pill, sniffed it for a while, and nodded with certainty and excitement: "No problem, no problem, and it’s an excellent antidote... young lady, where did this come from?"

Xingxing's maid proudly said: "This is all our young lady's own concoction! She used many rare and valuable herbs!"

Hearing that it was actually Xingxing's own concoction, everyone present were all taken aback.

Xingxing, however, became somewhat shy and gently scratched her cheek: "...It was also taught to me by Grandma Da Xi. I can’t take all the credit."

With that, Xingxing handed the small remaining portion of the detoxifying pill to Lady Zheng: "Madam, you've already paid the consultation fee. This small portion was originally left for the doctor to test for toxicity. Now that it's confirmed to be non-toxic, please take this portion. Afterwards, you can brew some detoxifying herbal decoction to gradually restore your health."

Lady Zheng took the detoxifying pill and, without hesitation, placed it in her mouth.

Since the pill had been confirmed to be non-toxic, Xingxing stood up and bid farewell to Lady Zheng: "Madam, I’ll be heading out now."

Lady Zheng would have liked to spend more time with Xingxing, but she had already taken up a lot of the young girl's time. They had met by chance, and the girl had already saved her life, which was more than enough.

Lady Zheng did not insist on her staying and watched as Xingxing, accompanied by her maid, walked out of the small shop.