The Love of Passerby A

Chapter 499: A Survival Guide for Women in the Old Republic of China (38)

Not long after, Hongdou brought the boiled medicine to Cao Wanning. Cao Wanning did not reach out to take the tray, but motioned Hongdou to follow her back to the main room.

At this moment, Su Weicheng seemed to have fallen asleep, so she tiptoed to the bedside and called her husband softly: "Master, the prescription written by Doctor Liu has been prepared."

Su Weichen slowly opened his eyes, his usually cunning and wise eyes now looked a little drowsy.

"Even if you are extremely sleepy, you must drink this bowl of medicine before you can rest!" Cao Wanning advised softly, "No matter what, taking care of your body is the most important thing."

After saying that, she carefully helped Su Weichen up, and carefully found a pillow to place behind his back for support.

Then, Cao Wanning turned around and took the medicine bowl from the tray in Hongdou's hand.

The empty wrist held up the slightly hot medicine bowl steadily, while the other slender hand wearing a cloisonné bracelet tightly grasped the soup spoon and gently stirred the medicine bowl to dissipate the heat.

When she turned around again, some extremely fine powder in the bracelet quietly fell into the bowl without anyone noticing.

And as Cao Wanning stirred the spoon quickly, the powder dissolved into the medicine, so no one noticed that there was anything else in the medicine bowl.

Cao Wanning blew gently to make sure the medicine was not hot, then scooped a spoonful and brought it to Su Weichen's mouth.

Su Weicheng looked at his gentle and considerate wife in front of him, feeling warm in his heart, and opened his mouth to drink it.

Seeing Su Weicheng drink the medicine, Cao Wanning smiled with relief.

However, there was a barely perceptible hint of pride in the depths of her eyes.

At this moment, a voice suddenly came from outside the door: "Master Su, Yue Niang heard that you were injured and was extremely worried. She even disturbed the fetus in her belly."

Cao Wanning paused for a moment while holding the spoon, and sighed softly, "Master, this matter is of great importance. You should go and visit!"

"Okay then, I'll go take a look and be back soon." Su Weichen looked embarrassed and struggled to sit up from the sickbed.

"Wait a minute!" Cao Wanning hurriedly handed the bowl of medicine in his hand to him, his eyes firm, as if to say that if he didn't drink the medicine, he would not be able to leave at all.

Su Weicheng naturally understood his wife's good intentions, so he quickly took the bowl of medicine and drank it all in one gulp.

However, although the surface of the medicinal soup had cooled, there was still some warmth at the bottom and it was extremely bitter.

After swallowing this mouthful, he almost vomited it out on the spot, his face twisted in pain, and he shouted: "Water! Water! Give me water quickly!"

Hongdou hurried to get some water, but was stopped by Cao Wanning. She said disapprovingly, "Master, recuperating is a big deal. You just drank the medicine and drank water right away. I'm afraid it will dilute the medicinal properties."

Su Weichen pursed his lips, feeling really "bitter" at the moment.

"Here, have some candied fruit!" Cao Wanning took out an apricot from a box, "But for the sake of your health, don't eat too much."

After holding the preserved fruit in his mouth for a long time, Su Weicheng finally returned to normal and said gratefully: "After all, my wife cares about me!"

"Go quickly! Don't let Yue Niang wait too long." Cao Wanning pushed Su Weicheng towards the door. "I'm fine here, but she needs more care from the master."

After hearing this, Su Weicheng frowned slightly, but immediately restrained his expression and said to Cao Wanning gently: "I'll be back soon."

After saying this, he walked out at the speed of an arrow. However, his body, which had experienced the previous "melee", seemed to have been drained of all its strength, and he could not move faster even if he wanted to.

However, this movement affected the wound on his heart. The pain that had been slightly relieved by the medicine came back again, surging like a tide, which made Su Weichen even more irritated.

He knew very well that he was the one who found the mistress and planned the fake pregnancy, so he was naturally very clear about how could Yue Niang have a miscarriage?

But these words were stuck in his throat, and he couldn't and dared not reveal them to Cao Wanning.

Besides, since the concubine couldn't bring the child back, he and Yue Niang naturally had to make other plans.

Therefore, he simply took advantage of the situation and went to Yue Niang's yard first to meet her so that they could discuss the next steps.

Moreover, Yue Niang is "timid" and not very smart. I'm afraid she already knows what happened in Xichi Hutong. If Su Weicheng doesn't make arrangements immediately, I'm afraid she will be "exposed" soon.

If things get out of hand, it will be difficult to resolve.

Cao Wanning had just gone to Hai City to help her reject her brother Cao Ce's request for a loan. If word of this spread to Hai City, he would probably use this as an excuse to demand compensation from the Su family.

With such a feeling, Su Weichen could only endure the pain and walk towards Yue Niang's yard.

Hongdou looked at Su Weicheng's back as he walked away, feeling indignant. "Madam, how could you let the master go like this? Yue Niang used to be respectful, but now that she's pregnant, she's become so unreasonable."

"Hongdou, stop talking and go down first!" Cao Wanning turned his head so that his maid wouldn't see his expression. His shoulders were even still shaking slightly.