Chapter 272: Chapter 272: Climbing Up the Pole
Madam Song and Mrs. Lu escorted Song Ci back to Chunhui Hall, then dispersed to their own affairs. Madam Song did not hurry back to her main courtyard but instead first went to Lin Qingās Bamboo Study.
"Doctor Lin, we are truly indebted to you. Our family will be welcoming a new member soon. My second sister-in-law says you are a Divine Doctor, and indeed, she wasnāt wrong," Madam Song complimented.
Lin Qing modestly replied, "It was a coincidence, I donāt deserve such praise from you, Madam. The foundation of the Second Madam wasnāt bad to begin with, I didnāt expect it to happen so soon."
Madam Song enviously said, "My sister-in-law is indeed younger. Alas, I donāt know if I still have such fortune."
She touched her abdomen with a somber expression.
Lin Qing then said, "Children are about destiny. Your pulse is also good; itās just that the destined time has not arrived. Such things cannot be rushed."
Taking the opportunity, Madam Song said, "Could you feel my pulse again?"
Lin Qing was momentarily taken aback, but then nodded compliantly and instructed the maid to fetch a medicinal pillow for a detailed pulse examination.
After a while, he withdrew his hands and said, "Your health is very good, just remember to rest and not overwork yourself. Should I reconsider and adjust your remedy for you?"
Madam Song, not hearing the result she wanted, had a slight sadness in her eyes but smiled and said, "Then Iāll trouble you, Doctor Lin."
"Itās a simple task."
Madam Song continued, "Doctor Lin, since youāve been here at the Prime Ministerās Mansion, my mother has smiled much more, treating you as part of the family. Look, my Qiāer is also engaged now, Iād like to entrust you with something."
Lin Qing, clever as she was, already guessed the request, and smiled, "Please, go on."
"My Qiāer is set to marry next May. Iād like you to regulate her body during this period to prepare her. You know, at the Duke Ying Mansion, where there are many people and comparisons. My son-in-law is also getting on in years. Heās certainly eager to become a father, so..." Madam Song awkwardly said, "Rest assured, I will give you additional compensation."
"I understand your motherly intentions, Madam. If you trust me, I will examine her," Lin Qing agreed.
Madam Song was overjoyed, stood up, and gave a solemn bow of gratitude, then left happily.
After she left, Asang came forward to tidy up the medicinal pillow, muttering softly, "Master, Madam is really skilled at taking advantage. You were originally here just to regulate the health of the elder Madam."
Now itās as if youāre a regular physician in the residence.
Lin Qing replied, "Itās just taking a pulse and adjusting the body, nothing major. And staying at the Prime Ministerās Mansion these days has been quite pleasant, it doesnāt matter. They also provide payment for consultations."
In this regard, everyone at the Prime Ministerās Mansion does quite well.
"I just feel itās unfair for you, Master."
"Why unfair? I can freely browse the Book Collection Pavilion at the Prime Ministerās Mansion, where else could I have such a privilege? Besides, the elder Madam treats me well." Lin Qing smiled slightly, "Compared to the Lu Family, this place is much better, Iām very happy here."
Asangās expression slightly changed, quickly saying, "Master, itās my fault, bringing up sad memories for you."
"Itās alright, itās all in the past," Lin Qing said. "Go get paper and ink, I will change their prescription."
Asang complied with a curtsy and soon fetched the paper and pen.
Once Lin Qing finished writing the prescription, a gift box arrived from the Jiang family. Upon opening it, to their surprise, apart from an exquisite lambfat white jade bracelet, there was also a silver note worth five hundred taels.
Lin Qingās lips twitched; the Jiang family was indeed wealthy, as the elder Madam said, āextravagant beyond measure.ā
Seeing this, Asangās grievances eased somewhat. The second Madam was indeed generous and considerate.