The Virtuous Wife

Chapter 12 Gu returns home

After a few days of recuperation, Gu's health has improved greatly, her complexion is ruddy, and there is no trace of illness.

Su Ming returned to the Hou Mansion a few days ago and told his father about his mother's murder. He told his father that his mother did not want the matter to become a big deal, otherwise it would only damage the reputation of the Hou Mansion.

Su Wei was furious. Who dared to do such a cruel thing to the mistress of the Hou Mansion? He felt even more guilty towards Gu. After thinking it over again and again, he suppressed the matter and told Su Ming not to tell anyone about it. If anyone asked about the lady's condition, just say that she was still recuperating to prevent the last thing from happening again.

Su Wei sent someone to find the manager of the manor. I don't know what he said. When the manager returned to the manor that day, he punished or sent away the people in the manor. The manager's wife in the backyard was the manager's daughter-in-law. On that day, she also sold a lot of maids and women in the backyard, leaving less than ten people.

Su Wei sent a message to Gu, asking her to be patient for a few more days. In a few days, it would be Su Wei's day off, and he would come to pick up Gu's mother and daughter back home.

Under He Daozi's careful teaching, Jingyi has already entered the door. Although she is not as good as her senior brother Qingtian, she can be regarded as a genius in studying medicine.

That afternoon, Jingyi was reading in the pavilion in the backyard. He Daozi and Qingtian came.

He Daozi saw that she was studying the medical book quietly, and he felt very relieved: "Girl! I have been bothering you for a few days in your farm, and I have to leave. Before I leave, I will give you something." After saying that, he took out a medical book from his arms and gave it to Jingyi.

Jingyi took it and put it on the table, and asked anxiously: "Master, where are you going? Aren't you going back to Hou Mansion with us?" He Daozi chuckled a few times: "Yiyi, I am used to being free and can't stand being constrained. I don't plan to go far for the time being. So, before I find a suitable place to stay, I will go to Hou Mansion every half a month to explain medical skills to you. When I find a suitable place to stay, I will send someone to tell you." Jingyi heard it and said softly: "Master, since you haven't found a place to stay, why don't you live in the manor first? This place is also quiet, which is suitable for you to study medicine." He Daozi waved his hand lightly. Just as Jingyi was about to say something else, Qingtian snorted coldly: "Hmph! Old man, let me make it clear first, I will never live in a cave again no matter what I say!"

He Daozi was embarrassed by his retort, and coughed twice, angrily said: "Boy, can't you save some face for your master in front of your junior sister?"

Qingtian was not afraid after hearing this, but snorted and turned his head to the side.

He Daozi was so angry at his actions that his eyes flashed fiercely, but he could do nothing about it.

Instead, Jingyi laughed out loud. This is how the master and apprentice get along, and Jingyi is not surprised.

Jingyi thought for a moment: "Master, I remember my father has a courtyard in the capital. If you don't mind, can you live there first?" He Daozi hesitated: "This is probably a little inappropriate." Jingyi stepped forward and gently took He Daozi's arm and said: "There is an old saying: Once a teacher, a father for life. Master should be respected by his disciples, but unfortunately Master doesn't like the hustle and bustle, so he can only live in a deserted courtyard. Master, do you think that your disciples are too disrespectful to you?" He Daozi laughed when he heard it. What a smart girl! Obviously, it is inconvenient for her to live in the courtyard of the Hou Mansion because of her low status, but she insisted that this girl was incompetent and could only let herself live in the deserted courtyard. Just imagine, the courtyard of the Hou Mansion is probably several times better than the main courtyard of ordinary wealthy families! It is not difficult to see that this girl really treats herself well. He Daozi nodded and said, "Okay, I'll do as you say." The more he looked at Jingyi, the more he liked her and the more satisfied he was! He secretly thought that he was indeed a discerning person and accepted such a considerate, smart and studious apprentice! Seeing that he agreed, Jingyi was naturally happy and said, "Master, my father will be here in two days. Although Master accepted Yiyi as his apprentice under the witness of my mother, it is still a bit unjust and unsound. Yiyi thought that this time when my father came, he would preside over it and Yiyi would formally perform the apprenticeship ceremony. What do you think, Master?" He Daozi nodded to show his agreement. The three masters and apprentices talked together for a while and then went their separate ways. Two days later, Su Wei really brought Su Ming to Zhuangzi. Gu told Su Wei about He Daozi. When Su Wei first heard that he was the number one doctor in Dayuan, he was shocked. Now he heard that he actually accepted his daughter as his apprentice, and he was even more overjoyed. He actually stood up and bowed to He Daozi!

Although it was only a half-bow that was not even a bow, it was enough to shock He Daozi. This Su Wei was the Marquis of Pingnan, a first-class marquis personally appointed by the emperor. He was just a commoner. Although he was praised by the emperor, he was still a commoner. Now that he could be favored by the marquis, he was already very excited. He had met many dignitaries, and when they knew his identity, they only treated him as a guest of honor. Now Su Wei's behavior had to shock him.

Not only him, but even Qingtian, who was always expressionless, was surprised at this time.

Su Wei looked at He Daozi: "It is her good fortune that my daughter can be favored by the divine doctor He. Mr. Meng does not abandon me, and I hope he can discipline my daughter more. Su Wei thanks you very much." After speaking, he bowed again.

He Daozi hurriedly said, "No, no! Lord Hou, you are too kind. Your daughter is extremely intelligent, a rare genius in a century! I am honored to be her enlightenment teacher."

His words were not wrong, but to Qingtian and Jingyi, these words were so pedantic, and they came from the mouth of He Daozi, who was usually unruly, which was particularly funny and awkward.

Jingyi pursed her lips tightly and tried to hold back her smile. Qingtian was the most direct, laughing with his belly held.

This scene was a bit weird no matter how you look at it. Gu had also seen the relationship between the master and apprentice, and couldn't help laughing. Jingyi couldn't help laughing when she saw her mother laughing.

Su Wei and Su Ming didn't understand, but He Daozi was very angry, his face flushed, and the beard on his chin was shaking with anger.

Gu resisted the urge to laugh, coughed, and said softly: "Yiyi, why don't you start the ceremony of paying respect to your master?"

Someone had already brought a cushion in front of Jingyi. Jingyi stopped laughing, knelt down respectfully, and kowtowed meticulously.

He Daozi helped her up personally and said some encouraging words. This time, he didn't dare to say it in such a literary way, lest Qingtian laughed at him again and lost his face.

Jingyi told Su Wei about letting He Daozi live in the other courtyard. Su Wei readily agreed, and asked his servant to pass the message to the other courtyard, clean up the guest room, and find a few smart servants to serve him.

The group had a lively lunch at the farm, rested for half an hour, and then went back home.

Not only did the servants in the Hou Mansion not know that the lady would return, but even the old lady didn't know.

When they arrived at the door, Su Wei personally got off the horse and helped Gu get off the carriage. The servant guarding the door took a look and hurriedly asked someone to go in and report. After a while, when Su Wei and his party arrived at the flower hall in the front yard, Bai and Su Jingwei came out to greet them.

"Sister is back! I haven't seen you for a few months. Is your body better? Oh, Yiyi has grown a lot taller!"

The gold hairpin on Bai's head shone with golden light under the sunlight, which was extremely dazzling. Gu's face was extremely ugly.