readytorunbook Chapter 18 Lend Me a Grasshopper
Chapter 18 Lend Me a Grasshopper
Upon hearing this, the court doctor's eyes flashed with admiration, but he was still a little worried: "Madam, this cold poison is not an ordinary disease. It may not be easy to find a cure."
Lu Yundi smiled slightly, his eyes firm: "I know this is not easy, but as long as there is a glimmer of hope, I will not give up. Court doctor, I believe in your medical skills. From now on, you only need to concentrate on treating Shuqin, and don't worry about other things. After the success, I will definitely reward you handsomely."
The court doctor was so excited that he knelt down immediately and said, "Madam, rest assured. I will do my best to find a cure for your illness."
After the court doctor left, Lu Yundi turned around and returned to Qingfeng Tower.
Yan Canglan stayed by his sister Yan Shuqin's bedside and would rather sleep on the floor in his sister's room than leave, so as to stay by her side.
The deep affection between brother and sister is really touching.
Lu Yundi glanced at Yan Canglan tenderly. He turned around and made a face at her, then turned away.
Yan Shuqin's condition was under effective control, and with Yan Canglan by her side to take care of her, Lu Yundi finally returned to her room with peace of mind and took a comfortable nap.
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At dawn the next day, the morning glow shone through the window lattice and fell on Lu Yundi's bed.
She opened her eyes slightly, saw the fresh sunlight outside the window, and a warm feeling suddenly surged in her heart.
Thinking of Yan Shuqin's physical condition, Lu Yundi quickly got out of bed and washed up, and instructed Hongying to ask the kitchen to carefully prepare a pot of Codonopsis pilosula and pigeon soup to replenish qi and blood, preparing to visit her in Qingfeng Tower.
Lu Yundi walked into Qingfeng Tower and saw Yan Canglan standing in front of the window, looking into the distance with an expressionless face.
Yan Shuqin was sitting on the bed. Her mental state was much better than before. When she saw Lu Yundi coming in, a hint of barely perceptible joy flashed in her eyes.
Lu Yundi placed the Codonopsis pigeon soup on the table and asked softly, "Qin'er, are you feeling better? This is the soup I made especially for you. Drinking it will help your condition."
Yan Shuqin smiled slightly and said, "Thank you for your concern, Madam. I am much better now."
Lu Yundi walked up to Yan Canglan, patted his shoulder gently, and said, "Yan Canglan, you've worked hard too, have some soup."
Yan Canglan turned his head and looked at Lu Yundi, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
"What a crap soup! I don't want it!"
He glanced at the Codonopsis pigeon soup, the aroma went straight into his nostrils, and he finally held back the saliva that was about to drip, snorted softly, then turned around and walked away quickly.
Lu Yundi gathered her temples, sat down on the edge of the bed, and looked at Yan Shuqin's pale face. She couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness in her heart. She said softly, "Shuqin, your health is important. This Codonopsis pigeon soup will help you recover. Drink some."
Yan Shuqin's eyes flickered slightly, but she still did not take the bowl of soup, nor did she speak. She just looked at Lu Yundi quietly.
There was confusion and indescribable complex emotions in her eyes.
"I've put the soup on the table. When you want to drink, ask the maid to feed you." Lu Yundi stood up and patted Yan Shuqin's hand gently. After saying this, he was ready to turn around and leave.
Yan Shuqin looked at her back and felt a warm feeling in her heart, but she still bit her lower lip and said nothing.
Lu Yundi walked to the door, looked back at Yan Shuqin, and said softly: "Shuqin, you should have a good rest. I will ask the servants to bring you medicine on time."
Lu Yundi walked out of the room, went downstairs, and asked her maid Xiang Zhu to call Yan Canglan to Rong Xi Tang.
Soon, Yan Canglan walked in with a sullen look on his face.
As soon as Yan Canglan entered the room, he stared at Lu Yundi with a sharp gaze and asked in a cold and hard tone, "Why did you empty my room last night?"
Lu Yundi sighed softly and said, "Canglan, you are the heir of the Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion. As your mother, I naturally have to think about your future. Those things should not belong to you in the first place."
Yan Canglan's face changed, and he said angrily: "Mother? You are just a stepmother! Those things were left to me by my father, how can you say they don't belong to me?"
Lu Yundi frowned and said in a more serious tone: "Canglan, those things are not for you, but for someone who is qualified to inherit the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion. Now, you have no virtue, no ability, no loyalty, and no courage. How can you take on this important task?"
Yan Canglan widened his eyes and looked at Lu Yundi in disbelief: "Are you questioning my ability?"
Lu Yundi shook his head and softened his tone: "Canglan, I am not doubting your ability, but I am worried that you are not up to this important task. Look at you now, idling around all day and not doing your job. How can you inherit the Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion?"
Yan Canglan's face turned red and white, and he stared at Lu Yundi angrily: "How dare you teach me a lesson like this? I tell you, I am the heir to the Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion, and no one can take my place!"
Lu Yundi's eyes turned cold, and his tone was firm: "Canglan, if you are really capable, then make some achievements and let me see if you are qualified to inherit the Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion. Otherwise, I will never let you continue to waste your life."
Yan Canglan stared at Lu Yundi, his eyes flashing with resentment: "You treat me like this, aren't you afraid that I will hate you?"
Lu Yundi smiled faintly and said with disdain: "Yan Canglan, everything I do is for the future of the Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion. Even if you hate me, I will do it at all costs."
Yan Canglan was furious and always felt that he had no upper hand in front of her. Damn it!
"Let's not talk about this for now," Lu Yundi suddenly changed the subject, put on an amiable smile, and asked softly, "Canglan, did you keep a few katydids from last time?"
Last night, she and Hongying used up a lot of effort to catch a katydid. However, when they returned to the room, they found that the paper bag containing the katydid was not tightly closed and the katydid had disappeared.
Yan Canglan immediately waved his hand and said, "What katydid? I've never seen one before!"
"Since I saved your sister last night, why don't you lend me a katydid?"
Yan Canglan was adamant and refused to give in: "No, I will never lend it to you. The kindness you showed me in saving my sister has already been offset by the valuables you took away."
Lu Yundi still refused to give up and tried to persuade him softly: "Don't be like this, Yan Canglan, just lend me the Grasshopper for a while, and I will give you something good later."
"Good stuff?" Yan Canglan sneered, "What good stuff can you have?"
"Of course! If you don't lend it to me and miss this opportunity, you will regret it later!" Lu Yundi walked up to him and winked at him.
After hesitating for a moment, Yan Canglan finally chose to believe her and took out a well-preserved giant katydid from the secret compartment at the head of the bed. Obviously, this was a treasure he cherished.
He handed it to Lu Yundi with a complicated expression, and said with a hint of reluctance: "Here you go. I hope I can trouble you to save my sister next time when I need you."