The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

Outside the door, Xiao Yang and Xiao Chen each held one of Chen Xi's legs, their childish voices full of anticipation: "Mom, come back soon!"

"Mom, don't forget to bring us sweet candies and fruits!"

Chen Xi agreed with a smile, and at the same time reminded: "Remember to brush your teeth after eating candy, otherwise your teeth will get worms."

The two little guys nodded seriously.

Gently patting the two children's heads, Chen Xi carried the heavy medicine box and set off for Fang Mansion.

At this time, in Mr. Fang's mansion, Mr. Fang was pacing back and forth in the main hall with a frown on his face, obviously feeling extremely uneasy.

As soon as Chen Xi stepped into the mansion, the first thing that caught his eye was this scene.

"Oh... Has something serious happened?" He thought to himself, but kept a peaceful smile on his face.

When Master Fang saw Chen Xi coming, he immediately clapped his hands excitedly, as if he had seen a savior, "Doctor Chen, you are finally here! If it were any later, I would have to go to Xianghe Village to invite you in person."

Chen Xi looked up at the sky and estimated the time in his mind. In fact, he was not late.

After lunch, he completed the acupuncture treatment on Xie Tianyi in just half an hour, and then walked for another quarter of an hour to reach the town.

There was still plenty of time for him, but it was obvious that Mr. Fang could not wait any longer.

The weight of the seven-day appointment made Mr. Fang look forward to it since early morning. His breakfast and lunch were tasteless due to his inner anxiety.

"Let's go see the Madam first." Chen Xi suggested.

Mr. Fang nodded repeatedly, his words full of admiration: "Good, good, good, Doctor Chen, your medical skills are really superb! These days, my wife has felt less afraid of the cold, and occasionally she can go out to bask in the sun."

When Chen Xi heard this, he understood that it must be the ginseng he had used before that had exerted its miraculous effect.

When I walked into the backyard, I saw Mrs. Fang sitting on a carved wooden stool. Compared with the first time I met her, she looked much better.

"Doctor Chen, you're here." When Mrs. Fang saw Chen Xi, a hint of gratitude flashed in her eyes.

Since taking the medicine prescribed by Chen Xi, her cough has been significantly alleviated, and she can even take a nap in the courtyard occasionally.

In the past, such a change would have been an almost unimaginable luxury for her.

"Please extend your hand first, and I will feel your pulse." Chen Xi's voice was gentle and professional.

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Fang quickly stretched out her hands, her eyes full of trust.

After Chen Xi carefully felt the pulse, he nodded with satisfaction, "Very good, now we can go back to the room and give you acupuncture."

The two maids, Xiaoxiang and Xiaoliu, carefully helped Mrs. Fang back to her room.

Chen Xi opened the medicine box and dipped the silver needles into the spiritual spring water that he had prepared in advance. He waited for a quarter of an hour to allow the silver needles to fully absorb the essence of the spiritual spring.

Considering that Mrs. Fang was suffering from a severe cold, he specially selected longer silver needles in the hope of dispelling the cold more deeply in her body.

Soon, one by one, shiny silver needles were accurately inserted into the acupuncture points of Mrs. Fang's limbs and soles of her feet, densely yet orderly.

"Madam, how do you feel? Are you feeling any discomfort? Doctor Chen, this is my wife's first time trying acupuncture. How about we reduce the number of acupuncture needles first, and then gradually increase the number after she gets used to it?"

Mr. Fang stared at the dense silver needles on his wife's back, feeling both distressed and expectant, with mixed emotions surging in his chest.

"Don't worry, my husband. I really don't feel any pain. Doctor Chen, please continue according to your plan." Mrs. Fang's voice was gentle but firm, trying to calm her husband's anxiety.

Chen Xi's fingers flexibly shuttled between the silver needles, her movements were gentle and precise.

Every time the needle tip touched her skin, Mrs. Fang only felt a slight numbness and no pain at all.

"Please rest assured, my technique will ensure that the entire process is comfortable and hassle-free." Chen Xi smiled and spoke in a gentle tone.

Mrs. Fang lay quietly on the soft bed, her body caressed by the warm sunshine, while Mr. Fang watched her intently by her side, his eyes full of concern.

"Doctor Chen, how long do these needles need to be kept in place?" Mr. Fang's voice sounded a little anxious.

"It only takes one hour, which is enough time to stimulate the efficacy of the acupuncture points. As for the previous prescription, it can be discontinued. I will prescribe two new prescriptions, one for decoction, remember to add the best ginseng to replenish qi; the other is for bathing after acupuncture, which helps to dispel the cold in the body." Chen Xi's words were full of confidence, which made people involuntarily convinced.

Mr. Fang immediately ordered the servants to prepare the herbs meticulously according to Chen Xi's instructions.

Sensing the turmoil in Fang Yuanwai's heart, Chen Xi decided to put aside the discussion for the time being and complete the treatment wholeheartedly before discussing other things.

As time passed, Chen Xi removed the silver needles from Mrs. Fang's back one by one.

In a corner of the room, a wooden barrel had been prepared with water at just the right temperature. Chen Xi personally poured the carefully selected medicinal herbs and precious spiritual spring water slowly into it. In an instant, a faint herbal fragrance filled the air.

"Husband, please go to the living room and chat with Doctor Chen. Xiaoxiang and Xiaoliu will be here to take care of me." Mrs. Fang said considerately. She was well aware of the privacy of the medicinal bath.

Chen Xi also nodded in agreement. After all, there are differences between men and women, and even if they are of the same sex, they should maintain an appropriate distance.

"Remember, after soaking for half an hour, if the water temperature drops, add hot water immediately." Chen Xi explained to Xiaoxiang and Xiaoliu in detail.

Moving to the spacious living room of the Fang residence, the atmosphere became relaxed.

"Doctor Chen, I will always remember your kindness and generosity. I am willing to serve you at your service and serve you wholeheartedly in the future."

Fang Yuanwai's words were sincere and affectionate, and his gratitude to Chen Xi was beyond words.

Chen Xi shook his head gently. "Saving the dying and healing the wounded is the duty of a doctor. There is no need to reward me so highly. I will come here every three days to give acupuncture treatment to Madam."

There was a firmness in her words, which made Fang Yuanwai feel warm in his heart.

"Doctor Chen, although thanking you with money seems a bit mundane, I have nothing else to offer. I hope you won't despise my kindness." Fang Yuanwai said as he handed over a thick stack of silver bills, each of which was worth a hundred taels.

Chen Xi was secretly delighted in her heart. This amount of money was undoubtedly a pleasant surprise for her.

She took out five of them and carefully put them in her arms, and politely declined the rest. "These five hundred taels are enough to cover the cost of treatment and ginseng. Please take back the rest. In addition, regarding the cooperation intention mentioned last time, I wonder if Mr. Fang has considered it?"

Upon hearing this, Mr. Fang smiled heartily, took back the banknote, and invited Chen Xi to sit down and talk in detail.

"Doctor Chen, you have a unique vision. Cooperating with you will only benefit me, so I am willing to do so."

Chen Xi knew that her proposal was both mutually beneficial and forward-looking, so Fang Yuanwai would naturally not refuse it.

"In that case, let's discuss the details of the cooperation?" Thinking of the agreement that was about to be reached, Chen Xi couldn't help but smile slightly.