Marrying a concubine and swallowing her dowry? The mistress turns around and marries a high-ranking

Chapter 7

Shouan-in.

Old Mrs. Qin lay on the couch, her face ashen, her lips cracked, and her breathing weak and labored, as if she were on the verge of death.

Qin Shaoze and Qin Shuangya stood by, anxiously pacing back and forth.

In the past two days, Qin Shaoze visited various medical clinics in Kyoto, consulting with many doctors, and even inviting a royal physician from the palace. However, upon examining Old Madam Qin's condition, they all shook their heads, saying that the illness was incurable.

At this time, only Dr. Zhang, who had been prescribing medicine for Old Mrs. Qin, was present.

Dr. Zhang looked at the seriously ill Old Mrs. Qin and sighed inwardly.

The medicine he prescribed for Old Madam Qin was actually given to him by Madam Shen.

Dr. Zhang didn't know why Madam Shen wanted to use him as a cover, but Madam Shen's medical skills were simply unimaginable.

The medicines were exquisite, and subtle adjustments were made based on Old Mrs. Qin's condition. The types and dosages of the medicines were precisely controlled.

If Grandma Qin continues to eat this diet obediently, she should be able to live comfortably for another ten or twenty years without any problem.

But somehow, he's brought this upon himself.

Filled with despair and unwilling to give up, Qin Shaoze urged Dr. Zhang, "Dr. Zhang, please think of another way, try again! No matter how expensive the medicine is, it's fine! We can accept the risks!"

Doctor Zhang shook his head and sighed helplessly, "It's not that I don't want to find a solution, it's just that my medical skills are limited, and I dare not act recklessly! But your lady..."

He quickly swallowed his words after saying that.

Madam Shen had done him a great favor and had previously instructed him not to reveal this secret.

Qin Shaoze didn't hear the last four words of Doctor Zhang clearly. Seeing that he was indeed powerless, he was afraid that Old Madam Qin was truly beyond saving.

Qin Shaoze clenched his teeth, his gaze completely dimming.

Beside her, Qin Shuangya had already begun to sob softly.

Just then, a servant rushed in to report.

"My lord, young lady, there is a female doctor outside who calls herself Madam Ghost. She claims she can cure the old lady's illness. Should we invite her in?"

Qin Shaoze had never heard of the Ghost Madam, but in this desperate situation, he would not give up as long as there was a glimmer of hope.

He immediately exclaimed excitedly, "Of course! Please come in quickly!"

The ghost lady entered, looking very mysterious. She was completely covered from head to toe, and her figure appeared somewhat bloated. She wore a veil on her head and a veil on her face, so her appearance was not revealed at all.

Qin Shaoze eyed the Ghost Madam warily.

"When you practice medicine, why don't you show your true face? This secrecy makes people uneasy."

The Ghost Lady glanced at him, only lifting a corner of her veil in response.

All that could be seen was the side of her chin that was exposed; the skin was covered with scars, as if she had been burned, making her look extremely ugly and terrifying.

It was obvious that she was covering her face because she had been disfigured.

Qin Shaoze was speechless for a moment, and said awkwardly, "I'm sorry, I was unaware of this, and I didn't mean to offend you."

Madam Gui didn't mind, and looked at Old Madam Qin on the bed, asking, "Is this the patient?"

She may also have damaged vocal cords, as her voice is hoarse and rough, and her original timbre is unrecognizable.

Madam Gui asked about Old Madam Qin's condition, took her pulse, and then prepared a prescription from her medicine box.

"Go and decoct the medicine first, and divide it into three doses to be taken over three days."

Qin Shaoze was really worried: "Dr. Zhang, could you please take a look at this medicine and tell me how effective it is?"

Doctor Zhang examined the medicine carefully and exclaimed in amazement, "This medicine is not only effective, but it should also have a miraculous effect! Rest assured, Your Excellency, the old lady is saved!"

Qin Shaoze, half believing and half doubting, instructed his servants to take the medicine away and decoct it.

Then, Madam Ghost took out a set of silver needles from her medicine box and began to perform acupuncture on Old Madam Qin.

Even Qin Shaoze, an outsider, could tell that the fluid and skillful technique was anything but simple.

Doctor Zhang's eyes lit up with excitement; he was so excited that he wished he could press his face against the Ghost Lady's hand to see it.

After an hour of acupuncture, Grandma Qin's complexion improved significantly, and her breathing became much smoother and stronger.

Just as Madam Ghost put away the silver needles, Old Madam Qin woke up, opened her eyes, and let out a few long breaths.

"Ouch......"

Qin Shaoze and Qin Shuangya rushed forward and asked with concern, "Mother, how are you feeling now?"

Grandma Qin felt more relaxed and comfortable than ever before: "Great! Much better! Much more comfortable!"

She thought it was Liu Manman who had saved her, and excitedly looked around: "...It must be Manman who finally came up with a solution, right? She truly deserves the title of a miracle doctor! She saved my life!"

Qin Shaoze looked embarrassed.

“Mother, not Manman... it’s this one, the Ghost Madam.”

Seeing that Old Madam Qin had recovered, Qin Shaoze's last remaining doubts about Madam Ghost were dispelled.

Old Mrs. Qin's expression froze.

"Then... what about Manman?"

Qin Shaoze could only say nice things to Liu Manman: "She has been worrying about your condition for several days and is currently at home checking medical records."

Grandma Qin was somewhat disappointed, and she had a feeling that Liu Manman's medical skills didn't seem to be that high.

However, at this moment, she was more concerned about her own situation.

Old Mrs. Qin looked at Madam Ghost as if she had grasped at a straw: "This...you must be Madam Ghost? How is my illness now? Can it be cured?"

The Ghost Lady said calmly, "Drowning poisoning cannot be cured, but the condition can be controlled. Take the medicine for three days, and I will come back in three days."

With that, he got up and left.

He didn't even charge a consultation fee, coming and going as if he were a master.

After taking the medicine left by the Ghost Lady for three days, Old Mrs. Qin's dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea, and vomiting disappeared. She ate well, slept well, and felt refreshed and full of energy.

Three days later, Madam Gui came to visit again. Old Mrs. Qin looked at her as if she were her savior, and Qin Shaoze was completely convinced of her medical skills and was very enthusiastic.

"Madam Gui's healing hands are miraculous; her medicine cures all ailments. The Marquis's family is eternally grateful for your kindness. The three days' worth of medicine you prescribed last time has now been finished. We wonder if you could prescribe more medicine for my mother? We will certainly reward you handsomely!"

Madam Gui's tone remained indifferent: "I'm just passing through Kyoto. I'll be traveling around the world from here on out, so I can't keep preparing medicine for you all the time."

Qin Shaoze asked cautiously, "Could you please give us the prescription? We can prepare the medicine ourselves..."

Madam Ghost: "The prescription is my exclusive secret, not to be passed on to others. If you want it, you can buy it for 100,000 taels of silver."