Chapter 8: The First Misfortune of Breaking with Family Relationships
The color on Qin Liu Xi’s face was slightly unpleasant as she withdrew her hand from taking the pulse.
She hated being disturbed when she was sleeping.
“Xi’er, how is your grandmother?” Wang Shi noticed Qin Liu Xi’s unpleasant expression and became worried.
Qin Liu Xi lifted her eyelid and asked a seemingly unrelated question, “How old is Grandma this year?”
Wang Shi and the others were stunned.
“Your grandmother is also fifty-five this year,” Wang Shi furrowed her brow and asked, “But Xi’er, how is her age related to her health?”
Qin Liu Xi put Grandma Qin’s hand back under the covers and said calmly, “Grandma is old, and she’s going through a huge change. She must have been suppressing her emotions for the past few days. Now that the tension has been released, she couldn’t hold on anymore. She has accumulated a lot of worries and sorrows in her heart, leading to her fainting.”
Her fingers curled, but she didn’t mention the fortune and misfortune of Grandma Qin’s life that she had calculated using the Tai Su pulse technique.
Grandma Qin had a good fate, coming from a noble family, having a good marriage, and many children and grandchildren. However, her tear palace had some blemishes, and her children’s fortunes were not good. It seemed that she would not be able to enjoy the joys of family. Furthermore, her pulse also indicated a bleak old age, with her children being physically weak. She herself would not live past fifty-five.
So when Qin Liu Xi asked about Grandma Qin’s age, fifty-five, it meant that her time was running out!
Qin Liu Xi lowered her gaze, and the expression on her face became even colder.
“What should we do then? Or rather, can you treat her? Sister-in-law, should we call a doctor to check on her condition?” Xia Shi couldn’t help but feel anxious.
Grandma Qin was her mother-in-law and also her aunt. She was her support in the Qin family. If something happened to her, Qin Liu Xi, a young girl without much medical knowledge, couldn’t be relied upon.
Qin Liu Xi’s face darkened, “Are you doubting my abilities?”
She was unhappy that she was being questioned.
Wang Shi looked at Qin Liu Xi’s stern face and glared at Xia Shi. She said, “I think Xi’er’s diagnosis is correct. With the recent major changes in our family, Xi’er has been the one keeping everything under control. Now that she has relaxed, it’s inevitable that there will be consequences. However, Xi’er, Grandma Qin has had some health issues in the past. Should we still call a doctor for a second opinion?”
Qin Liu Xi didn’t mind her stepmother’s words. She said, “Do whatever you think is necessary.” Then, she turned to Qixuan Dao, “Ask Li Shu to go to Song Medicine Hall and invite Doctor Song to diagnose Grandma Qin.”
“Yes, Miss.”
After Qin Liu Xi finished speaking, she was about to leave the room but was stopped by Wang Shi.
“Xi’er, with the recent major changes in our family, we only have three servants by our side, two of them are the old maidservant Ding and Ju who take care of Grandma Qin, and the other one is me. Now, your third sister-in-law also needs two wet nurses to take care of your two younger cousins. We are not very familiar with Li Cheng. What do you think about this?”
Qin Liu Xi replied, “Tell Uncle Li to bring the people and leave. As for the rest… ” She paused and turned to Qixuan Dao, “You stay by Mother’s side and follow her orders to take care of all the miscellaneous tasks.”
“But Miss, there is no one to attend to you.”
“We still have Chen Pi, and I’m not going out. If there’s any business, I will have him deliver the message.” Qin Liu Xi’s brows showed signs of annoyance. All she wanted to do now was rest.
Qixuan Dao understood from Qin Liu Xi’s tone that she was tired and no longer patient. He quickly agreed.
Qin Liu Xi left the room without turning her head back.
“Sister-in-law, take a good look at her. Is she deliberately humiliating us? You really need to teach her a lesson.” Xia Shi was very angry.
Wang Shi was somewhat impatient and looked at her coldly, “Second sister-in-law, have you forgotten our current situation?”
Xia Shi was surprised for a moment, pressed her lips together, and said, “I’m going to see my mother.”
Wang Shi rubbed her temples, exhausted. The days of misery were just beginning!
QYue is very strict recently, it seems that it hasn’t synchronized properly. Some readers can’t find the text. This is the first release on QYue. Then wait, let me enjoy being lonely and writing by myself first. Come and read when you’re a bit chubby. I’ll let you know first!
(The end of this chapter)