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"Since that's the case, please let Ruyi go in and take a look at my daughter-in-law."
Seeing her own daughter in such a state, Mother Wang naturally no longer insisted and signaled Wang Ni to lead Xing Ruyi into the inner room.
The Wang family daughter-in-law lay on the bed with a waxy yellow complexion, her eyes tightly closed, and her lips pressed together. There were still some traces of blood that had not dried or been cleaned from the corners of her mouth. Her figure was somewhat plump but slightly swollen, and her skin lacked the healthy rosy hue, appearing as waxy yellow as her face.
After pretending to examine her for a while, Xing Ruyi placed her right hand's index and middle fingers on the pulse of the Wang family daughter-in-law, secretly channeling a breath of energy into her but did not sense any abnormalities. It was neither a ghostly possession nor an evil curse; it could only be due to illness. But what kind of ailment could it be that even the renowned Liu from Jishengtang couldn't diagnose?
She lifted the eyelids of the Wang family daughter-in-law to take a closer look and then channeled her own spiritual energy into her body, carefully examining her all around before finally identifying the crux of the issue. A look of relief crossed her face as she smiled and lowered her hand.
"Looking at Ruyi's expression, could it be that you've found out why my sister-in-law has fainted and hasn't woken up?"
"I'm not sure if it's the crux, but your sister-in-law does have an illness," Xing Ruyi replied ambiguously. However, the Royal Sister-in-Law had already joyfully rushed out to call for her parents.
"Based on my diagnosis, your sister-in-law's fainting after childbirth and the loss of the child stem from an invasion of evil energy into her lungs, leading to insufficient vitality. Additionally, excessive straining during childbirth has posed some potential risks to the fetus. If there is insufficient blood supply to the fetal liver, it could lead to stillbirth. If Mother Wang and Brother Wang can trust me, I can provide several prescriptions; within three months, I can guarantee that your sister-in-law will successfully give birth to a healthy child for the Wang family next year."
"Is it really that miraculous?" Mother Wang's eyes sparkled with skepticism. It was understandable; this condition had persisted for quite some time, and even the famous doctor in Luoyang couldn't cure it. How could Xing Ruyi, a girl selling rouge and face powder, possibly treat it?
Li Wang also held a doubtful attitude, but years without children coupled with the pain of losing a child had left him little room for further consideration. His only mindset now was that regardless of whether it was a black cat or a white cat, whether it was an unconventional remedy or poison, as long as it could cure his daughter-in-law and allow the Wang family to smoothly have more offspring, he was willing to believe anything and try anything.
He quickly took paper and ink but saw that what Xing Ruyi wrote down was not a prescription in the traditional sense but rather a recipe for cooking porridge.
"Fritillaria Porridge: Select fritillaria bulbs, Japonica rice, and rock sugar in appropriate amounts. First remove the heart from the fritillaria and grind it into powder. Then take 10 qian (a unit of weight) of Japonica rice and an appropriate amount of rock sugar; cook until the rice is soft and the soup is not too thick. Add in fritillaria powder and simmer for a while until the porridge thickens before stopping the heat. Take one bowl each night."
"Sister-in-law has been asleep for a long time, and after waking up, she shouldn't eat anything too hard or overly nourishing. This fritillary and pear porridge is an excellent choice; it can address her specific ailments while being easy to digest, aiding in her recovery after a prolonged illness. Pears can generate fluids and quench thirst, making them a great option for the season, but they should not be consumed in excess. Therefore, in August and September, I can prepare this fritillary and autumn pear dish for Sister-in-law. Not only does it taste good, but it is also very beneficial for her health. Lastly, I will prepare a grand dish for Sister-in-law: fritillary with soft-shelled turtle. This turtle is a precious ingredient, hard to come by even in common households, and it is also highly nourishing. Once Sister-in-law's health improves, she can enjoy it occasionally. As for the fritillary and turtle, I will also send some to Brother Wang later; he just needs to remember the cooking method."
Xing Ruyi wrote on the paper, concerned that Li Wang might not be literate or might have limited reading skills. As she wrote, she repeated, "For the fritillary with soft-shelled turtle, first kill the turtle, clean it, and place it in a steaming bowl. Then sprinkle on some Sichuan fritillary, salt, cooking wine, fish maw, ginger, and scallions before steaming it until fully cooked." After pausing to think, she added, "I will also send someone with these seasonings; some may not be available at Brother Wang's home."
Initially skeptical about these prescriptions, the Wang family felt a bit embarrassed upon seeing how considerate and kind Xing Ruyi was. When they realized she was not asking for any payment at all, they were even more unsure of how to respond and promptly shared details about where they had invited the healer from and where he was staying.
Having obtained the information she wanted and resolved the ailment troubling the Wang family's daughter-in-law, Xing Ruyi handed the prescription paper to Li Wang and stood up to take her leave: "I will send someone with these items shortly. If a year from now Sister-in-law successfully gives birth to a child, Mother Wang and Brother Wang must not forget to invite Fox Demon for a feast."
"Of course," Mother Wang Rushi and her son Li Wang nodded repeatedly as they escorted Xing Ruyi to the door.
Just around the corner, she spotted A-Ling standing under a locust tree in her bright red attire.
"Sister Ruyi, how is the child?"
Feeling anxious, A-Ling instinctively called out "Sister" but was stopped by Xing Ruyi before she could correct herself.
"Calling me 'Sister' sounds better; it's more pleasant to hear. Honestly, every time I hear you call me 'Ruyi,' I feel uncomfortable all over. Don't you think 'Ruyi' sounds a bit awkward?" Xing Ruyi said as she rubbed her ears. "Honestly, I prefer how Fox Demon calls me—Fox Demon or Xing Ruyi; it feels more intimate."
"Brother Yin—" A-Ling was a ghost and could naturally see that Yin Chensi's true form was that of a fox. However, she didn't expect Xing Ruyi to be so close to a fox spirit. Her lips trembled slightly as some words remained unspoken.
"Brother Yin is the most handsome fox A-Ling has ever seen; he is also the finest fox spirit and treats Sister Ruyi better than anyone else." Thinking of that silhouette always guarding the window at night and recalling her past with Shengzi brought an undeniable pang of bitterness to her heart.
"Sister Ruyi, have you thought about your future with Brother Yin?"
"Me and the fox's future?" Xing Ruyi clasped her hands together. "Of course, it will be a sweet romance, ending in marriage and having a beautiful mixed-blood fox child just like him."
"Humans and ghosts are on different paths, and so are humans and demons. Sister Ruyi, have you not considered this aspect?" A-Ling gently asked, but Xing Ruyi was taken aback and fell silent.
"Perhaps, your path will be different from A-Ling's. A-Ling is a ghost; no matter how hard she tries in this life, she will always remain a ghost, and she can only hope for the next life with Brother Sheng. Brother Yin is a fox spirit; as a half-demon, half-immortal being, if Brother Yin wishes, he could also cultivate into a human and spend a hundred years with you." Seeing Xing Ruyi silent, A-Ling quickly changed the topic to comfort her.
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