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Ruyi Cosmetic Shop
Yunxi did not hesitate and directly turned to Xuan, asking, "Do you still remember the prescription I took before? If you do, please let Ruyi know and see if that prescription is suitable."
After Yunxi finished speaking, she explained to Xing Ruyi, "Although this prescription was given to me, Xuan helped me remember the medicinal ingredients, the process of preparing the medicine, and the precautions for taking it. Don't underestimate Xuan just because she is a maid; she is literate and has a better memory than I do. No one in this household remembers things as clearly as she does."
Xuan's face turned slightly red as she said, "Madam, please don't praise me in front of Miss."
"Having such a clever maid like Xuan by your side is indeed a blessing for you, Madam. It is also Xuan's fortune to meet such a good master like you." Fox Demon remarked, feeling quite happy for their close relationship. Xing Ruyi then pushed the paper and pen in front of Xuan, saying, "Then I will trouble you, Miss Xuan."
"You're too kind, Miss." Xuan quickly replied as she took the pen and swiftly wrote down the prescription.
"14 grams of Ze Lan, 14 grams of Xiang Fu, 14 grams of Xu Duan, grams of Safflower, 1 gram of Angelica, 1 gram of Bai Zi Ren, 1 gram of Chi Shao, 6 grams of Achyranthes Bidentata, and 8 grams of Yan Hu Suo." Xing Ruyi read out the ingredients from the prescription one by one and felt increasingly familiar with them. When her gaze returned to the first ingredient, she shook her head and looked into Yunxi's eyes, saying, "Madam, this prescription is not for treating cold in the womb; it is primarily for relieving Qi stagnation and blood stasis and regulating menstruation—Zelan Soup."
"Zelan Soup?" Yunxi looked at Xuan, who also nodded in confusion.
"May I ask a bold question? Did Miss Xuan perhaps remember this prescription incorrectly?"
"If you are asking about something else, I might have made a mistake. However, my lady has only taken this one prescription for treating cold in the womb and has been taking it for over half a year. Even if I were confused, I wouldn't misremember this."
"If it's not that Miss Xuan remembered incorrectly, then it’s clear that the person who prescribed this for Madam is a quack doctor. He knew very well that Madam was suffering from cold in the womb but prescribed something for Qi stagnation and blood stasis instead. No wonder Madam has seen no effect after taking it for over half a year."
"A quack doctor? That can't be! Although this doctor may not compare to those famous physicians, he is still among the best in Yun Village and is acquainted with our Master and Madam. If he couldn't treat Madam's cold in the womb, given their past relationship, he wouldn't casually prescribe something just to fool us."
The Matriarch has been thinking about how our Madam can quickly give birth to a son or daughter for the Luo Family. If she knew that this doctor was causing trouble behind the scenes, who knows how much she would hate him.
When Yunxi heard Xuan mention the Matriarch, her expression changed because she recalled the conversation between two maids she overheard earlier at the Moon Gate. One had mentioned that the old lady was completely unwilling for her to have children for the Luo Family. Thinking of this made Yunxi feel a chill run down her back again; she couldn't help but wrap her arms tightly around herself and stared blankly at the table.
"The doctor who issued the prescription is truly a mystery to us. Perhaps he is indeed a good doctor, but not skilled in treating women's cold womb conditions. Yet, as a physician, his pride leads him to treat according to his own beliefs. Unfortunately, while this prescription may be well-intentioned, it does not address the actual issue, rendering his efforts futile. It’s possible he knows that the lady suffers from a cold womb but mistakenly believes it is caused by irregular menstruation, thus logically prescribing this treatment. This last possibility is perhaps the one that Xing Ruyi least wants to consider—that the doctor intentionally made a mistake with the prescription."
"Intentionally made a mistake! Does this doctor want our Luo Family to ruin his reputation? As a physician, even if he isn't taking money to alleviate suffering, he should at least do his best. Moreover, he has some old ties with our Master and Matriarch; harming the lady like this makes me want to confront him and ask what his true intentions are."
Xuan appears to have a quick temper; without much hesitation, she rolls up her sleeves, ready to confront the doctor. Xing Ruyi looks at Xuan and can't help but think about how she must seem when throwing tantrums in front of the fox—perhaps just as charming.
Thinking about her usual demeanor, Xing Ruyi feels more fondness for Xuan and reassures her: "What we just discussed were merely speculations from the Fox Demon. Without solid evidence, even if you confront him, others will not acknowledge it."
"Ruyi is right; if someone intends to harm me, why would they leave behind evidence for us to investigate?" Yunxi's face grows paler.
As for the doctor who diagnosed her, she is indeed less familiar than Xuan. However, during her treatment days, she heard her husband mention him often. This doctor shares her surname—Yun. Years ago, while traveling abroad, he visited many renowned physicians; although his skills may not surpass others, he is certainly not among the quacks.
Furthermore, although rumors suggest that this doctor became the Luo Family's private physician due to his friendship with her father-in-law, Lord Luo, that is not entirely accurate. Doctor Yun's closeness to the Luo Family stems from his affection for her mother-in-law.
It is said that when Doctor Yun was young, he had a strong liking for her mother-in-law, who reciprocated some feelings. However, in his youth, Doctor Yun devoted most of his energy to studying medicine. He promised her mother-in-law that once he became an Imperial Physician in the palace, he would carry her into marriage in a grand procession. Yet becoming an Imperial Physician is no easy feat; aside from exceptional medical skills, one must also pass a unified selection by the court. Without powerful backing, it is challenging to succeed based solely on merit. Coming from an ordinary background and lacking skills in self-promotion or flattering influential figures in court led to his inevitable failure.
When he returned disheartened, her mother-in-law had already married her father-in-law and was pregnant.
Perhaps because seeing Doctor Yun stirred too many emotions in her mother-in-law, she showed signs of labor before reaching full term. Her mother-in-law experienced a difficult labor—commonly referred to as "standing birth"—where the baby presented feet first followed by buttocks and shoulders before finally the head.
Her mother-in-law cried out in pain throughout the night as blood poured out in basin after basin; yet the child stubbornly refused to budge beyond showing its feet. If they delayed any longer, both mother and child would be at risk of losing their lives. In this urgent moment, it was her father-in-law who made the decision without considering what was appropriate or not; he brought Doctor Yun into the delivery room. After two more hours of struggle, the difficult child—her husband—was finally born.
According to Grandma beside her mother-in-law during childbirth, when her husband was born, his face was purple and his head hung limply; it was only through Doctor Yun's utmost effort that he was saved.
Since her husband was born prematurely and weaker than other children, he relied on medicine for nourishment until he turned seven. Her mother-in-law suffered greatly from this ordeal; it was Doctor Yun's careful attention that helped her recover slowly and eventually gave birth to Gulofu smoothly.
Although Doctor Yun had some past feelings for her mother-in-law, during those years at Ruo Mansion, he maintained strict boundaries between men and women. Whether diagnosing or prescribing medicine or providing care, he always informed her father-in-law beforehand; especially during consultations where he insisted on having him present. Aside from matters related to medical conditions, he spoke very little else. In her father-in-law's eyes, such behavior made Doctor Yun appear as a gentleman; thus any past between him and her mother-in-law was easily forgiven.
After Gulofu was born, Father-in-law and the mother-in-law also acted as matchmakers to find a marriage for Doctor Yun. The girl was a distant relative of the mother-in-law, resembling her in both appearance and temperament. It is unclear whether it was to avoid suspicion or if Doctor Yun truly had no interest in romantic relationships, but he outright rejected the proposal. When her husband turned seven, Doctor Yun moved out of the Yun Family and began living a semi-reclusive life.
Yunxi had privately discussed the matter between her mother-in-law and Doctor Yun with her husband, arriving at only one conclusion: that Doctor Yun had never truly let go of his feelings for her mother-in-law. The reason he stayed in the Yun Family for so many years was entirely to take care of her. His adherence to propriety, even more so than a gentleman, stemmed from his fear that any slip of the tongue might provoke Father-in-law's anger towards her mother-in-law. His reluctance to marry was because, in Doctor Yun's heart, no one could replace her. Although these discussions were casual, Yunxi understood that if her mother-in-law truly did not want her to have children, Doctor Yun would certainly follow her wishes and tamper with her medicine.
Thinking of this made Yunxi feel anxious. She suddenly reached out and grasped Xing Ruyi's hand, urgently asking, "The medicine I've been taking for half a year, will it have any effect on my body? If I start adjusting my health now, do I still have a chance to become a Mother?"
"Madam need not worry. From this prescription, it seems that Doctor Yun does not harbor any ill intentions towards you; it's just that the medicine is not suitable and does not benefit your condition," Xing Ruyi replied as she took out paper and pen. "The Fox Demon will write a new Prescription, and you should take it for a while to see how it works."
"If it's suitable, when can I..."
Yunxi swallowed hard, suppressing the remaining words on her tongue.
"Luofu recommends that you come to my Ruyi Cosmetic Shop. On one hand, you can trust the medical skills of the Fox Demon, knowing that she can help you. On the other hand, she knows that my Ruyi Cosmetic Shop is different from ordinary Rouge Shops or pharmacies. As long as this prescription is appropriate and you are in good spirits, you will receive good news within a month at most."
"Is what you say true?"
Yunxi, filled with excitement, stood up abruptly. Her right wrist bumped against the edge of the table with a dull thud. Xing Ruyi quickly got up to check on her but noticed the beads on Yunxi's wrist.
"Is this... sandalwood?"
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