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The words carried significant weight, and everyone present understood their meaning. Madam Tai intended for Su Yuntang to become her Specialist Doctor, a trust that was exceedingly rare within the Long Family.
Su Yuntang respectfully bowed, saying, "As your granddaughter-in-law, I will not dare to be negligent and will do my utmost."
The night dragged on until the fourth watch, when Madam Tai's condition finally stabilized. Su Yuntang stayed by her bedside for another half an hour, confirming that all was well before she rose to take her leave.
By the time Su Yuntang and her companions returned to their courtyard, dawn was breaking. Due to the events of the night, Hong Xiu, Lu Ao, and Liu Mama had hardly slept and were quite exhausted. Su Yuntang urged them to rest while she sat by the window, staring blankly at the gradually lightening sky.
This night had subtly altered her standing within the Long Family. Madam Tai's favor was both a protective charm and potentially a death knell. More importantly, the issue with the Anshen Tea left her feeling suspicious—was the excessive use of vermilion an innocent mistake or part of a larger scheme?
After several days of careful treatment, Madam Tai's health had greatly improved. During this time, Su Yuntang visited Shou An Tang daily to pay her respects and check on Madam Tai’s pulse and medicine.
Madam Tai grew increasingly trusting of her; sometimes she would even keep Su Yuntang around for casual conversation.
One afternoon, as usual, Su Yuntang came to check on Madam Tai. The summer sun streamed through the intricately carved window frames, bathing the room in a warm golden glow. Madam Tai appeared in good spirits, reclining on a soft couch while flipping through a copy of the Heart Sutra.
"Grandmother looks very well today," Su Yuntang remarked after finishing her examination and putting away her pulse pillow. "Your pulse is steady and strong; much better than in previous days."
Madam Tai set down her book and smiled as she patted Su Yuntang's hand. "This is all thanks to Qing Xi. Your medical skills are truly remarkable."
Su Yuntang humbly waved her hand. "I’m just a novice; I don’t deserve such praise from you, Grandmother."
"You silly girl," Madam Tai said as she patted the soft couch beside her. "Come, sit down and chat with your grandmother. Cui Zhu and the others have gone out; it’s perfect for us to share some intimate words."
"Qing Xi, do you know that medical skills also have their traditions?" Madam Tai lifted her teacup and took a small sip. "Having lived so many years, I’ve encountered many physicians. The methods of folk doctors differ greatly from those of Court Physicians in terms of medication and diagnosis. The way you examined my pulse that day bore quite a resemblance to that of a Court Physician."
Su Yuntang's heart tightened at this but she maintained her composure as she replied, "I’m not familiar with those differences; I merely learned some basics from medical texts."
Madam Tai nodded, seemingly not probing further but instead shifting the topic: "Speaking of Court Physicians, I once knew an outstanding Female Doctor. Back then, my health was poor; I often suffered from headaches and fevers. We had a Female Physician come to treat me, and her skills were truly miraculous."
Suppressing her excitement, Su Yuntang casually asked, "Oh? What kind of physician was she?"
"Her surname is Lu, and her name is Yaohua." Madam Tai gazed out the window in a daze. "Lu Yaohua, true to her name, is beautiful and possesses exceptional medical skills. She was once a physician in the palace, and later, she was granted marriage by the late emperor to the former salt transport official, Su Jingwen."
Su Yuntang's hand involuntarily tightened around the handkerchief.
Lu Yaohua was indeed her mother's name!
"What happened next?"
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