Chapter 190: Old Lady
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Ye Ling had no choice but to resort to metaphysical methods to avoid trouble. Most people in the countryside were quite superstitious, so it seemed normal for her to make demands on patients as a divine doctor.
After Jin Zhi and Wan Wen left, Ye Ling returned to the dormitory. She didnât even take off her coat before falling asleep on the bed.
Ye Ling woke up at dusk, washed her face, combed her hair, changed her clothes, and headed to Wan Wenâs house to see Wan Wenâs mother.
As Ye Ling left the dormitory, a few young female scholars who were busy drying clothes began to discuss her.
âItâs already so late. Why is she going out?â
âWhat else can she do? Itâs probably nothing serious.â
âI heard someone came looking for her during the day. Did any of you see what happened?â
A young female scholar with freckles on her face whispered, âThe ones looking for her are a middle-aged woman and a young woman. The middle-aged woman is even holding a little child.â
Hearing this, the other young female scholar started to make various speculations. âDidnât Li Han say that Ye Ling seduced many men? Maybe one of the menâs family members is looking for her this time?â
âI think itâs possible, but if thatâs the case, those people who came during the day should be here to cause trouble for Ye Ling. Why havenât we heard them arguing or fighting?â
âMaybe they resolved it privately? Who knows? We havenât experienced this kind of thing before. Maybe they already have experience, â One of the educated young women chuckled.
As the sky darkened, Ye Ling reached Wan Wenâs house.
Wan Wen was already waiting. As soon as Ye Ling entered, she respectfully poured her a cup of tea.
In the room, a few middle-aged men and a middle-aged woman were sitting.
âThese are my two brothers,â Wan Wen introduced to Ye Ling. âThis is my younger brother, and this is my sister-in-law.â
Everyone nodded at Ye Ling. Their attitudes were generally polite, but the oldest among them eyed Ye Ling with suspicion.
âIs this the divine doctor you invited? Isnât she just a child?â The man sounded dissatisfied and anxious.
âBig brother, despite Doctor Yeâs young age, her abilities are not small. Youâll find out when you ask around. I donât want to talk too much with you,â Wan Wen said impatiently.
Hearing Wan Wenâs words, âGo out and ask around,â Ye Ling couldnât help but smile wryly. Had her reputation already reached this level?
Wan Wenâs elder brother snorted coldly. âUp to you. But Iâll say this in advance, I wonât pay a swindler.â
âAlright, alright,â Ye Ling quickly intervened when she saw that Wan Wen was about to argue with her elder brother. âLet me check on the old lady first.â
Wan Wen rolled her eyes at her elder brother and led Ye Ling into a bedroom.
As soon as she entered the bedroom, Ye Ling could detect a deathly scent. It was like a mixture of moldy wood, cold autumn rain, and burnt ashes.
Walking in, she saw an extremely thin old lady lying on a wooden bed.
The old ladyâs cheeks were sunken, and her mouth was open. Her breathing was weak and difficult, as if she were not conscious.
Wan Wen, with tears in her eyes, walked to her motherâs side. âMy motherâs health has always been good, but for some reason, two months ago, she first felt a stomachache. Then her eyes started to blur, and eventually, she couldnât even stand up.â
After Ye Ling understood the basic situation, she comforted Wan Wen and sat beside the bed. She took the old ladyâs skinny arm out of the blanket and pressed her finger on the pulse.
The pulse was weak as if it might stop at any moment. Ye Ling patiently analyzed and judged.
Then, she placed the old ladyâs arm under the blanket, pulled open her collar, and pried open her mouth to observe.
Wan Wen was so nervous that she didnât dare to speak, afraid that Ye Ling would suddenly say her mother was hopeless.
After checking, Ye Ling retracted her hands.
âWhatâs the situation, Doctor Ye?â Wan Wen asked with a trembling voice.
âWhat does your mother eat?â Ye Ling inquired with a frown.
Wan Wen was stunned for a moment. âItâs nothing. Just the ordinary food that villagers eat.â
Ye Ling shook her head. âAnything else?â
This question puzzled Wan Wen. Since she didnât usually live at home, she didnât know much about the situation there.
âGrandma also consumed the yam powder,â the little girl beside Wan Wen said timidly..