PDLP Chapter 265 Entering the Tiger’s Den
Chapter 265 Entering the Tiger’s Den
evening.
A gentle summer breeze is blowing.
A cool breeze swept away the summer heat.
Jiang Miaomiao and her older brother sat side by side, both staring intently at the gate of Shuiyue Nunnery.
Waiting for Mother and Sister-in-law Sun to come out of that gate.
However, half an hour passed, and her mother still hadn't come out.
An hour passed, and he still hadn't come out.
Chirp has been inside for a while now, but hasn't come out yet.
It's impossible not to feel anxious, nervous, or worried.
The older brother walked over, paced back and forth at the door, and peered inside.
The second brother sat calmly under the tree, holding a palm-leaf fan in one hand and a book in the other, nodding and swaying his head.
Jiang Miaomiao took a closer look.
This book...
You've got it upside down again.
It seems that my second brother is also very nervous.
In the quiet room of Shuiyue An.
Master Shuiyue sat down at the desk and asked Pan Yun a few questions.
Where is she from? What is her name? What is her husband's surname? How old is she?
After asking the questions, he then focused on taking her pulse.
Lu Qingyao quietly observed Master Shuiyue from the side.
I've never seen anyone ask so many detailed questions before seeing a doctor.
This nun looked to be around thirty, but her complexion was still like that of a young girl, and her delicate hands looked like they had been carefully maintained.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. If you were to go out and treat those wealthy ladies with your rough, calloused hands, you'd probably be looked down upon.
Before coming, I had inquired with the pilgrims and learned that Master Shuiyue was indeed skilled in treating women's ailments.
It's not just a reputation without substance.
Most of those who came to find her were wealthy women.
It's not that poor people can't come; some did come at first. Master Shuiyue didn't charge consultation fees, only medicinal herbs.
Farm women from nearby villages also came to her for consultations, and she would prescribe medicines, most of which contained angelica and safflower, or bird's nest and donkey-hide gelatin.
We simply can't afford the medicine.
So, seeing a doctor for this illness is pointless.
Moreover, the most important ingredient was actually the spiritual spring water from Shuiyue Nunnery, and the medicines prescribed had to be decocted and taken with the water from the spiritual spring.
It's not cheap either, two hundred coins a pot.
It would take a person three or four days of work to save up enough money to buy a pot of water.
A single dose of medicine would cost at least several taels of silver, not to mention the expensive medicinal herbs added.
It's laughable just to hear it.
Ordinary people can't afford to see a doctor for such a disease.
Looking at the way she was taking the pulse so seriously, and the smell of mugwort mixed in with the nunnery, Lu Qingyao thought it really seemed to be true.
He looked like a kind-faced, benevolent doctor.
Master Shuiyue raised her eyes and said gently to Pan Yun, "Madam Sun, your health is fine, you just have some blood deficiency. A few doses of medicine decocted with spiritual spring water will alleviate the problem."
Pan Yun nodded slightly, looking at Lu Qingyao.
This is consistent with her previous diagnosis; the prescription was nothing more than some angelica and donkey-hide gelatin.
The prescription was almost identical to what I used to get when I saw a doctor in the capital.
After she stood up, Lu Qingyao immediately sat down and stretched out her arm, saying, "Please, Master, take a look at me as well."
Master Shuiyue's eyebrows twitched slightly, and she nodded in agreement, then asked a series of questions.
Lu Qingyao, of course, would not tell the truth.
When you go out, your identity is given by yourself.
After taking her pulse, Master Shuiyue's expression turned solemn. She said, "Madam, you probably didn't rest properly after giving birth. You were overly worried and caught a cold. I'm afraid you will have difficulty conceiving again in the future."
Lu Qingyao nodded slightly.
Surprisingly, she was actually quite capable of making a diagnosis, and her skills were no different from those of doctors in the capital.
I'm starting to wonder if I'm overthinking things; maybe this person is just a bit greedy.
But upon further reflection, it still felt a bit off.
As soon as she entered the nunnery, the nuns' pupils dilated when they saw her, and even the younger ones were somewhat panicked.
She was quite certain that this was her first time here and the first time she had met these people.
There's only one possibility that could elicit such a reaction from the nuns: they've seen her before and recognized her.
Hearing what Master Shuiyue said, Pan Yun was slightly surprised and asked, "Can it be cured?"
She thought about Xiao Miaomiao's age and calculated that Lu Qingyao gave birth around the time the Lu family had their troubles.
No wonder she didn't have a proper postpartum recovery.
It's quite pitiful, really; getting to where they are now has been incredibly difficult.
Lu Qingyao didn't think it was a big deal. She already had three children and didn't want or need any more.
Then Master Shuiyue said, "Yes, I can cure it, but you will need to recuperate at Shuiyue Nunnery for more than a month. I will need to give you acupuncture treatment every day."
Lu Qingyao grasped her hand and said with a smile, "That's great! We'll stay here today and rest at the nunnery. It just so happens that my niece-in-law is also visiting your Shuiyue Nunnery. Would you be so kind as to take us to meet her, Abbess?"
Master Shuiyue was startled by her sudden grab.
She quickly regained her composure and said with a light smile, "Of course, this humble nun will take you two there."
He then got up and walked ahead.
Pan Yun immediately sensed something was wrong, squeezed Lu Qingyao's hand, and whispered, "Auntie, she didn't even ask who she was looking for?"
Lu Qingyao patted her hand gently, reassuring her, "It's good that you didn't ask. Don't be afraid, just follow me."
Shuiyue Temple at dusk.
The ancient temple, with its centuries-old history, is solemn and dignified.
A sudden gust of wind blew, causing the wind chimes under the eaves to ring out with a clear and melodious sound.
It did give me the creeps.
Pan Yun couldn't help but grab Lu Qingyao's arm and move closer to her.
After following Abbess Shuiyue for a while, we arrived at the back courtyard of Shuiyue Nunnery, and then walked a little further in.
We arrived at a small courtyard filled with bamboo.
"arrive……"
Master Shuiyue suddenly stopped and changed direction, heading towards another door.
Just as Lu Qingyao was about to follow, a sharp blade blocked her way. The man in black said, "Prepare to die. No one will be able to save you today."
Before they finished speaking, a large number of men in black suddenly jumped out from all directions and surrounded them.
The assassins had laid an ambush here beforehand, after they saw them heading towards Qingquan Town.
They also instructed the nun to find a way to lure people in, and then defeat them one by one.
In the past, they would go straight in, but those pioneers all went and never returned, their deaths were extremely tragic.
Almost the entire army in front was wiped out.
All I can say is that this woman is incredibly lucky.
Therefore, they dared not let their guard down in the slightest.
At this moment, a lithe woman appeared on the roof and threw a red-tasseled spear at Lu Qingyao, saying, "Sister, catch!"
Lu Qingyao caught the gun, shielded Pan Yun behind her, and smiled at the men in black, saying, "You've finally shown up. We've been waiting for you."
Man in black:……
The sun was setting, and night was approaching.
Jiang Ziyan saw the little red bird fly back in a hurry, as if it had been frightened.
He chirped at his younger sister, and her expression changed instantly.
Jiang Ziyan knew it was time and said to Jiang Zifeng, "Brother, tell Captain Sun that we can rush in to rescue them."
"Really?" Jiang Zifeng couldn't wait any longer.
He had tried to rush in several times before, but his younger brother pulled him back each time.
It seems Mother has been ambushed.
But how did the younger brother find out?
Without much thought, after informing Captain Sun, he kicked open the door with his sword, ready to rush in.
However, it was all for naught.
A young nun opened the door.
……