The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Chapter 171 The Cousin of General Weiyuan's Mansion

"Now only the results of the scientific expedition can shut those guys up. I'm really not in a hurry to get married."

After passing the preliminary examination, the next step was the provincial examination. Previously, the provincial examination was held every three years, but this time, coincidentally, it was held a year later, giving her a year to prepare.

On the way back by carriage, Shen Hanyu read the letter that Pei Du had sent back, which explained the meaning of the imperial edict and when he would probably return.

There's also Ji Yuxiu, who will be back later than Pei Du. By the time Ji Yuxiu arrives, it will probably be summer.

After the exam, there were two days of rest. Shen Hanyu stayed at home during these two days, and Wei Ming would come to visit her.

“I always felt a little uncomfortable when I was in the examination hall.”

Wei Ming slumped over the table, looking somewhat listless.

Shen Hanyu frowned: "Weren't you feeling much better before? What's bothering you?"

"I just feel very tired, inexplicably tired. The doctor at home examined me and said there was nothing seriously wrong; it's just that I study too hard every day."

But Wei Ming started to have some doubts after several days of this.

Shen Hanyu looked at Wei Ming and said, "I know someone whose medical skills are quite good. Why don't you let her take a look at you?"

Since there was nothing else to do with Shen Hanyu, Wei Ming didn't refuse.

Shen Hanyu asked Miaocui to go to Chunfeng Medical Clinic and invite Yuan Qi over.

Are you still taking your previous medication?

"I was taking the medication, but then we got a different doctor, who prescribed an additional dose on top of what I was taking."

Shen Hanyu was unaware that Wei Ming had changed doctors again.

"When did this happen?"

"It was about a month ago. There was no such situation before. I only found out about it when I went to the examination hall. I thought it was because I was not used to the water and soil at the examination hall."

After Wei Ming returned, she did suspect that the doctor was the problem, but she couldn't find anything wrong.

Yuan Qi was quickly brought over. She knew it was Shen Hanyu who had called her, so she readily agreed.

"Please take a look for my friend."

Shen Hanyu made room for Yuan Qi, and Yuan Qi put down the medical kit he was carrying.

Wei Ming was also sizing up the young doctor. "I think I've seen you before."

Yuan Qi smiled as he placed his fingers on the pulse: "I studied at the girls' school next door, so I might have seen you before."

Since it was introduced by Shen Hanyu, they must be reliable.

"She has some congenital deficiencies, and she recently changed her medication and feels very tired. What could be the reason for this?"

Shen Hanyu briefly explained Wei Ming's condition, and Yuan Qi took her pulse, carefully observing all of Wei Ming's symptoms.

"Could you show me that prescription?"

Without seeing the prescription, Yuan Qi couldn't be sure.

After observing for a while, Wei Ming's congenital deficiency symptoms have been somewhat alleviated, but recently her condition has shown a tendency to worsen.

Seeing that Yuan Qi had also become serious, Shen Hanyu was prepared. Just as she went to invite Yuan Qi, Wei Ming's maid also brought over the prescription.

Yuan Qi looked at the prescription and said, "It seems there's nothing wrong with it. That's really strange. Taking this prescription shouldn't cause these symptoms. It's indeed a good prescription for regulating the body. Even my master said so."

Shen Hanyu had no doubt that Yuan Qi was an expert in pharmacology.

"I consulted other doctors, and they said the same thing." Wei Ming took the prescription; it was because of this that she couldn't be sure if it was a problem with the doctor.

Shen Hanyu stroked her chin: "What about the dregs? Have you paid attention to them?"

Wei Ming shook her head; she hadn't really paid attention to that.

"Then I'll take a look when I get back."

Wei Ming was kind to everyone and had never made any enemies, but Shen Hanyu remembered Wei Ming's early death in her previous life.

"If you find any dregs of the medicine, you can give them to me. Since I haven't figured out your condition yet, I won't prescribe any medicine for now. Please take good care of yourself these next few days."

Yuan Qi wrote down the prescription and took it back with him.

After Wei Ming left, Shen Hanyu sat alone at the table, caressing the celadon teacup.

Spring rain falls softly outside the window, and the copper bells on the eaves tinkle.

Shen Hanyu suddenly remembered the day Wei Ming died in her previous life. It was also a rainy day. Nineteen-year-old Wei Ming died in her boudoir, vomiting blood. After investigation, it was only said that it was a congenital deficiency that left behind an illness, and there was no conspiracy or trickery involved.

Shen Hanyu originally planned to wait for Wei Ming to bring the dregs of the medicine before dealing with them, but instead of receiving the dregs, she received other news.

"Miss, someone from the Wei family has arrived!" Miao Cui rushed in, raindrops still clinging to her hair. "They say Miss Wei just fainted in the courtyard and vomited several mouthfuls of black blood!"

Shen Hanyu stood up, and the pearl tassel on her jade hairpin jingled against the screen.

She grabbed the cloak and ran outside, then got into the carriage and hurried to General Weiyuan's mansion.

The west wing of the Wei residence was filled with a strong smell of medicine. When Yang Yueying saw Shen Hanyu arrive, she wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"The doctor is administering acupuncture. It's so kind of you to come all this way in this rainy weather, but Ming'er insists on seeing you."

Shen Hanyu took a deep breath: "But what about the doctor who is currently treating Wei Ming's body?"

Yang Yueying nodded.

"Madam, could you please send someone to Chunfeng Medical Clinic to find a doctor named Yuan Qi? Wei Ming should have mentioned him to you."

Yang Yueying was surprised; Wei Ming had indeed told her that.

"I'll go and fetch them right away."

Yang Yueying still trusted Shen Hanyu, so she quickly told someone to leave.

The two stood outside the ward, and the doctor came out and wiped away the sweat with a handkerchief.

"Don't worry, Madam. Miss Wei is fine for now. I will write a new prescription to stabilize her condition."

Yang Yueying nodded, looking at the old doctor. Shen Hanyu's words had made her somewhat suspicious of this man, but she had personally found him, so he shouldn't be wrong.

Just as Shen Hanyu was about to go in and take a look, she heard the sound of cart wheels behind her.

"Aunt, how is my cousin?"

Shen Hanyu turned around and saw a strange, thin face. The person was emaciated, sitting in a wheelchair, and the smell of medicine on him was stronger than in the room.

"Why did you come out?"

Yang Yueying quickly asked someone to add a blanket for Zhou Siyue.

“You’re not well, you should stay in your room. I’ll take care of your cousin.”

Shen Hanyu asked curiously, "And who is this?"

“She is my sister’s daughter. After her parents passed away, I took her to the general’s mansion. She suffered a great tragedy at birth and later her legs were also injured. She was a pitiful child.”

Shen Hanyu had never heard of this girl before, let alone seen her in her previous life.

Shen Hanyu was in a hurry to see Wei Ming, so she turned around and went into the room.

Wei Ming had already woken up. When she saw Shen Hanyu, she grabbed Shen Hanyu's hand.

“I didn’t see any dregs of the medicine. I don’t know what’s wrong with me today. I felt unwell when I woke up this morning, and then I vomited blood. When I was unconscious just now, I felt that the doctor said something. Hanyu, I’m really starting to suspect him.”

"Have you spoken to Madam Yang yet?"

Wei Ming said no, she originally wanted to wait until she found the dregs of the medicine and had evidence before telling Yang Yueying, but she never expected that plans would change.