dognovel Chapter 182 Meeting with Master Cheng
Chapter 182 Meeting with Master Cheng
Why is everyone so enthusiastic? How am I supposed to respond to this? I'm completely lost.
After thinking carefully for a few seconds, Long Chuqing smiled bitterly and said, "Thank you for your kind words, ladies. I am just a lowly country girl and am not worthy of the young masters of your great families."
"Moreover, marriage has always been decided by parents. Although my parents are no longer here, I have already gone to live with relatives, so I must listen to their opinions. I really dare not make the decision on my own."
The women thought what she said made sense: "Where does that girl live now?"
Long Chuqing put on a shy expression: "This humble woman lives in the Qin family residence, the third house on Wuyang Street in the south of the city."
The women all understood immediately upon hearing this…
At the same time, deafening firecrackers went off outside, signaling the start of the banquet.
Soon, various dishes were served one after another, and at the same time, the host family members also came in.
Master Cheng and his family raised their glasses and said, "Thank you all for taking the time to attend my son's wedding banquet today. Please forgive us if our hospitality is lacking. Enjoy your meal and drinks!"
"Okay..." Everyone raised their glasses in response.
Long Chuqing ate a little, then politely bid farewell to the ladies before standing up and leaving.
She walked towards the spot where she had parted ways with Nangong Ming, only to find him already standing there waiting for her.
As Long Chuqing approached, Nangong Ming asked, "How are you? Did you not eat enough because you were too restrained?"
"After eating my fill, I didn't hold back at all. The ladies at the table were also very welcoming, and I got along very well with them."
"That's good. Let's go, I'll take you to see Master Cheng."
Long Chuqing nodded. "Mm."
They encountered the steward, Dafu, in the crowd. After learning that the two wanted to see Master Cheng, Dafu led them to the living room.
Third Master Cheng and Madam Cheng were sitting in the living room. At this moment, the joyful smile on Third Master Cheng's face, which he had when he stood at the gate of the mansion, was gone.
He sat in the chair, one hand supporting his forehead, with a heavy expression on his face.
His first wife sat to the side, her face also bearing a sorrowful expression.
She listened quietly to the lively and celebratory atmosphere in the courtyard outside, and looked at the big red "double happiness" character pasted on the door, and felt a pang of heartache.
If it weren't for the fact that today is a joyous occasion and crying is not advisable, she would probably already be in tears upon seeing this scene.
“Master,” Dafu called as he entered, “Young Master Nangong and that young lady said they wanted to see you. They are right outside the door. Look…”
Master Cheng slowly opened his eyes, sat up straight, and sighed softly: "On such a joyous occasion, how can we neglect our guests? Quickly, invite them in."
“Yes…” Dafu bowed and replied.
"Wait a minute." Third Master Cheng called out to Dafu, who was walking out.
He stood up and walked out with heavy steps: "I'll go myself."
Dafu followed him out.
Madam Cheng watched Third Master Cheng's departing figure, let out a long sigh, and tried her best to calm the bitter emotions in her heart.
She forced a bitter smile, then slowly stood up and followed them out.
When Master Cheng reached the door and saw Nangong Ming and Long Chuqing standing outside, he smiled broadly and strode towards them.
"Oh, Young Master Nangong, you've finished eating so quickly! Are you full? Don't go back and say you weren't full, or it will make me seem like I've been neglecting you, hahaha..."
Nangong Ming said, "How could that be! I'm already full, and the drinks and dishes were to my liking."
"That's good, that's good. I just got back and had a cup of tea. I was just thinking of entertaining you later! Did you come to see me for something else, or are you going back?"
"Third Master, to be honest, besides offering my congratulations, I also have another matter to discuss today."
After hearing this, Master Cheng asked in confusion, "Oh, what is it?"
Nangong Ming glanced at Long Chuqing beside him, then looked at Third Master Cheng and introduced, "Third Master, this is Miss Long. She is skilled in medicine. I brought her here today so that she could diagnose the Second Young Master's illness."
Upon hearing this, Master Cheng looked at Long Chuqing beside him. He was first surprised, and then some doubts arose in his heart.
Over the years, he has seen countless doctors, and regardless of their age, all of them were men.
The person in front of me was a young girl, and she didn't look like someone who knew medicine.
Seeing Cheng Sanye's stunned expression and questioning look, Nangong Ming said, "Third Master, don't think she's unreliable just because she's a girl. If she didn't know medicine, I wouldn't have brought her here on this joyous occasion to cause trouble."
"Today, on her way back from a house call, she saw your family's wedding procession and learned about the Second Young Master's illness and deeds from the neighbors."
"Upon learning that the Second Young Master was an excellent and kind person, she felt deeply sorry for him, as such a good person was suffering from illness all the time."
"As a compassionate healer, she hoped that her medical skills could help the second young master."
"I happened to meet her on my way back to the manor, and after learning about her thoughts, I came here with her."
After listening to his words, Long Chu awkwardly dug her toes into the ground. With a faint smile on her face, she took a step closer to Nangong Ming and reached out to pinch him hard on the back.
Nangong Ming glanced at her without changing his expression, a faint smile on his face.
Hearing this, Madam Cheng tugged at Third Master Cheng's sleeve: "Master, do you remember the fortune teller we called to the manor a few days ago to calculate auspicious dates for Chuan'er?"
"He told us to change the wedding time to noon, saying that noon was Chuan'er's only chance, and that a benefactor would appear at that time."
"And this young lady encountered the wedding procession on the road and learned about Chuan'er's situation, which is why she came. Could it be that...?"
"In any case, they have come of their own accord today. Chuan'er's condition is not optimistic. It wouldn't hurt to let this young lady take a look at Chuan'er..."
After listening to his wife's words, Master Cheng felt that there was some truth to them.
He lowered his eyes and thought silently for a few seconds, then said to his wife beside him, "Go to the new house and tell our daughter-in-law that we'll be there in a bit."
“Alright.” Madam Cheng nodded in agreement, then looked at Long Chuqing beside her and curtsied, saying, “I’ll be troubling you later, Miss.”
Long Chuqing quickly reached out and lifted her up: "Madam, you don't need to be so polite."
After Madam Cheng walked towards the backyard, Third Master Cheng said, "Please wait a moment, and have a cup of tea in the living room first."
"No, Third Master, you don't need to be so polite." Long Chuqing said, then turned to Nangong Ming beside her: "My medicine box is still in the carriage. I'll go out and get it first."
Upon seeing this, Master Cheng said, "I'll send someone to fetch it for the young lady."
He called Dafu over: "Go outside the mansion gate and find the carriage from the Nangong family. Bring this young lady's medicine chest in."