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Xie Tingyue carefully recalled for a long time and shook his head.
He had never seen Chu Mu before, but he did in his previous life… But who could have had a ‘previous life’ like him?
He thought he might have drunk a bit too much, otherwise why would he be thinking so much and feeling the atmosphere becoming increasingly ambiguous? It was easy to get drunk on wine, so one should not drink too much.
In short, he could not understand the man in front of him
But this did not affect his decision. If the other party treated him well, sincerely, without malice, and genuinely helped him, he should repay it.
He would take good care of him in the future.
“Younger Brother’s classmate with the surname ‘He’ is from the He family?”
Just as he was thinking about it, Chu Mu’s gentle voice reached his ears.
Younger Brother?
Xie Tingyue felt that these two words coming out of Chu Mu’s mouth were a little too intimate and made him feel a little shy for some reason, but he quickly shook his thoughts away and smiled, “It should be, it’s just a child making trouble, you don’t need to worry. ”
“I have heard that this He family is a businessman from the North and has adopted the Mu family as Godfather.” Chu Mu looked at Xie Tingyue and said, “The Mu family is an Imperial Merchant, do you know?”
Xie Tingyue nodded.
He not only knew that the Mu family was an Imperial Merchant, but also knew that the Mu family was a re-elected Imperial Merchant, with excellent business skills and connections.
Chu Mu said, “The He family’s industry is not small. Many things in the family are obtained from their shops. You should be careful when dealing with them. And…”
He paused and Xie Tingyue was a little curious, “And what?”
Chu Mu paused for a moment before warming his voice and saying, “The He and Qi families have some disagreements. They have been at odds for many years, not just in business disputes, rather there seems to be a deadly enmity.”
Xie Tingyue: “What kind of enmity?”
“Such private matters –” Chu Mu thought for a moment, “it’s better for the Qi family to talk about it themselves. Have you met Qi Wenhai recently?”
“En.”
Xie Tingyue knew what the other party was reminding and praised Chu Mu’s gentlemanly demeanor, not talking behind his back. The enmity between the Qi and He families was probably hard to say.
Seeing that the other party had several drinks, he took away the wine cup in front of Chu Mu and said, “Let’s just stop here. Drinking too much can harm your health, and getting drunk can be uncomfortable.”
Chu Mu seemed surprised by his boldness and smiled, “I never get drunk.”
Xie Tingyue blinked, “But I’ll get drunk. If I drink too much, it’s not me taking care of you, but you taking care of me.”
He was quick with his hands and feet, and he quickly collected the cup. As a patient, Chu Mu couldn’t stop him even if he wanted to. In the end, he had to sigh and watch him tidy up with a smile.
After tidying up everything, Xie Tingyue didn’t feel well. He seemed a bit drunk… He didn’t want to trouble anyone, so he went to bed obediently.
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It was unknown how long it had been, but a figure walked to the bedside, sat down, gently reached out, and tapped his forehead.
“Ktbrf qjra wfwbglfr… P tbqf sbe gfwfwyfg atfw, yea P jirb vbc’a kjca sbe ab gfwfwyfg atfw.”
“Tbe mjc yf j ilaaif wbgf gfmxifrr klat wf.”
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Ca cluta, Wlf Klcusef revvfcis kbxf eq klat j rajgaif.
Chu Mu had fallen ill!
Lf kjr mbnfgfv lc mbiv rkfja, tlr affat mifcmtfv alutais, tlr ilqr aegcfv vjgx yief, jcv tlr ktbif ybvs kjr agfwyilcu. Llr fsfr kfgf alutais mibrfv, ecmbcrmlber, tf vlvc’a wbjc, yea la kjr bynlber atja tf kjr offilcu nfgs ecmbwobgajyif!
Xie Tingyue immediately got out of bed and lit a candle, “Someone!”
He was so anxious that he didn’t even put on his shoes. He touched Chu Mu’s forehead and it was very cold! When he touched his neck, it was also very cold!
Chu Mu was still trembling. It’s impossible that he was dead, but this temperature was too scary and didn’t seem like what a living person should have at all.
Wasn’t this very cold?
Xie Tingyue pulled his own blanket over and covered Chu Mu with it.
Chu Mu seemed to feel a little more comfortable, his eyebrows slightly relaxed, but not long after, he began to tremble again!
Not enough!
The tea on the table was already cold and could not be drunk. The time was too short and the servants had not come yet. He didn’t know what medicine to give. This was the first time Xie Tingyue had encountered this situation, and he didn’t know what to do and could only tightly grasp Chu Mu’s hand, “Don’t be afraid, I’m here, I’ll find medicine for you right away…”
Hearing the sound outside, he stood up urgently, but his hand was tightly held by Chu Mu, so he couldn’t move.
Unconsciously, Chu Mu seemed to be holding onto the only source of warmth, but also seemed to be holding onto the most important thing in his life, as he refused to let go.
Xie Tingyue couldn’t bear his discomfort and didn’t rush to pull his hand out, anxiously waiting for the servants to come in.
At this moment, it seems as if the time was infinitely slow.
It was the first time for Xie Tingyue to see Chu Mu suffering from illness. He was not too scared, or there was no time to be afraid. What he felt was only anxiety and heartache.
This person has always acted very calm, not gloomy, not dejected, not sad, and always made people ignore the fact that he was sick. Even if others could forget or ignore it, he should not have forgotten it.
Xie Tingyue added a warning in his heart, this is a person who is critically ill and may die at any time!
You must take good care of him!
The servants quickly entered the house.
There was the long time follower of Chu Mu, Qin Ping, and a maid named Yin Xing.
The two of them were quite agile. Qin Ping quickly stuffed a brown pill into Chu Mu’s mouth, rubbed his face with strong liquor, and Yin Xing poured a bowl of thick and hot ginger soup, which looked like it was a habit for Chu Mu.
The young maid who was not smart and when she came in to add charcoal, her hands shook and she dropped it on the ground. Yin Xing frowned but she was still holding the medicine bowl in her hand…
Xie Tingyue took the bowl from her hand and said, “I’ll do it.”
Yin Xing obediently handed over the medicine bowl and turned to deal with other matters.
Xie Tingyue’s hand was very stable and did not shake at all. The act of feeding soup was very gentle, and not a single drop fell out.
Qin Ping watched from the side, his eyes gradually changing, “Thank you, Madam.”
Xie Tingyue didn’t look at him and still frowned, “Is that enough?”
Qin Ping said, “It’s best to have a bowl of century old ginseng soup, but we’ve run out of ginseng in our house.”
“Then go and collect it!”
Xie Tingyue didn’t think this was a problem. Chu Mu was the legitimate Eldest Son of the Chu family, having an extraordinary status. As long as he didn’t die, others wouldn’t dare to slight him. So what’s wrong with getting up at night and going into a storehouse to get a ginseng? Even if it was a rare century old ginseng!
Unexpectedly, Yin Xing, who ran around, didn’t get it back.
Xie Tingyue’s eyes narrowed, “What’s going on?”
Yin Xing’s eyes were red, and she was very angry: “The warehouse said no one would be given if there was no note, and it was the same for everyone! This maid even said that the Eldest Young Master was very ill, and begged multiple times, and swore that he would make up for it early tomorrow morning, but they still wouldn’t allow it. …”
Xie Tingyue’s heart tightened, forcing himself to calm down.
There was a problem.
He knew the young maid in front of him, Yin Xing, and Qin Ping, as well. One was a maid serving in the house, and the other was a long-time follower. The former might not have a quick mind, but she was agile and loyal, while the latter… only listened to Chu Mu’s words and never made decisions on his own. They would definitely not do things that Chu Mu had not instructed them to do.
These two people were trusted by Chu Mu.
Why? Because Xie Tingyue discovered that Chu Mu was not in good health and needed someone to be close to him at all times, but only when these two people were close to him would he occasionally close his eyes and smile.
Closing his eyes and smiling was a state that Chu Mu would only have when he was very relaxed.
Of course, there was one more such person now, and that was himself.
So in front of these two people, you could say anything directly.
“What else?” He looked at Yin Xing.
Yin Xing lowered her head slightly, as if ashamed of not bringing the medicine back, “They said that the century ginseng is different and valuable, and the main accounts of the mansion have not been fully handed over. Small things can be handled, but this kind of thing can’t be done. There must be approval procedures, and this is the rule.”
Xie Tingyue narrowed his eyes, “I am clearly the person who married the Young Master, and the Second Aunt personally handed over the card for the supervisory position. Isn’t that enough?”
Yin Xing shook her head, “They only look at the notes, and if there are none, they won’t give it…”
The fact was very clear, there was someone who was deliberately blocking him here!
Xie Tingyue knew that he was a newcomer, and if he wanted to take charge of the affairs, he would affect the interests of many people. There would always be people who felt uncomfortable and would not cooperate. The soldiers blocks the enemy, and the water blocks the earth. The supervisor position was delivered by the Elder herself and no one dared to stop that. He estimated that someone would jump out of the Plum Blossom Feast. But he didn’t expect that people could not wait for the Plum Blossom Feast, and could not wait to step on him!
But if they want to make trouble, let them make trouble for him. They could go to the real point and see who was more capable and more skilled. But trying to stop Chu Mu, for what! This was a human life!
“Has the news gotten out?” Xie Tingyue said with a cold expression in his eyes
Yin Xing: “The Old Matriarch has been feeling unwell lately and they don’t dare to alarm her. The First Madam was caught in a cold yesterday, and Tan Momo took the initiative not to say anything and asked someone to bring something over, but she didn’t participate. The Second Madam handed in the accounts and rested very early every day. At night, no one would open the door…”
After hearing this, Xie Tingyue sneered twice and suddenly turned to Qin Ping, “You are the person who has been with Chu Mu the longest. I only ask you, is there any danger to his life like this?”
Qin Ping arched his hand and said solemnly, “Madam, the Master has become accustomed to this disease and is indeed dangerous. However, the Master has a strong temperament and can withstand every challenge. He never disappoints those around him, but the premise is you must be honest— as for the villains, I cannot guarantee it.”
Xie Tingyue said, “Is century old ginseng really helpful?”
Qin Ping nodded and spoke confidently, “Yes.”
Xie Tingyue’s gaze turned to Chu Mu on the bed.
In his previous life, this marriage was not successful. He suffered a great loss, and Chu Mu did not recover either. He fainted on the spot and fell seriously ill. He stayed in bed for more than two months until the Lunar New Year. However, there was no doubt that Chu Mu did not die.
He wouldn’t die at this point in time.
“Does his illness… often occur?”
Qin Ping: “The Master has become accustomed to it.”
Chu Mu was accustomed to it, and the people who served him were also accustomed to it.
The words were clear, but they were very heart wrenching.
Accustomed to getting sick, accustomed to suffering, who in a normal person likes such habits? How uncomfortable it must be, every time….
The Son of the Chu family, born with nobility, wisdom and talent, a gentleman with humility and elegance, should have become a shining presence. However, due to illness, he suffered from his own pain and was ridiculed by others. Even though his Father did not care for his Mother, his family did not love him….
Very good.
Xie Tingyue laughed angrily. You don’t care for him or take him seriously. I’ll do it!
I’ll show you, Lao Zi will protect you!
Xie Tingyue pondered for a moment, then made a decision in his heart. He immediately turned around, his clothes curved sharply, and his aura became strong: “Qin Ping, stay here, Yin Xing, come with me!”
Yin Xing was stunned, “Madam wants to…”
“Seize the ginseng!”
Xie Tingyue quickly walked out with the corner of his robe in hand.
Yin Xing immediately picked up a pair of shoes from the ground and said, “Madam, wait, you’re still barefoot!”
Xie Tingyue: “…..”
“Oh.”
Rushing all the way to the entrance of the warehouse, the person in charge of medicinal herbs stood behind Huang Momo, dodging and evading. Huang Momo comforted her with a few words, and bowed to the fierce Xie Tingyue, in a very supercilious manner, “I have seen Madam. I have heard everything about the matter here, and it is not that this old slave is excusing her. The most important thing for us servants to do is to abide by the rules. Although Second Madam has taken the lead in handing over the accounts and Young Madam has obtained the right cards, before the accounts are settled, small matters can be dismissed. Major matters that do not have direct command authority must go through the process. Without approval, such things as a hundred year old ginseng cannot be given out casually.
Wow, they’re terrible… I would start screaming to wake up everyone and made a big show about bad people wanting a young master dead XDD I allow XTY to use this plan, haha
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These people are so diabolical!!! Off with their heads😡
Tbh i’m astounded by their idiocy… 😀 It’s one thing if XTY just wants to take out some random treasure or whatever, but this is important medicine, for the “beloved” heir of the family, who is very sick and could be dying for all they know. They fr are willing to take on the risk of him becoming worse/dying, just to inconvince him and his husband?? Like, bro…your master ain’t saving your life if he ends up dead or dying 😀
They were the people of the second aunt and because she was handling all the affairs of the mansion, these servants used to acting like they were the leaders. And same as the second aunt, making life difficult for Chu Mu…
I get that, it’s just that they don’t understand that there are certain lines you can’t afford to cross, because the gamble is too big. I think, that this situation is exactly that – they can mess with Chu Mu and his people, but there is a limit to how far they can go, before their heads start rolling 🤔
such a subtle spoiler hehehehe, next chapter let’s do a drum roll… 😛
So they rather their young master possibly dying then just give out the century old ginseng because of some stupid procedures?? Time to throw some hands ig 😤
*ahem * if I was him right now maybe I would’ve just straight up lost my temper and slapped the b!tch in the face, you’re just a servant okay? Even if you’re a long-term servant in terms of status you’re still fvcking lower than the first son’s wife do you understand? Who gave you the right to stand in his way? I hope he gives the b!tch a flogging in the future 🙂