Chapter 249: Deep Brotherhood
A flicker of joy crossed Jiang Cai Zhi’s face, then he quickly composed himself.
He said in a deep voice, “How is it? What happened to Cai Bin?”
Though his voice was calm, it carried a hint of urgency, clearly indicating his concern.
Could something have happened to Jiang Caibin?
Everyone was startled, looking at the hesitant attendant outside.
They heard him say with a trembling voice, “Second Young Master, Second Young Master…”
Before he could finish, a voice came from the corridor connecting the water pavilion: “My dear elder brother, this attendant wants to say that the Second Young Master has arrived.”
The voice was lazy and extremely familiar.
Upon hearing it, everyone’s faces lit up with joy as they looked towards the source.
In the corridor, Jiang Caibin, who had just seemed paralyzed and lifeless, was slowly walking over.
With such light steps, how could he be a paralyzed person?
He was smiling, dressed in a white shirt; although his complexion was still pale and bloodless, he looked to be in good spirits.
Beside him was Liu Sheng, whom Wang Dongdong had been thinking about and hadn’t seen for a long time.
“Sheng Sheng!”
Upon seeing Liu Sheng, Wang Dongdong excitedly rushed over to hug her.
Liu Sheng was embraced by her, feeling a bit bewildered.
Then Wang Dongdong turned her head and casually offered congratulations: “Jiang Caibin, it seems your legs are nimble again. Congratulations, congratulations.”
A faint blush appeared on Jiang Caibin’s pale face: “Thank, thank you, Dongdong…”
The others also came forward with pleasant surprise to express their concern, and even Ling Yuke, who had just been scowling, smiled.
“Jiang Caibin, you had us so worried, scared us to death, we thought you really would be confined to being served for the rest of your life…” Ling Yuke said with a pout.
Jiang Caibin heard this and nodded with a bitter smile. Indeed?
He almost really had to spend his whole life…
His gaze swept over everyone, lingered on his dear elder brother, Jiang Cai Zhi, who stood at the back, far away, his expression very complex, almost impossible to conceal.
Their gazes met, and undercurrents surged.
“Cai Bin, you’re well. Your elder brother is very happy.” Jiang Cai Zhi’s voice was deep, and a brilliant arc curved on his lips.
Jiang Caibin returned an even more brilliant smile.
Everyone excitedly surrounded Jiang Caibin for a while, but it was the thoughtful Shao Yan who said, “Quick, let Cai Bin sit down; he just recovered.”
“That’s right, that’s right.”
“Cai Bin, quickly sit down. Look, you’re even sweating on your forehead.”
After everyone was seated, they began to ask in detail.
“It’s just, what’s going on…” Ruan Shizhi asked, “How come I heard from Elder Brother Cai Zhi that you were… lying in bed, and also Hit some Chi Yan (Blazing Flame) poison, but now you look completely recovered?”
“Yes, I didn’t expect it either, I thought this was how my life would be…” Jiang Caibin’s face showed bitterness.
He had even prepared to end this life.
It’s just that he didn’t know Jiang Cai Zhi would invite so many people today. If he really did that, what would these friends see? That scene would probably become a permanent shadow.
His gaze swept over everyone’s faces, settled on Jiang Cai Zhi for a moment, then moved away, finally landing on one person, and he smiled, “Fortunately, there was Miss Liu. She… cured my ‘Chi Yan (Blazing Flame)’ poison. Once the poison was gone, I was actually able to stand up!”
Upon hearing this, everyone looked in surprise, following his gaze to Liu Sheng, who was calmly drinking tea and eating snacks beside Wang Dongdong.
Liu Sheng put down her teacup, smiled slightly, and said calmly, “It was merely a small effort; no need to be polite.”
【She really has the demeanor of a divine doctor!】
【We cured one person and one ghost, how is that not a true divine doctor?】
Although everyone felt puzzled, since Jiang Caibin, the person involved, said so, it certainly couldn’t be false. They all nodded to Liu Sheng, expressing admiration and gratitude.
Jiang Caibin also stood up again, bowed to Liu Sheng in thanks, his eyes filled with complex emotions, including gratitude and fear.
Ling Yuke remembered her earlier argument with Wang Dongdong, her face flushed, and she said stiffly, “It seems Dongdong’s words occasionally make sense. Miss Liu is quite good.”
Wang Dongdong waved her fist and said grumpily, “What do you mean ‘occasionally make sense’? I always make sense! Sheng Sheng is truly excellent!”
Shao Yan chuckled and said gently, “Alright, everyone, don’t argue anymore. Cai Bin’s recovery is a wonderful thing; let’s not spoil this moment.”
“Yanzi is right.” Jiang Cai Zhi gently patted Jiang Caibin’s shoulder, who was sitting beside him, his tone gentle but full of concern, “Cai Bin, this is truly wonderful. You have no idea how worried we’ve been about you these past few days.”
Jiang Caibin smiled, his eyes deep: “Thank you for your concern, Elder Brother. Thanks to everyone’s support during this time, I was able to pull through.”
Jiang Cai Zhi nodded, a gentle smile on his face, but a faint, imperceptible shadow in his eyes.
He turned to Liu Sheng, offering a polite smile: “Miss Liu, your skill in bringing the dead back to life is truly rare. Jiang expresses his gratitude here.”
Liu Sheng returned a bow and said faintly, “Young Master Jiang exaggerates; I merely did my small part.”
“However… why did Miss Liu think to enter Cai Bin’s room and treat him?”
Jiang Cai Zhi suddenly asked, his face still wearing a gentle smile.
The others, hearing this question, all pricked up their ears.
“Yes… didn’t you say you were going to relieve yourself? Why did you suddenly run into Cai Bin’s room?” Ling Yuke raised her delicate eyebrows, looking suspicious.
Liu Sheng paused slightly, then glanced at Jiang Cai Zhi, who was at that moment tenderly holding Jiang Caibin’s arm and checking it.
“Jiang is too big, and I got lost. The person leading the way also disappeared. I’d like to ask, where did that person go?”
Liu Sheng’s expression was calm, but her gaze shot towards Jiang Cai Zhi like lightning.
Jiang Cai Zhi smiled: “The butler is busy with affairs, perhaps he went to attend to something. When he turned around, you were gone, so you must have gotten separated.”
“Yes, perhaps the ‘butler’ was too busy, taking on multiple people, no, multiple roles.” Liu Sheng also smiled, saying meaningfully, “In any case, as I walked, I saw that the path was very familiar, as if it led to the Second Young Master Jiang’s place, so I thought it would be fine to wait there, since you would all come over eventually.”
There was nothing particularly wrong with that statement.
Jiang Cai Zhi nodded, then sighed as if unintentionally: “However, what a coincidence! I never expected Miss Liu to be able to step in and save him at such a crucial moment. You see, ‘Chi Yan (Blazing Flame)’, a rare and exotic poison said to originate from the Spirit Mound, is not something ordinary people can use or cure.”
“We even specifically released news, widely seeking someone who understood Spirit Mound witchcraft, but unfortunately, we haven’t received any news…”
“It truly is a coincidence, Miss Liu… I remember, you are also from Tang Country, aren’t you? To know how to cure this poison, it must be a kind of fate.”
Saying this, Jiang Cai Zhi smiled gently at Liu Sheng, his smile containing a deep meaning.
Jiang Caibin, listening beside them, grew anxious and interjected, “Brother… Miss Liu was also being kind…”
“Why is my younger brother so anxious? Elder brother has no other intentions, I am just worried if someone intentionally arranged everything, that would not be good, right?” Jiang Cai Zhi chuckled.
Ling Yuke, upon hearing this, even showed a hint of realization, looking thoughtfully at Liu Sheng.
Shao Yan and the others remained silent, waiting to see how Liu Sheng would respond.
【Passive-aggressive!】
【This person! Shameless!】
Liu Sheng suppressed the anger in her heart and returned an identical smile.
“Actually, just now in the Second Young Master Jiang’s room, I already sensed a familiar Qi, and wondered if it might be something I had read about in a book before…” Liu Sheng slowly explained, “It’s just that I wasn’t sure, and kept thinking about it. When I returned a second time, out of curiosity, I entered the room to confirm, and then I was somewhat certain.”
“What was the name of that book?” Jiang Cai Zhi asked with a cold smile, staring at Liu Sheng.
Everyone’s gaze also turned towards Liu Sheng, and Wang Dongdong even quietly clenched her fists.
Jiang Caibin was also a bit nervous, after all, he just knew what was going on, and it had nothing to do with curing this so-called poison.
But Liu Sheng was not worried.
Her gaze met his unflinchingly, her face calm, as she slowly uttered four words.
“‘Compendium of Materia Medica’.”