Blossom In Adversity - Vol. 2

C220. Erect a Memorial Arch? As if!

Chapter 220: Erect a Memorial Arch? As if!

Old Madam Wu had already come to her senses. This plan was indeed unworkable. If Old Madam Yang were to be struck by a junior at a tea party hosted by the Wu family, and if the Wu family stood idly by, not only would Hua Zhi's reputation suffer, but the Wu family's would as well. The value of this Wu family garden would be significantly diminished.

"What are you thinking, eldest Miss? How could the Wu family wrongly accuse you? We all saw it with our own eyes. It was the old madam who tripped and fell herself. You can't be blamed for this, don't you all agree?"

Although they didn't know why the Wu family would say such a thing, this tea party was primarily hosted by the Wu and Yang families. Since the Wu family had spoken, they naturally followed suit, and for a moment, the atmosphere seemed quite harmonious.

Old Madam Yang's groans suddenly grew louder. Everyone tacitly stopped talking but did not go forward to help.

Old Madam Wu had no choice but to sit beside her and gently comfort her.

Old Madam Yang squeezed her hand tightly, her eyes blinking rapidly as if giving a signal. Old Madam Wu pretended not to notice. She had agreed to stand on Yang family's side, but she hadn't agreed to sacrifice the Wu family's reputation.

The physician arrived quickly, and coincidentally, it was physician Chu.

He paused slightly when he saw Hua Zhi there. Having traveled between many families, he was very cautious. He treated Hua Zhi no differently and bowed to everyone before sitting down and taking Old Madam Yang's pulse.

After a moment, he withdrew his hand and said, "Old Madam's liver fire is excessive. She should take some cooling medicine. I'll write a prescription, please send someone to get the medicine."

Miss Yang glanced at Hua Zhi and pressed, "Is that all?"

"If the young miss doesn't believe me, you can invite another physician to examine her. There's no need to write the prescription then." As he spoke, Physician Chu put the paper back into his medicine box. He had never shown any sign of annoyance, but everyone could see that Miss Yang's words had gone too far.

Physician Chu, quite renowned in the capital, was often invited to various noble households. His discretion and exceptional medical skills were highly valued, making him a well-respected figure. No one dared to offend such a physician, and he was always treated with great courtesy.

When the young miss expressed her concern for her grandmother's health, Old Madam Wu quickly interceded, “The young miss is simply worried about her grandmother and meant no offense. Please don’t hold it against her, Physician Chu. Please prescribe a remedy, and I shall send someone with you to fetch the medicine.”

With the hostess having spoken, Physician Chu couldn’t press the matter further and resumed writing the prescription.

No one paid attention to the young miss Yang’s expression of resentment, as if she had been deeply humiliated.

As soon as Physician Chu left, Hua Zhi also rose to her feet, “In that case, I shall take my leave.”

Zheng Shi, the mistress, tried to detain her, “There’s no hurry. Knowing you’re in mourning, I’ve specially arranged a vegetarian feast. Please don’t leave just because of this little incident. It would make this tea gathering seem rather pointless.”

“I probably won’t be attending such a wasteful gathering in the future,” Hua Zhi replied, unfazed by the change in everyone’s expressions. “I was quite curious before coming, but now I realize it’s all rather... ordinary.”