bookcurios Chapter 259 Acceptance
Chapter 259 Acceptance
Chu Ning'an and his group left the Chu Mansion without waiting for the old Imperial Master to wake up, but they had to come every day for the next seven days to give the old Imperial Master acupuncture treatment.
The current head of the Chu family is not Chu Shengyan, but his father Chu Yanzhi, the Minister of Revenue, the purse of the dynasty. However, he is approaching sixty years old and has long handed over all the major and minor matters of the family to his son Chu Shengyan. Now, facing his father's sudden serious illness, Chu Yanzhi is anxious and worried, and even his own health is affected and getting worse.
Considering his physical condition and the seriousness of the situation, Chu Shengyan did not reveal to him anything, whether it was the shocking news that Chu Ning'an was resurrected from the dead, or the fact that Emperor Chu's teacher was fortunate enough to obtain precious medicine and was expected to turn the danger into safety.
The next morning, sunlight streamed down the landscape as Ru Yue and Chu Ning'an followed Divine Doctor Shen through the Chu Residence's gates. This time, Chu Shengyan greeted them and led them to the Imperial Tutor's residence.
Although the Chu family does not have many members, the number of servants in the mansion is quite considerable.
Along the way, several people walked silently without much communication between each other.
However, just from the change in Chu Shengyan's expression, it can be inferred that after the careful treatment the day before, the old imperial teacher's condition should have improved significantly and is showing a gratifying good trend.
Everyone stepped cautiously into the quiet and elegant courtyard of Imperial Tutor Chu, as if afraid to disturb the tranquility of this quiet place. Chu Shengyan waved his hand solemnly, signaling all the servants to retreat, and then led the others straight into the house.
The room was filled with a faint, comforting aroma of medicine. The old Imperial Teacher lay quietly on the couch. Although he had regained consciousness, his face was still pale and haggard, and it was clear that his long illness had not yet fully recovered.
His eyes, which were once sharp and wise, now looked a little dim, revealing deep fatigue and weakness.
Several people filed in, tiptoeing to the bedside. Doctor Shen, standing at the front, leaned over and nodded slightly to Ru Yue, indicating that she should take the old imperial teacher's pulse first.
Ru Yue nodded in understanding, then moved lightly to the edge of the couch.
She smiled faintly at the old Imperial Teacher, then gently lifted the old man's wrinkled, veined wrist and pressed lightly with her fingers. Instantly, a faint pulse passed through her fingertips, like the tiny ripples stirred by a gentle breeze across the surface of a lake, seeming so weak and erratic.
After carefully feeling it, Ru Yue couldn't help but frown. This pulse was still too weak, not at all like the strong beat that a healthy person should have.
Fortunately, compared to yesterday's pulse, today's condition had clearly improved. Qi and blood were no longer turbulent and rapid, but had returned to a steady and orderly state, like a stream slowly returning from rapid flow to a calm and gentle state. It was clear that the vitality within the old Imperial Master was slowly recovering, bit by bit.
Ru Yue's expression eased as she detailed the diagnosis to everyone present, each word carrying a weight of profound significance. As she concluded, the tense crowd breathed a sigh of relief.
At this moment, Doctor Shen, who had been silent the entire time, slowly pulled out a set of exquisite silver needles from his bosom. Each needle gleamed with cold light, like the dazzling stars in the night sky.
He asked Chu Shengyan to light a candle and had someone bring him some strong white wine. After a simple disinfection, he skillfully inserted the silver needles accurately into the various acupuncture points on Chu Di Shi's body, so as to stimulate the power of the medicine to exert its full effect.
At the same time, he also took this opportunity to carefully teach Ru Yue some tips and key points of acupuncture.
Time passed minute by minute. About a quarter of an hour later, Ru Yue carefully removed all the silver needles for Master Chu according to the method taught by Doctor Shen.
After this treatment, the originally haggard Chu Emperor's teacher now looked much more energetic, like a seedling that is full of vitality after a long drought and finally receives rain.
When Chu Dishi learned that it was Divine Doctor Shen and Ru Yue who had saved him, his heart was overwhelmed with gratitude. He quickly bowed and expressed his sincere gratitude to them, "Thank you so much for saving my life! If it weren't for your miraculous healing skills, I would have died long ago."
Chu Shengyan, standing nearby, breathed a sigh of relief when he saw his grandfather's condition improve, but at the same time, a hint of worry welled up in his heart. He wanted Chu Ning'an to meet the old man, but he was also worried that his grandfather, who had just shown a slight improvement, would become overly excited and suffer a relapse.
So, he couldn't help but ask, "Grandfather, how are you feeling now? Are you feeling unwell?"
Chu Dishi shook his head slightly and replied in a slightly weak but very clear voice, "Much better. Although I still feel a little weak, my mind is clearer than ever."
Although he still had some difficulty speaking at this moment, the joy on his face was hard to conceal.
Seeing his grandfather in such good condition, Chu Shengyan finally put his heart at ease. Thinking that Doctor Shen was still here, even if something unexpected happened, he would surely receive timely and effective treatment.
He no longer hesitated and dragged his feet. He gently pulled Chu Ning'an over to his grandfather and asked cautiously, "Grandfather, look who this is?"
The old Imperial Master's already somewhat cloudy eyes narrowed slightly as he slowly looked in Chu Ning'an's direction. A hint of doubt and uncertainty crossed his wrinkled face, as if his age had weakened his vision and prevented him from seeing the person before him. Or perhaps the passage of time had altered Chu Ning'an's appearance, making it difficult for the seasoned elder to recognize him.
The old imperial teacher involuntarily stretched out his hands, which were as dry as branches, and gently rubbed his eyes. Then, he asked softly in a somewhat tentative tone: "I... why do I seem to see Ning An? Is it my illusion?"
His voice trembled slightly, and there was even a hint of sobbing in it.
Hearing the call from the old imperial teacher, Chu Ning'an felt a pang in his heart and his eyes instantly turned red.
He walked quickly to the bedside, knelt on his knees without hesitation, tears welling up in his eyes, and choked and shouted: "Great-grandfather, Ning An is back! The unfilial great-grandson Ning An is back!" As soon as he finished speaking, he could no longer suppress the surging emotions in his heart. He leaned over in front of the old man's bed, and tears poured down like a flood.
The grandparents and grandchildren had been separated for four years, and during this long time, they missed each other all the time. Now that they were reunited, the feeling of being in another world made them feel as if they had experienced the pain and suffering of a life-and-death separation together.
Everyone present was deeply moved by this scene, lamenting the fickleness of fate and the depth of family love. Several people's eyes couldn't help but become moist.
Seeing the old imperial teacher so excited, people around him were afraid that he would hurt his body due to excessive grief, so they hurried forward to comfort him and reminded him to take care of himself.
Everyone knew that the grandparents and grandchildren who had been reunited after a long separation must have a lot to say to each other, so they tactfully left the room and left this space to the two of them.
In this way, time passed minute by minute, and more than an hour flew by in the blink of an eye. If it weren't for the fact that the old imperial teacher was old and frail and probably couldn't endure such emotional fluctuations for a long time, the grandfather and grandson would probably continue their conversation until the end of time.
Chu Ning'an, with a serious expression, gently pulled Ru Yue to the bedside of Chu Dishi. Then, in an extremely solemn and serious tone, he introduced her to Chu Dishi, who was lying on the bed, and Chu Shengyan, who was standing nearby: "Great-grandfather, uncle, this is Ru Yue. She is not only my savior, but also my fiancée for this life!"
When the Chu family's grandfather and grandson heard this, they were both slightly stunned, with looks of astonishment on their faces.
Before this, they only thought that Ru Yue was just the favorite disciple of the skilled Doctor Shen, and never imagined that she and Chu Ning'an had such a deep and special relationship.
You know, Chu Ning'an has always been a man of his words. Once he says something, it's as sure as a nail in the coffin. This shows that this girl named Ru Yue holds an extremely important position in his heart, which is far more than just gratitude can cover.
So, the grandfather and grandson both turned their eyes to Ru Yue in front of them.
The girl looked young, probably not even of marriageable age, but her eyes, as clear as water-washed peach blossoms, resembled a clear lake, free from the filth and dust of the world. Her beautiful and refined face was as charming and beautiful as a flower blooming in spring, a truly rare and stunning beauty.
However, what is even more amazing is the aura of independence, purity and nobility that she exudes. Even the ladies from prominent families in the capital city pale in comparison and are far behind.
Seeing this, the Chu family's grandfather and grandson couldn't help but be shocked, thinking to themselves: This girl looks young, but she has such outstanding appearance and temperament. Her background must be not too simple!
Ru Yue stepped forward gracefully and elegantly. Her manners were elegant and graceful, and she bowed deeply to the two men without any fear. She raised her head slightly, the corners of her lips gently curved, revealing a smile as beautiful as a blooming spring flower. Her voice was as clear and melodious as a yellow oriole: "How is Mr. Chu? How is Mr. Chu!"
This smile was like the warmest spring sunshine, shining brightly upon one's heart. Her innate noble demeanor was fully revealed at this moment, once again shocking the two people in front of her.
You know, if an ordinary woman is introduced to the man's family as a fiancée, she will most likely follow the man in calling him an elder very early because of shyness and restraint.
Ru Yue, however, did not act coy at all. Facing the scrutiny of the two men, she did not show any fear or intention of retreating. Instead, she stood there gracefully and elegantly, her posture as straight as the pine and bamboo standing proudly in the snow and frost, tenacious and graceful.
At this time, the old imperial teacher said with gratitude: "Miss Ruyue, if you don't mind my old bones, just call me great-grandfather like Ning An. I am so grateful to you. Not only did you save his life, but you also took the trouble to support him all the way to take the imperial examination and come to the capital. You are really a great benefactor of our Chu family!" After that, he was so excited that he wanted to get out of bed and thank Ruyue in person.
It is not difficult to see that this highly respected old man is indeed very satisfied with Ru Yue from the bottom of his heart.
Seeing this, Ru Yue hurriedly stepped forward, reached out and gently held the old man down, and said with concern: "Great-grandfather, your body has not fully recovered yet, you must not walk downstairs in such a hurry! Ru Yue is just a junior, you are really embarrassing me like this!" Her tone was gentle but firm, revealing her deep respect and care for her elders.
Doctor Shen, standing by, was secretly surprised. Although he had known that Chu Ning'an was a distinguished figure, he had never imagined that he was the great-grandson of Chu's Imperial Tutor. Wasn't that the Marquis of Wu'an, the son of a man rumored to be in the capital? Thinking of this, Doctor Shen couldn't help but worry about Ru Yue.
After all, aristocratic families like these often have very strict values regarding family background, and he really didn't know whether Ru Yue's family background would be recognized and accepted by them. However, he was surprised that this highly respected old imperial teacher actually accepted Ru Yue so easily, which really made him feel a little relieved.
Before they knew it, they had been staying here for quite some time.
In order to avoid arousing suspicion and speculation from those with ulterior motives, they decided to say goodbye to the Chu family and return to their own residence.
Fortunately, since we will need to come and give acupuncture treatment to the old imperial master every day, everyone will not feel too reluctant to part with him.