Traditionelle Chinesische Medizin

Kapitel 70

Seeing Tang Kesi's aggrieved expression, Yang Nianqing felt apologetic. She was the one who had asked Tang Kesi to bring everyone to the study to verify the handwriting. Now that Madam Ye was blaming her, she quickly defended her, saying, "It has nothing to do with Miss Tang. Actually, I have some things I would like to ask her for help with. Please don't blame her, Madam."

Upon hearing this, Madam Ye smiled and said, "It seems I misunderstood you."

Tang Kesi deliberately lowered her head and pouted, but secretly winked at Yang Nianqing. To be honest, Yang Nianqing really liked her, seeing how cute she was. Unfortunately, her own feelings didn't count; Nangong Xue…

Lost in thought, Madam Ye suddenly looked her over and hesitated before saying, "This... must be Miss Yang?"

Yang Nianqing paused for a moment, then nodded. It turned out that although they had met before, He Bi and the others were mainly discussing serious matters, so Madam Ye hadn't paid much attention to her.

After confirming, Madam Ye's eyes dimmed slightly, but then she smiled and said to everyone, "I had nothing to do, so I came to visit, and I didn't expect to run into you all."

As she spoke, she offered her a seat.

"You all have done your best for my late husband's affairs. As a lowly woman, I am often inconvenienced, and my young son is unfilial. Please forgive any neglect. If you need anything, just tell the servants. Please don't be shy."

Nangong Xue smiled and said, "You're too kind, Madam."

Madam Ye nodded and was about to speak when a cold voice rang out.

"Why doesn't Madam inquire about the case?"

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Madam Ye paused for a moment, then smiled: "With everyone here, what is there to worry about?"

He Bi remained silent.

She asked in surprise, "Could there have been an accident in the case?"

Li You glanced at He Bi and said, "Madam, have you heard about the big case that happened in the city the other day? Young Master Lin Xing from Little Stone Street was murdered."

"What?!" Madam Ye couldn't help but exclaim, and she stood up.

Li You immediately asked, "Does Madam know her?"

After a while.

She slowly sat down and nodded: "Of course I recognize him. That young master Lin is my late husband's sworn brother."

Yang Nianqing was extremely surprised and suspicious. Her surprised expression didn't seem to be feigned. Could it be that she really knew nothing about it? Was there someone else who was plotting to kill Lin Xing?

Nangong Xue asked, "Does Madam know anything about the inside story?"

Madam Ye was silent for a moment, then shook her head and said, "He hasn't come to visit for more than a year. Besides, even when he did come, it was only with my late husband. I don't know anything about these things."

This answer was expected, so no one found it strange.

Li You looked at her: "But while we were investigating the case, we also heard about some other things."

Before Madam Ye could speak, he blinked and smiled, "These matters are indeed related to you, Madam. I am very curious, but I don't know if they are true or false. If I were to ask, I fear you would blame me."

Madam Ye couldn't help but smile: "Go ahead and speak."

“In that case, I apologize for my intrusion,” Li You said, casually flipping through the books on the table, “I’ve heard… that Madam’s original surname wasn’t Ye?”

Mrs. Ye was stunned.

Tang Kesi's eyes widened: "Mother, your surname isn't Ye?"

It turns out she was unaware of it either.

Li You looked at Madam Ye and smiled, "If it is inconvenient for you, Madam, please just pretend that I did not ask."

Madam Ye came to her senses and smiled slightly: "It's alright. My original surname was Bai, but later, because of some sad things, I changed my surname to Ye and my name."

When she spoke of the words "heartbreaking things," although her pure and gentle face still wore a smile, a hint of sadness and desolation crept into her eyes.

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Everyone was quite surprised; they didn't expect her to admit it so easily.

Ye Suiyu, she abandoned her original surname and changed her name to Suiyu... What is her relationship with Tao Huayu, the former leader of the Tao Clan? What exactly is her so-called "sad matter"? And is all of this related to this case?

Tang Kesi was unaware of their thoughts. She simply held her mother's hand and asked curiously, "Mother, so your surname is Bai? I've never heard you mention it before."

Mrs. Ye remained silent.

He Bi said, "More than twenty years ago, Lord Tang and Sect Master Tao Huayu were close friends. I heard that your wife was also at the Tao family's residence at that time?"

Upon hearing the name, Madam Ye trembled and silently nodded.

"I presume that Madam also recognizes Master Tao?"

A long silence followed.

She sighed softly, looked out the window, and murmured, "I know him more than just... he's my... older brother."

Li You's eyes flickered slightly: "Big brother?"

Madam Ye smiled faintly, her tone tinged with sorrow: "I lost my father at a young age, and when I was eleven, I was separated from my mother and wandered the streets. Fortunately, I was rescued by Brother Tao, and so I have been living in the Tao family ever since."

Everyone was stunned. (4e)

So that's what her background was! Yang Nianqing was saddened and secretly puzzled. She had revealed her background so frankly, and her tone didn't sound like she was lying at all. Could it be that she had no connection to the 'Bai Family Twins' at all, and that she had truly been wronged?

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Li You lowered his head and said, "I misspoke, Madam..."

“Since it’s an investigation, we should naturally inquire about as many things as possible,” Madam Ye interrupted him with a smile. “You’er has also been much more restrained these past two days. I’m so grateful to her, how could I possibly blame her?”

After she finished speaking, she glanced at Yang Nianqing casually.

Yang Nianqing didn't notice any of this. She was secretly happy for Tang Keyu. He wasn't that kind of person to begin with; he just couldn't untangle the knot in his heart. She hoped he could figure it out soon.

Li You coughed and asked, "What did you think of the Tao family's rebellion case back then?"

When this matter was brought up, Madam Ye's face began to turn pale.

After a long while, she slowly shook her head: "How could he possibly rebel?"

Li You said, "There are many rumors in the martial arts world that Master Tao was framed. I wonder who the person who informed the court was?"

She remained silent, but her eyes revealed even more pain.

Nangong Xue smiled slightly: "The imperial court naturally keeps these matters secret. Even if they are found out, how can he alone atone for the more than one hundred innocent lives lost in the Tao family? It is said that Lord Tang has been investigating these matters for years. I wonder if he has made any progress?"

Madam Ye's face turned even paler. After a moment, she suddenly stood up and forced a smile at everyone, saying, "Many years have passed, and I really... do not wish to mention it again. I suppose you all have things to discuss, so I will not disturb you any longer."

Everyone stood up and exchanged a few polite words.

Madam Ye turned around: "Sisi, come inside with me, so you won't be naughty here."

Tang Kesi glanced furtively at Nangong Xue beside her, then slipped over to Yang Nianqing and pulled her along as if seeking help, pleading with her mother, "Mom, I want to play with Sister Yang a little longer."

Yang Nianqing is funny. (7D)

She didn't want to play with me at all; she was clearly thinking about her brother Nangong!

Madam Ye didn't notice any of this, thinking she was just being playful. Helpless, she scolded, "Come in early. Your sister Yang and the others have important business to attend to. Don't be naughty, and don't bother them!"

Tang Kesi nodded immediately: "I understand!"

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As soon as Madam Ye left, everyone else followed her out of the study. He Bi went back to his room without saying a word.

Seeing that Nangong Xue and Qiu Bailu were still standing there, Tang Kesi abandoned Yang Nianqing and ran over to Nangong Xue, pleading, "Brother Nangong, will you teach me to draw?"

Nangong Xue glanced at Qiu Bailu and hesitated, "I have some important matters to discuss with Brother Qiu today, I'm afraid..."

Dude, can't you come up with a different excuse?

Yang Nianqing was speechless. The relationship between these two was indeed as close as that between He Bi and Li You. Qiu Bailu, that great doctor, really had the spirit of saving people to the very end, and was often used as a shield by Nangong Xue.

Seeing his refusal, Tang Kesi lowered her head in disappointment.

Nangong Xue looked at her, a hint of apology appearing on his handsome face: "I really..."

Tang Kesi suddenly looked up at him, smiled, and interrupted him, "It's okay, Brother Nangong, you go ahead and do your work. I'll come back later, okay?"

Nangong Xue shook her head. (2b)

He didn't say it in the end, but just sighed, turned around and left with Qiu Bailu.

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Yang Nianqing felt a little sorry for Tang Kesi, so she quickly went up and took Tang Kesi's hand, comforting her, "Brother Nangong has something to do today, why don't you come out and have some fun with us, okay?"

She didn't move.

Yang Nianqing advised her, "It's just a man, what's so great about him? Besides this tree, there's a whole forest for you to pick. As the saying goes, there are plenty of fish in the sea!"

Tang Kesi had never heard such strange words before, and sure enough, she raised her head.

Li You murmured, "There are plenty of beautiful women everywhere under the sky. I didn't know that line. I didn't expect Miss Yang to be so knowledgeable."

"Nonsense!" You haven't seen my knowledge yet. When I'm free, I can recite a few poems, sing a few songs, and solve a few problems to scare you to death! Yang Nianqing was secretly pleased, but of course she didn't say these words out loud.

Li You suppressed a laugh: "Miss Yang is very knowledgeable. There are plenty of fish in the sea. Why don't you read on?"

Without a second thought, Yang Nianqing said, "Why bother looking here?"

Li You shook his head and sighed, "It's blocked again."

Tang Kesi finally laughed: "Sister, what you said is really interesting. It seems that Su Dongpo didn't write it that way."

Yang Nianqing rolled her eyes: "Of course he can't write it!"

“Don’t you guys think this is a classic line? There are plenty of good men in the world, and you’re so pretty and cute, why insist on clinging to this one?” She coughed and winked at Tang Kesi. “If he doesn’t treat you well, you might as well find someone better than him.”

Tang Kesi was stunned. (57)

These days, what girl has ever heard of such a viewpoint?

Li You was stunned for a while, then looked at her with a wry smile: "Miss Yang can say these things very easily."

Yang Nianqing glared at him defiantly, secretly laughing to herself.

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Tang Kesi bit her lip and said, "Do you... all of you hate me?"

Upon hearing her mention it, Yang Nianqing immediately remembered the main point of the conversation: "Of course not, you're so cute, we all like you a lot, you can ask this Brother Li if you don't believe me."

She secretly sided with Li You.

Tang Kesi did indeed look at him.