Lin Zhi did not leave, standing to the side and intently watching Feng Jin suture. He had never witnessed such skillful and peculiar techniques before.
He had previously stitched wounds for soldiers, but his skill and Feng Jin's safety were incomparable.
Such exquisite and fluid technique did not seem like stitching a wound, but rather like painting.
Feng Jin's concentration was exceptionally serious during the suturing, not daring to make the slightest error. Only when the last stitch was completed did she heave a sigh of relief.
The moment she put down the needle, her entire arm went numb. It took a long while for her to regain some sensation.
“Young Madam possesses superior suturing skills. However, such expertise would surely require four to five years of practice to achieve. It is truly difficult to imagine that Young Madam, at such a young age, could possess such abilities. It is truly admirable.”
Lin Zhi sincerely admired Feng Jin and wondered when he would be able to learn such a craft.
“These were all taught to me by my master. If you are interested, I can teach you.”
When she had been suturing Lu Shi’s wound earlier, she had examined the opening. Lin Zhi had cleaned it very thoroughly, which was indeed excellent.
In this era, Lin Zhi could definitely be considered a top physician. If he were to learn some modern techniques, it would be like adding wings to a tiger.
“If Young Madam is willing to teach, I would be overjoyed.”
Lin Zhi said with slight excitement. He had followed in his father’s footsteps practicing medicine since childhood and loved the medical arts the most. To be able to learn such superb medical skills would be his greatest desire.
“If you wish to learn, come directly to the Ling Manor in the capital once we return.”
Feng Jin was straightforward and readily agreed. She found herself with nothing to do at the manor most of the time anyway. As long as Lin Zhi found the time to visit the Ling Manor, she could teach him at any moment. After all, as someone with so much leisure, time was all she had.
While teaching Lin Zhi, she could also have someone to talk to and pass the time, which would be quite pleasant.
“Then I shall have to trouble Young Madam frequently in the future.”
Lin Zhi naturally would not let such a rare opportunity slip by, and he readily accepted.
“I worry that Lu Shi might develop a fever, so I will have to trouble you to stay and watch him carefully.”
After all, the chance of infection within twenty-four hours post-surgery was very high. Even with such advanced medical technology in modern times, there were still many who died from post-operative infections.
What’s more, this was ancient times, with backward medical technology and substandard hygiene conditions.
Before suturing Lu Shi’s wound, she had only wiped the needle with a high concentration of alcohol.
Afterward, she would have to monitor him very carefully to prevent infection.
“Give Lu Shi this medicine every three hours.”
Feng Jin handed over a transparent porcelain bottle containing some white powder.
These white powders were all antibiotics she had extracted. In over a month, she had only managed to obtain this much.
It was just enough for Lu Shi’s use today, and it could be considered Lu Shi’s good fortune to happen to be able to use it.
Feng Jin gave a few more earnest instructions before rising to leave.
As soon as she stepped out, Cai Qing eagerly stepped forward, taking Feng Jin’s hand. With red eyes, she asked, “Young Madam, how is Lu Shi… how is Lu Shi? Is he seriously injured?”
“Lu Shi is fine. I treated his wound, but we will only know for sure after tonight.”
She did not know if Lu Shi would be able to pull through safely, and she could not make a definitive conclusion on these matters.
“Then…” Cai Qing’s eyes turned redder. After a pause, she suddenly knelt before Feng Jin: “Young Madam, I beg you to let me stay and take care of Lu Shi.”
This way, her guilt could be reduced somewhat.
“This… alright!”
After a moment of hesitation, Feng Jin still agreed to Cai Qing’s request.
Although it was not proper for Cai Qing, an unmarried young lady, to stay and care for Lu Shi, it was understandable from a human perspective. Moreover, given Cai Qing’s temperament, if she didn’t agree, Cai Qing would not be able to rest easy.
“This servant thanks Young Madam.”
Cai Qing responded with slightly excited words and immediately got up and walked towards the room.
“Alas…” Feng Jin sighed slightly. Truly, a girl grows up and cannot be kept. Her heart cares so much, yet she still speaks stubbornly and refuses to admit it.
“Everyone, disperse. Staying here and guarding will not help him recover. Go do what you need to do. Don’t all crowd here and waste time.”
Feng Jin glanced at the hundred or so people gathered there and told them to disperse.
Lu Shi would not wake up for a while, and their staying here was purely a waste of time.
“Disperse, everyone.” Ling Mohan echoed Feng Jin’s words and issued the command.
It was no wonder Ling Mohan could command the three armies. Just standing there without doing anything exuded an imposing aura. His simple words were worth more than Feng Jin’s hundred sentences. With a single command, everyone dispersed.
“We should be going too, right?” Feng Jin said calmly to Ling Mohan, then walked straight ahead.
She reached up and rubbed her sore neck. She had not felt this way in a long time.
Suddenly, a hand descended onto her neck, gently pressing it. The soreness lessened considerably, and Feng Jin wore a comfortable expression on her face.
“A bit higher, to the right… and down…”
After the massage, Feng Jin felt much more comfortable all over.
“Your massage technique is truly excellent, especially the pressure. The pressure here is the key to a good massage.”
She had to admit that Ling Mohan’s massage was indeed very good, with just the right amount of pressure.
“If my wife likes it, your husband is willing to serve you often.”
Ling Mohan’s voice carried a somewhat seductive tone, especially as his hands gradually moved down, placed on Feng Jin’s waist, and then slightly tightened, drawing the woman’s delicate body into his embrace.
The sudden intimacy stunned Feng Jin, and she was momentarily unable to react.
After a brief pause, Feng Jin’s brain began to work rapidly. Realizing they were still outside, she abruptly pushed Ling Mohan away.
Then, leaving the man in place, she quickly walked forward.
Damn Ling Mohan, forcing her to do these things in broad daylight. If he had no shame, he would drag her down with him.
Feng Jin returned with a blushing face and bumped right into Chu Qing.
“Young Madam, why is your face so red? Are you too hot? This servant will find you a thinner garment to change into.”
Chu Qing thought it was due to Feng Jin being too hot and immediately went to find a thinner garment for Feng Jin to change.
This sincere action made Feng Jin feel both amused and speechless.
“I’m not hot. You don’t need to busy yourself. Sit down, and I’ll have a chat with you.”
She pulled over a chair and gestured for Chu Qing to sit beside her.