"Young Master, shall I fetch a physician for you?"
Kong Xingzhuo looked at Xiao Jinheng's flushed face, his heart filled with anxiety.
He didn't know what was wrong with the young master. Ever since returning to the estate, he had been listless and unwell.
He was sleepy and thirsty, appearing weak and listless.
It was as if he had contracted a serious illness.
This had kept Kong Xingzhuo and Granny Jin awake at night with worry.
The Old Marquis had just achieved victory, and the young master had fallen ill.
If this continued, they would have to return to the capital earlier...
Xiao Jinheng scratched his face, "There's no need to call a physician. Has the little village girl been here recently?"
Kong Xingzhuo's expression was somewhat helpless.
Young Master, you're so ill you can barely stay conscious, and you're still asking about Little Sweet Treasure?
Granny Jin murmured, "She came once before. This old servant was afraid of disturbing you, so I sent her... sent her away..."
"Insolent!" Xiao Jinheng's expression darkened, his sharp gaze sweeping directly at Granny Jin.
"What right do you have to send her away?"
If anyone was to send her away, it should have been him.
Granny Jin's body trembled, and with a thud, she knelt on the ground, "This old servant... this old servant knows her mistake!"
She hadn't intended to drive Little Sweet Treasure away.
It was just that the master was gravely ill in bed, and it wouldn't be good if she infected Little Sweet Treasure.
Moreover, they didn't even know what illness the young master had contracted.
Xiao Jinheng didn't dwell on the matter. Instead, he looked at Kong Xingzhuo, "What has happened in the county town and in Dashui Village these past couple of days?"
He had to remain vigilant.
Kong Xingzhuo cupped his hands in salute, "Reporting to Master, Prefect Qin of Shuo'an City has arrived, and the case of human trafficking has also been solved."
"As for the matter of agarwood, this subordinate is still investigating..."
Xiao Jinheng let out a 'hmm' and continued to scratch his face.
Then he scratched his neck.
Granny Jin's eyes widened. She leaned closer and exclaimed, "Oh dear, Young Master, you have chickenpox."
After speaking, she felt Xiao Jinheng's forehead, "You already have a high fever. What are we going to do!"
No wonder the young master had been so listless since returning.
It turned out he had broken out in spots.
Seeing this, Kong Xingzhuo immediately walked out without a word, "This subordinate will go and fetch a physician now!"
In the past, the young master had a dedicated imperial physician.
However, although Doctor Jiang's medical skills were excellent, he could not cure the young master's asthma...
Later, it was Little Sweet Treasure's 'ci ci ji' that cured Xiao Jinheng's illness.
Although it couldn't be cured permanently, it was still better than drinking herbal medicine.
"Stop!" Xiao Jinheng called out, narrowing his eyes, "Go to the house next door and call the little village girl!"
That little girl always managed to come up with strange and wonderful things.
She was also good at treating illnesses and saving lives.
Therefore, Xiao Jinheng now only believed that she could cure him.
As for those old doctors with white beards, they could just rest.
Kong Xingzhuo hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Alright, this subordinate will go and invite Little Sweet Treasure over now!"
Yun Family Courtyard.
Little Xi Tian had just finished watering the vegetable garden with her little sisters when the sky began to cloud over.
Gusts of strong wind swept in, causing Little Xi Tian to cover her eyes.
"Oh dear, why is there such strong wind!" Chen Xiaoran held onto Little Xi Tian, "Let's go inside!"
It had rained right after they watered the plants. All their afternoon's work would be in vain...
Little Xi Tian glanced at the large estate next door.
She hadn't seen the brat for two or three days.
She planned to go and check on him.
"You all go inside first!"
Little Xi Tian, carrying her small satchel, walked towards the neighboring estate with her short legs.
As soon as she stepped out of the main gate, she ran into Kong Xingzhuo.
"Brother Kong!"
"Oh dear, Little Sweet Treasure, please go and take a look at my young master quickly. He, he has chickenpox!"
Little Xi Tian's heart skipped a beat, and she hurried towards the next estate.
However, due to her short legs and the strong wind.
She had only taken two steps forward before being blown back by the wind.
Kong Xingzhuo couldn't help but chuckle. He scooped her up and rushed into the neighboring estate in a few swift strides.
"Little village girl, why are you only coming now? Are you trying to kill this young master?"
Xiao Jinheng looked displeased.
Seeing his attitude, Little Xi Tian let out a 'hmph', "Since you don't welcome me, then I'll leave!"
Saying this, she turned around and pretended to walk towards the door.
Xiao Jinheng frowned and pointed to his face, "Little village girl, don't you see that this young master is very ill?"
This ungrateful little brat.
If it weren't for saving her, how could he have gotten chickenpox?
In the vegetable cellar, other children had contracted chickenpox.
This disease was contagious.
He didn't know if Little Sweet Treasure's constitution was too good, or if she was incredibly lucky.
In any case, she returned home safe and sound, while Xiao Jinheng fell ill.
Little Xi Tian chuckled, "What if I get infected too?"
Xiao Jinheng: "..."
You've already come, aren't you afraid of getting infected?
"If you get infected too, then this young master will take full responsibility!" Xiao Jinheng said with a serious expression.
Little Xi Tian smiled and nodded.
That was more like it.
She walked up to Xiao Jinheng and observed him carefully for a moment, "Does your body itch too?"
"Yes!"
"Take off your clothes and let me see!"
"What?"
Xiao Jinheng tightened his robe and retreated to the corner of the bed.
Little Xi Tian: "..."
Brat, I am a doctor now.
Between us, it's a patient-doctor relationship.
"If you don't take off your clothes, how can I examine you?" Little Xi Tian said helplessly.
Xiao Jinheng looked at her vigilantly, "This young master has never heard of having to take off clothes to see a doctor!"
Granny Jin was very anxious and advised, "Oh dear, Little Sweet Treasure, since Sweet Baby is here, you should take off your clothes!"
Little Xi Tian pouted and quietly looked at Xiao Jinheng.
She wanted to determine if the brat was in the early or middle stage of chickenpox.
This way, she could prescribe the right medicine.
Xiao Jinheng struggled internally for a moment before reluctantly taking off his inner garment, revealing his slender chest.
He didn't have chickenpox on his body, so his condition wasn't severe.
"Here, you need to drink mung bean soup, and also drink plenty of warm boiled water. Don't scratch the chickenpox, or it will get infected!"
Little Xi Tian, like an experienced old doctor, meticulously instructed, "You also can't eat anything spicy or stimulating, as it will cause inflammation!"
She took out a tube of ointment from her small satchel and handed it to Granny Jin, "Granny Jin, please apply this to him twice a day!"
"You can also ask the doctor at the clinic to prescribe a herbal medicine for clearing heat and detoxifying. After drinking it for two days, you'll be fine!"
Granny Jin put away the ointment and looked at Little Xi Tian with gratitude, not knowing what to say.
This little girl always brought surprises...
Not only was she cute and adorable, but she also understood medicine.
Who did she learn from?
There wasn't a single doctor in the entire Yun family. Was Little Xi Tian self-taught?
Xiao Jinheng had noticed that the little village girl was acting strangely much earlier.
Therefore, he wasn't overly surprised.
"Little village girl, I heard you guys ate roasted toads?" Xiao Jinheng asked, putting on his clothes.
Little Xi Tian blinked, "What's wrong?"
Xiao Jinheng smiled faintly.
He had never eaten roasted toad in his life...