Yun Xu grew more anxious upon hearing this. If her elder brother's illness were delayed, it would be troublesome.
She then took out the token and handed it over, "Please deliver this to Divine Doctor Zhang. He will understand when he sees it."
The shop assistant cast a suspicious glance at her. Though uncertain, he dared not make a decision on his own. He turned and walked towards the inner hall.
Soon, someone emerged from the inner hall, followed by an elder with somewhat graying hair, a prominent forehead, and a slight stoop. Black spots had appeared on his temples, indicating someone who had been exposed to the sun for a long time. However, his eyes were remarkably sharp, making Yun Xu a little timid.
"What does the little girl want with this old man?"
"Are you Divine Doctor Zhang?"
The elder nodded and took out the token, "From the Feng family?"
"Yes, please, Divine Doctor Zhang, make a trip to see my young master." Yun Xu's face was anxious, fearing that any delay might lead to trouble, so she spoke directly.
Seeing this, Divine Doctor Zhang had the shop assistant fetch his medicine box and said indifferently, "Let's go," before getting into the carriage with Yun Xu.
When Yun Xu brought him to Yunhe Courtyard, she happened to meet Madam Feng preparing to leave.
Wen Shi saw the person behind Yun Xu carrying a medicine box and looked at Feng Jin Yao with suspicion, "Third sister, who is this..."
"This is Divine Doctor Zhang from Guiyuan Hall. I was afraid Yunhe was seriously ill, so I took the liberty of inviting him to take a look. You won't blame me for being meddlesome, big sister-in-law, will you?"
"How could I? Even I, a woman of the inner chambers, have heard of Guiyuan Hall's reputation, let alone Divine Doctor Zhang, who has not shown himself for a long time. I couldn't ask for more." Wen Shi was both surprised and delighted and personally led Divine Doctor Zhang into the inner room.
Madam Feng, seated in the hall, grew even more perplexed. Divine Doctor Zhang was such a renowned physician that even nobles in the palace had sent invitations to request his presence, yet he had never appeared, as if he had vanished from Dongdu City. How could Yun Xu, a mere young girl, have managed to invite such a distinguished figure?
On the other hand, Yunhe's illness did not appear to be very dangerous. The household physician had already examined him and prescribed medicine. Originally, she wasn't too worried, but now, seeing Divine Doctor Zhang's arrival, she felt a surge of fear.
On the bed, Yunhe's complexion was still flushed. As soon as Divine Doctor Zhang entered the room, he sensed the lack of proper ventilation and immediately said with displeasure, "The room where the patient is kept should never be closed off. With your method of keeping everything shut, even a celestial being couldn't save him."
Before even examining the patient, he had already lost his temper.
However, who could argue with such a famous divine doctor? Wen Shi dared not retort and immediately ordered people to open the windows in the outer room. Soon, a faint chill flowed in. Yunhe, who had been feeling unbearably hot, now felt much more comfortable.
He looked at Divine Doctor Zhang with a hint of admiration.
"How long has your young master had a fever?" Divine Doctor Zhang asked while taking his pulse.
Wen Shi stepped forward and touched Yunhe's forehead. The fever had subsided somewhat. "He had a slight fever last night, and it was higher at dawn. After taking the medicine prescribed by the household physician, the fever gradually receded. Divine Doctor, is my son's condition alright?"
Divine Doctor Zhang stopped speaking after hearing this, closed his eyes, and continued to take his pulse with focused concentration. After a moment, he opened them, a hint of regret in his eyes, and asked in a low voice, "Child, have you felt any weakness or pain in your limbs?"
Yunhe frowned, thought for a moment, and then nodded. After Divine Doctor Zhang carefully examined his mouth, he said with a grave expression, "It's smallpox!"
Smallpox!
As soon as these words were uttered, screams erupted from everyone present. Zhu Jin quickly supported Wen Shi, who was about to collapse. Madam Feng, hearing this, nearly fainted. The room descended into chaos.
Feng Jin Yao tried to quell her worry. If everyone collapsed now, who would look after Yunhe?
After helping Madam Feng to sit down, she immediately stepped forward and asked, "Since the Divine Doctor knows it's smallpox, is there a way to save my nephew? Also, many people in the mansion have come into contact with Yunhe. Do we need to close the mansion and refuse visitors for a few days?"
Divine Doctor Zhang looked at Feng Jin Yao with surprise. She was dressed as a young lady of the boudoir, but her youthful face bore eyes that were both resolute and determined.
The women present were either too shocked or too grief-stricken to stand. Yet, she remained composed and even managed to think of others in the household in a timely manner. He felt a measure of admiration for her composure.
"This old man can naturally save him, but the price will be rather high."
Wen Shi had almost lost consciousness upon hearing the word "smallpox." Upon hearing this, she immediately stepped forward and cried, "Divine Doctor, as long as you can save my son, I am willing to give my life."
Her deep maternal love moved everyone present.
Madam Feng also recovered her senses and stepped forward quickly, saying firmly to Divine Doctor Zhang, "Just tell us, Divine Doctor. We will spare no expense from the Feng family!"
Although Feng Yunhe was young, he understood the severity of smallpox. Could it be that his youthful ambitions would remain unfulfilled, and he would perish here?
The more he thought about it, the more frightened he became, and tears like beans rolled down his cheeks. Feng Jin Yao, seeing this, felt her heart ache. She stepped forward and hugged him, whispering, "With Divine Doctor Zhang here, even the King of Hell wouldn't dare to take you. Don't worry, Yunhe."
"Mm," with a thick nasal tone, Feng Yunhe tried to suppress his sobs, not wanting to worry the adults. Seeing the child in such a state, Wen Shi and Madam Feng wept uncontrollably.
Outside the door, Feng Jin Xu and the others, who had been well until then, were returning from the study. The decision regarding their official posts had not yet been finalized. Little did they know, they heard a chorus of crying from within.
Feng Hai, worried about his wife, Feng Jin Xu, concerned about Wen Shi and the child, and Feng Jin Lin, fearing for A Yao's safety, three men rushed in. They saw maids and servants crying, trembling, or sitting on the ground, each fearing for themselves.
Feng Hai anxiously asked, "What happened?"
Madam Feng did not expect the three men to burst in. Her face changed greatly, and she pushed them out, "Quickly, go, go! Yunhe has smallpox, it's contagious!"
They were women of the inner chambers, and if they were unfortunate enough to contract it, it wouldn't matter much. However, they were the pillars of the Feng family. If they were also infected, wouldn't the Feng family face a great disaster!
"Smallpox!" Feng Jin Lin, with his youthful impetuosity, had only heard of this disease and never seen it. However, rumors said that those who contracted it were terrified. He couldn't help but swallow and immediately shouted, "Big sister-in-law, what about the Buddha Heart Fruit? Is it effective? If not, just tell me what you need, and I'll get it!"
Divine Doctor Zhang suddenly heard the words "Buddha Heart Fruit" and couldn't help but turn to look at Feng Jin Lin, his eyes filled with confusion.
It was as if he were scrutinizing how he came to possess such a miraculous medicine.
Upon hearing his words, Wen Shi seemed to have grasped a lifeline and immediately stepped forward to ask, "Divine Doctor, is that medicine useful? I still have two pills." Saying this, she quickly asked Zhu Jin to fetch them.
Zhu Jin hurried to the main house's courtyard and returned with a medicine bottle shortly after. Divine Doctor Zhang stared at the bottle for a long time, and suddenly understood. That brat, he certainly knew how to curry favor!