Yin Canwen cried out anxiously, could the beauty he had just met be about to perish?
A flicker of doubt crossed Feng Jinlin's face at his worried expression, but he didn't dwell on it.
"Not at all, Ayyao has never contracted smallpox since birth. It's just that my parents are old now, my sister-in-law is pregnant, and my elder brother is the pillar of the family. As for me... if anything were to happen, I would have to go out and find medicine. So... so Ayyao can only stay there."
After saying this, Feng Jinlin felt a pang of pain. If he didn't have some connection with that person, he wouldn't be leaving Yunhe's courtyard right now!
Yin Canwen stepped forward without a second thought and grabbed Feng Er's hand, saying hurriedly.
"Brother Feng, let me go. I've had smallpox, so I won't be infected. Besides, I'm a man, and it will be more convenient to take care of your nephew. Let the third young lady come out. It's too dangerous. If she gets infected too, it will be a life-threatening matter!"
"You... Canwen, this matter is of great importance. If there's any carelessness, your future career will be ruined."
Feng Jinlin no longer called him Brother Yin, but addressed him by his given name. Saying these words, he knew he had not made the wrong friend.
But Yin Canwen was different from them. If they missed this imperial examination, they would still have opportunities in the future. At worst, they could rely on family connections to make a living in Dongdu City.
As for him, if he lost this opportunity, he didn't even know how he would get by in the future.
"It's a matter of life and death. If I stand by and only care about myself, what's the point of being the top scholar? Take me there. The longer we delay, the more dangerous it will be for the third young lady."
Yin Canwen's determination was even stronger than Feng Jinlin's. He didn't say much more in gratitude. Feng Jinlin replied loudly, "If Yunhe can get through this time, my entire Feng family will remember your kindness!"
"Let's go."
Yin Canwen urged Feng Jinlin to Yunhe's courtyard and unexpectedly ran into his father and elder brother, who were also heading inside.
The four of them looked at each other, their first reaction being, "Why are you here?"
It turned out that agreeing to leave earlier was just a strategy to ensure everything at home was arranged before he came alone.
Feng Hai reprimanded the two of them in a low voice, "You two brothers are risking your lives! Didn't I tell you not to come near? If you two get into trouble, will my Feng family be left without an heir?"
His words were forceful. Although he was a civil official, his presence was no less imposing than that of someone from the military.
Unfortunately, his two sons were as stubborn as each other and refused to listen.
Feng Jinxu spoke first, "Father is advanced in age, and Mother is not in good health. If you get into trouble because of this, the Feng family will collapse. Little Second, hurry and leave with Father. The one inside is my legitimate son, and the other is my own sister. Who is more qualified than me to be with them?"
His gaze fell on Feng Jinlin, his meaning clear.
"But Eldest Brother, Sister-in-law is newly pregnant. If you and Yunhe both... how can she live?"
Feng Jinlin looked at his elder brother with red eyes. In the past, he thought his elder brother didn't like Yunhe, which was why he was always strict and even somewhat unsympathetic. He never expected...
"Your sister-in-law, Yunli, and the one in her belly... if anything were to happen, this family will depend on you to hold it together. You must not let them be bullied, understand?"
"Eldest Brother..."
"My mind is made up. Hurry and take Father away, Young Master Yin, as well. This mess is the Feng family's fault. If there's an opportunity in the future, we will thank you for your kindness."
He didn't know why Yin Canwen was here, but it was a dangerous situation. It was his duty to venture into it, but Yin Canwen was not.
"Eldest Young Master, I had smallpox as a child. Let me go in and swap with the third young lady. How can a daughter take care of the young master?"
Yin Canwen said urgently, afraid Feng Jinxu would disagree.
Hearing his words, Feng Jinxu wavered a little.
It was true that he had never heard of someone who had smallpox being infected again. However, Yin Canwen only had a shallow acquaintance with their family. Why would he risk his life to make such a decision? He hesitated.
"Nonsense! I told you long ago that no one is allowed near this courtyard. Do the Feng family members have no ears? If that's the case, then I won't treat him anymore. I'll just open the door, and the whole family will die together."
A roar came from inside the house, from the divine physician Zhang. Even without seeing him, one could imagine his displeasure.
Upon hearing this, Yin Canwen immediately shouted, "Doctor, I had smallpox as a child, and I know how to take care of smallpox patients. Let me in to swap with the third young lady."
Inside the house, Divine Physician Zhang glanced at the stunned Feng Jinyao. As expected, this third young lady was quite popular. People were eager to risk their lives for her. It seemed that the young man's pursuit of a good marriage was still a long way off.
"Alright, you come in. But no one else is allowed to come near, otherwise, the young master will not be treated."
The threat made the Feng family father and sons dare not approach, for fear of angering Divine Physician Zhang and implicating Yunhe.
Feng Jinxu clenched his fists, his fingers turning white. The veins on Feng Hai's forehead bulged, showing his difficulty in restraining himself.
After a moment, Feng Hai stepped forward and said loudly to the house.
"Divine Physician Zhang, I only want to hear the truth. Can you guarantee the safety of my daughter and grandson?"
"Hmph, would I, an old man, ruin my own reputation? If there was no hope, why would I be here? To be buried with your Feng family? What a nice thought!"
Divine Physician Zhang shouted angrily to the outside.
After saying this, Feng Hai's suspended heart truly settled.
He no longer rushed to break in and let out a long sigh.
Smallpox was terrifying, but with him here, what difficult illnesses couldn't be cured? Otherwise, wouldn't the title of "divine physician" be a mockery?
Feng Jinyao looked at Divine Physician Zhang, who was acting like a jumping old man, and couldn't help but think of the woman she met on the street. Their temperaments were indeed worlds apart. However, having lived for decades, they must be a case of one thing conquering another.
Feng Yunhe slept soundly after taking his medicine, undisturbed by their shouting. Feng Jinyao covered him with a quilt, then walked to the door and said to the four people outside.
"Father, don't worry, your daughter is fine now. Yunhe is also sleeping much more peacefully after taking the divine physician's medicine. With him here, we will definitely be alright. There are still many trivial matters in Mother's courtyard waiting for you to handle, so you should leave quickly. Second Brother, you also take Eldest Brother and leave. If you don't listen to me this time, we won't be siblings anymore."
"Ayyao..."
Feng Jinlin was most afraid of his elder brother and sister. Hearing her say this, how could he dare to make a fuss? He stepped forward and delivered a palm strike to Feng Jinxu's neck, knocking him unconscious. He then carried him on his shoulder to leave, and before leaving, he glanced at his father.
Seeing his eldest son being carried away like a sack, Feng Hai glared at Feng Jinlin and said, "Do you dare to be reckless?"