Have You Written Your Will Today?
Chapter 158: He Wants to be My Cousin!

Chapter 158: Chapter 158: He Wants to be My Cousin!

The next morning

Shen Hua was awakened by the heat of the beads around her wrist. Just as she was about to take them off, feeling unwell, they turned cool to the touch as her fingertips made contact.

Perplexed, she stared at them for a long time.

Ever since she got drunk last time and turned into Xue Tuan, the Vajra Bodhi Bracelet had become even redder than when Cui Yun gave it to her.

"Miss Shen."

Ningzhu came in with a copper basin filled with water at the perfect temperature for Shen Hua to freshen up.

"Doctor Ni is here."

Shen Hua frowned slightly, somewhat resistant: "Didn’t he just check on me the other day?"

"The servant does not know.

Shen Hua pondered.

Since Shen Hua wasn’t planning to go out today, she decided to forego the rouge. After washing up and dressing, she reluctantly left the room.

Ni Kang was already waiting.

He was also quite frustrated.

Every time he examined Shen Hua’s pulse, it was like the first time, causing him pain each time.

Over the years, the girl’s condition had proven to be the most challenging to diagnose—a challenge that made him excited to consult medical texts all night, but also made him doubt whether he was useless.

Shen Hua, listless, greeted: "You’re here, huh?"

Ni Kang seemed even more listless than she did: "Yeah."

Ni Kang took out a pulse pillow and observed Shen Hua’s complexion.

"Did Miss Shen sleep well last night?"

Without waiting for Shen Hua to respond, he said to himself: "I sure didn’t."

Cui Yun’s late-night visit had scared him half to death.

Shen Hua shot him a baffled glance: "What does your sleep have to do with me?"

Ni Kang held back his frustration.

It’s all your fault!!!

He carefully took her pulse.

"These past two days, has Miss Shen experienced any coughing of blood?"

"None."

"Chest tightness and shortness of breath?"

"Yes."

Ni Kang looked serious.

Then, he heard Shen Hua say: "Seeing you makes me feel quite suffocated."

Ni Kang: ...

Shen Hua negotiated in a good-natured manner: "Can you not check my blood this time?"

Even though it was just a prick on the fingertip and a few drops of blood, it still hurt.

"No can do."

Shen Hua fell silent.

"Keep taking the same medicine; there is no need to change the prescription this time."

"Miss Shen, drink less alcohol and avoid spicy food."

Ni Kang creased his brow and added: "Some words may be unpleasant to hear, but even though you are in a period of mourning, your health is important. Eating only vegetarian all the time is not good for you. If you could listen to me, you should really have some nourishing soups."

Of course, he wasn’t actually asking for Shen Hua’s permission, as he had already discussed this with Cui Yun yesterday, and Cui Yun had nodded in agreement.

After finishing his advice, he turned to Yicui: "Astragalus and goji berry pigeon soup nourishes qi and yin, strengthens the spleen, and promotes appetite. Angelica and red date duck soup nourishes the blood, while cordyceps duck soup nourishes the lungs and kidneys, moistens yin, and stops cough."

"You can add some wild ginseng too."

"There are also many other medicinal dishes; I will write them down later for you to prepare for your mistress."

"If you don’t know how to make them, have the mansion’s chefs do it."

If you include her previous life, Shen Hua indeed hadn’t eaten meat for a long time.

She was yearning for it but couldn’t bring herself to ask, feeling that to do so would be indulging in sensory pleasures rather than practicing filial piety.

Yicui: "Understood!"

"Furthermore, change from checking the pulse every three days to doing it daily. I’ll be back tomorrow."

He was speaking to Shen Hua.

As expected, Shen Hua’s eyes rounded like those of a startled cat.

"Has my condition worsened?"

Ni Kang: "When have you not been in a serious condition?"

"It’s all because of the Marquis, who knows what got into him. He knows a bit of medicine and yet insists that I come every day."

Shen Hua was taken aback. Images from yesterday flooded over her; there were those she didn’t wish to recall, and others...

Ni Kang repeated his instructions carefully, then left, sighing deeply, his silhouette tinged with desolation.

He had just left when Yingwu showed up with a bundle.

Yicui was somewhat surprised to see her.

"Why are you here?"

"The Marquis has ordered that from now on I stay in the East Courtyard to serve Miss Shen."

Yingwu stepped forward and offered her respects to Shen Hua.

"Marquis Mansion is already the safest place, so why send you over?"

"I do not know."

Yingwu: "I simply follow the Marquis’s orders."

Nanny Cheng frowned, then saw a blush pass over Shen Hua’s pale face. Her delicate hand pressed to her chest, her eyes and eyebrows curving with a smile.

Shen Hua’s demeanor had utterly changed from before.

She even joyfully shook her embroidered shoes. A cheerful tune, though out of tune, hummed from her throat.

Shen Hua: "I know."

When everyone in the courtyard looked over, she tried to suppress her upturned lips, but couldn’t conceal the delight and smugness in her tone.

"He wants to be my dear cousin!"

She even managed to suppress the urge to jump up with excitement.

Her crying and commotion yesterday was indeed embarrassing, but perhaps it touched Cui Yun with compassion. The outcome was so favorable that she could easily overlook the complications.

Shen Hua: "He’s even told me to think of Marquis Mansion as my own home!"

Everything finally made sense, and Nanny Cheng had an epiphany. She began to feel ashamed for mistakenly thinking last night that the Marquis had taken a liking to Miss Shen.

Yicui, moved, said: "The Marquis indeed takes good care of Miss Shen."

Not to mention a cousin, even a real brother couldn’t be more so.

Ningzhu followed along, nodding heavily: "Our Miss Shen is truly blessed with good fortune!"

Yingwu pointed towards the distance.

"No wonder, after all, none of the other cousins quite compare to Miss Shen. If I were the Marquis, I would do the same. Who wouldn’t want a sister?"

Shen Hua nodded demurely and sweetly.

However, soon someone rushed over.

Xue Shuyue had heard the rumors from her personal maid first thing in the morning.

It went like this:

— Marquis Yangling Mansion might soon have a joyous occasion. I saw it clearly yesterday, a perfect match of talents and looks, well-suited.

— Pah, wasn’t it said that her face was covered?

— A person like the Marquis, would he fancy someone with rouge and powder?

And it went like this:

— Today after the morning court, the Emperor personally summoned the Marquis. It seems he is also concerned about this matter.

— Marquis Mansion lacks heirs; the continuation of the lineage rests solely on the Marquis. Isn’t it right for him to be concerned?

Xue Shuyue was so angry that she actually smashed the most expensive vase in her room.

After smashing it, she felt instant regret and heartache.

"Miss Shen, things are looking bad! We are in trouble!"

As she spoke, she ran up to Shen Hua.

"I’m perfectly well, don’t jinx me."

Xue Shuyue anxiously said: "No, you listen to me!"

"The Marquis has a girl he likes, and he might marry her into the family soon. Who knows if she will be easy to get along with?"

Both she and Shen Hua were hoping to become concubines, naturally they should be adversaries. But if a Second Young Madam suddenly appeared out of the blue, they’d have to band together.

Shen Hua laughed upon hearing this.

"This is great news."

She had received her red envelope.

"You should be more careful!"

Xue Shuyue, annoyed by her complacency, said in frustration: "What kind of decent woman would let a man carry her at night without letting her feet touch the ground?"

"From what I see, she must be a pretentious fox. Will there be room for us once she’s here?"

Shen Hua’s smile froze.

Clearly, she realized that Xue Shuyue had misunderstood.

She caught the main point.

Shen Hua scoffed.

"You are not very pleasant, and your words are even less so!"

"I think that girl must be the most sensible, dignified, and virtuous of all."

"What’s it to you if she doesn’t walk? Does it hinder you?"

"If you can, have our cousin carry you too. If not, don’t be here sour-graping."

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