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Chapter 18 You guys practically delivered yourselves to our doorstep.

The doctor retorted with absolute certainty: "It's not that the prescription is ineffective, but that it cannot be cured at all. It can flare up at any time, and each flare-up could be fatal. Moreover, the medicine is very slow-acting and cannot provide emergency relief."

"To put it bluntly, it's just a matter of poor medical skills, making up so many excuses." Tong Zhao'er spoke without thinking.

The doctor was highly renowned and respected in the capital; how could he bear such ridicule?
He shouted angrily, "Go find whoever has the most effective pills to treat you! I refuse to believe that such a miraculous medicine truly exists!"

Tong Zhao'er was also spoiled and arrogant since childhood. She took out most of the pills that Liang Jiang had left over from last night and slapped them in front of the doctor.

"This is the medicine! There are always people more capable than you, and mountains beyond mountains, so don't be too absolute in your statements!"

The doctor was furious. He picked up the pill, sniffed it, and was stunned. He pinched off a tiny piece, about the size of a grain of rice, put it in his mouth and savored it. Then, with an incredulous look on his face, he exclaimed in surprise.

"Heart-saving pills! Where did this medicine come from?"

Tong Zhao'er said with a hint of disdain, "It's just an ordinary pill, what's the big deal?"

The doctor, however, regarded the pills in his hand as treasures: "You say these are ordinary pills? These are the heart-saving pills I just mentioned to you! A precious medicine for heart ailments personally prepared by the Duchess of Liangguo!"

When this medicine causes palpitations, simply place it under the tongue for immediate effect; it has the power to bring the patient back from the brink of death.

Since the Duchess's tragic death, this pill has become incredibly rare, worth a fortune. This child was truly blessed to have survived last night!

These words left Fang Chengxu and the others looking at each other in bewilderment.

"What you said is true?"

The doctor asked excitedly, "Where did you obtain this medicine? Could you please tell me the truth? I am willing to offer a thousand taels of silver for it."

Upon hearing that the medicine was so valuable, Old Mrs. Fang immediately snatched it away, exclaiming, "We're going to be rich! We're going to be rich! Chengxu, go and ask that woman for a few more pills, and we'll be rich!"

Tong Zhao'er curled her lip in disdain: "A thousand taels of silver has made you so smug! This is my child's life-saving medicine, and you want to exchange it for money?"

Grandma Fang couldn't contain her excitement: "I was just saying it. Of course, my eldest granddaughter will come first."

He immediately began to eagerly await Liang Jiang's return, and after seeing the doctor off and dismissing the servant, he went to report to her as soon as she returned to the mansion.

As soon as Liang Jiang got off the carriage, before she even entered the Fang family's gate, Old Madam Fang came to greet her.

His face was all smiles, even bordering on obsequious.

"Liang Jiang, you're back from your parents' home? How's your mother-in-law?"

With her rear end sticking out so enthusiastically and her tail wagging so happily, Liang Jiang immediately became wary.

"It's not good. Hearing about my current situation, I was so angry that I couldn't eat and felt extremely guilty and remorseful."

Grandma Fang's face stiffened: "Although you and Chengxu are divorced, it's because you were not meant to be. In your mother's eyes, I still regard you as my own daughter."

These words sounded incredibly ironic.

Liang Jiang walked straight inside: "Madam Fang must have something to ask of me. Just say it."

Anyway, I might not agree.

Grandma Fang followed Liang Jiang, scurrying along: "It's nothing serious, it's just that the child's situation last night scared me so much that I didn't sleep well all night, and today my chest is aching and uncomfortable."

So I gave the child the medicine you gave me yesterday, and to my surprise, it worked immediately; the fuss stopped right away.

Where did you get that medicine? I'd like to buy some too.

So that's what it was about. Even if I had it, I couldn't give it to you.

Liang Jiang was in a dilemma for a moment: "To be honest, I know that you are not in good health, Madam Fang. This medicine is something I spent a lot of money to get and have kept by my side for emergencies. It cannot be bought outside."

Grandma Fang said with a disappointed "Oh," and asked, "How much do you have left? Could you spare some for me?" Liang Jiang shrugged and replied, "No, I don't have any."

"Not a single one left?"

Liang Jiang nodded: "No."

Undeterred, Grandma Fang pressed on, "Do you know where I can buy it?"

"do not know."

Grandma Fang hung her head in disappointment and said dejectedly, "I know that because of Tong Zhao'er, you hold a grudge against me and refuse to tell me the truth. You wish I would run out of medicine and be buried as soon as possible."

As she spoke, she cried and wiped away tears, while secretly glancing at Liang Jiang's face out of the corner of her eye.

This is her old trick; Liang Jiang always fell for it.

Sure enough, Liang Jiang seemed to soften her heart: "I'll ask around later and see if I can buy it."

Upon hearing that there was a chance, Grandma Fang was overjoyed: "The more the better, I'll take as many as you have."

With such a boastful tone, how could Liang Jiang not be suspicious? Someone as stingy as her, who would even boil the dregs of medicine three times, must have something going on.

So he pretended to be hesitant and said, "This medicine isn't cheap; it's quite expensive."

"I'll take it even if it's expensive!" Grandma Fang said without hesitation. Then, fearing that Liang Jiang might be suspicious, she added, "After all, this is a life-saving medicine. It's worth spending any amount of money."

Liang Jiang readily agreed. After seeing Old Madam Fang off, she immediately instructed Yu Ma, "Yu Ma, go and find out what happened while we were away today. What did the doctor Fang Chengxu invited say?"

Aunt Yu agreed and took out a packet of mung bean cakes from the pastries she had brought back. After a short while, she found out the details and reported them to Liang Jiang in detail.

Liang Jiang lightly tapped the armrest of the chair with her finger and smiled, "They came to me of their own accord, so don't blame me if they go bankrupt."

Yixiang Garden.

As soon as Old Mrs. Fang entered the courtyard, she heard Tong Zhao'er and Fang Chengxu arguing.

"Didn't Liang Jiang go back to her parents' home? Why is she back again? Is she going to stay in the Fang family forever?"

Fang Chengxu said with difficulty, "She refuses to leave because she can't pay back the money. There's nothing I can do. Anyway, we have plenty of rooms in our mansion, so they're just sitting empty. Let her stay if she wants."

"Easy for you to say. I'm not a petty or stingy person. I'm just worried that she might have ulterior motives and harbor feelings for you that she shouldn't! You can guard against anything, but it's hard to guard against a thief in your own home!"

"Don't you trust me? If I had even a shred of affection for Liang Jiang, I wouldn't be so heartless. My feelings for A Zhao are as bright as the moon."

Tong Zhao'er scoffed, "For a man to pursue a woman is like climbing a mountain, but for a woman to pursue a man is like piercing a thin veil! Can you resist her seduction and tricks? If you can't bring yourself to do it, I'll go and confront her myself in a bit!"

Grandma Fang now regards Galangal as her god of wealth, so how could she bear to throw her out the door?
Pushing open the door, she earnestly advised, "If you don't care about Chengxu, you should at least think about the child. Even if Liangjiang has a thousand faults, she at least knows a little medicine and can save lives in critical moments."

Just turn a blind eye and pretend you don't see it. Once you've finished your confinement period, married Chengxu, and returned to the capital, Liangjiang will naturally know better and leave.

Upon hearing this, Tong Zhao'er thought it made some sense.

"We can let her stay, but Chengxu must not meet with her alone!"

Fang Chengxu readily agreed: "I'm busy with our wedding, where would I find the time or inclination to go see her?"

When the topic of the wedding came up, Grandma Fang stepped forward and affectionately took Tong Zhao'er's hand.

"Now that Chengxu has divorced that woman, when do you think General Tong and Madam Tong will come to discuss your wedding? Let's sit down together and have a good talk."

(End of this chapter)