I was pampered like a treasure after being married off to the young marshal, but my father and broth

Quan Tuo turned around and looked at Shang Sheyu sitting inside through the car window.

The car was dimly lit, and Shang Sheyu's delicate face did not show any signs of fatigue, but rather a clear and calm demeanor.

She met Quan Tuo's questioning gaze and nodded slightly.

"Since you have so kindly invited me, Madam, I shall gladly accept your invitation."

Quan Tuo then turned around and replied.

Upon returning to the official residence, he was invited into a very private study on the second floor.

Zhou Limin had changed out of his tuxedo and into an elegant long gown. When the two entered, he personally stood up to greet them, his attitude even more solemn than when they were at the door.

"Please have a seat."

Zhou Limin gestured to the maid to serve tea, "This is my treasured Da Hong Pao tea. I usually can't bear to drink it, but I'm offering it to you today."

The group took their seats.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Bai Ruoshui couldn't contain herself and gave Zhou Limin a wink.

Zhou Limin put down his teacup, his expression turning serious.

He picked up the exquisite brocade box from the desk behind him; it was the same white jade Guanyin statue of Guanyin giving a child that Shang Sheyu had previously given him.

He moved the Guanyin statue aside and pulled out a neatly folded sheet of Xuan paper from under the base.

"Miss Shang San."

Zhou Limin looked at Shang Sheyu with gratitude in his voice: "This Guanyin statue is priceless, but what's underneath is more valuable to us than ten thousand pieces of gold."

That was a prescription.

Quan Tuo raised an eyebrow and turned to look at the woman beside him.

He only knew that she had prepared a gift, but he didn't know that she had secretly included something else in it.

Shang Sheyu remained calm, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and was not in a hurry to claim credit.

Bai Ruoshui's eyes were slightly red, and her voice trembled a little: "Sister Sheyu, to tell you the truth, my poor sister Ruoxi has been suffering from this strange illness for more than half a year."

"When it flares up, it feels like my whole body is in an ice cave, and the pain is excruciating. I've seen countless famous doctors and taken countless medications, but they all say it's a sign of physical weakness and that I can only rest and recover, but there's been no improvement."

"We just showed your prescription to the old Chinese medicine doctor in the manor. He was amazed and said that the prescription uses unusually risky ingredients, but it is exactly the right medicine for the symptoms. It is a wonderful way to expel cold toxins."

At this point, Bai Ruoshui and Zhou Limin exchanged a glance, their eyes both fixed on Shang Sheyu.

"only..."

Bai Ruoshui hesitated for a moment before asking the question that had been bothering her: "We've kept Ruoxi's illness a complete secret from her so as not to affect her marriage and reputation. Apart from a few close family members, no outsiders have any idea about it. How did Sister Sheyu find out?"

This prescription is so accurate, it's alarming.

If they hadn't found out the reason, they wouldn't have dared to give Bai Ruoxi this medicine so easily.

Quan Tuo also turned his head, a playful glint in his deep black eyes.

They even know all the private matters of the mayor's family?

Shang Sheyu put down his teacup, his fingertips gently stroking the rim.

In her past life, Bai Ruoxi died in this winter.

At that time, Bai Ruoshui almost went blind from crying because of her sister's illness, and Zhou Limin also lost interest in government affairs because of this.

Later, Bai Ruoxi passed away, which became an eternal pain in the hearts of the mayor and his wife.

It wasn't until three years later, when Shang Sheyu met the couple by chance, that she learned about Bai Ruoxi's illness. She sighed with regret, thinking that if they had met a few years earlier, the disease would not have been incurable.

Now that she's been given a second chance at life, she naturally won't stand idly by.

"Madam, you are overthinking it."

Shang Sheyu raised her head, her eyes clear and open: "What secrets can stay hidden forever? Although I live a secluded life, I often go to various pharmacies to get medicine."

"A few days ago, I overheard some old doctors chatting. They mentioned that someone was searching for some rare warming medicinal herbs. When I heard about the medicinal ingredients, I guessed that someone was probably suffering from cold poisoning."

She paused, then fabricated a story, half-truthfully, "When I came to the banquet today, I saw that although Madam had a smile on her face, there was a worry hidden in her eyes. Moreover, the faint scent of medicine wafted from the backyard of the official residence. So I boldly guessed that the patient was in the mansion."

That's why I dared to leave that prescription behind, hoping it might be of some help.

Quan Tuo leaned back in his chair, raising an eyebrow as he looked at her.

"She Yu usually loves to study these difficult and complicated diseases. She is also kind-hearted and can't bear to see people suffer. Since she prescribed a remedy, she must be quite confident in her ability to cure it."

Upon hearing this, Shang Sheyu couldn't help but steal a glance at him.

After hearing this explanation, Zhou Limin and Bai Ruoshui's doubts were largely dispelled.

"In any case, we will remember this kindness."

Zhou Limin stood up and looked at Shang Sheyu solemnly: "Miss Shang, if your prescription can really cure Ruoxi, it will save our whole family's lives. I, Zhou, am putting this out there, consider it a favor I owe you."

"In the future, no matter what difficulties you encounter in the Northern Territory, as long as it does not violate your principles, feel free to ask me for help, and I, Zhou Limin, will never refuse."

This promise carries immense weight.

This was tantamount to giving Shang Sheyu a talisman for protection in the northern border region.

You should know that at the banquet just now, Shang Li and Shang Pengyue were jumping around like two clowns, even at the cost of making a fool of themselves in public, just to say a word to Zhou Limin and get to know him.

But now, Zhou Limin has voluntarily handed over such a huge favor to Shang Sheyu.

Bai Ruoshui looked at her expectantly, waiting for her to make her request.

Shang Sheyu laughed.

She stood up, gave a slight curtsy, her expression calm and serene.

"Mayor, you flatter me."

"Doctors are benevolent and compassionate; healing the sick and saving lives is a doctor's sacred duty."

"Now that I have diagnosed the illness, there is no reason for me to stand idly by."

"This prescription is merely a token of my appreciation to Miss Bai, not a bargaining chip. If the mayor and his wife treat it as a transaction, then I would be doing them a disservice."

You refused?

Zhou Limin and Bai Ruoshui were both stunned.

They held high positions and were used to seeing people who were desperate to get something out of them, especially businessmen. Shang Mingguo was only interested in profit, and his children were even more so.

But this woman in front of him casually brushed aside the mayor's promise.

"this..."

Zhou Limin was somewhat at a loss and turned to look at Quan Tuo.

Quan Tuo looked at the petite woman beside him with her back straight, and the admiration in his eyes grew stronger.

If we accept this "favor" now, it will be a business deal, the money and goods will be exchanged, and the two families will then have a normal relationship.

But she refused, and even tried to elevate the matter to the level of "a doctor's benevolence."

This transformed the gratitude in Zhou Limin and his wife's hearts into respect. They could never repay this debt of gratitude, nor could they ever forget it.

"Brother Zhou."

Quan Tuo stood up, straightened his cuffs, and said calmly, "My wife is shy and genuinely wants to help. If you continue to be so polite, she might not dare to come to our door again."

"This is her original aspiration as a doctor, so please accept this token of her appreciation."

A slight stirring ran through my heart.

She didn't expect Quan Tuo to understand her so well, and he even specifically pointed out the word "original intention," which directly elevated her image by a lot.

After hearing Quan Tuo's words, Zhou Limin could no longer insist and could only sigh, "Well done, Brother Quan, you've married a good wife. Her magnanimity is truly admirable."