My Dragon Baby and Billionaire Husband

Chapter 821: Returning to Pay Respects (2)

At this moment, Ye Shiting came downstairs from the study and saw Mo Yinhe and Si Mingjing, and said, "Yinhe and Mingjing are here."

Mo Yinhe put down the child and went over to greet Ye Shiting: "Uncle, how have you been lately?"

Mo Yinhe had heard from his father that his uncle’s health hadn’t been great recently, so when Mingjing suggested passing by A Country to visit the grave, the first thing that came to Mo Yinhe’s mind was to have Mingjing check on uncle’s illness.

Ye Shiting sat down on the sofa in the living room, his authoritative face looking slightly sickly, lacking in energy.

Yan Zhenxi said to Si Mingjing, "Dad has had symptoms of pain in both knees recently. When he went to the hospital, the doctors said it’s osteoarthritis. They’ve used indomethacin and glucosamine sulfate; his condition stabilized, but once he stopped medication, the pain came back. I feel Western medicine is only treating the symptoms not the root cause, so I’ve been wanting to call you over to take a look. Perhaps you can finally cure it."

Si Mingjing put down the teacup in her hand and said, "Uncle, would you like me to feel your pulse?"

"Sure."

Ye Shiting extended his left hand, and Si Mingjing took his pulse.

It was indeed osteoarthritis, known in traditional Chinese medicine as ’bi syndrome.’

After taking his pulse, Si Mingjing added, "Uncle, let me check your tongue."

Ye Shiting opened his mouth, and Si Mingjing observed that the tongue was pale with a thin white coating, and the pulse was wiry and tense.

Finally, Si Mingjing said, "Uncle, these symptoms are due to wind-cold-damp type bi syndrome. I’ll prescribe a self-made decoction to dispel wind, dispel cold, and remove dampness. Take it twice a day for a month, and you’ll be able to completely dispel wind and cold, remove dampness, and unblock the channels."

The family trusted Si Mingjing’s medical skills.

She took pen and paper and wrote the prescription: Radix Angelicae Pubescentis 15g, Asarum 3g, Processed Aconite Root 10g, Cinnamon Twigs 10g, Cibotium Barometz 15g, Gentian Root 15g, Achyranthes Bidentata 15g, Northern Adenophora 10g, Angelica Sinensis 10g, Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae 15g, Roasted Licorice 5g.

After writing it, Si Mingjing handed the prescription to the butler, asking him to get the medicine.

Ye Shiting was lacking in energy, and Mo Yinhe didn’t dare to keep troubling his uncle with excessive chatting. After a short while, Ye Shiting went upstairs to rest, leaving Ye Qinghan and Mo Yinhe to chat endlessly in the living room.

Yan Zhenxi was also curious about how Ye Siyuan was doing on Mu Continent. Si Mingjing then talked about her mother-in-law’s illness and how she had scored a big win by winning the favor of Ye Siyuan’s in-laws.

Yan Zhenxi chuckled quietly, "Mingjing, you’re really something."

"Don’t tell Siyuan about this."

Yan Zhenxi said, "I know, you’re genuinely looking out for her. Not only did you treat my father’s illness, but you also helped her leave a good impression in her in-laws’ minds by saving her mother-in-law. She’s really lucky to have a sister-in-law like you. When she marries into Mu Continent, with you by her side, I won’t worry about her being bullied far away from home."

"Siyuan has been a big help to me by bringing Xiaobai along, it’s a big effort."

Si Mingjing remembered the favor, and the bond between them as sisters-in-law was deep.

Yan Zhenxi asked again, "By the way, Siyuan doesn’t have issues with infertility. When do you plan to clarify that?"

Si Mingjing replied, "After discussing it with Yinhe, we decided to clarify it after Siyuan and my brother’s wedding to avoid any mishaps before the wedding. At that time, we’ll say that she unexpectedly cured her infertility disease by saving her mother-in-law. Speaking of which, time is flying by; there’s just over a month left. Siyuan is now engrossed in her wedding gown preparations every day."

Yan Zhenxi felt especially happy for Siyuan.

After her marriage, she found it enjoyable, not as terrifying as the rumors online, probably because she had a great match; her parents-in-law adored her, and there were many staff at home to assist, leaving little to no trouble. She hoped Siyuan would also find her own happy ending.

Later, when the child needed to sleep, Yan Zhenxi took the child upstairs.

Si Mingjing called Mo Yinhe to return; otherwise, Mo Yinhe and Ye Qinghan would chat the whole night away.

Si Mingjing and Mo Yinhe strolled through the manor. Sprouts of verdant green leaves were budding along the solemn pathways, signifying the arrival of spring. Si Mingjing stopped in front of the small building where she once lived.

She smiled and said, "I’ll sleep here tonight."

Mo Yinhe disagreed, holding her wrist, "Don’t be silly, come sleep in the main building with me."

Mo Yinhe thought the small building was unworthy of Si Mingjing.

He wanted to slap himself for having arranged for her to stay in the small building back then; it really was unfair to her at the time.

Mo Yinhe resolutely pulled her back to the main building, asking her if she was hungry and if she wanted a late-night snack.

"Then cook some noodles; I’ll go take a hot bath."

Mo Yinhe complied with her wishes.

He made noodles in the kitchen and called her down to eat when they were ready.

The TV in the living room played a drama set as background music.

"How does it taste?"

"Delicious."

Mo Yinhe didn’t cook too much, just a few bites worth, concerned that eating too much at night might make her feel bloated. Si Mingjing ate half-fulfilled her stomach and naturally savored the taste, telling him, "Tomorrow morning, I want your noodles again."

Mo Yinhe grinned, lifting her up in a princess carry, whisking her upstairs for their own time together.

The next day, Si Mingjing, carrying bags of supplements, visited the Su Family to see Old Master Su.

The Su family’s eldest and second sons both got married this past year. Among them, the eldest son’s wife was four months pregnant, and the Su family eagerly anticipated the newborn’s arrival.

Si Mingjing went to visit Old Master Su, who was so happy he could hardly contain himself. He also scolded Su Cheng, saying that if he had listened back then, they could have already been raising kids with Mingjing now.

Si Mingjing sat nearby, smiling to herself, thinking it was a good thing Mo Yinhe wasn’t there, or else he’d be hopping mad.

Su Cheng dodged Old Master Su’s cane, running around the room, and finally landed beside Si Mingjing, sitting down with a thud, saying, "Grandpa, can you stop bringing up old matters? Our Si Sister is doing so well now. Why tie someone down to our little Su Family plot? Si Sister, don’t you agree?"

Si Mingjing’s lips curved slightly, rescuing Su Cheng, "Grandpa Su, I truly have a full plate now."

Grandpa Su naturally knew she was living happily; he just had the habit of wanting to teach his grandson a lesson!

Grandpa Su huffed and puffed, then, after venting his anger, sat down to check on them warmly.

"Mingjing, how long will you stay this time?"

"I’ll be leaving after Qingming."

Grandpa Su, knowing she was filial, said, "Your grandfather’s spirit in heaven will protect you on your journey. You must offer incense to your grandfather properly. Grandpa will accompany you then."

Si Mingjing smiled softly, "Okay, Grandpa Su."

Thus, a week later on Qingming Festival, Si Mingjing went with Grandpa Su to pay respects at her grandfather’s grave. Mo Yinhe also went. That day a light drizzle fell, and Mo Yinhe wore a black trench coat, holding an umbrella for her the whole way.

Su Cheng assisted Grandpa Su all the way.

When Zhang Meimei and Ban Chugang returned to Earth back then, they brought Si Mingjing’s mother, Si Yao’s remains back as well. Si Mingjing buried her mother’s remains beside her grandfather’s grave, so they could keep each other company.

Upon reaching the cemetery, Si Mingjing placed the two bouquets in front of her grandfather and mother’s graves, bowing devoutly.