The Doctor’s Three-Time Marriage - Chapter 264:
Chapter 264: 264. Concerning the headache of the beauty
Translator: 549690339
Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Gu Ling shook off Su Liang’s hand and said, “Miss Su, please behave yourself.”
Su Liang sighed, “Everyone knows that I am a doctor, and you all heard that Marquis Gu himself said he was feeling unwell. I was trying to diagnose him out of goodwill. What was he thinking?”
Duanmu Chen: …Although it seemed to be the case, who didn’t know that Su Liang took advantage of the opportunity to take advantage of Gu Ling’s beauty? Can she really justify herself like that?
The onlookers watched with amused smiles, enjoying the gossip.
Xing Yusheng spoke, “Marquis Chang Xin, let Su Liang take your pulse quickly. Don’t be afraid of seeking medical treatment!”
Nian Jincheng stood up and addressed them, “Aling, didn’t you say last night that you couldn’t sleep because of a headache? Miss Su is well-intentioned, and her medical skills are excellent. Let her take a look at you.”
Hearing Nian Jincheng’s confirmation, Duanmu Chen made Gu Ling sit back down and whispered, “If you find it inconvenient here, I can arrange for you to go elsewhere and have Su Liang diagnose you there.”
At this point, if Gu Ling refused, it would be considered “concealing his illness.” If he didn’t let Su Liang take his pulse right now, he would have to accept Duanmu Chen’s special care and be alone with Su Liang.
Actually, Gu Ling thought the latter was a pretty good deal, but according to the script of this play, he couldn’t choose it.
So after a moment of silence, Gu Ling looked at Su Liang’s smiling eyes and calmly placed his right arm on the table, “Then I’ll trouble Doctor Su.”
Addressing Su Liang as a doctor reminded others that she should concentrate on her work and not touch him inappropriately…
Interesting, very interesting… Xing Yusheng couldn’t help but laugh and said to Lin Xueqing, “They really are a perfect match! I just love seeing Gu Ling’s uncomfortable expression!”
Lin Xueqing, however, tugged at Xing Yusheng’s sleeve, signaling him to look
in another drection.
Xing Yusheng looked and saw Yang Yu sipping tea, with Nian Jincheng’s eyes practically glued to her face!
Xing Yusheng blurted out in surprise, ‘General Nian?”
As a result, Nian Jincheng had absolutely no reaction, clearly not hearing him!
People sitting nearby also noticed – Nian Jincheng was obviously smitten with the girl Su Liang brought along!
Xing Yusheng said, dispiritedly, “I intended to plant flowers but they didn’t bloom; unintentionally, I planted willows, and they grew into a shade.”
Lin Xueqing couldn’t help but smile, quietly saying, “As long as they become a couple, right?” Looking at the embarrassed expression on Yang Yu’s face, she clearly had feelings for Nian Jincheng too. The mystery of fate was truly incredible.
On the other side, Su Liang had already taken Gu Ling’s pulse; it didn’t take too long. She asked seriously, “Marquis Gu, did you have a bad rest today?” Since Nian Jincheng had spoken on his behalf earlier, Gu Ling just nodded.
“How long has this been going on?” Su Liang asked.
Gu Ling’s thin lips answered, “Three years, with occasional flare-ups.”
Duanmu Chen frowned, “For three years, has Marquis Gu never seen a doctor?”
Su Liang shook her head slightly, “It’s just an occasional occurrence, and each time, it doesn’t last very long. Marquis Gu didn’t think it was a big deal. Am I right?”
Gu Ling looked at Su Liang, nodding his head slightly.
“But recently, there have been severe signs affecting Gu Ling’s sleep. It must be treated promptly,” Su Liang said in all seriousness.
Duanmu Chen asked, “Can it be cured?”
Su Liang pondered for a moment, “Let me administer a few acupuncture treatments for Marquis Gu, and see how it goes. It shouldn’t be a big problem.”
Not only others, but even Duanmu Chen believed her and advised Gu Ling to cooperate with Su Liang’s treatment as soon as possible, not to be careless about his health.
Xing Yusheng initially thought that Gu Ling was making things up, and Su Liang was just seizing the opportunity to hold him. He didn’t expect the situation to develop to this point. The turning point was Nian Jincheng’s statement that “Gu Ling had a headache and couldn’t sleep at night.” All in all, it seemed quite genuine, just very coincidental.
Yang Yu felt a bit surprised as well, not knowing whether Gu Ling was truly having a headache, or he was acting as planned with Nian Jincheng.
After Duanmu Chen had persuaded them, Gu Ling nodded, but said, “I’ll look for other doctors to consult.”
Yang Yu: …Keep pretending, keep pretending, just keep pretending…
Duanmu Chen received Su Liang’s threatening gaze and lightly coughed, “Marquis Gu, do as you please.” He dared not help Su Liang pursue Gu Ling, for Duanmu Yi would be unhappy.
Then, Nian Jincheng stood up again, “In that case, I’ll have to trouble Imperial
Physician Su to treat Aling later. We’re always welcoming Imperial Physician
Su and Miss Yang to our mansion as guests.”
Duanmu Chen heard Nian Jincheng mention Yang Yu out of the blue and glanced over, noticing everyone’s expressions. It seemed like Nian Jincheng had taken a liking to Su Liang’s companion, Yang Yu.
In other words, Nian Jincheng was not only concerned about Gu Ling’s health, but he also seemed intent on matchmaking him with Su Liang. Plus, he was trying to pursue Su Liang’s sister?
Duanmu Chen: …Although Nian Jincheng was someone he wanted to win over, and Yang Yu was the head of the Yang Family, it would naturally be a good thing if she could marry Nian Jincheng. However, Nian Jincheng’s character had really changed a lot!
As for Nian Jincheng’s invitation, Su Liang gladly accepted.
As such, if Gu Ling were to decline again, it would seem very unmanly of him.
Therefore, he reluctantly kept quiet and tacitly agreed to it.
The beginning of the banquet was so colorful, while the rest of the formalities seemed rather dull.
Throughout the banquet, everyone kept their eyes on Su Liang and Gu Ling. Su Liang chatted with Gu Ling with a smile, never crossing any boundaries. Gu Ling rarely spoke, occasionally nodding in response.
Gu Ling, who looked like a heavenly beauty even dressed in a simple sackcloth, and Su Liang, who was stunningly dressed for today, sat together — one cold and aloof, the other bright and charming — it was such a feast for the eyes.
Even Duanmu Chen couldn’t help but sigh — if these two could get together, how beautiful their children would be!
Since there were people around, Su Liang only asked Gu Ling normal questions that a suitor would ask. For example, she asked him whether he had visited many places during his previous travels, what books he liked to read, what food he liked, his favorite colors, etc.
Only when asked “whether or not” type questions would Gu Ling nod or shake his head as answers. He remained silent for other questions.
As the banquet ended, Gu Ling got up to say goodbye to Duanmu Chen and prepared to leave.
Since Su Liang had forgotten her medical box today, she said to Gu Ling, “Marquis Chang Xin, you may go back first. I’ll return to my mansion to get my medical box and visit you for the treatment.”
Nian Jincheng walked over quickly, “How can we trouble Imperial Physician Su like this? We should be the ones to visit Su Mansion and request Imperial Physician Su to treat Aling.”
Su Liang chuckled, “That’s fine too. Marquis Gu and General Nian are always welcome to visit my mansion. I’ll prepare the best tea to entertain you both.” It was well-known that Su Liang sold tea.
As the guests began to leave, Yang Yu came over and took Su Liang’s arm.
Nian Jincheng’s gaze followed, and their eyes met — a tender moment of love indeed.
Seeing this, Su Liang paused and furrowed her brows slightly, “Thank you for your hospitality, Your Highness the crown prince. Now we’ll take our leave.” She then left with Yang Yu, without watching Gu Ling walk away for once.
Nian Jincheng’s gaze followed Yang Yu’s figure, and Gu Ling’s expression was indifferent, “What are you looking at?”
Nian Jincheng blurted out, “That Miss Yang…she should be unmarried, right?”
“So it’s you who wants to visit Su Mansion. You can go by yourself.” After saying that, Gu Ling walked out.
Nian Jincheng hurriedly followed, “Aling, I’ve already said it, if you don’t go, it will be very rude, and I won’t be able to visit either. Please consider it for my sake, will you?”
After the guests had left, Duanmu Chen sat alone in the lakeside pavilion, deep in thought about today’s events at the banquet, “It’s just…too much of a coincidence. ”
Chang’an brought over hot tea, “Master, General Nian has changed a lot after experiencing those previous calamities!”
Duanmu Chen nodded, “Indeed. Nian Jincheng has changed a lot. However, he has always been a smart person, just fooled by those people in Nian Family and not clear-headed. After a narrow escape from death, it’s normal for him to become more mature.”
“Marquis Gu is so determined to keep Miss Su away from him!” Chang’an laughed, “But who is Miss Su? She always gets what she wants!”
Duanmu Chen said with a smile that wasn’t a smile, “Watching from the sidelines today, I actually think Gu Ling doesn’t necessarily dislike Su Liang; he may just have never dealt with women since childhood, so he’s repelled by women getting close.”
Chang’an nodded, “Exactly, Marquis Chang Xin used to be a loner. Let alone women, he didn’t even deal with men. Only that General Nian, who he has known since childhood, but before the Gu Family’s incident, they rarely appeared together in public. I originally thought Gu Ling intended to become a monk, but just hadn’t taken his religious vows.”
Duanmu Chen’s eyes narrowed slightly, “Become a monk? If he intended to become a monk, he wouldn’t have returned to the capital this time. I think he’s just naturally introverted and it may be related to the former Gu Family.”
Chang’an was confused, “What else is there with Gu Family besides the rebellion?”
Duanmu Chen scoffed lightly, “I just heard about it. There’s no way to verify.
The previous Marquis Chang Xin, Gu Yuan, was not a simple scumbag.”
After Su Liang and Yang Yu left the crown prince’s mansion on horseback, they went straight back to Su Mansion.
They dismounted at the entrance, and Ren Dong came to the front, leading the horse to the stable.
Su Liang and Yang Yu walked side by side, saying nothing, and Yang Yu couldn’t help but laugh.
Su Liang snorted lightly, “Are you so happy about reuniting with your lover?”
Yang Yu glared at Su Liang, “It’s not because of that, it’s just that today’s events were so interesting.”
“It’s still the same thing.” Su Liang pointed out that Yang Yu and Nian Jincheng were completely in the state of being in love.
Yang Yu glanced back, seeing that Ren Dong hadn’t caught up, she pulled Su
Liang and asked, “Was today’s matter pre-arranged by the two of them? I mean Gu Ling’s headache.”
Su Liang nodded, “Don’t bother asking, of course it was pre-arranged.
Otherwise, how would your man be so clever and well-coordinated?”
Yang Yu held her forehead, “Achen isn’t that stupid, alright?”
“I’m not saying he’s stupid. But if it wasn’t pre-arranged, at that time, Nian would have been glued to you and wouldn’t have been able to pay attention to me and Gu Ling.”
Yang Yu’s expression paused, “That’s true.”
Although there was no prior arrangement, without asking, Su Liang knew that Nian Jincheng mentioning Gu Ling’s inability to sleep at night due to headaches must have been Gu Lings plan.
Su Liang simply went along with it. And Gu Ling’s purpose was naturally to have a proper chance to meet Su Liang openly, as it was always inconvenient to talk in the restaurant.
Headache” is an excellent excuse, not only does it not require symptoms under normal circumstances, but sometimes it doesn’t even need a clear cause. Even if another doctor couldn’t identify anything wrong, they couldn’t accuse Gu Ling of faking. In any case, Su Liang’s medical skills were universally recognized as the best, and others couldn’t see any issues, so they could only blame their own lack of skill.
Furthermore, the fact that acupuncture was needed for headaches was even more reasonable and logical. If medicine was needed, a prescription would suffice, whereas acupuncture required face-to-face interaction, and Su Liang was the most skilled in this technique, Gu Ling could only turn to her.
If Su Liang hadn’t brought her medical kit today, she would have simply gone to Marquis Chang Xin’s mansion and then let Gu Ling come to her “for treatment” the next day.
The reason was simple, there were spies around Gu Ling. Going to Marquis Chang Xin’s mansion would make him watched. But if he came to Su’s Mansion Yuanming Pavilion, even if spies sneaked in, they could only stay far away.
In any case, as long as Gu Ling showed reluctance to come, and was brought by Nian Jincheng, that was fine.
Duanmu Yi learned about the events at the crown prince’s banquet, furrowed his eyebrows, and ordered the Imperial Physician Gao to go to Gu Ling’s mansion for diagnosis, under the pretense of “since Marquis Chang Xin is
unwilling to let Physician Su treat him.”.
Upon receiving the order, the Imperial Physician Gao was ready to go to Marquis Chang Xin’s mansion.
Gao Jiabao frowned, “What if Su Liang made it up to get in touch with the beautiful Gu Ling?”
Hearing this, the Imperial Physician Gao glared at his grandson, “What nonsense? The headache issue was said by Marquis Gu and General Nian themselves. Doctor Su would never falsify such matters. If she said Marquis
Guts headache needed acupuncture, then it must be true!”
Gao Jiabao: …Understood, whatever Su Liang says is right, even if it’s not.
“So, I presume that Grandpa is helpless in dealing with Marquis Guts illness? Gao Jiabao smiled slightly.
Old Doctor Gao played with his beard and said calmly, “Although I am much older than Dr. Su, my medical skills are truly not as good as hers. She is a genius, a prodigy, a ghostly talent.”
Gao Jiabao: …Enough with the praise, she’ll have calluses on her ears from hearing it daily…
When Old Doctor Gao arrived at the Marquis Chang Xin Mansion, Nian Jincheng was dragging Gu Ling out to visit Su Mansion.
After learning that Duanmu Yi had arranged it, Gu Ling thanked him, and then had Old Doctor Gao take his pulse.
As a result, no matter how Old Doctor Gao examined him, Gu Ling’s body appeared very healthy and without any problems.
“How about it?” Nian Jincheng looked somewhat anxious. Not because he was worried about Gu Ling’s health, but because he was afraid that Old Doctor Gao would expose the ruse.
Old Doctor Gao sighed deeply, “Throughout the years, I’ve seen many cases of headaches, and there are quite a few with unknown causes. Although there is an anomaly in Marquis Gu’s pulse, I can’t quite pinpoint it. I need to consult with Dr. Su once more.”
Nian Jincheng nodded, “Thank you, Old Doctor Gao.”
“Marquis, it’s best to have Dr. Su treat you as soon as possible.” Old Doctor Gao looked serious. Su Liang liked this boy, so of course, he had to help bring them together. In terms of medical treatment, Su Liang was an expert among experts and wouldn’t be questioned by laymen.
So, after sending off Old Doctor Gao, Nian Jincheng and Gu Ling rode their horses to Su Mansion. Along the way, Nian Jincheng even stopped by the most famous pastry shop in town to buy some pastries as gifts, all of which were Yang Yu’s favorites…
Ren Dong opened the door and invited Nian Jincheng and Gu Ling in before closing it again.
Su Liang was reading a book by the window on the second floor of Yuanming Pavilion, while Yang Yu was downstairs making tea.
Ren Dong led Gu Ling and Nian Jincheng closer, “Master, Marquis Chang Xin and General Nian have arrived.”
Su Liang peeked out from the second-floor window, then set down her book and leaped down, her dress fluttering, landing right in front of Gu Ling.
Gu Ling knew Su Liang was putting on a show, but his heart couldn’t help but overflow with joy – he liked the feeling of Su Liang deliberately getting close…
“Marquis Gu, seeing me doesn’t make your headache worse, does it?” Su Liang joked.
Gu Ling replied indifferently, “Dr. Su is joking.”
Su Liang invited her “guests” in. She asked Yang Yu to accompany Nian Jincheng for tea on the first floor, while she took Gu Ling to the second-floor study to give him acupuncture.
Upon entering, she closed the window.
This room was originally Gu Ling’s, and there was even a small rabbit he had personally carved sitting on the windowsill.
With no one else around, Su Liang sat down casually and looked at Gu Ling, humming, “Gu beauty, your acting is quite good!”
Gu Ling nodded, “Likewise.”
“Shall I give you a few acupuncture needles? In case someone finds out.” Su Liang’s lip corner hooked slightly.
Gu Ling looked at her and said, “I’m hungry, I want to eat fish.”
Su Liang held her forehead, “Is this the real reason why you faked a headache? To come and have a meal!”
Gu Ling nodded, “I haven’t been eating well lately, and I’m getting thinner.”
Su Liang was speechless, “I really can’t tell. It’s not mealtime yet, I should be giving you acupuncture, not cooking fish.”
“I want to eat Fried Fish Nuggets.” Gu Ling casually lay down on a lounge chair, “You like me so much, and since I’m visiting your home, you should serve your best dishes to please me. Hurry up..”
