[He Tu] [Enticing the Red Chamber] [Episode 13, Chapter 4]

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Chapter Four: The Three Children's Illness

Based on his experience watching television, Baoyu ordered his servants to carry the three young patients into the backyard of Daoxiang Village and

isolate them. Only he was allowed to come and go freely; even the patients' mothers were not allowed to leave the courtyard.

Several maids and servants remained in the front yard, but their fear was still difficult to conceal. As for You Shi and her daughter,

because You Erjie hadn't told them the whole truth, they were equally uneasy. However, they could

n't leave even if they wanted to; not only did Baoyu disagree, but Jia Zhen had also closed the passage between the two mansions.

A gloomy atmosphere hung over the entire Jia family, even attracting the attention of the imperial court. Several imperial physicians entered the Jia family, and everyone

anxiously awaited good news, but unfortunately, the doctors' pained expressions showed no sign of easing.

"What? The smallpox has reappeared! What kind of imperial physicians are you?" Facing

the trembling figures of these so-called famous doctors and hearing the painful groans of Jia Lan and the other two in the inner room, Baoyu felt an urge to kill.

"Reporting to Second Master, we have done our best to treat the three young masters and ladies." The oldest imperial physician,

though of high status, still looked apprehensive before the four great families.

Faced with Baoyu's rebuke, the well-paid old doctor had no choice but to say, "In my many years of practice, I have

rarely seen such severe smallpox. Yesterday's medicine seemed to have some effect, but today it has worsened.

I don't know if it's because the three young masters and ladies are too weak."

Damn it, isn't that obvious? Baoyu struggled to suppress his curses, thinking: Who has ever seen

a child so robust, especially the darlings of a noble family?

"Baoyu, the Old Madam sent me to inquire about Qiaojie and the others' condition." Just as the doctor left,

a worried-looking Yuanyang appeared at the courtyard gate.

Yuanyang was about to step inside, but Baoyu waved his sleeve, blocking her at the door.

"Sigh, still the same!" Baoyu rarely frowned, letting out a frustrated sigh. He then asked softly,

"Is Grandmother feeling any better?"

"Grandmother is just overly worried; she's fine." Seeing that no one else was around, Yuanyang

asked with concern, without any hesitation, "You must also be careful. The sisters are all extremely worried. Saving lives is important, but you must

think of us too."

A warm feeling flowed through Baoyu's heart, easing his brow. He said, "Don't worry, have you forgotten that I have a divine stone

protecting me, making me immune to all diseases?"

"Second Master, Second Master... It's terrible! Qiaojie has fainted again!" Liu Wu'er's voice arrived before her figure appeared,

rushing anxiously to report to Baoyu.

"Ah!"

At Yuanyang's cry of alarm, Baoyu's body swayed, transforming into a gust of wind that swept away,

brushing past Liu Wu'er who had just rushed over.

In the stifling room, Wang Xifeng held Qiao Jie's hand tightly, preventing her from scratching or grabbing, lest

she leave scars.

Exhausted and drenched in sweat, Wang Xifeng was a far cry from her usual radiant self.

"How is Qiao Jie?"

The curtain was lifted, and Bao Yu's tall figure offered Wang Xifeng her only hope; her restless heart

found solace in that instant.

"Your Excellency, Qiao Jie's illness has worsened. I am powerless to help you." The old imperial physician, his face bandaged, bowed his head in

shame as he replied, then solemnly warned, "Qiao Jie's smallpox has reached its most contagious stage. From

now on, no one, adults or children, can approach her unless they have had smallpox. Your Excellency, Your Excellency, you should

leave!"

"No! I must stay with Qiao Jie, no matter what, I must stay with my daughter!" A mother's heart is connected to her daughter's.

Although was not immune, how could the threat of death outweigh a mother's love?

"Alright, alright... Sister, don't worry, we won't go out."

Baoyu interrupted the old imperial physician's persuasion, after all, Wang Xifeng was no longer of mortal flesh after their love affair. What truly

worried him was Li Zhi next door.

His thoughts shifted, and Baoyu asked in a deep voice, "How are the other two children?"

"A little better than Qiao's, but not by much." The old imperial physician dutifully replied honestly,

"Second Master, you should still persuade the three ladies to leave the ward. The three young ladies and gentlemen are in very serious condition, and I

cannot guarantee that those who have had smallpox will not be infected. Second Master, please forgive my incompetence, I must take my leave."

The imperial physician was actually afraid and wanted to run away? Excessive fear transformed into rage, rising in Wang Xifeng's eyes.

She said, "No! If you dare leave, I'll have your signboard smashed! You're a doctor, how can you be so cowardly as to refuse to treat

someone in distress?"

"Good sister, don't be angry."

Baoyu quickly supported Wang Xifeng's trembling body, then waved his hand, dismissing the mortified old imperial physician .

Baoyu embraced the grief-stricken and anxious Wang Xifeng, saying firmly, "Good sister, I promised

you I could cure Qiaojie, I promise!"

"You promised?" Wang Xifeng's heart was in turmoil, and she instinctively asked blankly.

"Yes! I promise!"

Baoyu's large hand gripped her tightly as he finished speaking, causing a slight pain, but it also made her turbulent

heart feel Baoyu's strength.

"You'll treat her?"

Having lost faith in doctors, Wang Xifeng had lost all her former fierceness. Like any mother on the verge of

despair clung tightly to Baoyu, her only hope, blindly convincing herself of his

baseless words.

"Yes, I'll heal her! I'll heal her myself!"

At this moment, Baoyu was driven to desperation, revealing his magical jade.

Five-colored rays of light poured down from the sky, enveloping the entire room.

Qiaojie's painful groans gradually subsided. Wang Xifeng stood anxiously by the bed, gazing

expectantly at the suspended stone. Baoyu, however, suddenly turned into a clay or wooden sculpture, a soulless shell, motionless

for a long time .

The rays of light grew brighter and more intense. To heal Qiaojie, Baoyu was willing to expend his vital energy, activating

his primordial fire.

"Alas…"

A long sigh drifted through the illusory realm. The Fairy Disenchantment waved her sleeve, and Baoyu's spirit

flashed , instantly appearing before her.

"Baoyu, you still bear the heavy responsibility of saving the Three Realms. How can you harm your own spirit for such a trivial matter?"

Fairy Disenchantment spoke earnestly, but Baoyu remained stubborn.

"Fairy, I can't even save the people around me, how can I save the Three Realms? If my loved ones are gone,

what's the point of saving the Three Realms?"

"Enough, enough, the will of Heaven is unpredictable. Since Heaven has chosen you, I cannot change it."

Although Fairy Disenchantment's tone was helpless, a glint of cunning flashed in her eyes. As an

incarnation of Guanyin, she naturally possessed a touch of worldly wisdom. She changed her mind and said, "Since you've made up your mind, I won't stop

you. However, although the Five-Colored Divine Stone can mend the heavens, it's not omnipotent. You can't save them this way."

"Fairy, do you have a better idea?"

Baoyu's cunning was genuine. Hearing Fairy Disenchantment's calm tone, he was not sad but happy. His eyes

shone brightly, as if they were tangible, enveloping Fairy Disenchantment's dignified and beautiful face.

"I will impart to you a technique. Although it cannot cure their illnesses, it can save their lives. You can then treat them

slowly ."

She paused slightly, a hint of reminiscence flashing in Fairy Disenchantment's eyes. She murmured to herself,

"It's a pity the Jade Bottle is gone, otherwise… alas!"

Willow Leaf Dew and the Jade Bottle had been together for countless millennia. Although Willow Leaf had transformed into an immortal, she still

cherished .

Upon hearing this, Baoyu's eyes lit up, and he excitedly asked, "Fairy, you mean that with the Jade Bottle,

smallpox can be easily cured, right? Where is the Jade Bottle? I'll go get it right away!"

"With the Jade Bottle, all plagues in the world can be eradicated." Fairy Disenchantment's words carried an air of confidence,

but she then glared at Baoyu, a hint of reproach in her voice. "If you had diligently cultivated, I could have broken through my cultivation long ago.

Now, I can't even sense where the Jade Bottle is."

Baoyu smiled mischievously, showing no remorse whatsoever. His spirit spun around, rapidly leaving

the illusory realm.

In reality, it seemed like Baoyu only blinked, yet the room full of rosy light suddenly vanished.

"Baoyu, how are you?"

"Good sister, I've found a way. I guarantee Qiaojie will be alright." Although it was only a temporary measure,

Baoyu spoke with absolute certainty.

"Hmm, that's great. I'll take a nap."

Having achieved his goal, Wang Xifeng finally felt a sense of relief. Her heart relaxed, and a strong sense of weariness immediately

overwhelmed her. She hadn't slept for a day and a night. Before she finished speaking, she was already lying in Baoyu's arms,

murmuring in her sleep.

Baoyu gently laid Wang Xifeng down, then strode to the garden and picked a large pile of willow leaves, refining them according to the incantation taught by the Fairy

Disenchantment .

Two hours later, the five-colored rosy light once again filled the void. This time, Baoyu's forehead was covered in sweat, and his face showed an unusual weariness.

Although Wang Xifeng was anxious about Qiao Jie's illness, she also felt sorry for Bao Yu and said first, "Bao Yu, you rest for the night.

Leave the rest to me. Liu Shi and Wu'er can help me."

"Alright, I'll rest next door for a while. Just call me if you need anything."

Bao Yu could feel his weakness. Under Wang Xifeng's affectionate yet shrewd gaze,

he forced himself to close his eyes and quickly fell asleep.

Wang Xifeng took a deep breath and, while wiping Qiao Jie's body with the mysterious willow leaf juice, she didn't forget to instruct Liu Wu'er to

tell Li Wan and Aunt Zhao about this, giving them a glimmer of hope.

The moon disappeared and the sun rose, and half a day had passed in the blink of an eye.

In Li Wan's bedroom, the strong smell of medicine had long since erased the usual elegant atmosphere. Li Wan exhausted all her strength

to keep from sobbing.

Facing Jia Lan, who was sometimes lucid and sometimes unconscious, Li Wan sat by his bedside all night, her hand tightly

clasped . She wasn't afraid of catching the incurable disease herself; after all, she had already lost her husband, how could she lose

her son too? Otherwise, what reason would she have to live?

"Sister Wan, is Lan'er feeling any better?"

The beaded curtain was gently lifted, and a tall figure and bright sunlight entered Li Wan's rosy eyes.

Bao Yu looked at Jia Lan, whose body was covered in smallpox, then at Li Wan's haggard face, and his heart involuntarily

tightened. He said, "Don't worry, the medicine I prepared has already worked on Qiao Jie. With me here,

Lan'er will definitely be alright."

His confident reassurance was a good medicine for the soul. Although Bao Yu's composure was somewhat deceptive, Li Wan's anxious

heart was immediately soothed, like seeing a guiding light in the darkness.

"That's wonderful, Brother Bao! Where's the medicine? Quickly, bring it out! You must save Lan'er,

I beg you!"

In this special situation, Bao Yu and Li Wan completely forgot about the ambiguous scene that had occurred before. Li Wan even

grabbed Bao Yu's wrist, squeezing it tightly.

"Sister Wan, don't worry, the medicine is here!"

Bao Yu flicked his wrist, and as if by magic, a medicine bowl suddenly appeared in his hand. The emerald green liquid faintly

emitted five-colored glow, causing Li Wan's beautiful eyes to widen instantly, and her heart to pound.

Before Li Wan could recover, Bao Yu had already undressed Jia Lan.

"Sister Wan, why don't you go to the outer room and rest for a bit? I'll be done soon!"

"No need, I'll help you. Two people can finish faster." Li Wan's tired face showed a determined look,

unwilling to leave Jia Lan's side for even a moment.

"You can't directly touch Lan'er. You don't have the protection of the 'Spirit Jade,' you can only help from the side!"

Bao Yu made the correct decision with an equally firm tone.

Li Wan was slightly taken aback. Looking at Bao Yu's serious expression, her anxious heart became even more flustered, and

she involuntarily took a half step back.

Bao Yu spoke lightly, but did it with great difficulty.

Jia Lan's entire body was covered in terrible smallpox, some even red, swollen, and ulcerated, causing Bao Yu not only heartache but also

stiffness . Every movement had to be done with extreme care, as if facing the most powerful enemy.

In less than a minute, Bao Yu, who had been sweeping away the smallpox, was already sweating profusely and his handsome face was flushed.

Just as Bao Yu was completely focused on battling the smallpox, a fragrant silk handkerchief drifted over, gently

wiping away the sweat from his face and wiping away the weariness in his heart

. Bao Yu subconsciously turned his head to look, and Li Wan's gentle gaze immediately entered his heart.

In an instant, her dignified and serene figure rapidly expanded in Bao Yu's heart. What was originally just a tiny space, under

this unobstructed gaze, grew in the wind, soaring upwards, rivaling the status of Wang Xifeng.

"Boom—" Baoyu felt a buzzing in his head, as if a tsunami had swept through, and he could no longer remain calm.

A good wife and mother, virtuous and elegant, beautiful and gentle—wasn't this

the woman ?

At this special time and in this special place, worldly etiquette suddenly disappeared.

Baoyu's gaze was incredibly ardent, yet it didn't elicit the slightest displeasure or embarrassment from Li Wan.

Watching Baoyu intently applying medicine to Jia Lan, she was once again immersed in the wonderful world of the three of them.

In this fleeting moment, Baoyu and Li Wan exchanged a warm and natural smile.

After the smile, whether it was Li Wan's gaze that gave Baoyu strength, or the result of repeated practice, Baoyu

's movements became faster and faster, his expression more relaxed and at ease.

Finally, Baoyu exhaled a sigh of relief, stepping back with a sense of accomplishment, quite satisfied with his masterpiece.

The medicine had been applied all over Jia Lan's body, and he was now wrapped in gauze, resembling a mummy. After Baoyu's

"miraculous touch," he looked increasingly—uglier. "Father, Father..."

This commotion inevitably woke the drowsy Jia Lan. He felt a cool sensation all over his body; although

the slippery feeling wasn't comfortable, the itching made him feel like he was in heaven. His hazy eyes saw his

beloved .

"Lan'er!"

Li Wan and Bao Yu reached out almost simultaneously, and intentionally or unintentionally, the hands of the "family of three"

clasped tightly together.

"Chew!"

Aside from a soft moan, Li Wan didn't struggle or resist, letting Bao Yu hold her hand tightly.

The bitter taste of the medicine gradually dissipated, and a warm atmosphere slowly returned. A warm current

slowly accumulated in Bao Yu and Li Wan's hearts until Jia Lan fell into a deep sleep again, and only then did Bao Yu and Li Wan's tightly clasped hands naturally loosen.

"Brother Bao, you've worked hard."

"Sister Wan, for Lan'er, for...you, I'm willing to do anything." Bao Yu deliberately paused, and

an ambiguous feeling instantly floated in the air, swirling around Li Wan.

Li Wan's heart skipped a beat, and a blush finally crept onto her jade-like face. The most anxious moment had passed, but

the weight of propriety pressed down on her again. She wanted to warn Baoyu, but she couldn't utter a single harsh word.

"Sister Wan, I'm going to visit Jia Huan. You stay and rest with Lan'er."

After this subtle attack, Baoyu withdrew in time. Li

Wan watched Baoyu's retreating figure, first letting out a long sigh, then letting out a soft sigh , her gaze incredibly complex, disappointment outweighing joy. 　　The scene flashed, and Baoyu entered another room filled with the smell of medicine. 　　"Eh? Third Sister, what are you doing here? Where's Aunt?" 　　Baoyu had just lifted the curtain when he almost bumped into Tan Chun. 　　"Mother is exhausted. I just helped her to the next room to rest." 　　Tan Chun made no mention of her disobeying orders and entering the quarantine area without permission. Her previously worried tone suddenly changed, and she turned the tables, saying sarcastically, "Huan-di has been causing trouble several times, but you've been staying in Wan-jie's room and haven't out. I was just about to call you when you appeared on your own, giving me quite a fright." 　　Facing the shrewd and capable Tan Chun, Bao Yu, who had a guilty conscience, dared not be careless in the slightest. He explained calmly for a few moments, then naturally changed the subject: "Don't worry, I've prepared medicine for Jia Huan. He won't make a fuss after I apply the medicine." 　　"That's good. Hurry up and apply the medicine for Jia Huan. He looks so pitiful." 　　Although Tan Chun had never liked her unruly younger brother, how could the bond of blood be erased with just a few words? In this moment of crisis, she even disregarded the advice of her sisters and resolutely rushed into the terrifying zone. 　　"Good sister, shouldn't you excuse yourself for a moment?" Before taking off Jia Huan's clothes, Bao Yu found a good reason to persuade him: "Smallpox is very contagious. You should go out and rest for a while. I don't want another patient to appear." 　　Tan Chun's face flushed slightly, but her resolute gaze remained unchanged. She replied reasonably, "Huan Di is just a child. Brother Bao, why are you being so particular? Are you looking down on me?" 　　She paused slightly, her expression softening, and said in a deep voice, "I won't cause you any trouble. Here, you apply the medicine, and I'll tidy up the gauze." 　　With Tan Chun's capable help, and with practice making perfect, Bao Yu was no longer nervous or clumsy. The simple, repetitive actions became tedious after the initial novelty wore off. Bored, Bao Yu glanced at the busy Tan Chun and couldn't help but feel a playful urge. 　　"Third Sister, I thought you were fearless, why did you turn around? Didn't you say Jia Huan was a child ? Hehe." 　　"Hmph! Mind your own business!" A young girl's heart is ever-changing, and Tan Chun was not one to be bullied easily. Without changing her actions, she retorted, "Bad Second Brother, your provocation is too old-fashioned, not fun at all, hehe..." 　　"Third Sister is so clever, I can't fool you no matter what." Bao Yu's scheme was exposed, but he didn't blush at all, and continued to tease, "But how can you say I'm bad? Without evidence, that's accusing an innocent person." 　　"You're not bad?" Tan Chun's beautiful eyes widened, and she looked Bao Yu up and down with feigned surprise, then said, "Should I show your bad book to Sister Bao and Sister Lin? Let's see how they deal with you then!" 　　Faced with Tan Chun's powerful threat, Bao Yu felt a little uneasy, but his face remained calm and composed, and he retorted forcefully: 　　"How did Third Sister know it was a bad book? Have you read it?" 　　The moment the words left her lips, both Bao-yu and Tan-chun's hearts skipped a beat. Their previously relaxed atmosphere suddenly became fiery and unbearable, with a suffocating pressure creeping in. 　　Heavens! How could Second Brother ask such a question? A strong sense of shyness overwhelmed Tan-chun's face. Her previous words had been spoken without careful consideration; only after they left her lips did she realize the infinite ambiguity they contained. 　　Under this overwhelming embarrassment, even the spirited Tan-chun felt ashamed and at a loss for words. Silence, an unusual silence, a silence that made Bao-yu and Tan-chun feel even more flustered, suddenly descended, creating an atmosphere of ambiguity. 　　Bao-yu's eyes burned, but he remained silent, while Tan-chun's thoughts wandered, her face flushed with shyness. 　　In the past few days, Tan-chun had not only secretly read that shameful forbidden book, but also, while chatting with Ying-chun, had inadvertently overheard Bao-yu telling a modified version of the Liang-Zhu story in the palace. 　　Although Yingchun didn't possess Baoyu's captivating storytelling skills, Tanchun's natural instincts were more untamed than Yingchun's.

Many suffered a profound emotional impact.

Unbeknownst to them, Tan Chun's emotions had subtly shifted. From that day on, she

was haunted by , tormented by a figure that filled her with panic and shame. She was a wealthy heiress; how could she have

such shameful dreams, how could she be tormented by a single figure?

Tan Chun was straightforward and decisive, but once her heart was awakened to love, how could she resist its pull?

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