Actually, calculating it, it had only been four months. The path beneath her feet was still familiar to walk, but everything she saw felt strange.

More and more servants and maids gathered along the road, watching Qi Yue walk step by step with excited expressions.

None of them actively spoke to her or bowed in greeting – they just watched her like that, their eyes flashing with light.

Those servants looked at her, and Qi Yue looked back at them, equally silent, only smiling.

A’Ru, walking beside Qi Yue, also felt her emotions were complex, but she couldn’t maintain Qi Yue’s calm composure, so she couldn’t help but lower her head to hide her unusual feelings.

Soon they reached the path to Madam Xie’s courtyard.

Qi Yue looked up at Chang Yuncheng ahead, remembering that this path was the one the two of them had walked together most often – going to pay respects, then he would enter the room while she stood outside as punishment…

When she looked up, Chang Yuncheng also turned back, and their gazes collided.

This was probably the first time they had looked at each other since the divorce.

Both were stunned for a moment.

“Yueniang.” Concubine Zhou’s voice rang out ahead.

Qi Yue smiled and shifted her gaze away, looking past Chang Yuncheng.

The entourage of many servants and maids looked at first glance like Madam Xie’s retinue.

Concubine Zhou approached with tears in her eyes and an excited expression.

“If I see this woman even once, I won’t take this patient,” Qi Yue stopped and said.

Concubine Zhou’s steps immediately halted, looking at Qi Yue in disbelief.

“Yueniang, I truly didn’t harm you – you must believe me…” she sobbed.

Chang Yuncheng had already raised his hand.

“Take her away,” he said in a deep voice.

The steward appeared from somewhere, personally leading people over. Before Concubine Zhou could turn and retreat voluntarily, the servants had already grabbed her arms and dragged her away without ceremony.

Behind them, the servants and maids who had been displaying themselves like peacocks stood rooted to the spot in stunned silence.

Since returning, Concubine Zhou had been enjoying unlimited glory, but unexpectedly, upon meeting the young mistress face to face, she suffered such a tremendous loss of face.

Being dragged away by male servants was completely different from being dragged away by female servants.

The young mistress… was still as sharp as before – when she wanted, one sentence could make you lose all face.

The maids and women immediately scattered with a commotion.

Only then did Qi Yue lift her feet and step forward, quickly passing Chang Yuncheng and entering Madam Xie’s courtyard.

Marquis Dingxi, who had been hiding to the side, wiped his sweat.

Good thing he hadn’t stepped forward – what if she had said those words to him?

But she probably wouldn’t…

It was all the fault of that mother and son. I was deceived – it has nothing to do with me.

Marquis Dingxi couldn’t help but look over there feeling wronged.

“Marquis.”

The steward appeared from behind him, nearly making Marquis Dingxi jump.

“Here, here, how was this cleaned! Look how dirty and messy it is…” he immediately pretended to be composed, pointing randomly at the artificial rock formation and shouting.

The steward looked at the rocks that didn’t have even a single weed and nodded respectfully.

“Yes, Marquis. This old servant was negligent,” he said.

Only then did Marquis Dingxi pat his clothes that had been wrinkled by the rocks and emerge.

“Marquis, Concubine Zhou wants to see you,” the steward said.

“See what! Tell her to stay far away. If she dares let Yueniang see her again, send her back to the manor,” Marquis Dingxi said with a stern face, his manner dignified and imposing.

Only when the young mistress was present did the Marquis seem to have a backbone and show authority…

The steward couldn’t help but feel sad. But this young mistress was gone forever.

Qi Yue stepped into Madam Xie’s courtyard. Calculating the time, she had lived in this Marquis Dingxi’s residence for quite a while after transmigrating, but she could count on one hand the number of times she had come to Madam Xie’s place.

Chang Chunlan, Chang Huilan, and Chang Yunqi, who had received the news, all came out to greet her.

“Sister-in-law,” Chang Huilan couldn’t help but call out first.

This address of “sister-in-law” made everyone’s feelings complex.

Qi Yue smiled and nodded at her.

“Long time no see. Is everyone well?” she smiled.

Chang Chunlan and Chang Huilan nodded through tears.

Chang Yunqi also smiled slightly at her.

“Yueniang,” he said.

Qi Yue had already walked in front of him and looked at him upon hearing this.

“How does this feel?” he asked.

Feel?

Chang Chunlan and Chang Huilan found these words somewhat harsh.

A divorced woman returning to her former husband’s home – what kind of feeling could that be!

But Qi Yue looked at Chang Yunqi, seeing the faint smile on his face, and was instantly startled.

This feeling…

The divorced woman who had been driven out, now respectfully invited back through the gates of her former husband’s home. Arrogant – that woman who had once been arrogant toward her now needed her to decide between life and death…

Though it wasn’t proper to say it, this feeling was indeed very satisfying!

However… Qi Yue looked at Chang Yunqi.

Chang Yunqi looked at her, smiling slightly without any evasion.

I will avenge you…

Revenge…

“You.” Qi Yue’s heart skipped twice, and she opened her mouth to speak, but then came to her senses and held back.

A maid had already lifted the curtain.

Chang Yuncheng was also standing behind her.

“Please,” he said quietly.

Seeing him look over, Chang Yunqi’s gaze at Qi Yue still showed no hint of evasion.

Chang Yuncheng followed Qi Yue into the room.

There weren’t many servants in the room, only Nanny Su and A’Luan. Seeing her enter, both stood up with complex expressions.

Joy? They had never imagined they would face this woman with such feelings…

Sadness? But this was Madam Xie’s chance at life…

Why! Why did it have to be this woman!

Nanny Su knelt on the ground, prostrating herself in grief – was it for Madam Xie’s condition, or for this situation?

Qi Yue paid no attention to them. A’Ru skillfully opened the medicine box, handing over gloves, masks, and other instruments one by one.

Qi Yue approached to first observe Madam Xie.

Madam Xie was still unconscious, mouth open, making huffing sounds – clearly having difficulty breathing.

“Blood oxygen saturation is very low,” Qi Yue said.

A’Ru nodded and began taking blood pressure while Qi Yue picked up the stethoscope.

Both busied themselves with their tasks.

“Wheezing, stridor, weakened breath sounds in the right lung… obvious wet rales in the trachea…” Qi Yue quickly said, frowning as she began palpating along Madam Xie’s neck.

The sudden pressure made Madam Xie’s breathing even more difficult. She involuntarily made several gasping sounds and opened her eyes.

She moved her gaze confusedly, finally settling on the woman before her.

Who is this…

Madam Xie’s unfocused gaze began to concentrate, then suddenly widened.

“You!” She let out a dry gasp, hoarsely spitting out one word. Her hand that had been lying at her side suddenly shot up to grab Qi Yue’s hand.

Qi Yue was startled and met Madam Xie’s eyes.

“You’re awake? Perfect, I need to ask you a few questions…” she said.

Nanny Su and Chang Yuncheng immediately rushed over.

“Madam, Madam.”

“Mother.”

The call of “Mother” made Madam Xie shift her gaze from Qi Yue.

“Yun…” she wanted to call out but couldn’t make a sound, dryly opening her mouth and reaching toward Chang Yuncheng. Tears poured out.

Chang Yuncheng grasped Madam Xie’s hand, burying his head and choking back sobs.

Qi Yue gave A’Ru a look, and both stepped back a bit.

“Mother, you’re ill. I’ve come back to see you,” Chang Yuncheng raised his head to explain to Madam Xie.

Madam Xie couldn’t speak, just looked at him through tears, gripping his hand tightly.

“Madam occasionally wakes up a few times during the day, but she’s been waking less and less these past few days. It seems mother and son are truly connected – Madam knew you had returned,” Nanny Su cried from the side.

Chang Yuncheng again buried his head on the bed and called out “Mother.”

Madam Xie was also emotionally agitated, experiencing a bout of shortness of breath.

“Don’t get excited, don’t let her get emotional,” Qi Yue quickly said, stepping forward to adjust Madam Xie’s position.

Nanny Su immediately didn’t dare cry anymore. Chang Yuncheng also raised his head.

Madam Xie looked at Qi Yue again, her expression even more agitated. She released Chang Yuncheng’s hand and pointed at Qi Yue, eyes wide, making roaring sounds.

“Mother, you’re ill. So I asked her to come treat you,” Chang Yuncheng grasped her hand again and said in a deep voice.

Madam Xie wouldn’t listen at all. She struggled with all her might, grabbing whatever she could reach nearby and hurling it at Qi Yue, her eyes full of anger.

The room immediately became chaotic.

“What’s wrong? What’s wrong?” Marquis Dingxi, who had been hiding for a long time, couldn’t help but rush in, asking loudly.

To prevent Madam Xie from becoming too agitated, Qi Yue and A’Ru stepped away.

“What’s happening?” Marquis Dingxi boldly took over the conversation, walking to the bedside and looking at Madam Xie who was still struggling. He was immediately delighted. “She’s awake?”

He was extremely excited and looked at Qi Yue.

“Yueniang, you really are a miracle doctor,” he said excitedly with flattery.

Qi Yue laughed.

“Don’t – it has nothing to do with me. I haven’t treated her yet,” she said, then laughed again and raised her eyebrows.

If you insist there’s a connection, it might be that she was angered awake…

“Well, you’re a miracle doctor. The illness was scared away as soon as you arrived,” Marquis Dingxi said with a forced smile.

You don’t hit a smiling face. Qi Yue looked at Marquis Dingxi’s face full of flattery, feeling mixed emotions.

She simply turned her head and ignored him.

Marquis Dingxi, having been snubbed, didn’t dare speak again.

After all this commotion, Madam Xie’s spirit was even worse, almost to the point of gasping for breath, as if she might expire at any moment.

But the word “Get out” was pronounced clearly.

Madam Xie struggled to sit up, with Nanny Su tearfully supporting her.

“What are you fussing about? Yueniang is treating your illness,” Marquis Dingxi scolded.

“Mother,” Chang Yuncheng also called out, with some pleading in his voice.

Madam Xie paid no attention to them, only staring fixedly at Qi Yue, her complexion growing paler.

“Die,” she gasped out the word with difficulty. “Let me die… rather die… than let her see me…”

She would never accept this woman’s kindness!

She would never let this woman succeed!

Such backbone.

Qi Yue smiled, gave Madam Xie a thumbs up, and tossed her head.

“Let’s go,” she said, turning and walking out.

A’Ru immediately followed behind.

“Yueniang, Yueniang!” Marquis Dingxi was greatly alarmed and called out frantically. Turning to see Chang Yuncheng still kneeling by Madam Xie’s bedside, he angrily kicked him. “Why aren’t you chasing after her!”

Chang Yuncheng was kicked but didn’t move.

Madam Xie gasped while glaring at Marquis Dingxi, reaching out to grab things randomly to throw at him.

Unable to catch her breath, she fell back into Nanny Su’s arms.

“Imperial Physician!”

The room immediately fell into chaos.

Finally, they had to summon Imperial Physician Zhou.

When Chang Yuncheng chased after her, Qi Yue had already reached the gate, once again with servants crowding to see her off.

“Yueniang,” Chang Yuncheng called.

Qi Yue turned back to look at him calmly.

“I’ve wronged you again,” Chang Yuncheng said from behind.

Qi Yue looked back and smiled.

“This doesn’t wrong me. I respect the patient’s choice. It’s also good for the patient – treating illness requires trusting the doctor first. Besides, the imperial physician is surely better than me,” she said.

Because she didn’t care, she wasn’t wronged anymore.

Because they were no longer family, just patient and doctor, she wasn’t wronged anymore…