Too high to reach

Chapter 78: It's My Fate That I'm Unlucky
Over there, Liu Yuan and Wang Xiaowei hurried back to Qingfeng Pavilion.

Everyone is still drinking tea and chatting.

Liu Yuan's big eyes blinked, her voice was clear and crisp, and her little mouth rattled off the story...

Wang was shocked and stood up: "How could this be? My God... Where is she now?"

Wang Xiaowei said, "When we came back, we were still standing on the steps! Young Master Liang went to call a doctor."

"Madam, I, I..." Wang said nervously.

Lady Hou said, "You go and take a look first, we'll be there shortly!"

Wang left in a hurry.

Mrs. Liang was still worried, so she stood up as well. "I'll go and take a look!"

"Go ahead! But we don't know how badly the young lady is injured, so don't rush in. Wait outside. Zhang Mama, you go with her. See if there's a doctor in the temple. If not, go look for one outside! Prepare the carriage and horses. If all else fails, head back."

The two nodded in agreement and went after Wang.

Grandma Liang couldn't hide her smile. "Oh dear, what kind of talk is this? A young lady like you, encountering such a thing?"

"Miss Mo, she, she fell... ouch..." Liu Yuan blushed and couldn't say it, but her expression was exactly the same as Grandma Liang's excitement.

Wang Xiaowei said angrily, "That man was dressed in plain clothes and behaved in a vulgar manner. Miss Mo is already like this... He should at least stay and wait for the Mo family elders to come and explain things clearly! But that man..." She recalled the man's arrogant expression.

Dressed like that... what right does this brute have?!
"Sister Liu and I tried to persuade him to stay, but he ignored us completely and even tried to fight us! He was like a ferocious demon... We young girls were so scared that we didn't dare to say a word! Even when Young Master Liang mentioned the Marquis's name, he still ignored him! Madam, this man is too arrogant! You must stand up for us!"

Lady Hou then instructed her maid, "Have Liang Fu inquire about this person. Also... let's check on Miss Mo's situation first." She was somewhat annoyed that such a thing had happened after she had organized the event.

Grandma Liang wanted to make it as serious as possible: "I know it's not dignified to talk about people behind their backs. But this Mrs. Mo... sigh! No wonder everyone else didn't fall, only that girl did! In my opinion, it's not bad that you arranged this. Once you understand, you should have less contact with her in the future!"

Lady Hou frowned. "The young lady is injured, so let's not talk about these things for now..."

Lady Hou was very dismissive of Liu Yuan and Wang Xiaowei's account and handling of the matter, finding them shallow and petty! Leaving aside Mo Yi, at least these two were unacceptable!

“What about the sagebrush?” she asked.

Liu Yuan said, "Back then, I saw her with Miss Mo!"

Mo Yi and her group went directly back to the private rooms reserved by the Mo family. Liang You stayed at the door, while Zhang Xianlin and the others went to Qingfeng Pavilion.

Liu and Mo Yuan were resting inside when they saw Mo Yi and were startled. Liu's eyes lit up, and she was about to shout, but Mo Yuan quickly grabbed her and shook her head.

"What's wrong with Fifth Sister?" Mo Yuan asked in a low voice, and stepped forward to help Mo Yi sit down.

Mo Wen said a few simple words to her.

After thinking for a moment, Mo Yuan called to Liu Shi, "Mother, please fetch some warm water to wash my sister's face. I'll help her change her clothes."

Liu rolled her eyes and refused to go. It wasn't like they hadn't brought their maids. Qiu Hong had already come, hadn't she?

Upon seeing this, Mo Yuan personally pulled Liu out the door.

Liang You was standing at the door waiting for the doctor when he saw Mo Yuan and the other woman come out. "Miss Mo, Madam."

Mo Yuan looked worried. "Young Master Liang, have you gone to fetch a doctor?"

"I've already sent someone to invite them! They should be here soon."

"Oh, I'll ask Mother to fetch some warm water for my sister to wash up! I'll also get her some clothes to change..."

"You've done a very thoughtful job, thank you so much!" Liang You said with a look of approval.

“We’re sisters, it’s only right…” Mo Yuan nudged Liu Shi.

Madam Wang rushed over, and Liang You stepped forward, looking very embarrassed: "I'm so sorry, Madam Mo. I ran into a friend and was away for a while. I didn't expect my sister to fall on the steps."

"How can I blame you! I'll go in first..." She hurriedly went in and saw what was happening, then exclaimed and her legs went weak: "How did it get like this?!" Mo Yi closed her eyes and didn't say anything.

Mo Wen stepped forward to support Wang Shi and said in a low voice, "I was walking in front, and my sister seemed to have stepped into thin air, so I pulled her back..." She turned to look at Mo Yi.

"...I couldn't stop her, and she rushed down...and then..."

Before she could continue, Liang You outside the door spoke up, "Aunt Mo, the master physician from the temple who understands medicine has arrived!"

Madam Wang quickly said, "Please come in!"

Liang You led in an old monk with a white beard. "This is Master Rukong!"

The white-bearded old monk remained calm despite seeing Mo Yi's miserable state.

"Miss Mo!" He looked closely. "Don't be afraid, where does it hurt?"

Mo Yi pointed to his nose.

Do you feel dizzy or have a headache?

“It’s alright…” Mo Yi said, sniffling.

"Young lady, I will gently pinch you with my hand, without using any force. While I'm pinching, please feel whether it's just a simple pressure pain, or a soreness like not feeling any pressure, or a needle-like pain, and whether the pain is spreading to the surrounding areas. Then, when I stop pinching, does it still hurt? Please feel it carefully and then tell me."

Mo Yi nodded.

After a careful examination, the old monk nodded: "No bones were broken. The skin wasn't broken either. There won't be any scars! It was just that the force was strong, causing the nose to bleed. Now that the bleeding has stopped, we'll apply some medicine to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and it will heal quickly. However, it will take some time for the swelling to completely subside. The swollen area may even turn blue, purple, or yellow..."

Upon hearing this, Mo Yi grinned wryly, "Have I opened a dye shop?"
The old monk smiled and said, "Even without medicine, it will take about a month to recover to your original state. Don't worry, young lady, you will be just like before!"

Upon hearing this, Wang felt relieved and repeatedly clasped her hands in prayer, saying, "Amitabha, may the Bodhisattva protect you!"

The old monk continued, "My apprentice will bring some ice in a little while. Young lady, wrap the ice up and place it on your nose and eyes. Leave it on for a while; the longer the better, the less swelling you'll experience. It's just a little cold..."

As for medicine, the temple does have some. But if you're returning to the city today, it would be better to buy Tianfeng Huoxue Ointment from Tongjitang; it's more effective. Just please don't cry anymore, young lady.”

Mo Yi nodded: "I understand everything, thank you Master!"

After the old monk left, Mo Yuan and Liu returned with water and said that Mrs. Liang was at the door.

Mrs. Wang quickly came out: "Don't worry, the head chef said it's nothing serious. It just takes some time for the swelling to go down..."

Mrs. Liang first uttered "Amitabha," then said, "I was so scared! I'm so glad you're alright!"

"The head chef said that the medicine for reducing swelling is best from the pharmacies in the city. In that case, I plan to take her back right away."

"Alright! Well... how about this, Liang You will ride back to buy the medicine first, and you can give it to the young lady as soon as you get back to the manor!"

Liang You also said, "I'll tell my wife and leave right away!"

Everyone in the room could hear their conversation.

Mo Yi sighed with deep emotion: Such a good husband, such a good mother-in-law, I am so unlucky...

“I appreciate your kindness. But You-ge’er came out with Madam, so he should go back with her too! Please speak to Madam Hou for me, I’m so sorry to have troubled her.”

"Don't be so polite, Madam said she'll be here shortly!"

"No, no, no, Mo Yi is alright, but she looks really disheveled..."

"Then I'll tell her first!"

Watching Liang You and his mother leave, Madam Wang sighed. "It's hopeless now..."

(End of this chapter)