Chapter 114: Lifting the Ban - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter

 Chapter 114: Lifting the Ban

At this moment, Concubine Lin, who was in the village on the outskirts of the city, was completely unaware of what had transpired.

Every day she waited eagerly for news of Feng Yunhe's death, confident that the old maid would not disappoint her, especially since her grandson was still under their control.

With these thoughts, her greedy and cruel nature became even more unrestrained.

From the first to the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, the entire Eastern Capital was bustling with activity.

The southern and western parts of the city were particularly lively, with many street performers.

There were sword swallowers, acrobats performing the 'golden hook' maneuver, fire breathers attracting cheers, and jugglers making precise throws.

There were even foreign performers with trained monkeys that could climb poles and jump through flaming hoops, astonishing the townspeople and earning applause that echoed for miles.

In contrast, the northern part of the city, where the Feng family resided, was much quieter. Many noble ladies and daughters went to join the festivities, but the Feng family remained calm.

Under normal circumstances, they would be visiting relatives and friends during this time of year, but due to the quarantine, their home was unusually quiet.

The tranquility was beneficial for Feng Yunhe's recovery.

Early in the morning on the seventh day, everyone in the Feng family gathered outside Feng Yunhe's courtyard because Doctor Zhang had mentioned that the quarantine could be lifted today.

After being confined for so many days, especially the women of the Feng family who had cried their eyes out, they eagerly awaited outside the courtyard.

Feng Jinyao helped Feng Yunhe walk out slowly, wrapped in a thick cloak. He had lost a lot of weight, looking even smaller than his younger brother Feng Yunli, but his spirits seemed good.

Madam Wen rushed forward and hugged him tightly, crying openly.

"My son, my dear son."

Feng Jinxu followed closely behind, both to support her and to ensure she didn't hug Feng Yunhe too tightly and hurt him.

Seeing his son's suffering, Feng Jinxu's heart ached. His eyes reddened but he held back his tears.

"You've suffered so much."

He wanted to hug Feng Yunhe too, but Madam Wen's grip was too tight, so he embraced them both, full of tenderness.

Feng Yunli, unaware of the details, only knew from Feng Jinlin that his big brother was seriously ill. Despite their past rivalry, he was still deeply concerned for his brother. Seeing Feng Yunhe so frail, he held Feng Jinlin's hand and stepped forward.

"Mother, don't cry. I brought lots of good food for brother. Once he eats, he'll get better." With that, he took out a meat pie wrapped in oiled paper and offered it earnestly.

Feng Yunhe couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time. He could only drink porridge with a bit of minced meat; eating the pie would only prolong his recovery. But he appreciated Feng Yunli's kind gesture and accepted the pie.

"Thank you, brother. Once I'm better, I'll teach you to read and write!"

"Alright!"

Seeing the joy and warmth of the Feng family, everyone around was moved to tears.

Madam Feng wept in her husband's arms, not wanting to intrude, while Doctor Zhang coughed softly, breaking the moment.

"The young master's poison has been completely purged. He just needs proper care now. I've been away for a long time and should return."

Everyone's attention shifted to him.

Doctor Zhang had indeed stayed for a long time, even missing the New Year celebrations. Feng Hai stepped forward and bowed deeply, expressing his immense gratitude.

"Your miraculous skills have saved my grandson and our entire family. We can never repay this kindness. If you ever need anything, just send word, and I'll make sure it's done."

Feng Jinxu and Feng Jinlin were equally respectful, their silence conveying their agreement.

Doctor Zhang glanced at Feng Jinyao, a meaningful smile on his face.

"In that case, could Miss Feng accompany me back? My wife has been wanting to meet her for some time."

Feng Hai, curious, looked at Feng Jinyao.

"Ah Yao, do you know Mrs. Zhang?"

"By chance. A few days ago, Mrs. Zhang twisted her ankle in the street, and I had Yunxu take her home. That's how we became acquainted."

Hearing this, Feng Hai was pleased. Having a good relationship with Doctor Zhang could be beneficial in the future.

"In that case, Ah Yao, please escort Doctor Zhang."

"Yes."

Feng Jinlin approached. "Ah Yao is tired from taking care of Yunhe. Why don't I accompany her?"

"Alright. You can go without worry. I'll arrange things with Young Master Yin."

After this incident, Yin Canwen became a highly honored guest in the Feng family. Feng Hai even considered adopting him as a godson, but after contemplating other matters, he decided against it.

In any case, they would likely become one family in the future, so there was no rush. Feng Hai's regard for Yin Canwen only grew.

The brother and sister duo brought generous gifts to thank Doctor Zhang. When the Feng family gate opened, many onlookers craned their necks to see the commotion.

The guard, with keen perception, loudly proclaimed, "Many thanks to the miraculous Doctor Zhang for curing our family member. The Feng family is eternally grateful."

With that, he and several servants bowed deeply, making the scene clear to those outside.

First, they used Doctor Zhang's reputation to assure everyone that the illness was cured and there was no risk of contagion. Second, they strengthened the Feng family's association with the renowned doctor, deterring any potential harm from their enemies.

Doctor Zhang, having lived most of his life, understood the situation well. He glanced at the guard and remarked lightly, "You are loyal."

Then he got into the carriage and headed towards the eagerly awaited Lihua Alley.

The onlookers immediately started murmuring among themselves.

"Hey, isn't that Doctor Zhang from Guiyuan Hall, who hasn't practiced for years? He looks familiar."

"Yes, yes, I saw him years ago. But he stopped seeing patients a long time ago. Why is he at the Feng residence now?"

"That's it! I wondered why the Feng family has been shut up all this time. Turns out they had the renowned doctor treating them. It must be a complete recovery; otherwise, they wouldn't give such heavy gifts."

As they talked, they thoroughly tied the Feng family and Doctor Zhang together in their minds.

The guard listened, a smile on his face.

"Give orders to thoroughly clean the mansion inside and out. Discard what needs discarding, and buy new supplies. It's a new year, and I don't want to eat the same few dishes every day."

Hearing the guard's words, several young servants nodded firmly.

If it weren't for the proximity to the New Year, which led to extra supplies being stocked, the entire household might have had to survive on porridge alone.

Now that the quarantine was lifted, they could enjoy a variety of foods again.

"Yes."

With the orders given, the maids, servants, and stewards all carried out their tasks in an orderly fashion, restoring everything to normal.