Transmigration: of Mysteries and Songs

Chapter 122: Rain

Rain always falls when one least expects it, especially when in Summer; the skies can easily change from bright and sunny to a torrential downpour in the span of a cup of tea.

Hearing of Jiang Moyin's remittent illness, this time more serious than before, Feng Luodi immediately headed straight for his residence, an assistant from Autumnal Ombre quickly procuring a carriage for her.

"It's nigh impossible for you to get there in the rain, Luodi. Just wait for the rain to stop before you go, alright?" Qi Jianqiu tried to talk her out of it. However, Fei took one look at Feng Luodi's face to know that she was dead set on visiting Jiang Moyin right then.

"I don't know why it is so, but I have a really bad feeling about this." Feng Luodi patted Qi Jianqiu's hand. "Let's meet again tomorrow. I'll have to check on elder brother right now."

Qi Jianqiu saw the stubbornness in her eyes and relented. "Alright, but be sure to keep yourself out of the rain. You've barely recovered from your own illness!"

"Of course; I'll take care of myself." Feng Luodi nodded. The carriage arrived outside of Autumnal Ombre and Feng Luodi turned to Fei. "Fei, get someone to send Jianqiu back home afterwards. I'll head home myself later today."

"Yes, young miss. I'll see to it."

As if echoing the anxiety in her heart, the carriage moved along the streets faster than usual. Meanwhile, Situ headed straight for the Feng residence in the torrential rain, unable to contain his feelings any longer. He was dry despite the rain, having his Qi to shield him from the falling droplets.

The carriage and the rider brushed shoulders along the streets.

The carriage quickly reached the Grand Tutor's residence. Feng Luodi commanded the driver to drive the carriage into the residence, heading straight for Jiang Moyin's courtyard.

"Miss, this is the Grand Tutor's residence. I cannot let you in just like that!" Guards quickly followed behind the carriage, attempting to stop her.

"Leave us!" The head steward quickly arrived and dismissed the guards, leading the way for Feng Luodi. "You're finally here, young miss Feng."

"Pray tell me, Lu Bo: what has happened to elder brother? I did not hear anything about it!" They quickly arrived outside of Jiang Moyin's bedroom.

"It's the same illness that has been haunting him all these while, this time stronger than ever."

Feng Luodi's face was scrunched up in worry as she caught sight of an attendant leaving the room with a basin of bloodied water, while another entered with a bowl of medicine.

"Grand Tutor, it's time for your medicine."

Feng Luodi followed in behind the attendant silently, watching Jiang Moyin on the bed from behind the drapes around the bed. Without a frown, Jiang Moyin gulped down the entire bowl of medicine. He waved his hand in dismissal.

"You may leave. I'll get up to read some books after resting for a bit more."

"Yes, Grand Tutor." The attendant backed out of the room, only to see Feng Luodi standing by the door. He quickly greeted her. "My greeting, young miss Feng."

Jiang Moyin looked up from his position on the bed and his face lit up in a bright smile. "Luodi, you're back!"

Feng Luodi's eyes were red. She quickly walked over to his bedside. "Elder brother!" Her words caught in her throat as she saw his face up close. His face was pale and pallid, his handsome features gaunt and wasted. The waning of his life showed explicitly and Feng Luodi felt her heart clench at the side.