Upon hearing Lady Xie's words, Old Madame Li cast a sidelong glance at her. "Are you afraid that once Shen Yiru leaves, you will be the one stuck nursing me when I fall ill? Do you not wish to serve your mother-in-law?"
Lady Xie immediately knelt, startled. "Mother, you misunderstand. As a daughter-in-law, how could I not serve you? I am merely concerned that other physicians might not treat you as effectively."
Old Madame Li replied nonchalantly, "I know my own body; my cough has already mostly subsided. With proper rest, I should fully recover before long. As for minor ailments in the future, the manor physician is more than capable. There is no need for Shen Yiru."
Chapter 20