Everyone quieted down.
Qin Liuxi placed two fingers on Mrs. Deng's wrist, observing her smooth and delicate palm, and said, "You don't do any heavy work at home, do you?"
Mrs. Deng was stunned, then smiled with pursed lips, glanced at Lai San, and said, "My husband doesn't allow me to. He takes care of chopping wood, fetching water, and laundry, saying it's too strenuous."
"Hmm, what kind of water do you use for fetching?" Qin Liuxi switched hands while observing her complexion.
"We live by the river, so naturally, we use river water." Lai San replied.
Qin Liuxi asked, "Do you also drink this water?"
"Yes."
Qin Liuxi withdrew his hand, examined Mrs. Deng's tongue coating, and asked, "What have doctors said in the past? How's your diet?"
