The Ancient Miss Transmigrates into a CEO’s Wife

Chapter 19

“I saw a doctor. The Western medicine could only alleviate the pain, and the traditional Chinese medicine prescribed herbal tea for me,” Shu Yi recounted her situation truthfully.

Shen Yin continued to inquire, “Drinking herbal tea should be effective, right? Has it improved?”

“It's somewhat better. In the past two years, during filming, I even fainted from the pain. After taking traditional Chinese medicine for a few months, the fainting stopped, but it's not completely cured yet.”

When Shen Yin was thirteen or fourteen, she also suffered from menstrual pain. Her maternal grandfather arranged for the imperial doctor from the palace to treat her, finding it quite interesting. She followed the imperial doctor to learn some basic Chinese medicine, including pulse diagnosis and some knowledge of herbal medicine. In her dream, it was said that in this era, all the skills she knew would be enhanced, so would she become exceptionally skilled in medicine?

Contemplating this, Shen Yin suddenly made an important decision to try and help Shu Yi.

“Can I give it a try? Try to adjust it for you without the need for medicine,” Shen Yin asked tentatively.

“Really?” Shu Yi couldn't believe it.

“Yes, I'll give it a try, but I can't guarantee a cure.”

Shu Yi expressed deep gratitude.

Zhengzheng has one last scene in the afternoon and will leave the crew. Shen Yin thought it best to treat the illness promptly.

“Shu Yi, when will you finish filming?”

“There's an outdoor scene in the afternoon, probably the last scene with Zhengzheng. It should finish tomorrow. This scene has been filming for a while, and we were missing a small actor. Now that Zhengzheng has come, it's considered a reshoot.”

“Okay, find me after you wrap up. Let's exchange WeChat then.” Shen Yin took out her phone, scanned Shu Yi's QR code, and added her as a friend.

After Shu Yi agreed, Shen Yin was about to leave as Zhengzheng still needed her.

Before leaving, Shen Yin reminded her not to consume cold items, avoid excessive fatigue, and maintain regular sleep patterns.

Shu Yi was deeply moved; someone not very familiar cared so much about her.

The sun outside was scorching. Shu Yi gave her umbrella to Shen Yin, who casually held it on her way to Zhengzheng.

Crew members were busy preparing for the final outdoor scene.

Director Wang Ming hurriedly approached Shen Yin to brief her on the last scene to be filmed in the afternoon.

“In the last scene we're shooting this afternoon, Yixi hears about the return of the army outside the city. She hugs Zhengzheng, mounts a horse, and rides through the entire city to the city gate. It might take a while, so we need the whole afternoon.”

“Alright, I got it. What time does it start?” Shen Yin asked.

“It begins at two o'clock.”

Yan Yan had already prepared Zhengzheng's costumes. Shen Yin had revised several outfits for Zhengzheng's character.

In the outdoor set, resembling an ancient street, camera tracks were already set up. Shu Yi was on location, looking unwell. Shen Yin walked over.

“Shu Yi, feeling any better?”

Shu Yi shook her head. She had just taken a painkiller, and its effects hadn't kicked in yet.

The props team brought a white horse, making Shu Yi's complexion even worse. The director mentioned that this scene was added last minute to make the characters more vivid.

So Shu Yi had no idea that her scene required horseback riding, with not too many lines, just at the doorstep, riding a horse, grabbing Zhengzheng, and riding through the whole street to the city gate.

The extras were already in place, men and women of all ages dressed in costumes coming and going on the street.

Shu Yi was feeling physically uncomfortable and nervous. She had never ridden a horse before, and her lower abdomen was still hurting.

"I've never ridden a horse before, and I don't know how to. I'm a bit scared," Shu Yi voiced her concern.

Coincidentally, Director Wang Ming walked over. "Shu Yi, are you ready? Don't worry too much. For your safety, we'll put the horse on a cart, and you just need to sit on top."

"Yeah, I'm ready." This felt like being thrown into the deep end.

"Let's start with the scene of you taking Zhengzheng and mounting the horse," Wang Ming suggested.

"All crew members ready, Scene 10."

Wang Ming returned to behind the screen, and with the help of the crew, Shu Yi got on the horse. However, she had never ridden before, and she tightly held onto the reins.

"Action," Wang Ming's voice echoed.

Zhengzheng was held by a maid, while Shu Yi, on the horse, loosened the reins and awkwardly took Zhengzheng from the maid's hands.

"Cut. Your expression isn't right, the action isn't swift, and it lacks the graceful elegance of Yanxi," Wang Ming commented.

"Action."

As Shu Yi prepared to mount the horse again, sweat was already forming on her face. Shen Yin couldn't bear to watch anymore and interrupted the director.

"Wang Director, Shu Yi isn't feeling well, and this action is a bit difficult. Can we shoot the scenes where she needs to show her face, with me mounting the horse instead?"

It was indeed a good idea, but Shen Yin's position made it awkward for her to be a stand-in. Besides, if Shu Yi couldn't do it, could Shen Yin?

"Let me try this action first."

Wang Ming got up and walked to the horse. Indeed, mounting the horse was quite strenuous for him. He took Zhengzheng and struggled to mount, needing to lean forward, making it difficult to exert force and execute the action smoothly.

Previously, such scenes would utilize a harness, but Zhengzheng was too small, making it impossible to use one, which wasn't safe.

With the help of the crew, Wang Ming got off the horse and walked over to Shen Yin. "It's really not easy. I guess you can't either."

Shen Yin smiled, "It's okay, I've learned horseback riding. I can do this action."

Wang Ming carefully examined Shen Yin. Shen Yin's figure was indeed similar to Shu Yi's. As a stand-in, it wasn't impossible. If it went smoothly, they could just shoot some close-up shots of Shu Yi on the horse later.

"How about you go change into the costume first, get the makeup done," Wang Ming suggested.

With the help of the crew, Shen Yin changed into Shu Yi's costume. The makeup artist tried their best to enhance Shen Yin's facial features, making her look as much like Shu Yi as possible.

Sure enough, the results were as expected. Beauties always have some similarities. With the special effects makeup done, at first glance, Shen Yin really resembled Shu Yi.

"We can start now. Director Wang, I don't need the cart underneath. I'll just ride the horse. Let the camera crew follow along with the track."

As soon as the words were spoken, Shen Yin walked over to the side of the horse and skillfully mounted it. Wang Ming, seeing this, also felt relieved.

"Action."

A maid held Zhengzheng at the entrance, and as Shen Yin rode past, she tilted her body, then turned and placed Zhengzheng on the horse.

"Drive." Shen Yin pulled the reins, making the horse turn, with Zhengzheng sitting in front, and the horse started galloping.

On the street, the extras made way for the horse. Shen Yin, with practiced movements, held the reins in one hand and supported Zhengzheng with the other.

The spirited horse galloped and stopped at the city gate.

The camera captured it all.

Outside the city gate, there were only troops, no sign of Jiang Yuyang.

Yan Xi felt disappointed. On the way back, the horse no longer galloped but leisurely walked to the entrance of Jiang's residence.

"Fantastic," exclaimed Wang Ming.

Shen Yin dismounted with Zhengzheng. Wang Ming hurriedly ran over with concern.

Next, there were close-ups of Shu Yi and details of Zhengzheng. For Wang Ming, these static shots were much easier to film.

Yan Yan also ran over, handing Shen Yin a cup of water, admiringly saying, "Madam, you looked so handsome riding the horse just now."

Shen Yin smiled, thinking to herself, riding a horse was nothing compared to her previous martial arts training on horseback.

"Zhengzheng, you go with Auntie to shoot other scenes, okay?" Zhengzheng patiently asked.

"Is it riding a horse? Zhengzheng wants to ride a horse." Zhengzheng looked up.

"Yes, Auntie will take you riding, but she needs you to say a few lines. She will teach you."

"Okay." Zhengzheng, upon hearing that she could ride, became excited, clapped her hands, and walked towards Shu Yi.

With Shen Yin's participation, the scene was smoothly filmed by 4:30.

Wang Ming was especially happy and invited Shen Yin for dinner.

Shen Yin hasn't received any messages from Xu Xiuhe yet, so she agreed.

"Yan Yan, after dinner, we should go back. Thank you for taking care of Zhengzheng during this time." Shen Yin expressed gratitude to Yan Yan.

"No need to thank me; it's what I should do. How about we go back to the hotel first and then head to the restaurant?" Yan Yan suggested.

Xu Xiuhe's driver was already waiting.

In the car, Shen Yin asked Yan Yan what her next job was.

"I was sent by General Chang to assist in taking care of Zhengzheng. I'll follow General Chang's arrangements next, but being an actor's assistant is really challenging. I don't know what to do next."

Shen Yin genuinely thought this young girl was nice and suggested, "Shu Yi needs an assistant. I think she's a good person. How about I mention it to General Chang?"