Nangong Zeyue glanced at everyone and said, "I can testify that what the head of the household said is absolutely true. The new prefect is handling the case impartially. You can all go and prepare your witnesses and evidence."

Among the crowd, someone chimed in, "That's right, the government is investigating cases very thoroughly now. If there is any injustice, the Emperor will punish them."

"That's right, that's right. Whoever the government decides should pay should pay. It's unreasonable to just make Juxian Pavilion responsible." It was rare for someone in the crowd to speak up and say something fair.

Jiang Shuyue thought to herself, "So people in ancient times also had a resentment towards the rich. No wonder merchants had a low status, the poor were jealous, and the powerful were envious."

If she had no one to rely on, it wouldn't be easy for her to expand her business.

The vendor frantically searched through the crowd for people who had eaten at his barbecue restaurant the day before.

"Please, everyone, have mercy. If the officials come later, please be my witnesses. I've only been running this stall for a few days, and my wife, children, and elderly parents are still waiting for me to support them. I'm begging you all."

A man raised his hand and said, "I ate your barbecue yesterday, no problem."

Immediately, more people raised their hands: "I ate it yesterday too, I'm willing to testify."

“My child can testify that his father died from eating barbecue.” The woman looked up, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes.

Jiang Shuyue's attention remained fixed on the woman in front of her.

The woman was dressed in an ordinary silk dress, with a gilded hairpin askew in her hair.

In her early thirties, she had a voluptuous figure with a prominent bust and buttocks, the kind of woman men liked, and upon closer inspection, she was quite attractive.

Several versions of the husband-killing scenario flashed through Jiang Shuyue's mind.

Dalang took medicine?!

Old Wang next door was stealing kisses through a hole in the wall; a heartless wife and her lover plotted to murder her husband?!

Lost in thought, I heard Nangong Zeyue's voice in my ear.

"Moon Lady, let's sit in the carriage for a while."

"Um!"

Jiang Shuyue didn't want to listen to everyone's discussion anymore; these people would naturally disperse once the officials arrived.

Once inside the carriage, Nangong Zeyue gave Jiang Shuyue a reassuring look.

"Don't worry, Yue Niang. This has nothing to do with us. Those who are clamoring that we are responsible are just ignorant people. Most of our restaurant's customers are literate and reasonable people."

"I see."

Jiang Shuyue looked up and smiled, a warm feeling welling up in her heart.

In the event of an emergency, he stood in front of her without hesitation. He always helped her in every way, no matter how small.

Remembering what Qiuju had said, Jiang Shuyue looked up and saw him looking at her with a warm gaze.

When I first met him, he still had the unruliness of a young man and the carefree spirit of a wandering swordsman, but now he has become more mature.

Undeniably, he was very good to both her and Sui Sui. If she didn't have those concerns, she would love to try having a sweet romance with him.

Just as he was lost in thought, someone outside shouted, "Make way! The officials are here!"

Just as Jiang Shuyue was about to get up, a large hand with distinct knuckles pressed on her shoulder. "Yue Niang, don't go out. I'll just go to the government office. I'll come to the clinic to find you in a bit."

"Okay, go early and come back early."

As Nangong Zeyue left, the carriage curtain was lowered again, and Jiang Shuyue overheard the officials questioning the barbecue vendor about what had happened.

Officials began clearing the congested streets.

A moment later, the carriage started moving, leaving the noise behind.

Jiang Shuyue arrived at the clinic, where Yin Qiao was examining a pregnant woman in the backyard.

"Don't be nervous, madam, the baby is in a breech position. I'll teach you how to correct the position in a moment, and I'll make sure the baby can be repositioned before delivery."

Listening to Yin Qiao's methodical arrangements through the curtain, Jiang Shuyue smiled with satisfaction.

Among the female doctors, Yinqiao had an exceptional understanding of gynecology.

Push the door open and enter.

Jiang Shuyue asked the female doctors to put down their work and personally demonstrated the knee-chest position once again.

"Twice a day, each time for half an hour only. Do not slack off. Come back for a follow-up examination in five days."

The room was full of female doctors, so the pregnant woman wasn't embarrassed at all and learned every single movement.

"Thank you, doctor. I will remember this."

The pregnant woman's personal maid helped her out of bed.

Jiang Shuyue instructed everyone to disperse. When there were no patients in the clinic, the female doctors sat and read medical books.

When patients came, Jiang Shuyue would ask everyone to put down their books and listen to her explain the symptoms and treatment plans.

After several months of hands-on clinical teaching, she found that the female doctors were learning just as well as they had during the time she spent in the classroom discussing theories in her previous life.

Jiang Shuyue had just sat down when the pregnant woman came over after straightening her clothes.

Jiang Shuyue raised her eyes. "Is there anything else, Madam?"

"I want to ask..." The pregnant woman turned to her personal maid halfway through her sentence and said, "Go outside and wait for me in the carriage."

Seeing the maid walk away, the woman looked ashamed.

Jiang Shuyue roughly guessed what she wanted to ask.

"Doctor, the royal physician said that pregnant women should not have intercourse with their husbands. Is this true?"

"There is a risk of miscarriage if you have sex in the first three months. If your partner doesn't go all out and is gentle, it's actually fine."

Jiang Shuyue remained calm and explained in a soft voice.

Seeing the woman relax, she paused and said, "Madam, you have been having intercourse all along, and there have been no signs of miscarriage, have you? Your baby's position is incorrect, and it has nothing to do with your husband."

The woman was taken aback, then bowed slightly with gratitude in her eyes, "Thank you, doctor, for answering my questions and clearing up my doubts. You have finally relieved me of a great worry."

From the moment she became pregnant, her mother-in-law kept sending pretty maids into her room.

The family physician was an old man in the household, and she dared not trust him too much. She heard from her close female friends that the female doctors at Jishetang were highly skilled and could ensure the safety of both mother and child even in cases of difficult childbirth.

She maintained a close relationship with her husband after becoming pregnant, and although she had no discomfort, she was always worried about him.

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