Chapter 47 Going to the County to Treat Leg

Zhang Juexia and Ye Beixiu left the pharmacy and saw Ye Yunhai waiting anxiously at the door. Ye Yunhai hurried over to greet them, "Beixiu, hurry up. There's a carriage going to Shunhe County. I've arranged for them to take you there."

Ye Yunhai led them to the carriage, gave them some instructions, and then left.

Ye Beixiu and Zhang Juexia got on the carriage. After they sat down, the driver set off.

There were two other people in the carriage, and they nodded to each other as a greeting.

Zhang Juexia curiously lifted the carriage curtain and looked out.

"Is this the first time for the young lady to go to the county town?"

Zhang Juexia hurriedly lowered the curtain and lowered his head embarrassedly.

"Don't get me wrong, don't get me wrong. I'm Li Dong, a merchant." Li Dong pointed to the man sitting next to him. "His name is Zhao Long. We're together."

Ye Beixiu introduced himself to them and said that he went to Shunhe County to see a doctor.

"We are destined to be riding in the same carriage. We brothers will probably have to stay in Shunhe County for a while. If you need any help, please come to the Fulai Inn to find us."

Zhang Juexia listened to them chatting back and forth, and felt that these people had no guard at all.

It took about an hour to reach Shunhe County.

The driver took Zhang Juexia and Ye Beixiu to the gate of Deji Hall and collected thirty coins from each of them.

Li Dong and Zhao Long waved to them, and the carriage left.

Zhang Juexia stood at the door of Deji Hall, took a few deep breaths, and then walked in side by side with Ye Beixiu.

When the waiter learned they were looking for Doctor Liu Mingda, he specifically asked, "Are you from Jinshui Town? Are you here specifically to see Doctor Liu for your legs?"

"Yes, it is."

"Why are you here just now? Doctor Liu has been waiting for you for several days. Come with me!"

The waiter led them to the backyard and pointed to a room facing east. "Doctor Liu is inside. Go in!"

Zhang Juexia felt a little uneasy, and Ye Beixiu's hands were shaking. Just as the two of them were hesitating to move forward, someone in the room spoke, "Why don't you come in now that you're here? Don't you trust my medical skills?"

Zhang Juexia and Ye Beixiu looked at each other, encouraged each other, and walked towards Liu Mingda's room.

As soon as the door was opened, a burst of medicinal fragrance hit his nose. Liu Mingda said to Ye Beixiu, "Walk two circles in front of me."

Ye Beixiu did as he was told.

Liu Mingda's eyes were fixed on Ye Beixiu's legs until he shouted to stop, and then Ye Beixiu stopped.

Zhang Juexia asked with concern, "Doctor, is there any cure for my husband's leg?"

Liu Mingda glanced at her, pointed at Ye Beixiu and asked, "Is he your husband?"

"Um."

"This guy is very lucky, he married a good wife."

Liu Mingda's irrelevant answer made Zhang Juexia very anxious, "Doctor, can my husband's leg be cured?"

"Why are you so anxious, young lady? My junior brother told me about your situation a long time ago. I've been waiting for you here for several days. I'm not anxious at all, so why are you so anxious? Besides, his leg has been lame for so long, so these two days won't make a difference."

"Doctor, so you can cure my husband's leg?"

"When did I say it can't be cured? But I'm afraid your husband will have to suffer."

When Ye Beixiu heard that his leg could be cured, his voice became much happier. "As long as my leg is no longer lame, I'm willing to endure any amount of hardship."

"Young man, I think you've suffered so much that it's unfair. If you had been injured at the time, you should have sought medical treatment. Not only would your leg not have been lame for so long, but you wouldn't have suffered a second time. This body belongs to you, so you must be more careful in the future."

Ye Beixiu lowered his head and said, "Thank you, doctor. I won't do it again in the future."

"Where do you live?"

"We are from Yejia Village."

"I'm asking if you can settle down in the county town."

"We came straight to your place after getting off the carriage, without settling in."

"Your leg is so bad that you'll have to stay in my clinic for a few days. Since you have nowhere else to stay, why don't you stay here? I'll have someone clear out a room for you."

"Thank you, Doctor Liu, you are such a good man."

Liu Mingda waved his hand. "It's not like I don't want money, so don't keep thanking me. If you need anything, just come to Gan Cao. You can rest for a day today. I'll fix your bones tomorrow morning."

Licorice was the waiter who had just brought them in. He took them into a west wing room with two beds.

He also told them, "Our clinic has a separate kitchen. If you want to eat, just tell the cook and ask her to make it for you. But it will cost you money."

Zhang Juexia nodded to show his understanding.

Seeing that the two people in front of him were very calm, Gancao felt that he had finally met people who understood them. "Our boss is kind-hearted. Many people who come to him for treatment are from other places. That's why he came up with this idea to solve everyone's housing and food problems.

But some people just don't appreciate it and think that we, the shopkeepers, are just trying to make money from them.

They don't even think about the fact that you don't have to live in the clinic. Renting a room like ours outside would cost thirty cents a day, but we only charge fifteen cents a day.

As for meals, you can choose not to eat! We are not forcing you to eat here."

After Gancao's complaints, Zhang Juexia finally understood some of the rules of this clinic. It doesn't matter where you live, as long as it is convenient for treating illnesses.

After Gancao left, Zhang Juexia packed up quickly and went to the kitchen to ask the cook to buy some food.

Seeing that she was a stranger, the cook asked her, "Are you here to see Doctor Liu for treatment?"

"Um."

"Doctor Liu is a good doctor, you can rest assured and stay here! I will make you whatever you want to eat."

"What can you do?"

"Homely meal."

"What's the price?"

The cook slapped her thigh in frustration. "I was so caught up in talking that I forgot to get down to business. Don't worry, just enjoy your meal. The price is absolutely fair. If I charge you a penny more, Doctor Liu will have to kick me out if he finds out."

"Then make me two bowls of noodles, and add an egg to each bowl. How much is it?"

"Are the noodles made with mixed flour or white flour?"

"Mixed noodles!"

"Then ten cents a bowl. I'll add some vegetables and more oil when cooking."

Zhang Juexia estimated the price in his mind and felt that it was acceptable, so he asked the cook to make two bowls of noodles.

"I'll bring it to you later."

"Do you know where we live?"

"I'll just ask Licorice and find out."

Seeing that the cook was so considerate, Zhang Juexia returned to his room.