Chapter 1086 Taking Over

"Since you are a coroner, you should continue to serve the government. Why did you think of applying to become a physician?"

Lin Yuesha told the coroner Huo not to be reserved; she wasn't interrogating him, but simply wanted to understand the situation.

"Madam Qi, you don't know this, but I have my reasons."

Coroner Huo sighed heavily, looking conflicted, but finally decided to tell the truth.

The Huo family has been in the profession of coroner for generations. The family not only has handwritten notes left by their ancestors, but also various medical books.

The first sentence in the coroner's notes is that to be a good coroner, one must understand medicine and pharmacy; one must first be a good doctor.

The Huo family had always adhered to the principle that both father and son worked in the government office and received a monthly salary, ensuring they had enough to eat and drink.

Originally, Huo Xing was content with the status quo and had long been used to being looked down upon and disliked.

"I have always believed that speaking up for the dead and upholding justice is a noble profession, even if it is not understood by others."

After Huo Xing finished speaking, his eyes reddened. He wiped away his tears with his sleeve and choked up, unable to continue.

The whole thing started with his daughter's marriage.

Huo the coroner loved his daughter dearly, but seeing that she was of marriageable age, he could no longer keep her.

Over the years, no one had come to propose marriage, so Huo, the coroner, had to spend money to find a matchmaker. After much persuasion, he finally got one to take on the job.

Half a year has passed in the blink of an eye, and there is still no news about the daughter's marriage. Even though the Huo family is willing to offer a large dowry, no one is interested in the daughter.

Huo, the coroner, knew perfectly well that his daughter was beautiful and kind, and shouldn't be dragged down by him, her father.

When Huo, the coroner, arrived at the matchmaker's house with gifts, he overheard the matchmaker and others discussing the matter before he even entered.

His words showed a deep disdain for his daughter, saying that with such a father and brother, she would only be a spinster for life. Who would want to marry such a jinx? Even the hooligans in the alley shook their heads upon hearing this.

Huo, the coroner, had never heard anyone speak so openly behind his back, and he immediately turned pale with anger.

"Young Madam, please give me a chance."

As he spoke, Huo, the coroner, knelt down again. He was proficient in medicine, familiar with herbs, and had even researched snake venom and other ailments. He could have changed careers and become a doctor.

"Coroner Huo, I have a question."

Lin Yuesha gestured for Huo Xing to stand up, and said bluntly, "You want to change careers? Is it because you think being a coroner is shameful and will affect your daughter's marriage prospects?"

“Mrs. Qi, that’s not how it is.”

Huo, the coroner, shook his head. How could a coroner look down on another coroner? In his mind, coroners were no different from constables in the yamen, just each had their own duties.

He changed careers for his daughter's marriage. Huo felt guilty, believing that he had dragged his daughter down, although his daughter never complained about it.

Huo Xing worked in the yamen for over twenty years, solving countless cases with the constables, seeking justice for the dead, and making murderers pay with their lives. He had no regrets.

The constant setbacks in his children's marriage prospects were the source of his anxiety and frustration.

"Have you considered that all the applicants are outstanding doctors from various regions? You are already at a disadvantage, and your chances of being selected are slim?"

Lin Yuesha wasn't trying to discourage Huo the coroner; she was simply stating the facts.

The profession of coroner has been disliked for a long time, and it will take a long time to change this situation.

Lin Yuesha could only think of improving the treatment of coroners and publicizing their deeds of punishing evil and promoting good, and seeking justice for the dead. This would require theatrical troupes to write stories and perform them in various places, gradually changing the people's views.

These are all things that need to be addressed in the future, but I didn't expect the conflicts to surface so quickly.

"Coroner Huo, you need not worry about your daughter's marriage."

Lin Yuesha took the initiative to offer to act as matchmaker for Huo the coroner's daughter, believing that the opportunity should not go to outsiders, so she chose one of the craftsmen in the fishing village.

"Thank you, Madam Qi!"

Upon learning this, the coroner expressed his gratitude once again, saying that his trip had not been in vain.

He was proud of his profession as a coroner, but because of his daughter's marriage, he couldn't think straight and had the idea of ​​changing careers. If he could marry his daughter off to a good family, he would have no more worries.

The selection of doctors was carried out in an orderly manner, and more than a dozen doctors were finally selected. They were all outstanding in all aspects and had good medical ethics.

Lin Yuesha instructed her subordinates to make follow-up arrangements according to the original plan, and then went to Huo Wu's house to bring his daughter Huo Xiaoyan to work in the fishing village.

Zhao, Tian Dali's wife, was the most familiar with the craftsmen in the fishing village. She was a second-time bride and had no problem with Huo Xiaoyan, so she took the initiative to take on all the tasks.

The universal healthcare program has been underway for several days, and the public's enthusiasm for it is growing. The people of Yingcheng wholeheartedly support it, believing that this initiative benefits the people.

Lin Yuesha had worried that someone might feign illness to cause trouble for the doctor at the clinic, but none of her worries came true.

The days quickly passed to the end of the second month of the lunar calendar. The large ship had already undergone sea trials and was scheduled to officially set sail the next day.

The fishing village was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, making it even more lively than during the Lunar New Year.

After the first list of those going to the open sea was released, Lu the carpenter and Zhang Daya packed their bags and got ready to board the ship the next morning.

After the large ship departs, Lin Yuesha will also leave Yingcheng for the capital. She is busy saying goodbye to her sisters, including Zhao Jingya.

“Miss, you have prepared too many gifts, and several carriages cannot hold them all. The master has already arranged for a caravan to transport them for you.”

Qingxing folded the clothes neatly and put them into the carriage. Behind the sliding door of the small table were teapots, teacups, and a treasure box, as the young lady and the master wanted to travel light.

Returning to the capital with gifts would indeed require several carriages; it wouldn't be appropriate to go back empty-handed.

The carriage was commissioned by Qi Heng and can be transformed into a spacious bed when the benches are opened, providing ample room to spend the night.

The master and servants were checking their luggage when someone from the guards came to report.

"What's up?"

Lin Yuesha had carefully stored away most of the jewelry that Qi Heng had given her in her jewelry box.

She gave all the other jewelry she obtained through trickery and deception to her capable relatives, such as Zhao and Xiaotu Niang Qian.

"A father and son arrived at the village entrance. They were dressed in rags and walked with a limp. They were said to have come from Wuzhou to seek justice from the young general."

The moment the father and son appeared at the village entrance, they immediately attracted the attention of the guards. The two looked quite pitiful, having been starving for several days.

The guards kindly gave them steamed buns, which the father and son wolfed down, only to choke on the cold, hard buns until their eyes rolled back in their head.

"The spring chill is still in the air, and it's still cold in the north. Have someone take them to change into warm clothes, give them some food and hot water, and we can talk about seeking justice later."

Lin Yuesha gave instructions to the guards, somewhat inexplicably.

This is the first time in over two years that someone has come to Yingcheng fishing village to file a complaint. Presumably, the father and son have made inquiries from various sources and are aware of the current situation.

Since she was seeking justice from Qi Heng, Lin Yuesha wanted to take a shortcut and pass the matter on to him.