Chapter 249 Brother, you're so handsome!

No wonder this person was so arrogant, even saying that she would be unable to make a living.

Among the local officials, the head of a prefecture is the prefect, and below the prefecture and county are the county magistrates of each city.

It is said that the county magistrate is the parent official of the people of a city. But look at this Magistrate Cao, he is acting like a local tyrant in Haijin because of the trust of the imperial court.

Sheng Sheng frowned and asked Zijuan, "Cao Guanghu doesn't look like he needs to see a doctor, so it's his mother who needs to be treated?"

“This servant has also inquired about it,” Zijuan said. “The person who came to see the doctor is indeed Old Madam Cao. I heard that Old Madam Cao has been suffering from rheumatism for many years. When she heard that Doctor Shen had come to Haijin a while ago, Magistrate Cao personally went to visit her several times. However, her attitude when she came was... so Doctor Shen did not agree to see her.”

Zijuan didn't say it directly, but Shengsheng understood.

It must be because of a bad attitude.

No wonder Uncle Shen was reluctant to agree to his request. If he had been more polite, Uncle Shen would never have ignored him.

A filial son who repeatedly visited his elderly mother for medical treatment was also an official.

Many officials consider themselves superior and are unwilling to humble themselves. If Cao Guanghu had a good attitude and good character, Shen Jiaqing would have thought highly of this filial son, and Cao Guanghu wouldn't have come to arrange this free clinic today.

Today it just so happens that I ran into Sheng Sheng and Xie Yunqi. If Cao Guanghu were to say something like he can't make a living to an ordinary person another day, how would that person live?

They were fearless and unafraid of Cao Guanghu, but ordinary people, without any powerful backers, were afraid!

From time to time, the whispers of the people around them could be heard, all advising them not to provoke Cao Guanghu.

"Oh dear, young master and young lady, you mustn't provoke him! This man is formidable!"

"Yes, yes, otherwise let them cut in front of me and let Doctor Shen examine them first. We really can't afford to offend them."

"Yes, Miss, we common people know how hard Dr. Shen works. Don't get into a conflict with Magistrate Cao, it's not worth it!"

Xie Yunqi had recently been educated by Sheng Sheng about how difficult and desperate the lives of poor people are, and she was feeling sympathetic towards them, so she couldn't bear to hear such words.

With his fiery temper, if this were in the capital, he would have dragged the man back to the imperial prison on the spot and made him suffer.

However, this was in Haijin, not in the capital. Although Xie Yunqi was angry, he was not so angry that he lost his mind.

They came secretly for the Rejuvenating Grass; if they were too high-profile and people found out about it, it might cause unnecessary trouble.

They can let it go now, but once they get back, he can immediately complain to his father.

Thinking of this, Xie Yunqi restrained himself for a moment, then waved his hand and said, "Dr. Shen's free clinic is a great act of kindness, which I greatly admire. To support Dr. Shen, everyone who receives a free clinic from him today will receive free medicine, and I will pay the bill!"

The group fell silent for a moment, then burst into cheers after realizing Xie Yunqi wasn't joking.

"That's wonderful, what a kind person!"

"I knew it! From the first moment I saw this young master, I knew he was no ordinary person!"

Xie Yunqi's words immediately placed Cao Guanghu in a very delicate position.

Cao Guanghu is the magistrate of Haijin County. This miracle doctor's free clinic is a great thing for the people of Haijin City. As the magistrate, he should at least show his support, if not give it his full support.

Moreover, Haijin is considered wealthy, so it's impossible that there's no money in the warehouse.

But Cao Guanghu didn't make any response whatsoever.

It wouldn't have mattered if he hadn't said anything, but coincidentally, he also came to see Doctor Shen for a free consultation, and after he had displayed his official power, he ran into Xie Yunqi's "private party".

Where would that leave him, as the county magistrate?

Even a little kid is kinder than you. You, the county magistrate, not only do nothing to support their free clinic, but you also come here to show off your power. What are you trying to do?

Xie Yunqi raised her head and looked at Cao Guanghu provocatively. Seeing that Cao Guanghu's face had turned green, she was even happier.

"Oh, to add, it's not just today's medicine that I'll cover. For all the medicines prescribed by Doctor Shen during his free clinic today, I'll cover all the costs until you're completely cured!"

Upon hearing this, not only did Shen Jiaqing and the others treat him differently, but the people in the long queue also erupted in even louder noise.

Even Sheng Sheng looked at him with new respect. Xie Yunqi's move not only silenced those who harbored resentment but also severely humiliated Cao Guanghu, and even provided free medicine to those who couldn't afford it.

It seems that the Fifth Prince had been thinking about this idea for a while, because he hadn't said anything after she said that many people couldn't afford to go to the clinic.

She shouted loudly, "Brother, you're so handsome!!"

Xie Yunqi chuckled: "Hehe, really?"

"Yes, yes!" Sheng Sheng nodded repeatedly. "The man who pays the bill is the most handsome!"

Hehehe.

Xie Yunqi was so overwhelmed by his sister's praise and the people's gratitude that he felt like he was floating on air, and he just kept grinning like an idiot.

The money brought joy to the clinic that received income, the people who received medicinal herbs, and Xie Yunqi, who received praise.

The only one who was unhappy was Cao Guanghu.

Perhaps because Cao Guanghu wasn't wearing his official robes today, he didn't care about Cao Guanghu's dignity as an official and angrily stepped forward to question him: "What do you mean by this?"

What do I mean?

Xie Yunqi pulled a bulging money bag from his pocket, untied it, and shook out several gold ingots and scattered gold leaves, demonstrating with his actions, "Of course, it's to pay everyone!"

"You!" Cao Guanghu gritted his teeth. "Ignorant brat, you really are from a merchant family, reeking of money!"

Xie Yunqi's lavish spending further confirmed Cao Guanghu's suspicion that they were just young masters and ladies from wealthy families. He grew increasingly disdainful and couldn't wait to teach them a lesson, but was interrupted by the old woman who had been sitting in the sedan chair.

"alright."

An old, deep voice came from inside the sedan chair, and an old woman stepped out of the sedan chair with the help of her maid.

Although the old woman was old, her demeanor was not affected in the slightest, and she looked even more like an official than Cao Guanghu.

Sheng Sheng's gaze was drawn to Old Madam Cao.

Old Madam Cao glanced at them, seemingly looking down on the merchant family with undisguised contempt in her eyes.

Why waste time arguing with them? Have you forgotten who you are?

As soon as Madam Cao came down, Cao Guanghu fell silent.