Upon hearing this, Shen Cang couldn't help but feel a surge of anticipation.

Even Shen Qiyin, his daughter, has been granted the title of Lady of the Township. Just because of her merit in treating the Third Young Master Wei, His Majesty should also show some appreciation to him, her father, right?

Even if he doesn't get promoted, it shouldn't be difficult for him to be reinstated to his original position.

Thinking of this, Shen Cang suppressed his joy and said, "What news is it? Please tell me, sir."

"When I left the palace, I happened to run into Director Du of the Imperial Medical Academy. He learned that I had come to your residence to deliver an imperial decree, so he asked me to pass on a message to you, so that he wouldn't have to send someone else on the way."

Upon hearing that it concerned Chief Physician Du, Shen Cang felt even more certain, thinking that it was highly likely that he would be reinstated as the imperial physician.

Unexpectedly, E Mingfu immediately followed up with, "Director Du said that starting tomorrow, you no longer need to go to the Imperial Hospital for duty."

A buzzing sound went through Shen Cang's mind.

Madam Shen then asked in a whimsical tone, "If you're not going to work at the Imperial Hospital, where are you going?"

E Mingfu smiled politely: "Go wherever you want."

Madam Shen then realized that something was amiss with those words.

"Father-in-law, what do you mean...?"

“Hey, that’s not what I meant. I was just relaying a message from Headmaster Du.” E Mingfu seemed to recall something before continuing, “Headmaster Du said that Physician Shen… oh no, I mean Master Shen.”

Shen Cang's face turned pale.

E Mingfu, however, acted as if he hadn't seen it and continued, "Director Du said that these days, Master Shen has been taking leave at home and not going to work at the Imperial Hospital. The work that originally belonged to you has fallen on other people's shoulders, but your salary will not be given to them. No one would be happy about that."

"Nowadays, there are many complaints about this in the Imperial Medical Academy. He had no choice but to resort to this tactic in order to appease the public. I hope you can understand his predicament."

"However, he said that Mr. Shen's medical skills are unparalleled and will not go to waste."

"That's all that Chief Du said. Now that I've delivered my message, I should take my leave."

After finishing his sentence, E Mingfu walked out.

Shen Cang and Madam Shen were still in shock and dismay and hadn't recovered yet, so they couldn't care less about anything else.

However, Shen Qiyin escorted E Mingfu all the way to the gate.

When she returned, she found Shen Cang arguing fiercely with Old Madam Shen.

Madam Shen complained that Shen Cang had lied to her. He had clearly said he was going to the Imperial Hospital to work, but he had been on leave all along. Only then did she realize that he had probably been fooling around with Jiang Wan in that courtyard all this time.

Shen Cang, on the other hand, accused Old Madam Shen of being lax in managing the household. He argued that if it weren't for the affair between Aunt Zhou and someone else, he wouldn't have been afraid of being ridiculed instead of taking a job!

The mother and son argued fiercely, their faces red and necks thick. Madam Shen clearly resented Shen Cang because of Jiang Wan's matter, but seeing how angry he was, she felt no pleasure at all. Instead, she unconsciously began to resent the old lady as well.

"Alright, stop arguing," Madam Shen said, trying to stop their endless quarrel. "Old Madam should also think more positively. What does it matter whether Master is on duty or not? His Majesty has already given us so much silver."

Shen Xiyin happened to hear this sentence when she reached the door.

With this one sentence, Madam Shen successfully silenced both Shen Cang and Old Madam Shen.

Looking at the large box of silver, Shen Cang said thoughtfully, "I heard that the annual salary of the village lord is sixty taels, not to mention the extra rice and brocade."

Upon hearing this, Madam Shen's eyes immediately lit up: "That's wonderful?!"

Madam Shen: "In this way, the household's income will increase again."

"In addition, I asked my father's old friend to help me do some business. We've already made some money, and it will continue to grow. It's more than enough for our family to live on."

"Even if the master loses his job at the Imperial Hospital, he is not afraid. Why argue about this matter and ruin the harmony of the family?"