Chapter 37 Old Friends
The county magistrate could not determine whether Meng Mingshu's words were true or false.
What's more, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had just been assassinated, and there are many people trying to take advantage of the situation.
Even if the county magistrate calls a doctor, he must conduct a thorough investigation, just to be safe.
So he would not take Meng Mingshu out, but would only ask the people in the East Palace.
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"Who among you is Doctor Wang from Ren De Hall?"
The old doctor who had just been chatting with Meng Mingshu showed a happy expression: "Sir, it is me."
"I heard that you are good at medicine?"
Doctor Wang nodded:
"I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it, but I have been practicing medicine in Sui County for more than 40 years. My family has been practicing medicine in Sui County for generations, starting from my ancestors."
"Now my two grandsons are also practicing medicine with me."
The noble person must be accompanied by a doctor.
Either the accompanying doctor was also injured, or there were not enough required staff.
Doctor Wang guessed it should be the latter.
But even if it's just helping out, it's a great thing.
Not to mention the rewards that will be given afterwards, leaving a good impression on the county magistrate will also be beneficial to the future development of the clinic.
"Just wait. If what you say is true, you will have your chance."
Doctor Wang quickly knelt down and nodded, realizing that he had passed the first hurdle.
After that, I will check his family's background.
Meng Mingshu was listening nearby.
I thought that Doctor Wang was a smart man.
Xiao Yan had just been assassinated, so when choosing a doctor, medical skills were important, but a clean background was more important.
Doctor Wang did not talk about his medical skills. Instead, he emphasized to the county magistrate how long he had been rooted in Sui County.
He has been practicing medicine in Sui County for more than 40 years and has relatives at home, so the risk of him being an accomplice of the assassin is extremely small.
If Meng Mingshu were the county magistrate, she would also choose such a folk doctor.
Afterwards, the county magistrate went to question the two men again before leaving the prison.
Doctor Wang leaned against the wall and started chatting with Meng Mingshu again.
Meng Mingshu also wanted to talk to Doctor Wang.
No one around Xiao Yan had ever seen her and Tuan'er.
The only one who could tell the difference between mother and daughter was Xiao Yan.
Meng Mingshu didn't know what Xiao Yan's current situation was.
Therefore, people like Doctor Wang who can have contact with Xiao Yan are particularly important.
If there is no result from the county magistrate, Doctor Wang's approach might be a breakthrough.
And this Doctor Wang is obviously a brave man.
"Girl, what you just said is true. Are you really related to that noble man?"
"How did you end up here in Sui County?"
Doctor Wang was obviously curious.
Meng Mingshu said:
"I'm not a wanderer, I'm from Chongzhou Prefecture."
Meng Mingshu talked about her and Xiao Yan's affairs, omitting a lot of things.
Just say they separated unexpectedly.
As Meng Mingshu expected, Doctor Wang was obviously moved after listening to it.
Ambitious people will not miss any opportunity, even if it means taking some risks.
"Miss Meng, do you have any tokens on you? If so, if I can get close to you, I can help you."
Meng Mingshu nodded. This was exactly what she was waiting for.
"Aren't you afraid that I'm lying?"
Meng Mingshu asked tentatively.
Doctor Wang shook his head: "If it is a message, I dare not. After all, I am afraid that even the county magistrate would not dare to deliver a message for you."
As a county magistrate, the best thing is not to make mistakes.
"But if you only take the token, there will be no risk to me."
If what Meng Mingshu said is true, you will be able to recognize it.
As the person who contributed in the middle, his contribution will only be greater, and he may even be able to go to the capital in the future.
If what Meng Mingshu said was false, the nobleman would naturally not notice it.
He won't lose anything.
Meng Mingshu smiled. Doctor Wang was indeed a very clear-headed person.
Meng Mingshu took the dragon-patterned jade pendant from Tuan'er's neck.
"This was a gift from him when we got married. Doctor Wang, please wear it around your waist somewhere conspicuous."
Doctor Wang took the thing, looked at it again and again, and was a little shocked.
He doesn't know the value of jade and doesn't know much about it.
But when he held the jade pendant in his hand, he could still tell at a glance that it was of great value.
I also believed Meng Mingshu's words a little more.
"Miss, the county magistrate may have heard what you said just now and will go to verify it.
But if they can't help you, young lady, do you want me to help redeem you and your child?"
The old doctor had said before that in order to get out of this prison, the family would need to pay a ransom.
"Okay, thank you for your help."
After saying that, Meng Mingshu took out a silver note from her pocket and handed it to Doctor Wang.
Doctor Wang shook his head and refused.
"You take it."
Doctor Wang refused twice but finally accepted the banknote.
"The girl's guards?"
Meng Mingshu: "Is it inconvenient?"
Doctor Wang nodded:
"There are too many people, the yamen runners won't let anyone go."
Meng Mingshu nodded: "Okay."
Then wait until she gets out, and then think of a way to redeem these guards.
Although Meng Mingshu knew in her heart that she shouldn't have come to Sui County yesterday.
But now that it has happened, she won't think about it anymore.
Now he's in jail, but at least he's made some progress.
As long as Doctor Wang could go to Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan would definitely be able to recognize the jade pendant, and it wouldn't be considered a detour.
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“Send someone to verify the details of those doctors.
If there is no problem, release them from prison and bring them to the nobleman."
After the county magistrate finished speaking, he thought of the woman he saw in prison today.
Although the woman was in prison, she still looked outstanding and her temperament was different from that of ordinary people.
Thinking of this, County Magistrate Zeng stood up again and decided to ask to see the people around His Highness.
"Little eunuch, is Eunuch Liu here?"
"Eunuch Liu is busy right now."
"What about Lord Li who is beside His Highness?"
"His Highness was assassinated and shot by an arrow. All of us are in danger. Who has time to spare?"
"Master Zeng, if you have something to say, please tell me."
County Magistrate Zeng did not dare to get angry at the young eunuch's attitude.
Who asked her to work in the Eastern Palace and have a godfather like Liu Zongguan?
Although he is a county magistrate, he has no hope of promotion in this life.
"Someone said today that he was an old friend of Your Highness..."
Before County Magistrate Zeng could finish his words, the young eunuch interrupted him:
"Master Zeng, do you know what time it is now? You actually dare to say such things."
"What old friend? I'm afraid he's an assassin. I'll detain him and interrogate him."
The young eunuch did not know the purpose of the prince's visit.
I just thought he was here for a secret visit.
County Magistrate Zeng nodded repeatedly and then withdrew.
After returning to the residence, the subordinate asked cautiously:
"Should we send someone to torture that woman?"
County Magistrate Zeng shook his head:
"Never mind. It's better to do less than more. The more you do, the more mistakes you make. The less you do, the fewer mistakes you make."
"If an assassin really appeared, it would be a problem for me. I am already at this age and there is no hope of promotion."
"I don't know how many years I can live, but I just want to keep my position as county magistrate."
"How are the doctors doing?"
"They are all clean and have no problems."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, I have sent people to check it carefully several times."
"Well, then let the person out and send him over."
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