The sudden sound was like a thunderclap in my ears.
Wen Zhiyun looked up blankly and realized that it was the old man opposite him who was speaking.
He wore a smile and had a kind expression, a stark contrast to his initial arrogance and indifference.
But why?
Wen Zhiyun was timid, but not stupid. As an ordinary citizen, he had already used up half his luck to meet Wu Suowei. The constant setbacks in Fengjing were the reality of life.
The siblings had neither noble status nor a solid backing. Even the Jiang family was a distant relative, and they would not ask for help unless it was a critical moment.
How could someone teach for no reason, let alone take the initiative to come to your door and accept apprentices?
Wen Zhiyun bit her lower lip, her heart filled with unease, unable to utter a single word.
The old man remained unmoved, but the young man beside him became impatient.
“Hey, it’s a great blessing that my grandfather is willing to take you in. So many people want to enter the Wu family but can’t.” He said passionately and indignantly, “We are a family of doctors, and our family has served as imperial physicians for generations. If we miss you today, we will regret it even if we cry our hearts out.”
A prominent family, and the imperial physicians.
These two keywords once again left Wen Zhiyun stunned.
The old man, unable to bear it any longer, finally coughed lightly and said, "Shiyan, accepting disciples depends on fate. If the young doctor is unwilling, we cannot force him."
This statement attributes human scheming to chance and coincidence.
But Wen Zhiyun still didn't believe it. He glanced at his brother and sister, and sure enough, they were also full of doubt.
"I am indeed a physician in the palace, and the Wu family has its own reputation in Fengjing. I would not speak recklessly," the old man said slowly. "The reason I came here today is because I encountered a strange patient in the countryside. The person clearly has allergies, but he can still touch the allergens freely, which aroused my curiosity."
"After several inquiries, I learned that he had been treated at Wen's Medical Clinic and received your allergy medication, which enabled him to do whatever he wanted."
Then, Dr. Wu, who deeply admired talent, followed the young doctor to the clinic and personally tested him. After passing the test, he decided to take him on as an apprentice.
This sounds increasingly reasonable, but something still doesn't quite add up.
Physician Wu remained expressionless. "I was afraid you wouldn't believe me, so I even invited this patient over."
As he spoke, he gestured for his grandson to get up and called the middle-aged man sitting in the carriage down.
Upon seeing Wen Zhiyun, the man burst into tears and nearly knelt down to kowtow. “Divine Doctor, thanks to you I am no longer allergic to fruits and vegetables. This condition was truly deadly. For over thirty years, I only dared to eat steamed buns and rice. Only after meeting you, Divine Doctor, could I finally eat a bite of fruits and vegetables. I can die without regrets.”
Even though she had encountered this situation many times before, Wen Zhiyun still blushed deeply and said shyly, "No need to be polite... Your allergy is not severe enough to be treatable. If it were a serious case, we would be helpless."
The man wanted to say something more, but Wu Shiyan led him to a corner.
Physician Wu sighed, "Now, you won't suspect anything, will you?"
Wen Zhiyun was still immature, and her face turned even redder as she blushed, unsure of what to do.
"Alright, even a promising talent shouldn't be forced. I'll head back to my residence now. Here's our consultation fee. I hope the young doctor will consider it carefully to avoid future regrets." After saying this, he indeed left with the Wu family.
They came silently and left swiftly like the wind.
In the blink of an eye, Wen's Medical Clinic fell silent again.
If it weren't for the fifty taels of medical fee left on the table, Wen Zhiyun would have thought he was just daydreaming because he longed for his master so much.
Fourth Brother.
"Little Four".
Jiang Sheng and Zheng Ruqian, who had witnessed the whole thing, walked over and broke the silence. "I've heard of the Wu family at Jiuzhenfang. They have indeed practiced medicine for generations and have produced at least three imperial physicians. There's no way to fake that."
Most importantly, the Wu family and the Fang family were not on good terms; they were focused on medical research and never got involved in anything sinister.
They had no malicious intent, explained their motives for taking on apprentices, and coupled with their family's unique prestige, Physician Wu's credibility gradually increased.
Most importantly, On Ji-yoon is eager to improve his stagnant medical skills.
Almost the instant he confirmed with his brother and sister, he ran out of the clinic and caught up with the Wu family's carriage, which hadn't gone far.
“Master, your disciple is willing.” The boy immediately knelt down and kowtowed deeply.
With a satisfied smile, he arranged a time to learn medical skills, gave instructions on where to live, and then leisurely departed.
Wen Zhiyun got up and returned to the clinic with dust on his forehead.
"Did it work?" Zheng Ruqian asked first.
He nodded, his fair face filled with anticipation.
Jiang Sheng was feeling down, but she couldn't help but feel happy, like life was being injected into a stagnant pool, or like encountering fresh air when she was lacking oxygen.
They rallied their spirits and worked tirelessly until mid-afternoon, finally returning home as dusk fell.
Wen Zhiyun was going to the Wu family to study medicine, but he was worried about the patients at the Wen family clinic, so he thought about hiring a doctor to oversee the clinic.
Jiang Sheng went back and forth between the two Jiuzhenfang shops and found that the pastry business was almost fixed, with the daily sales volume being roughly the same. However, her surname pastries were gradually being recognized by the Fengjing family, and the profits were so high that they attracted attention.
With the lychees about to ripen, Zheng Ruqian was afraid that the business he had secured would be snatched away, so he racked his brains to prepare a backup plan.
All three of them were quite busy.
That's life. It's sad when someone is missing, but you can't stop doing what needs to be done.
Zhang Xianglian cooked dinner tonight as well. Compared to the usual mix of lean and fatty meat, there were more green vegetables, a few refreshing fruits and vegetables, and some delicate pastries.
Master Kong was also there, warmly greeting the children, "It's time to eat, it's time to eat. Don't be busy, you can get back to work after you finish eating."
Xu Mo finally looked up from his books, and Fang Heng also put away his long staff and long knife.
During the meal, it was inevitable that people would ask each other about what had happened that day.
Wen Zhiyun's eyes brightened, and she spoke with rare joy, "I've taken on a master, and I'm going to learn new medical techniques tomorrow."
The whole family was taken aback, and then quickly offered their congratulations.
"This is a good thing, Xiao Si, eat more." Fang Heng picked up some meat with his chopsticks and passed it over.
Only Xu Mo frowned slightly, looking at Jiang Sheng and Zheng Ruqian.
Normally, these two would have been chattering away, describing every shape of dog poop they'd ever seen, and it's impossible for them to have left out a single word about Xiao Si becoming an apprentice.
As expected, he was still unable to pull himself out of his grief over the loss of his loved ones.
"Second brother," Xu Mo could only call out his name, "Do you know what happened?"
Zheng Ruqian snapped out of his daze and quickly gave a brief account of what had happened at the Wen family clinic. He concluded by saying, "It is definitely someone from the Wu family. The whole story is well-founded, and even the patients were definitely treated by Xiao Si. It doesn't seem like a scheme."
Even assuming the worst, why would the Fang family scheme against Wen Zhiyun?
Their enemy is Fang Heng, and their target is Xu Mo. If they really wanted to harm the defenseless doctor, they would have a million ways to do so. Why bother getting involved with the Wu family?
It sounded very reasonable, and even Jiang Sheng came to her senses and nodded, while Wen Zhiyun was overjoyed.
"But," Xu Mo hesitated, "don't you think everything is unfolding too naturally?"
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