Chapter 885 A Dream of Youth 417
Autumn is deepening and the days are getting warmer.
Xie Ning took some time to check the accounts at Yunxia Pharmacy and take a look at its business operations.
Deng Yin went to another place to open a pharmacy, and the pharmacy in the capital was taken over by the Qiu family. The Qiu family was a shrew, and her limp had improved a lot under Xie Ning's treatment. Now, as long as she doesn't walk fast, it's basically unnoticeable.
Seeing Xie Ning arrive, he quickly came forward to greet him, "Master, you've arrived."
There were quite a few patients in the pharmacy at this time, and almost all of them knew Xie Ning, so they greeted him warmly. However, a girl wearing a purple robe with cloud and crane patterns immediately sat up straight.
She secretly glanced at Xie Ning out of the corner of her eye, and only after Xie Ning went up to the second floor did she quietly ask the doctor who had treated her, "Is that your master?"
Deng Yue'er styled her hair in a woman's bun. Hearing the girl's strange tone, she couldn't help but smile, gently fiddling with a needle in her hand. "She's our boss."
The tall, strong girl didn't know the difference between an owner and a master; she just knew that this pharmacy belonged to Xie Ning, so it seemed she hadn't come to the wrong place.
"Then I need to see your boss." The tone was slightly commanding.
Deng Yue'er didn't feel uncomfortable, after all, the other party might not have done it on purpose, it was just that they usually spoke in this tone.
"Please bear with us, young lady. Our master is very busy and it is inconvenient for him to receive guests." When Xie Ning was in the capital, it was already quite good that he could spare half a day a month to check the accounts.
It's not like anyone can just say they want to see you and then do so.
When Qiu came down to get something, she overheard the conversation between the two. Her heart tightened, and her gaze fell on the red agate necklace the girl was wearing. She was a connoisseur and knew that this person must come from an extraordinary background.
Therefore, when handing the account books downstairs to Xie Ning, this matter was mentioned.
"Then bring her up here."
Xie Ning sat by the window, and with a glance to the side, she could see the bustling crowd below, with shouts and calls of vendors filling the air.
The little princess of Wumeng Kingdom who stayed in the capital still carries some weight.
The sound of footsteps rang out, and Xie Ning stood up and gave a slight bow, "Princess Yuanyue."
Yuan Yue originally intended to sit directly opposite Xie Ning, but seeing Xie Ning bow, she stopped and returned the bow. The two were different forms of etiquette, but both were expressions of mutual respect.
"I remember the last time I saw Lord Xie was at His Majesty's wedding banquet in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and I didn't even get to say a word to him." Princess Yuanyue's Mandarin had a slightly strange accent, but it was still understandable.
Xie Ning gestured for the other person to sit down, and then began to prepare tea. "May I ask what business Princess Yuanyue has with me?"
Yuan Yue's gaze followed Xie Ning's hand movements, and she secretly sighed at the refinement of the people of the Great Zhou. "Yuan Yue wishes to become Xie Ning's apprentice and learn medicine!"
Xie Ning paused in his work and said apologetically, "Thank you for your kindness, Princess. However, I am currently serving as an official in the court and no longer have much time to manage medical matters. Moreover, I am too busy with other matters to teach the Princess medical skills."
"If the princess truly wishes to study medicine, I can recommend one or two individuals to teach her."
Was it for her sake, or truly for medical treatment? Or for some other purpose?
Yuan Yue placed her hands on the low table and stared intently into Xie Ning's clear eyes. "But Yuan Yue came here specifically for Lord Xie."
"I've heard about your deeds. You were the first female official in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and unlike ordinary civil officials who are weak and bookish, you can write well, fight on horseback, and more importantly, you killed Xiao Si!"
Did you know? Xiao Si was a brave warrior of the Northern Jin Kingdom. He had slain countless heads, yet he died at your hands. It's truly... gratifying!
Yuan Yue laughed for a long time, then her face suddenly darkened, and she continued, "Xiao Si killed my sister, he deserves to die."
Her elder sister was a beauty that her grandfather presented to the emperor of the Northern Jin Dynasty, but she died at the hands of Xiao Si. No one remembers her elder sister, but Yuan Yue will always remember her.
Xie Ning looked at the overturned teacup and silently took out a handkerchief to wipe her hands.
Yuan Yue then realized she had been too excited and awkwardly withdrew her hand. However, Xie Ning was not displeased and simply nodded in agreement, "He deserves to die."
She holds grudges; that knife wound hurt so much, she had to get it back no matter what.
However, there seems to be no connection between the two questions: "Why does Princess Yuanyue want to become my disciple?"
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