The next day, Guan Ying got ready as soon as it was light and took a carriage to go to her shift.
The female physician's clinic was located south of Xihua Gate, across the street from the Silver Workshop, and north of the Imperial Seal Bureau. To enter the palace, one could simply enter through Xihua Gate, which was very convenient.
Besides treating the nobles in the palace, the female physicians would also hold several free clinics each month to provide medical care to the common people. Every winter and spring, they would also brew and distribute medicinal soups to those in need to prevent and control epidemics.
As for others who want to invite female doctors to their homes for treatment, Song Xibai does not stop them, but also states that he cannot use his power to force people, and whether or not to go is up to the female doctors to decide.
Therefore, Guan Ying was not worried at all that the princess's residence would dare to cause trouble.
The female physician did not usually attend court. She went to her office at dawn and finished her shift at dusk. After nightfall, three people were on duty, and the arrangements were made exceptionally well.
However, since the women's clinic was staffed entirely by women, for their safety, Song Xibai ordered the guards to patrol the area in shifts from the very beginning.
Guan Ying got off the carriage and was instructing the driver to bring Ding Gui his favorite fried dough sticks on the way back when she suddenly heard a sound.
She looked up and saw a small squad of guards walking towards her from the north.
The man in the lead, who was overweight and slightly balding on top, was none other than her ex-husband, Meng Liang.
When Meng Liang saw her, he paused for a few seconds, then walked over as if he wanted to greet her.
Guan Ying didn't even glance at him before turning and entering the building.
Meng Liang froze in place.
He stared at Guan Ying's straight back, speechless for a long time.
So many years have passed, and I am completely different from what I was back then, but Guan Ying still looks the same as when we got married.
Looking at Guan Ying's official robes, Meng Liang asked himself: Was my choice wrong back then?
He thought of the chaotic atmosphere in the mansion, Guan Ying's gentleness and virtue, and Rong Hua's arrogance and stinginess. He doubted his choice countless times.
But time cannot be turned back, and he can never go back to the way things were.
Now he and Guan Ying are like strangers, and his relationship with Ronghua is only superficial. The affairs of the manor are causing him endless worries, and he spends his days drowning his sorrows in alcohol.
He wanted to go back to the way things were before.
Meng Liang tugged at his collar, a greedy glint in his eyes.
As long as I can achieve great things, I can get whatever I want, right?
With a quick glance, Meng Liang beckoned to his subordinate: "Go, send a reply to the people at the Marquis of Chengen's residence, and tell them that I have agreed."
The seemingly peaceful and tranquil capital city harbors hidden undercurrents.
When news of the Emperor Emeritus and Empress Dowager leaving the capital spread, Meng Liang knew that his opportunity had arrived.
Three months later, everything changed.
After the emperor was poisoned, Meng Liang, acting on a message from the Marquis of Chengen, led his men to guard Zhengyang Gate, intending to stop anyone from entering the palace.
Just as he was lost in his dream, an arrow pierced through all obstacles and appeared before him.
One arrow shot him off his horse.
The soldiers were in an uproar and panicked, and were quickly shot dead.
Meng Liang lay in a pool of blood, watching the princess in full military uniform lead her troops into the palace gates.
He was terrified and wanted to shout out his identity.
He is Ronghua's husband, the prince consort, and the eldest princess's uncle!
But amidst the sounds of battle, who would notice him?
Yes, there are.
A soldier rushed over, saw his attire, his eyes lit up, drew his sword, cut off his head, and hung it on the saddle.
"Grandpa's life of wealth and luxury is finally here! Hahaha!"
Before Meng Liang died, his last thought was...
My wealth and glory...
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