Su Muxi's visit to the Yong'an Prince's Mansion in the middle of the night did not alert her family.
Firstly, I was afraid my family would worry, and secondly, I was afraid I wouldn't be able to explain it clearly.
After breakfast, I went to the Shan Ci Tang as usual.
She thought that when she arrived there would be patients waiting for her to see her, but to her surprise, there were not only no patients, but not even a single person to get medicine.
Su Muxi looked at the manager of Shanci Hall, "Manager Liu, has no one come since we opened?"
Manager Liu looked somewhat troubled. After hesitating for a moment, he finally spoke, "Now everyone outside says that you, Miss, are vicious. Not only did you scheme to ruin the face of the Marquis of Anyang's daughter, but you also tried to seduce Young Master Pei... Women are afraid to come to your clinic, afraid of displeasing you and having their faces ruined. As for men, anyone with a wife, children, or elderly mother is not allowed to come, for fear that you will seduce them and thus incur the wrath of Prince Yong'an..."
Upon hearing this, Bai Zhi's pretty face turned bright red with anger.
"That's utter nonsense!"
"Are those people blind? Can't they even tell right from wrong?!"
"It's one thing for those who have never seen a prostitute to spout nonsense, but what about those who have actually sought medical treatment from prostitutes!"
"The young lady not only treated them for free, but even gave some people medicine for free. As a result, those people chose to believe the rumors outside rather than trust the young lady's character!"
"I think those people are all ingrates!"
"Miss, let's go! We'll never treat those people again!"
After Bai Zhi finished speaking angrily, she pulled Su Muxi and prepared to leave, but Su Muxi gently patted her hand.
"Alright, don't be angry. Not everyone in this world is ungrateful; they're just outnumbered."
As he spoke, he pointed to the vegetable basket placed in the corner.
It contained only some freshly picked fruits and vegetables; there were many kinds, but not much.
Manager Liu hurriedly said, "I found this at the door as soon as I opened this morning. I didn't know what to do, so I put it all together in a basket. There were also two bundles of firewood, which I had someone take to the backyard."
Su Muxi smiled and said, "These are all people's kind gestures. Eat what you can, don't waste it."
Upon hearing this, both Manager Liu and Bai Zhi understood what was going on.
These were sent by those who had previously received favors from Su Muxi.
Most of the people who came to Su Muxi for treatment were from poor families.
They were of low status and their words carried little weight. Even if they tried to explain for Su Muxi, no one would believe them. Feeling guilty about this, they sent some things over.
Just then, a very luxurious carriage stopped at the entrance of the Shanci Hall, and a woman dressed in a lake-blue dress stepped out of the carriage and walked in with an arrogant expression.
He looked around and finally fixed his gaze on Su Muxi's face.
"So you are Su Muxi?"
Before Su Muxi could answer, the woman spoke again.
"My young lady requests your presence; please follow me."
After saying that, he turned around and prepared to leave, but after taking two steps he realized that Su Muxi had not followed.
Turning around, he said displeasedly, "What? Can't you understand human language? I told you to keep up!"
Su Muxi coldly curled the corners of her lips, "Did I say I wanted to go with you? Judging from your extraordinary demeanor, your young lady must be someone I can't possibly reach, so I won't go to see her. Goodbye, young lady."
Bai Zhi rolled her eyes at the other woman. "She's just a maid, yet she acts more like a rich young lady. Who does she think she is, putting on such an arrogant show?"
"You! All of you!"
The maid pointed angrily at Su Muxi and Bai Zhi, "Do you even know who my young lady is! Being invited by my young lady is a blessing you've earned!"
Su Muxi frowned, her eyes revealing impatience. "It's none of my business who it is, and judging from your attitude, it doesn't seem like an invitation. Perhaps I'm not worthy of it."
"Bai Zhi, see the guests out!"
Just then, the carriage curtain was slowly lifted, and a woman dressed in white stepped out.
The woman was tall and slender, wearing a veil, and looked to be under twenty years old. Her beautiful eyes sparkled, and her every move exuded an innate nobility.
"Miss, why did you come downstairs?!"
The maidservant rushed forward to help, but was unexpectedly shoved away by the woman in white.
"Biyuan, I suppose I've spoiled you too much, which is why you treat people this way. I told you to properly invite Miss Su over, but what did you do?!"
The woman's voice was as melodious as a lark's, and her tone was calm yet carried a hint of authority.
The maid, Biyuan, said resentfully, "What is Miss's status? And what is Su Muxi's status? I've already been very polite to her!"
"You dare talk back! Apologize to Miss Su right now!"
The woman frowned slightly, and her voice became more stern.
Upon hearing this, Bi Yuan had no choice but to bow to Su Muxi, "Miss Su, I was very rude just now, please forgive me."
He was courteous and polite, but there was no sincerity in his words.
Su Muxi naturally wouldn't hold a grudge against a maid. There were plenty of people who treated her badly, and she was just a maid, nothing to worry about.
However, she found the woman in white in front of her rather intriguing.
Seeing that Su Muxi was curiously looking at her, the woman smiled and stepped forward to greet her, saying, "I am Shen Yaxin, and I have long admired Miss Su. I have come today to invite Miss Su to my residence for a chat. I wonder if Miss Su has the time?"
Shen Yaxin?!
"You are Shen Yaxin, the most talented woman in the capital?!" Bai Zhi exclaimed in surprise.
Bi Yuan said with a smug look on her face, "My young lady is the daughter of a Grand Secretary of the Hanlin Academy, the most talented woman in the capital!"
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