Chapter 309: Kidnap and run away
Time was of the essence, and Lin Yuesha didn't have time to explain much to the servants. She went to Qingxing to explain the situation.
"Qingxing, you must deliver this message to Brother Yun. I don't want Sister Hongtao to have any regrets if anything goes wrong."
Lin Yuesha dabbed at the corner of her eye with a handkerchief, her eyes red.
If there's any fault, it's the bearded man's. He went out of his way to give Red Peach silk flowers, only to stage a hero-saves-the-damsel-in-distress act. Perhaps all of this was ultimately a misplaced favor.
"Miss, please rest assured, I will definitely convey this message."
Qingxing raised her hand in assurance, thinking to herself, she really didn't expect Bai Ying to have such skills, making a girl so devoted to him that she wouldn't marry anyone else. Even if it was just out of pity for the girl's sincere feelings, she couldn't help but help.
Besides, the master is at home; once the young lady leaves, she can simply ask for instructions.
"Bai Cha, come with me to the clinic to see Doctor Yan."
Hongliu arrived by carriage, and Lin Yuesha, without saying a word, pulled Baicha along. Her mind was in turmoil, and that was all she could think of.
"Miss, I have some medicine for your wounds."
Bai Cha shook the small package in her hand and nimbly boarded the carriage. The bottle of medicine she carried was the one Jiang Baozhu had bought at a high price when she was injured saving Jiang Baozhu last time. It was even better than the medicine from Jishetang, and it stopped the bleeding immediately.
Just in case, I brought white tea with me.
"White tea, you're so thoughtful."
Lin Yuesha smiled bitterly; she had overlooked this point. Upon hearing that Hongtao was on her last breath, her mind went blank, then jumbled, leaving her almost unable to think.
All of this happened so suddenly, catching everyone off guard.
"Miss, you only have Bai Cha by your side. Shall I accompany you?"
Seeing this, Qi'er also wanted to chase after them and get on the carriage, but Lin Yuesha stopped her.
Qingxing and Qi'er are both capable and can handle things. There must be someone at home in case Granny Lin comes to cause trouble. There needs to be someone who can speak up and appease that old woman.
Bai Cha told the driver the location, and the carriage headed straight for the small clinic where Doctor Yan worked.
"I didn't expect Red Peach to be such a fiery person. If she hadn't resisted so fiercely, things wouldn't have come to this..."
Hongliu sighed, "Now that things have come to this, there's no point in saying anything else."
"Sister Hongliu, Sister Hongtao told me that she is a servant born into the Prince's household and has family members around. Did Sister Hongtao's family agree to let Granny Xiao take her out?"
Lin Yuesha composed herself. Unlike maids like Hongtao and Longjing who had no family members who were sold, Hongtao's entire family was making a living in the Prince's mansion. Lin Yuesha asked this question to find out if Hongtao's family had been implicated.
"Sigh, that family is just hoping to get rid of Hongtao."
Hongliu pursed her lips. Hongtao's actions were problematic, but as family members, she only thought of herself in times of crisis. Hongtao's father and elder brother even applauded the Prince of Zhenbei's handling of the matter, shouting that such shameless people should be beaten to death, wrapped in straw mats and thrown out, because living them would only bring shame to them.
“It is truly disheartening for a relative to say such a thing.”
That's how things are in the Prince's Mansion. The servants born into the family have even less freedom. Generation after generation, they've been servants of the Prince's Mansion. For their own benefit, how could they dare to offend the Prince of Zhenbei, for fear of being implicated by Hongtao?
Lin Yuesha inquired about Hongtao's condition and felt a chill in her heart. She rushed over with Doctor Yan, wondering if there was still any chance to salvage the situation.
As they were talking, pedestrians arrived at the clinic. There was a long queue at the entrance, with at least a hundred people, and it was impossible to squeeze in.
"Hey, those who just arrived, go to the back of the line!"
When the crowd saw Lin Yuesha pushing forward, they immediately shouted that they should kick her out of line.
"Are you blind? Can't you see how many people are queuing up?"
The elderly woman at the front of the crowd had a loud voice. It was almost her turn, so she had to keep a close eye on who would shamelessly squeeze in front of her.
Lin Yuesha rubbed her temples, feeling utterly overwhelmed.
The patients chatted and ate melon seeds, all because they had heard that Dr. Yan had actually won against the doctor from Jishetang in a medical contest, and that the consultation fee was low, so they rushed over to join in the fun.
The back door of the clinic was closed, so Lin Yuesha had to go around to the front hall.
She gave Bai Cha a wink, and Bai Cha immediately understood. She took out a small piece of silver from her purse and stuffed it into the hand of the old lady in the front row. Without saying a word, her purpose was self-evident.
"That stuffed dish, that scoundrel, we've been queuing for an hour!"
Upon seeing this, the people in the back row immediately started making a fuss.
The loud old woman squeezed the silver coins, then immediately beamed with joy. She turned around and glared angrily at the people shouting in the back row, "What are you yelling about? This is my relative, who came with me to see the doctor!"
Seeing that some people were still whispering, the old woman added, "Didn't you see they came in a horse-drawn carriage? They came all the way from out of town. What a filial child!"
Now, those who were still complaining in the back row fell silent. Since their relatives had come to accompany them to the doctor, no one could find fault with them.
With lives at stake, Lin Yuesha could only silently apologize to the people in line before pulling Dr. Yan along and trying to run out.
"What's the rush?"
As Dr. Yan was packing her medical kit, Bai Cha took over, and Lin Yuesha and Hong Liu, without saying a word, worked together to abduct Dr. Yan to the carriage.
The group worked together seamlessly and efficiently, and by the time Doctor Yan realized what was happening, the carriage was already quite a distance from the clinic.
The old woman, having received the money, stood there dumbfounded. Noticing the malicious gazes from all directions, she pouted and tried to slip away.
"Auntie, wasn't this your relative who came all the way from afar to accompany you to your doctor's appointment? Why did they leave you behind and run off with Dr. Yan?"
Someone sneered and asked sharply, arms crossed.
Well, now everyone's been waiting for nothing.
"this……"
The old woman couldn't answer, so she grabbed her bundle and fled. It wasn't easy to keep such a small amount of silver, but luckily she got away quickly!
Inside the carriage, after realizing what had happened, Doctor Yan calmly took a sip of tea and looked at Lin Yuesha, saying, "I didn't know you had changed professions and started a business of robbery."
Without offering a single explanation, she directly abducted the person, and the female doctor Yan looked displeased.
"Dr. Yan, Sister Yan, I was in the wrong in this matter, and I apologize to you."
Lin Yuesha smiled apologetically and asked Doctor Yan to examine her. It was a long story, and Doctor Yan was a cold and aloof person. If she refused, Lin Yuesha didn't have time to waste. She had no choice but to resort to this tactic.
On the way to the courtyard where Hongtao was, Lin Yuesha took the time to carefully explain.
"I'll see you, I don't want payment, but how do you plan to repay this favor?"
After listening, Dr. Yan remained silent for a while before finally agreeing.
Doctors are supposed to have the heart of parents, but she didn't. She just wanted to be free and not be bound by anything. Otherwise, she wouldn't have gone to the north. She just wanted to live according to her own wishes.
She could accept Lin Yuesha's way of inviting people, but it couldn't be without its benefits.
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