A lot of people gathered outside the Meng Mansion, and soon, two circles of people had formed.
In the middle stood four farmers dressed simply, three men and one woman. There were two people lying on the ground, one man and one woman, a middle-aged man and an old woman, both lying on spring stools.
Several people were shouting loudly, complaining to the people around who were watching the excitement.
"My mother slipped and broke her leg when she came down from the mountain to cut firewood a few days ago. She met a doctor who said he could cure it, but it became ulcerated within a few days! This leg is gone!" A man cried bitterly.
The old woman lying on the ground was hunched over, her face was tired and pale, and her calves were bulging due to bandages.
"My husband works at the dock. He caught a cold somehow and has been complaining of a headache. The doctor said he would cure it, but he didn't get better after taking medicine for a few days, and the doctor disappeared! Our whole family depends on him for survival. What should we do?" said a young woman, wiping away tears.
Everyone looked in the direction she asked. The man on the ground was covering his head with his hands, looking extremely painful. His face was pale and his shirt was soaked with sweat.
The other two men standing were crying breathlessly, their faces filled with anger. One of them said, "My father had a simple stomachache, but he took the medicine he prescribed and died the next day!"
"My father is still lying in the mourning hall. If you don't believe me, you can go and see! I wish that the black-hearted doctor would pay for my father's life!" Another man's eyes were wide open, and he was extremely angry.
The people around listened to it and started talking about it. At this time, the door of Meng Mansion opened and a man walked out.
Everyone saw him and greeted him, "Master Meng."
Meng Linghan bowed slightly in return, then turned his gaze to the people in the middle.
"Master Meng." The man who had been crying for his old mother stepped forward, his face timid, but he still stepped forward with courage and bowed, saying, "This matter has nothing to do with Master Meng. Please hand over that black-hearted doctor. We want an explanation."
Someone took the lead, and several others followed suit.
Meng Linghan frowned slightly and asked patiently what happened.
Several people recounted the entire story, pointing at the people on the ground. The patients were all lying on the ground, so it couldn't be fake.
Meng Linghan pondered for a moment, then said slowly, "Why don't you all follow me into the mansion and wait for a while? There might be some misunderstanding."
Chi Yu came to the mansion yesterday. He sent someone to check and found that the doctor who came from the south was indeed good, so he dared to let him treat his daughter.
But looking at these crying people, Meng Linghan couldn't help but hesitate. He whispered a few words to Wang Shi, and the latter took the order and left.
No matter what, since it concerns the life and health of his daughter and the people, he has to send someone to investigate again.
When they heard what he said, they thought he was going to protect Chi Yu, so they refused and simply sat down in front of the mansion gate.
He said that if he didn't hand over Chi Yu, he would report him to the government office as well.
Meng Linghan had no choice but to ask someone to invite Chi Yu over.
Meng Junyao, who had heard that a famous doctor was coming to treat Xingxing, had just arrived at Lanyue Pavilion when he heard that something had happened. After rushing over and hearing what had happened, he couldn't help but get angry.
Jiang Ling, who had come over at some point, suddenly spoke up and whispered, "Ling'er has a question, but I'm not sure if I should ask it or not."
Meng Linghan turned sideways, indicating that she could speak freely.
"The day before yesterday, I went to the west of the city to buy some snacks, and I think I saw this Doctor Chi." Jiang Ling said softly, "He was in a nearby alley with a man who looked like a servant. I only caught a quick glimpse of him, and he wasn't dressed like this that day, so I didn't dare recognize him."
It was true that she went to buy some snacks, but she didn't see it.
Jiang Ling had a look of confusion on her face, as if she was really wondering whether the two were the same person.
Lying is so easy now, she thought.
Meng Linghan frowned and wanted to ask more questions, but he saw Chi Yu coming with his hands behind his back. He stopped talking and told him the current situation.
But when the farmers saw him, they started yelling and cursing at him as if he were a rat crossing the street, and they wanted to eat him up.
Chi Yu didn't even frown as he said respectfully, "I didn't treat them."
Several people began to confront him and the situation got out of control.
Jiang Ling glanced at Meng Junyao who was hurried away, couldn't help but smile, and walked back leisurely.
Well, her part is done, and she doesn’t need to worry about the rest.
Her cousin was extremely smart and loved Xingxing very much. I think when he heard what she just said, he would think of the conversation he "accidentally" overheard yesterday, and he would go and check it out himself.
She had chosen those people well. She would not be so stupid as to point at Chi Yu and say that he was here to harm people without any evidence. She had to create an incident to delay him, and then use Meng Linghan and Meng Junyao's love and good brains to wake him up, so that Chi Yu's true face would naturally be revealed.
As for whether he would be sent to the yamen to be convicted, or what would happen to him, it was all his own fault.
He is already covered in dirt, so it doesn't matter if you throw more dirty water on him.
The noise behind him seemed to be getting louder and louder, and Jiang Ling's steps became much lighter.
Suddenly, Jiang Ling felt a gaze following her and paused. She turned around and saw Chi Yu standing with his hands behind his back, looking at her with an indifferent expression.
His eyes were deep, dark and unfathomable.
It's like a black cat with only a pair of bright eyes showing in the depths of an alley at night, making people feel cold for no reason.
There was a commotion outside the mansion. The servants stepped forward to stop the farmers and the people who were so angry that they wanted to rush over. The people were also talking about it. Meng Linghan was trying his best to comfort them. No one noticed that Chi Yu had his back to them and was looking straight at Jiang Ling.
Jiang Ling looked at him, and a chill that came from nowhere ran up her spine and into her neck. She clenched her fists and smiled at him, but her eyes were cold and without a smile.
Chi Yu suddenly raised the corners of his mouth, his smile was cold and evil, making Jiang Ling stiffen all over. In the blink of an eye, when she looked over again, she saw that his face was gentle and he was smiling.
"Miss Jiang is extremely intelligent and calculating. I admire her immensely."
His voice was not loud, but Jiang Ling could hear it clearly.
The snow in the yard had not melted yet, and when the sun shone on it, it looked bright white. In just a few breaths, the air in my nostrils was filled with cool and fresh air.
Jiang Ling lowered his eyes, calmed his mind, and moved his stiff fingers.
She raised her eyes and looked back at him, her voice soft, like a warm spring breeze blowing across the snow.
"Doctor Chi, please think carefully about how to compensate them for their loss."
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① In ancient times, stretchers were called spring stools, walkers, or carriages. They were also called lantern stands. They were tools used by the ancients to carry patients or goods. They were often made of bamboo poles, with two upright frames and a piece of cloth hung in the middle.
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