Chapter 279 Grateful for this Free Treatment
The government officials arrived quickly and took away all the troublemakers. After interrogation, the thugs confessed that Liu Yuan had instigated them.
However, Liu Yuan wielded too much power, and the government officials dared not touch him easily. They could only lock up the local ruffians and let the matter drop.
Upon learning of this, Pei Zhi immediately dispatched a team of guards from the Prime Minister's residence to protect the construction site: "Tell them to keep a close watch and prevent anyone from causing trouble!"
Upon learning this, Ye Wanning was deeply moved and personally went to the Prime Minister's residence to express her gratitude.
"Lord Pei, thank you for your help!"
Pei Zhi smiled and said, "It's no trouble at all."
"The flowers in my residence are in full bloom, would you like to take a walk with me?" Pei Zhi asked.
Ye Wanning nodded and followed him into the garden.
The garden is planted with many flowers and trees, and it is the season when they are in bloom, filling the air with a pleasant fragrance.
“I used to come here to play when I was a child,” Pei Zhi said as he walked. “My mother loved flowers, and these are all planted by her.”
“Lord Pei’s mother must be very gentle,” Ye Wanning said.
"Yes." Pei Zhi nodded, his smile softening. "My mother taught me a lot. Unfortunately, she passed away when I was very young."
Ye Wanning felt a pang of sadness: "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have brought up your painful memories."
“It’s alright, it’s all in the past. How were you when you were a child?” Pei Zhi asked.
“I learned medicine from my mother when I was a child,” Ye Wanning said with a smile. “My mother was very strict, but she also loved me. She told me that a doctor should practice medicine with a benevolent heart and treat people’s illnesses well.”
The two walked and talked, their conversation flowing endlessly, until it grew dark before they knew it.
"It's getting late, I should go home."
"I'll take you back."
"Well, okay then."
Back at the Heritage Hall, Ye Wanning's emotions remained unsettled for a long time. The time she spent with Pei Zhi always gave her a sense of peace.
A few days later, Qin Yue approached Ye Wanning: "Wanning, I have an idea. Let's collaborate and use Western Region spice therapy to treat several patients with difficult and complicated diseases, collect some clinical cases, and prepare for inclusion in the National Medical Classic."
Ye Wanning nodded: "Okay, I also think that the Western Regions spice therapy is indeed very effective, and more people should know about it."
Unexpectedly, Liu Yuan started spreading rumors again after he found out: "The spices from the Western Regions are poisonous, and Ye Wanning and Qin Yue are going to poison the patients!"
The news spread quickly, and many patients were afraid to try it.
Qin Yue was extremely anxious: "What should we do? Without clinical cases, the Western Regions spice therapy cannot be included in the National Medical Classic."
Ye Wanning was also very anxious. At this moment, Li Dequan arrived: "Doctor Ye, the Prime Minister asked me to tell you that he has an old subordinate who suffers from severe insomnia that has not been cured for many years."
"The Prime Minister has already spoken to him, and he is to come to your clinic for treatment and be the first patient to be treated."
Ye Wanning felt a warmth in her heart: "Please thank Lord Pei for me."
The next day, Pei Zhi's general arrived. His name was Chen Zhong, a tall man, but he looked very pale due to chronic insomnia.
"Dr. Ye, thank you for your help," Chen Zhong said.
"Don't worry, Brother Chen, I will do my best to cure you." After taking your pulse, Ye Wanning discussed the treatment plan with Qin Yue in detail.
After the treatment began, Pei Zhi would come to the Heritage Hall almost every day and quietly stand aside to watch.
He watched Ye Wanning meticulously treating Chen Zhong, his eyes softening. Every time Ye Wanning looked up and met his gaze, her face would involuntarily flush, but she forced herself to concentrate on the treatment.
Half a month later, Chen Zhong's insomnia was completely cured. He was overjoyed and specially presented Ye Wanning and Qin Yue with a plaque that read "Benevolent Heart and Skillful Hands, Superb Medical Skills".
Besides Chen Zhong, other patients who tried the Western Regions spice therapy also showed improvement. Ye Wanning and Qin Yue wrote down the treatment process and results and made them public.
Once the people saw through the rumors, they naturally debunked them and praised the doctors' excellent skills, expressing their gratitude for the free treatment.
Liu Yuan refused to give up and came to check in person, but found no flaws and had no choice but to slink back.
Chen Zhong made a special trip to the Heritage Center to express his gratitude, and also told Ye Wanning, "Dr. Ye, when the Prime Minister asked me to come for treatment, he specifically instructed me to cooperate with you well. He said you are the most reliable doctor he has ever met."
Upon hearing this, Ye Wanning's heart skipped a beat, and her face flushed instantly. It turned out that he had always trusted her so much in private.
Everything seemed to have returned to calm, but just then, Zhang Jieyu's period of confinement ended, and she began to act arrogantly again.
She regained the emperor's favor by using the treasures gifted by the princes of Jiangnan. Knowing that the Empress Dowager valued Ye Wanning, Consort Zhang wanted to win her over: "Doctor Ye, as long as you help me improve my health and conceive a child as soon as possible, I will recommend you to the emperor so that you can enter the Imperial Hospital."
Ye Wanning refused again: "Your Majesty, I only wish to do my part for the people in the Heritage Hall, and I have never thought about joining the Imperial Hospital."
Zhang Jieyu harbored a deep resentment and kept this grudge in her heart.
When Pei Zhi found out, he realized that this woman was cunning and ruthless, even more difficult to deal with than Consort Li. He quickly reminded Ye Wanning, "You should enter the palace less often these days."
At this time, Shen Mingyue came to the capital from her hometown to visit relatives. She was Pei Zhi's cousin and was temporarily staying at the Prime Minister's residence.
Pei Zhi quickly realized that Shen Mingyue had feelings for him. However, as soon as Shen Mingyue arrived at the Heritage Hall, she encountered an uninvited guest, Ye Wanning.
"Dr. Ye, I've heard so much about you." Shen Mingyue walked over with a smile. "I'm Shen Mingyue, my cousin's sister. I've come here specifically to visit you."
"Miss Chen, you're too kind. Please sit down." Ye Wanning invited her to sit down, feeling inexplicably awkward.
Shen Mingyue looked around the Heritage Hall: "Doctor Ye and my cousin seem to have a good relationship, right?"
"Lord Pei only occasionally takes care of me, nothing more," Ye Wanning said.
Shen Mingyue smiled and didn't press the matter further. After chatting for a few more minutes, she took her leave.
Back at the Prime Minister's residence, Shen Mingyue repeatedly emphasized in front of Pei Zhi, "Cousin, Doctor Ye's medical skills are superb, but his family background is too ordinary." This implied that the two were not suitable for each other.
Pei Zhi frowned: "Mingyue, Wan Ning's background is not important. What matters is her medical skills and character. Don't mention such things again."
Shen Mingyue felt wronged, but dared not refute.
A few days later, Shen Mingyue said to Ye Wanning, "Doctor Ye, my cousin has promised to help me find a good marriage in the capital."
As she spoke, she took out a jade pendant: "This was a gift from my cousin. He said it was made by the best jade craftsman in the capital."
Ye Wanning looked at the jade pendant and felt inexplicably sad, thinking that Pei Zhi and Shen Mingyue were engaged beforehand. She forced herself to remain calm: "Miss Shen is very fortunate."
From then on, Ye Wanning was cold to Pei Zhi in every way. Whenever Pei Zhi came to see her, she was always icy cold, and even refused to treat his headache.
"Wan Ning, what's wrong?" Pei Zhi noticed her coldness and felt confused and sad.
"Lord Pei, I have patients to treat, so I won't keep you company any longer," Ye Wanning said, turning and walking into the consultation room.
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