Madam Xie said she would take note of it and tell her daughter-in-law when she woke up. She also asked Hua Fushu how much the medical fee should be.
Hua Fushu did not give Madam Xie a discount just because Ye Zelin was studying at the Kong Family Academy. She just paid the consultation fee as it should be. She raised her middle finger and said generously, "One hundred taels."
Madam Xie asked doubtfully, "One hundred taels?"
After hearing this, Hua Fushu withdrew her hand. Did Madam Xie think she was asking for too much?
Considering the consultation fees she had received in the past, one hundred taels was not a lot. Many of her colleagues on the Xinglin Medical List collected more than she did.
Madam Xie asked, "Isn't that too little?"
Hua Fushu had no choice but to say, "Then Madam, please give it to me as you see fit."
Madam Xie asked someone to bring six hundred taels of silver notes, which she personally handed to Hua Fushu. Hua Fushu did not think it was too much and accepted it with a clear conscience. Even if Madam Xie gave her six thousand taels, she would still accept it.
Hua Fushu put the banknotes in her pocket. Since the Fourth Lady was safe and sound, it was time for her to return to Taipingfang.
Madam Xie wanted to personally see Hua Fushu out. Hua Fushu had no way to refuse, so she had to let Madam Xie see her and Nanxing out. As soon as they arrived at the front yard, a young playboy ran towards them.
"Sister-in-law, it's really you! I thought I had the wrong person."
If that young dandy isn't Ling Zhiheng, who else could it be?
At this time, the private school had already finished its classes. Ling Zhiheng heard that Mrs. Kong Si had given birth to twins, so he planned to go to the backyard to see his newborn nephew. As soon as he walked out of the private school, he saw Aunt Xie coming out with Hua Fushu.
As an outsider, Ling Zhiheng was not allowed to enter the Kong family's inner quarters. However, his father, Ling Shilang, was one of the most valued disciples of the Kong family. The Kong family loved Ling Zhiheng, and although Ling Zhiheng was uneducated and had no special talents, this did not affect his affection for him. He treated Ling Zhiheng like his own grandson and allowed him to enter and leave the Kong family freely.
Mr. Kong also likes his young disciple Ye Zelin, but his liking for him is different from his liking for Ling Zhiheng. No matter how much he likes Ye Zelin, he will not allow him to enter and leave the inner house at will.
Seeing Ling Zhiheng approaching, Nan Xing grabbed Ling Zhiheng's clothes and pulled him away, preventing him from getting close to Hua Fushu, "Who are you? Stay away from my young master."
Ling Zhiheng looked at Hua Fushu, "Sister-in-law, I am Ling Zhiheng."
Hua Fushu asked Nanxing to release Ling Zhiheng, and only then did Nanxing let him go.
Madam Xie asked, "Zhiheng, do you know Miss Nineteen?"
Ling Zhiheng smiled and said, "I recognize you, Aunt Xie. My sister-in-law is Yu Shi's wife. Please don't send her off. I will take her to see Yu Shi."
"Okay." Madam Xie smiled. "Take your sister-in-law to see Yu Shi. I won't see you off."
Madam Xie turned around and went back to the inner courtyard.
Ling Zhiheng asked, "Sister-in-law, that girl Yu said you used the Lanling Order. Are you the Young Master of Lanling?"
Hua Fushu said, "Yes."
Ling Zhiheng added, "Then the number nineteen on the Xinglin Medical Ranking is you."
Hua Fushu was a little annoyed. She really didn't like people calling her Nineteen, but since Ling Zhiheng was Ye Zelin's good friend and they lived under the Kong family's roof, she could still say, "Yes."
Ling Zhiheng patiently asked, "Sister-in-law, are you famous? Like Doctor Li and Doctor Liu? I've never heard of your reputation as a miracle doctor."
Hua Fushu really wanted to roll his eyes. Why did Ling Zhiheng talk so much? How did Ye Zelin become friends with him?
"I'm low-key." She couldn't help but complain in her heart, that's because you are ignorant.
"Sister-in-law, you are too low-key." Ling Zhiheng said.
Hua Fushu said, "Sister-in-law is sister-in-law, why do you have to add a "little"? I'm not much younger than you."
The word "sister-in-law" sounded like Ye Zelin's concubine.
Ling Zhiheng quickly changed the subject, "Sister-in-law, let's make an appointment for a polo match when we have time."
Hua Fushu responded casually, "Let's meet again in the spring."
As they were talking, they had already arrived at the courtyard where the private school was located. It was winter now, and the branches and leaves of the plum trees in the courtyard had withered, leaving only a few bamboos that were lush and green.
Hua Fushu walked towards the door and peeked into the room. Only Ye Zelin was there. He was wearing a wide-sleeved cyan cotton gown, his head bowed as he read. Although he was the son of a military commander, he had a scholarly air, gentle and refined, as refined as a rock.
She tiptoed into the room, walked to Ye Zelin's side, half-knelt, and leaned her whole body on him.
Ye Zelin felt his body become heavy and he glanced sideways at Hua Fushu. His expression was beautiful and the light in his eyes spread out like ripples. He was about to say something when he heard Hua Fushu's sweet voice like an oriole.
"You are so busy reading that you don't even know I'm here. Is it more important for you to read or to see me?" She put her arms around his waist.
Ye Zelin smiled and said, "You walk silently."
Hua Fushu said, "You were so engrossed that you didn't notice me."
Ye Zelin smiled helplessly. He was so engrossed that he didn't even notice she was here. He hummed and said, "Fushu, it's my fault."
Hua Fushu's restless little hand groped around Ye Zelin's waist. Ye Zelin grabbed her little hand, holding it with his big hand, not allowing her to move.
Hua Fushu's delicate and handsome features, which also had a touch of heroic spirit, knitted slightly, and he glared at him with his almond-shaped eyes, "Brother Yushi, people say that being with love makes a person become haggard, but why don't I see you becoming haggard for me?"
Ye Zelin's lips curled up slightly, and he pinched her nose. This girl was really an annoying little goblin. She would tease him and tease him whenever she got the chance, and even make him indulge in it. He was happy to do so and was willing to be teased by her and willing to let her tease him.
He liked her look very much, bright, beautiful and charming.
He said, "I may not be haggard physically, but my heart is. Sister Fushu, do you think I am or am I not?"
Hua Fushu naturally understood the meaning of Ye Zelin's words. He said that he was not haggard, but his heart was haggard because of missing her.
She thought to herself, this guy Ye Zelin is really corny when he gets corny. Fortunately, there was no one else around. If others heard what he said, his image in other people's eyes would definitely be greatly reduced. Maybe Ye Zelin would even want to dig a hole in the ground and crawl into it.
She deliberately said, "No."
"Why don't I take out my heart and show it to you." Ye Zelin was a little addicted.
Hua Fushu felt around on her body and said, "I always carry the Flower-Eating Heartbreak Sword with me."
Ye Zelin felt a bit disappointed, and said, "I won't coax you, because I really miss you. What about you, do you miss me? Susu said she missed me so much that she cried."
Ever since Hua Fushu went to the blockade area, she has been so busy all day that she has no time to think about him. Even if she thinks about him, it is only occasionally.
But she lied without hesitation, "I miss you every day, too."
Sometimes, it's okay to tell a little lie.
The two talked for a few more words, and Hua Fushu was about to leave.
"I know you have your responsibilities. You go to the epidemic area to treat the people. I support you and will not ask you to return to the General's Mansion. We don't know when the plague will end. I will be relieved if you take care of yourself." Ye Zelin instructed Hua Fushu like an old father.
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