The eldest daughter of the Shen family...
She had only used this form of address in the note she left for the person she rescued on the day she visited the back mountain of Lingyan Temple.
So her whole family has arrived so quickly?
Upon realizing this possibility, Shen Qiyin immediately instructed her servants to invite the person to the main hall.
However, to her slight surprise, it wasn't the man who had been injured that day who came, but a young woman.
Her robes were like layers of snow, and her hair was piled high like clouds.
She was born with a beautiful face and a spirit as clear as autumn water.
Their eyes met, and she quickly stood up: "Greetings, Lady Xiang."
"No need for such formalities, young lady." Shen Qiyin carefully searched her memories of both her past and present lives, only to find that she did not recognize the person in front of her. "May I ask how you are addressed, young lady?"
"My name is Huo Wanqing."
Huo...
She knew there were several families with the surname "Huo," but the only one with such grandeur and entourage was probably the Huo family, to which General Huo Chongguang belonged.
The Huo family has two branches; I wonder which branch's daughter she is?
After revealing her identity, Huo Wanqing took out a note from her sleeve.
Shen Qiyin took it and saw that it was the one she had left for the injured person that day.
The former explained, "The person that the village head saved that day was my elder brother."
"Thanks to the village magistrate's painstaking treatment, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable."
As she spoke, she gestured to the maids behind her, and two maids each brought forward a tray.
The red cloth was lifted, revealing two trays filled with silver, neatly stacked.
With a slight smile on her face, Shen Qiyin said politely, "Miss Huo, you are too kind."
“This is a matter of life and death, not a game. One portion of this money is for the consultation, and the other is a token of gratitude. Both are well-deserved by the Lady of the Township.” Huo Wanqing personally handed her a tray, saying, “I hope the Lady of the Township will not find it offensive.”
"Of course not."
This gift is exactly what she wanted.
Having received the consultation fee, Shen Qiyin asked Xianglan to bring the jade pendant that she had taken without permission that day and return it to Huo Wanqing.
When the latter accepted the jade pendant, he said, "My brother should have come to thank me in person, but he is not yet fully recovered and it is inconvenient for him to go out."
"Furthermore, we must retrieve the jade pendant, lest those unaware of the situation misunderstand and tarnish the reputation of the village lord."
"Therefore, after much thought, it is more prudent for me to act on behalf of my elder brother."
"And also..."
At this point, Huo Wanqing suddenly stopped.
Shen Xiyin: "Please speak freely, young lady."
“My elder brother suffers from a chronic illness, and I would like to ask the village head to examine him.” Huo Wanqing frowned slightly, her eyes filled with sorrow: “Let’s see if there is any possibility of recovery.”
"Say 'but'."
Huo Wanqing looked up in surprise, seemingly taken aback that she knew she had more to say.
Shen Xiyin said calmly, "If it were just about diagnosing an illness, you wouldn't be in such a difficult position."
“…Indeed.” Huo Wanqing smiled bitterly and said, “My brother’s arm was injured on the battlefield years ago, and now he can’t even hold a pen. The army doctor at the time said that it was a miracle that he was able to save his life.”
"Later, when I returned to the capital, I saw the imperial physicians, and they all said there was nothing they could do."
"My brother then gave up completely, and even if someone recommended a famous doctor to him, he would not see him."
“His family couldn’t bear to see him disappointed time and time again, so they gradually stopped mentioning it.”
Huo Wanqing's eyes reddened slightly when she talked about this.
Shen Xiyin listened quietly.
After calming herself down a bit, Huo Wanqing said, "Actually, I had heard before that the Lady of the Township had cured the third young master of the Marquis of Wu'an's mansion, and I originally wanted to ask the Lady of the Township to treat my brother's injuries."
"Now that you have saved him by chance, I am thinking that perhaps it is all preordained."
"However, we do not yet know the diagnosis results. In order not to disappoint my brother, I hope that you can go to the General's Mansion in the name of my friend. This will reduce your brother's suspicion."
"At that time, we can take advantage of his afternoon nap to secretly check his pulse."
If it can be cured, then I will tell you frankly.
if……
This way, I won't disappoint him again and cause him unnecessary trouble.
After explaining her plan, Huo Wanqing glanced cautiously at Shen Qiyin and asked her uncertainly, "I wonder if the Lady of the Township is willing?"
She feared she wouldn't want to have to steal and rummage while treating patients.
But Miss Shen wasn't so particular: "When do you want me to come to your residence?"
"You...you agreed?!" Huo Wanqing couldn't hide her excitement.
"Um."
"Thank you, Lady Xiang!" She thought for a moment and said, "If you have time, then in seven days."
I imagine that my sister-in-law had returned from the temple by then.
With her present, any disagreements could be avoided.
After seeing Huo Wanqing off, Shen Qiyin packed the two piles of silver into a bundle and had Chu Si carry it to the carriage, without putting it at home at all.
Shen Cang felt somewhat displeased upon learning of this.
Just then, Li Zhenzhu chimed in from the side, "Your daughter is more capable than you, her father..."
Shen Cang looked embarrassed, but dared not retort.
He sat there dejectedly, his face red, swollen, and covered in scratches, suddenly losing all enthusiasm and hope for life.
Li Zhenzhu grabbed a handful of sunflower seeds, cracking them open while spitting them out with a "pui pui pui" sound, and said imperiously, "You're a grown man, why don't you go out and find work? What kind of person are you, just lazing around at home like this?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Cang said with difficulty, "It takes a lot of capital to open a clinic."
"Who gave you permission to open a clinic?"
"What else would you do if not open a clinic?"
“Go to the dock to carry sandbags, run errands, deliver messages, or at the very least, work as a waiter or empty chamber pots. Aren’t these all jobs?” Li Zhenzhu had an expression that said, “How come you didn’t even think of this?”
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