Chapter 20: Refusing to Leave
Ye Chutang closed the book "On the Six Kingdoms" that he had just written and put it in the drawer. He then told Xiaowu to stay in the house and not run around, and then he got up and walked out.
"What's going on?"
Ye Yunfeng looked anxious and pointed in the direction of the gate: "The government office! The people from the government office are here! They are holding a seal in their hands!"
They had been in Jiangling for three years and had always behaved very well. Although they occasionally encountered some minor troubles, they had never experienced a situation like this.
Ye Chutang walked out and soon saw Wu Xu and several officials blocking the door.
"Master Wu, what happened? Why are you suddenly closing our clinic?" Ye Chutang asked.
Wu Xu looked embarrassed, looked around, and then reluctantly lowered his voice and said, "Doctor Ye, someone went to the government office to sue you, saying that there is something wrong with the medicine in your clinic!"
Ye Chutang narrowed his eyes slightly: "Oh? Who is it?"
Wu Xu smiled bitterly: "More than one. Four came today alone. Their situations were different, but they all pointed out that their condition worsened because of the medicine you prescribed! We are just following your orders, please forgive us."
Ye Chutang felt like laughing.
Four.
She has been practicing medicine for many years and has never made a mistake, but this time it was strange that so many cases of wrong medicines were prescribed in one day.
If it was just a special case and no one was killed, the government would basically not care. But now there are four of them, so the government must take action.
“How many days will it be closed?”
Wu Xu said quickly: "Don't worry, as long as it is found that you have nothing to do with it, it will be unblocked immediately! Generally speaking, it takes three to five days."
Ye Chutang was not so optimistic.
At first, she couldn't buy medicinal materials, and then there was a medical dispute. It was obvious that someone had arranged everything and was just waiting for her to jump in.
I don't know when the door will be open again.
Ye Chutang said, "Master Wu, there is a patient temporarily staying in my clinic. He has nothing to do with these things. I would feel guilty if I were implicated. I hope you can show some leniency and let him go."
Wu Xu already owed Ye Chutang a favor, and this request was reasonable and not excessive, so he immediately agreed: "No problem."
Ye Chutang thanked him politely.
…
Xiaowu was lying on the small table, looking out of the window, and saw his sister walking through the yard and then going to the door of the room opposite.
Immediately afterwards, Lian Zhou came out.
He glanced towards the gate and had already guessed about 80% of what was going on.
Ye Chutang briefly explained his purpose: "...I have already explained to them that you have nothing to do with my clinic, and these things have nothing to do with you. I don't know when this clinic will be closed, so you should leave as soon as possible."
As if to reassure them, Ye Chutang continued, "Your master's injuries have basically healed. For the next three days, follow the prescription I gave you and apply the ointment for half a month after three days. He will soon be healed."
Lian Zhou glanced at her and finally nodded.
"I will report to the master."
After entering the inner room, Lian Zhou repeated what Ye Chutang had just said: "Master, I will immediately go find a suitable inn--"
Chen Yanchuan raised his eyebrows slightly.
"Who said I was leaving?"
Lian Zhou was stunned and didn't react for a moment: "Master, do you mean to stay here?"
But the closure of the clinic really had nothing to do with them, and like Ye Chutang said, at this point, no one could be sure when it would reopen, and it was even possible that it would be closed permanently.
Anyone can see that they are in big trouble this time.
"Didn't you say before that you were only going to stay here for a short time before leaving?"
The people we were waiting for had already arrived. According to the master's original plan, they should have set off to leave Jiangling by now.
Chen Yanchuan recalled the beautiful calligraphy he had seen before, and said slowly, "Xu Fengchi has a strong and stubborn temper. He has been an official for many years, never participated in factional struggles, and kept his distance from everyone. But it is precisely because of his temper that the emperor admires him very much, and his position is very stable. Aren't you curious about how he could have correspondence with a woman in Jiangling thousands of miles away?"
Lian Zhou widened his eyes slightly: "So you plan to stay here and find out the relationship between her and Xu Fengchi?"
Chen Yanchuan looked towards the yard and saw Ye Chutang walking towards his room.
She came under the eaves, and the little kid in the house couldn't help but stick his head out to look out of curiosity.
The little kid looked at her eagerly. She chuckled and raised her hand to gently pinch the chubby little face.
Chen Yanchuan raised his chin and said with interest: "What kind of person can still laugh when his house is sealed? And--"
Moreover, he has such a free and easy attitude.
Even though the people from the yamen were blocking the door and putting up a seal on it, there was no sign of panic on that clean and pure face. His brows were relaxed and his posture was light.
It seems like nothing is on my mind.
Shen Yanchuan chuckled.
"It's rare to see such a good show, so we have to appreciate it."
…
Ye Chutang told Ah Yan and Ah Feng: "Ah Yan, you can read that book when you are free. Ah Feng, take good care of Xiao Wu."
As a doctor in the clinic, Ye Chutang had to go to the government office to be investigated.
As for the clinic, it was temporarily handed over to the officials for guarding.
If Wu Xu hadn't been there, they would have probably broken into the yard and searched everywhere for "clues and evidence."
Ye Chutang understood it in his heart, so he didn't delay for too long.
But - why hasn't Chen Yanchuan left yet?
Ye Chutang had no choice but to go over and ask again: "Are you guys not done packing yet? If it's any later they won't let you go."
Lian Zhou was a little embarrassed, clenched his fist and coughed: "My master is suddenly feeling unwell, and he really can't leave now."
Ye Chutang: “…”
How could she not know the condition of her own patients?
Chen Yanchuan has an excellent physique and recovers very quickly. Now, except for riding horses and hunting, he should be able to do everything else.
But why is he still here and not leaving?
…
Cao family.
In the study, Cao Chengwen knelt on the ground, his face full of anxiety: "Dad, I really didn't kill Chengwu! You have to believe me!"
Standing in front of him was a middle-aged man in his forties, Cao Deping, the owner of Caoji Restaurant.
He stared at Cao Chengwen with a gloomy face.
"Whether Chengwu's death has anything to do with you or not, you know it very well!"
Cao Chengwen's face turned pale and sweat broke out on his palms.
Although he is scheming, he is still experienced and wily. How could Cao Deping not see the ins and outs of this?
But... now Chengwu is dead, he must protect his only remaining son!
That's why he took personal action to solve the mess, even resorting to using his cousin's connections!
He gritted his teeth, pointed at Cao Chengwen, and said angrily: "Just wait! After I deal with Ye Chutang, I'll talk about your business!"
Hearing this, Cao Chengwen knew he was safe and his spirits immediately lifted.
"Dad, she will never be able to turn things around after entering the government this time, right?!"
(End of this chapter)
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