As the plaque was removed, the head constable, holding it up, loudly proclaimed: "Ji Ren Tang, for its lack of compassion in medicine, standing idly by while patients are in mortal danger, truly does not deserve the title of the best medical institution in Yanyang. It is hereby removed as a warning to all medical institutions. If it is violated again, it will be severely punished."
After saying that, the constables took the plaque and left without looking back.
After hearing the bailiff's words, both Cai Jirong and Cai Fanzhou turned pale. These words were tantamount to taking the life of Jirentang.
What does it mean to "stand idly by while a patient is in mortal danger"? Cai Jirong suddenly thought of the villagers and old men that Cai Fanzhou had mentioned.
Things are definitely not that simple.
He pointed at Cai Fanzhou and cursed, "You just wait, if this is really your fault, I will definitely not let you off the hook." After saying that, he got into the sedan chair and urged the sedan bearers to hurry up.
When Cai Jirong arrived at the Lin residence, he was told that Prefect Lin had not yet returned, and that his wife and daughter had gone out to offer incense. He had no choice but to wait in the front hall.
Fortunately, Lin Zhengshan returned shortly afterward.
Upon seeing Cai Jirong, Lin Zhengshan was filled with rage and wanted to curse him out, but he suppressed his anger when he remembered that his daughter was still under Cai Fanzhou's tutelage.
He had been summoned by Prefect Zhong to give a warning about Jirentang, since Jirentang was under his direct jurisdiction. Only then did Lin Zhengshan realize that Jirentang had offended General Su's mansion.
That's one of the top noble families in the entire Great Chu Kingdom. Even the Emperor has to show respect to General Su. How dare this small Jirentang refuse to treat General Su?
Lin Zhengshan grew angrier the more he thought about it, and even regretted letting his daughter become Cai Fanzhou's apprentice. Unfortunately, there was no one in the entire Yanyang with better medical skills than Cai Fanzhou.
"Head of the Cai family, I'm not trying to be mean, but a clinic is supposed to be a place to help people and save lives. How could you be so picky about your patients? Of all people to choose from, you even refused to treat General Su when he was seriously ill. You're really something!"
Cai Jirong was terrified on the spot. General Su was someone revered by everyone in the Great Chu Kingdom. How could they dare not treat him?
When did General Su come to the clinic? How could he not know?
Suddenly, he thought of the old man Cai Fanzhou had mentioned, and his heart became even more flustered: "Lord Lin, we really don't know when General Su came to the clinic, otherwise how could we dare not treat him? It's such a misunderstanding."
Lin Zhengshan raised his teacup, took a sip of water, and, disregarding his appearance, wiped his mouth with his sleeve.
"I don't know the specifics, I only know that General Su came to your Jirentang for treatment, but Doctor Cai said he was too sick to see him, forcing General Su, who was seriously ill, to seek medical help everywhere. Sigh, what a mess this has been! Not only did you let such a good opportunity slip by, but you also offended the Su family. Tell me, what are you going to do?"
Cai Jirong was now certain that the old man his second brother had mentioned was General Su. His voice trembled slightly as he said, "Lord Lin, what should we do? Where is General Su? I will take my brother to visit him right now to apologize, and my brother will personally treat and care for him."
Lin Zhengshan sat down and waved his hand: "No need, someone is already taking care of General Su's illness. Besides, how could we possibly know General Su's whereabouts? You should be glad that this time it was just a minor incident. Tell Doctor Cai to be more careful in the future. If a similar situation occurs again, I can't guarantee that your Jirentang will still be able to stay in business."
Cai Jirong returned to Jirentang with unsteady steps and immediately slapped Cai Fanzhou across the face: "You idiot! You didn't even recognize General Su, and you even dared to pretend to be sick and refuse treatment, you're really something! I bet you won't be satisfied until you've ruined Jirentang! Go, kneel in the ancestral hall, and don't come out without my order!"
What!
General Su!
That old farmer is General Su!
Cai Fanzhou covered his face, too shocked to care about the pain.
"Brother, I really didn't know he was General Su. I really didn't mean it."
"You didn't do it on purpose? A doctor picking and choosing patients, you, you really have no respect for the ancestors of the Cai family!"
What troubled Cai Jirong the most was that a good opportunity to climb into General Su's mansion had slipped through his fingers.
If Jirentang cures General Su's illness this time, its reputation will spread to the capital. Jirentang might then expand from the top medical clinic in Yanyang to the capital and become the top medical clinic in the Great Chu.
Cai Jirong grew angrier the more he thought about it, and suddenly felt a tightness in his chest. He couldn't speak, his whole body felt numb and he couldn't move. His eyes were staring straight ahead.
Cai Fanzhou noticed that something was wrong with Cai Jirong and quickly stepped forward to support him: "Brother, what's wrong?"
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