Chapter 76 The bottom line of shamelessness
No one expected that Qiao Xianglan, who had always been timid and obedient, would not give the Song family any face at all in front of outsiders and would tell them everything directly.
Li Yao was even more annoyed. She just asked Qiao Xianglan to take care of her. How could it be so serious that she had to bring it up now to embarrass her?
"Have all your family members died? You, a woman who just gave birth, are being asked to do this?" The old man was really angry. "I won't hide it from you. You are seriously weak. You need to take good care of yourself. Otherwise..."
His tone changed, "I'm afraid it will affect my lifespan."
Hearing this was so serious, the rest of the Song family was stunned. Old Mrs. Song couldn't believe it. How could it be so serious? Whose daughter-in-law doesn't work?
Song Ci heard this and was about to ask, but he saw the old man's eyes were cunning, and he changed the subject and asked: "Since you say so, then with your great talent, you must have a way to solve it. Please help me."
"I can help, but it will cost a lot of money." The old man said as he looked at Old Lady Song and the others, obviously talking to them.
"How much silver do you want? Sir, why don't you just tell me directly. My mother's body was injured because of the Song family. We, the Song family, will definitely not sit idly by."
Before anyone else could speak, Song Ci shut everyone up with one sentence.
If she refused now, wouldn't she be ungrateful and heartless? Old Mrs. Song wanted to refute, but thinking of her eldest son's future, she was afraid of being implicated, so she could only shut up in dissatisfaction.
Boss Song didn't expect Song Ci to react so quickly, so he could only remain silent.
"At least this number." The old man slowly stretched out two fingers and waved them in front of everyone to make sure everyone saw them.
Old Lady Song screamed, "Two hundred taels? You're just robbing her. She's not dying, why would she need so much money for treatment..."
"Mom!" Boss Song said dissatisfiedly.
It's okay to say this in private, how can you do this in front of outsiders?
When Old Mrs. Song received the warning look from her son, she swallowed the words that were about to burst out of her mouth.
"It's not two hundred taels." The old man smiled, "It's two thousand taels."
"What!" Old Lady Song's voice continued to rise: "You are just a quack doctor, two thousand taels, why don't you go and rob? Who needs so much for treatment?"
"That's still an understatement. If I didn't think this girl was good, two thousand taels wouldn't be enough to buy my prescription and medicine." The old man stroked his beard and gave Old Lady Song a cold look.
The contempt in his eyes was undisguised.
"Grandmother, please be careful with your words. The master is the doctor who serves Prince Yu. If he is a mediocre doctor, then what has become of Prince Yu? Is he blind?"
Old Song was so frightened that he almost cried out, "Niece, your grandmother just said it casually, she definitely didn't mean it like that."
While explaining, he secretly cursed Old Lady Song for daring to talk nonsense in front of others.
Isn't this offending Prince Yu? What's the current situation of the Song family? He is only an eighth-rank official. If this gets to Prince Yu's ears, he should be prepared to stay in the eighth-rank position until his death.
Everyone knows that the person the emperor values most, besides the crown prince, is His Royal Highness Prince Yu.
"Sir, please tell me how much money you need. As long as my mother can be cured, our Song family will definitely not be stingy. Although I am a woman, I also know that the emperor advocates family harmony and prosperity, and attaches great importance to family tradition. Although my Song family is not a famous family, we still know these basic principles of life."
The old man stroked his beard and looked at Song Ci with appreciation.
She is indeed a smart girl, and it is worth it for me to support her and give her a hand.
"Okay, I'll go write the prescription right away. Don't call me sir, I'm not some sir. Everyone calls me the Ghost Doctor, you can just call me Old Ghost."
Song Ci was stunned. After a pause, he called out slowly, "Ghost Grandpa."
The old ghost was startled for a moment, then he stroked his beard and laughed. He was alone, his family had long since passed away, and he had never married or had children. This "grandfather" was a rare thing for him, and it also made him feel more connected to the Song Ci in front of him.
"Girl, I believe we are destined to be together. Seeing that you are gifted in seeking medical advice and medicine, why don't you become my disciple and I will teach you the art of treating illnesses."
No one expected the old man to suddenly ask to accept a disciple.
Even the dumbest person would know that the old man before them was no mere name with no ability. Someone whom Prince Yu always kept by his side and valued so highly must be someone extraordinary.
Now he actually wants to take Song Ci as his apprentice. This is a great opportunity.
Not to mention the benefits of having this master, he will also be related to Prince Yu in the future, right?
Song Rouxi in the room stopped breathing and felt a heavy depression in her chest, so heavy that she almost suffocated to death.
The eldest wife suffered such a great loss today and got nothing good out of it, so why did Song Ci have such luck?
Why does she have the right?
For the first time in her life, Song Rouxi looked Song Ci, the third sister whom she had never taken seriously before, in the eye.
A woman with three wives and a litter of lowly people should behave like lowly people.
They should have been servile and subservient to the eldest wife their entire lives, yet now they dared to stand up and rebel against their master?
She wouldn't allow it.
"Sir..." Song Rouxi suddenly stood up. "My third sister has been dull and unpleasant since she was young. She's always been the slowest and slowest to learn anything. If you want to take me in as an apprentice, I'd be a good fit. To be honest, I've had a keen sense of smell since I was young, so I think I should be able to learn with half the effort."
After Song Rouxi finished speaking, Old Lady Song reacted, "Yes, yes, my eldest granddaughter is well-behaved and cute, not like that little bitch Song Ci... Ahem, since you are considering taking a disciple, why not find my eldest granddaughter? I guarantee you won't regret it."
Boss Song was also moved. Hearing this, he said gently, "My daughter is sensible and well-behaved. If you like her, you can bring her to teach. She is a filial daughter and will be filial to you in the future."
"No, no..." Qiao Xianglan ignored her injuries and said quickly, "Xiao Ci can do it, she's very well behaved."
They clearly have their eyes on her daughter, so why are the eldest wife and the others fighting for her?
Why don't you leave people any chance to survive?
Qiao Xianglan was anxious and angry, but she was tongue-tied and could only say this after a long time.
Boss Song glanced at her coldly, "Third sister-in-law, as a woman, it's better for you not to interfere. What a shame! Does Third Brother know that you usually show up like this?"
Song Ci looked at the thoughts of all of them and sneered in his heart.
What a good calculation.
Song Rouxi lifted her hair and smiled gently: "Don't worry, sir, I will become your apprentice and learn from you well. I will not bring shame to your reputation..."
He said it very straightforwardly and was about to salute.
After this greeting, they became master and disciple.
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