Chapter 71 Farewell
In the epidemic area, the conditions of all patients were improving, and after seven days, no more patients were sent in.
I think the county magistrate should have finally controlled the source of the plague by following the method given by Lin Qian.
After about a month, the sealed north side of the city finally opened its gates.
And the ones who greeted them outside the door were the county magistrate and the Hejian governor.
"I have heard about your deeds. Thank you doctors for risking your own lives to go into the epidemic area to save people. I have reported this to the court, and the emperor has asked me to commend you.
"The doctor who prescribed the plague cure has been sent to the palace. The emperor promised to reward him handsomely and appoint him to the imperial court," the governor said, gathering the doctors together.
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's eyes turned to Meng Yi and Qu Nan.
Meng Yi frowned, then quietly pushed Qu Nan's shoulder.
Qu Nan frowned and looked back at him: "What are you doing? That prescription was clearly written by you, and you want me to take your place? Impossible."
Meng Yi said, "With my current health and the issues I've had with the Meng family, how can I possibly enter the palace and become an official? Besides, isn't this what you've always dreamed of?"
Qu Nan learned from the acupuncture master Wang Weiyi, so he naturally had ambitions. He was able to use qi to perform acupuncture at such a young age, which shows that he had both talent and attainments.
It's a pity that he is too young and frivolous.
When he first entered the capital, he offended people everywhere. He had a chance to enter the palace, but was suppressed by others and lost his qualification to become a medical officer.
A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. A genius of his generation was suppressed by power and could not raise his head, so he could only hide in Yuzhou, open a small clinic, drink every day, and live a muddle-headed life.
Qu Nan snorted coldly: "I am unwilling, but I don't want to enter the palace now. I am used to being lazy. If I enter the palace, I will definitely be restricted. How can I live as freely as I do now? I won't go."
Seeing Qu Nan's expression, Meng Yi didn't want to persuade him any further. He said to the governor, "I wrote the prescription. I would like to thank the emperor for his kindness. However, my health is not good and I won't live long. I can't withstand the long journey, so I will give up my official position."
The governor saw that Meng Yi looked unhappy and sick, so he did not force him.
Afterwards, he gave each of the doctors who treated the plague one hundred taels of silver, and presented them with a plaque that read "He who cures the world is dedicated to his work," and then left.
"Now people can enter and leave Yuzhou freely, and we have stayed here long enough, so we are preparing to return to Bo County." Meng Yi said to Qu Nan.
Qu Nan didn't say much, he just hugged Meng Yi and patted him on the back twice. They both knew that after this farewell, they might never see each other again.
"I won't say much, I hope you take care of yourself. I don't like seeing farewell scenes, so I won't go to see you. You wait for me downstairs, and we'll meet again when we get downstairs!" Qu Nan said.
"good!"
"Qu Lingxiao, let's meet in the capital in four years. Your master can't beat my master, and you will be defeated by me." Lin Qian said to Qu Lingxiao seriously.
Qu Lingxiao said, "Okay, but if you lose to me, don't cry."
Lin Qian rolled her eyes. This kid was quite arrogant.
"Sister, it's time for us to go." Lin Shuo had already brought Xiao Lingling out and was standing with Xu Jingcheng, waving at this side.
Meng Yi and Lin Qian bid farewell to Master Qu Nan and his two disciples again, and left Yuzhou City under their gaze.
As soon as they left Yuzhou, Lin Shuo tugged at Lin Qian's clothes, pointed ahead, and asked, "Sister, am I dazzled? Isn't that our father?"
Lin Qian took a closer look and found that it was true.
At this time, Lin Wu, who was sitting in the front of the carriage, also saw Lin Qian and Lin Shuo and immediately ran over.
"Dad, why are you here?" Lin Qian and Lin Shuo also ran towards Lin Wu.
Lin Wu hugged Lin Qian and Lin Shuo, looked them up and down, and said, "Are you all right? We heard back home that there was a plague in Yuzhou, and your mother and I were really worried."
When Lin Wu and the others learned that Yuzhou was plagued, they immediately became worried about Lin Qian and the others, and Lin Wu even drove over.
When the news of the plague in Yuzhou reached Bo County, the plague had almost been brought under control. When Lin Wu drove his carriage to Yuzhou, Lin Qian and others were doing the finishing work in the epidemic area.
Lin Wu was afraid that he would not meet Lin Qian and the others, so he did not dare to go into the city. He just stayed here. Today was the fourth day, and fortunately he met them.
Lin Qian said, "It's okay, we're fine. Shuo Shuo is with me. Are you still worried? Where's Mom? And Grandpa, how are you guys?"
Lin Wu felt his children from head to toe and then said, "Your mother and I are fine, but your grandfather is not well. He knew you had the plague and he got sick because he was worried about you.
Even so, he still wanted to come over and see for himself, so I asked your mother to take care of him at home, and I came to see if you were okay."
At this time, Xu Jingcheng came over holding Xiao Lingling and called out "Master Grandpa".
Meng Yi said to Lin Wu with a look of self-blame on his face, "It's my fault for bringing them around and making you worry."
Lin Wu sighed, stood up and said, "Brother Meng, what are you talking about? Qianqian is your apprentice. You brought her out here to teach her skills. You didn't want her to run into the plague. Stop talking about this. How are you?"
Meng Yi glanced at Lin Qian and said to Lin Wu: "Thanks to Qianqian, I'm fine now."
"I'm glad you're okay, I'm glad you're okay. By the way, Jingcheng, why are you here? Where is your elder brother?" Lin Wu patted Xu Jingcheng's head and asked.
Xu Jingcheng told Lin Wu about the incident with some sadness. Lin Wu sighed and said, "If that's the case, then come home with me. We will all be your family from now on."
Xu Jingcheng nodded and responded with red eyes.
With the carriage, Meng Yi no longer had to ride a donkey. He lay on the small couch in the carriage, while Lin Qian and Xu Jingcheng sat cross-legged in the carriage and recited medical books.
Outside, Lin Wu and Lin Shuo were driving the carriage, and Xiao Lingling was tied to the back of the carriage and ran after it. Because his legs were a little short, he couldn't keep up, and he kept howling in anger all the way.
The horse was annoyed by his shouting, snorted twice, and ran a little slower.
Lin Wu looked back at the panting little bell and said, "What's the point of having such a thing? Look how tired you are."
Lin Qian poked her head out when she heard this and said, "How can it be useless? This is my master's official mount. Dad, you must not have any ideas about it."
Lin Wu nodded and wiped the saliva from the corner of his mouth. They say there is dragon meat in the sky and donkey meat on the ground. He had wanted to try it for a long time, but unfortunately, his daughter didn't allow him to.
The little bell that was running behind suddenly shuddered and became quiet and stopped barking.
In this way, a donkey following a carriage running on the road became a strange sight, and everyone who saw it would point and talk about it.
After more than ten days, this wonder finally returned to Bo County.
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