Before long, Madam Qian and the others who were guarding inside were also driven out by Jiang Jiuniang, who then ordered Lu Baichuan and Gou'er to guard the door for her and not allow anyone to come in and disturb her.
After confirming that no one would come in, Jiang Jiuniang began to conduct a detailed examination of the man, and then started acupuncture and medication according to his condition.
This disease requires proper care and cannot be cured in just one or two days.
Jiang Jiuniang didn't intend to cure him directly, since she still needed Qian Xiao's help. If she cured him all at once, it would be difficult to control him.
He had committed many crimes in Qianzhou for years, and Jiang Jiuniang felt that this was already too lenient on him.
As dawn broke, Jiang Jiuniang finally opened the door and came out.
Madam Qian immediately stepped forward and asked, "How is my husband?"
This is also what the other doctors wanted to ask, but they felt that since it had taken so long to come out, it probably wouldn't work.
Jiang Jiuniang glanced around, then glanced at the doctors' expectant yet disdainful faces, and said with a smile, "She's alright for now, but she'll need long-term care to fully recover."
You mean this disease can be cured?
Madam Qian was filled with disbelief. All the doctors in the courtyard said that her husband's time was up in the next two days and there was nothing they could do. She never expected that this female doctor could not only stabilize the current situation but also help her husband recover. It was too miraculous!
“Of course,” Jiang Jiuniang nodded, “but the damage to her body is too great, requiring a long period of recuperation, and many precious medicinal herbs are needed…”
Jiang Jiuniang was interrupted halfway through her sentence. Madam Qian said, "Those are minor matters. You only need to be responsible for treating my master's illness. Leave the rest to the other people in the household."
The implication is that money is not an issue.
Jiang Jiuniang nodded to indicate that she understood, and at the same time confirmed that Qian Xiao had a close relationship with the wealthy merchants in the city. Otherwise, a prefect's annual salary would be so meager, and apart from his own properties and his wife's dowry, he wouldn't have much of a source of income.
To live a good life, one needs the help of wealthy merchants in the city.
"OK."
Jiang Jiuniang agreed, and following Madam Qian's wishes, the family of three moved directly into Qian Xiao's residence.
The other doctors were dumbfounded. They had all examined Qian Xiao's condition, and it was indeed critically ill and beyond saving.
"You must be making this up, woman. Lord Qian is terminally ill and beyond medical help. How dare you say he will recover?"
A middle-aged man who was in the lead rushed forward to question her, and the others followed, looking at Jiang Jiuniang with suspicion.
Jiang Jiuniang hated such looks and attitudes. If they had been a little nicer, she would have been willing to tell them the key points. But their pathetic behavior made her lose all interest in talking. She rolled her eyes and said, "There are always people better than you, and mountains beyond mountains. You should all go out and explore more, instead of being frogs in a well."
After saying that, he followed the Qian family's servants to the guest courtyard to stay.
Master Lin sent someone to inquire about the situation early in the morning. He learned that the prefect had fallen ill and nearly died during the night. He was supposed to summon the beautiful woman staying at the inn, but there had been no news since. Therefore, he dared not cause trouble for the Miao family and could only wait and see what the situation was with the prefect.
Master Lin was a businessman who wanted to maximize his own profits. At this moment, he was only thinking about what the Lin family would do if the prefect died and a new prefect came. He didn't have time to cause trouble for the Miao family, which allowed Miao Lanlan to have a couple of comfortable days.
After Qian Xiao woke up, he immediately sent someone to find Jiang Jiuniang and Lu Baichuan to see him.
Jiang Jiuniang personally inquired about her own illness and truthfully told him the truth.
"Can it still be cured?"
"Yes, but there are conditions."
Jiang Jiuniang answered readily, but Madam Qian, who was standing next to her, became furious when she heard that Jiang Jiuniang had conditions.
"Isn't treating someone just a matter of payment? You..."
She was interrupted by Qian Xiao raising his hand halfway through her sentence, saying, "Madam, please leave. I have something to discuss with these two."
Mrs. Qian was somewhat unconvinced, but she didn't say anything about it and turned to leave.
Qian Xiao then said, "What are your conditions?"
Jiang Jiuniang immediately said, "Actually, it's not a big deal. I'm sure you can handle it, sir. I know there are many coal mines here. I want three coal mines from the Lin family, and I also want to open a few shops here to serve the wealthy. I hope you will be lenient with me then."
"You want the Lin family's coal mine? Do you know how much that coal mine costs?"
Qian Xiao stared at Jiang Jiuniang in shock, scrutinizing her from head to toe, before turning his attention to Lu Baichuan.
Although they didn't look like poor people, they weren't very rich either. Yet they asked for three coal mines. The money required for that is not the same as opening a shop!
And asking about the Lin family's coal mine right off the bat—isn't that just deliberately causing him trouble?
"Of course I know, but since I can speak up, I must have enough confidence. It's just that the adults will need to negotiate with the Lin family."
Jiang Jiuniang twitched her lips, but her smile was insincere.
Since she was going to take over the coal mine, she would naturally pay for it according to the standards set by the government, ensuring that Qian Xiao would not suffer a loss, but the Lin family would definitely suffer a loss.
"Do you have a grudge against the Lin family?"
A question mark appeared above Qian Xiao's head. They were speaking Mandarin and were from out of town. They must have just arrived in Qianzhou City. How did they end up clashing with the Lin family?
"No, I just don't like the Lin family. Everything is up to you, sir."
As Jiang Jiuniang spoke, she waved the prescription in her hand, making it clear that his life was in her hands.
Qian Xiao was a little angry, feeling that he had been manipulated and had no room to resist, which was extremely frustrating.
"Alright, I will do my best."
He exhaled a breath of stale air, feeling quite helpless. It seemed he was going to offend the Lin family badly this time.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, sir."
Jiang Jiuniang was very satisfied and left with Lu Baichuan in her hand.
Qian Xiao summoned a few people and instructed them, "Go and invite Master Lin over, and while you're at it, send someone to investigate the identity of this female doctor."
For some reason, he always felt a faint unease in his heart.
"yes."
The servant obeyed and left, and Qian Xiao let out a heavy sigh.
My relationship with the Lin family is important, but my own life is more important.
First, save your life, then find an opportunity to make amends to the Lin family.
Master Lin waited at home all day until the Qian family finally arrived. On the way, he slipped a handful of money to the messenger before asking, "How is Master Qian doing?"
The servant took the money and said with a smile, "Thank you for your concern, Master Lin. My master is much better. The new doctor we found is very skilled and can cure my master's illness."
When Master Lin heard that Qian Xiao wouldn't die for the time being, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, he had spent so much money to build a good relationship with Qian Xiao. If Qian Xiao died, the new prefect would have to start all over again, and all the money he had spent on Qian Xiao would have been wasted.
However, what Mr. Lin didn't know was that something even more heartbreaking was waiting for him in the Qian family.
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