He Jiuniang leisurely sipped her tea, her expression calm but her tone haughty: "Logically speaking, there are no diseases I can't cure, only diseases I'm unwilling to treat."
That means it can be cured!
Qin Jian was immediately relieved and said, "As expected of my sister-in-law! Okay, my brother went out of town on business. When he comes back, I'll take him to see you. He was such a fine young man, but now he's all wrinkled up like an old man. I can't even bear to look at him!"
"Anytime is fine. I'll be either in the prefectural city or the county town. You can come directly to the clinic or visit my home."
He Jiuniang thought Qin Jian was a good person. They had met three times in total, and each time it was an unexpected encounter. It was all fate.
She felt that her family's current life was inseparable from Qin Jian's help, and she respected Qin Jian as a person.
“Alright, I was just about to pay you a visit. When are you going back, sister-in-law? I can travel with you.”
He Jiuniang thought for a moment and said, "It might take half a month or so. If you can't wait, you can leave first. It's in Anping Village."
Qin Jian then said, "No rush, I'll wait for you to come together, that won't be too abrupt."
He Jiuniang had no objections, and the matter was settled. Seeing that it was getting late, the two got up to leave, and He Jiuniang insisted on paying the bill.
"Why are you being so polite with me, sister-in-law? You saved my life, can't I even offer you a cup of tea?"
Qin Jian felt somewhat helpless. Although he knew that He Jiuniang was practicing medicine at the clinic and must have money, he felt that it was not easy for her as a woman. Moreover, how could a man let a woman pay when he went out for tea?
For a moment, Qin Jian felt somewhat embarrassed.
He Jiuniang, however, said nonchalantly, "I asked you for a favor tonight, so I should naturally treat you to tea. Don't worry, I not only practice medicine at Yuyuantang now, but my family also runs a business, so we have money."
He Jiuniang thought that Qin Jian must think that they were refugees and didn't have much money, which was why he was so resentful, so she kindly explained.
Qin Jian smiled and said, "Okay, then next time I'll treat you, sister-in-law. Where do you live, sister-in-law? I'll take you home."
"No need, I'm staying at the inn. The streets are still lively right now, I'll wander around a bit more."
He Jiuniang waved her hand. Having just gone through what happened with Song Chi, she couldn't do anything that might cause misunderstandings.
Although she felt that Qin Jian definitely didn't have those feelings for her, she still couldn't let her guard down.
Qin Jian didn't force her. The street was indeed quite safe, and with her skills, she wouldn't be in any danger.
"In that case, I shall take my leave."
He cupped his hands in greeting to He Jiuniang, then turned and left.
However, after walking only a few steps, the two men he had previously dismissed emerged from some alley, looking on with gossip in their eyes.
"My lord, who is that lady you just now? She's really beautiful!"
The two of them exchanged glances and winks as they talked, as if there was something going on between Qin Jian and He Jiu Niang.
"Get out of my way! She's the one who saved my life on my way back to the capital! Didn't I tell you before that I was poisoned and wouldn't live much longer? She's the one who saved me!"
Qin Jian laughed and kicked them, but also made his point clear.
The two suddenly realized: "Then it must be her who told you the assassin wasn't from Nantai?"
Qin Jian had mentioned this family many times before, and he had even confessed to Prince Chen that he had given them the Prince Chen's token to settle down in Jingzhou, which was also approved by Prince Chen.
The two men's playful gazes vanished instantly, their expressions turning serious. They said, "Since you are the sir's savior, then you are our savior too. If this lady has any difficulties, please just give the order, sir, and we will take care of it!"
"Hey, you guys have good eyes! My sister-in-law is no ordinary person!"
Qin Jian felt a surge of pride, thinking that meeting the Lu family and escaping with his life was the luckiest thing that had ever happened to him.
"Sir, sister-in-law is sister-in-law, why do you still call her little sister-in-law? It sounds awkward to you, but it sounds awkward to us too."
His subordinates scratched their heads in confusion, and Qin Jian patiently explained, "What's so awkward about it? She looks younger than me, but her deceased husband's age is unknown. However, as the saying goes, 'respect for the dead,' so I'll call his widow 'sister-in-law,' understand?"
"Such a beautiful young lady has lost her husband, it's so pitiful. From now on, let's call her 'little sister-in-law' like the adults do!"
"That works too!"
The next morning, as usual, He Jiuniang was going to see Hu Wenhai. After getting into the carriage, the driver said apologetically, "Doctor He, Doctor Song asked me to tell you that he can't go to the Hu residence with you this morning. A difficult patient has come to the clinic, and both he and the young master are busy."
He Jiuniang nodded in understanding; she could manage on her own. However, she still asked, "What's the situation at the clinic?"
"It's all because of Liu Yancai, the owner of the brothel that's known for its 'fragrant aroma' for miles around. He ruined himself in the brothel last night and rushed to the doctor early this morning. When his wife found out about it, she went to the clinic and caused a scene. Liu Yancai got a really bad beating!"
"There's...there's still..."
As the driver spoke, he glanced at He Jiuniang with difficulty, feeling somewhat embarrassed to speak.
He Jiuniang continued, "Also, Liu Yancai went to the clinic intending to cause me trouble, but Doctor Song stopped him, right?"
The coachman chuckled and said, "Doctor He is truly wise!"
He Jiuniang let out a sigh and said with emotion, "I've had Dr. Song help me solve another problem. How can I repay him? Perhaps the Hu family should give me more money for the consultation. Dr. Song would be very happy."
Coachman: ...
What the Hu family didn't know was that Hu Wenhai's condition should have improved in seven or eight days, but because He Jiuniang felt that she couldn't let him recover too quickly and go out to harm people again, she deliberately delayed it for a few days.
Cough cough, she would never admit that she actually wanted to earn more consultation fees as a thank-you gift for Dr. Song!
However, this is also due to the restless Hu couple, who had bad ideas for him, so they certainly couldn't be tolerated.
When she got off the carriage, He Jiuniang gave the driver a visiting card and said, "Please take this to the manager of Anlanfang and tell him that I am a friend of his boss's wife and wish to pay him a visit."
Anlanfang was the largest teahouse in Jingzhou. The driver was surprised that He Jiuniang knew so many people, but he didn't say much. He promised to deliver the goods and then left.
He Jiuniang went to the Hu family alone. After yesterday's experience, the Hu family members were much more restrained, except for Hu Wenhai, whose gaze towards He Jiuniang was still somewhat impure.
But this did not stop He Jiuniang from charging more money. For example, when she was leaving, Madam Feng gave her fifty taels of consultation fee, but He Jiuniang did not accept it. She simply said, "Madam Hu should know that this venereal disease can be fatal."
Although not explicitly stated, the meaning was quite clear, and Feng's face immediately darkened.
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