They all knew the purpose of their visit, and there weren't many formalities. With the three children's unanimous assurances, He Jiuniang began to take Kang Xiucai's pulse and then performed some examinations.
Kang Xiucai's condition was much more serious than she had imagined.
Born with a weak constitution, and suffering from depression, she was unable to receive proper treatment due to the limited medical resources of the time.
Most importantly, despite his depleted health, he continued to teach. Teaching is very tiring, and over time, his condition worsened.
"Third Aunt, is the master's condition very serious?"
The three little ones looked at He Jiuniang with worried expressions.
"Yes, it's very serious."
It was so serious that if she hadn't come to see him today, Kang Xiucai definitely wouldn't have lived more than three months.
Kang Xiucai seemed to have given up hope for his situation and was just going through the motions without wanting to disappoint his student's good intentions.
Upon hearing this, he smiled faintly and said, "It's alright, it's all my fate."
"What do you mean 'it's alright'?"
He Jiuniang suddenly glared at him, her tone somewhat fierce: "Our child has paid tuition fees and comes to school to study and learn to read. If you, as the teacher, are sick and leave early every day, what can the child learn from you?"
Upon hearing this, everyone present, including the three little ones, stared at her blankly.
Lei Zi, ever outspoken, widened his eyes and said, "Third Aunt, we're here to help the doctor get better, not to make him sick!"
He Jiuniang: ...
Kang Xiucai:...
"Cough cough..."
Kang Xiucai coughed twice and said, "Don't worry, Madam, I'll leave school early today, but it won't happen again... cough cough..."
"Mr. Kang has misunderstood."
He Jiuniang smiled and said, "What I mean is, Mr. Kang, don't give up so easily. Your condition is indeed very serious, but I can cure you."
The three little ones: Whew...
They all breathed a sigh of relief, and after realizing what had happened, they looked at He Jiuniang with shining eyes: "Third Aunt, can the master's illness really be cured? Are you telling the truth?"
"Of course, when have I ever lied to you?"
He Jiuniang reached out and flicked Lei Zi's head: "So you think so badly of your third aunt."
Lei Zi shook his head anxiously: "No, no, I was just too anxious and said the wrong thing. Please don't hold it against me, Auntie!"
After all, no one expected that Third Aunt would speak with such heavy breathing, and she didn't explain herself very clearly, so they all misunderstood!
He Jiuniang certainly wouldn't hold it against him, after all, she had just said that on purpose to provoke Kang Xiucai and make him have some normal human emotions.
When Kang Xiucai heard He Jiuniang say that his illness could be cured, he was completely stunned and didn't know how to react.
Over the years, all the doctors he had seen said his illness was incurable. Just when he had given up hope and decided to leave it to fate, someone confidently told him that his illness could be cured.
He wanted to believe, but he didn't dare, afraid that his ignited hope would eventually crumble, afraid that he no longer had the courage to try again.
“Mr. Kang, your condition is somewhat complicated, but it’s not a terminal illness. I’ll prescribe a few medicines for you in a bit. Follow my prescriptions and get the medicine to regulate your body. In one to two years at most, your body will be no different from that of a normal man.”
As she spoke, He Jiu Niang asked Lei Zi to bring paper and pen to write down the prescription. Kang Xiucai took a long time to come to his senses and asked incredulously, "Can it really cure me?"
If that's the case, he'll treat him even if it means going bankrupt!
He still had many things left undone, and his passion had nowhere to go. He thought his life would end like this, but if he could really be cured, he would definitely go and fulfill his ambitions.
“Okay, follow these prescriptions. Also, I work at Yuyuantang. Come see me for a follow-up appointment every two weeks, and I will adjust the prescriptions according to your condition.”
He Jiuniang's voice and tone were very calm, as if to her it was just a common cold, nothing serious at all.
It was precisely because of this that Kang Xiucai's withered heart suddenly began to beat again, and he believed that what He Jiuniang said was true.
"Thank you so much!"
Kang Xiucai waved his hand, signaling his servant to fetch the money before paying the consultation fee.
He Jiuniang said, "No need for the consultation fee. Mr. Kang is a man of great talent. It is a blessing for your children to be able to study under Mr. Kang. We will be leaving now."
With that, he called to the children and turned to leave, not even waiting for the servant to take out the money.
Kang Xiucai was in poor health. He chased after him for a couple of steps but couldn't catch up. He almost fell down, but was caught by the servant who came out to help him up.
Watching the group leave, Kang Xiucai coughed twice, then suddenly laughed.
He's met a benefactor.
After leaving the school, the group boarded a carriage to go home. It was still early; they were really taking an early shift.
Yes, having the means means you can go to get off work and leave work whenever you want.
Once outside the city, the carriage traveled along the narrow dirt road at a slow pace. Several children recited their lessons rhythmically, swaying their heads. He Jiuniang was drowsy; reading was truly so soothing, and she loved listening to it…
"Whoa~"
The driver suddenly pulled on the reins, startling the horse and causing it to rear up. The people in the carriage fell and stumbled, and He Jiuniang's sleepiness vanished instantly.
"Dr. He, someone is blocking our way!"
The coachman reported this with trepidation, his voice trembling.
The children instinctively looked at He Jiuniang, their eyes filled with fear.
He Jiuniang patted Leizi's head and said, "Keep an eye on your two younger brothers, I'm going to check on them."
"Third Aunt!"
Lei grabbed her: "Danger! I... I'm a man, I'll go!"
He was clearly scared too, but there were so many of them, and his third aunt was the only woman among them. He couldn't let his third aunt face those bad people alone.
"People inside, come out!"
An arrogant and domineering voice came from outside, clearly indicating impatience.
He Jiuniang didn't have time to say much to them: "Listen to me!"
After saying that, he got off the carriage. Lei Zi wanted to follow, but Xiao Hu Zi grabbed him: "Big cousin, Third Aunt said you can't get off!"
Mother said we must listen to our third aunt; she will never be wrong.
Jiezi also grabbed his other hand, saying, "Yes, I will never let my eldest brother cause trouble for my third aunt."
He Jiuniang got out of the carriage and saw a group of people dressed as servants across the way. She didn't even need to think; she could tell with her toes that they were members of the Dong family.
The most ridiculous thing is that they were holding weapons, which clearly indicated that they were about to make a move.
Tsk tsk tsk, she only has a driver and three kids, plus a weak woman like her, is it worth the other side sending a dozen or so armed men to attack her?
"So you're He Jiu Niang? It's your good fortune to be able to treat our master's illness. If you know what's good for you, come with us. Otherwise, don't blame us for being impolite!"
The leader was very arrogant, feeling that victory was assured.
He Jiuniang followed his example and stepped forward, asking fiercely, "Are you the group of people who beat up my family yesterday?"
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