These words contained both explanation and warning, leaving everyone present stunned. Could it be that seeing a doctor involved collective punishment?
However, no one present dared to refute her, after all, the way she had just hit someone was deeply ingrained in everyone's minds, and no one was so foolish as to offer their face to be hit.
Many people also supported her statement. One person said, "Dr. He is right to do this. Otherwise, if Young Master Pan comes to cause trouble today, Young Master Wang or Young Master Li will come tomorrow. If this continues, there will be trouble at the clinic every day, and those of us who really want to see a doctor will only be delayed!"
"That's right! We came to the clinic to get medical treatment, not to watch people cause trouble! We support Dr. He!"
"One person causes trouble, the whole family suffers. This method is really great. Even if some people are ungrateful, there are always one or two honest people in the family. Even if it's just in case, they won't come looking for trouble! After all, Doctor He's medical skills are famous in our Jingzhou City for his miraculous healing abilities!"
"Well said! We support Dr. He!"
...
The fact that everyone expressed their opinions surprised He Jiuniang. She thought she would have to argue with them, but she didn't expect so many people to be reasonable.
At this moment, Doctor Song stepped forward and said, "Thank you all for your support of Yuyuantang. Doctor He's words represent my words. Please pass this message on to each other: if anyone comes to Yuyuantang to cause trouble again, we will never take on patients from that family again! Don't say we are heartless; we are all human beings. Let's treat each other with sincerity. We are doctors, not objects to be fought over! We have families and our own lives; we get tired and uncomfortable, and we also need rest. Please be understanding!"
"Dr. He is from Daling County. She originally practiced medicine in the county seat of Daling County, but recently there have been many difficult and complicated cases in the prefectural city, so I asked her to come and take a look. She has been here for several months and has not been home for a long time. There are three or four-year-old children at home who are looking forward to their mother's return every day. Please understand Dr. He's heart as a mother."
He Jiuniang had just given the impression of being a beautiful but shrewish woman, but after Doctor Song's words, everyone seemed to see a mother who was pretending to be strong for the sake of her child. Perhaps thinking of their own children or parents, everyone felt a little sorry for her.
"It's really not easy for Dr. He, a woman!"
"So that's how it is! We misunderstood Dr. He!"
"So, it seems that Young Master Pan went too far!"
...
The crowd was filled with righteous indignation. If Pan Yi were here, they would definitely give him a good verbal dressing-down.
However, if Dr. He's family is from Daling County, then could it be that her relatives who are officials are officials in the county town?
The highest-ranking official in a county town is the county magistrate, followed by the county assistant magistrate. These positions are undoubtedly the top positions in a county town, but they are not enough in a prefectural city. What if the official positions of Doctor He's relatives are not as high as those of Young Master Pan's relatives?
Will Dr. He be bullied?
People are starting to worry about her.
He Jiuniang: ...
She originally wanted to project an image of a fierce woman that no one dared to mess with, but after Dr. Song said that, she was instantly dressed up as a loving mother.
This emotional appeal is really embarrassing...
Fortunately, no one dwelled on the matter too much. After exchanging a few words, they went their separate ways. For common illnesses, they went to see a regular doctor; for complicated cases, they went to He Jiu Niang's clinic and waited in line to be seen one by one.
He Jiuniang had hoped for a break, at least to let her see all her patients for the day. After hearing that she was going home for a few days, the number of patients actually increased, probably because they were worried that she might not come back. The clinic was packed with patients.
After seeing more than ten patients, with a long queue still behind them, they heard shouts from outside again. The young apprentice rushed over to report, "Dr. He, Young Master Pan has arrived with his relatives! What should we do?"
The young apprentice was genuinely worried about He Jiuniang. Having known Doctor He for so long, he didn't know which of her relatives was an official, and he only thought that she was just saying it casually to scare Pan Yi.
But no one expected Pan Yi's powerful backer to arrive so quickly, which made people a little uneasy.
He Jiuniang took a deep breath, suppressing her anger, but still said irritably, "Is this never going to end?"
But she didn't get up to check; instead, she continued to prescribe medicine for the patients and gave them the usual instructions, as if she hadn't heard what the young apprentice was saying.
The young apprentice was anxiously watching from the side. She finally spoke up, "Don't panic, okay? Since they've come looking for me, let them come to me themselves. Do you expect me to go to them?"
She had such an air about her that even the young waiter had to give her a thumbs up.
Even so, I was still extremely anxious.
Although the owner of Yuyuantang, Doctor Song, came from the palace, he did not have any great achievements or real power. Some people who value etiquette would respect him, but many others did not think so. In their eyes, Doctor Song was just an old doctor with decent medical skills, nothing special.
On such grounds, one would naturally not have much respect for him.
The young apprentice said anxiously, "Dr. He, please think of something!"
He Jiuniang, however, remained calm and composed as she wrote the prescription. The young apprentice had no choice but to run out and check on the situation himself.
Pan Yi and his cousin Pan Can did not come alone; they brought a lot of servants and thugs with them, clearly intending to get revenge for Pan Yi.
As soon as he entered, he kicked over a bench that was meant for patients waiting in line, making a loud bang that drew the attention of many people.
When Pan Yi caused trouble before, people still dared to chime in and say a few words in support of He Jiu Niang. But now that Pan Can has arrived, they really don't dare to say anything more. As the saying goes, the common people can't fight with officials. No matter how powerful the common people are, they still have to bow to even a minor official.
They can speak out with passion and righteousness, but they don't want to implicate their entire family because of their momentary enthusiasm, as the consequences would be unbearable for them.
Seeing this, they could only silently pretend they hadn't seen anything, praying in their hearts that Dr. He wouldn't be bullied.
Pan Can arrogantly grabbed a young waiter and asked, "Where is that woman? Tell her to get out here and see me! She dares to bully my family, she's really asking for trouble!"
Doctor Song came out with Song Chi and a few young assistants, and said firmly, "Lord Pan, Doctor He is busy. She has already made herself very clear. Don't bother her unless it's absolutely necessary. She's just a weak woman. Why should Lord Pan bother with her?"
"Weak woman?"
Pan Can couldn't help but laugh when she heard those three words. She pulled Pan Yi over and pointed at his swollen cheek, asking, "How could a weak woman beat my cousin like this? What, wasn't your clinic supposed to be pretty capable? Why are you chickening out now?"
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