Nanshan Village.
Lin was taking Chen Han's measurements to make him clothes. Her youngest son would be going to school in town in a few days, and his clothes needed to be made as soon as possible.
Seeing Chen Qingqing enter the house, he asked in confusion, "Qing'er, what exactly is wrong with Master Fan? How come it's become incurable after just one day of delay?"
Chen Qingqing smiled slyly, "Mother, I can cure Master Fan's illness. I just can't stand his bullying and oppressive behavior, so I'm planning to scare him a little."
Madam Lin looked worried. "Everyone knows that Master Fan is a bully who preys on men and women and does all sorts of evil. He's not someone a small family like ours can afford to offend. In my opinion, you shouldn't go. If he finds out you're lying to him, I'm afraid you'll suffer."
Chen Qingqing said confidently, "Mother, don't worry. Only I can cure Master Fan's illness. Before I'm cured, he won't dare to do anything to me."
As they were talking, Chen Zhanshan came out of the inner room, still holding the half-bowl of thin soup he had left to feed the man.
“Qing’er, I think your mother is right. You’ve made a lot of money selling ginseng and bought four acres of fertile land. As long as we’re frugal, our family won’t go hungry in the future. You don’t need to go to the Fan family anymore.”
Seeing the worry in her parents' eyes, Chen Qingqing reassured them, "Don't worry, Mom and Dad, I will take good care of myself."
Seeing that his daughter was assertive, Chen Zhanshan didn't say anything more and nodded in acquiescence.
"Qing girl, I've already fed the patient in the room and turned him over, so don't worry."
I'm going to the town's docks today to see if there's any work. I might be back late. When you go to the Fan family's, be careful. If you encounter any danger, remember to go to the restaurant to find your older brother.
"Okay, I understand."
Chen Qingqing frowned slightly. When she returned from shopping yesterday, Old Mrs. Chen looked at the things with envy and longing, and felt that there were some things she had to be wary of.
She took out one tael of silver from her cloth bag and handed it to Chen Zhanshan.
"Dad, when you come back, please buy a lock from the blacksmith in town. We have so much grain now, it's safer to lock it up. Otherwise, if Mom goes out for something and there's no one to watch the house, we might not even know who did it if the grain is stolen."
Seeing how thoughtful his daughter was, even more so than he, her father, was deeply moved.
Chen Zhanshan looked pleased. "Qing'er, two hundred coins is enough to buy the lock. You've given too much."
"Dad, take this money. If you come back late, buy some food in town for lunch."
"Okay, Father will listen to you." Chen Zhanshan took the silver with a warm feeling in his heart, then turned and left.
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Shi Taishou and his driver sped along the road, heading straight for Nanshan Village.
Upon arriving at the Chen family's gate, before the carriage had even come to a complete stop, Shi Taishou jumped down and jogged into the courtyard.
Seeing that no one was in the courtyard, he hurriedly called out loudly into the house, "Is Miss Chen here? I've come to take you to see my master."
Hearing the call, Chen Qingqing stepped out of the house. "Butler Shi, is there anything else?"
Shi Taishou was peeking inside when he saw Chen Qingqing come out. He immediately put on a fawning smile, bowed, and said, "Greetings, Miss Chen. I have come to fetch you on my master's orders."
Chen Qingqing's expression was indifferent, revealing no emotion whatsoever. "Steward Shi, I'm afraid you've made a wasted trip. Didn't the servant tell you that your master's illness has been delayed and I can't treat him? Please leave!"
Shi Taishou had already anticipated her refusal, and inwardly cursed Fan Tong for being untrustworthy and refusing to pay the consultation fee. He thought it was no wonder that Fan Tong had a temper and wouldn't treat him.
I really wanted to just walk away and leave, but for that little bit of pay, I had to swallow my temper and shamelessly explain.
"Miss Chen, my master has already severely punished the servant who refused to let you in yesterday. Please be magnanimous and don't hold it against the servants. Please come with me!"
Chen Qingqing's face turned cold. "Does Butler Shi mean I'm petty and lack vision?"
"No, no, that's not what I meant. Please don't misunderstand, Miss Chen."
Shi Taishou broke out in a cold sweat, gritting his teeth. This girl was so mature for her age, and he had seen countless people. When had he ever been so easily manipulated? But now he needed her help, so he had no choice but to put on a smiling face and explain.
"Miss Chen, I was away from the Fan residence yesterday due to family matters, and my husband also went out to visit friends. We forgot about the day you were scheduled to have a follow-up appointment with Master Fan, so we were unaware of your visit."
It wasn't until evening that I heard from the servants that my master was furious. He had already sold the gatekeeper to a slave trader and ordered me to come and fetch the young lady last night.
But seeing that it was getting late, and considering that my master seemed to be in good spirits, and also worried that the girl might have an accident on her way in the dark, I delayed them.
"It's all my fault, Miss Chen, please have pity on me and come with me. Otherwise, I really won't be able to explain myself."
Chen Qingqing listened to him as if he were telling the truth, so she didn't expose him, since what she wanted was money.
She frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then feigned reluctance. "Butler Shi, it's not that I'm unwilling to help, but your master has already missed the best time for treatment. Even if I go, I may not be able to cure his umbilical cord disease."
"Miss Chen, your medical skills are superb. Regardless of whether you can cure my master, please come with me! I beg you."
"Sigh... Alright, I'll go with you. After all, I can't put you in a difficult position." Chen Qingqing sighed insincerely. "But let me make this clear: I can only do my best. If your master's umbilical cord infection has already affected his kidneys, then there's nothing I can do to help."
Upon hearing this, Shi Taishou beamed with delight, bowing deeply. "Miss Chen is truly unpretentious and magnanimous. Let's get going!"
"Okay, let's go!"
Fan Residence.
When Fan Tong saw Chen Qingqing, he was so excited that he almost knelt down and kowtowed. "Miss Chen, please help me! Please give me some acupuncture. I'm dying of itching!"
Madam Fan hurried forward, "Miss Chen, you've finally arrived! My husband is seriously ill, lying in bed crying out in pain. He can't eat or sleep, and he's itching so much he's going to die! Please, please save him!"
Chen Qingqing said with a serious expression, "Madam Fan, please don't be anxious. Let me examine Mr. Fan first, and then I will make a judgment."
“Alright, Miss Chen, please.” Madam Fan said respectfully.
Chen Qingqing came to Fan Tong's bedside and pretended to examine him, first taking his pulse and then looking at his tongue.
After the examination, her expression turned serious, and she kept shaking her head and sighing.
Fan Tong trembled with nervousness. "Miss Chen, how is my illness?"
Chen Qingqing shook her head with a regretful expression, "Your condition is not optimistic; your umbilical cord infection has become more serious."
"What? It's serious?" Fan Tong was so frightened that his face turned pale.
Madam Fan panicked. "Miss Chen, please, you must find a way to save my husband. I beg you."
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