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Chapter 696 Don't Get Slapped [Thank you! Goodbye! I owe you 41k more]

"Hello, Brother He."

Minglan and Changzhang, who were following at the back, bowed and called for help.

"Hello, Sixth Sister!"

He Hongwen only glanced at Minglan, then quickly looked at Changzhang: "Qi Lang, nice to meet you."

"Haha, kids, please sit down!" Old Madam Sheng stretched out her hand and said with a smile.

Everyone sat down according to their age.

He Hongwen focused his attention on his peers and tried hard to control himself from looking at Minglan.

The He family's ancestral home is Baishitan, which belongs to Pingjiang Prefecture (now Suzhou), not far from Youyang where the Sheng family's ancestral home is located.

He Hongwen learned medical skills from the skilled medical lady He since he was a child, and naturally he also visited many places in Jiangnan and Liangzhe.

The girls in the Jiangnan Liangzhe Road are known for their gentleness, grace, and elegance.

The business in Liangzhe Road in the south of the Yangtze River was extremely developed, and wealthy businessmen gathered there. He Hongwen had seen countless girls with outstanding looks who were raised in wealthy families since he was a child.

Although he is getting older and no longer ignorant about matters between men and women and has reached the age to avoid suspicion, He Hongwen's medical skills have improved and he has begun to take over his grandmother's practice.

Sometimes, Old Madam He was invited to the mansion to discuss certain illnesses with He Hongwen.

Over the past few years,
Some of the patients who went to see the doctor intentionally or unintentionally,

He Hongwen always felt that he saw girls from other families more often than when he was a child.

Naturally, Old Madam He also saw all these things and knew them all.

To know,
Although the He family was not considered a high-ranking family in Bian Jing, the head of Madam He's lineage was only a director of the Imperial Hospital.

But the He family is not just this one branch. He Hongwen's uncles passed the imperial examinations and became officials. They also founded an academy in their ancestral home in Pingzhou Prefecture. They were not just ordinary wealthy families.

In the eyes of the merchants and families around Pingzhou Prefecture, marrying a girl into the He family was considered marrying up.

But Madam He never made any promises to other families.

The reason was simple: He Hongwen's uncles were getting older, and there were no outstanding sons in the family who could take over from him through the imperial examinations, so Old Madam He wanted to find a good marriage for her grandson.

that,
What is a good marriage?

Old Madam He smiled as she looked at Changbai, Changfeng, who were all juren in Shou'an Hall, Chang Qiang who had a promising future, Zai Zhang, her eldest brother-in-law, Xu Zaijing, Qi Heng, and Gu Tingye who were from noble families.

A good marriage means that your grandson can become relatives and friends with these people!

If her wish came true, she would have nothing to worry about in the future.

Afterwards, Old Madam He just glanced at her grandson and realized that this was the first time in all these years that her grandson He Hongwen was as shy as he was today.

Thinking of this, Madam He glanced at Minglan who was standing next to Madam Sheng, and thought to herself: Even I have not seen many girls as outstanding as her, so it is natural for my grandson to be attracted to her.

"Madam, when my great-aunt was in Yangzhou, she praised your medical skills highly."

"When are you free? I'll ask you to come to my house and check my mother's pulse."

After Xu Zaijing sat down, he looked at Madam He and continued, "Ever since Sister Ning was born, mother has always had trouble sleeping."

Zai Zhang on the side nodded repeatedly.

When Madam Sheng heard this, although she knew that it might be Xu Zaijing who said this to help Madam Wu cover up, she still asked with concern: "How long has this situation been going on?"

Minglan, who was beside the old lady, also tensed up and looked at the two Xu brothers with concern.

Without waiting for the Xu Zaijing brothers to answer, the old lady said, "I have a very useful tranquilizing decoction here. If you don't have any, you can take some back."

Zai Zhang smiled and said soothingly, "Grandma, don't worry, a month is only a few days! Please ask Madam He to take a look, and we will feel more at ease."

"That's good." The old lady breathed a sigh of relief.

Madam He looked at Xu Zaijing and said with confidence, "Don't worry, Jing'er, I will go there early tomorrow morning."

Upon hearing this, Xu Zaijing quickly stood up and bowed, saying, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Madam."

"Jing'er, you are too polite. Please sit down!" Madam He smiled and said, "Zhang'er, you should also stop being polite."

Seeing Zai Zhang standing up and bowing, Old Madam Sheng, who was sitting beside him, smiled and nodded, saying, "Zhang'er, Jing'er, my sister has always been a maverick. If you don't listen to her, she might not go if she gets angry!"

Zai Zhang and Xu Zai Jing looked at each other and hurriedly sat back in their chairs.

Madam He glared at the old lady with some anger and said, "Old sister, when did I tell you this?"

Madam Sheng hesitated for a moment and whispered, "When you were young!"

Listening to the two elders at the top speaking, Changbai, Gu Tingye and others also laughed a few times at the right times.

Qi Heng, who also smiled, glanced at He Hongwen from time to time, with an unclear look in his eyes.

Xu Zaijing took the opportunity to say, "Madam, since you are coming to my house tomorrow, I have something to discuss with you."

Madam He smiled and said, "Just tell me, Brother Jing."

Xu Zaijing nodded: "I was thinking, can we invite the Yu family and the Ren family to go tomorrow?"

Hearing this, Madam He asked with interest, "Why do you ask this, Jing'er?"

Xu Zaijing smiled and said, "Madam, I think the three of you are all top doctors, and you all have unique insights into curing diseases and saving lives! If we can communicate with each other, it will be beneficial."

"Before."

Xu Zaijing stopped talking halfway through his sentence.

Madam Sheng immediately understood what Xu Zaijing had not said, and leaned over to Madam He and whispered a few words in her ear.

Previously in Yangzhou, if Doctor Ren had not exchanged medical skills with Doctor Chen, Pingmei might have passed away during childbirth.

After listening to her elder sister's words, Madam He looked at Xu Zaijing with admiration in her eyes and said, "Jing'er, you have a good heart, but you are thinking in the wrong way! I am very happy to be able to exchange medical experience with a great doctor! How can there be anything that can't be done?"

Hearing this, Xu Zaijing's expression relaxed, and he nodded with a smile, "That's good, that's good! I feel relieved when you say that."

Madam He smiled and nodded, and glanced at He Hongwen. He Hongwen immediately understood and stood up and bowed to Xu Zaijing: "Brother Xu Wu, Hongwen would like to thank you first."

Xu Zaijing was stunned, stood up and bowed, saying: "What are you talking about, brother He!"

After school in the afternoon,

After bowing and thanking Zhuang Xuejiu,

Xu Zaijing and others walked outside together.

Just left the house,
Xu Zaijing saw Caihuan beside Wang Ruofu, standing at the door with her head lowered.

Seeing everyone leaving the house, Caihuan bowed, looked up at Xu Zaijing and glanced at Huaxiang beside him.

Hua Xiang was also smart. After talking to Xu Zaijing, he moved closer to Caihuan and whispered, "Sister Caihuan, what's the matter?"

Caihuan smiled and nodded, whispered a few words into Huaxiang's ear, and then put an envelope in Huaxiang's hand.

Hua Xiang nodded and took the envelope and said, "Don't worry, Sister Caihuan. I will definitely hand this letter to Sister Cuichan."

Caihuan smiled and took Huaxiang's other hand, and then Huaxiang felt the palm of her hand harden.

"Hua Xiang's sister stayed for tea."

As she spoke, Caihuan helped Xique carry Rulan's schoolbox and walked quickly forward.

After Hua Xiang reacted, he opened his palm and found a silver bean lying in his palm.

After thinking for a moment, Hua Xiang sighed helplessly and walked quickly out of the yard.

Looking at Xu Zaijing who was waiting for her beside the carriage, Hua wanted to "report" to Xu Zaijing before getting on the carriage.

Zai Zhang turned around and asked, "I asked you to give it to Cui Chan?"

Hua Xiang nodded repeatedly: "Yes, Third Young Master."

Xu Zaijing guessed what was in his mind at once, and waved his hand with a smile, saying, "Get in the carriage, and give it to Cuichan when we get home."

"Yes, son."

Then, Zai Zhang looked at Xu Zai Jing and raised his eyebrows at him. He collapsed and understood something: "Hualan and I have been married for many years, but we only have one child, Zhong Ge'er! My mother-in-law is probably urging me and Hualan."

In the evening, Xu Zaijing, Rong Xian and Xiong Yan had a banquet. Liang Han was there and they talked about many things in Beijing. Rong Xian and Xiong Yan sighed a few times, "Things have changed and people have changed."

After all, before they returned to Beijing, the King of Jing was still a powerful vassal king. But now he has disappeared without a trace.

During the dinner, Liang Han whispered to Xu Zaijing: "Brother Jing, I wonder if the Tian family can hold the position of commander of the Tiger Wing Navy for long!" The next day,

The end of Chenshi (around 9:00 a.m.)
Quyuan Street,
Yong Yi Hou Mansion,

The spacious racecourse was kept very clean and tidy because there were guests.

Several handsome horses were strolling in the fence basking in the sunshine.

Near the fence, there were several luxurious carriages parked there, with horse troughs next to them and draft horses eating hay with their heads down.

Swallows flew across the pond beside the racecourse.
suddenly,

"Chirp!"

The cry of a falcon made the swallows flying over the falcon room immediately flap their wings, speed up, and fly deeper into the yard.

Xu's backyard,

Swallows flew overhead.
The spring sunshine illuminates the courtyard with green trees.

The red pomegranate flowers were blown by the wind and swayed a few times.

In the atmosphere filled with the chirping of birds and the fragrance of flowers, a maid was walking quietly under the corridor, carrying a tray.

Not far away, at the door of the main house, a well-dressed maid was standing there quietly.

Taking the tray from the maid who was walking down the corridor, the maid at the door walked into the house through the curtain.

Main hall
Several ladies with women's hairstyles were sitting on the chairs.

Although the jewelry and clothes were not very luxurious, looking at the faint light reflected from the jewelry and clothes, one could tell that the clothes and jewelry were extraordinary.

Unlike in the past, the ladies present did not laugh or talk loudly, but spoke softly.

Shulan, who was sitting at the bottom, saw Cuichan coming in with tea, and hurriedly stood up with her handkerchief in her hand, whispering, "Let me do it."

Cuichan glanced at Hualan, and when she saw Hualan nod, she let go of her hand and walked out the door.

Bai, who was sitting at the head, smiled at Shulan who was serving the tea, and after reaching out to lightly support the teacup, she whispered, "Thank you for your help."

"Madam, you are too kind." Shu Lan said with a smile.

Xie, Pingmei and Anmei on the side looked at Shulan with smiles in their eyes.

Then, Hualan stood up, took the teapot, and said with a soft smile, "Sister, let me do it."

Deep in the side room separated from the main hall by a screen,

Mrs. Wu's personal assistants, Jin Chui and Zhu Ma stood on either side of the door leading to the inner room, and the heavy curtain between them was also lowered.

The innermost room is so quiet that you can hear a pin drop.

The sun shone through the gauze on the window.

Next to the table in the middle of the inner room,
Mrs. Wu sat on one side with her outstretched arm placed on the pulse pillow. She rolled up her sleeves and exposed her wrist with three fingers lightly placed on it.

Madam He, who was sitting opposite, closed her eyes and took the patient's pulse attentively.

Sun, who was standing on the other side, kept looking at Madam He's expression, and she seemed to be even more nervous than Madam Wu.

Mrs. Wu, who was originally a little nervous, looked at Sun's appearance and somehow a smile appeared on her face.

Madam He opened her eyes, looked at her and said, "Madam, please calm down."

"Oh! Okay!" Mrs. Wu nodded.

I examined my wrist for a while.
Madam He stood up, walked to the other side, and gently placed her fingers on Madam Wu's neck.

After closing her eyes and appreciating it for a while, Madam He and Madam Wu smiled and said, "Madam, please take off your shoes and socks."

Mrs. Wu looked a little embarrassed when she heard this, but Mrs. Sun had already stepped forward to help.

After taking the pulse, seeing Madam He's relatively relaxed expression, Mrs. Sun and Madam Wu in the room both breathed a sigh of relief.

Afterwards, Madam He opened the medicine box again and continued to check it. Then she sat back at the table and asked softly, "Madam, did you have a miscarriage many years ago?"

Mrs. Wu frowned and nodded, "Yes! But, that was many years ago!"

As she spoke, Madam Wu looked at Sun, who thought for a moment and said, "I vaguely remember it, it seems to be something that happened around the time when Duan Ge'er got engaged!"

"Yes!" Mrs. Wu nodded.

Madam He nodded and smiled: "That's right!"

As she spoke, Madam He picked up the brush and began to write.

After finishing writing, Madam He said, "Madam, follow this prescription to get the medicine. I think after taking it for a few days, you will feel everything."

"Madam He, have you found the root of the disease?" Sun asked with a hopeful tone.

Madam He smiled and nodded.

"Good! That's great!" Sun said with a smile while holding Madam Wu's hand.

Although she didn't take any medicine and didn't know the effect, Madam He's words still made Madam Wu feel much better.

Madam Wu stood up quickly, pressed Sun down on the embroidered cushion, and said, "That's enough! Madam, please take a look at my sister too."

Mrs. He smiled kindly and extended her hand to invite him in.

Sun was pressed down on the embroidered cushion helplessly.

Madam He felt the pulse for a while and said with a smile, "Madam, you are in good health! What the doctor of the Ren family said is that your physical condition is like that of a woman in her thirties, which is quite appropriate."

"In the future, just keep this mentality."

Sun listened and nodded repeatedly.

Then, Madam He's smile faded a little, and she said, "That's right. Madam, is there anything that worries you?"

"Ah?" Sun was stunned and asked in surprise, "Madam, you can diagnose this?"

Madam He smiled and said, "It's just a few signs."

Mrs. Wu laughed and said, "Yes, she is worried about something, that boy Jing'er's lifelong event."

Madam He was stunned when she heard this, and then she smiled and said, "No wonder! I think after next year, the sadness in your heart will naturally disappear."

"Then I'll take advantage of your good words." Sun said.

Afterwards, several other ladies in the main hall were called to the inner room one after another.

Mrs. He has her own diagnosis for everyone.

After dinner,

In the afternoon,

Yu Huguang and Doctor Ren were in the main hall of the front yard, discussing medical skills with Old Madam He and He Hongwen, and confirming some medical conjectures with each other.

Suddenly,

A few days have passed,

By mid-April,

On this day,

at noon,

After class, a maid from Weiruixuan came quickly into the classroom, squatted beside Rulan and whispered a few words to her.

Molan, who was drinking, pricked up her ears unconsciously.

Before Molan could overhear clearly,

Sheng Hong followed Dong Rong to the outside of the school.
After bowing to Zhuang Xuejiu who was leaving the school, Dong Rong came to the school, bowed to Chang Bai and said, "Er Lang, the master invites you guys to the front hall to talk."

Changbai: "Hmm? What's the matter?"

Dong Rong bowed and said, "Mrs. Wu has brought the sixth son of the Liang family here, saying that they are here to pay their respects to the old lady. My Lord, please go over and talk to the brothers."

Hearing this, Xu Zaijing, who was stretching at the back, was startled. He looked at the three Lans on the left, especially Rulan, and thought to himself, "Fifth sister, be more careful! Don't get framed and beaten again."

On the side, Rulan noticed Xu Zaijing's gaze, looked at Xu Zaijing calmly, and then scratched her cheek in confusion.

(End of this chapter)