Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 564: Honor (asking for monthly ticket)

Huai En pondered for a moment, then wrote down the contents of the prescription neatly.

Zhang Yanling immediately took it and examined it carefully.

Qin Ji asked nervously, "Second Master, I don't mean to bother you, but I want to ask you a question... Is there really no way to cure this disease? Half a year... isn't it a bit..."

"It will take less than half a year..."

Zhang Yanling continued to study hard. He wanted to find some clues from the prescriptions Wang Ji had written, especially the advantages of ancient prescriptions. He responded casually, "Maybe it can extend the life span by one or even two years..."

"This...was it a misdiagnosis before?"

After Qin Ji asked, he immediately realized something and said with a little relief, "That's right, since Zhang Guozhang and the Second Young Master have both taken action, we will naturally see results."

After reading the prescription written by Wang Ji, Zhang Yanling pondered for a moment and felt somewhat disappointed.

It seems that Wang Ji, who is famous in history, is indeed not good at treating this.

The medicine he prescribed was not very effective in treating lung cancer.

Zhang Yanling said, "It depends on how you recuperate... You must get more rest. This matter cannot be hidden any longer. It would be best if... Your Majesty knew about it, so that Eunuch Huai can have more time to rest."

Qin Chang asked curiously, "How do you know that His Majesty doesn't know about this?"

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "My father said so."

Qin Chang shook his head and sighed, "No wonder Zhang Guozhang was unwilling to come in person. He must have guessed everything long ago. After all, with his attainments in the art of prophecy, he can indeed predict the future... Eunuch Huai, you really have to believe in Zhang Guozhang and the second young master. If there are still people in this world who can help you recover from your illness, I'm afraid it's only them, father and son."

Huai En looked calm. He nodded to Qin Chang to express his gratitude, and then said, "Didn't the Second Young Master say that? It's not a turnaround, it's just to prevent the situation from getting worse so quickly.

"In life, if you can live to my age, what else can you not see clearly? I can contribute more to the court and share the worries of Your Majesty. It doesn't matter whether you die early or late."

"Eunuch Huai is devoted to the country and His Majesty, which is truly admirable."

Zhang Yanling first praised him, and then said, "But Eunuch Huai is like the pillar of the Ming Dynasty. As long as you are alive for one more day, you can deter the villains and buy His Majesty one more day, so you must take care of yourself.

"I will take this prescription back to let my father review it first... Don't use the medicine tonight. Tomorrow morning, my father will carefully study it and send the most appropriate prescription to you. Eunuch Huai can just follow the prescription. There are also special medicines in it... Eunuch Huai must trust my father!"

Qin Chang asked: "Is it another new medicine?"

Zhang Yanling nodded and said, "In the past, Concubine Wan and the late emperor had almost the same illness, but Eunuch Huai's symptoms were milder, so this time we must take a different approach to treat the disease, otherwise we may repeat the same mistake. This is what my father said, I am just passing on his words."

Huai'en expressed his gratitude to Zhang Yanling, and said that he had already become indifferent to life and death, and did not expect to change his fate and live a long life.

Whether it was sincere or false, at least they did a good job of saving face.

Then Huai En left first.

Zhang Yanling was thinking, Huai'en, aren't you too tense?

Even though you are the eunuch who holds the seal of the Imperial Household Department, you can now be considered my "expert". Not only do you not cherish your chance to live, but you are also shouting slogans here and pretending to be a big shot?
"Second Young Master, what is the condition of Eunuch Huai?"

Standing at the second-floor window, watching Huai En's sedan disappear around the corner, Qin Chang turned back and asked, "But is there really only one way to survive..."

Zhang Yanling introduced: "Some words may sound unpleasant, but in fact, it is just waiting for death. What we need to do now is to extend the life of Grandpa Huai as much as possible and improve his life experience in the next few years, so that he will not be too painful when he passes away."

Tan Ji asked: "Is there no other way?"

"Stop asking."

Qin Chang waved his hands and smiled bitterly, "I understand your feelings, but you can't make things too difficult for others... Oh, by the way, Second Young Master, when can your father come out and check Eunuch Huai's pulse again?"

After listening to this, Zhang Yanling couldn't help laughing in his heart.

You don't want to listen to me, an expert, but instead listen to a charlatan, right?

It turns out that one is desperate and will try any possible means!

You think I'm just someone sent to spy, and the one with real power is my cheap dad, right?
wrong!
Big mistake!

However, Zhang Yanling still had to use Zhang Luan's tiger skin as a banner, and nodded, "I have to consult my father before I can answer this."

"As soon as possible then."

Qin Chang also wanted to cry at this moment, but he seemed to have thought of something and said quickly, "I invited the second young master, but I haven't had time to entertain him properly. Let's have someone serve wine and food now." "Don't bother. I have to hurry back to report the situation here to my father."

Zhang Yanling declined politely.

"Second Young Master has finally come to my banquet, so he must stay for a meal... Besides, everything is ready in the kitchen. If we don't enjoy it, wouldn't it be a waste?"

Tan Chang tried to persuade him to stay, "Please do me a favor, Second Young Master!"

"All right!"

Zhang Yanling hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed.

Unfortunately, plans did not change quickly. Qin Chang originally wanted to have a good meal with Zhang Yanling, but just as he sat down at the table, someone from the palace came with a message, saying that the young emperor wanted to ask Qin Chang some questions.

Qin Chang felt quite helpless and could only give a few simple instructions to Qin Ji, meaning that Qin Ji must entertain Zhang Yanling well, while he himself hurried back to the palace.

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Seeing that Qin Chang had also left, Qin Ji felt a little apologetic and said with a wry smile: "Those two gentlemen are very busy. It's rare for them to take the time to come here today. Who knew that His Majesty would look for... If I have neglected the Second Young Master in any way, I apologize in advance."

"It's okay. I'm just a junior, how can I not know my limits?"

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "You're so polite to treat me to a meal."

Tan Ji said: "According to Eunuch Tan, this is a tavern opened by one of his adopted sons. There are no outsiders here today, and all the expenses on the bill are from Eunuch Tan..."

What he meant was that Qin Ji also benefited from Zhang Yanling's advice and was able to have the banquet together.

Zhang Yanling was wondering, since this is a tavern opened by Qin Changyi's son, does it still cost money to eat?
The victim has left now. If we don't give him some money for food when we leave, it would seem like we are freeloaders.

It would be fine if there was no relationship with Qin Chang, but if there was... then he deserves to pay for it out of his own pocket.

As they were talking, Ping Bao had already come up with wine and food, followed by a beautiful woman. Together they served the guests.

"You two, please forgive us for the poor hospitality... This is my wife, Yang, who has been saying that she wants to come and pay her respects to you two." Ping Bao greeted them with a smile.

Qin Ji smiled and nodded: "Your adoptive father has already left... No need to be so polite..."

Ping Bao smiled and said, "Yes, my godfather is very busy, and Your Majesty can't leave for a moment, so there's nothing we can do about it. But since you are here, Eunuch Tan, I have to come and pay my respects..."

"Huh? Do you know my identity?"

Tan Ji was very surprised.

I thought Qin Chang did a good job of keeping secrets, but it turns out that others knew everything.

Ping Bao was inevitably a little surprised after hearing this, and hurriedly said: "Didn't my foster father introduce you before? You are the famous Eunuch Tan Ji Tan, you are always with the Crown Prince in the East Palace, and now that the Crown Prince has ascended the throne, you have also entered the Imperial Household Department, which is indescribably noble. I am lucky to meet you in this life, and my ancestors are so proud of you."

Qin Ji thought about it for a moment and remembered that Qin Chang had briefly introduced him when they first met. He immediately waved his hand and said, "Ah, look at me, I'm old now and forget things in the blink of an eye... Well, we've met each other, so I've done my duty. If you have anything delicious to eat or drink, just bring it up..."

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "It is indeed a great honor for you to meet Eunuch Tan this time. This shopkeeper, speaking of which, when my brother came here to do business, he also patronized your restaurant... He said that your braised pork elbow is good..."

"Sauce elbow?"

Ping Bao was very surprised.

Zhang Yanling asked, "Did I remember it wrong? Don't you have this dish at home?"

"Yes, yes, yes. I didn't prepare it originally, but since the young master asked for it, I have to serve it to you anyway." Ping Bao immediately instructed Yang next to him, "Did you hear me? The young master wants to eat braised pork elbow. Hurry up and have someone prepare it."

Yang asked with a dark face: "Should we first ask Eunuch Tan what he wants to eat?"

What I mean is, can't you tell the primary from the secondary?
The famous eunuch Tan from the Imperial Household Department is sitting here, and you actually want to listen to that kid's orders first?
Qin Ji smiled and said, "You're welcome. Just serve the dishes as the young master said. Well, we have something important to discuss. Can we..."

"Serve the food and drinks now, come back later..."

Ping Bao immediately grabbed the stubborn wife of the criminal and headed towards the stairs.

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