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We'll talk about what happens after Chapter 95 later.

Li Shande focused intently on taking the little girl's pulse, while the others stood far away, not daring to utter a sound, but their eyes all fell on his weathered face, trying to discern some clues.

After a while, he got up, went to the counter, picked up the bamboo basket on it, and began to dispense the medicine.

Upon seeing this, Yuanbao quickly stepped forward and asked, "Grandpa Li, how is my sister? She's not dead, is she?"

While preparing the medicine, Li Shande said, "It's not too late that it was delivered; if it had been a day later, there would have been no hope."

"So there's hope?" Yuanbao exclaimed with delight.

Li Shande glanced at him. Although he was a beggar, the child was clearly still a child. Li Shande had been a doctor all his life, so he couldn't help but feel pity for him.

He then looked at Song You'an, who stood out somewhat abruptly among the beggars. Although he had some doubts, he was not one to meddle in other people's business. He simply said, "Since you are willing to pay, I will give this child some high-quality medicine."

"Dr. Li, please use it. Money is not a problem as long as it can save her," Song Youan said hurriedly.

Li Shande nodded as he looked at her, and his movements to fetch the medicine quickened.

Finally, the bamboo basket was filled to the brim. If so many medicines were boiled together, wouldn't it require boiling a huge pot?

However, Li Shande handed the bamboo basket to the young medicine boy and instructed him, "Go and prepare a medicinal bath."

"Yes."

The young apprentice responded and carried the bamboo basket of herbs into the back room to boil water.

Li Shande then earnestly explained to the group, "This child is too weak. She currently has both cold and dampness in her body. She needs to take a medicinal bath to quickly expel them from her body. Otherwise, if left untreated, she will develop chronic illnesses at such a young age."

As he spoke, he looked at Song You'an and said, "Miss, since we are both women, I will have to trouble you to go in and help this little girl take a medicinal bath."

"I?"

Song Youan hesitated subconsciously, but after looking around, she realized that she was the most suitable one.

She quickly nodded: "Okay."

Soon the water boiled, and after the young apprentice had everything ready, Song You'an carried the little girl behind the screen in the back room.

A wooden bathtub filled with medicinal herbs wafted through the air with a unique aroma that was both bitter and sweet.

The water inside had also changed color. Song Youan carefully helped the little girl take off her tattered clothes, only to discover how thin her body was underneath.

Each of his ribs was clearly visible beneath his skin.

After placing her in the bathtub, Song Youan had to hold her with her hands, otherwise the unconscious girl might slip into the bathtub and drown.

Dr. Li said that it should be soaked for a full hour.

That is, two hours.

She sat on a small wooden stool, staring subconsciously at the little girl's face. Her hair was messy, with strands stuck together and mixed with mud.

Her face was covered in grime, and her lips were bloodless, making it impossible to see her features.

A white face towel was hanging on the wooden tub. Song You'an reached out, took it, wet it, and gently began to wipe the little girl's body.

Outside the clinic, Yuanbao and Erliang sat on the stone steps waiting.

"Brother Bao, buying so much medicine must have cost a lot of money. How are we going to return it to the girl?"

Yuanbao silently watched the pedestrians on Chang'an Street. After a long silence, he whispered, "I will definitely repay her. I would sell my life for her." Erliang glanced at him and had to remind him with facts: "Brother Bao, don't forget, we are beggars, we are unregistered, we are not even considered lowly."

Unregistered persons are not even eligible to be bought and sold; respectable families only buy persons with low social status.

Upon hearing this, Yuanbao lowered his head in disappointment.

Yes, he's unregistered, and even if he begged someone to buy him, no one would. How could he possibly expect to be bought by such a wonderful girl? There's no such thing as a free lunch.

"No matter what, she saved Cai Cai. Cai Cai and I will owe her for the rest of our lives. Even if we have to eat for the rest of our lives, I will pay her back today."

"Yes, Yuanbao, don't worry, we're here for you. We'll help you pay it back!"

Yuanbao looked at Erliang and nodded with a smile.

An hour later, Song Youan took the little girl out of the medicinal bath and dried her off. Although her clothes were dirty, she had no choice but to wear them for now.

They carried her out from the back room. After soaking in the medicinal bath, her complexion returned somewhat. After Song You'an wiped the dirt off her face, they could tell that the little girl was about six or seven years old and quite cute.

Yuanbao and Erliang gathered around. Yuanbao reached out to check the temperature of her forehead, and after touching it, he exclaimed, "Grandpa Li, she's still so hot!"

Li Shande said, "It's normal for her body to be hot after taking a medicinal bath. Let's put her on the bed in the side hall first; there are blankets there."

Song Youan glanced at the little girl's dirty clothes and said to Doctor Li, "I will compensate you for the soiled bedding as well."

Li Shande nodded, then said to Yuanbao and Erliang, "You two can't go in. If you want to wait, you can only wait outside the clinic."

"Why... why?"

The young apprentice looked at Yuanbao and said, "This is a medical clinic. Many people come and go every day. What kind of behavior is it for a bunch of beggars to be crammed in here?"

"us……"

Erliang was unwilling, but Yuanbao stopped him: "We know, we'll just wait outside."

Song Youan took out a fifty-tael silver note and handed it over: "Here's the silver. Doctor Li, please continue with the medicine until the little girl is fully recovered."

Fifty taels is more than enough, and you can't possibly spend it all.

Li Shande couldn't help but glance at Song Youan for a couple more seconds. He didn't think this girl had anything to do with beggars, so he still had some respect for her good deed.

"Don't worry, young lady, I will do my best."

Song Youan nodded and looked at Yuanbao and Erliang: "Don't worry, she'll be fine."

Yuanbao and Erliang immediately knelt down before Song Youan again. Yuanbao said loudly, "I will never forget your great kindness, Miss. I, Yuanbao, swear that I will repay you in the future!"

Song Youan helped the person up, and after thinking for a moment, said, "Take care of your sister first, and we can talk about the future later."

Yuanbao forced back her tears and nodded. After saying goodbye to Song Youan, she watched her figure disappear into the distance.

Song Youan went to the Marquis of Fuyang's residence at a leisurely pace. When she met Zhu Ling, there was a young lady sitting in the guest seat.

Song Youan had met this young lady before; she had also visited Youan Residence on the day she sold perfume.

However, during this meeting, the other party's gaze towards her inevitably carried a hint of contempt. That gaze was somewhat blatant, and its focus on Song You'an aroused her suspicion and confusion.

Zhu Ling then spoke, saying, "Miss Song, where did you go just now? Siyan said she saw you with several beggars on Chang'an Street."

In an instant, Song Youan understood why this young lady had given her that look.