Jinyi Spring

Chapter 84 An Unconventional Way of Protecting One's Master
Feng Chuchen didn't take it to heart; she and they were not from the same social class.

She first presented two pairs of slippers and a basket, saying, "Please don't find them offensive, Your Highness."

Even though she was a woman of the world, Princess Yanghe was still amazed by these shoes.

"Wow, what exquisite embroidered shoes!"

After admiring it, she put it on the ground, first walking a few steps in green slippers, then a few steps in blue slippers.

"Hmm, soft and fits well, Miss Feng has a clever mind."

Shangguan Ruyue and Miss Xue were also amazed and sincerely praised her.

Feng Chuchen stood behind the princess and began to massage her head with her ten fingers.

The two young girls sat on the other side of the curtain, their sweet whispers drifting over from time to time.

Xue San-guniang's voice: "Have you heard? After breaking off the engagement with Young Master Ming, Second Miss Zhen's illness was cured, but she is as sad as can be."

"The day before yesterday, she secretly went to the Ming residence to see Madam Xia, hoping to salvage the marriage, saying that she was sick because she had caught a cold and that it had nothing to do with Young Master Ming. After Madam Zhen found out, she put her under house arrest."

Shangguan Ruyue said, "It's good that we broke off that engagement. Miss Zhen is no good at anything and she still complained about Cousin Ming. I heard from my aunt that Cousin Ming's fate has changed and he will no longer bring misfortune to his wives. Her illness is her own business and it's not Cousin Ming's fault."

Miss Xue exclaimed incredulously, "How is this possible?"

"Of course it's true. My mother went to visit my aunt and heard it from her. As for why her fate changed, my aunt didn't say, and I don't know either."

Princess Yanghe frowned and raised her voice, saying, "Go to the garden to look at the flowers and have fun, don't be so reserved."

The two little girls stuck out their tongues and walked out hand in hand.

After Feng Chuchen finished her massage, Princess Yanghe took her hand and smiled, "You're fifteen this year, right? What kind of young man are you looking for?"

Feng Chuchen stated her conditions very directly without any hesitation.

"I don't seek high office or generous salary, but I do require a man who is open-minded, physically strong, and knowledgeable. Most importantly, he must not be fickle and whose views largely align with mine."

A woman who expects her man to be faithful is considered jealous. To find common ground with her, you need to meet her in person and have something in common to talk about.

Despite her unorthodox and unconventional remarks, Feng Chuchen still spoke them.

Not only because Princess Yanghe was forthright and unique, but also because noblewomen in ancient times liked to act as matchmakers. If they thought they were being kind and found a "good match" for themselves according to their standards, it would be unseemly to refuse.

Princess Yanghe was stunned for a moment, and the room fell silent.

He then chuckled, "Dr. Feng's descendants are indeed extraordinary. They don't need high-ranking positions or vast wealth; they only seek a devoted partner. Such men are easy to find, yet also difficult to find."

"Men are mostly fickle. When they are not rich, they can be faithful, but when they have the means, their minds may change."

What she couldn't say was how difficult it was for an ordinary woman to find a man who was both outstanding and devoted, unless he was a man who wanted to live off her for the rest of his life.

But the man who wanted to live off a woman wasn't exactly outstanding, so how could he possibly catch Miss Feng's eye?
Yu'er once wanted to marry Miss Feng. Even though they were not engaged and were of equal social standing, he and Miss Feng were not compatible.

In this world, apart from her husband, none of the other men she knew possessed those qualities.

The original plan to find a good family for Feng Chuchen had to be temporarily abandoned.

Feng Chuchen said, "I'll marry if I can find someone, and I won't if I can't. My aunt never got married and she's doing just fine on her own."

Princess Yanghe sighed, “It’s not easy for a woman to live her life alone. You’re still young, take your time to look. I’ll keep an eye out for you, and you’ll surely find someone good.”

She added, "Thank you, I feel much better now. You don't need to come tomorrow. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, go to Guo Jialing. If he can't solve them, come to me."

Feng Chuchen took his leave.

The old woman who saw Feng Chuchen out gave her a purse and said with a smile, "Dr. Feng's medical skills are superb. The princess's illness has improved a lot in just four days."

The purse contained one hundred taels of silver for the consultation fee and a reward.

Feng Chuchen had thought that the princess would let her massage for at least seven to ten days, but she didn't expect that she would be stopped as soon as she was a little better.

This was exactly what she wanted.

Treating a person of importance is stressful; not only do you need excellent medical skills, but you also need to be perceptive and able to guess their thoughts.

Although she admired and was grateful to Princess Yanghe, she was still unwilling to have contact with her every day.

Tired.

Once inside the carriage, Peony, who had been on edge the whole time, finally relaxed and boasted, "Miss, I haven't been looking around like that these past few days; I've only been looking at noses and toes."

Mu Jin covered her mouth and laughed.

Feng Chuchen praised, "You did a good job this time, keep it up."

Peony added, "Grandma also gave me and Hibiscus a tael of silver each. I'm off tomorrow, so I can take the silver home. With a little more saving, my family will be able to build a tiled house. Apart from the village head's family, only my family in our village lives in a tiled house."

She looked extremely pleased with herself, never expecting that she would have saved so much money in just one year.

When he got home, two more actresses came to his house, both of whom wanted to have their skin checked by Feng Chuchen.

They weren't as wealthy as Gai and Tian, ​​so Feng Chuchen only prescribed herbal decoctions and makeup remover powder. Without the secret medicine, their recovery would be slower.

Aside from postpartum women and a small number of pregnant women, those who come to the clinic to see Feng Chuchen for other illnesses are all considered low-class.

Feng Chuchen was very enthusiastic towards them, and word of mouth spread, attracting more and more people from other social classes.

That noon, Shaoyao returned home, and Feng Chuchen and the others were having lunch.

Peony came in and said with a smile, "Miss, young master, I ran into Feng Qi on my way back and gave him a good beating. He even had a bloody nose."

Feng Buji happily rewarded her with one tael of silver, saying, "Well done. If you hit me again next time, you'll get another reward."

Feng Chuchen was so busy every day that she forgot about that villain.

Feng Qi owed the original owner a life, so being beaten up is too lenient.

In the afternoon, she called Wu San into the room, whispered a few instructions to him, and gave him ten strings of cash.

A few thugs will suffice to deal with Feng Qi. We won't kill him, but cripple one of his legs and make his life miserable.

The clinic was busy that day; after seeing off a mother and child, they admitted two new postpartum women. Since Banxia couldn't find the time, Feng Chuchen took Shaoyao to the Ming residence.

Upon arriving at the main courtyard, they saw Granny Li waiting at the entrance to greet them.

She laughed exaggeratedly, "Oh my, you've finally come." Then she whispered, "My lady feels a little better. Doctor Feng is so skilled at such a young age."

Feng Chuchen smiled and said, "It's good that you're feeling better."

The girls became even more enthusiastic.

"Dr. Feng, your dress looks beautiful today."

"Miss Feng, your hairpin is so beautiful."

……

Feng Chuchen smiled and exchanged pleasantries with them.

Granny Li laughed and said, "Stop your nonsense, Madam is waiting."

Madam Ming looked very well today; her makeup was more refined than before, and the melancholy in her eyes had lessened.

That's what spirit and energy are all about.

Feng Chuchen smiled and said, "Madam Ming's complexion is indeed much better."

Madam Ming smiled and said, "I feel much better. I sleep better at night and can sit for longer than before."

Ah Xuan's voice came from outside again, "Little Big Big, Little Big Big."

Madam Ming chuckled, "The little guy hasn't been here for days, I wonder where he's gone off to again." Feng Chuchen looked towards the door; Ah Xuan hadn't been to the clinic for many days either.

The maid opened the door and let Ah Xuan in. Ah Xuan flew onto Madam Ming's chest.

It opened its little mouth and howled like a wolf, "Awoo~~ Awoo~~"

Madam Ming exclaimed in surprise, "They've even learned that sound! Did they go deep into the mountains to play with the wolves?"

Ah Xuan jumped onto Feng Chuchen's lap again, saying, "Amitabha, even the lotus cannot compare to the beauty of a woman's makeup."

A maidservant flattered, "Doctor Feng is a beauty; even Ah Xuan knows that."

Madam Ming looked at Feng Chuchen and smiled, "Miss Feng is exceptionally beautiful, a rare beauty indeed. I feel that Miss Feng resembles someone I know, but I can't quite place her."

Feng Chuchen immediately became interested and looked at Madam Ming.

Madam Ming pondered but couldn't remember.

Granny Li looked closely at Feng Chuchen and smiled, "Miss Feng has a unique air about her, just like the old lady when she was young. It's not her facial features that are similar, but her demeanor."

Madam Ming suddenly realized, "Yes, there is a unique charm to it, it must be like our ancestor."

Feng Chuchen was somewhat disappointed, but smiled and said, "The old lady also said I look like her."

Peony was overjoyed, her teeth practically showing, and she really wanted to praise the girl. But remembering she shouldn't say too much, she swallowed her words.

Madam Ming then asked, "I heard you cured Princess Yanghe's migraines?"

"Yes, Her Highness the Princess was massaged for three days, and the herbal medicine and acupuncture were also done by the imperial physicians."

Feng Chuchen arrived early today, and the treatment was completed around noon, so she declined to stay for lunch.

Ah Xuan wanted to leave with her, but the maid grabbed him quickly, saying, "Don't run away, stay and keep Madam entertained."

"You silly boy, you silly boy..."

The crowd roared with laughter.

Feng Chuchen asked Uncle Wu to take a detour to Yixiangju Restaurant, as Feng Buji had been craving their braised duck for a long time.

We'll have lunch here.

They found an empty table in the lobby, and Feng Chuchen, Shaoyao, and Uncle Wu ordered three dishes and a soup, plus an extra braised duck to go.

Peony boasted, "Miss, I didn't let my eyes wander or say anything out of line today."

"Yes, that was very good."

Uncle Wu smiled and said, "Miss Peony is becoming more and more composed."

Peony said proudly, "That's right. If the young lady is so composed, how could her personal maid be any less so?"

Her most cherished identity was that of a personal maid, which she considered even more prestigious than Banxia's status as a doctor.

As they were talking, Peony saw a dark-skinned, tall young man pass by them. What was infuriating was that this young man leered at her daughter several times.

Peony was furious. "He's dark-skinned and as strong as a camel. How dare he look at my daughter like that? What a lecherous scoundrel! Shameless!"

She slammed her hand on the table, stood up, walked over and blocked the young man's path, saying fiercely, "Where are you looking? I'm naturally beautiful, and you can't just look at me like that."

She couldn't very well say that the big, dark-skinned man was looking at her daughter, as that would damage her daughter's reputation, so she cleverly shifted the blame onto herself.

She had overheard others praising her for being naturally beautiful, and now she could put that to good use.

The young man was taken aback at first, blinked, then laughed in exasperation, and said, "It's already noon and you're still dreaming? I think you..."

Peony interrupted him, "Want to look at me more? Bah, you lecher! No matter how beautiful I am, I won't allow you to look at me like that..."

Feng Chuchen was initially taken aback by the peony, but after recovering, she quickly got up and pulled the peony back, saying, "Don't be silly."

He then apologized to the big, dark-skinned man, saying, "I'm sorry, it was my girl who spoke without thinking and offended him."

Wu San also got up and went over, bowing to the big black man and apologizing, "Sorry, sir, we'll go home and teach her a lesson."

Peony was arguing so loudly that she couldn't stop at all. "Miss, it was this big, dark guy who was rude first."

He glared at the big, dark-skinned man and cursed, "You ugly freak, you dare to stare at me? If you look again, I'll gouge your eyes out."

People eating looked up at them.

Someone chimed in, "That's right, no matter how pretty a girl is, you can't just stare at her all the time."

"Haha, this girl is truly naturally beautiful."

"She was fair-skinned and delicate, with a beautiful and dignified appearance."

"This young man has a penchant for unconventional beauties..."

The big, burly man got really angry. His smile vanished, and he yelled, "Bullshit! I'm looking at the bits of leek stuck between your teeth. With your ugly face, even one more glance from me gives me nightmares..."

Peony retorted, "What? You want to dream about me? What are you thinking? How can you dream of such wonderful things? Don't you even take a piss and look at yourself in the mirror? This lady is so beautiful that she has alarmed the imperial kitchen, and you can't even look at her or think about her..."

"If you dare to have any more wild thoughts or let your eyes wander, believe me, I'll slap you to death..."

Blah blah blah, the peony unleashed a torrent of energy.

The big, dark-skinned guy wanted to yell back but couldn't get a word in edgewise, and he was so angry he nearly fell over.

After waiting for the dark-skinned girl to finish her rant, he finally snapped, "You infatuated, idiotic, crazy woman! This is the first time I've ever met a woman as obnoxious as you. Today I'm going to knock out your big teeth and see if you can still spout nonsense."

As he spoke, he assumed a fighting stance.

If it weren't for Doctor Feng's sake, he would have beaten that brat to the ground long ago.

Peony tried to shake off Feng Chuchen's hand and fight him, but Feng Chuchen held her tightly.

Wu San stepped between the two to mediate, saying, "Sir, it was my daughter's fault. I apologize..."

The crowd cheered, "They're fighting!"

“The show is about to begin.”

"Fight quickly, fight quickly."

……

The shopkeeper was also frightened and tried to mediate the fight.

"It's a misunderstanding, it's a misunderstanding, please calm down..."

A familiar male voice came from the second floor, "Brother Hei, the old man wants you to come up."

Feng Chuchen and Shaoyao looked up and saw Ming Shanyue, Shangguan Ruyu, Commander Jin, and several attendants standing behind the second-floor railing.

Apart from Ming Shanyue's ambiguous smile, the others were laughing so hard their mouths stretched to their ears. Commander Jin, in particular, had a deep, booming laugh that could be heard throughout the room.

The big, burly man glared at Peony fiercely. "You just wait and see how I deal with you later."

He strode up to the second floor.

When Peony saw that the big black guy was familiar with those people, she didn't dare to say anything more and quickly followed Feng Chuchen to sit down at the table.

Duan Yan laughed and said, "Serves you right for being so lecherous, staring at girls so intently. Now you've bitten off more than you can chew."

The big, burly man scoffed, "I only look at beautiful women. Looking at her? She's still dreaming in the middle of the day. What bad luck to run into an idiot, a lovesick fool, obsessed with men, and she even has the nerve to say those things..."

Commander Jin chuckled in a gruff voice, "That girl isn't that kind of person. She must have been displeased because you glanced at her mistress a few times. She's fiercely protective of her mistress, which suits my taste. It's a pity she's a girl; if she were a man, I would definitely buy her as a personal guard."

He had been standing here the whole time and saw the entire argument.