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Wooden houses at the foot of the mountain in Shanggan Village.

Long queues formed before dawn.

The door will only open when the sunlight appears.

"Dr. Qiu, please save me!"

"Dr. Qiu, my mother has been unconscious for three days and hasn't woken up yet. Please sell me some medicine."

The crowd rushed forward, shouting as they did so.

With just one glance from Old Qiu standing at the door, they immediately fell silent and dared not move.

"One by one." Old Qiu glanced at them, his voice a little hoarse.

He didn't look like a miracle doctor at all; he was thin, had a slightly hunched back, and a fierce-looking face that made him seem unapproachable.

His approach to treating patients differed from that of ordinary doctors.

No need to take a pulse; just listen to the symptoms and give a packet of medicine, and the illness will be cured.

Many people suffering from serious illnesses did indeed recover after taking his medicine, which is why his reputation grew.

Renbao and Liushang were also in line.

Today, Liu Shang wore a light pink ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), dressed up as a young lady from a wealthy family. Ren Bao was being held by her, and she pretended to be weak.

"Are you here for a medical checkup too?" A boy of about thirteen or fourteen was standing in front of them. He was getting a little bored while waiting and glanced at Liu Shang's arms. "Your sister? She's really pretty. What illness does she have?"

Renbao instinctively said, "I'm not sick."

Huh? The boy was stunned.

Liu Shang covered Renbao's mouth, looking distressed: "Hysteria, he often talks nonsense."

The boy looked at Renbao with regret, realizing then that's how it is.

People who are sick usually say they are not sick.

Renbao whimpered and closed her little eyes; she wasn't sick at all!

Liu Shang leaned forward and coaxed softly, "Little Yama, we're just acting. You have to get into character so that Doctor Qiu won't suspect anything."

Renbao immediately opened his eyes, excited, and whispered in her ear, "Acting like the leading lady in the opera troupe?"

Liu Shang nodded.

"Great! I love acting the most!" Renbao beamed, then feigned weakness and choked up, "Sister, I have a headache, backache, stomachache, and my legs hurt so much."

The boy looked at her with surprise and suspicion, then glanced at Liu Shang.

Isn't it supposed to be hysteria?

Why does my whole body ache?

Liu Shang's lips stiffened: Little Yama, you're overacting!

The person who came out of the house was carrying a bag of medicine, and his eyes were full of hope.

As Renbao passed by, Renbao frowned and reached out to take the medicine from his hand.

"What are you doing, you little brat!" Before the man could react, the medicine he was holding was already in Renbao's hands. He was so shocked that he raised his eyebrows and glared at Renbao fiercely. "Give it back to me right now!"

Liu Shang was also startled by Ren Bao's actions, but she knew that Ren Bao would not take other people's things for no reason, so she remained silent and stared at the man warily.

Renbao opened the medicine bag, smelled it, and frowned: "This medicine can't be taken!"

"What do you know, you little brat! Doctor Qiu is a living saint who benefits the surrounding area. He has cured many difficult and complicated diseases. How can you question him with just a few words?"

"Since you didn't do it on purpose, you should leave now and stop slandering Doctor Qiu."

The people seeking medical help spoke up in unison, defending Old Man Qiu while glaring at Renbao with hostility.

The boy also thought Renbao had gone mad, but she looked so cute and adorable that he couldn't bear to see her being criticized.

"Gentlemen, this little boy is hysterical; don't take what he says seriously," he stepped in to smooth things over.

"Just because you have hysteria doesn't mean you can take my medicine! This medicine costs a hundred taels of silver, give it back to me right now!" the man shouted, reaching out to snatch it back from Renbao's hands.

Renbao struggled to get off Liushang.

She was strong, and Liu Shang couldn't hold on to her.

"I don't have hysteria." Renbao stuffed the medicine into the bamboo basket. "This medicine really shouldn't be taken! If you give it to the patient, you're committing a sin. It may seem like the patient is cured, but they won't last a year before dying, and the sins will have to be paid for by their descendants."

She spoke very seriously, and she really impressed quite a few people.

The man sneered; he was the first to get the medicine and was eager to get back: "Stop talking nonsense, give me my medicine now!"

He lunged at Renbao, intending to search her body.

A branch of the large locust tree next to him suddenly fell and knocked him unconscious.

Everyone looked at Renbao with surprise and uncertainty.

"Renbao, something has happened to your mother."

Just as Renbao was about to rush into the house to take a look, a voice transmitted from afar reached his ears.

Mother!

Renbao immediately turned and ran.

"Little... Renbao!" Liu Shang, unaware of what had happened, hurriedly chased after him.

The people queuing for medical treatment looked at each other in bewilderment.

The door opened at that moment.

Old Qiu remained calm, though his face was very sour: "If you don't believe me, you can leave. I won't force you."

After saying that, he slammed the door shut.

"Dr. Qiu, please don't be angry! We believe in you!"

Everyone expressed their opinions.

"Sister Liushang, I'm going home for a bit. I'll come find you again tomorrow." Renbao walked out of the village and tore open the Yin Road with his bare hands to go inside.

Before Liu Shang could speak, Ren Bao had already disappeared from the spot.

Beijing.

Pei Yuru, who has always been physically strong, has fallen ill.

"Mother!"

Renbao appeared out of nowhere in the room, startling Su Shuying.

"Renbao went to Xiangxi, how come he's back?" Su Shuying asked in surprise. Seeing her teary eyes, she understood, but didn't ask how she knew.

Renbao rushed to the bedside, reached out to feel Pei Yuru's pulse, her little mouth trembled, and her voice choked with sobs: "Mother, Renbao is back."

Pei Yuru showed no reaction. Her pulse seemed steady, but it was actually weak, as if an invisible thread was connected to her lifeline.

"Who borrowed Mother's life?" Renbao clenched his chubby little hands, looking very angry.

Su Shuying sighed; she couldn't hide it from her after all.

"It was Grandmother." Su Shuying's eyes were so cold they seemed to freeze over. "She came uninvited today, and as soon as she entered, she knelt down before Mother and kowtowed three times. After she left, Mother fell ill and we called Doctor Duan, but he couldn't figure out what was wrong."

Renbao puffed out his cheeks, put his hands on his hips, and forced out, "That old woman!"

"That old woman is my mother's elder. She knelt before my mother, shortening her lifespan. How wicked she is!"

"Where is Father?"

Su Shuying said, "Father went to the Marquis's residence."

As soon as she finished speaking, Renbao disappeared from the spot, leaving only the words, "Sister, take good care of Mother. I'll be right back!"

"Pei Yuru is sick, what does that have to do with me? You come back and immediately question your old mother, what a filial son!" Old Madam Su sat in the main seat of the hall, staring at Su Xuance and scolding, "Since you have established your own household, get out."

Su Xuance said coldly, "You know best what underhanded methods Mother used. If you don't take back your words and kneel down today, don't blame your son for tearing down the Marquis's mansion!"

Old Madam Su's hands trembled with anger: "You!"

"Grandmother, you are an elder. How could Uncle Su threaten you?" Su Tang suddenly spoke up.

This reminded Old Madam Su that as an elder, if she adopted a submissive posture and knelt before the younger generation, she could not only extend their lifespan but also bring misfortune and illness to the other party!

Since Su Xuance doesn't care about his mother and only cares about his wife and daughter, then don't blame her for being ruthless.

Madam Su grinned maliciously and stood up, about to kneel before Su Xuance.