On the other side, Mo Zhizhang was also earnestly feeling people's pulses, though the scene was a bit odd...
"This young lady is in perfect health. There's no need to see a doctor," he said with a smile to the young woman in front of him.
"Doctor, although I'm in good health, could you tell me when I'll get married?" The woman blinked desperately at Mo Zhizhang.
Mo Zhizhang replied, "Sorry, I'm not good at fortune - telling. If you have nothing else, please make way for the next patient."
There was also this kind of situation...
"Are you really a doctor? Look at this prescription you gave me. Half a qian of cinnabar, half a qian of monkshood... These are all poisonous! You're trying to kill me!"
Mo Zhizhang explained, "Although these medicinal materials are a bit poisonous, when used in small amounts, they won't pose a threat to the human body. Instead, they can cure diseases..."
"I don't believe you! Quack doctor! I'll go to Doctor Jiang over there!"
Mo Zhizhang let out a soft sigh, then said with a big smile to the next person, "Please stretch out your hand."
Amid the hustle and bustle, Qi Wen squeezed to Ye Wanmian's side, bent down and said to her, "Madam Jiang, there are too many people. The speed of making herbal tea can't keep up with the speed people are taking it, and... we're running out of firewood."
Ye Wanmian looked at the crowd in front of her and sighed softly, "Let's hold on for as long as we can. I've sent Gou Dan to buy some. The firewood will be back soon."
After Qi Wen left, Ye Wanmian couldn't help but frown.
Could that guy Xiao Jingcheng have gotten lost? Why hasn't he come back yet?
With Dahuang by his side, he shouldn't get lost. Doesn't he know Dongli Town isn't safe? He should have come back quickly!
Ye Wanmian mumbled to herself, then put on a smiling face to receive the next patient.
On the other side, Xiao Yixuan's carriage was blocked by the continuous stream of people two streets away from Huichuntang and couldn't move forward.
He had no choice but to get out of the carriage and walk towards Huichuntang.
Meng Zhao, who was accompanying him, said, "This Doctor Jiang is really capable. Almost ruined her reputation yesterday, but today she's giving out herbal tea and free consultations outside, and it's causing such a stir."
Xiao Yixuan also felt quite emotional. Ye Wanmian always managed to surprise him.
It was the same in the past, and it was still the same now.
Soon, Xiao Yixuan arrived at Huichuntang.
Compared with the deserted Huichuntang he saw a few days ago, the current Huichuntang was overcrowded. The surging crowd completely blocked Ye Wanmian, Mo Zhizhang and others inside the shed. Only the flags written by Li Zhao that said "Free Herbal Tea" and "Free Consultations" were fluttering in the wind.
Finding a good place to observe, Meng Zhao pointed inside the shed and said, "Your Highness, look. The one on the left is Madam Jiang, and the one on the right is the doctor who led a donkey yesterday."
Xiao Yixuan's eyes fell on Mo Zhizhang, who was handsome, had a kind smile, and exuded elegance in every gesture. He squinted his eyes slightly.
There was such a person in Dongli Town. It seemed he had come at the right time.
Meng Zhao looked around and said, "There's one person missing, the distant cousin of Madam Jiang that the villagers mentioned."
Xiao Yixuan straightened his sleeves and said, "Let's go and take a look."
Xiao Yixuan planned to go straight to Ye Wanmian. Meng Zhao pushed aside the crowd for him, but his forcefulness annoyed the villagers.
"Who are you? Can't you see we're queuing up? Stop pushing!"
It was a stout woman. She put her hands on her hips and bumped Meng Zhao away. "Don't think you can cut in line just because you're good - looking. Follow the rules and queue up at the back!"
The others also complained, "That's right. We've been queuing for almost half an hour. Why should we let you?"
"It's so hot. One more person means we have to wait another cup of tea time. Who will show us some mercy?"
Meng Zhao was a bit angry. As a personal guard of the Prince of Xuan, no one had ever treated him like this. Just as he was about to argue with the villagers, Xiao Yixuan held him back and said to the woman,
"This young lady has misunderstood. We just want to pass by. I'm not here for a consultation today. I know Doctor Jiang and I'm here to help her."
The woman sized him up. He was handsome and elegant, and always had a smile on his face, which easily made people like him.
"Oh, I see. You should have said so earlier."
The woman made way for him. Before leaving, Xiao Yixuan nodded and said with a smile, "Thank you, young lady."
Calling her "young lady" made the woman extremely happy. After he left, she touched her face and said to the people behind her, "Look at me. Do I look much younger than a few days ago?"
...
Ye Wanmian quickly noticed the commotion here.
Seeing Xiao Yixuan standing in the crowd, her heart almost jumped out of her throat. She quickly stood up and looked around. Then she remembered that Xiao Jingcheng had gone out to buy firewood and hadn't come back yet.
It's good that he hasn't come back. It's good that he hasn't come back.
Li Zhao and Qi Wen also saw Xiao Yixuan walking towards them with Meng Zhao. They glanced at each other, calmed themselves down, and lowered their heads to continue their work.
Xiao Yixuan soon came in front of Ye Wanmian.
Ye Wanmian was feeling someone's pulse. Seeing this, she quickly stood up and saluted Xiao Yixuan, "This commoner pays respects to the Prince of Xuan."
She deliberately raised her voice so that everyone nearby could hear clearly. Suddenly, everyone looked at Xiao Yixuan, and the scene was filled with discussions.
"What? He's actually a prince!"
"No wonder he looks so imposing. He's the Prince of Xuan who's staying in Liuxianglou..."
Xiao Yixuan was about to call Ye Wanmian, but she beat him to it. His identity was exposed, and he became the focus of everyone. There was no annoyance on Xiao Yixuan's face. Instead, he smiled and said to Ye Wanmian,
"I heard that Huichuntang has been setting up a shed for five consecutive days to give out free herbal tea and consultations. I just wanted to come and take a look. It seems the effect is quite good. Doctor Jiang has done a great deed for Dongli Town."
Ye Wanmian kept a distance from Xiao Yixuan. She bowed respectfully and said, "It's very hot these days, and heat - related diseases often occur. Huichuntang is just doing a little thing, not worth mentioning."
Then she called out, "Qi Wen, quickly pour a bowl of herbal tea for the Prince of Xuan to relieve the heat."
Hearing this, Qi Wen found an empty bowl, poured a bowl of black herbal tea, and walked towards Xiao Yixuan with a smile. "Your Highness, please sit here. It's hot. You've been working hard for Dongli Town. Have some herbal tea to cool off."
With so many people watching, it was difficult for Xiao Yixuan to talk to Ye Wanmian privately. Moreover, there were still many patients waiting for consultations in front of Ye Wanmian.
He smiled and said to Meng Zhao, "Go and see where you can help. Give them a hand."