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Ji Ren Tang has been providing free medical consultations every year, and now the preparations are second nature. The herbs are being allocated by two resident doctors, a dozen apprentices, and a group of assistants, along with Qin Yaru setting out in a grand procession.
As soon as they step outside, Qin Yaru sees a group of riders galloping down the long street ahead. There are about fifty people on fifty horses, all magnificent steeds that look alike. The riders have serious expressions, wear bright clothing, carry strong bows on their backs, and hang Treasure Blade at their waists, flying the banner of the Pang family.
Leading them is Pang Yuanying Lord Pang.
This man is clad in armor, wearing a steel helmet, and has a precious sword hanging at his waist. As he rides, he loses some of his previous charm and gains an air of heroism. His stunningly beautiful face, which resembles that of a woman, now appears cold and stern, with sharp brows and eyes that look fierce, completely different from his former playboy demeanor.
Qin Yaru furrows her brow and lowers the carriage curtain. She has had a long-standing conflict with this person and doesn't even want to look at him. Meng Ge speaks from behind the curtain: "I heard last night that disaster victims in Yun County stormed the county office, causing fires and looting. It's become quite chaotic; it seems this Marquis can’t sit still."
Qin Yaru realizes that this person is indeed here under the title of an imperial envoy, with the purpose of distributing grain for disaster relief. Normally he might not care about anything else, and others might even prefer him to be carefree and indulge in pleasure. However, if the situation with the disaster victims escalates too much for him to control, given his background, it would be difficult for him to remain uninvolved.
That's fine; it saves him from spending idle thoughts on her. With his status, even a little maneuvering could give her a headache.
That day when she coincidentally ran into Chen Wenyue, she initially thought it was just bad luck. But later reflecting on it, she realized that the coachman had coincidentally fallen ill at that moment and never returned; there must be something amiss. The only one who could calculate against her without her noticing and would go through such trouble is none other than that Marquis.
Although she knows she shouldn't feel this way, Qin Yaru still thinks that the timing of these disaster victims causing trouble is just perfect; it helps her out of a tight spot.
Now that Chen Wenyue has gone far away and Pang Yuanying is also hindered in his actions, good things keep happening one after another. Qin Yaru thinks that once things settle down a bit, she will definitely go to the temple to express her gratitude to the gods.
She feels very pleased; however, Pang Yuanying is seething with anger.
The heroic idea he had come up with did not work out; Qin Yaru has been keeping to herself. He can't find an opportunity to vent his frustration and can only direct his anger towards Chen Wenyue. Yet that Chen Wenyue is someone who can endure; he actually swallowed his pride and obediently left Wudang.
He was in a heated situation when he encountered the disaster victims causing a commotion. Normally, Pang Yuanying wouldn't have paid such matters any mind; he would have simply sent someone to handle it. However, this group of disaster victims was adamant that he, Lord Pang, had embezzled the disaster relief funds, refused to open the granaries to distribute grain, and used the relief money to lavishly purchase luxury goods in the capital. They claimed that in Jiunzhou, he lived in extravagance, surrounded by beautiful companions, while the people of the state suffered greatly, which ultimately drove them to revolt.
The accusation of "officials forcing the people to rebel" was being forcefully pinned on him, and it was backed by substantial evidence—witnesses and material proof were all present. Lord Pang had openly plundered treasures to win the favor of a beauty; he had no intention of hiding his actions, and anyone could see it clearly.
Given this situation, even if he spent his own pocket money on these random items, it was likely that no one would believe him.
Upon hearing these rumors, Pang Yuanying was furious—he had no need to embezzle even a tiny bit of disaster relief money. The Pang family had been prosperous for generations, with enough wealth accumulated over several generations for him to spend freely; he could spend for several lifetimes without running out. With his close ties to the Empress Dowager and his sister being a noble consort, he had plenty of treasures from the palace to play with. Did he really lack money? Was he so shallow as to embezzle funds meant for disaster relief?
The common people viewed him as just another privileged offspring, assuming they were all greedy. Yet they did not realize that the more established families valued their reputation and had no need to embezzle anything; it was often those from humble backgrounds who fell into corruption. Although Pang Yuanying was a playboy, he had received a rigorous education. Despite his arrogant demeanor, he knew very well what should and shouldn't be done.
However, since there were rumors circulating, as an imperial envoy, Pang Yuanying could not continue to lounge in comfort; he had to make a trip to Yun County.
As he watched Pang Yuanying's entourage depart, Qin Yaru exhaled deeply and stretched lazily. She picked up the unnamed book that Elder Ji had lent her for copying—the so-called Bian Que's Medical Manuscript—and began to read it closely. Before long, she became engrossed in it; those ingenious prescriptions seemed absurd at first glance but revealed great wisdom upon deeper reflection.
The more she read, the more curious she became about the author of this book. Unfortunately, there were no signs of intentional aging; judging by the paper and ink stains, it seemed like an artifact from a previous dynasty. The author must have long since passed away.
Upon reaching the foot of Wudang Mountain, the staff at Ji Ren Tang quickly set up tents. As a woman and a guest, Qin Yaru received special care from everyone; they chose a scenic spot for her and made sure the tent was elegantly arranged. Although conditions were simple, there were tables, chairs, and beds available.
It wasn't just Ji Ren Tang providing free medical consultations; people from Hao Family Pharmacy also came. Despite their usual competition, both owners were genuine doctors with benevolent hearts and maintained close ties. Their staff knew each other well enough that when they gathered together, it appeared as if they were one family.
Many disaster victims came seeking treatment. Although the official authorities sent personnel to maintain order and numerous doctors from Jiunzhou were present, they still found themselves overwhelmed from morning till night.
Qin Yaru felt embarrassed to slack off; however, as a young wife who clearly did not look like an accomplished doctor, those disaster victims preferred to wait in long lines for the older physicians rather than allow her to treat them.
She didn't take it to heart. Her knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine wasn't particularly profound; even compared to Su Tu and Meng Ge, she couldn't measure up. She came here mainly to learn. To master Traditional Chinese Medicine, one must have experience; mere theoretical knowledge is never enough.
However, due to her stunning beauty, which could be described as a calamity, she attracted unwanted attention. Not all the disaster victims were kind-hearted; several attempted to take advantage of her by pretending to seek medical help, which made Qin Yaru feel quite troubled. In the end, it was the Yamen's Yamen Runner who recognized her and specially assigned two burly men to stand behind her, which eliminated all trouble.
Although initially there were few people seeking medical help from Qin Yaru, her extensive knowledge and the rich heritage of a thousand years from the future, along with her proficiency in Western medicine, naturally gave her an advantage. It didn't take long for her unique qualities to become apparent.
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