Lihoumen

Chapter 70 Shen Han Comes
The next day, Qingqing asked someone to ask for leave from Nanny Yu, and then she took Lingzhi out of the Marquis' Mansion and headed straight to Xuanji Medical Clinic in the south of the city.

In the past, she had no right to go out without permission, but since Shen Han returned, she didn't know what he said to the old lady, but in any case, no one in the mansion restrained her anymore.

After a while, the carriage arrived at the place. Qingqing got off the carriage and pushed the door to enter the clinic. Doctor Xiaorong, who was treating patients in the clinic, saw Qingqing and said in surprise, "Sister He, why are you so free today?"

Qingqing smiled faintly, did not answer the question, just waved her hand and said: "You are busy first, we will talk later."

Doctor Xiaorong nodded, and Qingqing lifted the curtain and went inside. She saw two medicine boys pounding medicine, so she squatted beside them and helped pick the herbs.

There were many patients. When Doctor Xiaorong finished, it was almost noon. Doctor Xiaorong wiped her hands with a wet towel and walked into the house. She smiled and said to Qingqing, "Sister, you have to work as soon as you come." Then she squatted down and took the herbs from her hand and said, "This thorn grass pricks people. Look at your delicate hands. You can't use it."

Qingqing smiled and said, "This is nothing. I used to climb mountains and collect herbs all day long." As she spoke, she picked up another handful of herbs and began to select them carefully.

Doctor Xiaorong did not stop trying. She stood up, moved the two little kids over, and sat with Qingqing to pick herbs.

"I heard from my master that my sister's father compiled a Pharmacopoeia before he died, is that right?" Xiao Rong asked.

Qingqing nodded and said, "My parents wanted to compile the most complete medical book for doctors all over the world to use in their practice, but unfortunately they passed away one after another before the compilation was completed."

"It's not easy to compile a medical book. I admire people with such determination the most." Doctor Xiao Rong raised his head and said with a smile, "Our young medical fairy is also compiling a medical book."

"Uncle Hua's son?"

Doctor Xiao Rong nodded and said, "That's right." He added, "Young Doctor Immortal is now in the south. He is practicing medicine and studying herbs there. He is now a household name there."

"Uncle Hua's son, of course he can't be wrong." Qingqing echoed.

Doctor Xiao Rong smiled and said, "If my sister had not married into a wealthy family and had inherited her medical skills, she would have definitely become a great doctor."

Seeing Qingqing smile bitterly and shake her head, Doctor Xiaorong asked curiously, "Sister, are you really willing to be trapped in that high-ranking gate all day long?"

Most women in this world regard marrying a rich man and living a life of luxury as their best destiny. Qingqing was surprised when Doctor Xiaorong said this.

Doctor Xiao Rong saw through her thoughts and explained, "I can see that my sister is not a woman who can enjoy herself."

There is a magnetic field between people. For example, Qingqing and Xiaorong didn't interact much with each other, but they understood each other very well.

"I'm not doing this for pleasure."

"Then why did my sister willingly want to be trapped in that tall house?"

Xiao Rong looked puzzled, then pondered for a moment and asked again: "Is it because of love?"

It is indeed because of love.

If it weren't for Shen Han, she wouldn't be willing to have her hands and feet tied.

"You said you would never get married. At your young age, you know a lot." Qingqing did not respond directly, but joked with a smile.

"I really don't want to get married. If I get married, I will definitely not be able to practice medicine, so I won't do that." Doctor Xiao Rong smiled brightly and said to Qingqing, "I don't understand love affairs, but I saw my young lady being trapped in love before, so I guessed what Sister He was thinking."

"I heard that your husband is a great general. He should be very good to you." Doctor Xiao Rong looked at Qingqing and asked. "He..." Qingqing blushed slightly and said lightly, "He is not bad."

"Doctor Xiaorong, you are here."

The two were picking herbs and chatting here when an older woman poked her head in through the curtain.

Doctor Xiao Rong put down the work in his hands, stood up and greeted, "It's Aunt Wang, it's the young master who is feeling unwell, right?"

This woman was the mother of the young man who was hit by a mining accident a while ago. She smiled and waved her hands and said, "My son is fine, thanks to Dr. Xiaorong's miraculous healing skills."

As she spoke, she stepped into the house, put the basket in her hand on the ground, and said with a smile: "These are sweet fruits grown in my own fields. They have just ripened. I will let Doctor Xiaorong taste them."

Doctor Xiaorong treats patients and saves lives all day long, and family members often come to give her gifts to express their gratitude. She never accepts expensive gifts. Although this fruit is not an expensive thing, it can support the livelihood of a poor family.

"The fruits have just come off the harvest and can be sold at a good price. Don't be polite with me, auntie. It's important to sell these fruits for money." As he said this, Doctor Xiaorong picked up the basket and stuffed it into the woman's hands.

Seeing that Doctor Xiaorong was unwilling to accept it, the woman hurriedly said, "This little thing is not worth much. It is just a small token of our gratitude to Doctor Xiaorong for saving our lives. Please accept it."

"Then I'll take two and try them." Doctor Xiao Rong picked out two from the basket and pushed the basket back to the woman. "Take the rest back quickly. The master won't allow us to accept gifts. If he finds out, I'll definitely be scolded."

The woman could no longer insist after hearing this, and could only express gratitude: "My son was injured so badly, this time, it is really thanks to Doctor Xiaorong."

When sending the woman out, Doctor Xiaorong looked up and saw a man standing on the street, looking in his direction.

He was tall and straight like a pine tree, and his noble demeanor was intimidating even from a distance.

Doctor Xiao Rong was stunned for a moment, then hurried back to the house, calling out, "Sister He, go see if that person is here to look for you."

Qingqing came out and saw that it was Shen Han.

"I've heard that your sister's husband is very handsome, and it's true." Doctor Xiaorong whispered in Qingqing's ear.

Seeing Qingqing coming out, Shen Han stepped forward. Qingqing introduced Doctor Xiaorong beside him and said, "This is the disciple of Uncle Hua that I mentioned to you."

Shen Han raised his eyes and glanced at Doctor Xiaorong, then nodded slightly to her.

"You came to see me? Something?"

Shen Han is a high-ranking official with great power. Such a busy man would not have the time to wander around the streets. It couldn't be a coincidence to meet him here.

"Let's talk about it when we get home." he said.

Qingqing said goodbye to Doctor Xiaorong and got in the carriage. The carriage was moving slowly. Qingqing felt that Shen Han was a little strange today. She couldn't help but open the window, glanced at Shen Han's solemn face, and asked, "What happened?"

Shen Han turned around when he heard the voice, and looked at the people in the car with a pair of deep eyes. He hesitated for a moment, and said, "Let's talk about it when we get home."

It was an autumn day, the sun was shining brightly, he was riding on a tall horse, but his face was gloomy, which made Qingqing feel uneasy.

(End of this chapter)