Farmhouse Green Plum

Chapter 496 Traveling Together

The miracle doctor saved her son's life. If she had enough money, no amount of money would be enough to express her gratitude.

But the family was poor, and every penny had to be spent carefully, and we also had to save money to buy medicine for our son.

"20 Wen."

Tang's eyes widened, unable to believe what she heard. They went to Jishidiang for treatment, and the consultation fee was 50 wen. The miracle doctor was so skilled and even stayed at her house for a whole day, but he only charged 20 wen!

"No, didn't you say that your medical consultation fee is at least one tael of silver?"

"Our consultation fee at Huichuntang is 10 wen. If we make a house call, it's 20 wen. Some ladies, considering us making the trip, will give us some extra money for tea and drinks."

Song Ying deliberately raised the tone of his voice when speaking of "ladies and young ladies", intending to indicate that only the wealthy families could do this and that ordinary people did not need to pay more.

Unexpectedly, Tang said, "You are such a great doctor, and you care so much about us common people. You are truly a reincarnated Bodhisattva. You saved my son's life and are our family's benefactor. We are poor and cannot afford more money for tea and water. I only have 30 cents. Please don't despise me, doctor."

As he said this, he counted out 50 copper coins and handed them over.

Song Ying had no choice but to say bluntly: "Don't pay for the tea. It's hard for you to make money, and you still have to buy medicine for the child later."

As he said this, he pushed 30 of the coins back.

Tang was determined not to accept it and declined several times. Finally, she even said that if the miracle doctor didn't accept it, it meant that he thought the money they gave was too little. She also said that no matter how difficult their family was, they couldn't do without the 30 cents and that she would feel guilty if they didn't give it to her.

Song Ying had no choice but to accept it.

Afterwards, Tang sent them to the entrance of the alley and thanked them again and again before going back.

A long time had passed by this time. Song Ying and his companions walked a little further and met Peng An who was returning from getting medicine.

Accompanying him was a middle-aged man with a short beard and wearing khaki Lu silk clothes.

Seeing them, Peng An took two steps forward and said, "Divine Doctor, why did you leave? It's getting late now. Why don't you stay for one night?"

Song Ying and he inevitably declined again.

While they were talking, the middle-aged man was standing not far away. Seeing Peng An and Song Ying making endless excuses, he couldn't help but snort.

Peng An then remembered that there was someone else and smiled hurriedly, "Little Miracle Doctor, let me introduce you. This is Doctor Qi from Jishitang. I admire your medical skills and would like to meet you."

The middle-aged man frowned slightly, but didn't correct Peng An's words of admiration. Instead, he looked at Song Ying and said, "Are you the little miracle doctor from Qingshui County? I've heard of you for a long time. I don't understand something about the Peng family's child's illness. Could you please enlighten me, little miracle doctor?"

He spoke politely, but his expression was one of contempt, scrutiny, and provocation.

This was the first time that Song Ying encountered such maliciousness from her colleagues since she started practicing medicine. The doctors in Qingshui County watched her learn acupuncture step by step and gradually gain fame. For the sake of Dr. Ma, they were more pleased that she was a promising young person.

Moreover, her main patients were the ladies and young ladies from various mansions, and these people had not come to see them for medical treatment very often before.

Minor illnesses can be treated by the local doctors, and they are too embarrassed to charge high prices for common illnesses. However, they have to avoid the most profitable illnesses.

Therefore, although they knew that the medical fees paid to Song Ying by various prefectures were very high, they could only envy him in their hearts, because they were not female doctors.

Song Ying smiled gently, "I don't deserve your advice. I often heard my uncle say that Shunqing Prefecture has many famous doctors. I have always wanted to come and learn from the seniors.

But it's getting late now, so we need to find an inn to rest. If there's a chance in the future, I'll definitely discuss medicine with Doctor Qi."

Doctor Qi frowned, thinking that Song Ying was too self-righteous. She even dared to talk about sparring with a senior like him without any awareness of being a junior.

He smiled wryly and said sarcastically, "The little genius doctor is a very busy man. If I miss this opportunity, I'm afraid I won't have the chance to seek your guidance in the future.

I know quite a few people who run inns in the city. There is one called Yunlai Inn which is very comfortable. Merchants traveling from all over the country like to stay there.

How about this, you come with me, and with my friendship with the shopkeeper, I can definitely find two rooms for you and your medicine boy."

Medicine, medicine boy?

Song Ying looked at Yuan Qing, who was carrying a medicine box on his back. He was dressed like a scholar, gentle and handsome, with a strong scholarly air all over his body. He didn't look like a medicine boy at all.

Facing her gaze, Yuan Qing smiled back without any intention of explaining. He seemed to be quite happy to be mistaken for a medicine boy.

Song Ying touched the tip of his nose and said without explanation, "In that case, I'll have to trouble Doctor Qi."

Seeing how arrogant he is, he must have some reputation in Yunlai Inn. Maybe the innkeeper will give them some discounts for his sake.

If you don't take advantage of it, you are a bastard!

At that moment, they followed Peng An to the Yunlai Inn. At the door, they could feel the luxury of the inn. The wooden plaque was polished to a shine, and the four words "Yunlai Inn" on it were vigorous and powerful. It was obvious that it was written by someone who knew calligraphy.

It was just getting dark, but the lanterns under the eaves were already lit. The waiter standing at the door was wearing a brand new fine cotton coat and had just the right smile on his face.

"Doctor Qi! You haven't been here for a while. Please come in! Which nephew or niece are these two from your family? I haven't seen them before."

"The wine at Yunlai Inn is also very good, especially the osmanthus wine. Some people come here specifically for the wine. The owner simply uses the first floor for their entertainment, so it can be considered half a restaurant."

Doctor Qi first explained a few things to Song Ying, and then said to the receptionist: "If I could have such a capable niece, I would wake up laughing in my dreams. She is a little miracle doctor."

"Miracle doctor?"

The waiter looked at Song Ying, stunned for a moment, then smiled, "You are the young miracle doctor from Qingshui County! Oh, you are really amazing! You have such great medical skills with such young age!"

This place was different from the place where they met just now. Although it was evening, there were still many pedestrians. Upon hearing this, many people gathered around to greet Song Ying. They were curious about what the miracle doctor who had been talked about for a long time looked like, and they also wanted to get to know her so that they could ask her for medical treatment in the future if they needed her.

Although Doctor Qi had deliberately revealed Song Ying's identity at the door to draw everyone's compliments, he was still unhappy when he saw this situation.

He held back his compliments and waited for everyone to compliment him for a while before speaking, "Everyone, I understand your excitement in meeting the young doctor, but it's getting late now, and the young doctor is hungry, so we have to go in and eat first.

The young doctor is sitting in Huichun Hall. If you need help in the future, you can go directly there. You don’t have to worry about not being able to find a doctor.”