Madam Xu became even more nervous. She grabbed Doctor Liu's arm tightly and even wanted to kneel before him. "Please, save my son. I can pay you. My father is the prime minister, and he will also repay your kindness. The divine doctor said you can save my son. Please show mercy."
Doctor Liu was so startled by Madam Xu's actions that he took a step back. Shen Haiyan stepped forward in time to support Madam Xu. "Madam, let's listen to what Doctor Liu has to say first."
Xu Yunmiao was unconscious, and Madam Xu couldn't calm down. Prime Minister Sima was supporting Master Xu and hardly had time to attend to this side.
Yan Mingli was quick - witted. He pushed Xu Yutang in front of Doctor Liu and asked Shen Baozhu to hold her hand.
Standing in front of Doctor Liu, Shen Baozhu subconsciously asked, "Uncle Liu, since you can't save him, why did the divine doctor ask Madam Xu to come to you?"
Doctor Liu was nervous in front of Madam Xu, but seeing Shen Baozhu, he relaxed. "I said I can't save him, but there's someone who can. And I happen to know who that person is."
Under everyone's expectant gazes, Doctor Liu opened his mouth, then closed it again.
Shen Haiyan said impatiently, "Uncle Liu, just tell us straight. What conditions does that person have for treating the patient? We'll try our best to meet them."
"Well, Haiyan, what's the relationship between Young Master Xu and you all?" Doctor Liu changed the subject and asked another question.
Shen Haiyan was taken aback. Looking at Doctor Liu's expression, he carefully replied, "It's okay..."
"Great, excellent. We're relatives!" Yan Mingli interrupted Shen Haiyan. "Miaochun and Ruxia are the god - daughters of Princess Jingning and Haiyan's god - sisters. Miaochun has a younger sister named Qiuqiu. The girl in front of you, Uncle Liu, should know. She's Qiuqiu's cousin and Young Master Xu's younger sister... All in all, Young Master Xu is our relative, and Haiyan will surely do his best."
The string of words left everyone dazed. Doctor Liu only understood the last sentence, so without hesitation, he said frankly, "The person who can save Young Master Xu is Haiyan's mother, Princess Jingning, Mu Lanyue."
Doctor Liu's words reached everyone's ears. Except for Shen Baozhu and the Fourth Prince, no one believed it.
If Shen Haiyan hadn't held her back, Madam Xu would have knelt before Doctor Liu again. She pleaded with Doctor Liu to tell the truth and save Xu Yunmiao.
Prime Minister Sima also subtly indicated that if Doctor Liu could save Xu Yunmiao, the position of the head of the Imperial Medical Office would be his.
The Dragon King: [The illness from the womb should be very serious. How can the little cutie's mother treat it?]
Lin Yu: [Maybe she really can?]
True Lord Qingyun: [Baozhu's mother knows medicine.]
The Dragon King: [Really?]
True Lord Qingyun: [During the days when Shen Haiyan was injured, Princess Jingning took Baozhu to visit. Every time she went, Princess Jingning would feel the pulse.]
The Dragon King: [If the little cutie's mother knows medicine, maybe she can really treat it.]
Shen Baozhu reached out and poked Doctor Liu's belly. "Uncle Liu, does my mother know medicine?"
Doctor Liu was tempted by the reward promised by Prime Minister Sima, but he really didn't know acupuncture and couldn't save the patient. Hearing Shen Baozhu's question, he realized his carelessness. He had forgotten that these people didn't know that Princess Jingning was his junior sister and knew medicine.
He quickly added, "Everyone has their own expertise. Back then, I delved into poisons whole - heartedly and was scolded by Master for being unprofessional. It also delayed my time in learning acupuncture."
"But my junior sister is different. She learned everything."
"Princess Jingning is my junior sister. She was Master's most proud disciple and can definitely save people with acupuncture!"
After these words, everyone looked at each other in surprise.
Shen Haiyan repeated in disbelief, "My mother is your junior sister and the disciple of the divine doctor?"
Doctor Liu nodded. "Yes. I came to the capital back then to seek refuge with her. Thanks to her recommendation, I became an imperial doctor."
Afraid that everyone wouldn't believe him, Doctor Liu added, "Don't doubt it. It was my junior sister who nursed the Empress Dowager back to health. Her medical skills are far above mine."
Convinced by Doctor Liu's confident words, Shen Haiyan was still skeptical, but he rode his horse to look for Princess Jingning.
After Shen Haiyan left, Madam Xu was still restless. She looked at Doctor Liu. "If you can't save my son, why didn't the divine doctor just tell me to look for Princess Jingning?"
Doctor Liu didn't beat around the bush and said bluntly, "My junior sister has been in the capital for many years. Have you ever heard that she knows medicine? No, right."
"My junior sister was Master's most favorite disciple. Since she didn't want to reveal that she knows medicine, Master surely couldn't just tell you to go and bother her."
This was also why Doctor Liu asked about the relationship between the Xu family and the Princess Mansion first. If the Xu family had no kinship with the Princess Mansion, he definitely couldn't have rashly revealed his junior sister's identity.
Prime Minister Sima and Madam Xu understood the meaning. The former was even more glad of his foresight in adopting Xu Yutang, while the latter looked at Xu Yutang gratefully.
After learning that Princess Jingning could save the patient, the atmosphere in the room eased a lot. Shen Baozhu also pulled the Fourth Prince back to their chairs.
Yan Mingli reached out and tugged at Shen Baozhu. He was staring at the small cloth bag on Doctor Liu's waist. "Baozhu, do you think there are dried apricots in that bag?"
Shen Baozhu followed Yan Mingli's gaze. Then she stood on the chair and covered Yan Mingli's eyes with her hands, whispering to persuade him, "Brother Mingli, don't covet Uncle Liu's dried apricots. I'm afraid you'll get beaten."
"Why would I get beaten? I remember Doctor Liu has a good temper." Yan Mingli was puzzled.
Shen Baozhu sighed and reminded him, "After you stole Uncle Liu's dried apricots last time, you started avoiding Uncle Liu and said you couldn't see him for a year."
"It was when Third Brother's injury hadn't healed yet. Do you remember?"
Yan Mingli remembered. So he had done such a stupid thing. No wonder he hadn't pestered anyone for dried apricots. It was because he had stolen them!
Just then, Doctor Liu saw Yan Mingli's figure and walked over.
Nervous and scared, Yan Mingli watched as Doctor Liu took the cloth bag from his waist and handed it over. "Young Master Yan, you gave too much money last time. These dried apricots are for you. The rest haven't been made yet. I'll bring them to you later."
Yan Mingli was taken aback. He lowered his head and asked Shen Baozhu, "How much did I give?"
Shen Baozhu shook her head. "I don't know. You said good kids shouldn't do bad things and didn't take me with you."
The Dragon King: [I remember too!]
The Dragon King: [Then the little cutie asked the fool why he could go. The fool said he was a bad adult and was just going to do bad things.]
Lin Yu: [I have an impression too. It seems Mingli paid money. It shouldn't count as stealing, right?]
True Lord Qingyun: [It seems he gave quite a lot of money.]
Not remembering himself and Shen Baozhu not knowing either, Yan Mingli humbly asked, "Doctor Liu, how much silver did I give you?"
"You gave a banknote, worth 500 taels." Doctor Liu also sensed something and then asked, "Did you give the wrong amount? Do you want to take the banknote back?"