Mu Fengqie wasted no time. The next day, she went to the town and rented a fairly clean and tidy courtyard. Finally, the two of them had a place to live.
Now that they were living in the town, their previous means of making a living were no longer convenient. They had to find other ways to earn money.
Jing Xunce still went hunting in the nearby mountains every day and sold the prey in the market. Mu Fengqie, on the other hand, opened a clinic in the courtyard.
Due to their limited financial situation, she could only open the clinic in her own yard. However, after it had been open for many days, no one had stepped in, which really gave Mu Fengqie a headache.
Relying solely on the animal furs they sold every day could only sustain their livelihood. Since the clinic was not doing well, she naturally couldn't earn any consultation fees.
She was sitting in the yard in a daze when a familiar voice interrupted her train of thought.
"Miss, you've really made it hard for me to find you!" Yuan Yuchuan laughed out loud.
Mu Fengqie sized him up from head to toe before recognizing Yuan Yuchuan. He looked quite different from before. His steps were much steadier when he walked, and his voice was full of vigor when he spoke. It seemed that his hidden ailment had indeed been cured.
"So it's you, Young Master. Are you here today to fulfill your promise?"
Mu Fengqie was extremely excited inside, but she managed to remain calm on the surface. Yuan Yuchuan came just in time. With this silver, she could open a proper clinic in the town.
Seeing this, Yuan Yuchuan showed a meaningful smile on his face. "How do you know that I'm here to fulfill my promise instead of coming to settle scores with you?"
Hearing this, Mu Fengqie rolled her eyes. "Since I could tell your hidden ailment, I can also tell that it has been cured. Moreover, if you were here to settle scores, would you still be talking to me so amiably?"
What a sharp - tongued woman! Looking at the way she reasoned so clearly, Yuan Yuchuan couldn't help but want to tease her, but every time she got the better of him. It was really annoying.
As the crown prince of the dynasty, he had never met a woman as arrogant as Mu Fengqie, and every time she managed to leave him speechless.
"Miss, you are truly a miracle - working doctor. Here is your consultation fee, a hundred taels of silver, not a single cent less."
Mu Fengqie couldn't help but widen her eyes. He was really a rich man. One hundred taels of silver was enough for people like them to live a simple life for a lifetime.
"In that case, I won't decline, Young Master. I've received the silver, so I won't see you out."
Mu Fengqie didn't want to have any more to do with Yuan Yuchuan. Just from his appearance, it was obvious that he was the son of a wealthy family. If she accidentally offended someone from the court, she might face endless troubles in the future.
Yuan Yuchuan forced a smile awkwardly. When had he ever declined? He had searched for so long and finally found her, but she didn't even offer him a cup of tea before trying to drive him away. How shameless!
Under Mu Fengqie's obvious hinting gaze, Yuan Yuchuan sat on the stone bench beside him, picked up the teacup on the table, and took a sip.
His series of actions left Mu Fengqie speechless. "You're using my teacup!"
She didn't like it when others used her things, especially this teacup which she had just used to drink tea. Yuan Yuchuan had indirectly kissed her!
"It doesn't matter. I... I don't mind you."
Looking at Mu Fengqie's furious expression, Yuan Yuchuan felt secretly delighted. He finally got his revenge.
As the crown prince, he usually didn't like to share a teacup with other women, but he didn't seem to dislike Mu Fengqie's taste. Instead, he even had a bit of a lingering aftertaste.
Hearing this, Mu Fengqie was filled with anger. At first, judging from his appearance, she thought he was a gentleman, but it seemed that she couldn't judge a book by its cover. It was really a pity for such a good - looking man.
"Are you trying to be a rascal, Young Master? Maybe you don't know that my husband is a simple - minded man who goes hunting in the mountains all day. If he sees you, with his temper, he won't care if you're the son of a wealthy family. You might suffer."
Yuan Yuchuan immediately showed an unhappy expression. He was the crown prince of the current dynasty. Who would dare to lay a hand on him?
Mu Fengqie thought her plan had succeeded, and a smug smile appeared on her face. One should be domineering when dealing with someone like Yuan Yuchuan.
Unexpectedly, instead of leaving in fear as she had imagined, Yuan Yuchuan became even more unscrupulous. "Why are you so nervous? Don't be afraid. I won't eat you."
Mu Fengqie was completely speechless. She now regretted taking advantage and getting into big trouble. If she had known he was such a person, she would never have had anything to do with him.
"I've cured your illness. I don't know what else you want, Young Master. After all, men and women should keep a proper distance. If you have nothing else to do, please leave this humble place quickly."
Yuan Yuchuan didn't seem to care. He took a step forward and said, "Let's be friends. My surname is Yuan. You can call me Young Master Yuan."
Mu Fengqie took a step back aimlessly, instantly increasing the distance between them. "We've only met twice. There's no need to be friends. Moreover, with my status, I'm not worthy to be friends with you, Young Master."
"Not so. There's not even a single person in your clinic. Why don't you come with me and be the doctor in my mansion? I guarantee that your monthly salary will be higher than what you can earn in this clinic."
If he could have someone as capable as Mu Fengqie by his side, it would be easier for him to ascend the throne in the future. It would be a great pity if such a capable person couldn't be of use to him.
Mu Fengqie was speechless and helplessly rubbed her forehead. She really couldn't understand why he was so fixated on her. It was obvious that he had other intentions, but what those intentions were remained a mystery.
"I don't want to. First, I'm quite satisfied with my current life. Even if the business of this clinic is not good, I'm still happy. Second, even the current emperor can't force the common people to do things they don't want to do. So, Young Master, please put away your little thoughts! If you don't leave, I'll call someone!"
Although they had only met twice, Mu Fengqie could tell that he was a devious and calculating person. It was better to stay away from such a person.
Yuan Yuchuan widened his eyes. He wanted to refute, but he didn't know how to start. This was already the umpteenth time he had been left speechless by Mu Fengqie.
"We'll meet again. Think it over carefully. I hope to hear a satisfactory answer the next time we meet."