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Chapter 73 Money can make the world go round

Busy days always pass quickly, as was the case at the Vice Minister's residence and at Old Madam Guo's residence. Compared to them, He Lingyi had a much easier time.

She truly understands the saying that money can make the devil turn the millstone.

I gave some money to the children, and they were all very clever.

When the young mistress of the Lü family went out, where she went, how long she stayed, how many people were with her, and what her expression was—all of this was clearly stated. He Lingyi only needed to sit in a teahouse on the street and drink tea to receive a constant stream of information.

And since most of these children are from nearby families, they have been running and jumping around on the streets since they were young, so they don't attract the attention of others at all. Even if someone sees them, they just say that a kind lady bought them some delicious food.

Therefore, she quickly figured out what was going on with Madam Guo.

The person has been successfully brought out and is staying in a small courtyard of an inn not far away. The doctor they are seeing is the best in Bianzhou City, so money is definitely flowing out of their pockets.

She knew something about the Guo family of Qingzhou.

It's simply that Aunt Xia's family are merchants, so they can hold on a bit longer. Also, Chi Guiying is newly married and must have a generous dowry. They're betting that Madam Guo will wake up and return to power in the Vice Minister's mansion!

What I need to do is cut off all possibilities of her going back.

Relying solely on the old lady Chi and the theory of incompatible birth charts may not be enough, but if we destroy Madam Guo from the root, then we are almost certain to succeed!

So, he put on a veiled hat and went into that renowned medical clinic.

Because the doctors at the clinic charged high consultation fees, all the patients there were powerful and wealthy. Even the young apprentices who served patients were all discerning individuals. When they saw a richly dressed young lady enter wearing a veiled hat, they immediately knew what was going on and led her to a private room on the second floor, then politely said...

"Don't worry, Miss, a doctor will see you privately later."

After saying that, he quickly served tea and snacks, then swiftly withdrew, closing the door tightly as he left, so that from the outside, one could not see what the person inside looked like.

As expected, the clinics that are favored by the powerful and wealthy all do a very good job of maintaining privacy.

Before long, an older female doctor entered the room. Judging from her footsteps, she was strong and healthy. After sitting down, she began to speak.

"May I ask where you feel unwell, miss? May I take your pulse?"

People are reluctant to seek medical treatment, especially young ladies and wives from wealthy families. Therefore, clinics that have veils on their heads will not ask for names, addresses, or ages, but will simply prescribe the right medicine.

He Lingyi reached out to the doctor to take her pulse. The female doctor examined her carefully for a long time but couldn't figure out what was wrong, so she frowned and asked.

"Excuse my bluntness, but Miss is in good health and has no need to see a doctor."

"The doctor is indeed very skilled. I came here today not for myself, but for my family."

"Oh? How are your family members?"

“My aunt is ill. She accidentally bumped her head a few days ago and has been unconscious ever since. I heard that this is the best clinic in town, so I wanted to ask if there is any medicine or acupuncture that can cure her?”

The female doctor raised an eyebrow and glanced at He Lingyi with some hesitation.

Her face was obscured by the veil, but her voice revealed her to be that of a young woman. Whether the woman's claim of being an aunt was true or false was not the doctor's concern; she answered out of medical ethics.

"With a head injury, there is a chance of waking up if treated properly, but the follow-up care is also very important. If it is convenient for Miss's aunt to come to the clinic, it would be best to send her for a check-up. Otherwise, we cannot easily guarantee that it will be successful."

"What if it's money? We'll pay any amount!"

"There's a better chance he'll wake up then. After all, sometimes it's not the illness that kills people, but the lack of money for treatment!"

The female doctor's words were quite sincere; she knew that anyone who came to their clinic must have no problem with money.

Upon hearing the answer, He Lingyi knew what was going on.

To prevent Madam Guo from waking up, all that was needed was to cut off the financial support from Chi Guiying and her aunt, Madam Xia. So, he left the consultation fee and quietly left.

"Strange, why did this person leave without taking the medicine?"

"She's not sick, why should she take medicine?"

Seeing this young apprentice only added to his confusion, but it was only for a moment before he was drawn to new patients and prescriptions, continuing his busy, repetitive life.

The carriage stopped in front of the Marquis of Haibo's mansion, and He Lingyi entered through the west corner gate as usual.

Just as they were about to enter the hanging flower gate, they saw three people walking down the corridor. It was none other than the dignified "Prince Qi", along with the second young master Haiyu and General Qiao.

The three of them truly lived up to the saying: inseparable.

Stepping forward a few paces, removing his veiled hat, He Lingyi greeted the three men with a salute, saying, "Lingyi greets Your Highness, Second Brother Hai, and General Qiao."

You could tell who was closer to whom just by how the three addressed each other. Qiao Er didn't seem to mind much, but Crown Prince Shen Song'an seemed a little displeased by the title "Second Brother Hai." However, he was used to having a cold face, so no one noticed his difference.

"Miss He, are you out?"

"Ah."

"Although the world is at peace outside, you still have to be careful when you go out alone. I see that you don't seem to have any maids serving you. How about I ask my mother to choose two good ones for you to use temporarily?"

The second young master, Haiyu, meant well, but He Lingyi refused.

She was currently doing something that couldn't be done with others, so she made an excuse, saying, "I'm used to being alone in Nanzhou and I'm not used to having someone serve me. The two old women who came with me are currently learning etiquette under Granny Zong. Once they've mastered the etiquette, they'll naturally be able to come and take care of me. Thank you for your kindness, Second Brother Hai."

"I see, the daughters of great Confucian scholars are not delicate."

Qiao Er chimed in, saying that although he didn't have much interaction with He Lingyi, he knew that she was a close confidante of Miss Chi. In other words, she would be spending a lot of time by Miss Chi's side in the future, so it was best to flatter her.

Hearing the two men praising He Lingyi, Crown Prince Shen Song'an felt inexplicably irritated, as if his treasure had been coveted. He stepped forward, intending to say a few words, but then he smelled a faint medicinal scent.

Is this a disease?

Judging from her still rosy and radiant complexion, it was clear that she was not the one who was sick. However, the smell of medicine was not something she could easily come into contact with, so why was she going in and out of the clinic?

Once the thought arose, the desire to verify it naturally arose, but not in this context.