Starlight flickered in the night sky. Ren Chengze leaned against a big tree leisurely, pinching a leaf and playing an unknown tune.
He remembered that on this same night, he had hugged her slender waist and asked her if she was willing to be his concubine, but she had replied that he was willing to be together with her.
He only smiled bitterly when the candle in Jiang Zisheng's room was extinguished.
Would there really be a person of one heart in this world? Perhaps there really was, and he was!
After an unknown amount of time, the stars in the sky became sparse one by one. The dew wet his shoulder, leaving a small water stain.
"Second Master, it's time to return to the palace." The guard saw that the sky was starting to brighten up and reminded him.
Ren Chengze let out a long sigh and said after a long time,""Got it."
Not long after Ren Chengze left, Jiang Zisheng woke up. She and Little Jiu were the only ones living in the clinic now. Nanny had wanted to stay too, but in order not to let the people in the manor suspect Jiang Zisheng, she had to stay in the temple.
Jiang Zisheng casually cooked some porridge and brought it to the dining room. Xiao Jiu and Hu Zi ran in, shoulder to shoulder.
"I smelled the fragrance a long time ago. When I came in, I saw that it was really the porridge cooked by the boss. It's a pity that I specially saved my stomach for breakfast.”Hu Zi smiled foolishly as he stared at the delicious porridge without blinking.
Jiang Zisheng's culinary skills were at level ten. Even a bowl of ordinary porridge could be made with perfect color, aroma, and taste. It was no wonder Hu Zi was so greedy.
"Alright, don't be silly. Go to the kitchen and get a small stack of salted vegetables.”
"Alright!" Hu Zi ran to the kitchen.
They ate their breakfast to their heart's content. The large pot of porridge was almost emptied. If Jiang Zisheng wasn't afraid that they would have indigestion after eating too much, they would have finished it long ago.
"Boss, you're the best cook I've ever seen.”Hu Zi licked the bottom of the bowl as if he had not had enough and burped.
The three of them were about the same age, but they were exceptionally obedient to Jiang Zisheng. In their hearts, Jiang Zisheng was like a god. Even if they were asked to die, they would not blink.
After breakfast, Jiang Zisheng opened the door of Huichun Hall and began to welcome the day's business.
Hu Zi and Xiao Jiu ran into the medicine store to steal some time off, but it was hard for Jiang Zisheng, who was full of worries.
After tomorrow, she would go to the Prince's mansion to treat the prince's eyes. If her medical skills did not reach level 9, she would probably lose her life.
No, she couldn't sit still and wait for death! He had to think of a way.
There it was! For the sake of Level 9 Medicine, it was worth it to make a loss!
"Hu Zi, come out. I have something important for you to do.”Jiang Zisheng called Hu Zi out with a solemn expression and told him the method.
Hu Zi nodded repeatedly and immediately pulled Xiao Jiu along as they ran down the street.
Watching them leave, Jiang Zisheng's eyes were filled with anticipation. This time, it was up to the two of them…
Unfortunately, things did not go as he wished. Jiang Zisheng was still eagerly hoping that Hu Zi could bring back some patients to increase his proficiency, but he did not know that someone had already started to cause trouble for him.
She walked to the door and saw the magpies resting on the treetops, chirping merrily. After a while, they were startled by the sound of hurried footsteps.
An old man with half of his white hair and a gray shirt walked in with a gloomy expression. Behind him were Hu Zi, Xiao Jiu, and the audience who did not know the truth.
They came with ill intentions.
Jiang Zisheng walked up to the old man with a kind smile and asked kindly,""May I know if you want to get medicine or see a doctor?”
The old man had not looked Jiang Zisheng in the eye ever since he entered the room. When he heard her question, he said indifferently," You brat who has never even heard of my name, Qi Shi, dares to open a clinic to treat patients like others."”
Hu Zi saw that the atmosphere was tense, so he quickly whispered into Jiang Zisheng's ear and told him about the old man's identity.
Qi Shi was a doctor of the Security Hall. His medical skills were brilliant and he was a well-known figure in Huadu City. He was born into a family of physicians, and his ancestors had even produced a few imperial physicians. Although the Qi family was not an official in the court, the high-ranking officials and nobles still had to give him some face.
Even the Grand General of the Supporting Nation had to address him respectfully as Elder Qi when he saw him. Now that he was addressed as an old man by a brat who was still wet behind the ears, he naturally spoke ill of him.
When Jiang Zisheng heard Qi Shi's sarcastic words, he did not show any dissatisfaction because of his words. He said calmly,"This kid's eyes are bad and didn't recognize you as Elder Qi.”
Qi Shi saw Jiang Zisheng's humble appearance and nodded in satisfaction. His expression softened a little as he said earnestly,"It's inevitable for young people to be impetuous. They feel that their medical skills are unparalleled. This old man specially brought back some herbal tea you made a few days ago, but the effect was barely satisfactory. However, seeing that you have such skills at such a young age, your root bone must be pretty good. How about this, you close this Huichun Hall and go to the Security Hall to be a medicine boy. I can give you some pointers when I'm free.”
Hearing Qi Shi's tone as if he was lecturing a junior, Hu Zi's face flushed red and he was about to rush up to argue with him.
Jiang Zisheng quickly held Hu Zi down and said in a neither servile nor overbearing tone,""Thank you for your kind intentions, sir. I appreciate your kindness. Although my medical skills are not good, I am not willing to bite off more than I can chew.”
Respecting the old and loving the young was a virtue, so she didn't have to stoop to his level.
When the complacent Qi Shi heard Jiang Zisheng's ungrateful words, his hand that was stroking his beard paused slightly, and his face darkened again.
"Doctor Jiang, don't refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit.”
"I don't like to drink."
Jiang Zisheng's words were neither too low nor too high, but it also showed her attitude. She was a good manager of a medical center, but she went to be someone else's medicine boy? Did Qi Shi have dementia?
Looking at Qi Shi's shameless and old face, Jiang Zisheng would have grabbed his collar and asked loudly if he wasn't an old man," Qi Shi, are you stupid? Was he stupid?
Qi Shi did not know what Jiang Zisheng was thinking at the moment. If he knew, he would have rolled up his sleeves and given this junior a good beating regardless of seniority.
He blew his beard in exasperation and sneered,"Hey kid, don't overestimate yourself. Do you really think that you can become a divine doctor with that bowl of wild chrysanthemum herbal tea? Compared to this old man, you're still too far behind.”
"To think that you've grown up for nothing. How dare you shamelessly compare yourself to our boss? How old is our boss? I'm afraid he's even younger than your grandson! You don't know shame!" Hu Zi couldn't stand Qi Shi's mockery of Jiang Zisheng anymore, and the anger in his heart was about to explode.
He knew the master's medical skills better than anyone else. His mother, who was in danger, had been rescued by the master after failing to seek help from many doctors.
In this world, besides his mother, the person he loved the most was his boss! Now that his beloved boss was being bullied, he really couldn't tolerate it!
Jiang Zisheng, who was beside Hu Zi, could naturally feel his monstrous anger. He was also very touched by Hu Zi's protection of him, but he could not be impulsive now. If the famous Qi Shi was beaten up by Hu Zi, before the people from the security hall showed up, those officials and nobles who had been benefited by Qi Shi would probably be the first to tear her into pieces.
After letting Xiao Jiu temporarily hit Hu Zi's acupuncture point, Jiang Zisheng heaved a sigh of relief. He bowed to Qi Shi and said gently,"Hu Zi is straightforward. Elder Qi, please don't blame him.”
Qi Shi glanced at Jiang Zisheng with a strange expression.
Hu Zi's words were unpleasant, but he was right about one thing. Compared to Jiang Zisheng, he was indeed bullying the weak. If word got out, his reputation would be affected.
Jiang Zisheng saw Qi Shi's silence and thought that he had not forgiven Hu Zi. He thought for a moment and blurted out,"As long as you let Hu Zi go, I'm willing to spar with you.”
Qi Shi looked at Jiang Zisheng in disbelief, then laughed out loud."Hahaha…you want to spar with me? I think it's more appropriate for this old man to guide you.”
He was originally worried that he would be criticized for challenging Jiang Zisheng, but he never expected Jiang Zisheng to jump in on his own accord. He could not tolerate this anymore.
Jiang Zisheng didn't pay attention to Qi Lao's words. To him, it didn't matter if it was a spar or some guidance as long as he could solve this problem.
Qi Shi stroked his beard, looking like an otherworldly expert. His voice was a little slow,"If you are lucky enough to win against this old man, this old man will not make things difficult for you. If you lose, not only will you be an apprentice alchemist, but you will also have to give Huichun Hall to this old man.”
The onlookers were shocked when they heard this. Such conditions were too harsh. Although Jiang Zisheng's medical skills were not bad, how could he compete with Qi Shi, who had been practicing medicine for decades?
While everyone was worried about Jiang Zisheng's future, Jiang Zisheng acted as if nothing had happened. He elegantly took a sip of the top-quality Maojian and savored it carefully before saying,"Nothing much."
Qi Shi's expression changed as he shouted,""Brat, are you playing with me? However, it's not your fault. Competing with this old man in medical skills is undoubtedly like an egg hitting a stone…"
"Elder Qi, you've misunderstood. I'm saying that the conditions aren't that great.”Jiang Zisheng put down the exquisite teacup, her bright and beautiful eyes shining with a strange light like a sly fox." If I win, Elder Qi will take care of the clinic for me for three years. If I lose, I will do as you said before."”
"No problem, but I won't lose. Kid, you should write the transfer document first.”Qi Shi had a well-thought-out plan. In his opinion, Jiang Zisheng was still young and did not have any real ability. He was just an ant trying to shake a big tree. It was laughable that he did not measure himself.
The surrounding commoners looked at Jiang Zisheng sympathetically, shaking their heads and sighing. It was as if they could foresee Jiang Zisheng's crushing defeat.
He was young and frivolous. It was a pity that he had such a good seedling.
If his opponent was an ordinary doctor, Jiang Zisheng would still have a chance of winning. However, his opponent was Elder Qi, who was famous for his medical skills in Huadu City. If he wanted to win, a miracle would have to happen.
Hu Zi looked at Jiang Zisheng with worry in his heart. He wanted to do something, but Xiao Jiu had pressed on his acupoints and he couldn't move.
"Put it down. Your boss is very capable. Huichun Hall can't lose.”Jiang Zisheng rubbed Hu Zi's head as if to console him and chuckled.。# Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:091420183:49AM#Review: swiftpen Time:12 23 2019 10: 38AM #Release:swiftpen Time:12 23 2019 10: 38AM #
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