Mr. Gu likes quietness, so the things brought by Gu Jinzhi made him unhappy.
He didn't allow Gu Jing to go out for half a month, and she stayed at home reading books every day. She even missed her second uncle's banquet invitation. Her second aunt specially sent her personal maid to ask about her.
Gu Jingzi also had no complaints and obediently followed to study.
At first, the old man wanted to finish explaining the medical classics before teaching her how to diagnose by observation, listening, questioning and pulse-taking. However, after she cured Madame Song and Hu Jie, he gave up on that idea and instead spent his days discussing classic cases with her and having her copy out rare medical texts from his collection.
The old man has been writing a book for six years and has only reached the second volume. Many cases are difficult to investigate.
After Hu Jie's illness was cured, the old man tried to let Gu Jinzhi help with proofreading. To his surprise, Gu Jinzhi actually found several copying errors.
The old man was extremely surprised in his heart, but because of his temperament, he didn't interrogate Gu Jin.
He had doubts about Gu Jinzhi in his heart.
Gu Jing didn't say anything, and Old Master didn't ask, so days went by one after another.
On May 24th, my aunt's family made some lotus seed buns and personally sent some to Song Pan'er.
Gu Xuanzhi was studying in the clan school, while Gu Jinzhi was at his grandfather's place. With only Song Dang'er accompanying him, Da Shu Mu was a bit distracted and asked Gu Jinzhi several times when he would finish school.
Song Pan'er understood and asked her: "Sister-in-law, are you looking for Jin Jie?"
After saying that, she looked at Mrs. Song with some tension, fearing that her old illness would relapse. Mrs. Song was the first patient cured by Gu Jin, which was a capital for Song Pan'er to boast about.
She was afraid that Mrs. Song would fall ill again.
Mrs. Song burst out laughing: "Yes, I have something to ask Jin sister. But it's not me, I'm fine."
She lost over thirty pounds when she was ill last time, although her facial features became more angular and didn't look as good, but her waistline became more slender, and wearing clothes made her figure even more noticeable, making her look several years younger.
Her face was rosy, and indeed, she didn't look sick at all. Song Pantou let out a sigh of relief.
"What's the matter? If it's an urgent matter, I'll send someone to call her. She spends all day studying with Old Master and isn't in a hurry to take the exam, so she won't be delayed for a short while." said Song Pan'er.
Mrs. Song seemed to want to say something but hesitated.
"I promise I won't tell anyone." Song Tian'er said again.
It seems Mrs. Song is reluctant to speak up about something.
Listening to Song Pan'er say this, Madam Song smiled and then lowered her voice to say to Song Pan'er: "It's Ming Hui Zhang Gong Zhu..."
A noble person is ill, and it has always been taboo for outsiders to know about it.
Ming Hui Princess actually told Song's wife...
Song Pan'er's heart moved slightly, but she didn't ask again. She let Haitang go to Old Master's courtyard and called for Gu Jinzhi.
In a moment, Gu Jinzhi arrived.
"Eldest maternal aunt." She made a bow to Lady Song after which she sat down in the armchair beside her mother.
Yahuan handed a cup of tea to Gu Jing after which Song Pan'er gave Haitang a signal with her eyes.
Haitang was the most clever, and with just one glance from Song Pan'er, she could understand her intention. Receiving the hint, she immediately sent all the maidservants out of the room, went out herself, and stood outside the curtain to prevent anyone from eavesdropping.
When only Madame Song and her daughter were in the house, Madame Song said softly: "I went to see Princess Minghui yesterday. She has been unable to sleep well lately and is suffering terribly."
"What did the doctor say?" Song Tian'er asked.
She also lowered her voice.
"Didn't invite a doctor." said Mrs. Song, "In the past when the previous emperor built the Princess's mansion in Yanling for the eldest princess, he sent two imperial physicians. One of them retired and returned to his hometown, and the other was named Qin, who is the younger brother of Qin Weisi, the current Imperial Hospital's supervisor. The princess only trusted Dr. Qin and Zhao Daolong. Zhao Daolong went to the capital and hasn't come back yet, and this time Dr. Qin's prescription didn't work either. When I visited the princess, she asked me how my illness got better. I told her about you, sister Jin, and the princess said, 'Let sister Jin take a look.' Don't tell outsiders, just pretend that I'm taking you to visit."
If I can cure Princess Ming Hui's illness...
Song Pan'er's heart rippled: When the Empress Dowager was still a concubine, she got along well with Princess Minghui. Later, when the Empress Dowager ascended to the throne and her son became the Crown Prince, Princess Minghui's contributions were indispensable.
Later on, the Empress and the Crown Prince often came and went with Princess Minghui.
At that time, Princess Minghui was very popular.
But for some reason, she suddenly said that her body was not feeling well and proposed to return with Jiang Ziya to his hometown of Yanling Prefecture. She left very suddenly and mysteriously disappeared from the circle of dignitaries in the capital city.
Up till now, the Empress Dowager has someone send a large amount of rewards to the residence of the eldest princess of Yanling every year. It can be seen that Princess Minghui did not offend anyone and was not involved in any wrongdoing.
If Ming Hui Chang Gong Zhu can be cured, in the future, Jin Jie Er's prospects will probably go up another level.
Song Pan'er had no choice but to help Gu Jinzhi with his plans. The old master's title was only one, and it would definitely be passed down to the eldest uncle. When the old master passed away, the Gu family divided the house, and the three branches became side branches of the Duke's mansion. What did Gu Jinzhi have left?
Song Pan'er didn't dare to hope for Gū Yánzhēn, he was a good-for-nothing.
"Take advantage of the early hour, don't delay, hurry up and go." Song Pan'er quickly got up, called in Haitang, and whispered to her, "Quickly go to Seventh Miss's room, bring a valuable dress for Seventh Miss to change into, she is going to visit a noble family as a guest."
The only one who can be called a noble by Song Pan'er in the entire Yanling Mansion is Minghui Princess.
Haitang took orders and went to Gu Jinzhi's courtyard.
She soon fetched a cloak for Gu Jingzhou.
Song Pan'er personally helped her daughter change, and whispered to her: "When we arrive at the princess's mansion, don't talk nonsense. Follow Eldest Maternal Aunt, and listen to whatever Eldest Maternal Aunt says."
Gu Jin agreed one by one.
Song Pan'er escorted Gu Jinzhi and Song Daitai to the gate of Chuihua, and repeatedly reminded her not to be afraid, and to show off her skills.
Gu Jinzhi spoke in a low voice and responded obediently.
The horse-drawn carriage slowly drove out of Ma Yuan Lane.
On the way, Auntie also reminded Gu Jin: "When talking to the princess, don't be afraid. The princess likes girls who are open and straightforward, not those who are timid and reserved."
"I understand, Aunt." Gu Jin said.
As they were talking, the horse carriage arrived at Qingguo Alley.
Gu Jin was young and agile, he got off the carriage first, then turned around to help Mrs. Song.
Mrs. Song smiled and helped her down from the carriage with a gentle hand.
After the little servant on the door of the house had announced it, the manager's mother beside the princess welcomed Madame Song and Gu Zhen at the flower-hanging gate.
Upon seeing Gu Jinzhi, the mother narrowed her eyes to size him up and asked with a smile: "So you're Miss Gu, the seventh young lady of the Gu family? I've been hearing people say that your medical skills are quite impressive lately."
Gu Jin smiled and said: "I am. You overpraise me, excessive praise, I'm ashamed to accept."
That mother was delighted and said to Mrs. Song: "At such a young age, she speaks with a few points of calmness, it's really rare!"
Mrs. Song also smiled and said: "Don't praise her, Chen Mama, or she'll become too proud of herself."
Madam Chen smiled and led Song Daitai and Gu Jinzhi to the courtyard where Princess Minghui lived.
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