Episode 023 Explosive

  When Hu Zeyu came in, his forehead was sweating and he was panting heavily, it can be seen that he ran very quickly.

  They exchanged greetings, and Gu Yanwen invited him to take a seat.

  He sat down without any small talk and directly told his purpose to Gu Yan Zhen and his wife: "...... Last time it was all because my daughter didn't understand the situation, she offended you and Seventh Miss. I came today specifically to apologize. My little girl's illness still troubles Seventh Miss."

  Song Pan'er finished her tea, gently stirring the floating leaves and slowly drinking it, but she didn't say a word.

  Hu Zeyu knew things might be difficult to handle.

  Mrs. Hu often complained to Hu Zeyu that the third wife of the Gu family, Song Shi, was a thorn in her side and not easy to get along with, always having to follow her wishes everywhere.

  It seems that it is indeed true after all.

  "Brother Zhiye, you see..." Hu Ze Yu saw that Song Tan Er was unmoved, so he turned to look at Gu Yan Zhen, hoping that Gu Yan Zhen would help say a few good words.

  Who would have thought, Gu Yanwen is the most stubborn one.

  It's not good for a girl to go out at midnight!

  Gu Yanzhun was not very happy about Hu Zeyu's arrival, and when Hu asked him, he said: "Brother Hu, the girls in our family are all well-behaved, and it's impossible for them to go out at night to diagnose illnesses. Moreover, she has only studied with her grandfather for a few years and hasn't even graduated, how can she go out to diagnose?"

  Last time Gu Jingze also went to see her, but this time he didn't.

  This is an insult!

  Hu Ze's face showed a few hints of sadness: "Zhi Ye brother, we're brothers after all, I won't hide anything from you. My daughter's illness is already incurable. Today, I invited Mr. Zhou Zhengyuan from the Zhou family to diagnose her, but he left without even taking her pulse, which shows how dire the situation is. As for other doctors, I don't trust any of them; and as for those with no reputation, I dare not invite them. But Seven Miss said that my daughter can be saved. You're also a father, please be understanding and let Seven Miss take a look at her. They were born in the same year, month, and day, it's fate..."

  What he said made Gu Yan's heart skip a beat.

  Is Hu Jie's illness so serious?

  But then, so many doctors couldn't cure it, how could Gu Jin? Last time, when Mrs. Song was ill, she just borrowed the help of Old Master. This time, did Old Master teach her again?

  The old man's medical skills aren't that high, are they?

  Gu Yanwen was slightly confused.

  He didn't refuse Hu Ze again, but instead asked Gu Jinzhi who was quietly sitting aside listening to their conversation: "Sister Jin, you've seen Miss Hu's illness, do you have a solution?"

  "Although it's perilous, there's still a way." Gu Jin said, "It's just that..."

  She said, looking at her own mother.

  Gu Yanwen and Hu Zeyi's eyes also fell on Song Pan'er.

  The decision is up to Song Pan'er.

  It can be cured now, it's a matter of whether others are willing to treat Hu Jie's illness or not.

  After all, Mrs. Hu made Song Pan'er so embarrassed.

  Song Paner has never been a soft-hearted and timid master.

  Hu Ze thought to himself that it was another round of verbal sparring, but then he heard Song Pantou say: "Isn't Hu's wife saying that our family is showing off and using your daughter to flaunt? We wouldn't dare!"

  As expected, she just wouldn't let go of what Mrs. Hu said.

  "...the child is so ill, she's also anxious and worried, that's why she's talking nonsense." Hu Ze Yu accompanied Xiao Xin, "Third Madame, saving a life is more valuable than building a seven-story pagoda. The Hu family will never forget your and Seventh Miss' great kindness!"

  "So, Master Hu believes what my sister said?" Song Pan'er asked with a smile.

  "Hurry up and believe it!" He was overjoyed in his heart, things had already taken a turn for the better.

  "Which doctor doesn't charge a consultation fee?" Song Pantou said, "My sister can cure any difficult illness, and the consultation fee is not low!"

  "That's right, that's right!" Hu Zeyi said, "The diagnostic fee will definitely not be less."

  He knew that the Gu family was not short of money, and Song's mother's family, the Song family, was even more wealthy. They were not lacking in silver coins. The so-called diagnosis fee was just to make things difficult for the Hu family.

  So Song Paner's price will definitely not be low, and Hu Ze Yu has already made mental preparations.

  "That... this number." Song Pan'er stretched out her snowy white palm, five fingers spread open in front of Hu Ze's face. The golden ring with a bright green gemstone was warm and jade-like.

  Five...

  Gu Yan's eyebrows furrowed slightly as he said, "Even when the old master went out to diagnose, he didn't receive 500 taels! We're all friends, no need to be like this."

  Song Pan'er smiled and shook her head slightly.

  Hu Ze was also taken aback: Song Dan's lion-like mouth was wide open, this is going to cost 5,000 taels! 5,000 taels can buy over a thousand acres of good land in Yanling Prefecture, this is no small sum!

  Ke Hu has been an official for two years and has some private property. Although it's a pity, he can still afford to take it out. Besides, this is a matter of life and death.

  "Third Madame, rest assured, I will immediately go back and arrange for five thousand taels of silver to be prepared and sent over. All I ask is that Seventh Miss can save my daughter's life." Hu Ze Yu said.

  Gu Yan Zhen stared at Hu Ze Yu and Song Pan Er in shock.

  50,000 taels!

  Song Pan'er actually dared to speak up!

  But Hu Ze, such a cunning and calculating person, actually agreed!

  Have they all gone mad? Hu Ze Yu, this governor, didn't even have 5,000 taels of silver in ten years of serving.

  "Five thousand taels?" Song Pan'er burst out laughing, "Governor Hu, do you think my sister is some kind of quack doctor from outside? If it's about saving a life, five hundred thousand taels is the minimum!"

  Gu Yanwen couldn't help but say: "If you want to treat Miss Hu's illness, be sincere about it. What's the point of wasting time talking nonsense?"

  "Third Master misunderstood, I didn't gossip." Song Tuan'er smiled softly, "Without 50,000 taels, my sister won't make a diagnosis."

  She wasn't joking.

  Hú Zéyù's heart sank slightly.

  All his family property was worth just over 30,000 taels. To make up the remaining 50,000 taels, he would have to sell some of his land holdings. His father's generation had not left him any family business, and he had worked hard to accumulate this small amount of family property.

  Is it all in vain like trying to scoop up water with a bamboo basket?

  Is his daughter really worth all this?

  He changed his face and didn't continue the conversation anymore.

  Gu Yanxin couldn't bear it and frequently gave Song Xiang'er meaningful glances. Song Xiang'er just smiled sweetly at him, ignoring his hints.

  "Third Mistress, I'm afraid I won't be able to take it out..." Hu Zeyu said, "Can you?"

  "Are you still haggling over the price at a time like this?" Song Xiang'er's face fell, "Would you also haggle over the price if you were to invite Zhao Daoyuan, the divine doctor, to treat your illness?"

  Hu Ze's face turned pale and then red: Song Deng'er meant that he underestimated Gu Jinzhi. If he continued, Song Deng'er might even raise the price.

  The house became quiet again.

  "Uncle Hu, go back and think about it." Gu Jinzhi suddenly said, "Hu Jie's illness can still be delayed for half a day. If you want to save her, come find me before the hour of Mao Zheng tomorrow, otherwise even the Great Lo God cannot help."

  Hu Ze was taken aback and stared at her.

  Such a little girl, with such a big appetite?

  Does Gu Jing still not know what 50,000 taels represent?

  Fifty thousand taels is all of Hu Ze's family property!

  He had no choice but to consider it!

  He slowly got up and bid farewell.

  Gu Yanxin personally escorted him out, saying: "Brother Hu, rest assured. If Jin sister can really save Miss Hu, I will persuade her. My wife just wants to have a good tongue-lashing, she didn't think of making you spend money."

  Hu Ze Yu nodded and thought to himself: You really don't understand your wife at all!

  Gu Yanwen saw Hu Zeyu off and returned to the east wing, where Song Pan'er was drinking tea, while Gu Jingzhi had already gotten up and gone back to her room to sleep.

  Song Paner's eyebrows and eyes are flying high, with laughter at the corners of her eyes and the tips of her eyebrows.

  Looking at Hu Ze Yi like that, she really let out a sigh of relief.

  Let Mrs. Hu be arrogant!

  When the time comes, she refuses to take the money, her daughter dies of illness, and Song Tuen'er also goes around saying bad things about them as a couple!

  This time it's not Gu Jin who refused to help, but rather Hu Ze Yu and his wife who refused to lend a hand. They have the money but are unwilling to part with it, what cheapskates!

  "Is that all taken care of now?" Song Pan'er thought with satisfaction.

  Mrs. Hu actually dared to give Song Pan'er a look, not giving her some intimidation, she would think that Song Pan'er is a soft persimmon in the future, who would still put Song Pan'er in their eyes in the future, who would still believe in Gu Jingzhi's medical skills?

  Song Pan'er is about to use this method to fight for herself and her daughter!

  "Tomorrow morning, let Jin Jie go and see Miss Hu," Gu Yan said to Song Pan'er, "Scare Hu Ze Yu a bit, don't take so much money from him."

  "I've got a number in mind." Song Pan'er lazily said to Gu Yanxin.

  The next day, at the first moment of Mao, Song Pan'er woke up. She wanted to see if anyone from the Hu family would come today.

  The maidservants helped her dress and comb her hair. At about the third watch, Xi Zhen came again to report that Hu Taigong had arrived.

  Hu Zeyu brought three million liang of silver bills, and a land deed and house deed: "The cash is not enough for 50,000 taels, these deeds will be mortgaged to you first, when the girl recovers, I'll slowly raise the money."

  Song Pan'er was satisfied with that.

  Gu Yanwen was shocked and speechless: He knew Hu Zeyu's humble origin, how could he have accumulated such a huge family fortune after all these years of being an official?

  Turns out you're also greedy!

  Gu Yanwen's good impression of Hu Zeyu instantly disappeared.

  "Haitang, go and invite Seventh Miss over." Song Pantou handed the silver note and box to Song Mama beside her, instructing a maid to find Gu Jinzhi.

  In a moment, Gu Jinzhi arrived.

  She held in her arms a small box containing the Six Spirits Pills.

  Song Pan'er accompanied her to the residence of Hu Taishou.

  Mrs. Hu, who had been by her daughter's bedside every step of the way, was gone, and only Hu Zhuo remained beside her. Song Pan'er and Gu Jing understood what was going on at once.

  Does Madam Hu still not know that the family fortune has been taken away by Song Pan'er?

  When Mrs. Hu finds out, she'll probably be so angry her nose will be crooked!

  Song Paner felt even more relieved.

  Gu Jinzhi didn't hesitate and took out a Six Spirits Pill. He said to Hu Zhuo, "Help me pry open her mouth."

  Hu Zhuodao stepped forward to help.

  Gu Jinzhi placed the medicinal pill at the root of Hu Jie's tongue and slowly moistened it with a small spoon.

  "She... she can't swallow it." Hu Zhuo couldn't help but say to Gu Jinzhi.

  Even liquid medicine can't get in, let alone pills?

  "Don't swallow." Gu Jin said, "Put it at the root of your tongue, and every half hour, use a small half spoonful of warm water to moisten it. The medicine will dissolve into saliva and slowly seep in along the root of your tongue."

  This method is quite clever!

  However, this method is only applicable to pills. As for medicinal liquid, if you put it in your mouth and can't swallow it, it will flow out from the corner of your mouth.

  Can only wait for the pill to melt into saliva and slowly swallow it down.

  "Uncle Hu, I'll be staying here for the whole day today." Gu Jinzhi added, "I need to help her with her mourning, tomorrow you can help, but it's probably not possible now."

  Hu Zeyi was delighted to hear her say that, and hastily ordered the maid to tidy up Hu Jieyuan's warm pavilion and bring it back for Gu Jingzhi and Song Taner to rest.

  Gu Jin stayed at the Hu's house for a whole day.

  By dusk, Hu Jie's breath had slowed slightly.

  Mrs. Hu slept for twelve hours after her son put a sedative in her tea, and she only woke up now. She didn't know how Gu Jinzhi and Song Tian'er were back in front of Hu Jie's room again, but she could feel that Hu Jie's swelling had subsided somewhat.

  She was overjoyed and pulled Gu Jinzhi's hand, saying many thanks, and also thanked Song Tian'er, saying she was reckless yesterday.

  Song Pan'er was particularly forgiving of her, which made Mrs. Hu a little surprised: when did Song Pan'er become so easy to talk to?

  The next day, Gu Jinzhi and Song Taner came to the Hu family again early in the morning.

  She put three Liu Shen Wan pills on Hu Jie's tongue, letting her hold them in her mouth. At noon, Hu Jie suddenly called out "mother" vaguely.

  The swelling on her face has gone down by more than half and the soreness in her throat has also subsided a lot.

  The pill has already taken effect, and her throat is much less swollen and painful.

  Mrs. Hu was overjoyed and burst into tears, while Mr. Hu and Hu Zhuo also wiped away their tears.

  Even Song Xuaner was moved.

  "You've been hungry for a long time, why don't you have some rice porridge?" Gu Jinzhi said softly beside him, "Are you hungry?"

  Hu Jie nodded slightly.

  Mrs. Hu wiped away her tears and hastily called for a maid to prepare some rice porridge. Hu Jie slowly ate half a bowl of it.

  Gu Jinzhi gave her two more Liu Shen Wan pills to slowly dissolve in her mouth, then told Hu Taigong: "If my prediction is correct, her swelling and pain will subside tonight, and she can take the medicine. I'll give you a secondary prescription, along with three more Liu Shen Wan pills. Take one pill per day for three consecutive days, and all her illnesses will disappear, and her spirit will be calm."

  Hu Ze Yu originally believed in her, it was just a bet, gambling that he hadn't misjudged someone.

  Just a few grains of medicine from Gu Jinzheng made Hu Jie turn the corner, and he no longer doubted Gu Jinzheng's medical skills. He thanked him repeatedly and took the prescription.

  Gu Jinzhi explained clearly how to take the medicine and then returned with his mother to their home in Ma Yuan Lane.

  By the fifth day, Hu Jie's illness had completely disappeared.

  This matter suddenly shook the entire Yanling Prefecture.

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