Gu Yanwu and Hu Zeyuan had been harboring resentment for a long time.

  They used to read books in the Imperial Academy, Yong Xi Hou relied on his own noble birth and meritorious family background, looked down on Gu's family who obtained the title of National Grand Duke with just one medicine.

  Yongxi Hou lost his father at a young age and was raised by his mother.

  So, Yong Xi Hou scolded Gu Yan Tao as a lowly born from the alleys of shaking bells, and Gu Yan Tao scolded Yong Xi Hou as an ignorant coward raised by a woman's buttocks. The two became enemies.

  Later, both of them obtained official titles and served in the imperial court together.

  Ke Xian Huang looked at Yong Xi Hou's father, who had served as a royal guard for decades with unwavering loyalty, and only left behind Yong Xi Hou as his sole descendant, so he promoted him in every way.

  Yongxi Hou also competed for breath, gradually revealing his edge.

  Gu Shaozu was dissatisfied because Gu Shi Fei refused to help him advance his career, so he had been fooling around in the Ministry of Punishment, suffering under Yong Xi Hou.

  This adds another layer of resentment.

  When the previous emperor ascended to the throne, Guo Yanwei was just a minor fifth-grade official in the Ministry of Justice, but he was appointed as the Eastern Palace University Scholar and ranked alongside Yongxi Marquis. Moreover, he was a close minister to the Emperor, who relied on him for everything. In all matters, there were people who would speak up on Guo Yanwei's behalf.

  He then entered the cabinet.

  Yong Xi Hou was both resentful and jealous, so he became even more displeased with Yan De's appearance.

  The two of them had another falling out a few days ago over a matter concerning the Magistrate of Shun Tian Prefecture.

  Finally, Gu Yanwei was victorious, and his people successfully became the Shuntian Prefecture, and he became the prefect. The Marquis Yongxi greatly lost face.

  The Wei Gong lao of the cabinet died in Annan country, and the most likely to be added to the cabinet is Yong Xi Hou.

  Gu Yanwu fought with him again.

  It is said that Yong Xi Hou fell ill, and no one was more delighted than Gu Yan Tao.

  As long as Yong Xi Hou is bedridden with illness, all old and new grudges can be avenged.

  Gu Yanwu was waiting for Yong Xi Hou to get worse.

  Now he is indeed beyond salvation.

  The medicine of a great doctor is useless after taking it; the people from Taifu Hospital, Hu's family does not want to invite; I heard that now they have invited another great doctor from Jiangnan.

  In the capital, I heard that Yong Xi Hou was also seriously ill. Someone made a bet: this illness can only be cured by Miss Gu's seventh daughter.

  It was later spread everywhere, and surprisingly, someone even set up a betting pool for it.

  The young masters in Beijing are indeed empty-headed and indulgent.

  Gu Yan Tao only listened to these words and went to warn Gu Jin: if you dare to lay a hand on her, you will be exiled to Yong Xi Hou, and she will be taken to the main house to be raised.

  Nowadays there is no division of the family, the old man does not manage affairs, although they don't live together, all household matters are taken care of by the eldest son.

  Returning from Sanfang, Guo Yanwang smiled contentedly.

  He was very pleased and now just waited to see the joke of Yong Xi Hou.

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  Suzhou's famous doctor Zhang Yuan succeeded his uncle's will and went to the capital to take the imperial medical examination, preparing to become an imperial physician and serve the court.

  Because of Qin Wei's affair spreading all over the world, it also spread to Jiangnan. Zhang Taishou was heartbroken and sighed: The future of the Imperial Hospital is gloomy. He was heartbroken and let Zhang Shizi Chushan create blessings for the people of the world and solve worries and pains for the emperor.

  Zhang Yuan finally gave up his quiet and comfortable life in Suzhou and went to Beijing with his wife and children.

  His uncle had many connections in the capital, all of whom were influential families who trusted his medical skills. As for Zhang Yuan himself, he was famous in Jiangnan and entering the Imperial Hospital was not a difficult task.

  He also visited the homes of various influential people one by one.

  Who would have thought that they suddenly collided on this matter of Yong Xi's hemorrhoids?

  Zhang Yuan was slightly excited.

  As soon as he arrived in Beijing, he was able to make a name for himself and gain fame, which was a great opportunity for him.

  However, Yong Xi Hou's illness was first treated by a high-ranking physician.

  Zhang Yuan can only rely on luck, waiting for Zhang Shengyi to make a mistake, and then he will take action, at that time his reputation will be even more prominent.

  Nowadays, Gao Shen Yi has already lost his hand, but Zhang Yuan feels that this reputation is a bit hard to show.

  Yong Xi Hou's illness was truly terrifying. His skin was like a steamer, emitting heat and steam, while his stool was like fish brains, frightening and alarming, with dozens of episodes in one day.

  The pulse is weak and rapid...

  Zhang Yuan had seen this disease before and remembered the records in the medical book: those with diarrhea, fever, and rapid pulse would die. And Yong Xi Hou had been tossed about by that great divine doctor for more than half a month, becoming emaciated like a withered tree, fearing it would be difficult to cure him now.

  Zhang Yuan is a divine doctor, not an immortal.

  For an inevitably fatal disease like this, he was unwilling to take action.

  When he first arrived in Beijing, being able to borrow a major illness to show off his status was naturally good; but if something went wrong, he would lose the initiative to gain a foothold.

  It's a matter of his survival, how can he joke about it?

  Madam Hu remained calm and composed, giving Yong Xi Hou the medicine of the high spiritual doctor. Until he finished drinking the fifteen-day dose without seeing any effect, she sent someone to smash the high spiritual doctor's clinic.

  Such an old lady is not easy to provoke.

  "Madam, I'm afraid I'm not qualified to take over the diagnosis for Master Hou. My uncle always said that the human body is connected to the natural environment, and the patient's condition is related to the feng shui and energy of the place. Since I've just arrived in this noble land and haven't personally investigated the local feng shui and energy, I dare not make a rash diagnosis or prescribe medicine..."

  The old lady's face fell.

  Madam Hou covered her mouth and began to sob.

  “...A doctor saves lives and treats injuries, it's a heavenly mission.” The old lady scolded Zhang Yuan in a low voice, “When you encounter a difficult case, you push it away. Is this your family's teachings? Your uncle had kind heart and kind skills, how did he teach you to become something that disgraces our ancestors?”

  Zhang Yuan's anger rose from the bottom of his heart.

  He is in Jiangnan, and everyone respects him as a divine doctor.

  Wherever you go, treat others with respect and courtesy as if they were esteemed guests.

  And this old lady Hu actually scolded him as if he were a servant.

  "Goodbye!" Zhang Yuan also snorted coldly and turned to leave with a flick of his sleeve.

  This Yong Xi Hou is a dying symptom. Once Yong Xi Hou dies, their family's children are still immature, the Hu family will eventually decline from the imperial court, and Zhang Yuan is worried that they won't make it?

  He was best at observing words and appearances, and it is unlikely that he would have ruined his reputation for the sake of Yong Xi Hou.

  At first he was in Yanling Mansion, this life only lost once, but the Song and Gu families did not mention a word. That is the way of a noble family.

  Watching Mrs. Hu go and smash Gao Shen's pharmacy, Zhang Yuan felt a little sympathetic.

  It's not easy for a doctor to even eat a bowl of rice.

  Such a wealthy and powerful family, they don't take good care of themselves, when they fall ill, they can't be cured, so they smash the doctor's pharmacy, ruining the doctor's century-old reputation, it's too cruel!

  Then what right does Zhang Yuan have to govern Yong Xi Hou?

  If Old Lady Hu asked in a soft tone, Zhang Yuan might not be able to decline and would try his best.

  Now, with Old Lady Hu's attitude like this, why is Zhang Yuan still being polite?

  He turned around and walked away, Old Lady Hu was so angry that she pushed the kang table to the ground and burst into a rage.

  But Madame Hu only knew how to cry.

  "What's the crying for?" scolded Old Lady Hu to her daughter-in-law. "The young master has his ancestors' protection, nothing will happen to him. What Southern Medicine God, I think he's just a fame-seeking charlatan, daring to be so rude and leave our esteemed family in a huff! When the young master recovers, this Zhang Yuan had better not think about making a name for himself in the capital!"

  Mrs. Hu was very dissatisfied with Zhang Yuan's attitude.

  The old lady hated it most when someone was overbearing in front of her throughout her life.

  Others flatter her and are willing to humble themselves, she is willing to give them some benefits; but if they dare to show off in front of her, she will not rest until she has ruined the other party.

  Don't think that just because Old Master Hou is gone, you can bully the widows and orphans of Yongxi Hou Manor.

  The old lady had always instructed Yong Xi Hou in this way.

  So, Yong Xi Hou has never been at a disadvantage since he was young. The children of the meritorious and noble families also do not dare to underestimate Yong Xi Hou for having no father.

  "Go and call Li Bingzheng to come, let him go and invite a doctor again!" The old lady suddenly took a deep breath in her heart, "I don't believe it, Master Hou's illness is incurable! If there are no doctors in the capital, then go outside to invite one!"

  Madam Yong Xi heard this, and cried out in affirmation. She went out to call a young maid, ordering her to summon the steward Li Bingzheng. Then she had Li Bingzheng go invite a doctor.

  "What's with that young woman? Tell her to invite Miss Gu, why hasn't she arrived yet?" The old lady gradually calmed down and asked Madame Hou, "We've always supported them, letting her husband become an official. Without our family, they'd be nothing! We raise soldiers for a thousand days, use them for one moment, when we need their strength, each of them is useless!"

  "Jiang said that Miss Gu was ill herself..." Madame Yong Xi replied in a low voice, sobbing.

  The old lady snorted coldly.

  "Go and call that young master and his wife over." The old lady said, "The Marquis has no younger brothers, now it's time for him to help the Marquis out."

  The wife of Duke Yong Xi said yes.

  Hu Ze Yu and Mrs. Hu are now afraid of being summoned by the imperial palace.

  Yong Xi Hou fell ill and has been bedridden for over 20 days. Hu Lao's wife is stubborn and eccentric, no longer trusting the imperial hospital, she sought doctors from among the common people.

  Someone's medicine didn't work, so they smashed the doctor's pharmacy and beat him up, which enraged everyone.

  Those doctors in the folk, who are not skilled enough, who would like to go to Hu's house again?

  Others also say it's just a living, no need to make such a big deal about that little medical fee from the Hu family and end up like a high-ranking doctor.

  Just then, a young servant from the mansion came over and said that the elderly lady had invited Hu Ze Yu and Madame Hu.

  Mrs. Hu's face changed color again and again.

  Hú Zéyú's complexion doesn't look good either.

  It's really "what you fear will come"

  Hu Jie felt uncomfortable in her heart and said to her parents: "We are not their servants, why should we come when they call us and leave when they wave at us?"

  Hu Zeyi sighed.

  Mrs. Hu also did not speak.

  They were originally side branches, with three generations of brothers without a family business, relying entirely on the help of the Marquis's mansion to have some wealth and status. Hu Ze had been selected as an official several times, all thanks to the efforts of the Marquis Yongxi.

  This kindness must be repaid.

  The couple ignored their daughter and changed clothes before going out to the Hou's mansion on the other side.

  The old lady is in her inner chamber and has not come out.

  Madam Yongxi's eyes were swollen as she came out to speak with Hu Zeyu and his wife: "…the high-ranking doctor is no match, the big shot from Jiangnan has left, now we can't even find a reliable doctor. You two are outside, help us find a good one. We must invite Miss Gu's family..."

  Hu Ze Yu and Mrs. Hu Tao.

  "The imperial physician of the Imperial Hospital is also looking for a good one." said Madame Yong Xi Hou.

  The old lady also let out a sigh of relief.

  At first thought the great doctor might be able to cure it, didn't think of inviting that hospital's group with a notorious reputation.

  Nowadays, it is also a case of desperately seeking medical treatment.

  Hú Zéyú hastily agreed again.

  Coming out of Yongxi Houfu, Mrs. Hu frowned: "This matter is difficult to handle! The old lady's attitude, Songshi is also strong-willed, and Miss Gu, I'm afraid even if we invite her, it will be useless."

  Hu Zeyu fell into thought for a moment.

  "He said: 'I'll go myself!'"

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  Third update, seeking pink votes!

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