With money, everything went smoothly.
Within a few days, the Han Family's medical centers in the west, north, and east of the city all opened. As a result, the Han Family now had medical centers in all four directions of Tianning's capital. They were called the Four Directions Medical Center.
Originally, the southern medical center was half profit-making and half public service. With the compensation from the justice courts backing it up, it was now a free clinic. As long as you were a poor family, you wouldn't be charged a single coin for medical treatment.
Because of this rule, Han Yunxi didn't need to advertise much. Within a few days, the Han Family's Four Directions Medical Center had become the capital's headlines. Everyone in the streets and alleys was talking about it. Although there were mixed praises and criticisms, their popularity had increased in an instant.
"Esteemed wangfei, those people are too much. They actually said at the gates that even if we give them free treatment, no one would dare to come and seek treatment!" little Chen Xiang complained indignantly.
"Let them say what they want."
Han Yunxi smiled and didn't mind. If someone belittled them, then there would be others who praised them. No matter what others said, as long as their popularity increased and the four medical centers opened, the Han Family of medicine wouldn't be forgotten.
Little Yi 'er was the only heir to the Han Family's medical skills. He still needed time to learn. During this time, the Han Family couldn't just silently withdraw from the medical world, right?
Moreover, didn't the empress dowager find the Han Family an eyesore? She was going to make the Han Family famous in the capital and restore their former prestige!
After thinking it over, Han Yunxi said, "Little Chen Xiang, go post a notice. In the future, this wangfei will personally take charge of the southern medical center on the fifteenth of every month."
"You?" little Chen Xiang couldn't believe it.
"Can't I? Are you doubting my medical skills? " Han Yunxi narrowed her eyes as she questioned. Medicine and poison came from the same family. She was proficient in both poison and medicine. Moreover, she'd read the "Han Family Medical Canon" with little Yi 'er. Her medical skills had improved quite a bit, so it was easy for her to treat some common illnesses.
"No, no! If Mistress shows up, many people will come! " Little Chen Xiang was overjoyed. She could even imagine the long line outside the southern medical center on the fifteenth.
Those people who looked down on the Han Family were still bullying them. Now that there was no one left, they'd let them know that Qin Wangfei was also a member of the Han Family and could represent them.
Looking at little Chen Xiang's happy appearance, Han Yunxi's lips curled into a happy smile.
In fact, the volunteer clinic was only a small step in her plan.
She thought that after she started the free clinic, she would persuade Gu Beiyue to come to the Han Family Clinic regularly for free clinics. If Gu Beiyue, the head of the Imperial Physician Academy, came forward, the effect would be even more different. If he came, the other imperial physicians would follow him. Although it might not cause a sensation in the city, at least no one would dare to gossip.
At that time, those who rejected the Han family because of Han Congan's misdiagnosis would also be willing to come.
In this way, the Han family's volunteer medical service would not only be a charitable act supported by the poor, but also a charitable act supported by the entire city's citizens. At that time, neither the Empress Dowager nor the Emperor would be able to interfere. Moreover, not only would they not be able to interfere, they would also be praised.
Later on, when the compensation money from the Supreme Court was used up, Han Yunxi would definitely apply for subsidies from the imperial court!
The method of doing charity could not be benevolent or kind at all!
It was unknown if the Empress Dowager would be fuming with anger if she knew about Han Yunxi's plan. However, when the news of the Han Family's Four Way Clinic opening spread to the palace, the Empress Dowager was so angry that she repeatedly slammed the table and almost fainted!
Originally, she wanted to revoke the Han Family's medical license, but now, they opened three clinics in a row. Not to mention the Empress Dowager, anyone else would be so sullen that they would vomit blood.
"Despicable! This Han Yunxi is truly despicable! "
"She took Aijia's money to give face to the Han Family and be a good person … Aijia … Aijia wants to kill her!"
"Bang bang bang! Bang bang bang! "
The Empress Dowager slammed the table with all her strength, as if the table was Han Yunxi. The servant girls in the room all knelt on the ground, and no one dared to make a sound.
"What day is it today?" The Empress Dowager asked Coldly.
Only then did the old mama dare to speak up. "To reply mistress, today is the 25th (25th). The day after tomorrow, Miss Wanru from the Duke of Qin's estate will be getting married."
Hearing this, the Empress Dowager's temper eased a little. She would endure and wait for Murong Wanru's revenge after the wedding.
She had already forced Murong Wanru into a dead end. She refused to believe that Murong Wanru wouldn't fight to the death with Han Yunxi …
After taking care of the Han Family's Four Way Clinic, Han Yunxi didn't have time to rest. Murong Wanru was getting married, so as her sister-in-law, she and Grand Concubine Yi had to take care of things together.
The dowry, clothes, jewelry, servant girls, and old mama were all arranged by Grand Concubine Yi. Of course, the amount of dowry Grand Concubine Yi wanted to give Murong Wanru had nothing to do with the Empress Dowager. Grand Concubine Yi didn't mention it, so the Empress Dowager tactfully didn't ask.
What she helped with was the extravagance of Murong Wanru's wedding, the matters of the homecoming banquet, and the piles of congratulatory gifts that came every day.
By right, His Highness Duke of Qin should be present at this time. Moreover, he should be the one to receive the guests and receive the gifts. After all, everyone was here to see the Duke of Qin and curry favor with him, making their presence known.
Unfortunately, Long Fei Ye still hadn't shown up. Even Grand Concubine Yi couldn't find him.
Grand Concubine Yi was very busy, so Han Yunxi could only keep watch as her sister-in-law. As a result, the rumors of her being favored were confirmed. To be in charge of matters at the Duke of Qin's estate, what else could she be but favored?
Finally, everything was in order. Tomorrow, Murong Wanru would get married in a grand fashion!
In the dead of night, the Duke of Qin's estate was still in a festive mood. The spectacle of a daughter marrying off was no less than that of a daughter-in-law. Han Yunxi finished up the matters at hand and was so tired that she was about to collapse. She stretched lazily and was about to return to the Hibiscus Courtyard when Murong Wanru walked right in front of her.
Han Yunxi remembered that she'd rarely seen Murong Wanru after the incident at the Plum Blossom Meet. Why wasn't the bride-to-be sleeping at this time?
Murong Wanru seemed to have lost quite a bit of weight. She was dressed in a light yellow muslin gown that made her look even weaker, as if a gust of wind would topple her over.
"Sister-in-law, it's been hard on you these past two days. When you first married into the family, I didn't help much."
When she spoke, her reserved and well-behaved manner was still very lovable, but the words that came out of her mouth …
Han Yunxi chuckled in her heart.
If she remembered correctly, when she first married into the family, the enormous Duke of Qin's estate didn't even have a single red lantern. There wasn't even anyone to send congratulatory gifts. Compared to today's festive atmosphere with red lanterns hanging high in the air, it was simply the difference between heaven and earth.
She had to admit that Murong Wanru's wedding, whether it was the extravagance of getting married or the bridal procession, made people envious and yearn for it.
But so what?
Han Yunxi smiled. "What's the big deal? Sister-in-law married into the family of a higher status, while younger sister married out of a lower status. As long as younger sister is happy, it's worth it no matter how tired sister-in-law is. "
One married into a higher status, and the other married into a lower status. This was simply hitting Murong Wanru's sore spot. Murong Wanru was still inexperienced when it came to venomous tongues!
Murong Wanru's face was deathly pale, but she quickly smiled again. She had something even more worthy of showing off. She didn't believe that Han Yunxi wouldn't mind!
"Sister-in-law, the Duke of Qin is back. He's currently in Lady Mother's room discussing tomorrow's matters with Lady Mother. He said he was too busy, but he still rushed back! "
Murong Wanru had made a special trip to find Han Yunxi for this very reason.
That guy came back?
Han Yunxi was surprised.
"Sister-in-law, the Duke of Qin doesn't like crowds. When you two got married, he couldn't even stay at home. I originally didn't expect him to come, but I didn't expect him to still find the time to rush back! I'm so happy! "
Murong Wanru couldn't wait to express her good mood and excitedly grabbed Han Yunxi's hand. "Sister-in-law, let's go. We'll also go."
Han Yunxi stared blankly and allowed Murong Wanru to drag her away. She had to admit that she couldn't refute her.
It wasn't Murong Wanru who had exposed her old scars. It was that bastard Long Fei Ye who had hurt her.
What was he doing here at this time? She had already finished all the things that he, as her older brother, should be busy with. What did he come back for? To attend tomorrow's wedding in a relaxed state?
He didn't even attend his own wedding, but he actually took the time out of his busy schedule to attend someone else's wedding. She had thought that he wouldn't easily give others what he didn't give her. He wouldn't force himself to do what he didn't like for her, nor would he force himself to do it for others.
But reality proved that she'd thought too much. He really did come back!
The entire way to Grand Concubine Yi's courtyard, Han Yunxi was silent. She really wanted to be willful for once. If Long Fei Ye really did attend tomorrow's wedding, then she wouldn't show up!
But after seeing Grand Concubine Yi, she told herself not to be willful or make trouble without reason.
Murong Wanru was Long Fei Ye's adopted sister. They'd grown up together, so even if they weren't related by blood, they were still family. As for her, even if the rumors of her being doted on spread throughout the city, she was nothing in Long Fei Ye's heart. At most, she could be used occasionally.
"Sister-in-law, the Duke of Qin is in the room. I didn't lie to you, did I?" Murong Wanru said in a low voice. Seeing Han Yunxi's soulless state, she finally felt smug.
What's there to be pretentious about?
Han Yunxi spurned herself in her heart before recovering to smile brilliantly at Murong Wanru. "I didn't say you lied to me!"
Without a trace, she broke free of Murong Wanru's hand and strode into the room with a grin. "Your Highness, as her older brother, have you prepared a present for little sister Wanru?"
As long as she didn't mind, no one or anything could hurt her!
But Long Fei Ye only arched a brow at her and replied, "I forgot."
Urk …
Han Yunxi didn't expect this at all and gave a start. Was Long Fei Ye really here to attend the wedding?
On one side, Grand Concubine Yi knew her son's personality well. When she saw Murong Wanru enter, she hastened to smooth things over. "He's busy. Wanru's already happy that he came back."
Of course Murong Wanru had heard the conversation. She knew the Duke of Qin's personality and didn't mind. Smiling, she said, "It's already the best present that His Highness rushed back."
When Long Fei Ye came back, he wasn't planning to come. Grand Concubine Yi ran into him and dragged him here. Just then, mother and son were talking about Zhangsun Che's position in the government.
As long as Long Fei Ye showed his face, it wouldn't be hard to get things done even if the empress dowager suppressed him.
Grand Concubine Yi stopped talking when Murong Wanru arrived. She was too protective of Murong Wanru, afraid that she'd take things too hard and go down a dead end.
"Feiye, I'll leave mufei's matters to you. It's getting late, so you should all rest. Tomorrow, you have to be alert," Grand Concubine Yi smiled.
Although she had no choice but to marry, she had to be happy and lively. She couldn't let that person in the palace see her as a joke, could she?
As long as she helped Zhangsun Che into a high position, Wanru wouldn't suffer any losses. Her chastity had been sullied, so it was already amitabha that she could recover to this extent.
After being stifled for so long, Murong Wanru finally had something to comfort her. As long as she saw Long Fei Ye, her heart was filled with joy. She was about to say something when Long Fei Ye stood up and said, "Mufei, erchen and Han Yunxi are going on a long trip. We'll leave tonight, so I'll have to trouble you with the matters of the estate."
What, he's leaving?
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