After the cannon fodder father and daughter married into the family, the whole family regretted it

The people outside were led by an old lady in gorgeous clothes, who was sitting in the main seat. Next to her was a beautiful middle-aged woman holding her arm, and both of them were anxiously waiting for news.

There was also a young couple. After the maid came forward and reported quietly, the young man learned that Shi Junyan had also arrived and hurriedly stood up: "Go tell Master Shi to wait a moment. I will change my clothes and go to greet them myself."

He smells of medicine and is not suitable to welcome guests.

Before the maid could report, a servant came over and said, "Master Shi asked me to tell you that he is not in a hurry. You can go see him when he is free."

The young man nodded secretly: "I understand."

Then he looked at Fang Nanzhi who was standing at the door with a kind expression: "Little girl, please go in."

Fang Nanzhi thanked him generously and walked into the inner room.

In the inner room stood a screen with a landscape painting. Behind the screen, the old doctor Zhou was giving acupuncture to someone.

Lying on the bed was a middle-aged man with a face as white as snow, a thin body, and was currently sleeping.

Elder Zhou retracted the needle, turned around and saw the well-behaved Fang Nanzhi, and waved: "Come, you come and take the patient's pulse."

Fang Nanzhi nodded obediently, stepped forward to take the pulse, and then his brows became more and more furrowed.

After a short while, he tentatively said, "Stroke plus physical weakness? No, that's not quite right."

Upon hearing this, Dr. Zhou nodded in satisfaction and smiled faintly: "It is indeed a stroke and physical weakness, but it is not simply physical weakness."

"The patient was previously poisoned, and I forced the poison out, which is why he is so weak. Remember this pulse."

Fang Nanzhi nodded: "I'll remember this, disciple. But isn't this situation difficult to treat? If it's a congenital weakness, it can be replenished, but this acquired weakness, coupled with poisoning, should not be replenished too quickly, otherwise it will easily cause a disease, and the situation will be very difficult."

Mr. Zhou was very satisfied with Fang Nanzhi's opinion, so he planned to use a rare acupuncture technique.

"Please take a good look at my needlework."

"Essence, Qi, and Spirit. The heart contains the Spirit. This Qi is stored in the body's meridians. If Qi is blocked, illness will occur. Therefore, in this case, acupuncture can be used to guide Qi..."

Next, each time Master Zhou gave a needle, he would explain why it was placed at that location and how to circulate Qi and blood along the meridians...

Fang Nanzhi studied seriously and waited until the master finished speaking before asking questions about the doubts in his mind. Mr. Zhou patiently answered them.

It was supposed to be a heartwarming scene between the master and the disciple, but most of the people outside who were listening to it frowned slightly, feeling somewhat dissatisfied but helpless.

Especially the graceful old lady, her frown seemed to be able to pinch a fly to death. She looked towards the inner room several times, but did not say anything.

Old Zhou has left the Imperial Hospital and returned to retire. It was not easy for them to invite people here. Now his son has just become a teaching model for his apprentices. It's no big deal.

The old lady comforted herself in her heart, don't be angry, don't be angry.

After the acupuncture treatment was completed, Fang Nanzhi helped Elder Zhou out and politely nodded to the people outside: "The patient's condition has improved, but he still needs to continue acupuncture every day."

The group of people breathed a sigh of relief and then thanked Mr. Zhou one after another.

"Thank you, Mr. Zhou, for saving my son's life."

"Yes, if you don't have any urgent matters, Mr. Zhou, you may go to the front hall to have some tea and rest for a while. If there is anything you need to prepare, just let me know."

"No need to prepare anything, old man, I just need to take a rest."

Fang Nanzhi supported Mr. Zhou, and except for the female relatives, a group of people accompanied Mr. Zhou to the front hall.

In the front hall, Shi Junyan sat upright at the table and took a sip of tea.

"I was wondering why the peonies in the garden were blooming today. It turns out Master Shi's arrival caused them to blossom." Qingjun, the second daughter of the Prince's Mansion, smiled faintly, her eyes flickering as she said, "Only the peony is truly the national beauty; its bloom moves the entire capital."

"I wonder if Mr. Shi wants to take a look. Qingjun can take you to have a look."

Shi Junyan politely replied, "Thank you for your kindness, but it's not necessary."

The prince was walking to the door at this moment.

"Master Shi, are you not interested in flowers?" Qingjun was unwilling to give in. Seeing him drinking tea, she continued, "This tea is Mingqian Longjing, brewed at low temperature with fresh flower dew. Does it taste good?"

"I don't know how to taste tea."

With Shi Junyan's status, how could he not understand tea? His refusal was obvious. Qingjun understood it, but she pretended not to understand.

"It's okay, I understand, I can teach you!"

Despite being rejected repeatedly, she was not discouraged at all. She had already inquired about it and knew that this Mr. Shi was of good status.

Even her brother and even her father were very polite to him, so she had to humble herself and this man was her best match.

She will persevere, and sooner or later she will be able to win over Shi Junyan.

When the time comes to capture Shi Junyan, I will take back all the past things. Humph, she will be difficult to please by then!

When Qingjun thought about Jun Yan chasing after her to coax her in the future, she felt more motivated. But before she could say anything, someone walked in at the door.

The prince frowned, somewhat displeased: "Second sister, it's a bit cold today, why are you wearing so little? It's the Autumnal Equinox, send the second young lady back to her room."

The coldness is just an excuse, sending her back is the real thing.

She insisted on pestering him even though she knew he was rejecting her, and so many people heard it. His illegitimate sister was really unruly.

Qingjun was helped out by the maid, feeling a little unwilling: "Brother, I'm not cold..."

The rest of the people looked at their noses and their noses at their hearts, pretending not to see anything.

Fang Nanzhi didn't think too much about it. After helping Mr. Zhou sit down, she saw several stacks of exquisite pastries on the table next to Shi Junyan, and she immediately became energetic.

She wanted to eat, but she didn't know the rules of these officials' families. If she ate, would people think she was embarrassing her master?

But the pastry was there, white, pink, and crystal clear. Fang Nanzhi swallowed her saliva. She really wanted to eat it.

She wanted to ask the chef, but Mr. Zhou was chatting with someone, so she moved closer to Shi Junyan and asked in a low voice, "Shi Junyan, can I eat this cake?"

As he said this, he swallowed.

Shi Junyan had never seen anyone so greedy before. A smile crossed his face as he pushed a plate over and said, "Eat it. It's okay."

At the door, Qingjun reluctantly turned back to look at Shi Junyan, and saw the two of them like this.

Shi Junyan smiled and pushed the food to Fang Nanzhi. Fang Nanzhi seemed to be very familiar with him and was not polite at all.

Qingjun frowned, and before leaving, her last glance fell on Fang Nanzhi who was eating pastries.

At this moment, Mr. Zhou was discussing with them the time for the subsequent acupuncture treatment, as well as the things that needed to be prepared, precautions, prescriptions, and how to decoct the medicine.

The Prince of the County listened attentively, and a maidservant was taking careful notes beside him.

Finally, Elder Zhou emphasized, "In future treatments, I will bring my only disciple, Fang Nanzhi, with me, and have her assist me."

This emphasis further represents how much Mr. Zhou values her.

Fang Nanzhi knew it in her heart and was suddenly moved. She walked forward and introduced herself to these people confidently.

The people in the Prince's Mansion didn't care about a little girl, but they always had to give face to Old Zhou, so they were all very gentle.

Not long after, Mr. Zhou and his men said goodbye.