Marrying a concubine and swallowing her dowry? The mistress turns around and marries a high-ranking

Chapter 87

Liu Manman had previously estimated that once she used up about 60-70% of the medicine she had on hand, the flu should be mostly over.

But judging from the current trend, it's unclear when the epidemic will end, and there simply isn't enough medicine for her to distribute.

She still has a small portion of the medicine left, which she plans to keep for future use and doesn't want to distribute to ordinary people.

Saving one powerful and influential official is far more useful than saving a hundred ordinary people.

The pharmacy has a limited stock of medicines, so she has to keep some options up her sleeve.

Liu Manman made up her mind not to go to Huimin Pharmacy the next day. She claimed to be sick and said that she had run out of medicine and that she had been working non-stop for the past few days. She was too tired and sick and could not make any new medicine for the time being.

She has always been very adept at using the tactic of "delaying".

As long as we can wait until the plague is over, everything will be fine.

She has indeed been very busy these past few days, as everyone has witnessed. She has even collapsed from exhaustion due to the epidemic. She has made great contributions, and I don't think anyone would say anything against her.

Indeed, no one said anything about her. Liu Manman was able to relax at home with ease. Because of her sudden rise in fame, her status rose sharply, and her situation in the Marquis's mansion improved a lot. Everyone fawned over her.

But to her surprise, Doctor Sun came to her door just two days later.

Physician Sun did not act arrogantly due to his age, nor did he put on airs as the head of the Imperial Medical Academy; his attitude was extremely humble.

"During the two days that Madam Liu was away from Huimin Pharmacy, countless people inquired about her whereabouts, their desire for medicine was urgent. Madam Liu's medicine is indeed miraculous, saving countless people from disaster and illness, far surpassing the Imperial Hospital."

Liu Manman knew, of course.

But the problem is she doesn't have enough medicine!

She feigned extreme weakness and coughed a few times: "Doctor Sun is too kind... but I've probably been too tired these past few days, and now I'm too ill to get up, cough cough... I don't have any medicine on hand, so I can only wait until I recover before I can prepare a new batch."

Anyway, she didn't say how long it would take.

Physician Sun nodded, indicating his understanding.

"I know Madam Liu is suffering, and naturally I cannot ask her to force herself to make medicine despite her illness. But the plague is still severe, with new patients constantly arriving, and hundreds dying every day. The medicines from the Imperial Hospital are simply not enough..."

As he spoke, he solemnly bowed to Liu Manman.

"I, an old man, shamelessly request that Madam Liu sell the prescription to the Imperial Medical Academy. His Majesty is also very concerned about this plague and will surely bestow a generous reward upon Madam Liu. If you can quell the plague and save the lives of countless people, it will be a great merit for Madam Liu."

Physician Sun spoke with great sincerity.

With the prescription, they were able to produce medicine in large quantities and distribute it to the disaster victims.

Qin Shaoze was also nearby at this time and quickly helped Physician Sun up.

"Imperial Physician Sun, you are highly respected and my wife is unworthy of such a grand gesture. My wife also sincerely hopes to quell this plague. The lives of the common people are of utmost importance. Whether the Emperor rewards us or not is secondary."

As he spoke, Qin Shaoze looked at Liu Manman.

"Manman, Physician Sun has come to ask for a prescription. Now is indeed the time when we need your help. Since you are too ill to make the medicine, then write down the prescription and give it to Physician Sun."

Qin Shaoze suppressed his excitement.

Liu Manman's reputation has already spread. If she were to offer the prescription now, she would be the number one contributor to ending this plague.

Physician Sun was a senior member of the Imperial Medical Academy and an upright man; he would never steal Liu Manman's credit.

The Emperor is paying close attention to this plague. Liu Manman has made a great contribution, and her previous stigma can be completely cleared. With this, the Yongning Marquis's Mansion can also rise again!

Just when Qin Shaoze thought everything was in his grasp, Liu Manman looked extremely troubled and shook her head.

"I'm sorry, I can't give you a prescription!"

"..." Qin Shaoze was stunned for several seconds before he reacted, and his expression changed drastically.

"What did you say?"

His voice suddenly rose in pitch.

Liu Manman closed her eyes and gritted her teeth, saying, "I said I can't give out the prescription! This prescription is a closely guarded secret, and I swore I would never reveal it!"

"What secret recipe? At such a crucial time! Why are you still guarding this recipe!"