Grandma Zheng was dumbfounded when she saw the situation suddenly turn around; she didn't understand.

The person who was just speaking up for her, why is he suddenly starting to fawn over this bitch who hit her?

She was about to speak when someone suddenly appeared out of nowhere and shoved her into the back of the crowd, making her fall hard on her bottom!

The stall owners surrounded Xu Qing, all wanting him to buy saplings from their stalls. They even started arguing and fighting over whose stall to go to first.

After all, such large orders are rare, occurring only a few times a year.

We must seize this opportunity!

Aji and Wu Yu were also squeezed to the back of the crowd, but they didn't say anything more.

They felt incredibly guilty for causing Xu Qing to be humiliated like this today, and they had no hope that Xu Qing would buy from their store again.

Surrounded, Xu Qing pretended to be heartbroken:

"Thank you all for your kindness. If that old lady had spoken to me as gently as you all, I wouldn't have gotten so angry."

I'm really not in the mood today. I'll come back to your shop to look at the saplings tomorrow.

After saying that, Xu Qing called Wu Yu and Ye Wushuang and walked outside.

The other shop owners wanted to stop them, but they gave up when they saw the 10 guards behind Xu Qing and his group.

As Ye Wushuang walked out of the market, she could no longer hold back her laughter and said:

"Haha, Aunt Xu, you're amazing! With just a few words, you turned them into enemies."

"Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! I'm so glad I listened to you, otherwise I would have ruined your plan."

Only Wu Yu followed behind, seemingly wanting to say something but ultimately failing to voice his true feelings.

Xu Qing smiled slightly, indicating that it was nothing. Upon returning to the inn, Wu Yu prepared to go back to take care of his younger brother.

Although his brother's fever had subsided, he still had a cough and was very weak.

"and many more."

Xu Qing called out to Wu Yu.

"The occasion just now was not suitable for speaking. I still need to order saplings from Aji."

Tell him to prepare as usual, deliver the goods on time, and also help me deliver them to the dock.

"Let me know how much silver it costs when you get back, then I won't go."

Wu Yu was taken aback by Xu Qing's words and didn't react for a moment.

"Ma'am, what did you say?"

Xu Qing patiently repeated it again, then asked, "Did you understand?"

"Did you hear me clearly, Madam? Don't you think Aji's house is too expensive?" Wu Yu asked incredulously.

Xu Qing looked at Wu Yu with a puzzled expression.

"Didn't you say that there's a reason why things are expensive? What, are you trying to lie to me?"

"No, Madam, I'll go and tell Aji right away. Don't worry, I certainly won't let you down!"

After Wu Yu finished speaking, he hurriedly turned around and ran towards the market.

Xu Qing shook her head and went back to her room to rest.

Actually, she had already decided to buy the cheaper saplings, since they cost more than 100 taels of silver.

Who told that old woman to speak so viciously, and on top of that, she was thinking about the saplings she had worked so hard to grow.

She couldn't swallow the thought that she would end up being used as an example of someone who continues to deceive others.

Meanwhile, when Wu Yu returned to Aji's shop, Aji was sitting dejectedly at the door.

Wu Yu pulled him into the shop and closed the door before explaining his purpose.

Aji was about to cry out in surprise when Wu Yu quickly covered his mouth.

"Shh, don't make a sound. If you want to close this deal, don't tell anyone, not even your father."

I will find out which ship Madam is taking back, and then you can transport them in batches, little by little, directly to the ship Madam is on.

You should go back and prepare now.

Aji forcibly suppressed his inner excitement and nodded frantically.

Wu Yu gave him repeated instructions before leaving with peace of mind. He had been startled when he heard the news.

I rushed over here, and now that I've calmed down, I realize I haven't asked them which ship they were on.

Wu Yu was focused on his journey and didn't notice the person following him.

"Have you found out for sure? Are you sure Wu Yu has only been in contact with one woman who came here for sightseeing these past few days?"

The one speaking was the old doctor who had treated Wu Yu's younger brother that day.

The young apprentice replied respectfully, "I have inquired thoroughly; I even specifically asked the waiter at Duofu Inn."

That man was Wu Yu's friend. He was also there on the day we went for our consultation, and he was initially a little wary of me.

Later, I told him, "Master, you just wanted to try again, but Wu Yu was avoiding us, so we inquired about his whereabouts. He then told me."

The old doctor stroked his beard and nodded with satisfaction: "Well done. After I deliver this medicine to the prefect, we'll go and pay a visit to that lady."

The medicine boy retreated immediately.

The old doctor sneered repeatedly. "Hmph, do you think that by refusing me and avoiding me, I can't do anything about it?"

The prefect's son is obsessed with medicine; if he knew of such a miraculous medicine, he would definitely want to get his hands on it.

You can refuse me alone? I'd like to see how you'll refuse the prefect's son.

Xu Qing was unaware that someone was eyeing her again. After telling Wu Yu which ship she had booked, she went to catch up on some good sleep.

The old doctor, accompanied by his apprentice, was vividly describing to Wang Daba, the son of the prefect, how miraculous Xu Qing's medicine was.

"Young master, you know my medical skills; they are among the best in the entire Haiqu region."

Wu Yu's younger brother has had a recurring high fever for several days. Although the prescription I gave him has some effect, the progress is slow.

That day, Wu Yu brought back a packet of medicinal powder that didn't need to be boiled; it could be taken directly with water.

Within moments of drinking it, he began to sweat and his fever subsided, and his pulse became steady and calm.

Such miraculous medicines are something that I, a humble citizen, have never heard of or seen before!

Such a miraculous medicine should be made public so that it can benefit the people. Don't you agree, young master?

If ordinary people had this miraculous medicine, the cost of medical treatment would be greatly reduced, which would be a great blessing for those poor people!

I originally intended to buy this prescription myself to benefit the people, but unfortunately, the owner of the prescription refused to even see me.

"I am truly worried about the people of Haiqu, which is why I have come to bother Young Master Wang, hoping that you can intervene."

Wang Daba was tempted by the old doctor's words, but he also knew that no matter how good the medicine was, it was still someone else's private property.

It's rather despicable to make someone's painstakingly developed prescription public.

The old doctor saw that Wang Da Ba was interested but didn't take any action or express any opinion after he had said so much.

With a heavy heart, he gave Wang Da Ba a drastic dose of medicine:

"Young Master Wang, think about it, winter is coming soon, and people will be more susceptible to illness."

Ordinary prescriptions are expensive and slow to take effect, so people usually endure the pain on their own to save money.

Many people die in winter because of this.

If we can obtain this prescription, the people will know of your contribution. It will also benefit the Prefect!

Upon hearing this, Wang Da Ba's hesitation vanished completely.

The old doctor is right. This is something that benefits all the people of Haiqu. He's not doing it for his own selfish reasons.

At worst, he can just pay for the prescription himself.

As qualified doctors, saving lives and helping the people is what they should do.

If he had discovered this prescription, he would definitely have given it away for free! Why would anyone need to ask him?

That person is so inconsiderate!

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