PNB Chapter 578: Truly a Divine Physician of Our Time
Chapter 578: Truly a Divine Physician of Our Time
Meanwhile, in the Fang family courtyard, Fang Xiaoxiao was sitting with everyone eating hot pot, their laughter filling the air.
Suddenly, her chest tightened, and a strange discomfort welled up inside her.
She unconsciously stopped what she was doing, her face turned slightly pale, and she looked up at the dark night sky, a sense of foreboding rising in her heart.
A hint of worry and confusion flickered in his eyes; he didn't know why he suddenly felt this way.
The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the window.
Fang Xiaoxiao, Li Wan'er, and Liu Ruyan were still asleep when they were awakened by Hongxiu's urgent voice: "Miss, Miss, wake up!"
Fang Xiaoxiao opened her eyes groggily, still grumpy from waking up, and said impatiently, "Hongxiu, what's all the noise about so early in the morning?"
Hongxiu stood at the door, her expression excited, and said, "The Marquis of Jing'an's residence has sent a box of gold!"
Upon hearing this, Fang Xiaoxiao instantly snapped out of her daze, her eyes widening in shock.
She didn't bother to tidy her messy hair and ran towards the courtyard with Hongxiu in her disheveled state.
Upon entering the courtyard and seeing the box of glittering gold, she was first taken aback, then scoffed and said, "The Marquis of Jing'an's mansion still has some conscience. It wasn't for nothing that I went through so much trouble to save that bastard Li Renyi."
After saying that, she raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a smug smile.
Hongxiu, watching her young mistress's expression, couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.
Liu Ruyan's eyes lit up as she held the gold and said to Fang Xiaoxiao with anticipation, "Xiaoxiao, you must take me shopping to buy pretty clothes and jewelry."
Her face beamed with excitement, as if she could already see herself dressed in new clothes and adorned with jewelry.
Fang Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes helplessly, then pulled Li Wan'er along, intending to go back to sleep for a while.
Just then, Hongxiu took out another invitation and said, "Miss, the Marquis's mansion plans to host a banquet for everyone in a couple of days."
Fang Xiaoxiao took the invitation, glanced at it casually, and said, "I know, Hongxiu, hurry up and have someone send the gold to my room. I'm going to get some more sleep."
After saying that, she yawned and lazily walked back to her room to continue sleeping.
Two days later, the sun shone brightly and a gentle breeze blew.
Fang Xiaoxiao, Li Wan'er, and Liu Ruyan dressed up carefully, wearing gorgeous clothes, and stepped into the Jing'an Marquis's mansion with elegant steps.
Fang Xiaoxiao wore a moon-white long dress with delicate embroidered patterns on the hem, which swayed gently as she walked, making her look like a fairy descending to earth.
Li Wan'er, dressed in a light pink outfit, looked gentle and charming;
Liu Ruyan wore a fiery red dress, exuding passion.
As soon as they stepped into the mansion, a group of officials surrounded them with beaming smiles, like stars around the moon.
A middle-aged man in official robes spoke first, his tone filled with exaggerated flattery: "Miss Fang, you are truly a divine physician of our time!"
"The prince's illness was so serious, yet you cured him with your miraculous healing skills. Your medical expertise is truly like that of Hua Tuo reborn!"
Another official quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes, Miss Fang is so young, yet her medical skills are so superb. She will surely be famous throughout the world in the future!"
These words sounded very pleasant, but Fang Xiaoxiao could clearly see the hypocrisy in their eyes. The corners of her mouth turned up slightly, revealing a faint sneer. She thought to herself, "These people are usually so sanctimonious. They're just trying to curry favor with me because of the Marquis of Jing'an's family."
She gave a perfunctory reply, then pulled Li Wan'er and Liu Ruyan through the crowd with difficulty, finally finding a relatively quiet corner to sit down.
Soon after, the banquet officially began.
Marquis Jing'an stood up, his face solemn, and raised his cup to everyone: "Today, my Marquis Jing'an mansion is holding this banquet to express our gratitude to Miss Fang Xiao for saving our lives."
If it weren't for Miss Fang, my son Renyi would probably be dead already. Miss Fang's immense kindness and virtue will never be forgotten by the Jing'an Marquis's family!
His voice was loud and clear, echoing throughout the banquet hall, and everyone applauded.
Fang Xiaoxiao stood up slightly, nodded to Marquis Jing'an, and maintained a polite smile on her face.
Li Renyi stood to the side; though he was slightly thin despite recovering from a serious illness, his calm demeanor was undeniable.
His eyes were filled with gratitude as he looked at Fang Xiaoxiao and bowed slightly to express his thanks.
His every move exuded the demeanor of a prince. Facing the gazes of the crowd, he remained calm, as if all the pain and hardship had become nourishment for his growth.
Li Wan'er sat quietly beside Fang Xiaoxiao, her gentle gaze sweeping across the banquet hall.
She would occasionally refill Fang Xiaoxiao's tea, her demeanor displaying gentleness and grace.
When she heard everyone praising Fang Xiaoxiao, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, and her eyes were full of pride, as if to say that her good sister should be admired by everyone.
Liu Ruyan couldn't stay still; she was like a cheerful little bird, flitting among the crowd.
He would exchange a few pleasantries with the official for a while, then curiously look around at the decorations.
She was full of interest in everything, and the fiery red skirt fluttered with her movements, adding a touch of liveliness to the somewhat dull banquet.
When she saw the exquisite pastries, her eyes lit up. She made no attempt to hide her delight, picked up a piece, put it in her mouth, and ate it with great relish.
The eldest prince sat in the corner, his face so gloomy it seemed as if water could drip from it.
He gripped the wine glass tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force.
When Li Renyi recounted how he was injured, a flicker of panic crossed his eyes, but it quickly returned to its sinister look.
He was secretly furious. He had thought his plan was foolproof, but Fang Xiaoxiao had ruined it.
He glared fiercely at Fang Xiaoxiao, as if he wanted to tear her to pieces with his eyes.
Then, Li Renyi, who had just recovered from a serious illness, also stood up. His face was still a little pale, but his eyes were firm.
He slowly recounted the events of his injury, each word clear and forceful: "That day, I was walking on the street when I was suddenly attacked by a group of thugs."
They were ruthless and showed no mercy, beating me until I was covered in bruises. If it weren't for the help of passersby, I probably would have been dead long ago.
His gaze slowly swept across the crowd, and the faces of the high-ranking officials involved in the matter turned extremely ugly upon hearing these words.
They knew perfectly well that it was their own son who had beaten Li Renyi, and that the mastermind behind it was the eldest prince.
They looked at each other, their eyes filled with worry and unease.
Looking at everyone's reactions, a hint of barely perceptible smugness flashed in the eyes of Marquis Jing'an.
He knew what these people were thinking, but he didn't react immediately. Instead, he calmly continued, "Although this matter is over, my Jing'an Marquis's mansion cannot let it go like this."
However, I also know that you are all pillars of the court, and I presume you would not want this matter to escalate too much and affect the stability of the court.
His tone appeared calm, but it carried a subtle threat. The high-ranking officials understood his unspoken meaning and inwardly groaned.
They knew that Marquis Jing'an was giving them a way out, but at the same time, he was also warning them.
Left with no other choice, these high-ranking officials could only stand up and apologize to Marquis Jing'an.
A fat official said with a forced smile, "My lord, this is my son's fault. We will definitely discipline him severely when we get back."
To express my apology, I have specially prepared some gold and silver jewelry, and I hope that Your Excellency will accept it. As he spoke, he gestured for his servants to bring up a heavy box of treasure.
Seeing this, other officials followed suit, and soon the hall was filled with all sorts of precious gifts.