PNB Chapter 308 Xiao Qinian's Arrival
Chapter 308 Xiao Qinian's Arrival
"I will naturally ask a doctor to come and check, but even if there is nothing wrong with your products, I cannot guarantee that the people in your shop will not do anything to them."
"Of course, everyone in the shop, including myself, is free to be investigated by the adults, but I hope that the investigation is legitimate and that it is not mixed with other things."
Xiao Siyue's meaning was very clear: she did not want Zhang Xian to use dirty tricks to investigate them. Her shop was full of delicate girls, and she did not want him to just gloss over it and convict them.
Zhang Xian's face was very ugly. He naturally understood what Xiao Siyue meant, and that's why his face was so ugly. This brat is really hateful.
“That’s natural. I always investigate cases according to the rules,” Zhang Xian said through gritted teeth.
"That's good, but Lord Zhang shouldn't only investigate Jiaoyan Pavilion. Perhaps this matter is also related to your residence," Xiao Siyue said meaningfully.
"I will naturally investigate the matter thoroughly; there's no need for Master Xiao to worry about it."
"What are you saying, Lord Zhang? This concerns the reputation of my Jiaoyan Pavilion. How can I not care? Not only do I care, but I'm also going to stand by you." She was just worried.
"Oh, by the way, Lord Zhang, I might need to go see Madam Zhang as well." She needed to have the doctor examine her to find out the cause of Madam Zhang's disfigurement.
"Hmph, my wife doesn't want to see anyone."
"I know that Madam does not want to see anyone right now, but there is nothing I can do but disturb her. Don't worry, I will ask the imperial physicians to come and give Madam Zhang a thorough examination."
Zhang Xian was startled. Just who was this person? How could the owner of Jiaoyan Pavilion possibly have the ability to invite an imperial physician? Zhang Xian thought about it for a long time, but he couldn't recall such a person.
All those previous thoughts have completely vanished. If Xiao Dongjia really is someone I can't afford to offend, then...
"Then thank you very much, Mr. Xiao." Zhang Xian's tone was much better than before.
"Then I'll trouble Lord Zhang to wait a little longer. The imperial physician will be here soon." When they came out, Xiao Siyue had already sent someone to find Xiao Qinian and told him about the matter. No matter what the situation was, Madam Zhang had to be examined first. It would be best if she could be cured, because no matter what, she couldn't be disfigured.
While waiting for the imperial physician, Zhang Xian questioned everyone in Jiaoyan Pavilion and thoroughly examined the pavilion inside and out, but found nothing.
This made Zhang Xian's face even uglier. If it really wasn't Jiaoyan Pavilion's fault, then his drastic measures to shut down Jiaoyan Pavilion today had offended someone who was very likely someone he couldn't afford to offend.
Thinking of this, Zhang Xian looked at Xiao Siyue, who had a calm expression. Just who was this young lady from?
Zhang Xian then turned his gaze to Xi Ningzhi, who was standing next to Xiao Siyue. She looked somewhat familiar, as if he had seen her somewhere before, but he couldn't quite place her.
Just then, footsteps sounded outside. The group looked over and saw familiar faces.
"Father." "Third Uncle."
"Yue'er." Xiao Qinian was relieved to see that his daughter and niece-in-law were both alright.
"Father, why did you come in person?" Xiao Siyue had only asked Xiao Qinian to help her invite a royal physician.
“Something happened here, and your father is worried.” Xiao Qinian said, looking at Zhang Xian who was watching them.
"Lord Zhang has brought quite a few people with him," Xiao Qinian said sarcastically.
Zhang Xian never expected that the owner of Jiaoyan Pavilion would be Xiao Qinian's daughter. He really didn't expect that.
However, Xiao Qinian doesn't need to worry too much. The Xiao family has no background, so he's not afraid of Xiao Qinian causing trouble for him. But he can't be taken lightly, after all, Xiao Qinian is a close advisor to the emperor.
"Hehe, so the Xiao family's daughter is the Xiao family's daughter. What a coincidence! But this is just a routine investigation. If I have offended anyone, please forgive her."
"Of course not. Lord Zhang, what did you find out in your investigation? Did your wife get into trouble because of Jiaoyan Pavilion?" Xiao Qinian asked.
"This has not yet been determined."
"If Lord Zhang doesn't mind, please have Physician Qu examine your wife." Physician Qu's medical skills are among the top in the Imperial Hospital, and he is also Emperor Zhou's personal physician. We were able to invite him this time thanks to Emperor Zhou.
It's unclear how Emperor Zhou knew he was going to summon the imperial physician, but he actually gave prior orders for Physician Qu to come with him.
"Of course I don't mind. It's my wife's good fortune to have Physician Qu examine her." Zhang Xian also noticed Physician Qu standing behind Xiao Qinian at this moment. He had been so focused on Xiao Qinian that he had completely forgotten about this person.
Xiao Qinian is indeed favored by His Majesty, as he was able to invite His Majesty's personal physician.
“In that case, let’s go to your residence,” Xiao Qinian said.
"Lord Xiao, this way please, Physician Qu." What could Zhang Xianneng do but lead the two away?
The Jingzhao Prefecture government office is not far from here, and we arrived quickly.
Zhang Xian led everyone to the inner courtyard, where a servant came to greet them.
"My lord, you're back."
"Hmm, how is Madam now?"
"Madam's face is getting worse; now it's not just on her neck, but also on the rest of her neck," the servant replied.
Zhang Xian frowned, a hint of impatience in his eyes, but it quickly turned into a look of worry.
"Then I'll go take a look first." After Zhang Xian finished speaking, he said to Xiao Qinian and the others, "Lord Xiao, Physician Qu, please have a cup of tea and wait a while. I'll go see Madam first."
"Lord Zhang, please go." Xiao Qinian nodded.
Zhang Xian instructed the servant, "Take the guest to the main hall."
"Yes, sir."
After Zhang Xian left, the group went to the main hall led by the servant, who then instructed the other servants to serve them tea.
Xiao Siyue sat next to Xiao Qinian, thinking about what the servant had just said, wondering what Madam Zhang's current situation was.
"Yue'er, tell me the whole story," Xiao Qinian asked.
Xiao Siyue recounted the whole story in detail.
Xiao Siyue's eyes were filled with undisguised admiration: "Yue'er did a great job."
Upon hearing Xiao Siyue's words, Physician Qu looked at her with admiration. This young lady from the Xiao family was so calm and composed in the face of adversity, and handled matters in an orderly manner. She was a remarkable young girl.
"Father, please tell me what exactly happened?"
"We'll have to trouble Physician Qu for this. Only after he examines us can we get any clues." Xiao Qinian had served as a county magistrate for several years and had some experience in investigating cases.