Chapter Four, Yun Xue.

Hu Yunxue smiled and said, "Didn't my father say? It's free!"

Under helplessness, Yuniang had to carry ten bags of medicinal materials and prepare to go home. At this moment, Hu Yunxue stopped Yuniang and said, "I heard that Xiao's brother has woken up. For a person who has been bedridden for three years, it is not easy to recover. Yuniang and Auntie need to take care of him more. Therefore, the diet should remain the same, and the lighter the better. These medicinal materials should be given to Xiao's brother as soon as possible. Tomorrow, my father and I will observe him again!"

Regarding the matter of Yuniang, many people in Changle Town have taken notice. In response to Doctor Hu's words, Hu Yunxue also nodded in agreement. Thinking of Yuniang, Hu Yunxue shook her head silently. In this era, the status of women is extremely low, especially for widows who have always been subject to criticism and are not well-regarded. This is also one of the reasons why Yuniang would rather stubbornly stay in the Xiao family than remarry!

However...

Hu Yunxue nodded, and then her face flushed, saying, "Father, I didn't receive..."

Yuniang knew she had misunderstood Huyunxue, blushing and lowering her head, then said in a voice as small as a mosquito: "This silver...".

Upon hearing Hu Yunxue's words, Yu Niang clenched her teeth and said, "Miss Yunxue, here are ten taels of silver and my uncle's prescription. I kindly ask for your help. Besides the cost of the medicine, these ten taels of silver can be considered as the consultation fee that Dr. Hu has charged for treating my uncle in recent years!"

After Hu Yunxue saw Xiao Mo, a scholar praised by many, she was also somewhat moved. However, due to her modesty as a daughter and Xiao Mo's incurable illness, she did not show much expression. Nevertheless, the actions of Hu's father and daughter were noticed by Xiao Mo's beloved, who had been keeping an eye on them.

Dr. Hu laughed again upon hearing this and said, "That's exactly right! But Yunxue, don't worry. As the widow of your own brother, it is impossible for remarriage between relatives to happen in the Xiao family, given their moral standards. However, it is indeed pitiful for Yuniang, this child. Although she comes from a merchant family, she has a kind nature and a loyal character. After her husband's death, she not only refuses to remarry but also takes on all responsibilities without complaint. Even though Mrs. Xiao has some criticisms of her, she remains steadfast."

"Hmm!" Dr. Hu nodded and looked at Hu Yunxue with a smile. "Don't blush. A father knows his daughter best. How could I not know your thoughts?"

There must be a reason for this, although Dr. Hu did not say, but Yuniang knows.

Although Dr. Hu is a well-known good doctor in the town, Hu Yunxue is also the same. The father and daughter have a great reputation in the town, recognized for their benevolence and kindness. However, it is impossible for them to not charge a single penny for treating Xiao Mo for three years!

Yu Niang fell silent, her eyes glanced towards the back hall. Separated by a curtain, Yu Niang naturally couldn't see what was happening in the back hall. At this moment, Hu Yunxue said, "I'm afraid it won't be resolved in a short time. Sister Yu Niang, why don't you tell me?"

Hu Yunxue said, "Father is currently in the back hall treating someone, I wonder if Sister Yuning has any matters to attend to?"

Hu Yunxue also refused to accept the consultation fee. In this way, I'm afraid Hu Yunxue also has a good impression of Xiao Mo. Yu Niang is anxious, but there is no way if the other party doesn't accept it.

It is said that Dr. Hu's wife passed away early. After Dr. Hu's wife passed away, he never remarried. In his early years of practicing medicine, he adopted a baby, who is now known as Hu Yunxue.

Upon hearing Hu Yunxue calling Xiao Family's brother so affectionately, Yuniang became even more anxious in her heart. She nodded and then grabbed the medicinal materials before leaving Hui Chun Tang.

Upon hearing Dr. Hu's words, Hu Yunxue turned around and asked, "Did father say that Sister Yun is in such a hurry to diagnose us because she's afraid that the Xiao family will take advantage of our situation and then...?"

After Yuniang left, Doctor Hu walked out from the back hall and asked, "Did Yuniang come to deliver the consultation fee?"

Hu Yunxue did not say anything afterwards. The girl was too shy to speak up, but it was just that kind of meaning. Dr. Hu nodded, and when Hu Yunxue saw it, she said, "No wonder every time we go to the Xiao family, Yu Niang's eyes always look worried, as if she's afraid we will steal her belongings!"

When Yuniang came in, she didn't see Doctor Hu, but she did see his adopted daughter, Yunxue.

Xiao Mo is the only scholar in Fengming Town, and he became a scholar at the age of fifteen. Since the An Dynasty, the imperial court has emphasized civil service over military service and has given great preferential treatment to scholars. As a result, the literary atmosphere has become increasingly prominent. In the folk, there is even a saying, "I would rather be a poor scholar than a military general."

Upon seeing Hu Yunxue's refusal to accept the money, Yu Niang couldn't help but become anxious!

After Yu Niang paid her respects to Hu Yunxue, she asked, "Miss Yunxue, is Doctor Hu at home?"

After Hu Yunxue finished reading the prescription, she returned it to Yuniang. Yuniang, seeing that Hu Yunxue did not take the money, thought she refused to accept it, and returned the prescription back. Feeling anxious, she thought Hu Yunxue refused to fetch the medicine. Just as she was about to speak, she saw Hu Yunxue skillfully grabbing several medicinal materials from the medicine cabinet, then carefully packaging them one by one. In a short while, ten packages of medicine appeared on the counter.

At the age of fifteen, he passed the provincial examination, although it was not uncommon during the An Dynasty. However, in the town of Changle, it was a rare occurrence in a hundred years. Therefore, when treating Xiao Mo's illness, Doctor Hu also felt regret, thinking that Xiao Mo's talent was a good match for his adopted daughter. After having this idea, Doctor Hu brought Hu Yunxue along as a reason to continue treating Xiao Mo's illness and visited the Xiao family several times.

After unexpectedly being reborn in a widow village, I never expected to have such charm, and my worth has skyrocketed! Not only do I have fans in the town, but many young ladies are also competing to be my wife. If Xiao Mo finds out, I'm afraid he'll wake up laughing from his dreams!

Dr. Hu's pharmacy is called Huichuntang, which is the only pharmacy in Changle Town.

Thinking about how Dr. Hu has been treating Xiao Mo for free all these years, it's not difficult for Yuniang to guess what Dr. Hu is thinking. However, in the town, there are only Dr. Hu and his daughter from the Hu family, and the Xiao family is indeed in dire straits. Therefore, Yuniang has no way out.

Hu Yunxue turned around upon hearing the words, but remained silent. Dr. Hu chuckled and said, "But this Yuniang is probably just like you, with her heart set on the scholar. So when I saw her standing at the door, I quickly hid. Money is the root of all evil!"

After taking the prescription, Hu Yunxue carefully examined it, but did not take the silver from Yu Niang's hand.

Hu Yunxue is sixteen years old this year, with fair and beautiful skin, a delicate appearance, and a hint of heroism between her eyebrows. Due to following Dr. Hu for many years, she has also learned a good medical skill. After Xiao Mosheng fell ill, Hu Yunxue also went to the Xiao family with Dr. Hu to see Xiao Mosheng's illness several times, so when she saw Yuniang, she recognized her immediately.

Now that I have become a Jin Zanzi, and Yuniang has received some silver, the first thing that comes to mind is to pay off the medical fees owed to Doctor Hu, so that the Xiao family won't owe him any favors. Otherwise, Doctor Hu might use this as an opportunity to request marriage with Xiaomo in the future!

In such a situation, Xiao Mo, this young scholar, became the admired literary leader in Changle Town. If it weren't for Xiao Mo falling ill and being bedridden after passing the scholar exam, living in a daze for three years, I'm afraid even the matchmaker who came to propose marriage would have worn out the threshold of the Xiao family.