Chapter 257: 256: May I Borrow Your Esteemed Place

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Chapter 257: Chapter 256: May I Borrow Your Esteemed Place Changsheng Hall has countless branches in the great Fengdu, and Qingzhou City is no exception. It is located on Vermilion Bird Street, at a prime location, and the decoration is almost the same as that in Li City, with only the addition of Qing State’s auspicious pomegranate flower pattern for decoration. When Qin Liuxi arrived, there were no customers in the shop, only a middle-aged doctor was on duty, and a shop assistant was registering medicinal herbs at the counter. When Qin Liuxi entered, he immediately put down what he was doing and greeted her. “What does the customer need? To buy medicine, to have a prescription filled, or to see the doctor?” The shop assistant looked at Qin Liuxi, his eyebrows twitching slightly. This person looked somewhat familiar. Where had he seen him before? Before he had time to think about it, a commotion came from the entrance. The shop assistant looked over and saw a woman holding a child with a bloody face, hesitatingly looking at them, wanting to come in but not daring to. After getting a clear view, the shop assistant exclaimed in shock: “Doctor Du, come quickly and see this little girl.” The on-duty Doctor Du was already on his feet and coming over. When he saw the girl’s face, he cried out in pain: “How did this happen? Come inside quickly.” Only then did the woman walk in, but she moved to Qin Liuxi’s side. “What happened here?” Doctor Du leaned closer to inspect and said, “This cut on the face is pretty deep, I’m afraid even after healing, it will leave a scar.” The little girl, with soft and tender skin, was struck and dragged by a horsewhip with a hook on it; saying her skin was split and flesh was torn was no exaggeration. Besides, Tu Jiu was infamous for recklessly galloping at extraordinary speeds, and with such a flick powered by high velocity and momentum, the injury was even more severe. Upon hearing this, the woman’s tears began to fall pitter-patter once again. Doctor Du asked again: “However, how long has this injury been? Have you used any medicine? The blood has even stopped flowing.” The wound did not look like it had been treated with golden sore medicine, yet it had stopped bleeding. The shop assistant, looking at Yan’er’s face, felt a twinge on his own, with eyes full of pity, said: “Little girl, it must hurt a lot, don’t be afraid, the doctor will help you heal.” Yan’er shook her head: “Yan’er doesn’t hurt.” Everyone felt even more pity upon hearing this. How could she not hurt with such injuries? It must be that the child was considerate, not wanting the adults to worry, and therefore said so. But Yan’er was actually telling the truth. She didn’t know what Qin Liuxi had given her to eat, but her face did not feel painful anymore. Doctor Du had them lie down near the bed in the store and instructed the shop assistant to call the attendant. “The doctor, she said she would treat my daughter’s injuries,” the woman said, grateful that Changsheng Hall had not turned them away but still remembering Qin Liuxi’s words and mentioning them. Both Doctor Du and the shop assistant were startled and turned their gaze to Qin Liuxi. “That’s right, I’d like to borrow your place for a moment,” Qin Liuxi said with a smile. Doctor Du looked at her young age and said: “You have medical skills? Not to look down on you, but even if you know the Qihuang Technique, this child is still young and delicate, especially with an injury on the face, she might not withstand your tampering.” Meaning, if you want to mess around, at least find someone older and tougher, rather than risking a child’s well-being. The woman’s heart trembled slightly, looking at Qin Liuxi, who indeed seemed very young. Could she really be better than the doctors of Changsheng Hall? The shop assistant had already gone to call the Shopkeeper. Qin Liuxi said, “If I take on this task, naturally, I am confident in my ability to do so.” The Shopkeeper, who emerged after lifting the curtain and overheard this, frowned and first looked at the child with the facial injury, and was shocked when he saw the severity of her wounds, inhaling sharply. The injury was too severe; even if it could heal, scars would surely be left! For a girl, having scars on her face would make her future difficult. He then looked at Qin Liuxi, wanting to advise prioritizing the child’s well-being to avoid careless actions, but upon seeing Qin Liuxi’s face, he was so astounded that he couldn’t believe it and rubbed his eyes. It’s her, still her! Without her, there would be no Changsheng Hall today, the distinguished guest whom the Boss instructed must not be offended. Qi Huang of Qingping Temple, Qin Buqiu. Manager Ye immediately walked up to her, bowed and greeted with excitement: “You, how did you come here?” Huh, someone familiar? Qin Liuxi raised her eyebrows: “You know me?” She actually also had the Changsheng Hall’s seal, if they could not lend her what she needs, she could use the seal instead. Yet this shopkeeper recognized her. “Naturally, the Boss had long since placed your portrait in every branch store, to prevent a situation like ‘when the flood washes over the Dragon King Temple, one family does not recognize the other,’ to avoid our people offending Your Excellency.” Manager Ye said respectfully. Blind Doctor Du: “?” It was as if a light bulb went off for the attendant too. A portrait, right, there’s a portrait hanging in the rear chamber, doesn’t it look strikingly similar to the person in front of us? “Manager, this is?” Doctor Du asked curiously. “This is Mr. Buqiu, the Daoist doctor from Li City Qingping Temple, an esteemed friend of the Boss and even more so, a distinguished guest of Changsheng Hall,” Manager Ye said with a smile. Doctor Du’s pupils dilated. Inside Changsheng Hall was an unwritten rule: any medicine from the Hall, no matter what type, if Qi Huang of Qingping Temple, Qin Buqiu came to get it, it must be given away. “Your words are also very precise. Let’s not talk about this now, have someone fetch some warm water, mulberry bark thread and needles, etc.,” Qin Liuxi started listing her needs, saving the person came first; as for the portrait and settling accounts with that Black Merchant Feng, that could wait. Manager Ye glanced at the attendant, who also did not dare to ask questions and quickly went to make arrangements. Once everything was brought, Qin Liuxi said to Yan’er lying on the bed: “You take a nap, I assure you, when you wake up you’ll be healed.” Because of the previous sugar pill, Yan’er had blind trust in her and obediently nodded her head. Qin Liuxi then pressed down on her acupoint for fainting, and Yan’er closed her eyes and passed out. The woman was shocked: “Sir, my child, she?” “This wound is too deep; if you want to heal quickly and recover well, stitches are necessary. During the stitching process, even if Powder for Anesthesia is used to prevent pain, she would still be scared if she sees the needle and thread moving on her own face. If she faints, she won’t see and won’t know what’s happening to her face; she won’t develop a phobia of needles,” Qin Liuxi explained: “Once the wound is treated properly, she will wake up.” Hearing this, the woman was overwhelmed with gratitude and knelt down to kowtow: “Thank you for your consideration, sir.” “Get up. If you are afraid, you can choose not to watch. If you do watch, please remain quiet during the treatment and do not cause a disturbance, so as not to hinder me.” “I won’t make a sound, I’m sure I won’t.” The woman covered her mouth with her hand and even took two steps back, fearing she would obstruct Qin Liuxi. Only then did Qin Liuxi wash her hands and disinfect them, personally took a soft cotton cloth to wipe away the blood from Yan’er’s wound with warm water, her movements extremely gentle as if afraid of hurting the child. Once the blood was cleaned and the wound was revealed, it looked even more ferocious, evoking pity in anyone’s heart, making them gasp. Si Lengyue, upon seeing Tu Jiu, felt only revulsion and said coldly, “This Tu Jiu really deserves to die, a good child suffers such grievous harm because of him.” Qin Liuxi kept quiet, her gaze did not shift in the slightest, she continued to focus on the task at hand methodically. For every sin committed, there is a retribution to be faced; whatever suffering this child endures, Tu Jiu must bear as much, justly and duly, without being shortchanged. Fairness, justice!

Chapter 257: 256: May I Borrow Your Esteemed Place

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