The head of the Mu family

Chapter 135 Swearing

The Liao siblings and Jingtang took turns writing prescriptions for Huaisheng.

Huaisheng only needed to take the pulse to check the patient's condition, which made things much easier for him.

After spending an afternoon together, I found that the girl was a straightforward person, and she was the same age as Jingtang.

She was pretty and charming, and Huaisheng was very satisfied with her.

On the third day, many scholars brought their families to see the doctor, and the group spent another afternoon working on the case.

On the fourth day, many young ladies dressed as men to come and see the spectacle.

The owner of Jin Chan Lou was all smiles and privately approached Jing Tang:

"Young Master, the renowned doctor charges ten gold coins per day for consultation. I'm thinking of paying half of that. Could you please let the doctor stay for a few more days?"

"This famous doctor has a very eccentric personality; I need to discuss this with her."

"Yes, yes, yes~ a famous doctor~"

It's a little bit special~

Then let's discuss this: from now on, you and the renowned doctor can dine at Jinchanlou for lunch, since it's freezing cold outside.

I've had lunch and all the heat has dissipated by now~

"That works too~ It seems even renowned doctors have a penchant for gourmet food."

There are only four of us, so just prepare a few tasty side dishes and snacks. The renowned doctor doesn't like waste.

"Alright~ Thank you for your graciousness, young master!"

As for the dishes, just watch and see!

Sure enough, Huai Sheng felt indebted to the shopkeeper for his hospitality and booked three more days of consultations, making the shopkeeper grin from ear to ear.

After a while, Jingtang and Miss Liao fell in love, and Miss Liao stopped coming to Jinchan Tower.

Ten days later, the sign for the clinic was removed.

The shopkeeper somehow got two pots of plum blossoms, and the students started another plum blossom poetry gathering.

Jingtang booked a private room on the second floor and invited Huaisheng and the two siblings to dine there.

I said that I had troubled everyone too much in the past few days, and since I had some free time, I invited everyone to come and appreciate the plum blossoms together.

Since they were all young people, they didn't care so much about the strict separation between men and women.

Both Huai Sheng and Miss Liao came dressed in women's clothing and wearing caps.

After entering the private room, Huai Sheng greeted the brother and sister politely, while Young Master Liao had a somewhat complicated expression.

In the center of the lobby on the first floor, there are several pots of plum blossoms, including several pots of red plum blossoms and one pot of green plum blossoms.

Jingtang and the Liao siblings examined it for a long time, and the three of them discussed it enthusiastically.

Listening to their lively conversation, Huai Sheng enjoyed sipping tea and listening attentively.

"Sister Huaisheng, who do you think is right?"

Which of these plum blossoms do you think looks more elegant?

Huai Sheng, who was suddenly called out, looked bewildered and quickly processed the question posed by Jing Tang.

"In my ordinary eyes, they all look good~"

Plum blossoms are beautiful, peach blossoms are beautiful, apricot blossoms are beautiful—each flower has its own unique beauty.

They bloom, adding beautiful colors to this world.

"Your answer is essentially meaningless. I asked which of the three potted plants we chose is the prettiest."

Oh~~~

Huai Sheng gave a wicked smile.

"I think Miss Liao is the prettiest!"

Upon hearing this, Ms. Liao realized what was happening and immediately blushed.

Young Master Liao also understood, glanced at the bright and playful woman with a gloomy look, and then turned to look at the first floor.

Seeing the reaction of the Liao siblings, Jingtang immediately realized what was happening and even felt a rare blush.

The servants standing in the room were all snickering.

Jingtang drank the tea in his cup, then secretly glanced at the vibrant Miss Liao. The two remained silent for a long time, blushing with embarrassment.

At this moment, a commotion arose downstairs, and several scholars could be heard shouting:

"Pah! You've insulted civility!"

"Brother Qian, you need to have evidence to back up your words. How can you say that I have insulted culture?"

"What are you doing here, you shabby, wretched person?"

Your shabby appearance has overshadowed the fragrance of the plum blossoms; what's the point of appreciating them then?

"The shopkeeper placed the plum blossoms here, but there were no rules about who could or couldn't appreciate them?"

"At the very least, it has to be appreciated by ordinary people. Can't you smell your own body odor?"

I've seen you sneaking around, fighting with the dog for food several times.

They picked up the dog food that the shopkeeper had dumped on the ground and hid it!

When the Marquis's mansion invited a famous doctor to make an appointment a few days ago, you waited in line for him for the next few days, charging him two hundred coins each time, didn't you?

You even used the 600 yuan you earned queuing for others to get six doses of medicine from a famous doctor's prescription!

Listen to this, everyone! This consumptive patient has a prescription from a famous doctor, and he only spent a hundred coins to get the medicine. If you don't get better from it, don't disgrace the famous doctor!

"You...you...you!"

What's wrong with me?

Which of my statements is not true?

It's warm inside, and you smell even stronger!

The students nearby were divided; some agreed with the man surnamed Qian, while others felt indignant on behalf of the poor scholar.

"This is outrageous! This is outrageous!"

Jingtang slammed her hand on the table, stormed off, and went to yell at that guy surnamed Qian.

Mu Huaisheng: Wow~ kid, you're doing pretty well now~

If you have a girl you like, do you want to show off in front of your sweetheart?

How could you humiliate him like this!

You're absolutely outrageous! Absolutely outrageous!

Jingtang rushed downstairs, pointing angrily at the man surnamed Qian.

Mu Huaisheng was dumbfounded:

My God, is this how you stand up for the underdog?

"This person has truly gone too far!"

The brother and sister upstairs chimed in.

Mu Huaisheng was surprised:

So this is how you all stand up for the underdog!

"I humiliated him?"

Which of my statements is not true?

He brought shame upon himself; he has completely disgraced scholars!

Jingtang downstairs and the two people upstairs simultaneously exclaimed angrily:

"You are simply unreasonable!"

Mu Huaisheng: That's it? You still want to stand up for the weak?

"Am I unreasonable?"

I see that this young master is very dignified. So please tell me what is unreasonable about me?

I diligently study the classics, pay for my own medical treatment, and never owe any money to restaurants or inns.

This person is filthy and behaves indecently. I only want to tell this despicable person not to defile these precious wintersweet plants with his stench.

"You...you...you're just being unreasonable!"

Jingtang was furious. Helpless, Huaisheng put on his cap and walked down to stand in front of Jingtang.

"This young master is dressed in tattered clothes, but he doesn't smell at all."

However, some self-proclaimed students stood in the middle of the hall spewing nonsense!

"Where did this young lady come from!"

Speaking so vulgarly, yet helping someone who has no shame!

"Hmph, isn't she afraid of not being able to get married!"

"Of all the people in this hall, you're the most shameless one."

Who acts shamelessly? What shameless thing did that young master do?

He's fighting with the dog for food, not with you. It's none of your business!

The people inside burst into laughter upon hearing this, and Huai Sheng continued:

"No matter how ragged his clothes are, it's none of your business as long as you didn't spend a penny to buy him clothes."

He queues for those who have money but don't want to wait in line. He doesn't steal or rob; the transaction is completed on the spot. It's none of your business!

He'll buy medicine, whether it costs a hundred coins or a tael of silver per dose. As long as it cures the illness, what's it to you?

You, reading the classics?

Bah! Of all the men and women present in this building today, how many haven't read the classics?

What are you so proud of?

So what if you know two words?

Anyone who didn't know better would think that your reading of classical texts puts you on par with literary giants like Grand Tutor Peng, Chancellor Fang, Minister Xu, Grand Tutor Liu, and Scholar Qi!

Sages say: Cultivate oneself, govern the state, and bring peace to the world.

Have you cultivated yourself?

Sages also said: When poor, one should cultivate one's own virtue; when successful, one should benefit all under heaven.

Although this young man is poor, he is upright and honest, neither stealing nor robbing. I believe he knows just as many characters as you do.

I don't know about other things, but at least he managed to keep himself in the best of his ability.

What about you?

You're so arrogant and wealthy, yet you don't even bother to help those in need right in front of you!

He even spewed filth at his fellow students!

I'd like to ask you, which classic text taught you to look down on others?