Chapter 288 (2/2)

“Did you just hit me… Do you know…” The duke pointed straight at Ye Lanyu. The cheers infuriated him, he was furious, he was about to…

Hey, she’s pretty!

Everyone saw how the man seemed to be stunned by Ye Lanyu’s beauty.

At this point, the duke straightened his clothing, then in a very gentlemanly tone, “Miss, if you apologize, I will not press the matter further!”

Ye Lanyu furrowed her brows. While she did think it was rude for her to slap him, and an apology was in order, she wasn’t sure why she didn’t want to. He deserved it.

“I’m sorry, you deserved it. I’m not sure why I think so, but you did!” said Ye Lanyu very directly, not hiding her confusion. The seventh princess and Xiaoyan fell silent.

The crowd continued clapping, “That’s right! He deserved the slap! He insulted our doctor! Let me tell you this, the doctor’s fees are reasonable!”

“What sort of reason is that? Ten thousand gold coins!!” roared the duke. The fees were still a sensitive topic.

“How did you even become a duke? Look at us, do you think any of us would be able to afford ten thousand gold coins? You’re the only one he charged ten thousand gold coins. He isn’t like this for the rest of us, he even treats patients for free sometimes,” said someone in the queue.

“Why? Why me?” The duke didn’t understand.

“He charges patients whatever he wants. He probably charged you so much because you’re mean! Then again, you must be able to afford it because he would never charge more than a patient can afford. He would never charge a fee if you were poor. If you have money, then a fee is reasonable. It’s to cover some of the costs of the clinic, how do you think he buys his medicine?” said another person. Paying a fee was reasonable, or at the very least a patient should pay for his medicine.

“I… I don’t have that kind of money!” The duke had run out of excuses now, he could only say he had no money. However, everyone solved his problem for him.

“My lord, you must be kidding. Your family must be worth at least a hundred thousand. You’ll be exchanging a tenth of it for your health, isn’t it worth it already?” said another person, exposing his lie.

The source of this voice was surprising. Not only because this person knew of the duke’s background, but the voice belonged to…

“Pope Eden, why would you…” The duke was equally surprised, for he didn’t expect even the pope to expose him like this.

“What? We’re brothers, and I am here to remind you that you should pay that ten thousand gold coins in exchange for your health. There won’t be another clinic like this one again! This doctor doesn’t belong to the Sacred Teachings, he might leave anytime!” reminded Pope Eden

The duke paused. Finally, he clenched his teeth, saying, “I’ve just insulted the doctor, would he agree to see me?”

He knew that if the Pope was on Ye Lang’s side, it was time he listened to them. That was the only way to get out of it alive and well. And from the pope’s tone, the pope was still there to help the duke.

That was true. The pope was helping him, for they were very close. This duke had once made huge contributions to the Sacred Teachings, and the pope was still grateful for it!

The pope wrung his hands, “Don’t worry! He probably doesn’t even remember you, you’re not important to him! Just pay your fees honestly- don’t try anything funny or you’ll be in trouble!”