zChapter 835 - Doing Business With a Fake Imperial Daughter (1/2)
Once these words came out, the people were given just enough of a shock. Looking over at where Fu Ya was holding the injured person’s wrist, but of course, Fu Ya was not even touching the vein. She was just holding a normal part of the wrist.
Someone left out a “pft” sound and laughed, saying to the old doctor: “Even a divine doctor cannot possibly find out the problem just by randomly grabbing someone’s wrist!”
Another person directly asked Fu Ya: “Imperial Daughter, what exactly are you doing?”
Fu Ya was left feeling very embarrassed from all of this, and she felt extremely anxious. Fortunately, she did not show anything on her face. In her mind, she quickly reacted and thought of a method to deal with it, quickly replying: “The method is different from what you usually see. This is a technique that I have learned from my Persian master. It’s not something that is often used in Da Shun.” She had a certain level of understanding of Feng Yu Heng, thus she came up with this lie. Without waiting for the people to say anything else, she quickly pulled out a pill and gave it to the old doctor, “For this sort of medicine, give it to him twice a day, one pill each time. Continue taking it for seven days, and there will be no problems in saving his life.” Fu Ya did not know what sort of medicine this was, but Feng Jin Yuan had told her that it could treat someone that had been trampled by a horse, thus there were definitely no problems.
The old doctor looked at her and did not say anything, but he turned his gaze on the pills that she had in her hand. The pills had come from the Hundred Herb Hall in the capital. Feng Yu Heng had taken these medicines out of their original plastic containers and repackaged them in a special paper. It still looked very classy and high-end. The old doctor had been living in the South the entire time, and he had only heard about these medical pills; however, he had never seen them before. Now that he saw them, he felt that they were very mystical. Placing them below his nose, he smelled them and found that they did not have a strong smell. He could not help but begin to question just how much of an effect this sort of small thing could have. How could it possibly compare to the medical soups that were prepared with so many medicinal herbs?
Xiao Tao’er could see the doubts in the old doctor’s eyes. The corners of her lips slightly curled up, as her confidence swelled: “Imperial Daughter Ji An is proficient in making medical pills and tablets for the sick to use instead of the bitter medical soups. Everyone in the world knows this. There’s no need to feel puzzled any longer. This sort of medicine was also part of the Persian medicine that our Da Shun does not have. Because Hundred Herb Hall has not expanded to the South, this sort of thing can be considered quite new, but in the capital, it’s not very rare. The price of the medicine is just higher, and it’s not something that the normal person can use.”
Fu Ya quickly pretended to scold Xiao Tao’er: “What are you talking about with high costs? Using it in a proper way and to treat people is very worthwhile. No matter how valuable something may be, it can’t only be used for the wealthy. In the future, do not say this sort of thing again.”
Xiao Tao’er immediately acknowledged her mistakes, and Fu Ya’s words brought about a cheer from the people outside. She let out a sigh of relief and did not continue to linger. Standing up, she bid farewell and hastily returned to the Feng residence amidst the cheers.
Xiao Tao’er was a bit afraid. Only after the residence’s gates were closed did she say to Fu Ya: “It really was quite dangerous. How is it that you don’t even know how to check a pulse?” To pretend to be a divine doctor, one had to have some preparation. Think about the basics, alright?
But it just so happened that Fu Ya had not thought about it. She had thought of thousands and even tens of thousands of things, but this had been forgotten. Thinking about it at this time, a cold sweat broke out. When she went to see Feng Jin Yuan, she felt a bit guilty.
The servants were dismissed by Feng Jin Yuan, and the two entered the study. Fu Ya recounted what had just happened, and Feng Jin Yuan wanted to reproach her; however, he also knew that this was not his daughter. If he said too much, he was worried that Fu Ya would have some thoughts about it. Fortunately, his temper was no longer as it had been in the past. He was also no longer as forceful as when he was the prime minister. After suffering a loss, one would at least gain some wisdom. Now, he was gradually beginning to understand that getting angry was not the best method for resolving problems. The most important thing was to think of how to help Fu Ya get over this hurdle. He pondered for a while then said: “Going to learn medicine now is definitely too late, but you need to learn the basics. At the very least, you won’t end up in the same situation as today, where you didn’t even know where to find a pulse.”
Fu Ya nodded: “Yes, today’s matter was indeed unexpected, but how should I learn?”
Feng Jin Yuan thought for a bit then said: “I will immediately go to the prefect’s manor to have Lord Ji send a doctor over. It would be better if it’s someone that is trustworthy, and it also needs to be someone that can be killed after providing instruction. Either way, this matter must not be allowed to become information that can be used against us; otherwise, I fear that something will happen. For the three of us living here, our fates are tightly connected. If you succeed, I will also succeed. If things go well for me, things will also go well for you. We must not tear each other down.”
Feng Jin Yuan explained the situation, and Fu Ya nodded seriously: “Daughter understands. Would father please not worry.”
As the two spoke, a servant came in from the outside and reported: “There is a medicine merchant from Lan Zhou that has come and asked to see Imperial Daughter.”
Fu Ya was puzzled and asked: “Did they say what they came for?”
The servant replied: “They only said that they had come to discuss some business with Imperial Daughter. They did not specify anything else. But that person has been working as a medicine merchant in Lan Zhou for a long time. Thinking about it, it might be related to this.”
Fu Ya looked toward Feng Jin Yuan and heard him say: “Have that person wait in the main hall. Prepare some tea.” He then said to Fu Ya: “This visit is bad. I fear that it will be related to medicine once again. Father will go along with you. We must not be suckered in by this person.”