Chapter 74: The Woman’s Request For Medicine (1/2)

Translator: Storm in a Teacup

That was what it really meant by “Die of illness is better than being killed by mercy”.

An Rushuang frowned in sullenness. It did make sense that sometimes, money was more valuable than lives.

As she sighed in sorrow, Hong Yu suddenly grabbed her before shouting in surprise, “Miss An, that is...”

Looking through the curtain, An Rushuang noticed two narrow gates with rusty iron rings, its black paint almost fading, the four unsightly gilded big Chinese characters at the lintel being nothing but “The First Pharmacy”.

Large amount of people were crowding at the entrance, much more terrible-looking than the pharmacy’s facade.

Just as numerous ants scrambling for food, hundreds of citizens gathered at such a narrow place, so boisterous that made An Rushung feel headache. She couldn’t help frowning at such a weird scene.

What place was The First Pharmacy on earth?

The cart driver scratched his head before explaining with a smile, “I forgot to tell you. Today, The First Pharmacy gives out the herbal medicines for free.”

Given the people’s strong desire for the medicine, like hungry tiger pouncing on its prey, Hong Yu couldn’t help doubting the pharmacy wouldn’t give out medicines but the gold and silver ingots. However, with a second thought, she realized if people were seriously ill, the medicines would be much more valuable than money. “Giving out medicine for free, which pharmacy can afford such a big cost...” Hong Yu sighed.

Zhao Xiaotao jumped off the carriage before looking back and answering, “The First Pharmacy gives out medicine merely twice a month, in the middle and at the end of the month.”

Hong Yu got off the carriage after her and continued, “How come you are so familiar with the First Pharmacy?”

Zhao Xiaotao helped An Rushuang off the wagon before saying with a chuckle, “Since that man always hit us savagely, my mum, in order to protect me, suffered serious injuries almost every day. As long as the First Pharmacy gave out medicines for free, I would wait here on time and bring back some for mum. Besides Miss An, The First Pharmacy is also my life savior.”

An Rushuang sighed slightly. With many words pouring to her mouth, she could utter nothing except for the following words, “It has all passed already.”

Hong Yu, a lump coming into her throat, held Zhao Xiaotao in her arms at once, “Don’t be afraid. Miss An and I will support you. There is no need for you to fetch medicines here anymore.”

Zhao Xiaotao was amused by Hong Yu’s act. Turning to An Rushuang at the same time, both of them couldn’t help shedding tears.

An Rushuang sighed slightly before patting their shoulders. “As long as I am alive, I will protect you from any harm,” this delicate girl said in resoluteness, “As for the medicine...”

She touched Hong Yu’s forehead with her index finger and smiled cunningly. “If I could be apprenticed to the master here, you, instead of Xiaotao, will stay here for the rest of your life!”

“It’s reasonable enough,” Hong Yu snorted, pouting, “I will be with you whenever you are!”

Though saying so, they couldn’t help frowning when wedging through the crowd. Various smells, including the sour smell of the beggars, as well as the pungent smell of the herbal medicines boiled in the big pot, mixed together with the bustling cry and scream, hanging over the narrow space like the thick fog.

The carriage driver suggested in a hurry, “Who do you plan to meet, my lady? How about I go inside to ask for you?”