Chapter 547: Chapter 547: Compromise (1 more)
Watching Xie Zhinuan’s smile,
Sun Yian only felt his heartbeat accelerate, his entire being somewhat adrift.
He had never had this strange feeling before.
“Then…”
“Please do!” Xie Zhinuan said softly.
“Alright, alright!” Sun Yian uttered repeatedly.
He walked a few steps away, then turned back to Xie Zhinuan and said, “Then, then I’ll come again tomorrow!”
“Mhm!”
Xie Zhinuan nodded, her face adorned with a fitting smile.
Yet there was a coolness in her eyes, the smile not reaching their depths.
If Sun Yian had looked carefully, he would have seen it, but he was blinded by beauty and preoccupied with his thoughts, thus he left the shop as he was.
Hu Qingcheng glanced back at Xie Zhinuan, seeing that she simply sat there on the chair, gentle and graceful, her expression unchanged despite their presence, the highborn young men, on the contrary, had their composure upset by her words.
Even their walking seemed somewhat unsteady.
The commoners waiting in line outside, upon seeing the young men leave, let go of the anxiety they were holding.
These young men were not to be trusted; one could not know if they would harm Miss Xie…
Inside the shop.
Xie Zhinuan now allowed herself to look stern and signaled Chunyu to fetch water.
She washed her hands carefully.
“Take that handkerchief and burn it!” Xie Zhinuan ordered in a deep voice.
Lichun immediately went forward to retrieve the handkerchief and took it to the backyard to be burned.
Mrs. Jiao leaned against the wall, hesitant to speak.
“Are you all curious as to why I’m dealing with them?” Xie Zhinuan asked gently.
After washing her hands, she picked up a teacup and lightly sipped from it.
This was this year’s fresh tea, recently delivered to her hands.
Although Li Hengyi had departed, the things belonging to him were continuously delivered to her, time after time.
“I take the pulses of the common folk only to learn more, and yet, when these men appear, the noisy queue instantly quiets down, with everyone shrinking back, afraid to even breathe!”
“I could stand up to them, as I don’t fear them, but what about those commoners? Many are here for ten wen, but some are truly sick, in urgent need of a tael of silver to purchase medicine to save their lives!”
“If a few words can send them on their way, why not make a compromise!”
As Xie Zhinuan spoke, she turned to Mrs. Jiao,” I know you have deep hatred for them, but you must remember one thing: you are the commoner, they are officials. Commoners do not fight with officials; you only have to endure and wait for the right moment to strike a lethal blow!”
“If you cannot ensure a lethal blow, it is best to do nothing at all!”
Mrs. Jiao slowly slid down to the floor.
Chunyu came forward to help her.
“What the lady said, I understand, it’s just, just…”
Her heart ached terribly, overwhelmed with distress.
While in Sun Mansion, she had no opportunity to approach Sun Yian, unable to seek revenge, and now, even with the chance to be close, she was still unable to take her revenge.
“Take your time to calm down in the back,” Xie Zhinuan said.
And with that, no more was said.
If Mrs. Jiao could not manage this, she would not be brought out in the future.
“Yes!”
Mrs. Jiao responded.
Xie Zhinuan signaled to continue.
The next patients coming in to have their pulses taken were noticeably quieter, not as rowdy as before; their eyes did not wander. They calmly allowed their pulses to be taken, took their money, and left.
To those who were ill, Xie Zhinuan gave silver promptly.
“Thank you, Miss, thank you, Miss!”
Xie Zhinuan gave a slight nod, “Next!”
The day was busy like this, lunch was even brought to the shop to be eaten there.
When she returned home, Xie Yi dashed over, “Mother!”
Xie Zhinuan squatted down to pick him up, kissing his cheek, “Did you miss Mother?”
“Missed!” Xie Yi responded gleefully.
“Mother missed Ayi, too!”
She walked over to Mu Rourou, holding Qin Mao in her arms, while carrying him.