Gu Youyou couldn’t be happier, for her small temple could hardly accommodate the grand Buddha that is the Madam of Lingnan.
On the other hand, Yue Ruxue was still indignantly unresigned.
"Grandmother, are we really not going? That country girl is opening her clinic today, and I just want to see how she, a mere country girl, can establish herself in Lingnan City."
The Marchioness replied irritably, "Axue, you just want to see her embarrass herself, don’t you? She’s an outsider, and on her first day, it’s bound to be quiet and deserted. Is there even a need to look?"
"Mother, if it’s quiet and deserted, that’s even better. I just want to go have a look!"
"You!" The Marchioness extended her slim jade-like finger and tapped Yue Ruxue’s forehead lightly, saying, "How on earth are you going to manage when you’re married with that foolishness of yours? Do you truly not understand your grandmother’s intentions?"
The old Madam glanced at Yue Ruxue, then sighed, "This foolish girl, truly worrying this old woman to death."
One by one they called her a fool, and Yue Ruxue pouted, feeling wronged.
On the other side, Yue Rushuang explained with a smile, "Younger sister, Grandmother and Mother don’t want us to go, and they have their thoughtful reasons. Think about it, that Gu Youyou originally had no reputation in Lingnan City, but if we go, then she will be connected to our Marquis Residence.
With just the reputation of our Marquis Residence, her fame would rise overnight, wouldn’t it? By doing so, we wouldn’t be vexing her, but helping her!"
The old Madam nodded in satisfaction while looking at Yue Rushuang and said, "Ashuang is indeed more astute. Axue, I know you’re upset and want to humiliate her, but what if you publicly shame her? At most, people will consider your quarrel child’s play. Becoming embroiled in an argument with the Marquis Residence’s young lady would only further prove her unusual relationship with our residence. You, rather than looking for trouble now, why not wait a few days? Let her think that her clinic can’t keep running, and then humiliate her. Wouldn’t that be even more satisfying?"
After hearing the old Madam’s explanation, Yue Ruxue happily agreed.
"Fine, we’ll wait a few days."
Meanwhile, the Marchioness looked at Yue Rushuang’s expression as if she wanted to skin her alive.
Angry at her own daughter’s lack of ambition, and at this illegitimate daughter for always stealing the limelight.
"Today, the opening of Jisheng Hall’s Lingnan branch, for the first month of opening, abides by the healer’s spirit of helping the world without charge — free medical consultations!"
Gu Youyou pulled down the red cloth covering the plaque of Jisheng Hall and then unveiled the red cloth on the vertical plaque next to it as well.
The crowd of onlookers was substantial, and upon seeing the words on the plaque clearly, their surprise was immeasurable.
"Helping the world without charge, free medical consultations?"
Free medical consultations meant that seeing a doctor required no silver!
Whispers in the crowd turned into an uproar.
Everyone was stunned by the four words ’free medical consultations’.
A bold person asked, "Free medical consultations, does Jisheng Hall really provide treatment with no need for silver?"
Banxia knew that Gu Youyou had a sign stored inside the house, covered up tightly, but had no idea it was inscribed with ’free medical consultations’.
She looked at Gu Youyou with astonishment, completely unable to understand why she would do such a thing.
Gu Youyou smiled and responded to the inquiring crowd, "Indeed, for the first month of opening, there will be free medical consultations. Not only for this opening month, but from now on, the first three days of every month will be free of charge. Additionally, Jisheng Hall will occasionally hold public welfare activities for free medical consultations. For instance, during the prevalent season for colds, we will offer more free consultations and provide free preventative medicine for colds. Moreover, for families with difficulties and for patients who struggle with medical expenses, we will appropriately reduce medical costs, ensuring that whether rich or poor, no one will worry about receiving treatment."