"Young Master Lu, we meet again."
"Greetings, Master Yu."
Over the past few days, Lu Zheng had often run into that Master Yu while coming to listen to storytelling, and the two had become acquainted.
Yu Jinbai spoke with the accent of the Eastern Province. It was said that after the old master passed away, he had divided the family property with his elder brother and come to Tonglin County to make a fresh start.
And the Madam Yu who had previously sought treatment at Renxin Hall was indeed his wife.
"Doctor Liu truly deserves her reputation as a renowned physician around Yizhou Prefecture. Since my wife began soaking in the medicinal bath Doctor Liu prescribed, her complexion has improved greatly."
"As long as it works!" Lu Zheng nodded. "Healing the sick and saving lives is a physician's duty."
Yu Jinbai smiled. "My wife has suffered from this illness for several years. We have seen many famous doctors, including some masters of the medical arts renowned for decades, but they were all more bark than bite. None could compare to Doctor Liu."
"Your wife's illness is unlike others. It truly is difficult to treat," Lu Zheng said.
Naturally, those words only made Liu Qingyan, who could treat the illness, seem even more impressive.
After a few more exchanges, the storyteller stepped onto the stage, smacked his sounding block, and began his tale.
Old Master Wang did not come today. During a pause between segments, Yu Jinbai asked Lu Zheng, "Tomorrow is the Ten-Day Rest. I wonder if Young Master Lu and Doctor Liu are free? I would like to invite you both to my residence for a chat."
After a pause, Yu Jinbai added, "I have no other intentions. I simply plan to reside in Tonglin County for a long