The following day, Jin Shanyao escorted Meng Anci to the examination hall and then began searching for a place to set up her stall.
Learning from the lesson of being chased away by the government office last time, this time they found a more conspicuous place.
The banners were raised, the Jin Shanyao, and Meng Anzhi squatted by the roadside with her hands tucked in her pockets. " Anzhi Hall offers divination, medical consultations, and services for finding people and items..."
She had barely shouted twice when she saw the yamen runners walking towards her.
Jin Shanyao in alarm, quickly turning her head to the side, muttering, "You can't see me, you can't see me."
"Miss Jin, you've come again..."
Jin Shanyao glared at him with displeasure, not wanting to talk to him. Constable Wang, wasn't annoyed and squatted down beside her with a grin, saying, "The magistrate has ordered that you can set up your stall here."
Upon hearing this, Jin Shanyao instantly smiled, even making the Constable Wang appear more handsome. "Would you like some divination or medical consultation?"
Constable Wang, glanced around and, seeing no one was paying attention, became somewhat uneasy. "Five coins for a pulse diagnosis?"
With a wave of his hand, Jin Shanyao confidently declared, "I'm honest and fair to all, young and old..."
After hesitating for a long time, Constable Wang, reached out his hand in front of Jin Shanyao. Unexpectedly, a small hand quietly reached out from the side and placed it on his pulse.
The Constable Wang was so startled that he almost fell to the ground. He endured his discomfort and waited for the result. When he saw Meng Anzhi's brows furrow, his heart sank.
"Auntie, your pulse sounds a bit strange."
Jin Shanyao the hand and examined it. After a moment, looking at the tall and imposing man in front of her, she was at a loss for words.
She went over the words in her mind, then smiled and said, "You can't."
Constable Wang, blushed and felt a burning pain in his face. He looked around in a panic, and only breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that no one was looking in his direction.
"Miss Jin, is there a solution?"
Jin Shanyao thought for a moment and said sincerely, "Your condition is congenital; it can't be cured, and medicine won't help."
Remembering what was written in the book that patients are all vulnerable, and as a doctor, one should offer a few words of comfort, Jin Shanyao reached out and patted Constable Wang on the shoulder.
He spoke earnestly, "Life is long, you have to hang in there. Even if you have a son, he might not be able to support you in your old age. Wouldn't it be better to just marry someone with children?"
Seeing that the Constable Wang's face was getting uglier and uglier, Jin Shanyao quickly shut up, reorganized her words, and thought it over before continuing to persuade him.
"Um... what I mean is, life is full of ups and downs, and after one hurdle you get through, there's always another one. There's no need to... Hey, hey, don't go, mmm mmm..."
Meng Anzhi quickly covered her mouth, "Auntie, I beg you, please stop trying to persuade him. I'm afraid he'll kill himself by banging his head against us."
Jin Shanyao slumped to the ground, utterly dejected. Plants don't understand the hearts of animals; she vowed never to try to persuade anyone again.
Seeing her downcast mood, Meng Anzhi comforted her, "You can be more tactful next time."
Jin Shanyao humbly asked for advice, "He's not good at it, how should I be more tactful...?"
Uh... Meng Anzhi thought for a long time, and finally patted Jin Shanyao's head, saying, "Auntie, let's not say anything except when we're seeing a doctor."
Jin Shanyao her head, then stood up. "He didn't pay..."
"Never mind, never mind..." Meng Anzhi quickly pulled her back to prevent a commotion.
Jin Shanyao in anguish, "What a loss! This examination hall is cursed; every time we come, we lose money!"
She had just squatted down when she saw Constable Wang, return. He stuffed five copper coins into the hand of the Jin Shanyao and said curtly, "Medical fee!"
After saying that, he turned and left, his back view revealing his grief, indignation and grievance.
Jin Shanyao glanced at the few copper coins and muttered to herself, "This person... is actually quite reasonable."
At noon, Jin Shanyao led Meng Anzhi to a noodle stall and ordered two bowls of wontons.
Just as the two were enjoying their meal, they heard a commotion in the distance. Jin Shanyao took a sip from her bowl, turned around, and saw nothing but people.
She turned her head and didn't forget to compliment, "Uncle, your wontons are really good."
The old man laughed heartily, "I've been setting up my stall here in front of the government office for thirteen years, all thanks to your patronage..." Just as he finished speaking, Constable Wang, came running towards them.
Just as the old man was about to greet them, he saw Constable Wang, pick up Meng Anzhi, grab Jin Shanyao's arm, and run towards the government office.
Jin Shanyao chopsticks in her hand and had wontons in her mouth.
He mumbled, "It's only five coins, no need to alarm the authorities. Besides, I didn't make a wrong diagnosis."
The Constable Wang said with a stern face, "Shut up. A woman is about to give birth and needs you to come and deliver the baby."
It turned out it wasn't a medical dispute. Jin Shanyao, who had been feeling relieved, immediately slapped the Constable Wang on the head.
Do you even know what my relationship is with Lord Su?
Startled by the blow, the Constable Wang instinctively replied, "I don't know."
"You don't know and you dare tell me to shut up? I think you don't want to work here anymore..." Jin Shanyao snatched Meng Anzhi away and strode towards the crowd.
Meng Anzhi quietly asked Jin Shanyao, "Auntie, what's your relationship with Lord Su?"
With a slight smile Jin Shanyao uttered coldly, "It's alright..."
Meng Anzhi...
A woman was lying on the ground in the crowd, clutching her stomach in pain.
The old nanny beside her was anxiously looking outside, saying, "Madam, please be patient, the doctor will be here soon."
Qiao Qingran was in so much pain that she was sweating profusely. Jin Shanyao recognized the person as the one from room number one in the Heavenly tier.
She led Meng Anzhi forward, but was stopped by the old nanny just as she was about to examine her.
What are you doing?
Jin Shanyao chuckled, "Little girl, you have quite a temper. Your wife is in premature labor and carrying twins. Do you need me to deliver the babies?"
The old woman was so angry at being called a young girl that her face turned blue. She was about to order someone to kick her out when she remembered that she hadn't brought anyone with her this time.
Jin Shanyao down and glanced at Qiao Qingran's belly. "Fifty taels, is that alright?"
"What... fifty taels? Are you robbing me?" The old woman's voice suddenly rose.
At this moment, a girl dressed as a maid dragged an old man and rudely squeezed in.
"Doctor, please take a look..." Before she could finish speaking, the old man covered his eyes and cursed, "You maid, you were supposed to be my midwife!"
"Pah, what bad luck... If you need a midwife, go find one," she said, covering her face as she squeezed out of the crowd.
The Constable Wang said urgently, "Madam, this is Miss Jin. Her medical skills are superb, and she has an excellent relationship with Lord Su. You can rest assured."
Despite the pain Qiao Qingran instructed her maid, "Go to the cloth shop and buy some cloth to wrap around me, then hire a carriage."
After speaking, she looked at Jin Shanyao and saw her standing to the side holding the Anzhi Hall banner. "Fifty taels, I want my mother and child to be safe."
Jin Shanyao her fingers in the air, "Leave it to me."
Meng Anzhi was terrified. Her aunt was really asking for a high price. Normally, a baby delivery would cost five or six hundred coins, at most one or two taels of silver, but she was asking for fifty taels.
Meng Anzhi suddenly had a flash of inspiration, her eyes lighting up. Could this be the legendary "strike while the iron is hot"...? My aunt is truly my aunt.
The maid quickly bought the cloth and called over the women who had come to watch the commotion, asking them to help stretch the cloth out and surround Qiao Qingran in the middle.
The Constable Wang cleared away the onlookers and found their colleagues to guard the area.
" Anzhi will first take your pulse, then come over and feel your belly to get a feel for the twins."
Qiao Qingran was in so much pain that she was sweating profusely. "Miss, can we deliver the baby first and then teach the apprentice?"
Jin Shanyao chuckled awkwardly, "Madam's pelvis is wide and the baby's position is perfect; these are the best conditions I've ever seen. I just wanted to broaden my disciple's horizons."
After saying that, he turned to Meng Anzhi and said, "I watched you deliver the baby, so you can assist the next pregnant woman."
"I understand, Auntie," Meng Anzhi said seriously, her eyes focused.
Seeing that it was almost time, Jin Shanyao looked at Qiao Qingran, "Madam, when I say 'pull,' you must pull. Please cooperate with me."
Qiao Qingran nodded, her gaze calm and serene. "Let's begin."
"Push harder..."
Wow... Jin Shanyao, holding the baby in her arms, paused for a rare moment. No, just for a second?
All her skills were rendered useless in front of this lady.
Jin Shanyao swiftly cut the umbilical cord, handed the child to Meng Anzhi, and prepared to deliver the next baby.
"Madam, keep going, push harder!"
Wow...
Jin Shanyao held the second baby in her arms, looking at Qiao Qingran, whose breathing was still even.
A thought flashed through my mind: Could this young lady be a military general?
I feel a little guilty accepting these fifty taels of silver.
This was the first time she had ever experienced such an easy natural birth. She's just getting older without gaining more experience; she still has a lot more practice to do!