Hearing it’s another exile group, Madam Huang followed Doctor Huang, carrying the medical kit and a bag of medicine. Only then did she say to Gu Kaiping, "Let’s go. But let’s set things straight first; not a single penny can be short for the consultation fee."

Gu Kaiping was in need of help now. Upon hearing this, even if he felt uncomfortable, he could only force a smile and say, "That’s entirely fair. Doctor, please come quickly with me. My daughter has been feverish since early this morning, and the medicine hasn’t reduced it."

"That’s quite tricky. Haven’t you used a wet cloth to cool her down?" Doctor Huang asked while carrying the medical box, ensuring to understand the situation.

Madam Huang listened to their conversation behind them and couldn’t help rolling her eyes. Whenever it came to treating and saving lives, he became so absorbed that he forgot to settle on the payment first.

Such a household would not be possible without her even for a moment.

Although physicians practice to gain virtue, this family is made of flesh and blood and needs to eat.

The ox-cart stopped at the back courtyard. Others had already gone into the post station to rest, with only Liu Yun accompanying Gu Antong. Seeing Gu Kaiping bring an elderly man over, she quickly jogged to greet them, "Is this the doctor? Please, quickly check on my child."

Doctor Huang had met all sorts of family members before, so he wasn’t surprised by her urgency; there were even more exaggerated reactions.

"Let me have a look first..."

After a series of inquiries, "She has a deficiency of heart and gallbladder qi, and she caught a cold. She needs proper recuperation.

Recovery will take some time. Do you need a prescription now?"

"Doctor, can you help us get all the medicine ready?" Gu Kaiping understood and was frightened.

Madam Huang quickly said, following behind, "Of course, we have all the medicine here, but no credit is granted."

Today should not be about charity. After all, a family that can use such fine ox-carts during exile should not be short on money.

It makes sense. Exile is not extermination; surely they have wealthy relatives to help.

"Of course, yes. How much silver will it be?" Gu Kaiping, thinking of the silver spent these days, was a bit worried about whether they could manage until reaching their place of exile.

"Let me calculate," Doctor Huang, sensing the menace of his tigress wife, quickly bowed his head to write the prescription and do the math.

"It’s a total of three taels of silver," Doctor Huang, afraid the price might seem high, hurriedly added, "I’ve prescribed seven days of medicine. Her condition won’t improve just with reducing the fever; it also requires soothing the nerves. If possible, see a doctor again after seven days to prevent any chronic illness."

Liu Yun glared at Liu Pingkang. Previously, five taels of silver only got them one prescription that had no effect at all.

Gu Kaiping, upon hearing this, felt sure that Liu Pingkang and his team were truly ruthless; who knows how much silver they earned from it.

But there was no way to argue, and once Liu Yun paid the silver, she watched Doctor Huang dispense the medicine.

"Are you sure this medicine won’t have any problems? It won’t be ineffective, right?"

Doctor Huang replied, "If the customer doesn’t trust me, there’s nothing I can do. I’ve been practicing medicine here for many years, and except for some terminal diseases, my medicines have been quite effective.

If you doubt it, you don’t have to buy medicine from me..."

"What nonsense are you spewing?" Madam Huang almost kicked him, "If your medical skills aren’t up to par, where else within a hundred miles could one find a good doctor?

Even if you don’t buy medicine, the consultation fee is mandatory, at least one tael of silver."

Liu Yun, seeing Madam Huang tying up the big bag she just mentioned again, quickly pulled Gu Kaiping to the back, "Madam, please don’t mind him. He’s just poor with words.

Please take the medicine quickly, I’ll go decoct it for the child immediately."

Madam Huang finally let go, "It’s because our master has a kind heart that he asked for such a low price from you.

Visit any large pharmacy, without ten taels of silver you won’t get anything for such an illness.

These medicinal herbs don’t just run into our house by themselves; they’re all expenses. We earn just through hard work."

"Yes, truly you’ve worked hard," Liu Yun didn’t dare offend the healer at this moment. If they got nervous or made a mistake, where would she go to reason?

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Gu Baijiang had just arrived at the post station when he saw Ming Peifeng waiting there. Following Ming Peifeng’s footsteps, they went to the third floor of the inn.

"Lord Gu, we haven’t seen each other for a while, and you’ve lost some weight." Ming Peifeng poured him a cup of water as he entered, "We are deeply sorry about your wife. The brothers truly did their best that day."

Gu Baijiang, with a cold expression, sat across from him, "Lord Ming, it’s a bit late to say such things now. Perhaps, in your eyes, my wife’s life didn’t matter."

"I dare not say such words," Ming Peifeng responded, "The master is very angry about this matter and has already found an excuse to leave the capital. He might be on his way now."

"The master is coming," Gu Baijiang’s mind raced. If the Third Prince came, could he still act so haughtily?

"Indeed, I wouldn’t make things up. Our brothers below have been deeply remorseful over this, and this is my token of apology on their behalf."

Ming Peifeng pushed the box on the table towards Gu Baijiang, "For this reason, I’ve also prepared a table of dishes and booked several rooms, which will be delivered to this room shortly.

I’ve already informed the escorts. Tonight, Lord Gu and your family can rest well."

Gu Baijiang glanced at the box but didn’t open it immediately, "It’s just that my wife was unlucky. Who could have known the other side would be so deranged, even breaking through the door?

Poor her, she accompanied me through so much hardship, and still lost her life protecting me in the end. I truly feel guilty."

"I hope Lord Gu finds peace in this tragedy. For the sake of the master’s grand endeavor, you have endured a lot.

This tiring journey, I won’t disturb you much more. If Lord Gu needs anything, just inform the shopkeeper downstairs; we have our people there."

"Thank you," Gu Baijiang sent him out. Now he needed to sort out how to proceed further.

It was obviously arranged, as the food delivered was abundant, a vast difference from what they had previously.

Gu Kaiping and Gu Kaichen heard that they had rooms to stay in tonight, and even a lavish feast, and immediately brought the family eagerly to follow Gu Baijiang.

They settled Gu Antong in a room first, then sat at the table.

"Dad, who is it? Being so courteous." Gu Kaiping’s first instinct was to decipher which old friend was helping them at this time.

"There’s good food; just eat and rest afterward. You’ve all been exhausted these days."

With Gu Baijiang’s words and the enticing aroma of the dishes, the weary Gu Family could not resist any longer.

At this moment, they either intentionally or unintentionally altogether forgot about Gu Kaiyuan and his family.

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Gu Kaiyuan, having his own sources, knew that the Gu Family left them out, and merely sneered in his heart.

"Do you think I should go and irritate them a bit?" Gu Kaiyuan suddenly felt inspired.

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