The Fallen Medicine Woman: The Daily Life of Chun Nuan-Chapter 351 - 207:

In Changzhou’s Hundred Herbs Hall, the people coming for consultations had their heads and faces covered, wrapped up tightly all over, as if they had some contagious disease.

"Excuse me, is this Hundred Herbs Hall?"

"Indeed it is."

Were the words on the plaque not big enough or not black enough for them to see?

"We’ve heard your family’s Third Young Madam is proficient in medicine. We’d like to consult her."

"Sorry, but the Third Young Madam never sees patients."

Someone specifically requested the Zhao family’s Third Young Madam, Xiao Chunnuan, for a consultation.

Doctor Chen was somewhat displeased; the Third Young Madam wouldn’t hold consultations.

What ailment was there that he couldn’t solve?

"After giving birth to a young master, my family’s Fourth Concubine couldn’t breastfeed, and that area became infected. We can only ask your Third Young Madam for help."

The nanny beside him whispered softly to Doctor Chen.

Doctor Chen... well, fine, this indeed wasn’t a case that an old man like him could handle. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

"Our Third Young Madam truly doesn’t hold consultations."

But Doctor Chen knew his boundaries—how could one among the servants dare ask their mistress to work?

Don’t be fooled by the way the Third Young Master jokes around; if the Third Young Madam were to get exhausted, he wouldn’t be laughing anymore.

Once he gets angry, he acknowledges no one, and Doctor Chen figured it was best not to provoke him.

"Our Mr. Qu has a friendship with the Third Young Master. Here is a letter from the master to the Third Young Master. Please, Doctor, kindly pass it on. Thank you, thank you."

The nanny said this as she stuffed a purse into Doctor Chen’s hand.

"This..."

"Old doctor, you’ve worked hard. Thank you, please oblige..."

To take it or not to take it?

Yes, take it; after all, he hadn’t held a consultation before. She wasn’t his patient, and not accepting a patient’s money didn’t matter. This was merely a fee for delivering a message.

"Then wait a moment; we’ll need to see if the Third Young Madam is home."

In fact, it depended on whether the Third Young Master was willing to let the Third Young Madam go for a visit.

It was well-known that the Third Young Madam held a high status in the Zhao family, and the Third Young Master had long stated she shouldn’t be overworked.

The lady wanted to hand the household responsibilities to the Third Young Madam, but the Third Young Master refused.

He said those duties should be given to the eldest sister-in-law; they were the youngest and wouldn’t meddle in household affairs.

In truth, he simply didn’t want the Third Young Madam to be exhausted.

Zhao Minghua was watching Chun Nuan making medicine—yes, now watching his wife make medicine was a kind of enjoyment too.

Which household’s wife could be as precious as his?

She could do everything and knew everything, and the way she immersed herself in making medicine was truly beautiful!

"Young Master..."

Qingsheng quietly called from the door, then waved his hand.

This boy lacked insight.

Zhao Minghua had no choice but to step outside.

"What is it?"

"Doctor Chen sent someone with a letter; it seems like it’s written by Mr. Qu. Have a look..."

Qingsheng presented the letter with both hands.

As Zhao Minghua opened it, well, Mr. Qu’s fourth concubine had finally given him a precious son.

After one wife and three concubines bore him nine daughters, finally, there was a boy, and in excitement, he arranged for three wet nurses. The fourth concubine’s milk supply became infected, and not wanting other men to see, they could only ask the Zhao family’s Third Young Madam for a consultation, offering a consultation fee of one hundred taels of silver.

"This Mr. Qu truly knows that only silver can move me," Zhao Minghua chuckled. "Fine, have her wait, the Third Young Madam will have time for the consultation in half an hour."

"Yes, Young Master."

"Oh, right, let her wait in the resting room, make sure she doesn’t catch a cold. It’s Mr. Qu’s precious one. Serve the best tea and the finest pastries."

"Yes."

Qingsheng hurried to make the arrangements.

Chun Nuan watched Zhao Minghua and the servant whispering at the door and gently put down her work to ask what was happening.

"You’re done with your work?"

"Today’s tasks are mostly finished; some herbs need to ferment until tomorrow, so I’d say I’m done."

"Then I’ll have to trouble Nuannuan a bit."

Upon hearing that there was a newly delivered woman who needed her help for a consultation, Chun Nuan immediately got up and left.

"Nothing’s more important than a patient," Chun Nuan said, "saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-tiered pagoda. If there’s a patient, just speak up."

Zhao Minghua... I was only worried you’d get tired.

When Chun Nuan reached Hundred Herbs Hall, Mr. Qu’s most favored concubine was happily eating pastries and even asked where they were bought.

"Our family’s cook made these. The recipe is from our Third Young Madam."

Fusheng quickly added, "If you like them, Madam, you can often visit the ladies’ teahouse in the county. There are many samples of pastries there too, and you’ll surely enjoy them."

"Alright, I’ll go once I’m out of confinement. Your family’s Young Madam is truly amazing."

She can make pastries and provide medical consultations—a role model for women!

Being a woman, she’s a Young Madam, whereas she’s merely a concubine!