"Little junior sister?" The man looked Mei Xiaotong and An Huahao up and down, and he didn't seem to be very optimistic, but his attitude was quite peaceful.

Mei Xiaotong stepped forward and saluted: "Xiaotong greets Senior Brother Du." ”

After saluting each other, I learned that this man was the eldest son of Imperial Physician Du, Du Zhongjing, the current president of Tai Hospital.

Du Taiyi only gave birth to two sons, the eldest Du Zhongjing, the son inherited his father's business, after he returned to his hometown, he won the trust of the current emperor and served as the head of the Tai Hospital.

The second Du Xiuyan, although he has also been a doctor with Mrs. Du since he was a child, but his talent is not as good as that of his eldest brother, although he is also quite proficient in medical science, especially proficient in distinguishing medicinal materials, so he simply takes care of the pharmacy under the name of the Du family. Now the Baicaotang under the name of the Du family has spread all over the capital and the major state capitals.

Baicaotang is famous for its medicinal truth and good medicinal properties, and almost everyone knows it.

In particular, the tribute medicine in the palace is also responsible for most of the Baicaotang every year, which shows its status.

After seeing the ceremony, the guests and hosts sat down, and then Mei Xiaotong took out the letter handed over by Imperial Physician Du and handed it to Du Zhongjing.

Du Zhongjing took the letter, opened it and looked at it a few times, then frowned, his father seemed helpless in the letter, as his son, how could he not see it, this is an invisible boast?

boasted about how smart and sensible this newly received closed disciple was, not only let him and the second child take time to teach her more, but even told him in the letter to take the little junior sister to visit Mrs. Ye in the current Tai Hospital, and let Mrs. Ye also give some pointers as appropriate.

If it weren't for this black and white lettering, Du Zhongjing could recognize that it was his father's handwriting, and he really wanted to suspect that this letter was fake.

Not to mention that a few days ago, in addition to the letter sent back by his father, he asked him to strictly teach the newly baked little sister, and even his mother explained in the letter that he and his wife should take good care of the little sister and sister-in-law.

Listen, listen, is this what my mother said? If you don't know, you think you picked it up!

If it weren't for the wrong age, Du Zhongjing would have suspected that this little junior sister was only afraid that she was a little girl secretly born to her father.

Although he didn't believe much in the boasting and boasting of his father's letter, Du Zhongjing's attitude was still very good, and he first asked his father and mother about the situation in Jing County.

In this letter, it is said that the father and mother teach the little sister every day, so naturally they need to ask a few more questions.

Mei Xiaotong was also very popular, first talked about the physical condition of Imperial Doctor Du and Mrs. Qi, and then picked a few interesting things to tell Du Zhongjing, such as how to fight with Old Man Qin, etc., Du Zhongjing was really something that his own father could do.

also said that Mrs. Qi is now opening a fat powder shop with him, only saying that now that Mrs. Qi is in good spirits, Du Zhongjing is even happier. He knew that his mother was an idle person, and he accompanied the old man back to his hometown, the county seat is small, and he was afraid that he would be aggrieved.

No

is worthy of being his own mother, and he can toss flowers when he arrives in the county. I thought that Mrs. Qi must be idle and bored, and she liked Mei Xiaotong, so she took her to open a shop together, so she didn't ask much.

It's just that his expression is more relaxed, and Mei Xiaotong and An Huahao's attitude is also a little closer.

After gossiping, Du Zhongjing was in a good mood, and he said: "After receiving my father's letter, I estimate that it will only be a few days. You've just arrived in the capital, right? Now it's the end of the year, and it's hard to find a place to live. Earlier, I asked you to clean up a yard and live in it for the time being, just like at home. ”

"It's not a coincidence today, your second senior brother went to personally inspect a medicinal herb to be offered at the end of the year, and he will not be able to come back tomorrow, and it will not be too late for him to come back tomorrow. Where is your luggage now? I told my men to move them. ”

An Huahao and Mei Xiaotong hurriedly got up, thanked Du Zhongjing first, and then said, "Senior brother, we have received your wishes." We arrived in the capital last night, because it was too late, and a clean yard had been set up at the Yuelai Inn, and it was quite convenient to live there. The family has also inquired, and if there is a suitable house, they will either rent or buy it. ”

"I know that my senior brother didn't treat us as outsiders, but this time we came to the capital, at least three or four months, and at most more than half a year. With the old lady and uncle of the family, as well as a few mothers-in-law and girls, it is not convenient to go in and out. ”

"Besides, Brother Song will be in the spring next year, and classmates and friends will have to communicate with each other from time to time, so let's just do it, if we collide with the backyard of my brother's house, it will be our sin. If Brother Song is lucky enough to get the Zhongjin Shi and can stay in the capital, he still has to buy a family business after all, and he can't rely on his brother's house for the rest of his life, right? ”

"Although we are countrymen, we also know that this method of human affection does not have to live together. It's going to be in vain to let the senior brother's heart go. ”

At the beginning, Imperial Physician Du and Mrs. Qi also said that they would live directly in Du's Mansion when they arrived in the capital.

Now in this world, Mei Xiaotong is a closed disciple of Imperial Doctor Du, so it is really no different from the relationship between father and daughter, when she arrived in the capital, Mei Xiaotong had nowhere to go, and it was natural to live in Du Mansion.

It's just that An Huahao and Mei Xiaotong are not under the fence, even if they borrow it, they will definitely have to be tied up in other people's homes.

It's just the two of them, and Mrs. Li, can't she come to the Du family to see people's faces? No matter how good the Du family is, there is a big difference in status, and if you can't keep it, someone will watch people put dishes on the plate.

There is also Yang Zongbao, he wants to develop the forces under his command to the capital, I am afraid that he will also go out often, the time to return home is uncertain, his own family is fine, this Du Mansion is long, and it also makes people gossip, isn't it?

What's more, Song Hong, the Duke of Weiguo, is like a sword hanging over their heads, and they don't know when this sword will be cut down.

Imperial Doctor Du is sincere to them, the two of them have no conscience, and they can't even affect the Du family, right?

Therefore, he insisted on not complying.

Imperial Physician Du and Mrs. Qi couldn't resist them, so that's it.

This Du Zhongjing was originally for the sake of his father's face, and it was also the proper intention of generally entertaining relatives and friends, so he said this, but he didn't expect Mei Xiaotong and An Huahao to refuse, so it was just that.

Du Zhongjing turned his head and ordered the housekeeper to call his eldest son to meet the guests, his eldest son is now fourteen years old, born in a family of Xinglin, but he has not loved to study medicine since he was a child, and he is quite talented in reading.

Du Zhongjing thought, since An Huahao has won the move and wants to participate in next year's Spring Festival, they are from the same country, it is better to let his eldest son have more contacts with An Huahao, thinking that the two have something to say.

Du Zhongjing's eldest son, Du Yuanjun, had long heard from the little maid that there were two guests in the house today, saying that they were from his grandfather's hometown and received by the master himself.

Immediately I knew who it was, and my grandfather mentioned it in a letter a few days ago, and my father said at that time that if someone arrived, let me follow the newly baked uncle and uncle to study hard.

At that moment, he guessed that his father would definitely have to ask him to go to the front yard to meet the guests, so he hurriedly asked the little maid to change the clothes of the guests, and sure enough, someone came to call him after a while.

When they arrived at the flower hall in the front yard and greeted each other, Du Zhongjing waved his hand and asked his eldest son to take An Huahao to the courtyard for a walk, he wanted to investigate whether this little junior sister was really as his father said in his letter.

Although An Huahao was a little worried, he didn't say much, just glanced at Mei Xiaotong, and got up and went out behind Du Yuanjun.

Leaving Mei Xiaotong alone, Du Zhongjing first asked her what she had learned and how long she had been studying.

Mei Xiaotong answered one by one, and Du Zhongjing first spot-checked the content that Mei Xiaotong had learned and memorized, but there were no mistakes or omissions, which showed that he was attentive, and he was a little satisfied in his heart.

Just ask Mei Xiaotong if there is anything she doesn't understand?

Mei Xiaotong hesitated for a moment, but Du Zhongjing looked at it in his eyes and encouraged: "If there is anything you don't understand, just say it." ”

Mei Xiaotong only then told me about saving Xiaoqi on the road.

Du Zhongjing's face was relaxed, and his expression slowly became serious, and later, he was a little cautious beyond words.

After Mei Xiaotong finished speaking, he looked at Mei Xiaotong for a long time before saying, "Stretch out your hand, I'll give you a pulse." ”

Mei Xiaotong obediently stretched out her wrist.

Du Zhongjing closed his eyes and checked his pulse for a long time, his face did not show any sound, and he only asked in a deep voice: "How did you come up with the idea of using a burnt casket?" ”

Mei Xiaotong replied honestly: "As soon as I memorized it in the middle of the day, I mentioned that typhoid fever patients are not cured for a long time, and if they are dispersed with this, they will be cured." Besides, there was a shortage of clothes and medicine on the ship at that time, and I couldn't go to the village or the store, so I just gave it a try-"

Du Zhongjing grimaced and said sharply: "You have only memorized a few medical skills, and you are so bold that you dare to treat people?" What if something goes wrong? What should I do if I can't cure it? Have you thought about it? ”

Mei Xiaotong nodded: "I've thought about it!" But at that time, people's lives were at stake, and he was not the only one

people, but a ship full of thirty or forty human lives. I also thought that if it can be cured, everyone can live, and if it can't be cured, then I will do my best. I can't just watch people die, can I? ”

The corners of Du Zhongjing's mouth curled, and he quickly pursed it again, with a straight face: "You are a taboo in practicing medicine, and you have never been a teacher, so you dare to use medicine indiscriminately!" Thinking that you are young and ignorant, and you have not caused a big disaster, you will be punished for copying the typhoid theory ten times, do you have any opinions? ”

Mei Xiaotong flattened her mouth, raised her head aggrievedly, and looked at Du Zhongjing, if this was Imperial Doctor Du, she would definitely be coquettish and cute to coax Imperial Doctor Du to punish her for copying a few times.

It's a pity that this is Taiyi Du's son, his senior brother, who met for the first time, and later wanted to let the senior brother teach him more, so he couldn't bargain with the senior brother for punishing himself for the first time, wouldn't it be a bad first impression?

So I honestly agreed: "No opinion." Although Du Zhongjing's face was stiff, his tone softened: "That's okay, hand it over to me after copying it a year ago, and I'll give you a few more notes in a while, you can take it back and take a good look." ”

Mei Xiaotong nodded hurriedly, notes, this is a good thing, what is the theory of typhoid fever copied ten times?

Du Zhongjing looked at the sky: "Okay, it's almost noon, you and Chongjin stay for lunch, and I'll take you to see your sister-in-law and nephew!" ”

As he spoke, he got up and motioned for Mei Xiaotong to follow.

Mei Xiaotong touched her purse, she asked Mrs. Qi before she came, she knew who the Du family was, this first meeting, you can't be rude, just send it out, the rest should be enough, right?

The news in the backyard had already been obtained, and this Du Zhongjing brought people all the way, and the maids and women he met on the side of the road all bowed and saluted, and then retreated to the side.

Although curious, Mei Xiaotong's eyes are all vague.

As soon as I entered the backyard, a beautiful maid wearing a red brocade jacket, a fox fur vest, and white piping trim on the front sleeves greeted me with a smile: "The master is back, the lady and the second son are in the back room——"

As he spoke, he glanced at Mei Xiaotong: "Master, this lady is the lady of the Mei family?" ”

Du Zhongjing's attitude towards the maid was not bad, and he nodded: "I'll bring my junior sister to meet Madame." ”

The maid's smile became more attentive, and she hurriedly opened the curtain in front of her, and invited the two into the house.

As soon as I entered the house, a warm fragrance with heat came to my face, and the room was full of brilliance, and the fragrance of fat powder was mixed together, so that people's eyes could not be opened at once.

Before he came back to his senses, he heard a gentle female voice: "Master? This is the little sister that our old lady received? ”

Mei Xiaotong followed the voice and looked over, and a woman of medium stature stood up, about thirty years old, with a gentle expression, because she was in the inner room, she was wearing homely clothes, her hair was only pulled, and two jade hairpins were inserted, her temperament was like water, and she looked very comfortable and pleasing to the eye.

This should be Du Zhongjing's wife, Yan's.

While talking, one

came forward, let Du Zhongjing sit down, and personally took the tea from the hand of the maid next to him and presented it to Du Zhongjing.

Du Zhongjing bowed his head and looked at Mei Xiaotong: "This is your sister-in-law, if you have any troubles and difficulties in the future, just tell your sister-in-law, don't see outside." ”

At the same time, he said to Yan's family: "Ming Niang, the little junior sister and their family have just arrived in the capital, there is a lot of inconvenience, as a sister-in-law, you have to know more and take care of it——"

Before the words fell, Yan Mingniang said softly: "Master, please rest assured, I have sent someone to clean up the Wenjing Courtyard, all the colors are complete, the junior sister and they can move in today, and everyone will live together in the future, and I will have more people to talk to." ”

As he spoke, he stepped forward, held Mei Xiaotong's hand, and after the two saluted, they sat down with her hand in hand.

Mei Xiaotong only felt that this Yan Mingniang's hand was warm and soft, really like a warm fragrant nephrite.

The maid who had just served tea on the side made new tea again, and when she heard this, she couldn't help but smile and said: "No, since our lady received the letter from the old lady and the old lady, she began to clean up the Jing Courtyard, and she personally went to inspect it a few days ago, and she was more attentive than cleaning up our eldest young master's yard." ”

Before Du Zhongjing could speak, Yan Mingniang took a sip: "You talk a lot!" ”

As he spoke, he turned his head and grabbed Mei Xiaotong's hand, and explained: "Senior sister, don't be careful, I'm a girl, this is a good thing for me, I hope that my sister will confess to me well where my mother is, so that my mother can know my heart——"

Mei Xiaotong always felt that something was wrong when she heard this, so she only smiled and said nothing.

Over there, Du Zhongjing spoke: "No need, junior sister, they have already booked a yard at Yuelai Inn, and it is not far from our house, so it is convenient to come and go." You might as well ask someone to find out if there is a suitable yard nearby, see if it is sold or rented, and let the junior sister's family live with peace of mind. Senior sister, they are new to the city, and they don't know the market here, so you have to worry about it. ”

Hearing this, Mei Xiaotong felt that Yan Mingniang's hand holding her suddenly tightened, and then quickly relaxed again.

Yan Mingniang showed a look of surprise: "When my junior sister arrives at our house, it's like going back to her house, why do you want to go outside to live outside?" Besides, my yard is all cleaned up, wouldn't it be just right to move in directly. What's the need, just give an order, our family still lacks this bit of silver? Why be outside, it's inconvenient everywhere? ”

"What's more, at the end of this year, where is there a suitable house for a while, it's better to move in first, and it's not too late to make plans when spring begins?"

Mei Xiaotong only looked at Du Zhongjing.

Du Zhongjing shook his head and put down the teacup: "What Ming Niang said is also true, at the end of this year, it is difficult to find a house." When Ming'er comes back, he knows a lot of people outside, so let him find out. I really can't find a suitable house, I remember that my mother seemed to give us a small yard with two entrances, it is better to clean up, let the junior sister and them move in, and you can't be in the inn for the New Year. ”

Yan Mingniang's face remained unchanged, and she said with a smile: "What the master said is the yard of Mao'er Alley?" The place is close to the street, although it is convenient, but it is too noisy. I thought that my sister must have a quieter house in order to study with peace of mind, right? So it's a little inappropriate, and the yard hasn't been inhabited for years, and even if you really want to live, you have to renovate it. ”

"I'm to blame for this, I just thought that my sister's family must be living in our house, but I didn't think about it so much. Senior sister, don't worry, I'll let the steward go outside to find out carefully. ”

said and looked at Mei Xiaotong apologetically.

Mei Xiaotong smiled on her face, but withdrew her hand without a trace, picked up the teacup and drank tea, hiding her eyes for a while, before she smiled: "Then I have to bother my sister-in-law, if my sister-in-law helps us find a suitable house, but it helps us a lot, I will definitely seal a big red envelope to thank my sister-in-law when the time comes!" ”

In a word, it amused Yan Mingniang, covered her mouth with a handkerchief and laughed for a while, before she said angrily: "Our junior sister has a clever mouth, okay, sister-in-law is waiting for your red envelope." ”

After talking with a smile for a while, Yan Mingniang suddenly remembered, "Oh, look at me, I was so happy to see the little junior sister, I forgot it for a while——"

As he spoke, he hurriedly turned his head and ordered: "Let the second young master come out to meet the guests." ”

The girl who had just interjected hurriedly went into the inner room, and after a while, led a little boy of five or six years old out.

This little boy looks more like Yan Mingniang, with red lips and white teeth, and he pretends to be old-fashioned, looking like he is unspeakably embarrassed.

(End of chapter)