One of the few wealthy businessmen appeared in the capital. In just a few years, she opened shops all over the country, including not only medicine shops, but also pawn shops, jade shops, trading houses, and salt roads across the country and neighboring countries.
Not only is she extremely wealthy, she is also kind-hearted. Whenever people in trouble come to her, she will help them without hesitation. This has also led to some people with bad intentions taking the opportunity to take advantage of her.
At the door of a large drug store in the capital, there were several women in tattered clothes standing. Although their clothes were dirty and their faces were covered with dirt, their spirits were very cheerful.
Su Dazhou was standing at the door trying to comfort him.
"You've come here five times this month. Go back! I can't help you if you do this."
"We must not starve to death when we go back. My youngest son is still waiting for me to buy rice to cook. The princess is kind-hearted. Please help us one more time."
"Yes, the princess's family has a big business and its business is spread all over the country. Please help us again."
"If you really can't, just give us some rice, otherwise my whole family will be hungry."
"Well, we just had some porridge in the morning, and we still don't know what to eat for lunch."
"..."
The sounds of these people begging filled Dazhou's ears. His brows were furrowed and his face was ugly. He had already told the princess that some people were not worthy of pity, but she refused to listen. Now it's better.
With the help of the princess, some already lazy people have developed the habit of stretching out their clothes, and even the whole family has to rely on the princess’s financial aid to survive. What should we do?
These people were messing around here, unable to be beaten or scolded. The princess had also warned that anyone who came to beg for food was not allowed to return empty-handed. However, Dazhou ordered someone to give each of them two steamed buns, and they did not
Not satisfied, not wanting to leave, even wanting more.
Just when Dazhou was running around in panic, Su Muer and Liu Ye were standing not far away, watching.
Her face looked a little solemn, "Liu Ye, are there many cases like this?"
Liu Ye pursed her lips and nodded, "Many, there are often people like this coming. They are very lazy now and don't want to work anymore. There are rumors in the community that people who don't want to work and don't want to go hungry can go to any restaurant opened by the princess.
A store that guarantees you can take food and take it with you.”
"Is this true for other shops as well?"
"That's probably the case. The princess has been busy lately, so she hasn't noticed this. This has been going on for two years. The shopkeepers of various shops have also mentioned it to the princess. Has she forgotten?"
Speaking of this, Su Mu'er remembered that some shopkeepers from various places had actually mentioned this to her. They called these people wolves who didn't have enough to eat. It seems that there is some truth in the saying that people are insufficient and snakes swallow elephants.
"Let's go over and have a look."
After finishing her words, she strode forward, followed closely by Liu Ye.
Nowadays, Su Muer has become a calm and sophisticated person. Ever since the day she traveled through time, she has never behaved like a little girl.
Although Ye Shihan repeatedly begged her not to be too tired, she couldn't stay idle. People in ancient times had such easy money. If she didn't make more, she would feel sorry for herself in this life.
The women in front of the shop were still shouting and yelling, and Da Zhou was still scratching his head angrily. When he looked up and saw Su Mu'er, he suddenly felt reassured.
He quickly came up to him and bowed to salute.
"princess……"
When they heard that the princess was coming, these women immediately became energetic. They all came over and bowed to Su Muer.
"Princess Jixiang. Didn't the princess give an order that all the people in the shops under your name are not allowed to ignore the people who come to beg for money, but the shopkeeper of this shop doesn't do what you said."
"Yes, isn't he ignoring you, Princess? Princess, you must punish him well."
"That's right, look at it, he just gave us two steamed buns. These two steamed buns are enough for everything, but they are not enough for me to eat alone. Not to mention that I have a family to support."
"Yes, I see that most of the money you prepared for poor people like us in your shop was stolen by this person. Princess, you should check it carefully."
"..."
The reports of these women left Dazhou standing aside at a loss. He looked at them helplessly and wanted to explain, but he couldn't.
Su Muer glanced at everyone with sharp eyes, then raised her hands and pressed down,
"Don't worry, now I have a few questions to ask my shopkeeper, please be quiet for a while."
Hearing what she said, the women raised their heads and looked proud, as if they could see Dazhou being scolded soon.
Su Muer looked sideways at Dazhou and asked seriously:
"Dazhou, tell me, why are these people so dissatisfied with you?"
Dazhou sighed helplessly, cupped his hands and said:
"Back to the princess, they have come five times this month. Each time they are not willing to ask for a few steamed buns, half a bag of rice, or some copper coins. They always provide support like this. We can't afford it, and this situation doesn't stop.
How many of them are there?"
Su Muer nodded slightly and asked sharply again,
"I told you that you can help these poor people, but I didn't let you continue to help them endlessly. Have you forgotten our original intention? We are here to help others, not to let these people develop lazy habits. Do you know your guilt?"
Hearing this, the women who were not so proud just now were dumbfounded. They looked at each other and hurriedly stepped forward to please.
"Princess, we were wrong. We shouldn't be dissatisfied. Next time we come, just give us some steamed buns."
Su Mu'er sneered lightly at the corner of her mouth,
"I just want to help those who need help. I don't want to help these people who are like parasites who rely on others to support the sea and are too lazy to make money. So from today on, no matter which store, if anyone needs help, then come to the store
Those who work are given fifty copper coins a day, and those who don't work are not allowed to be given a single steamed bun."
When Dazhou heard this, he nodded hastily. He finally no longer had to be forced by these people, and he finally let go.
These women were still standing there blankly. Before, they could get steamed buns and rice for free, but now they can't even get steamed buns without exerting any energy. They thought they could get more by complaining to the princess, but who would have thought that this would be the result.
, this is really a waste of money.
Leaving these words behind, she walked into the drug store, Dazhou following closely behind.
This medicine shop is the largest in the capital and also has the best business. Dazhou has handed over the collection of medicinal materials to Juanzi. Su Muer can also trust him to take care of this medicine shop. Over the years, this medicine shop has been
Although the drug store helped many people who couldn't afford medicine, they also made a lot of money because the medicinal materials they purchased were cheap.
After walking around in a circle, Su Muer sat down directly on a chair, and the waiter hurriedly handed over the tea.
She picked up the tea cup and took a sip while asking:
"Has the money owed to your family been paid off?"
"I've paid it off, I've paid it back. I just paid the last part a few days ago. Now Juanzi and I feel relieved."
Su Muer nodded happily,
"This is best. Now that the family's debts have been paid off, you can also let Juanzi, the two children and Uncle Hongshan come to the city. It's time for the two children to enter school. You can't keep dividing them."
Hearing this, Dazhou scratched his head in embarrassment,
"No, no one will take care of them now that they are here. The business of collecting medicinal materials is also a profitable business. It would be a pity to throw them away. Besides, the people are waiting for us to collect the medicinal materials."
"You can leave this job to others. Juanzi can also come to your medicine shop to help when she goes to the city. Otherwise, it will be inconvenient for you to travel back and forth between the two places alone."
Dazhou pondered for a while and then nodded,
"Okay, I listen to the princess, and I will go back to pick them up after I get settled here."
Su Mu'er nodded slightly and looked around the drug store again.
At this time, a person rushed in. This person looked panicked and fell to his knees directly after entering the store.
"Please princess, please save my father."
Su Mu'er took a look at the person who came. He was pale and thin, and seemed to be caused by long-term malnutrition.
"How do you know I'm the princess?"
The visitor was nervous for a moment and then said:
"I just heard someone said that the princess is here, so I came to try my luck."
Su Mu'er didn't ask further, but asked:
"What happened to your dad?"
At this time, the boy anxiously wiped the sweat from his forehead.
"My father doesn't know what's going on. He went to see several doctors, but they all kicked us out. I really had no choice, so I came to see the princess. I hope the princess can be merciful and save my father."
"Where is he?"
The boy pointed outside, "He is at home. No one is willing to come to the doctor for treatment, so I came to ask the princess to give me some medicine. Can I come to the princess to work for the medicine later?"
Seeing the boy's eager eyes, Su Muer nodded directly,
"You can tell me what medicinal materials I need."
The boy hesitated for a moment, then shook his head,
"I don't know what's wrong with my father, so I don't know what medicinal ingredients I need. Just ask the princess to give me some."
These words made Su Muer's face full of doubts. She was not sure whether what this person said was true or false, so she said to Dazhou:
"Dazhou, take Hu Langzhong to his home and see if he can help with any medicinal materials he needs."
Hu Langzhong is a doctor commonly used in medicine shops. He can also be regarded as a doctor who cooperates with medicine shops. The medical fees for his visits are paid by the medicine shops in Dazhou. These patients who need medicines will also be sent to Dazhou.
They buy it from the herbal medicine shop, so they have a mutually beneficial relationship.
Da Zhou responded and left with the thin man. Before leaving, the man gave Su Mu'er a meaningful look. This look made her feel something different, and the corners of his mouth were actually...
There is a smile that goes unnoticed.
She always felt that there was something wrong with this man, but she couldn't tell what the problem was.
After sending Dazhou and the man away, she took Liuye to visit other shops. This was something she had to do every day. Firstly, it saved her from the boredom of staying in the house. Secondly, there were some things in these shops.
If the shopkeeper can't handle it, she should handle it.
After all, she is the princess, who in the capital dares not to give her some face.
"Princess, you've been around all morning. It's time to go back. You promised Ziru to have lunch with him."
After Liuye reminded her, Su Muer remembered that Ziru was coming with her when she came out, so she agreed to go back to accompany him at noon, and he agreed to wait at home.
Thinking of this, she nodded, "Okay, go back home."
Just as she was about to walk towards the palace, someone hurried over.
"Princess, Princess, it's not good."
The person who came was none other than Liu Xiaoer, the clerk from Dazhou Pharmacy. Su Muer's heart skipped a beat when he was frightened, and she immediately asked:
"What happened?"
"Just now the shopkeeper and Hu Langzhong came back and said... that the patient had tuberculosis. Hu Langzhong was so frightened that he went home and closed his hospital. What should we do?"
tuberculosis?
When Liu Ye heard these two words, she covered her mouth and exclaimed,
"Oh my god, this disease is contagious. Will Dazhou be okay?"
Liu Xiaoer shook his head fearfully,
"I don't know yet, but Dazhou has washed his hands several times when he went back and threw away all the clothes on his hands."
Su Mu'er had a bad premonition when she heard this. No wonder the thin man's eyes were a little strange. It turned out that his father had tuberculosis. No wonder other doctors refused to treat him.
Thinking of this, she said to Liu Ye:
"Hurry back to your home and find someone to inform the prince in the military camp. I will go to the drug store now to ask about the situation."
After saying this, she hurried to the medicine shop with Liu Xiaoer, while Liu Ye ran directly back to the palace.
When Dazhou saw Su Muer entering the medicine shop, he hurriedly raised his hands to stop him.
"Princess, don't come here, don't come here."
Su Muer frowned and looked at him. Although he was only wearing a thin undershirt at this time, he was still sweating profusely. It seemed that he was very nervous.
"Dazhou, have you been in contact with that patient?"
Dazhou shook his head, "No, Hu Langzhong just entered the room and took one look and rushed out."
"It doesn't matter that you haven't stayed in the same space with the patient for a long time. It won't be so easy to infect."
"But we came into contact with the man who came to see the doctor. Strangely enough, after he took us to the place, he disappeared. We were afraid that he had also contracted tuberculosis."
Speaking of that man, Su Muer's eyes once again showed the strange smile he had before leaving.
Did he do it on purpose?
Thinking of this, she said to Dazhou:
"This matter cannot be taken lightly. You should try not to go out now, and also inform Hu Langzhong not to contact others. I will go back and discuss it with the prince."
After saying this, she hurriedly left the pharmacy.
Ye Shihan, who was in the military camp, did not dare to neglect the news. He took Liu Hai back to the palace without stopping.
When Su Muer returned to the palace, Ziru was waiting at the gate. When he saw her coming back, he excitedly greeted her.
"Mom, you are finally back. My children have been waiting impatiently for you."
Su Mu'er stepped forward to pick him up and walked towards the house while muttering,
"The baby is so heavy now, and my mother won't be able to hold it in another two years."
"It doesn't matter. When the time comes, will the child hug his mother?"
"Okay, where is sister Xin'er?"
"She went home, and her godmother said that her godfather missed her and asked her to go back and stay for two days. Originally, my godmother wanted to take me there, but I didn't agree, and my grandma couldn't bear to leave me."
While talking, Mrs. Zeng hurriedly ran outside and muttered,
"You kid, why did you run out in the blink of an eye? You scared grandma to death."
Ziru muttered and stuck out his tongue, "Ziru went to wait for mother to kiss her. Ziru misses mother's kiss."
Su Mu'er frowned and tapped the tip of his nose, and asked with some displeasure,
"You can't sneak out next time, you know? Can't you make grandma worry like this? Grandma is already old. What if she is worried that something is wrong with you?"
Hearing what his mother said, Ziru quickly stretched out his arms and got into grandma's arms.
"Grandma, I'm sorry. Ziru won't scare you next time."
Mrs. Zeng struggled to hold her son in her arms and nodded lovingly, "Good boy..."
"Come down, Ziru, grandma can't hold you anymore."
"It's okay, I can hold it, but if I can't hold this old bone, what's the use of keeping it here?"
"Mom, please don't say that. You are of great use. Without you, how can we worry about our children when we go out?"
"Mu'er, it's my blessing to have you and Shihan taking care of my old bones. I can still find a grandson when I'm dying. Ziru is my lifeblood. If you don't
If you ask me to look after him, I will die of suffocation."
"Mom, Ziru can't live without you now. Look how close he is to you."
"Ziru is the most well-behaved. He is grandma's well-behaved baby."
The three people walked inside while talking. At this time, Ye Shihan also hurried back from the outside. Seeing this, Su Muer asked Mrs. Zeng to take the children to eat first. She, Ye Shihan and Liu Hai came to the main hall of the palace.
Before sitting down, Ye Shihan couldn't wait to ask:
"I heard that someone has tuberculosis?"
Su Muer nodded solemnly, "Yes, and it's very strange. His son seems to have come to our pharmacy specially, so I think we should discuss this matter carefully."
Liu Hai frowned and echoed:
"This matter is definitely not a trivial matter. If this tuberculosis spreads in the capital, it will be fatal."
Ye Shihan also nodded solemnly,
"Liu Hai, go and notify Shuntian Mansion immediately and seal off the house of the person who has tuberculosis and not let anyone in or out. Then investigate all the people who have come into contact with him and seal them all together. This disease must not be spread outside."
Liu Hai hurriedly ran out after hearing this.
He turned to look at Su Mu'er again, "Madam, if you know some medical skills, can this disease be cured?"
Su Muer pondered for a while, then breathed a sigh of relief.
"There is a cure, but the disease has been hidden for a long time and is not easy to detect. Once discovered, it is already too late. Therefore, prevention of this disease is more important than treatment."
"In that case, please ask my wife to prepare some medicinal materials to treat this disease in case it is needed in case of emergency."
Su Mu'er nodded slightly and looked at him with hesitation.
"Madam, do you have anything to say?"
"have."
She hesitated for a moment but couldn't help but said:
"I always feel that this thing is a bit strange. The person who came to the drug store looking for help looked very strange. Do you think he might have done this on purpose?"
"What do you mean? This person is deliberately trying to spread this disease?"
"I don't know. Let's find that person first. He has the most contact with the patient. According to Dazhou's report, he has left the patient's home and is missing. I don't know if he is looking for a way to cure his father.