"It's difficult!" Doctor Zhao sighed: "This disease is difficult to treat in the first place, and now it has been delayed for a long time. Even if it is delayed with medication, it will only take a year or two."
"I don't dare to say it in front of you. When you go back, you can persuade the girl and make preparations in advance!"
This preparation naturally refers to the funeral. Su Ziji felt a little uncomfortable and nodded: "I understand."
As he was talking, he had already arrived at Ye's Bookshop. Suddenly he looked at the intersection farther away and saw a man talking and pointing. Because he was far away, his face was hard to distinguish, but he could still see it. This was Tan An looked over at this time.
"hateful!"
Although he knew that Ye Weihan's illness had nothing to do with Tan An, Su Ziji felt disgusted with this man for the first time. He took a cold look and led Mr. Zhao into the bookstore and closed the door.
"Tan An, the inspection is over, it's time to go back and deliver the work." A businessman who was traveling with him saw that Tan An was still looking at him with disdain in his heart, but with a smile on his face, he persuaded: "Why, are you still thinking about the girl from the Ye family? It's not me, The Ye family girl obviously has no interest in you, so why bother with her?"
"Besides, you're just the daughter of a run-down bookstore owner. Now you're a serious economic official. There's no girl the neighborhood wants, so why hang her on a tree like her?"
Shizu of the Great Wei Dynasty restored the system of integrating officials and local staff in the previous dynasty. Although in the Great Zheng Dynasty, officials and local staff were separated and their status declined, they were not yet considered "low-level servants" and were serious and promising professions.
Tan An's father had meritorious service, and he squeezed into public office at a young age. He was so envious that he killed others.
Tan An was unwilling to give in and touched the iron ruler: "Just because she doesn't agree, it doesn't mean she won't agree in the future. Just watch, I will definitely marry her!"
"Bah! I really don't understand good people! I obviously have a crush on Tong Sheng. Maybe I will wait to be a scholar in the future. How can I be willing to marry you?" The two separated at the intersection and looked at Tan An's back. This person always looked at Tan An. An was a little displeased with the tolerance, spat on the ground, and sneered.
Public positions are limited, and if Tan An squeezes out one spot, there will naturally be no more for others.
Unaware that he had become someone else's talking point, Ye Buhui's heart was hanging in a knot. He was standing beside the bed with red eyes, watching Doctor Zhao diagnosing Ye Weihan's pulse.
When Mr. Zhao stood up, she immediately asked: "Uncle Zhao, how is my father's condition?"
"I'll make a prescription and take it for a few days. I'll take a look later." Doctor Zhao sighed, not speaking too directly in front of the patient, so he spoke vaguely.
But the words made Ye Buhui realize something. When he got outside, he saw Doctor Zhao writing a prescription. Su Ziji took the prescription to grab the medicine. Ye Buhui asked: "Uncle Zhao, tell me the truth. I Is dad's illness serious?"
"Mr. Ye's illness has been a few years old, or he caught a cold in winter, and is now a little serious. It is unlikely to be cured. If he takes medicine well and pays attention to maintenance, he may be fine."
Doctor Zhao only planned to let Su Ziji secretly hint to the little girl, but he did not say anything.
Ye Buhui felt a little relieved, sniffed, wiped away his tears with the back of his hand, and whispered: "Thank you, I will trouble you more in the future."
"It's easy to say. Don't be anxious. You have to take good care of this illness." Doctor Zhao also felt a little pity for this young and strong girl, and his tone softened.
When Su Ziji came back, he saw Ye Buhui who had returned to normal and was talking to Ye Weihan.
"Su Ziji, I'm going to make some medicine. You talk to my father!" Seeing him come back, Ye Buhui stood up, took the medicine bag, and headed to the kitchen.
Su Ziji was thoughtful, and came to his senses when Ye Weihan coughed. He hurried over and persuaded: "Uncle Ye, why are you up? Lie down quickly."
"Zi Ji, thank you for helping me today." Ye Buhui was coaxed, while Ye Weihan's face was calm, but a little gloomy. He looked at her sadly and stayed up late, saying: "Doctor won't tell me, this
I know the disease myself. I think back then, before the house was raided, the old lady in the house also had the same disease. No matter how many doctors tried to treat her, she couldn't cure it. I am lucky to have delayed it all these years."
Su Ziji was a little surprised when he heard about the house raid. Could it be that the Ye family were still officials back then?
But he didn't know where to start, so he had to say: "Don't think nonsense, the doctor said, pay attention to maintenance, and it may not be a serious problem."
"As for the busy schedule, something happened to my family. I didn't even thank you for taking care of me. Now I'm just helping you run errands. How can I deserve your words?"
This is the truth. When Su's father was in trouble, even some relatives did not dare to interact with the Su family for fear of losing money. However, the Ye family father and daughter, who were not relatives but just neighbors, often helped out. This kind of friendship has always been engraved in their hearts.
Although the original Su Ziji was a fool, he was still himself after all. He just didn't wake up and had to bear the responsibilities he deserved.
Hearing the sincerity of Su Ziji's words, Ye Weihan smiled, changed the topic, and talked about some light things. When Ye Buhui came over with the medicine, Ye Weihan said: "Buhui will take care of me here. You can go back and review your homework."
, the government examination that takes place every two years is more important for your future."
After estimating the time, he saw that it was getting late, and that Ye Weihan's condition had stabilized a bit, and there was no need for help. Su Ziji stood up and said, "Then I'll leave first. If anything happens, I will be at home or in the county."
You can find me at any time at the inn in front of you."
"Okay, that's so verbose!" Pushing Su Ziji out, seeing Su Ziji turn around and looking like he wanted to give instructions, Ye Buhui stood at the door with his hands on his hips: "Didn't you say you made an appointment with a classmate to study at night? Hurry up.
Go ahead, if you don’t want to leave, don’t leave, just stay!”
Su Ziji smiled bitterly, naturally it was difficult to agree, so he saw the little girl directly enter the bookstore and closed the door again with a bang.
"This girl is obviously worried that I will be late for the appointment and be misunderstood by my classmates, but her appearance is really..."
In modern times, such a character would be arrogant. Unfortunately, in this world, this character is not liked by people. If you encounter someone who is not a human being, you will probably suffer a lot.
"Forget it, I happen to have something to ask Yu Lu. I have to ask clearly about this matter about ghosts and gods."
"Forget it, as long as I'm with you, I'll protect her!" Thinking like this, Su Ziji didn't go home, but went directly to the inn where Yu Lu was staying temporarily: "I heard that even Zhang Sheng came, I don't know.
I don’t bring any unreadable insights, but I still have one or two articles to upgrade.”
Not far away, we saw an inn with three doors facing the street. There were seven tables in the inn, lit with candles, and guests were sitting there, eating, drinking, and discussing things.
When Su Ziji passed by, he heard something. By coincidence, it was a chess game.
"I heard that this county's chess match will be held on the boat, and there will be more people than last time. I wonder if there will be some masters?"
"Not necessarily. After all, it is just a chess match in the capital city. Although there are talents who are good at this game participating, most of them are young people. How can it be compared to the gathering of masters from the capital city?"
"Oh! That is the capital city after all. I have never been there in my whole life. If you can go to the capital to participate in a chess match, your chess skills are very good. Even if you and I are good at chess, we may not be able to participate even if we are selected as a scholar."
Su Ziji listened with a smile, and when he raised his head, he saw Yu Lu. Yu Lu was probably tired from studying, so he took a walk and yawned from time to time.
"Brother Yu, listen, do you want to take part in this chess test?"
The chess competition also has four levels: county, prefecture, province, and capital. It is also arranged before the imperial examination. Ordinary people have to fight their way to the top, but students can sign up directly. This is a preferential treatment for scholars, and there are many scholars who are good at it.
Tao, one after another participated.
Yu Lu also heard what he just said and just smiled: "My chess skills are just average. I just want to pass the time and cultivate my sentiments. Instead of participating in chess matches and wasting your efforts, it is better to concentrate on studying."
"That makes sense." Su Ziji nodded repeatedly. To specialize in one subject and achieve something, for most people, it is success.
A young girl like Ye Bugui cannot take part in the imperial examination, so taking the path of a chess player is the best way to satisfy her hobbies and support herself.