bookcurios Chapter 207: Divine Doctor Xinghan
Chapter 207: Divine Doctor Xinghan
After hearing this, Xiao Zhang suddenly realized what was going on. He nodded repeatedly, feeling extremely regretful:
"I was careless. I only cared about the exquisiteness of the tea set, but forgot that the container for storing water also needs to be treated with extra care. Thank you, Master Xinghan, for your guidance. I almost caused a disaster."
Seeing this, City Lord Gu sighed, but his tone was more tolerant and understanding: "Xiao Zhang, it is a great virtue to admit your mistakes and correct them. You must be more cautious in the future. Matters concerning the health of everyone cannot be sloppy in the slightest."
Afterwards, City Lord Gu turned to Xinghan, his eyes full of praise: "Mr. Xinghan is not only an expert in tea art, but also has a meticulous mind and is very perceptive. You are truly a blessing to our City Lord's Mansion. Thanks to you, this matter was discovered and resolved in time."
Xinghan smiled modestly and bowed in return: "Thank you for your praise, City Lord. It is our duty to protect the well-being of the people. If you need me in the future, Xinghan will do my best."
Gu Chengjin's eyes were filled with confusion and bewilderment. He looked into Xinghan's deep eyes and thought to himself:
Why did Xinghan not mention anything about Xiao Zhang's possible involvement in poisoning in front of everyone? Behind this silence, there seemed to be deeper considerations and wisdom.
Xinghan seemed to see through Gu Chengjin's thoughts, but he did not answer immediately. Instead, he chose to remain silent.
It was not until Prime Minister Hua slowly walked out of the tea room surrounded by the crowd that City Lord Gu personally saw him out the door. After some greetings and farewells, Xinghan gently pulled Gu Chengjin over and found a relatively secluded place.
"Mr. Gu, I already know what you are confused about."
Xinghan's voice was low and magnetic. He said slowly, "The reason why I didn't mention this matter in front of Prime Minister Hua was actually out of consideration for City Lord Gu and the Gu family."
Upon hearing this, Gu Chengjin frowned slightly, seeming even more confused.
Seeing this, Xinghan continued to explain:
"City Lord Gu is the leader of a region, he has great prestige, and he is extremely concerned about his reputation. If you directly expose Xiao Zhang's poisoning in front of Prime Minister Hua, although it will show your justice and sharpness, it will inevitably make City Lord Gu feel embarrassed and unhappy. Moreover, if this matter is known to outsiders, it will probably become a laughing stock, saying that City Lord Gu is not good at judging people, and it may even cause unnecessary suspicion and disputes."
"More importantly," Xinghan's tone became more serious, "If we expose the shortcomings in person, not only will City Lord Gu become suspicious of Xiao Zhang and even you and me, but he may also mistakenly think that this is a conspiracy designed by you and me to weaken his authority and trust. In the complex relationship between power and family, such misunderstandings are often more difficult to eliminate than the truth."
After hearing this, Gu Chengjin suddenly understood. He nodded slightly, expressing his admiration for Xinghan's foresight.
"Brother Xinghan, you really think things through. I was too impulsive and failed to consider the overall situation." He said sincerely, "So, how should we deal with this matter next?"
Xinghan smiled slightly, with wisdom glittering in his eyes.
"Don't worry, Mr. Gu. I have already taken care of this matter. We can discuss this with Xiao Zhang in private, let him understand his mistakes and the consequences, and promise to be more cautious in the future. At the same time, I will remind City Lord Gu to strengthen security checks in the mansion to ensure that such incidents do not happen again. As for Prime Minister Hua, we just need to maintain normalcy and don't need to mention this matter deliberately to avoid unnecessary trouble."
Hearing this, Gu Chengjin felt relieved. He looked at Xinghan with gratitude, knowing that it was a blessing for the Gu family to have such a wise and brave friend by his side.
As City Lord Gu's condition improved significantly, the entire Gu Mansion was immersed in joy.
In order to express his deep gratitude to Xinghan, his savior, City Lord Gu gave him a thousand taels of gold as a thank-you gift without hesitation.
However, facing this heavy debt of gratitude, Xinghan showed extraordinary magnanimity and a character indifferent to fame and fortune. He smiled and rejected the temptation of gold. After simply saying thank you, he happily left the Gu Mansion. At the same time, he bid farewell to the two Master Gu who came to see him off enthusiastically. He insisted on not becoming anyone's aide and maintained his independence and freedom.
During the three days away from the Gu Mansion, Xinghan continued to maintain close contact with Gu Chengjin in a unique and clever way.
Every half a day, he would write a seemingly ordinary but mysterious poem and quietly send it to Gu Chengjin. These poems are well-chosen in terms of word choice and profound in meaning, but the real beauty lies in the secret words hidden between the lines that are not easily detected.
Gu Chengjin was well aware of the profound meaning of Xinghan's move. Whenever he received a poem, he would read it carefully and extract those subtle numerical clues from it.
These numbers were like keys that opened up his hidden plans and arrangements. Following Xinghan's instructions, he connected the numbers in a specific order, gradually unraveling the various links of the chain plan, and was full of confidence and anticipation for the upcoming action.
People from outside naturally could not get into the secrets behind the poems. They only saw Gu Chengjin occasionally gazing at the poems, with deep thought and determination revealed between his brows.
Gu Chengjin understood it tacitly. He knew that this was not only a contest of wits, but also a crucial step for him to become the city lord and seek welfare for the people.
As time went by, the three-day deadline arrived.
Xinghan lay leisurely on the newly made rocking chair in the yard, waiting for his news.
After a while, the sound of horse hooves was heard, and Xinghan learned that the people from the Gu family had arrived.
After learning the purpose of the visit, Xinghan politely declined the kindness of the new city lord Gu Chengjin, and only accepted the plaque of the miracle doctor who saved the world and an ingot of silver.
The dozen or so horse-drawn carriages, loaded with all kinds of beautiful things, and the crowd that came to express their gratitude also turned their horses around and went back in dismay...
The reputation of "miracle doctor Xinghan" gradually spread among the people.
Xinghan stepped into Xingyun's courtyard and saw that it was filled with a busy and warm atmosphere. Xingyun was fully devoted to every detail of the wedding preparations, with a glow of happiness on her face, like the most brilliant flower in spring.
"Father!" Upon hearing the voice, Xingyun hurried forward, saluted Xinghan with the most respectful attitude, and carefully took the quaint bamboo backpack from his hands. His actions revealed his deep respect for his father.
"How have you been lately?" Xinghan's gaze fell gently on Xingyun's face which was filled with joy, and he couldn't help but feel a little emotional. The Xingyun in front of him seemed to be more mature and stable than before, which actually made him feel a little strange.
"Father, I am doing fine, please rest assured." Xingyun's voice was full of gratitude. "I have decided to marry Miss Hua Niao. I came here to tell you the good news and express my deep gratitude for saving my life. If it weren't for your miraculous healing, I would have died long ago, let alone enjoying the prosperity and happiness of this half of my life."
Speaking of this, a gentle glimmer flashed in Xingyun's eyes, which was a sigh for the past and an expectation for the future.
However, amidst this indescribable joy, there is also a hint of barely perceptible worry.
Just like a gentle breeze blowing across the lake, leaving behind circles of delicate ripples, one can't help but worry about the future path that the newlyweds are about to face.
Hearing this, Xinghan felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He gently patted Xingyun's shoulder, his eyes full of relief and kindness:
"Xingyun, I am very pleased to see that you are healthy and happy now. You have prepared the wedding so thoroughly, and I am relieved. But why is there such worry on your face?"