latelenovela Chapter 92 Joy on the Banks of the Qinhuai River
Chapter 92 Joy on the Banks of the Qinhuai River
The young pimp, all smiles, led the man to a private room on the third floor.
Upon entering, there were more than a dozen women.
One of them, who was older and dressed more elegantly, was probably the madam.
Upon seeing someone enter, he immediately greeted them with a smile.
As soon as Wu Shishuai entered the room, his face turned bright red, and he quickly retreated outside.
"Young Master, please, please just call me if you need anything!"
"Young Master?"
The madam covered her face with a silk handkerchief and chuckled softly.
It's normal that they noticed.
"May I ask your surname, young doctor?"
"No need for formalities, my surname is Mu."
"I heard from Ruyan Rushui that after using the prescription given by Mr. Mu, she felt much better."
The madam straightened her expression and said softly:
"I have some old health problems."
"I'd also trouble you, Doctor Mu, to take a look at me as well."
"Alright, um, please sit down, my lady."
I wonder if the ladies have told you about my consultation fee and the fact that they only wrote prescriptions but didn't dispense the medicine?
One more thing:
During the period when I prescribe medicine, you must administer the medicine according to my prescription without any mistakes or omissions!
When I went for a follow-up appointment, it was found that the diagnosis had not been made according to my instructions.
I am not knowledgeable enough to treat this person, so I will not treat him further!
If you understand and have no objections to the consultation fee, we can begin the treatment.
"I understand! I understand!"
"Don't worry, Dr. Mu!"
Mu Huaisheng then took out the pulse pad.
"Which lady would like to go first?"
Would you please go first, my lady?
Please sit down so I can take your pulse.
The madam first gave him ten taels of silver, then sat down to have his pulse taken.
When the madam was young, she must have come from a poor family.
My body suffered from years of overwork and lacked proper care.
She lost several more children and didn't take good care of herself afterwards.
I have many problems with my physical functions and gynecological health.
Mu Huaisheng explained everything, and the madam nodded repeatedly.
He wiped away his tears with a handkerchief and sighed:
"I've finally met a miracle doctor."
He prescribed medicine for the madam, both for internal and external use.
The plan, along with medicinal diets and regular exercise, was meticulously planned and written down.
Next, other girls came to have their pulses checked.
They had similar symptoms, so I prescribed oral and topical medications, along with dietary and nutritional adjustments and exercise.
During another free clinic, many girls from brothels were present.
After the ten-day treatment at Yuehonglou, Mu Huaisheng was surrounded by girls from the banks of the Qinhuai River.
The madam of Yuehonglou asked Mu Huaisheng to come for a follow-up consultation, and he changed the prescription and the accompanying medicinal diet for her.
For those who needed further medication, the consultation fee was collected.
For those who don't need medication, the consultation fee has been refunded.
Seeing this, the madam's eyes flickered slightly, and she sincerely said:
"I really don't know how to thank Doctor Mu. I would like to host a banquet to invite Doctor Mu. Would you do me the honor?"
After saying that, he seemed to remember something else.
"Please forgive me, Doctor Mu. I was being impetuous."
"I forgot for a moment..."
As he spoke, he lightly slapped his own mouth with his hand.
Mu Huaisheng guessed that she remembered she was a woman and it was inconvenient for her to come to a brothel.
He smiled and said frankly:
"It's alright, my wife, you don't need to do that."
I've long heard that the Qinhuai River is famous for its beautiful women and talented people, and I'd love to see it for myself.
However, the banquet should be private, not too extravagant, and without alcohol.
I can give the girl who needed acupuncture last time another treatment.
Upon hearing this, the madam's eyes showed a hint of sincerity, and she readily agreed.
On that day, Mu Huaisheng greeted Pingbo and then went to the banquet.
Pingbo knew that she had been somewhat depressed ever since Xiao Qianyan left.
Although she was a woman, she was born into poverty and had always been struggling to make ends meet.
She also never followed the rules for women.
After thinking about it, I gave the instructions:
"Absolutely no alcohol; just eat and enjoy some entertainment."
"Little Wu, you must take good care of your family master."
"Yes! Don't worry, Uncle Ping."
"Don't worry, Uncle Ping!"
Upon arriving at Yuehonglou, the familiar fragrance became even stronger.
The girls were all graceful and charming, their movements accompanied by the tinkling of their jewelry.
The madam arranged for her to stay in a private room on the second floor facing the lobby.
The view is excellent; you can see the entire performance on the first floor.
The private rooms next to it, where you can't see the performance, are larger.
However, all of them come with beds.
Each private room allows you to choose a girl to perform.
The madam would occasionally come to check on things, and when she came in, she saw:
Doctor Mu was leaning against the window looking out when a pipa player was playing and singing in the hall.
The soft, melodious Wu dialect is intoxicating.
Mu Huaisheng held the tea, his eyes full of curiosity and admiration.
The tall, one-eyed man next to him—Martial Arts Master—sat upright.
He stared intently at the dishes on the table, occasionally taking a bite or two.
"This humble servant has come to see if there is anything the sir still needs."
"Thank you, Madam Wu, we have everything we need."
"The one playing right now is our Red Rock Girl."
How was your playing?
"I don't understand the sounds of traditional Chinese string and wind instruments, but when the girl opens her mouth to sing, it makes my bones go weak."
It's expected to be good~
Don't tell me~
Our husband really understood.
"Sir, you eat first. I'll go and look after the other places!"
"Please, Madam Wu, make yourself at home."
Madam: I never imagined that one day I would hear someone call me 'Madam Wu'.
My mood has improved!
After a while, the pipa music ended, and a subtle fragrance filled the entire hall.
Two beautiful young women, holding soft gauze, took off into the air.
Dressed in light silk robes and holding small fans, they danced gracefully in the air, coordinating their movements.
Just as Mu Huaisheng was lost in his reverie, the madam entered.
They even brought in the beautiful woman who had just been playing the pipa.
"Sir~ Miss Hongyao says, in gratitude for your disregard for worldly conventions and your treatment of our patients, she has come to play a song for you~"
The madam spoke with a smile.
Mu Huaisheng was both surprised and delighted:
Huh? ? ? There's such a good thing?
"It would be my pleasure, then I'll have to trouble you, young lady."
Mu Huaisheng: My ears are pregnant.
Tea doesn't intoxicate, people intoxicate themselves.
When the piece ended, Mu Huaisheng was curious about how someone could play it so beautifully.
Hong Yao covered her mouth and smiled softly, saying gently:
"Sir, would you like to learn from me?"
Okay~
Mu Huaisheng became interested.
The room was transformed from a space for listening to pipa music to a space for learning pipa music.
The beautiful woman taught with gentle smiles and soft words, and Mu Huaisheng learned with a joyful heart.
At this moment, Mu Huaisheng couldn't even remember who Xiao Qianyan was.
The performance went on late into the night, and the partygoers were about to leave.
Those who booked an overnight session should continue in their rooms.
Madam Wu entered with a beaming smile:
"I have met Doctor Mu many times, but seeing Doctor Mu today is the first time I have ever truly smiled."
After saying this, he added seriously:
"If Doctor Mu doesn't mind that we're dirty, you can come over in the evenings whenever you have free time."
"Red Sway Girl is a pure courtesan, let her keep you company~"
"I wonder how much silver the girl Hongyao charges for entertaining guests with drinks and singing all night?"
"What a coincidence, it's also ten taels!"
"Haha, so today is a banquet hosted by Madam Wu~"
When I come again in the future, I will choose the girl myself. I hope that Madam Wu will save the girl for me.
The madam knew that Doctor Mu had servants and should not lack money, so she readily complied.
The next day, when they were reporting on the findings they had gathered, Pingbo sighed as he looked at Mu Huaisheng's condition.
"Huai Sheng~"
You're not short of money, why don't you go for a walk tonight to clear your head?
Don't worry, we won't utter a single word about it.
"I've almost finished preparing the food supplies; we just need to wait for their arrival soon."
Upon hearing this, Mu Huaisheng went off to relax again.
In the private room, a few side dishes cost two ounces each, and a red wine dish cost ten ounces. We also spent the whole evening learning to play and sing the pipa.
So, Mu Huaisheng would see patients during the day and go to Dianhongyao at night to learn to play the pipa and sing.
Mu Huaisheng: The money earned in the brothel was spent in the brothel.
I'm so happy!
A dozen days later, Pingbo informed us that we could proceed to the next location, as the results in Yingtian were excellent.
Pingbo told them to transport the grain back first.
They traveled from Yingtian to Suzhou to wait for the others to join them.
After procuring grain in Suzhou, they bypassed the capital of the Great Liang Kingdom, Shangjing, and headed towards Xijiang from Ning'an Prefecture.
Within the Great Hao Kingdom, after each household had received two or more batches of grain, they returned home.
The emperor immediately issued an edict:
Except in harsh, cold regions, practical people were sent to supervise the autumn planting.
In addition, the troops were divided into two groups:
The emperor dispatched two princes, along with the Vice Minister of Revenue, to the Great Liang Kingdom to purchase grain.
The two countries were already on friendly terms, so the Great Liang Kingdom was aware of the disaster that had befallen the Great Hao Kingdom.