Chapter 139: Reunion in a different place
When Yang's mother was feeling depressed, she suddenly heard Miss Liu beside her say: "Mom, the old miracle doctor is here."
Mother Yang hurriedly asked: "Where is it?"
"In the painting studio opposite."
Mother Yang looked in the direction of Miss Liu's finger and saw Dr. Guo leading a handsome young man out of the painting studio of Meixiang Building.
What surprised him even more was that the old miracle doctor actually asked someone to put the gangplank on the cruise ship opposite. Apparently he knew the young man opposite and wanted to go over and have a chat with him.
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Here, Lin Yun was not surprised to see Yin's mother and Miss Piaomiao. What surprised him was that the old miracle doctor and Jia Lian were in the painting workshop of Meixiang Building.
When the two of them boarded the cruise ship along the gangplank, Lin Yun stepped forward and saluted them: "Old miracle doctor, Second Brother Lian, why are you here?"
The old miracle doctor said cheerfully: "How can I be missing out on such a grand event as choosing an oiran?"
Jia Lian laughed at the side and said: "Brother Yun, I was assigned by my father and master to come to Yangzhou to deliver a message to my uncle. I heard that there is an election for oiran here, so I came here with the old miracle doctor to have a look."
Lin Yun thought to himself that Jia Lian must have something important to do when he came to Yangzhou, but looking at his appearance, it didn't look like it was an urgent matter.
But now that there were so many people talking, he couldn't ask in detail, so he could only suppress his curiosity and introduce Feng Ziying to the two of them.
While a few people were chatting and laughing, they saw the painting studio of Yunyan Pavilion approaching. Yang's mother walked to the side of the ship and smiled at Divine Doctor Guo: "Old miracle doctor, it's been a long time since I last saw you. How is your health?"
The old miracle doctor quickly returned the favor and said, "Thanks to my mother, I am still in good health."
Mother Yang: "We Ruoxu have been thinking about you. If the old miracle doctor doesn't mind, can you come over and have a cup of hot tea?"
The old miracle doctor twisted his beard and said with a smile: "I have this intention, but I'm afraid that Miss Ruoxu is busy rehearsing and has no time to meet the guests."
"Yes, yes, the game has just started, and it's still early for us Ruoxu to take the stage."
After Yang's mother finished speaking, she looked at Lin Yun and said, "Since this young master is a good friend of the old miracle doctor, why not come over and have a cup of tea?"
Lin Yun hurriedly declined and said: "My brother has come all the way, and I want to accompany him to reminisce about old times, so I won't disturb Miss Liu."
"That's it, then we Ruoxu can invite the young master some other time."
"Thank you."
The two cheats, Feng Ziying and Jia Lian, kept winking at Lin Yun, hoping that he would agree to Yang's mother's invitation and take them to see the beauties.
Reluctantly, Lin Yun deliberately pretended not to see it and politely declined Mama Yang's invitation.
After the old miracle doctor passed by, Feng Ziying complained to Lin Yun: "Brother Lin, we just came here to see the beauty. Why did you refuse to go when we had this good opportunity?"
Lin Yun: "You are stupid. That Yang mother made it clear that she wanted me to introduce Mr. Jia for her. I asked myself if I didn't have this face, why did I go there?"
Feng Ziying said doubtfully: "No way, why didn't I see that she meant this?"
Lin Yun ignored him and asked Jia Lian: "Second brother Lian, has my uncle returned to Beijing?"
"left already."
After a pause, Jia Lian said again: "Brother Yun, I have something to discuss with you."
Lin Yun nodded knowingly. He first greeted Feng Ziying, and then led Jia Lian to the cabin where he lived.
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Here, the old miracle doctor went to the painting studio and, under the guidance of Yang's mother, came to Yacang where Miss Liu lived.
As soon as he entered the door, he saw Miss Liu leading a little maid and bowing to greet her at the door, "Ruo'er, please pay your respects to the old miracle doctor."
The old miracle doctor raised his hand to support her and said, "I haven't seen you for a long time. Are you okay, Miss Ruoxu?"
"Thanks to the old miracle doctor, everything is fine with Ruo'er."
Miss Liu said politely and invited the old miracle doctor and Mother Yang to sit next to the case.
After the two of them sat down, Miss Liu picked up the teapot, poured tea for them, and asked with a smile: "I heard that the old miracle doctor went to the capital, when did you come back?"
"I just came back. I heard that an oiran competition is being held here, so I came over to join in the fun."
After a pause, the old miracle doctor asked Mother Yang: "Mother Yang, does Ruoxu have a chance to win the Oiran title this year?"
Mother Yang smiled bitterly and said: "Originally there was Piaomiao in front of me, but now there is another Yimei. Our Ruoxu's chances of winning the Oiran are too slim."
Doctor Guo was surprised and said: "Which family is Yimei a girl from? Why have I never heard of her?"
Yang's mother: "Yimei is a new artist launched by Songzhu Pavilion last year. Because the Imperial Academy Cao Jijiu made her famous, she was in the limelight for a while and has the potential to catch up from behind."
Divine Doctor Guo said in surprise: "How can Cao Jijiu work hard to promote a newcomer? This is not like his style?"
Yang’s mother: “My guess is that Cao Jijiu may be just a cover, and there must be someone else behind it.”
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Miss Liu handed the brewed tea cup to Divine Doctor Guo and said, "Old miracle doctor, whose family is the young man who was talking to you earlier?"
The old miracle doctor took the tea cup and said with a smile: "You are talking about Mr. Yun. He is the nephew of Mr. Lin, the salt inspector of the Huaihe River."
"It turns out it's him."
Mother Yang quickly asked: "Could it be Lin Xiucai who presented Pingnan Ce to the emperor?"
The old miracle doctor nodded and said, "Yes, that's him."
Yang’s mother: “No wonder he can see Mr. Jia alone.”
Miss Liu: "Since he is from Yangzhou, he must be very familiar with Miss Piaomiao, right?"
"I'm not too familiar with him. That kid doesn't like visiting brothels very much. I took him there last time I went to Meixiang House."
The old miracle doctor looked at Miss Liu and said with a smile: "Is Miss Ruoxu interested in that boy?"
Miss Liu was greatly ashamed when she heard this. She rolled her eyes at the old miracle doctor and said angrily: "If Ruo'er just asked casually, why would the old miracle doctor make fun of the slave family?"
The old miracle doctor chuckled, then turned to Mother Yang and said, "If Miss Xu is not young anymore, Mother Yang should have made plans for her."
Yang's mother said aggrievedly: "I didn't make any plans for her. It's just that she has a high vision and doesn't like the person I picked for her."
"Oh, who is it?"
"Mr. Zhao, the governor of Liangjiang, wanted to take her as his concubine, but she refused to agree."
Hearing this, the old miracle doctor said angrily: "That old man Zhao Shuyuan has taken more than ten concubines. How can Ruoxu marry him as a concubine?"
Miss Liu said gratefully: "Thank you, the old miracle doctor, for speaking up and speaking out for Ruo'er."
When Mama Yang heard this, she immediately darkened her face, "Mr. Zhao has already announced that he wants to take you as his concubine. Now, even if someone likes you, they won't dare to take you in."
After saying that, she apologized to the old miracle doctor, got up and left.
After Yang's mother left, Miss Liu couldn't bear it any longer and started sobbing at her desk.
The old miracle doctor shook his head helplessly. Things like what Liu Ruoxu encountered were too common in brothels. Even if he wanted to help, he was powerless.
After pondering for a long time, the old miracle doctor still couldn't bear to say: "If someone is willing to help you redeem your life, how much money will it cost?"
After hearing this, Miss Liu raised her head and looked at the old miracle doctor with tears in her eyes and said, "If you are not short of money, I just suffer from the fact that no one is willing to stand up for me."
"Let me help you think of a solution."
Miss Liu stood up in surprise, bowed deeply to the old miraculous doctor, and said: "If the old miraculous doctor can save Ruo'er from danger, I would like to serve you as a slave."
Chapter completed!