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Tang Dynasty Female Forensic Doctor Chapter 17: Fourth Master Qin
Miss Yan said: "Master Han is the legitimate son[1] of the Jinling County magistrate's assistant, 2 years ago he entered state school, with Fourth Master Qin, Master Zhang, were all our regular customers at Caixiu House."
Wan Lu suddenly thought of something and hurriedly asked, "That Fourth Master Qin can't be the legitimate son of Qin Shangzuo?"
Shangzuo was the subordinate officer of Suzhou's provincial governor, assisting the provincial governor, even though he did not have a specific duty, but state officials were fourth rank and above, while the county magistrate assistant was only eighth rank, no matter whether it is ranking or status he was above not just by one or two points, it is said that officials above by one rank crush people to death[2], even if Fourth Master Qin really beat Master Han to death, whether he can be convicted or not was hard to say.
"That's right." Miss Yan rubbed at her temples tiredly, continued answering Ran Yan's question, "Master Han had no wives or concubines, I hear that his home has two personal maidservants, one is already pregnant, about 8 months, the other I have not heard anything."
Ran Yan thought to herself, 8 months pregnant, the chances of infection decreased a little, but hopefully this Master Han amassed some good deeds points[3] for himself, and left behind healthy blood (referring to his child).
"The heavens is really impartial, the person died but managed to leave behind a thread of hope[4] for their family." Wan Han sighed.
Hong Xing with raised brows[5], her eyes still containing undried tears, laughed mockingly: "It's all very well saying that, their family only has this one son! Fourth Master Qin does not have such good luck, just was about to be engaged to the Ran family's legitimate daughter, it's a pity, with this matter, the Ran family most probably would reject the match."
Perhaps because she knew she had this difficult illness, Hong Xing's words contained a sense of self-deprecation and self-pity, that kind of carelessness[6], made people feel even more downhearted.
On the other hand, Wan Lu and Ran Yan hearts jumped, Wan Lu hurriedly said, "Ran family, can it be Suzhou city's Ran family? Which legitimate daughter?"
Hong Xing returned, "How many Ran families are there in Suzhou city, and doesn't the Ran family only have one legitimate daughter? Who else is there?"
Miss Yan's heart paused for a beat, she looked meaningfully at Ran Yan and calmly changed the topic, "Great Doctor, about our illness..."
"Use my prescriptions for the time being, at the very least it will delay the symptoms, I will go back and dispense the medicine. Another thing, your towels, teacups and so on, need to be separate from others, it's better if you decrease contact with others as well, especially physical contact. Wait patiently for me to prepare the medicine." Ran Yan seriously exhorted.
Miss Yan gave Ran Yan a sidelong glance, she could vaguely guess at Ran Yan's identity, a noble lady, finding out that her future husband frequented a brothel, moreover caused an incident, could actually remain so calm, it was genuinely commendable.
Miss Yan raised her hands and clapped twice, a servant carrying a tray entered and placed it on the small table.
"These are five-tael-ingots, in total it's 50 silver taels, to be given as pre-payment, if we retain our lives, we will naturally remunerate even more." Miss Yan unwrapped the red silk on the tray, displaying 10 ingots of similar sized silvers.
(T/N: 1 silver ingot = 5 taels)
Ran Yan in her heart wanted to ask for more, but she had always stuck to her principles when doing things, "We've agreed that the treatment fee for one person is 20 taels, half before treatment and half after, now it's three people, so I'll take 30 taels. Wan Lu, collect the money."
Wan Lu was still thinking about the matter regarding Fourth Master Qin, how could she have the presence of mind to care about money matters, Ran Yan asked her to collect 30 taels, thus she took 6 silver ingots from the tray.
"I'll take my leave now, if there are any abnormal symptoms, just send a messenger to Zhou village to look for me." Ran Yan stood up and said.
Miss Yan, Hong Xing and the rest personally saw Ran Yan out of the back door, and even ordered the servants to lead them out of the alley before returning.
Once the servants left, Wan Lu could not wait anymore, impatiently said, "Miss, that Fourth Master Qin has actually caused a death, indulged in debauchery, and we don't even know if he has been infected by this complicated disease, how can Master (Ran Yan's father) entrust your whole life to this type of person!"
"Let's observe quietly for now, maybe a'ye doesn't know of this matter yet, after all Fourth Master Qin's family circumstances is not bad."
A'ye, is the form of address towards fathers in the Tang Dynasty, Ran Yan thought in her heart, perhaps between the original owner (the previous Ran Yan) and her father some familial affection still exists.
"Miss is right, Master still dotes on you, now that you've recovered, why not go back home." Wan Lu fretfully grabbed Ran Yan's shoulders, "It's better than being ordered about now!"
"If I go back won't second wife[7] just take charge of my wedding matters?" Ran Yan had always believed in relying on herself instead of others, moreover, if her a'ye really treasured her, why would he follow stepmother's urging and send her to village estate?
Ran Yan petted Wan Lu's hand and said, "Listen to me, living on the estate, I still can earn some money for myself, if I go back home penniless, wouldn't I still be in stepmother's hands, besides, I also don't want to call her mother."
Just now Wan Lu was busy worrying about Ran Yan's marriage, actually forgot that on this trip, they actually earned 30 silver taels, if they used it carefully, it could last two years.
"Miss..." Wan Lu touched the silvers in her skirt pocket, said hesitantly.