Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 919 - 917_1

Chapter 919: Chapter 917_1

Upon hearing that her daughter fell off the carriage, Mrs. Fang had immediately invited the best doctor from the biggest clinic and asked him to use the best medicine. Hence, the external injury that could have been healed in a few days cost ten taels of silver in medical fees.

Fang Wanping cast a glance around and ambiguously said, "The doctor said the injury wasn’t too serious, it just hurts too much to walk."

"Given the extent of the pain, we should have the doctor take a closer look to see if the ten-tael medical fee is enough. If not, before the coachman has gone far, we should ask for further compensation. Otherwise, if you look for him later, he might deny his responsibility." Jingrui made this remark partially to warn them against reneging on their initial agreement that the coachman needn’t compensate.

"She has always been scared of pain ever since she was a child, and dare not move the injured part. It’s my indulgence that got her this way, which is why she cannot walk due to minor injuries. Upon hearing from the coachman in the city about her fall from the carriage and serious injury, I, as a mother, was concerned about her physical appearance and worried about potential leg disabilities, so I invited the best doctor in the city. Therefore, the medical fee was slightly higher. The doctor has just examined her and said the injury isn’t very serious. She will recover after a period of care, so there is no need for you, Magistrate, to invite another doctor." Upon hearing Jingrui’s words, Mrs. Fang immediately took the blame upon herself while also pushing half of it onto the coachman. Had he not informed her of her daughter’s severe injuries, she would not have invited such an expensive doctor.

This was also a message to the Magistrate: as they already had the best doctor examine the injury, there was no need for him to invite another doctor.

"Indeed, young girls tend to be delicate. Since the city’s best doctor has already examined her, I am reassured if he says it’s no big deal. Considering that the coachman, despite his old age, still has to pull a carriage, I assume his household may be living in hard times. If Miss Fang’s condition doesn’t improve in ten days or so and requires further funding for treatment, you can come to me for the silver. I would be happy to cover the expense. As the magistrate of this place, it’s my duty to provide a better life for the locals, rather than making it harder." Jingrui’s words were subtly implying something.

Master Fang, who was the target of this insinuation, flushed red, revealed an awkward expression, and lowered his head in an attempt to present a modest and receptive demeanor. "How can we accept your silver, Magistrate? My daughter will surely recover. Thank you for your concern. The locals are blessed to have you as their magistrate. I shall follow your guidance."

"Yes, it is only a minor injury. She will recover soon without further spending on medical fees. Actually, if I weren’t too anxious, ordinary ointment would have sufficed instead of incurring a ten-tael medical fee, which was indeed a burden on the old coachman."

"If ordinary ointment would be fine, then don’t waste this precious one. Know that precious medicine is hard to come by and should be saved for life-saving uses." Jingrui quickly replied.

What? Mrs. Fang was stunned. Was this suggesting that she should return the expensive ointment and exchange it for a regular one?

Master Fang hastily nodded in agreement upon hearing this: "Indeed, Magistrate. As soon as I get back to the city, I will rush back to the clinic to return it. The excess silver will be refunded to the coachman."

"Master Fang truly treats his citizens like his own children. I must take my leave now, as I have other matters to attend to." Seeing that his objective had been achieved, Jingrui casually praised him.

Master Fang, however, was taken aback by this comment. He wondered if the magistrate was praising him or mocking him!

Jingrui walked to his beloved horse, mounted it, and said, "Let’s go."

At this point, the old coachman had already left in his old carriage. The doctor’s carriage was gone too, leaving the rented carriage of Master Fang. However, the coachman had already parked the carriage to the side, leaving half of the road clear.

Xiao’er and Zhu Yan both drew the curtains down on their carriage, and the carriage rode away.

Fang Wanping watched Jingrui’s handsome figure, mounted high atop his horse, and couldn’t help but bite her lower lip.

Throughout their encounter, the Magistrate had only cast a glance at her once, and it was devoid of any warmth or emotion.

This caused her to feel that her plan was becoming distant and uncertain.

Mrs. Fang had been startled into a cold sweat. Now that the wind blew, she felt a chill down her back as she came back to her senses, "How could the Magistrate happen to witness this incident!"

The Magistrate was displeased with them!

Upon hearing this, Fang Wanping came back to her senses and couldn’t help but retort resentfully, "If only you had arrived sooner to rescue me! He wouldn’t have seen it then! Now, can you still expect the Magistrate to favor me? Is there still a chance?"

Fang Wanping was absolutely furious thinking about this! She had been anxiously waiting for the Magistrate to show up and her parents to promptly come to her rescue. To her dismay, neither of them arrived first, nor were they late. Instead, they showed up at the exact same time!

If the Magistrate had arrived earlier, she could have ridden away on his horse. If her parents had arrived first, she could have received 100 taels of silver.

Instead, now she had neither the silver nor a favorable impression in the Magistrate’s mind. What a waste!

At this point, Master Fang and Mrs. Fang both felt a bit guilty. They hadn’t slept well in the inn the night before. Early the next morning, they rushed to the Garden Hotel and saw someone checking out. They immediately booked their room.

After waiting for the hotel staff to clean the room, Mrs. Fang went back to sleep while Master Fang went to the government office for sign-in. He then excused himself and went back to the room to rest. It was only after Master Fang awoke from his nap and returned to the office that he encountered the old coachman, who had been waiting outside the office. He then hurriedly rented a carriage before inviting the doctor to rush over.

"It’s all mother’s fault for not sleeping well and taking a nap, which led to this incident! Quick, don’t be angry anymore. Let’s hurry up and follow the Magistrate. We might even have a meal with him back in town."

While extremely annoyed at her parents for only worrying about their sleep and not caring about her, Fang Wanping took a deep breath, "I’m not angry. I just worry about turning the Magistrate against us and losing the chance to marry him, which would mean losing our chance to return to the Imperial Capital."

"Mother understands. Don’t worry, there will be a way to solve this. Now, let’s head back! You two, quickly help the young miss get into the carriage." After speaking, Mrs. Fang addressed the maids.

Mrs. Fang was thinking of ways to help her daughter win the Magistrate’s heart.

It seemed that they needed to be more cautious in their words and actions hereafter, lest their plans fall through.

Master Fang remained silent, pondering how he could improve his impression with the Magistrate.

Those who offend their superiors do not lead a good life!

The three of them got back onto the carriage, each with their own thoughts, and hurriedly followed the Magistrate’s team.

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