In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 579 - 572: Indeed, a Good Calculation!_1

Chapter 579: Chapter 572: Indeed, a Good Calculation!_1

"Since Prince Xuan insists, my Lord, why don’t we accept it?"

Su Pan’er, standing nearby, was the first one to speak. With a coy smile in her fox-eyes, she said, "I am not really one for subtlety. I prefer these shiny baubles - they feel good and are convenient to use."

Acceptance is all that matters! Let the minor details be damned.

"Ha ha, Mrs. Qin really does get down to business! You are indeed a worthy companion for Lord Qin. You are indeed bold!"

"Oh no, Prince Xuan, you flatter me too much,"

Su Pan’er quickly offered her respects.

Prince Xuan chuckled heartily, paid his respects to the two of them, and left the mansion in high spirits.

As soon as Prince Xuan left, Su Pan’er started examining the contents of the gift list. The more she read it, the more she realized that the list held more than what met the eye. The gifts were not only valuable but also abundant.

Su Pan’er now found herself in a dilemma!

"Why would Prince Xuan send so many gifts? With so many people watching, isn’t he afraid that people will misunderstand?"

"I’m afraid that’s precisely what he’s counting on!"

Qin Yi replied, a sharp look in his eyes.

"If we accept these precious items, he’ll have something to hold over our heads. If we don’t accept them, and these gifts end up on the doorstep of Prince Xuan’s Mansion, people will start thinking that we’re the ones giving gifts to Prince Xuan. After all, it’s customary to return a gift with a gift. Who would believe that we’re returning them?"

Truly, Prince Xuan is a master manipulator!

"What should we do next?"

"That’s easy!"

Confidence shone in Qin Yi’s face.

The next morning, Qin Yi took the valuable items to the imperial court, stating that they were gifts given to Pan’er by a patient for whom she had treated. As the gifts were too valuable, he dared not keep them and especially offered them to His Majesty for official use.

His words caused His Majesty to burst into laughter, and he kept praising Qin Yi for his loyalty to the country and the people. His Majesty also stated that these items are just consult fees for his wife’s medical services and saving a life is greater than constructing a seven-storey pagoda. How could such merit be measured by wealth?

From now on, no matter what the consultation fee is, just accept it and don’t do such things again!

Not only did His Majesty ask Qin Yi to bring the precious items back to Qin Mansion, but he also rewarded the couple with lots of rare and valuable treasures!

This made everyone at the morning court session envious.

Especially Prince Xuan, who could hardly keep his disapproving face hidden. His fists clenched tightly in his sleeves, he would have loved to punch that beaming face!

This incident led to endless speculation among the courtiers.

By evening, Prince Qi, along with his wife, came to seek medical advice and left a valuable consultation fee.

The next day, the Sixth Prince also paid a visit, bringing his family for a consultation and equally leaving behind a handsome consultation fee.

From that day onwards, numerous officials brought their families for a check-up, each leaving behind quite a generous consultation fee.

For a moment, the entrance to the Qin Mansion seemed like a bustling market, with a continuous stream of visitors. Most of them came for a consultation, and the fees they paid were not low.

Su Pan’er spent every day treating patients while she was heavily pregnant, and the consultation fees she collected almost gave her a hand cramp.

As for Qin Yi, who was the favored candidate in front of His Majesty, the activities at the entrance of the Qin Mansion could not escape everyone’s attention. Coincidentally, His Majesty summoned Qin Yi into the palace frequently during that period. Numerous rewards flew into the Qin Mansion like snowflakes, and Qin Yi was even allowed to stay in the palace a couple of times.

This much favor from His Majesty was almost unprecedented. Yet, it was given to Qin Yi, who didn’t have powerful connections, nor was he an experienced player in the officialdom. This undeserved favor induced envy among the others.

Everyone was left speculating about the meaning behind His Majesty’s actions.

Consequently, many people took action.

The number of patients seeking treatment increased day by day, most of them from the high-rank families in the Capital City. Most of them came for minor ailments but generously left consultation fees.

Initially, the patients had their own unique ailments. Eventually, most of them claimed to be suffering from common colds.

It amused Qin Yi and Su Pan’er that during the winter season people didn’t know to dress warmly. Why would they want to catch a cold? Couldn’t they find a more original way to network?

With the growing number of patients suffering from colds, even the little maidservants by Su Pan’er’s side have become fluent in writing prescriptions for colds.

The festive season was drawing nearer whereas the situation in Shengjing was growing even tenser, signaling that a storm was brewing.

Originally, the royal court had stopped operating since the 20th of the last month, His Majesty was no longer working, and the ministers were no longer on duty.

But Qin Yi seemed to be busier than before!

No matter what, the patients at the Qin Mansion were still coming in droves.

Apart from the consultation fee, they also brought New Year gifts as a token of their gratitude to Su Pan’er, who despite being heavily pregnant, worked tirelessly to treat them.

Suddenly, the Qin Mansion was overflowing with New Year gifts!

Initially, Qin Yi and Su Pan’er planned to take a few days off to shop for the things needed to celebrate the Little New Year.

After all, it used to just the two of them before. They didn’t have to worry about what to eat or wear. Any simple dish was enough for them to enjoy a meal heartily and be content and happy.

Now with more people in the mansion, they can’t just make do with the bare minimum.

Unexpectedly, no matter what they wanted to buy, someone would send it over in the name of a consultation fee. This saved them quite a bit of trouble and also gave the couple a chance to experience the "warm and meticulous" hospitality of the Capital City’s residents.

Every day, they made a list of the received consultation fees and gifts. When His Majesty summoned Qin Yi on one occasion, he handed the list to His Majesty for review and asked him to make a decision.

Unexpectedly, His Majesty just chuckled and threw the list back at Qin Yi.

His Majesty stated again that regardless of the amount of the consultation fee, they could accept it. There was no need to explain or report to him. What’s more, these consultation fees were theirs to use as they wished. They weren’t to bother him with such minor matters in the future.

His Majesty’s attitude left Qin Yi and Su Pan’er puzzled and amazed at the unparalleled favor His Majesty was showing Qin Yi.

Ye Han, upon hearing this news, was also surprised. As far as he knew, His Majesty had always despised corruption and bribery. He wondered why His Majesty was allowing Qin Yi to proceed in such a way.

To clarify, he specifically visited the Imperial Palace and met with His Majesty.

Upon his return, he did not offer any advice or suggestions.

He just advised Qin Yi to accept whatever payment was due, assuring him that there was no need to worry about getting into trouble over this issue. He also suggested that Qin Yi lessen his official duties as much as possible to spend more time at home with Su Pan’er and to prevent her from overworking herself.

Thanks to this, the incredibly busy couple finally got some time off to plan their Little New Year celebration.

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