The Good Sound Music Workshop was bustling at night, but Lin Yi had no time to care, as the silver would keep pouring into his pocket anyway.
What needed to be done now required the help of some merchants, and it was then Lin Yi thought of Yang Gong, the invisible rich man driven away by the Fourth Prince.
At night, Lin Yi personally visited Yang's mansion accompanied by Bai Lu.
Yang Gong was making tea in the courtyard when he suddenly heard that a distinguished guest had arrived. He quickly asked someone to fetch a pair of crutches from inside the house and started hobbling along.
Perhaps in his haste, Yang Gong stumbled and actually injured his own leg.
"Ouch! My leg, my leg, it hurts so much, quickly, get a doctor for me!" Yang Gong's originally feigned illness had now turned real, and these crutches luckily came in handy.
Lin Yi had not yet entered when he heard Yang Gong screaming in pain. He quickened his pace and immediately came forward to check on Yang Gong.
"Lin, Mr. Lin, is that you?" Seeing that it was Lin Yi, Yang Gong instantly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Hush, President Yang, don't talk, your bone seems to be dislocated." Lin Yi looked serious, not expecting that the medical book he casually read last night would come in handy today.
Yang Gong was in so much pain that he could not speak. He wanted to ask servants to help him to bed, but every movement he made only increased the pain.
"Thank you, Mr. Lin, for your concern."
At that moment, a hurried doctor arrived, glancing impatiently at anyone blocking his way.
"Move aside, do not delay me from treating President Yang."
The speaker was none other than Cai Mingyi, one of the renowned folk doctors from the Imperial City, well-liked by the city's esteemed merchants and nobles for medical consultations.
Daring to be rude to Lin Yi, Bai Lu was the first to jump out in objection.
"Little doctor, open your eyes and see clearly, this is our National Guardian General Lin from You Country!"
Cai Mingyi fixed his gaze, appraised Lin Yi for a moment, and then arrogantly said, "Oh, so it's General Lin, my apologies for the oversight."
"They say knowledge has its sequence, and each profession its expertise. Mr. Lin, President Yang has requested my services, so please allow me."
This statement coming from Cai Mingyi's mouth somehow felt utterly condescending. Yang Gong gave Cai Mingyi a look, signaling him to stop the lip service.
Lin Yi was not someone these petty figures could afford to offend.
"Cai, Mr. Cai, I am in so much pain, please help me check quickly."
To Yang Gong, although he felt that Lin Yi was the first one to rush over and show concern, regarding medical skills, he naturally trusted the well-renowned Cai Mingyi.
Lin Yi held back the agitated Bai Lu, saying calmly.
"Bai Lu, let's step back and wait here for a while, let Mr. Cai check first."
Time was pressing, and Lin Yi hoped to resolve matters tonight, so he directly brought a small stool and sat aside watching Cai Mingyi treat Yang Gong.
What was a completely normal situation, but Cai Mingyi sarcastically said,
"I have long heard that Mr. Lin learns very quickly and grasps things at a glance. Sitting so close, are you planning to learn my medical skills?"
Hehe.
Unable to hold back, Lin Yi scoffed at Cai Mingyi's narcissism and coldly replied.
"I'm not interested in your medical skills, you better hurry up and treat President Yang."
Although Cai Mingyi's medical skills were reputed, in Lin Yi's eyes they were nothing to speak of. However, with Lin Yi's remark, Cai Mingyi became infuriated and promptly let go of Yang Gong's injured leg. Yang Gong was in so much pain that he could only cover his mouth and moan.
"Great General Lin, I am a disciple of Zhang Hongyun, the Divine Doctor. His medical skills are the finest in our You Country. You may question my medical skills, but you cannot question the discernment of the Divine Doctor. After all, I have received his true teachings."
"In the future, I will be able to pass on my medical skills to my descendants."
Doctor Cai deliberately did not finish his sentence and already looked very proud.
Mentioning descendants in front of Lin Yi was like killing someone invisibly.
Seeing their tense and confrontational attitudes, Yang Gong regretted inviting Doctor Cai. He really shouldn't have.
There are so many famous doctors in the Imperial City, and with just a minor leg injury, inviting anyone would have sufficed.
But offending Lin Yi was almost equivalent to losing everything.
He had been sick at home these days, not going out, but he was very clear about what was happening outside.
The Fourth Prince had been swindled out of 20,000 taels of silver by the Good Sound Music Workshop, which is now making a fortune.
"Haha."
Lin Yi couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"Really, I do have doubts about the Divine Doctor's judgment. The old man really made a mistake in accepting you as his disciple."
Doctor Cai, being questioned, was red-faced with anger and said defiantly,
"What? You dare to disrespect my master? Great General Lin, I respect you as the National Guardian General of our You Country, but I didn't expect you to belittle us commoners this way!"
Lin Yi shook his head, unable to comprehend how such a person, who twists the truth so blatantly, could be titled a famous doctor.
Seeing the situation escalating, Yang Gong, enduring the severe pain, said, "Someone, please escort Doctor Cai back first. My leg injury is not a big issue, Doctor Cai, I need to discuss important matters with Great General Lin."
Just like that, Doctor Cai was issued a dismissal order, Yang Gong really did not give him any face.
If it weren't for the halo of being the Divine Doctor's disciple over his head, perhaps no dignitaries or wealthy people in the Imperial City would give him any respect.
But today, having offended Lin Yi, Yang Gong certainly would not indulge him. He clearly knows what's more important.
"Hmph, you all are breathing from the same nostril. President Yang, I didn't expect that in your eagerness to seek power, you would even ignore your leg injury."
After sarcasm, Doctor Cai packed up his medical tools.
Expressionlessly, he said,
"Fine, I have no interest in the transactions of you nobles. I, a mere commoner, shall not accompany you any further."
"Let me be frank, President Yang, if you further delay treating this leg, it may develop complications."
On hearing that there might be complications, Yang Gong immediately became anxious and quickly rescinded the dismissal order.
"Doctor Cai, could you please examine my leg quickly? Great General Lin, please wait a moment, it will be very quick."
Now being taken seriously again, Doctor Cai immediately put on airs, looking arrogantly at Lin Yi.
"Great General Lin, I have a habit. I do not like to be disturbed while practicing medicine. Moreover, President Yang's leg will take at least half an hour to examine. If you cannot wait, feel free to attend to other matters first."
"This?" Yang Gong was stunned. Doctor Cai was too aggressive. What kind of person was Lin Yi? Does he not have a clear understanding of people after seeing so many?
Alas, if it weren't for his leg, he would have wanted to kick Doctor Cai out of the Yang family compound right now.
...End of chapter...
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