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After entering the courtyard, the attendant looked up at the bright moon once again and murmured softly:
"Although I have read a wide variety of books, especially those about the demon race, I have learned so much. But now, I am unable to use that knowledge to protect the people of the world. I have even caused the death of Cishi Liu. I am truly a great sinner... What face do I have to live in this world now?"
Zhang Zonghan stood up, slowly walked to the riverside, and looked at the reflection of the bright moon on the river surface.
Although Zhang Zonghan wanted to end his life, he also thought that if he died, the people of the world would still not be able to escape from this suffering. He couldn't help but sigh heavily and fell back into his seat. This time, Zhang Zonghan gulped down a big mouthful of wine, unable to bear it anymore. He leaned on the railing and began to vomit violently, accompanied by crying. Tears mixed with vomit fell to the ground, looking very miserable.
At this moment, a gentle and clear voice came: "I'm sorry to disturb you. May I ask if you are Master Zhang Zonghan? I am being polite."
Zhang Zonghan hurriedly raised his head at the sound and saw a woman in a pink dress standing outside the pavilion.
The woman had silky black hair that fluttered in the wind, slender phoenix eyebrows, eyes like stars and moons, a delicate nose, rosy cheeks, cherry-like vermilion lips, a flawless melon seed face with a shy and affectionate expression, tender and smooth snow-white skin, a graceful figure, and an otherworldly elegance.
She has a very serene temperament that makes people feel very calm. Zhang Zonghan couldn't help but think that she was a celestial being who had descended to earth...
Zhang Zonghan quickly took out a handkerchief to wipe his face and walked to the side of the pavilion.
"Miss, who are you...? How did you know who I am?"
"I am Qin, living in Luofengpo. My family can be considered a prominent medical family, and I have also studied medicine under my father. I am now considered a skilled physician. I have long heard that Master Zhang is a good official who cares for the people. Just now, seeing Master Zhang so distraught for Master Liu and the people, it further proves that Master Zhang is indeed a good official."
"Hehe, if even Master Liu can't be protected, and the knowledge from the books cannot be used to protect the people, what kind of good official am I..." Zhang Zonghan sighed sadly, patting the stone pillar of the pavilion with his hand.
"Perhaps not necessarily, it's not a must to successfully help others in order to determine if someone is good or bad. Many times, even if one has the intention to help others, they may be unable to do so due to circumstances. But this cannot deny the fact that one wants to help others."
Zhang Zonghan listened for a moment, then smiled.
"Didn't expect that you, young lady, look so young, but your thoughts are quite mature. What you said does make sense..."
" Master Zhang, you flatter me. After all, my family has been in the medical profession for generations, often encountering diseases that cannot be cured no matter how hard we try. But this only serves as motivation for me to deepen my medical skills."
Zhang Zonghan clapped his hands repeatedly after listening, and praised loudly.
"Good, good, good, what a compassionate doctor! I admire Zhang Zonghan, I really do!"
The woman did not speak, only smiled faintly.
"It's getting late. Would the young lady like to stay the night at my humble abode and discuss further tomorrow? I have spare rooms at my house, you can come and stay."
Zhang Zonghan Looked up at the sky and invited the woman.
After thinking for a moment, the woman nodded in agreement.
However, when Zhang Zonghan and the woman entered the courtyard, they found Master Zhang's attendant pacing back and forth in the middle of the courtyard, looking very worried. He kept muttering that he never expected Master Zhang to be so heartbroken and felt guilty for not being able to help at all.
After exchanging a glance with the woman, Master Zhang suppressed a smile and said to the attendant:
"Okay, thank you Hua Zhong for your concern. I apologize for my outburst just now."
Hua Zhong quickly stopped in his tracks after hearing this, turned around, and was about to say something to Zhang Zonghan, but then he noticed the woman standing next to Zhang Zonghan, so he asked in confusion:
" Master Zhang, who is this?"
"Oh, she is Ms.Qin. It seems she comes from a family of doctors. She will be staying with us tonight. There is a vacant room, so please take her there."
After Hua Zhong led Ms.Qin to the guest room, Zhang Zonghan returned to his own bedroom. As he lay on the bed, he thought about what Ms.Qin had said to him earlier.
"Doctor, in the current rampant demon clan, the people are powerless to resist and there is even a trend of attaching to the demon clan. Is it still useful to study medicine in such a world?"
Due to the excessive mental stimulation during the day and being too tired, Zhang Zonghan quickly fell asleep.
The next morning, Zhang Zonghan woke up very late. Thinking about the events of last night, he quickly got dressed and walked out of the door, just in time to meet Hua Zhong carrying a plate.
"Ah, Master Zhang, you're early. Qin has been waiting in the hall for quite some time."
Zhang Zonghan followed Hua Zhong into the hall, where Qin was already seated. Upon seeing Zhang Zonghan, Qin quickly stood up and greeted him with a bow.
" Ms.Qin, I'm sorry for keeping you waiting for so long. I was too exhausted yesterday and just woke up. Please don't be upset," Zhang Zonghan said apologetically.
"It's okay, Master Zhang is usually quite hardworking, so I understand."
Hua Zhong brought breakfast and placed it on the table. Just as he was about to leave, Zhang Zonghan quickly grabbed his hand and said:
"From now on, let's not pay attention to the master-servant relationship. I said last night that you have served me for nearly thirty years. Now that I am no longer a court minister, there's no need for those formalities. Come, let's eat together."
Hua Zhong stood in a daze for a long time after hearing this, and then unexpectedly cried with emotion.
Zhang Zonghan handed the cloth he carried with him to Hua Zhong and said to him with a sense of loss:
"Now I am just a powerless governor with only a name, and yet you remain by my side. It truly moves me."
"Please don't say that. It is my lifelong honor to serve the master. No matter what happens in the future, I will always follow and support you!"
After breakfast, Zhang Zonghan and Ms.Qin went to the study in the yamen. After closing the door, Zhang Zonghan began to discuss the matter he had been thinking about yesterday.
Qin shook his head with a smile.
"Actually, Master Zhang, you're wrong. In my opinion, the more turbulent and chaotic the world is, with people's hearts in disarray, the more important medical skills become."
"Oh? Why do you say that?" Master Zhang tilted his head in confusion.
"If we want to resist, we must have a good physical condition. Although there are constant man-made disasters now, the most devastating to the people are natural disasters, such as the rampant plague, which actually causes more harm. Once a person falls ill, even the basic survival cannot be guaranteed, let alone saving the country and the people. This is not the most important thing. I believe that to resist the demon race, medical skills are indispensable."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Zonghan raised his eyebrows, surprised that medical skills could be used to combat the demon race.
"How is that possible?"
" Master Zhang, you may not know this, but although the demon clan uses mysterious powers, they ultimately cause harm to people by affecting their bodies and causing various abnormalities. Traditional medicine, on the other hand, corrects these abnormalities in the body through various means. Therefore, from this perspective, I believe that medical skills can help people avoid the harm caused by the demon clan's powers."
Zhang Zonghan couldn't help but stand up and walk to Ms.Qin side, kneeling down in front of her.
" Ms.Qin If there's anything you need help with, just ask. Although my Zhang Zonghan has limited strength, I will definitely do my best to help in any way I can."
Qin quickly bent down and helped Zhang Zonghan up, saying:
"Ah, Master Zhang, please don't be like this. I can't bear such a big gift. But indeed, there are places where I need Master Zhang's help."
"Oh? Is that so? May I ask what help you need from me?"
"I found that there isn't a single clinic here. So I want to open a clinic in Luoyang City, is that possible?"
"Is that so... There used to be a clinic in the city, but the person running it recently closed it and fled the city... If Ms.Qin wants to open a clinic, you can directly use that place."
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