The woman’s deanor was obvious, and Divine Doctor Cheng knew in his heart that he must have made a wrong diagnosis. However, because of the issue of reputation, he could not admit this mistake under any circumstances. Thus, he pretended to be very angry and said, "You... you... if you continue to slander , I will have no choice but to report this to the authorities."
Indeed, when the woman had just entered the dical Hall, she looked pained, her lips were blackened, and she clutched her stomach with one hand, bending as she ca in.
But now, looking at her, her face was rosy, her breathing steady, and she stood leisurely with no signs of pain on her face, clearly showing that Xuexue’s acupuncture was very effective.
Upon hearing Divine Doctor Cheng’s threat, Xuexue laughed, crossing her arms, and said, "If you don’t want your reputation ruined, then go ahead and report us! We have nothing to fear; we are innocent."
The opponent’s leisurely attitude made Divine Doctor Cheng hesitant. He wondered whether the other side really had so evidence. Then, pretending to be magnanimous, he said, "Considering you are re passers-by, and it’s not easy for you, I am compassionate and unwilling to eliminate you completely, you should leave quickly."
He thought he could send them away so easily, how naïve.
If they left just like that, wouldn’t they truly beco shaless people who falsely accused Divine Doctor Cheng?
Xuexue was not willing to bear that label, so she shouted loudly, "Zi Xia, go and report to the County Yan."
Zi Xia cooperated and responded loudly, "Yes, my lady."
After saying that, she indeed took steps toward the outside.
Divine Doctor Cheng beca anxious upon seeing this; he didn’t truly want to report them but rely intended to frighten Xuexue and her maid, hoping they would retreat. He was just about to stop Zi Xia but heard Xuexue shout, "Zi Xia, wait a bit."
Now, Divine Doctor Cheng felt pleased, thinking that Xuexue was bluffing just like him, which cald his nerves quite a bit. He decided to deny everything; without evidence, others couldn’t do anything to him.
Xuexue walked to the table, took two packets of dicine from it, and handed them to Zi Xia, saying, "These are evidence; take them along. Tell the county magistrate that Divine Doctor Cheng at the Hundred Herbs Cottage lacks dical skill, mistaking poisoning for a stomach ailnt, which nearly caused a fatal incident. We accuse him of attempted murder."
Finally, she added, "Also report your own matter so that the county magistrate can punish both cris."
Zi Xia responded even louder, "Yes, my lady, let the evildoers be punished, this maid understands."
Xuexue nodded and said, "You truly are teachable."
"Thank you for the complint, my lady."
"Hmm!"
"Then this maid shall be on her way."
"Take that evidence along as well!" Xuexue pointed her finger, towards the vomit the woman had expelled earlier.
Zi Xia frowned and said, "My lady, why take this? It’s disgusting."
The vomit had a peculiar sll and was particularly revolting; even a brief glance made one’s stomach churn, and Zi Xia looked like she might vomit.
Xuexue: "You just don’t understand, this is evidence and must be taken."
"Why is that?" Zi Xia looked resigned; such filthy thing was torturous to hold.
Xuexue poked her forehead with her finger and said, "How can you be so stupid? This stuff was vomited by the madam, isn’t it?"
Zi Xia, aggrievedly, rubbed her forehead with her hand, pouting, "Yes."
"Your mistress says she was poisoned, right?"
"Right!"
"Given that it was poisoning, the vomited matter is naturally evidence. If we’re going to report it, naturally, we have to present evidence. When the county magistrate has it examined, the truth will be revealed, and we won’t bear the stigma of slander. You understand now, don’t you?"
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