Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 70: Love between a man and a woman?

For several days, Zhang Luan continued to grow medicine for people in the capital as usual and never set foot in the Imperial College again.

However, since he has already signed up, he is equivalent to a member of the Imperial College. For a relatively flamboyant person like him, he still likes to be in the spotlight. Especially recently, the epidemic situation around the capital has become increasingly serious, and some people have gone to grow medicine with the mentality of believing it is better to believe it than not.

This is also because this type of medicine has the endorsement of the Imperial Medical Bureau.

Ordinary people could not usually see an imperial physician.

In the eyes of the world, the imperial physicians who only serve the royal family are mostly elusive bigwigs. Their medical skills are so superb that it is not an exaggeration to describe them as "bringing back the dead and turning bones into flesh and blood."

Wang Ji did not go to treat the Hui merchants in Beijing. Instead, for several days he went to see Zhang Luan grow medicine for people. He was like Zhang Luan's right-hand man, just like a follower.

The two brothers of the Zhang family continued to live a leisurely life in Beijing. There was nothing to do anyway, and even if they wanted to study, they had to wait until after the New Year.

The two brothers had no intention of studying and each had their own ideas. They went for several interviews, but the results were not very good. So far, no teacher has decided to accept them.

That day, before Zhang Luan finished work, a guest came to his house. It was an old acquaintance, Qin Yun, a captain of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. This was his first visit since he escorted the Zhang family to Beijing. Because the male owner was not at home, he just waited at the door and Zhang Yanling chatted with him.

"Brother Zhang, your father is really capable. Everyone in the Imperial Hospital praises his outstanding medical skills. I heard that even famous doctors in Huizhou help him. He is so famous."

Qin Yun said the compliments with envy on his face.

Zhang Yanling knew that Wang Ji was, after all, a famous doctor of his generation and he was not arrogant. He came to Zhang Luan sincerely to learn from him. In terms of medical skills, a hundred Zhang Luans put together would not be qualified to carry Wang Ji's shoes, but in terms of preventing and treating smallpox, Zhang Luan could be regarded as the teacher of all the famous doctors in the world.

Wang Ji was diligent and studious, and indirectly contributed to Zhang Luan's reputation in the medical field.

When others saw this, they were surprised. Even Wang Ji, who had been famous in Jiangnan for a long time and was even qualified to work in the Imperial Medical Bureau, was only qualified to be Zhang Luan's assistant. How bad could this guy's medical skills be?

In addition, the disease Zhang Luan was preventing and treating was indeed the dreaded smallpox, which made him even more unique.

Zhang Yanling said, "Captain Qin, are you tired? I'll move a stool for you and get you some tea."

"No, you're too polite. I'll just wait outside. I'm mainly waiting for your father to come back and talk about something." Tan Yun said, "Go and do your thing."

Zhang Yanling said, "You are a guest when you come to our house. I understand that you are unwilling to come in because there are women in the house, but we cannot neglect our guests. I will go right away."

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When Zhang Yanling entered the yard, he saw Zhang Yu peeking outside. When he saw his brother coming in, he immediately made a big fool of himself.

Obviously, she didn't expect her brother to come in as he said, and she was caught off guard for a moment.

"Sister, what are you doing?"

When Zhang Yanling saw this situation, he knew that the situation was not good.

The main reason is that Qin Yun leaves such a good impression on people.

He is young, speaks and acts in a clear and efficient manner. He is also handsome, humble and polite. He does not have any airs and is very popular with women.

No wonder Zhang Yu looked at him differently.

But in this situation, can Zhang Yanling just sit back and watch it develop?
Although matters between men and women are based on mutual consent, what era is this?
Regardless of whether Qin Yun is a good person or not, the Zhang family knows almost nothing about him. Apart from knowing that he is a relative of Qin Chang, the eunuch who holds the seal of the Imperial Household Department, they know nothing else.

Zhang Yu said, "I just came out to get some water, what are you doing?"

Zhang Yanling was speechless watching this. Once a woman had something fishy in her mind, she would turn the tables and blame others, as if it was him, Zhang Yanling, who had done something wrong.

Zhang Yanling said, "Sister, I was just chatting with him... Do you want to know more about him?"

"Say it quickly."

As expected, Zhang Yu could not resist Zhang Yanling's teasing and his true colors were immediately revealed.

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "Haven't you found out too much? When I understand, I'll tell you later... I'm going into the yard to get some tea and stools. Sister, can you help me? This way I can save some energy and have more time to ask him."

Zhang Yu wrinkled his nose slightly: "I think you are just lazy."

Although she scolded her brother, she still went into the room obediently to get a stool and tea.

"Mom just cooked it, it's still a little hot." Zhang Yu said. Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "It's okay, I'll sit outside with him and drink tea slowly, and chat while drinking. I'll ask him questions about everything."

As he said this, Zhang Yanling was about to pick up the stool and teapot and walk out.

Zhang Yu reminded: "Hey, don't neglect the guests."

"Know it."

Of course Zhang Yanling would not help his sister to get to the bottom of the matter, but Qin Yun left a good impression on him. Perhaps when he becomes the emperor's uncle in the future, he will have the opportunity to establish a deeper friendship with Qin Yun?

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In front of Zhang's house.

A man dressed in the uniform of a centurion of the Embroidered Uniform Guard sat side by side with a young child. Beside them were several tables with teapots and teacups on them. The two of them drank tea and talked like close friends.

People passing by the door were terrified when they saw this scene. They all hid far away and watched secretly.

Zhang Yanling said, "Captain Tan, please come in."

"well."

Qin Yun was in a good mood. It was obvious that someone like him who relied on intrigue to get to the top was not as capable as his colleagues in the yamen. He would either be extremely arrogant or very amiable, going to two extremes.

Zhang Yanling had lived two lives, so he was able to understand the issues of interpersonal relationships.

"Captain Qin, I want to ask, are you married?" Zhang Yanling said.

"Not yet." Tan Yun shook his head.

Zhang Yanling asked curiously, "You are a captain of the Imperial Guards, you have power and status, and you receive royal food every month. At your age, why haven't you started a family yet?"

Qin Yun sighed, "I have not been in the Jinyiwei for long. I have an old mother to take care of at home. There are many things that cannot be decided by others. It is better to do the job properly than anything else."

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "If you can't get high, you can get low, right?"

"what!?"

Qin Yun was stunned for a moment, then he understood what Zhang Yanling meant. He was a little curious. Obviously, he was not used to these words coming out of the mouth of a child.

Qin Yun did not put on airs in front of Zhang Yanling. Facing such a mature young man, he sighed: "It's not easy to find a suitable partner. After others know my situation, they are not willing to arrange a marriage... You are right. I look down on those from small families, and the rich and powerful families also look down on me."

Zhang Yanling nodded.

In the Ming Dynasty, military households were still a discriminated group. On the contrary, families like Zhang Luan, who were born as imperial students, were ideal candidates for marriage and had a very high priority.

Even though Zhang Yanling himself knew very well that his father was unreliable and was just a student, he entered the Imperial College just to gild himself and seek a small official position, but in the eyes of others, he was from a scholarly family.

"What do you think of my sister?"

Zhang Yanling asked.

This was too direct, and Qin Yun looked a little embarrassed: "Ms. Zhang, of course you are very good, but I can't afford you."

Zhang Yanling thought to himself, it’s good that you know it.

Even though you are a captain of the Imperial Guard and seem so powerful, don't forget that you got to your position with the help of a eunuch. You are suitable to marry the daughter of a small family, and don't look down on her, because she is a perfect match for you.

"Why are you looking for my father?"

After going around in circles, Zhang Yanling finally brought the topic back.

That's what he's most concerned about.

Qin Yun shook his head: "It's not convenient to go into details. It's a serious matter. It's better to wait until your father comes back and talk to him in person."

(End of this chapter)