Chapter 805: Treating an Illness (5600-word supplement)

Aaron came to the brothel this time, actually intending to peddle some unspeakable pills.

For instance, things like the Rejuvenation Pill.

After all, the Spirituality of 'Red' has an effect in this regard that is simply immediate.

And after gaining great fame, how could the high-ranking officials and nobles not have a demand for it?

As long as there is demand, there is a market... pfft, no, that's not right, it's connections!

Even if it's not the Emperor, just finding a few princes or nobles to put in a good word would allow one to meet the Son of Heaven, or at least secure a ticket to the Sissi Banquet.

However, a persona of selling aphrodisiacs is truly a bit low-class.

Aaron still prefers the aspect of curing illnesses and saving people.

The surrounding princes, nobles, wealthy merchants, scholars, and even the servants and lackeys... were all stunned as well.

"So that's how it is..."

Another person laughed.

A round, sweet voice like an oriole came from behind the screen, inexplicably making one's heart flutter.

"Daoist... Zhenzhu was once a top-tier courtesan who was popular for a time, and she redeemed herself early on; she has always been sharing profits with our establishment."

Aaron shook his head and sighed.

"What happened?"

Two men dressed as scholars also saw these scenes.

When Zhenzhu was dragged out, one of them in green clothes seemed to have a look of unbearable pity on his face.

Li Mama walked over; having originally received a windfall, she was in a good mood and was now willing to explain: "It's just that later, she had bad luck and contracted a foul disease. Every famous doctor has seen her, and all said it was incurable... We didn't intend to do anything to her, just wanted to move her to another place so she wouldn't scare the guests, and let her recuperate at the same time..."

Just then, in the soil, two tender sprouts suddenly broke through the surface, the branches grew, gradually pushing aside the soil layer, constantly thickening and growing taller...

But before they could finish speaking, they heard bursts of exclamations outside.

"This Daoist, what is your instruction?"

When Brother Tianru said this, his body was filled with a kind of 'Righteous Qi'!

Scholars are indeed worthy of pride; after all, although the Great Song's Taoism is prosperous, it is not the mainstream.

A boudoir.

"Haha, he's just a swindler, why is Brother Tianru angry? Let's watch for a bit, take it as entertainment, and then expose him later, that will be enough."

Aaron nodded, but inwardly he chuckled.

These two stared at the ground where the tree was constantly growing, blooming, and finally bearing a tree full of jujubes and pears, unable to speak a word.

Li Mama was the first to exclaim in surprise; she had sharper eyes and immediately saw that after eating the pear and Fire Jujube, the foul sores on Zhenzhu's face and hands vanished instantly...

Aaron came to the courtyard, planted both the pear and the jujube, and watered them with a teacup: "The pear and Fire Jujube can cure a hundred illnesses; today, you and I can be considered to have a fated connection..."

A middle-aged man nearby laughed: "Brother Tianru, can't bear to see the falling flowers wither? Want to be righteous and generous with your wealth..."

At this moment, even if she was clutching at a sliver of hope, she could not let go: "Please... *cough cough*... please, Daoist, save me... If I die, it is just my fate, but if I am lucky enough to be saved, I am willing to be your beast of burden to repay the Daoist's kindness!"

She had been struggling in this line of work for over a dozen years; how could she not have seen the fate of those whose beauty had faded?

They stared at that pear tree and jujube tree as they grew, bloomed, and bore fruit so openly and rapidly... completely losing the ability to speak.

Aaron looked at Zhenzhu, and seeing that although this woman was emaciated, one could still vaguely see her former stunning beauty, he couldn't help but ask: "Let me ask you... are you willing to let me treat you?"

"What?"

Song Gongbao was separated by a screen, respectfully saying to the figure inside: "Song's loyalty to the Great Song can be witnessed by the sun and moon..."

These scholars' enthusiasm for discussing politics was also quite high, and more importantly... even if they said the wrong thing, they wouldn't be punished with the rod, so they were naturally unscrupulous, daring to criticize even the Son of Heaven.

There was once a Prime Minister who used the phrase "The Emperor and the scholar-officials share the world, not the common people" to footnote the failure of the reforms of the previous Lie Zong.

To say these places don't eat people is simply a joke!

Even if she had redeemed herself, as a mere weak woman with no one to rely on, could she stand up to these arrogant servants and thugs?

"If the Daoist has a kind heart, you might as well take her back to treat her; we will have no objections!" Li Mama added.

"Young lady... there is a Daoist outside performing magic, and he actually, actually cured Zhenzhu's foul disease." A maid ran out and then quickly returned to report.

And Zhenzhu was already a "junk stock"; if someone was willing to take her off their hands, even if it was for free, she would be happy to give her away.

"It is indeed time for a treatment..."

There were many others who made the same movements as them.

Brother Tianru smiled, and seeing Aaron playing tricks by planting jujubes and pears, his face became displeased: "Another charlatan! Jingcheng is under the feet of the Son of Heaven, where the Dragon Qi and legal system are strict; even for Daoists recognized by the Imperial Court, performing Daoist Techniques is often inconvenient..."

Aaron, however, leisurely picked a pear and a jujube and handed them to Zhenzhu: "My pear and Fire Jujube, those with a fated connection who eat them will have their illnesses cured if they are sick, or strengthen their bodies if they are healthy... If there is no fated connection, then just enjoy the freshness."

After all, getting a reputation for drinking blood and eating flesh isn't good either.

Meeting this sick, aging prostitute at this time could be considered a coincidence of fate.

This is an era where punishments truly do not reach the scholar-officials, and rituals do not reach the commoners!

Precisely because of this, the status of the Great Song's Civil Officials is very high; some are even recruited as sons-in-law as soon as they pass the examinations.

A thug picked up Zhenzhu's vanity case and was about to dump it out, but stopped upon hearing this.

Once the Fire Jujube was swallowed, it turned into a warm current.

Of course, even if he hadn't encountered it, he could have created an opportunity to force it, for example, the vicious dogs kept in this building could have suddenly attacked!

She touched her cheeks and hands in disbelief, and then tears streamed down her face: "Thank you, benefactor!!!"

"This woman is truly pitiful..."

Although they had seen things like Western acrobatics, this... this... how did it look like it was actually real?

At this thought, the two could no longer care about their decorum; they leaned over the window railing and wiped their eyes again.

Second floor, a certain private room.

Seeing this attitude, Aaron was quite satisfied and immediately nodded, looking at Lian'er: "Go fetch a date and a Pear."

Li Mama was just about to laugh out loud when her expression suddenly went blank.

Zhenzhu's face had originally been ashen, her eyes filled with despair.

"I... I am healed?"

Lian'er was full of suspicion, but such fruits were always kept in stock in the building and were right at hand, so she fetched them immediately.

"Sigh, I hate that this person's movements are suspicious; choosing this place specifically must mean he heard some rumors and came to entice the officials. We scholars must not let this evil Daoist get his wish!"

The effect was simply divine!

Not only that, but Zhenzhu also felt her lungs were much more comfortable, she stopped coughing, and even the scratches on her body were healing rapidly...

She couldn't help but rub her eyes, her mouth gradually opening wide: "This, this..."

"Since I could meet the Daoist, this young woman must be a fated person." Zhenzhu was sensible and tactful; she took the Pear and took a bite, finding the taste sweet.

What was more critical was that her family had long since severed ties with her; she was friendless and kinless, with no one to rely on and literally nowhere to go.

……

……

"Eh?"

"I originally had that intention, but since that young Daoist took action, it is no longer needed."

The Shadow behind the screen stood up quite excitedly: "... Hurry and invite that Daoist over!"

Song Gongbao: "???"

(End of this chapter)