The Lucky Farmgirl

Chapter 2370: Chapter 2345: Doctor’s Orders

Ms. Zheng had never been to the racetrack before, and felt a bit uneasy at first. However, the maids soon brewed tea, Bai Shan also bought some snacks, and with more than ten little girls around her, she felt safe and gradually settled in, taking the time to look at the racetrack.

The racetrack was a large piece of land divided into several very large parcels by wooden fences.

Bai Erlang and Liu Huan chirped up to introduce to Ms. Zheng and Zhou Liru, who were there for the first time, "This section is for playing polo, over there is for horse racing and archery competitions, this area is also for polo. Sometimes when there are many people and not enough space, they even fight over the grounds."

Ms. Zheng was startled and quickly asked, "Have you ever fought with anyone?"

Bai Erlang immediately replied, "We behave well, we never get into fights."

Yin Huo heard this and glanced over, remembering how they once ambushed someone outside the racetrack with bags. Liu Huan, who also knew about this, turned to look at him.

Bai Erlang looked back confidently, "What, am I wrong? When have we ever fought with anyone?"

Ms. Zheng also glanced at them.

Yin Huo lowered his eyes and said, "Indeed, you haven’t fought anyone within the racetrack."

Ms. Zheng relaxed and smiled, noticing that quite a few people seemed to have gathered below, curiously watching.

Bai Erlang also got excited and said to her, "A new race is about to start, we’ve arrived just in time."

Their seating was on a raised platform, not very high, but it allowed them to have a full view of the racetrack.

Although they were seated on the side, needing to turn their heads to see, they just had to lean slightly, and sitting on the couch was quite comfortable.

Being in the VIP seats, the racetrack provided a brazier, placed near their feet, so even without shoes, it was warm. With the spring breeze blowing, it was indeed quite enjoyable.

The main attraction was the many pretty young girls below, some wearing veils, but most dressed brightly, riding around the racing circle, presenting a stunning sight.

Ms. Zheng urged Manbao, "Manbao, why don’t you go horseback riding?"

Manbao just asked the servants for paper and pen, at the moment writing a small note to Su Jian, replied, "I’ll go in a while, Auntie Zheng, they’re going to compete soon, we’ll go cheer them on."

Ms. Zheng turned to look at the maids serving her, puzzled and asked, "What are they competing in?"

"Horse racing!" Manbao chuckled, "I’ve planned it out, have them compete in pairs. Even if they don’t win a place, people will see their capability and beauty."

Ms. Zheng didn’t quite understand, "What’s the point of letting people see?"

"To make them envy me," Manbao said, "If they’re envious enough, they won’t say snide remarks to my face anymore. It’s embarrassing when I hear it; if I’m polite, my maids are indeed good, but if I’m not polite, it makes me look arrogant."

Ms. Zheng: "... You’re not busy lately?"

Manbao pondered and said, "It’s alright, Director Xiao and the others are handling things on the emperor’s estate, I’m not very busy now. Is Auntie Zheng thinking about going on a spring outing?"

Even thought about a spring outing.

Ms. Zheng reached out and patted her head, saying, "Not really, just rare to see you have a playful spirit, best to enjoy yourself fully."

Manbao had finished writing the small note and showed it to Bai Shan.

Bai Shan glanced at it and said, "No problem, I’ve added a word."

Then he took her pen and added the words "medical advice" after crossing her sentence with a line.

He blew on it, waited for the ink to dry, then handed it to a guard, pointing to the central position on the platform, "Go, deliver this note to Young Master Su."

The guard accepted, took the note to deliver it to Su Jian.

Yin Huo glanced at them, didn’t ask questions, but pointed to another area, "Want to go over and take a look?"

That was the horse racing area.

Manbao took out a small purse full of copper coins and handed it to Daji, saying, "Go sign them up for the race. We’ll watch the polo here first and then go down."

As they talked, a server came with a tray, smiling and asking, "Would the esteemed guests like to place bets?"

Bai Erlang immediately looked nervously at Auntie Zheng, shrank his neck and said nothing.

Bai Shan declined, they were here to play and compete, not to gamble.

The server smartly retreated and informed the steward, "The guests over there don’t like gambling, don’t bother them about betting next time."

The steward responsible for taking bets and money glanced over, recognized Liu Huan, "Isn’t that Young Master Liu? So he doesn’t love it but it doesn’t mean he dislikes..."

Upon seeing Bai Shan and Zhou Man’s exposed faces, he paused, "My eyes are a little blurry, there seem to be a few unfamiliar guests inside, who are they?"

"They’re Imperial Doctor Zhou and Young Master Bai, along with Young Master Yin, who will become the Prince Consort," the server said, "They were received inside by the horse steward, instructed to be treated well. Inside are some who can’t be offended now and some who shouldn’t be in the future."

"I thought they looked familiar, alright, inform everyone not to crowd about gambling near them."

These folks were not regulars at the racetrack, but they occasionally showed up, usually following Sixth Young Master from the Marquis’ residence. However, they never placed bets in horse racing or polo.

Many times he personally served Sixth Young Master Zhao and others, but no matter how others urged, they never placed bets, making it memorable for him.

"Though it’s been a year since I last saw them, didn’t expect them to come this time. Where’s Sixth Young Master Zhao sitting? I’ll go show my respect."

The server said, "Still at the old spot."

The steward took the wooden tray and went.

As the steward reached Zhao Liulang’s reserved spot, Bai Family’s guard was delivering the note to Su Jian.

Su Jian noticed the casually rolled note and casually opened it, asking, "What does your master have to say to me..."

Upon reading the words, Su Jian’s face turned dark. His friends couldn’t resist peeking over and reading aloud, "Alcohol and meat pass through the intestines, liver damage, kidney discomfort, the lifespan shortens by two-thirds, or the lifespan shortens by half plus bitter medicine - medical advice!"

His friends were stunned, looked at Su Jian’s expression, then at his belly.

Su Jian crumpled the note into a ball, clenched it in his hand, and reached for the wine glass on the table, Su Family’s servant was so scared that he plopped onto the ground, hugging his hand saying, "Young Master, you mustn’t drink anymore, it would grieve the Old Madam deeply if she knew."

His friends jolted awake, quickly holding him back, "Young Master, let’s see the doctor first, no hurry to drink."

No one could question Zhou Man’s medical advice; though they said they’d see a doctor first, they’d already taken Zhou Man’s words to heart.