kvmb Chapter 139: Popular Legend
Chapter 139: Popular Legend
Yunxi and the prince were dressed simply and walked side by side towards the temple where the free clinic was to be held.
Yunxi was wearing a light blue dress, with her hair simply tied up, and her eyes were gentle and kind.
The prince was tall, walked steadily, and had a calm expression on his face.
Before we even reached the temple, we heard a lively discussion.
"Have you heard? Madam Yunxi and the prince from the Marquis' Mansion have done a lot of good deeds again!"
An old man carrying a load shouted at the top of his voice, his wrinkled face was full of smiles, and the load was swaying on his shoulders.
"Of course I haven't heard of it! Madam Yunxi is a skilled doctor, and the prince is kind-hearted. They are truly our lucky stars!"
A woman selling vegetables took over the conversation. She responded loudly while tidying up her vegetable stall with her hands, her eyes full of admiration.
When Yunxi and the prince heard these words, they smiled at each other, quickened their pace and walked into the temple.
At that moment, the temple was packed with people. A young scholar saw them enter and hurriedly bowed, saying, "Madam Yunxi, Your Highness, your deeds are now being praised by the people, and everyone is praising you!"
The scholar had a sincere look on his face and a gleam in his eyes.
Yunxi waved her hand gently and said, "Thank you for the compliment, it's only natural that we can help out a little."
The prince also said: "That's right, we should always consider the people."
As he spoke, the prince reached out and patted Yunxi on the shoulder.
The people around gathered around and expressed their gratitude.
An older sister-in-law holding a child squeezed forward and said, "Mrs. Yunxi, thanks to you for treating my child last time, he's now very strong."
Yunxi looked at the child with joy on her face.
The prince smiled and said, "It is an honor for me and my wife to do something for the people."
Yunxi was busy treating an elderly man, beads of sweat forming on her forehead. She said softly, "Don't praise me so much, it's all what we should do."
As he was speaking, a child came bounding in, his face flushed, and he said in a baby voice, "When I grow up, I want to be like Madam Yunxi and the prince!"
After saying this, he blinked his big eyes with an innocent look on his face. Everyone couldn't help laughing at his cute appearance.
Laughter echoed in this small temple, exuding a warm and friendly atmosphere.
A blacksmith put down his hammer, wiped the sweat from his face with his sleeve, and said, "I can continue to do my craft thanks to the help of the prince and his wife!"
The blacksmith had a strong physique, thick and powerful arms, and spoke in a loud voice, revealing a bold and generous tone.
Yunxi wrote the prescription, folded it carefully, and handed it to the maid beside her. She said with a gentle look, "As long as everyone can live a good life, we will feel at ease."
At this time, a woman in coarse clothes, with messy hair and red eyes, said: "My husband's illness can be cured, all thanks to Madam Yunxi. I will never forget this kindness."
She clutched the corners of her clothes tightly with both hands, her body trembling slightly, and her gratitude was beyond words.
The prince waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, just take care of your family."
Yunxi and the prince were busy running around, and the morning passed in the blink of an eye.
Nearing noon, the two were so tired that their backs ached and were preparing to go home.
On the way, I saw a few children playing in the street, singing: "Madam Yunxi is a skilled doctor, the prince is kind and caring, everyone praises them for saving people from suffering, and they live a happy and carefree life."
Yunxi blushed after hearing this. She raised her hand and gently smoothed the hair by her ear, saying angrily, "These kids are so sweet."
The prince laughed heartily, his eyes narrowed into slits, and said, "Madam, it seems that our reputation has spread to the children."
Yunxi rolled her eyes at the prince and said, "It's all because of you. You do good deeds everywhere all day long. That's why everyone remembers you."
The prince scratched his head and said, "I just want to do more for the people."
The two walked and talked. Suddenly, Yunxi saw a man selling candied haws on the roadside. Her eyes lit up, and she tugged at the prince's sleeve and said, "Prince, I want to eat candied haws."
The prince smiled and replied, "Buy it, my lady, as much as you want."
Yunxi took a bite of the candied haws, the sweet taste spread in her mouth, and a satisfied smile appeared on her face.
As they walked, they came across a kite stall. The prince picked up a kite and said, "Madam, when the weather is good, let's go fly a kite too."
Yunxi nodded and replied, "Okay."
In this way, the two of them talked and laughed all the way, and before they knew it, they arrived at the Marquis' Mansion.
When I returned to the Marquis' Mansion, a group of people gathered at the door.
"Your Highness, Madam Yunxi, we are here to thank you!" said an old man.
The old man had a wrinkled face, gray hair, and his eyes were filled with sincerity and gratitude.
He bent over, holding a basket of fresh vegetables tightly in his hand, and hurried forward.
Yunxi and the prince hurried over to greet her. Yunxi was wearing a light blue dress that swayed gently in the wind, with a friendly smile on her face and light steps.
The prince was dressed in brocade, with an upright posture and a gentle look. He took a few quick steps to greet the people.
The people were seen holding vegetables and fruits grown by themselves, as well as embroidered handkerchiefs.
A young girl in the crowd blushed and said shyly, "Mrs. Yunxi, I embroidered this handkerchief. It's not pretty, please don't dislike it."
The girl had two pigtails and a pair of big, twinkling eyes, revealing her simplicity and innocence.
Yunxi took the handkerchief, examined it carefully, and said with a smile, "This is embroidered very well, thank you.
Look at how fine the stitches are and how delicate the pattern is." As he spoke, he gently patted the girl's hand.
The prince looked at the people, clasped his fists and said, "The prince and his wife accept your kindness. Let's go back."
But the people refused to leave, and kept talking to each other. "Your Majesty, Madam, if it weren't for you, our family wouldn't be able to have such a good life."
"That's right, my child's education is all thanks to the prince's help."
At this time, a burly man said loudly: "Your Majesty, Madam, I don't have anything good, just this basket of fruit, you must accept it."
The man had dark skin, bulging muscles in his arms, and his voice was like thunder when he spoke.
An older sister-in-law holding a child came over and said, "Mrs. Yunxi, you treated my child last time without charging a single cent. We will never forget this kindness."
The child was in the sister-in-law's arms, staring with round eyes, looking around curiously.
Yunxi quickly said, "Sister-in-law, this is as it should be. As long as the child is fine, that's all that matters."
The prince waved his hand and said, "My wife and I understand everyone's intentions. If you have any difficulties in the future, please feel free to come to us."
Only then did the people reluctantly disperse.
In the afternoon, Yunxi and the prince took a walk in the garden. Yunxi gently took the prince's arm, looked up slightly and said, "Prince, I didn't expect that these little things we did would make everyone remember us so much."
Her eyes were clear and bright, with a faint smile on her lips.
The prince held Yunxi's hand and said, "This proves that we did the right thing. As long as the people live well, no matter how hard it is, it is worth it."
The prince had a determined look on his face, his eyes looking into the distance.
At this time, a maid came running in, panting, and said as she ran: "Madam, Your Majesty, a few merchants came outside and said they want to donate money and goods to the Marquis' Mansion."
Yunxi and the prince came to the front hall and saw several merchants standing respectfully.
The leading merchant, a portly man dressed in gorgeous silk clothes, said with a broad smile, "Your Highness, Madam Yunxi, we are deeply moved by your kind act and have come to donate money and goods as a token of our gratitude."
As he spoke, he waved his hand, and the followers behind him brought up several large boxes.
The prince said, "Thank you all very much, but the Marquisate cannot accept this money and property. I appreciate your kindness."
The merchant said, "Your Majesty and Madam are so kind. We will use our wealth to help other poor people."
The merchant cupped his hands, his fat, big-eared face full of admiration. "I will definitely live up to the expectations of the prince and his wife and put this wealth to good use so that more poor people can get some help."
After sending the merchant away, Yunxi said, "It seems our actions have inspired more people."
Yunxi frowned slightly, with relief in her eyes, and her hands unconsciously folded in front of her.
The prince nodded and said, "This is a good thing. I hope more people can lend a hand."
The prince raised his head slightly, his eyes determined, his hands behind his back, his posture straight as a pine tree.
In the evening, Yunxi and the prince sat in the pavilion. A gentle breeze blew, and Yunxi's hair fluttered gently.
"Your Highness, I feel like this is all a dream." Yunxi sighed.
She tilted her head, with a faint smile on her lips and a dazed look in her eyes.
The prince smiled and said, "This is not a dream, we actually did it."
The prince reached out and gently stroked Yunxi's hair that was messed up by the wind, with a gentle look on his face.
At this time, a servant came running over, panting, and said as he ran: "Your Majesty, Madam, there is a painter outside. He said he wants to paint a picture for you to record your good deeds."
The boy's face was flushed and beads of sweat were hanging on his forehead.
Yunxi and the prince came to the lobby and saw a painter preparing brush and ink.
The painter was dressed in a long gown, had a thin face, and his eyes revealed his dedication to art.
The painter said, "Your Majesty, Madam Yunxi, I dare to capture this precious moment for you."
The painter bowed with a sincere look on his face.
Yunxi said, "Then I'll have to trouble the painter." Yunxi bowed slightly with a friendly smile on his face.
The painter painted carefully, and the expressions of Yunxi and the prince gradually became clear in the painting.
After a few days, the painting spread throughout the capital.
"Look, this is Madam Yunxi and the prince!" a passerby said, pointing at the painting.
The passerby was wearing coarse clothes, and his face was full of curiosity and admiration.
"It's so lifelike! Their good deeds should be recorded in history forever!" said another passerby.
The passerby was wearing shorts and kept gesturing with his hands while talking.
The story of Yunxi and the prince spread farther and farther, even to other towns.
A traveling merchant said in a teahouse, "I met Madam Yunxi and the prince in the capital. They are truly kind people!"
The merchant had a weather-beaten face and a loud voice, and he gestured as he spoke.
People gathered around, listening intently. Some stared with wide eyes, others nodded their heads.
In a small village, an old man said to the children, "You should learn from Madam Yunxi and the prince and do more good deeds."
The old man had a white beard, a pipe in his hand, and a serious look on his face.
The children nodded, their eyes full of longing. Some of them clenched their fists, as if they had made up their minds.
Yunxi and the prince's reputation spread across the country and became a topic of praise among people.