But Xia Tan'er really didn't expect that the welcome ceremony at the door of Shangshu Mansion would be so grand.
She asked Xu Zhibing to send the news back with only a few sticks of incense, but the door of Shangshu Mansion was actually full of female relatives. Seeing the carriage coming, they all rushed forward, and there were noisy gongs, drums, and firecrackers.
"Stop, stop, stop right here."
Lin Huiyin stepped forward first and stopped the carriage. She couldn't wait to lift the curtain and looked inside the carriage.
"Husband, where is Doctor Tan? Where is Doctor Tan?"
This fight really startled Xia Tan'er, but when she thought about it, this lady was so favored by Xu Zhibing, it was not surprising at all to have such a temperament.
"Madam, don't worry, Doctor Tan is right here."
Xu Zhibing knew that his wife was anxious, so he turned aside to reveal Xia Tan'er sitting inside.
Xia Tan'er glanced at Xu Zhibing first, and then greeted Lin Huiyin when Xu Zhibing nodded.
"The grassroots have met Mrs. Xu."
Lin Huiyin hurriedly blinked at Xia Tan'er, indicating that she already knew Xia Tan'er's identity.
He then changed to a gentle tone, nodded slightly towards Xia Tan'er, and deliberately made a gesture in front of the female family members.
"Doctor Laotan has come to the house. Everything has been prepared according to my husband's instructions. There are many ladies coming today. I'm afraid it will be hard for Dr. Tan."
"You're welcome, madam. Since everything is ready, let's start early and try to finish before dinner."
"Husband, you should go about your business, and Doctor Tan will let me entertain you."
"That's fine."
Xu Zhibing was afraid that Lin Huiyin would reveal Xia Tan'er's identity by talking nonsense in front of these women, so he gave her careful instructions before leaving.
"Madam, please remember that you only need to tell others that Dr. Tan is a woman. Don't say anything else. You must also remember to instruct the other ladies not to reveal the identity of the woman."
Dong Lingjiu has made a solemn statement about Xia Tan'er's disguise as a man. If it were leaked out, it would be a crime of deceiving the emperor. Not to mention delaying Xia Tan'er's plan, it might also affect Xia Tan'er's life.
Lin Huiyin nodded solemnly.
"Don't worry, husband, I have found a suitable excuse for Dr. Tan. I just think it is because it is too difficult for a woman to practice medicine. The other female relatives understand very well and promise not to spread this matter."
"In this way, my husband can rest assured that my wife will treat Dr. Tan well, and there are things that I need to do first."
"Husband, walk slowly."
As Xia Tan'er got off the carriage and watched Xu Zhibing leave, the female family members surrounded Xia Tan'er on three levels inside and three outside, and walked towards the mansion with Xia Tan'er in their arms.
"Doctor Tan, I heard the wife of Yong'an Houfu tell you about your feats. My sisters and I really admire you. Now that we see you, you are truly extraordinary."
The word "you" expresses Lin Huiyin's respect for Xia Tan'er. It is also Lin Huiyin's warning to others that Xia Tan'er has a distinguished status and is not someone to be offended.
Xia Tan'er smiled slightly, feeling that Mrs. Xu was really a transparent person. No wonder Master Xu would be so loyal to her. His good-looking skin was the same, but his interesting soul was unique.
"It's all thanks to the Marquis Yong'an, but I would like to ask you ladies to describe your symptoms in detail later. Don't lie out of shame. Your body is the most important, and the rest is nothing."
