Li Yuan felt like he was about to die; his consciousness was hazy, his forehead was burning hot, and he was coughing violently.
Aunt Wang helped boil some water.
Mrs. Yan cleaned him up, changed him into clean clothes, and laid him on the bed.
There was no doctor at the small ink shop, so Mrs. Yan gave Aunt Wang a large coin and told her to go to the county to fetch one.
After a long while, the county doctor arrived.
But he didn't speak or sit down; he just stood there impatiently, looking like he was about to leave.
Seeing this, Aunt Wang quickly pulled Mrs. Yan aside and spoke to her.
Mrs. Yan then understood: the county doctor didn't want to come to a place like the small ink shop; Aunt Wang had only agreed to come if the consultation fee was two large coins.
Mrs. Yan hurriedly
