I insist

Chapter 446: Persuasion

Since Qiu Tianlei and Tian Yumei had no objections, Song Miqiu quickly went to check on the shop.

After finding a suitable shop, they started recruiting staff. In just a few days, the pharmacy was ready, and Song Miqiu was finally able to rest.

As soon as Song Miqiu returned to her residence, Qiu Tianlei rushed over to greet her and reached out to help her.

"Mom, are you exhausted? You've been too busy lately. There's no need to rush things at the shop. Take your time. Your health is the most important thing."

Song Miqiu said nonchalantly, "It's okay, I have nothing to do at home anyway."

“Mother, our family is not short of money, you don’t need to do this,” Tian Yumei said softly.

Song Miqiu smiled and said, "Things are almost done, and we'll be able to open soon. I'm not comfortable staying at home all the time, so it's better to find something to do."

When Qiu Tianlei and Tian Yumei heard her say that, they fell silent. They knew that no one could change her decision.

The pharmacy opened soon after. Song Miqiu stood outside watching the people coming and going. After all, it was a pharmacy opening, not some other shop.

Few people would be willing to patronize a place if they are not sick or injured.

Just then, Song Miqiu met someone he knew very well.

"I never expected that Imperial Physician Ming would come here to attend the opening of a pharmacy. What? Is the Imperial Hospital so idle these days?"

Song Miqiu walked up to him and said with a smile.

Ming Taicheng chuckled lightly: "I just came here to join in the fun. You can't just leave me outside forever, can you? Aren't you going to invite me in for a look around?"

"Of course we can't let Physician Ming stay outside all the time. Please, we hope you can give us some suggestions."

Song Miqiu gestured for Ming Taicheng to enter.

Ming Taicheng smiled slightly: "Your skills are far superior to mine. How could I possibly give you advice? You're the one who should be giving me advice."

The two of them talked like that as they walked into the shop.

Seeing the shop's decor, Ming Taicheng nodded in satisfaction: "Not bad, you really put a lot of thought into decorating this place. But, I'm quite curious..."

"You'll be returning to the palace eventually, so who's going to manage this shop? It can't function without a doctor."

After entering the shop, Song Miqiu sat down and started making tea. Hearing Ming Taicheng's words, she chuckled softly.

"Who told you I could go back? Your information is way out of touch. The Emperor has already told me to go home and rest, which is tantamount to dismissing me."

I'll just stick to being a good pharmacy owner; everything else is none of my business.

Ming Taicheng looked at Song Miqiu and hurriedly explained, "Don't overinterpret the Emperor's meaning. Unless the Emperor says it explicitly, just pretend you don't know."

In the palace, the fool outlives the wise.

Song Miqiu pushed the tea in front of Ming Taicheng and said, "Sit down and have some tea."

Ming Taicheng was about to pick up his tea when he suddenly realized something and said anxiously, "Did you hear what I said clearly?"

“I heard you right. You’ve come here today not just to join in the fun, but also to persuade me? To persuade me to return to the palace?” Song Miqiu raised an eyebrow.

Seeing that Song Miqiu had already seen through his purpose, he stopped hiding it and nodded.

“Yes, I’ve come to persuade you to return to the palace,” Ming Taicheng said.

Song Miqiu took a sip of tea but did not answer his question.

Ming Taicheng grew anxious and said, "You haven't been in the palace all this time, so you have no idea how much the Emperor misses you."

Besides, you know the Emperor's health condition; no one but you can cure him. The Imperial Hospital is currently running around doing nothing.

We were all terrified that one day the Emperor would fly into a rage and punish us all; we didn't want to live in such fear anymore.

"You say these things have nothing to do with me, and you say the Emperor misses me, he probably misses my prescription, right? His body was already weak, and on top of that, he was poisoned."

His burning anger, compounded by these factors, inevitably weakened his body, and even my medicine was ineffective.

Song Miqiu placed the cup on the table and looked at Ming Taicheng expressionlessly.

Ming Taicheng smiled awkwardly: "His Majesty sincerely hopes you will go back. Because of you, he scolded us all. You should go back to the palace, so that my life can be saved."

"Imperial Physician Ming, you're only concerned with saving your own life, but what about mine? If I'm not mistaken, the Emperor shouldn't know you're here."

Even if the Emperor wanted my medicine, he wouldn't let you come to me, because the poisoning incident hasn't been investigated properly yet. It's all just your wishful thinking.

So it seems you really don't intend to live anymore, is that it?

Ming Taicheng looked at Song Miqiu awkwardly, as if she had seen through his purpose in coming here at a glance.

"You know the Emperor's temperament. If you really don't hand over the prescription, who knows what he might do? Besides, you have relatives in the capital."

Although those people have nothing to do with you, you can't just ignore them, can you? Handing them over is better for everyone.

Ming Taicheng softened his voice considerably, speaking each word carefully.

Song Miqiu looked down at the teacup beside her, listening to Ming Taicheng's words, but did not respond for a moment.

Seeing Song Miqiu's state, Ming Taicheng knew that his persuasion today was probably in vain. He sighed and said, "Never mind."

Since you yourself are unwilling to hand it over, I cannot force you to. However, you must protect the prescription well, as it can save your life.

After saying this, Ming Taicheng stood up and walked outside.

Just as I reached the door, I heard Song Miqiu say, "Wait."

Ming Taicheng stopped and turned to look at her, only to see her holding a piece of paper, which she handed to him.

"This is the prescription. Go back and tell the Emperor that I will continue to develop this medicine. However, for now, all I want is to resign from my official post, open a shop, and treat more people."

"Let the Emperor approve it. This prescription is genuine; Your Majesty need not doubt it. I will not use the prescription to threaten him."

Ming Taicheng looked down at the prescription that was now in his hand, momentarily stunned, even though he had seemed reluctant just moments before.

Now she's willing to hand over the prescription, and even wants the emperor to allow her to resign and open a shop.

Seeing Ming Taicheng's incredulous expression, Song Miqiu said, "What? You don't believe the prescription I gave you? Just like you said, if the Emperor really goes mad by then..."

My family will definitely be the unlucky one. I value my life and don't want this to happen. Take the prescription with you, and remember to pass on this message.