Chapter 25 Test the Waters First

She sneered, "I really didn't know, selling herbs had become an act of hooliganism. Do you, as a servant, think yourself so noble that you won't allow ordinary people to engage in trade?"

Changliu, upon hearing this, had a flickering gaze, clearly feeling guilty inside.

Seeing this, Su Yu gently released her hand and turned to face the elder, righteously questioning, "This apprentice of yours has quite the temper, not only verbally hurting others but also resorting to physical actions. Is this how you treat business that comes to your door? Such behavior, I fear, may tarnish the reputation of 'Xuanhu Medical Hall'."

The elder gazed intently at Su Yu, who, despite wearing simple linen clothes and dressed like an ordinary farmwoman, exuded a calm, resilient demeanor that starkly contrasted with her plain appearance.

He peeked through the gaps in the bamboo basket and saw only some common herbal leaves, which made him ponder silently.