"Brother Zhu, I know of a healer who is particularly good at treating illnesses. How about I bring him right now to take care of you?"
"Our money is no big deal, but if you fall ill, the future of our entire town's people will be at stake!"
"Enough, enough, stop talking!" They feared that if they continued, it would turn into talk of beheading.
Such talk was not to be taken lightly, especially with a dignitary from the Kaifeng Prefecture inside.
"What's the matter, Brother Zhu? You must not force yourself," someone said.
"Who's forcing whom? My throat is just uncomfortable. Can't I cough twice to clear it?" Tian Peng said.
"No, can't you all think more carefully? I..." Tian Peng tried to speak but held back, then sighed, "Wait here for a moment."
After saying this, he left the crowd and went inside the house.
"Sir, please don't take to heart what these people said. They were just a bit excited to see me and spoke without thinking," he implored.