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It was again at his instance that I 've brought it back ; but , Sir , please mention this result for me -LRB- to master -RRB- . '' Chia Jung turned back again , and entering the house delivered the message to Chia Chen and Mrs. Yu ; whereupon he walked out , and , calling Lai Sheng before him , he transmitted to him the orders to prepare the banquet for a couple of days . After Lai Sheng had listened to the directions , he went off , of course , to get ready the customary preparations ; but upon these we shall not dilate , but confine ourselves to the next day . At noon , a servant on duty at the gate announced that the Doctor Chang , who had been sent for , had come , and Chia Chen conducted him along the Court into the large reception Hall , where they sat down ; and after they had partaken of tea , he broached the subject . `` Yesterday , '' he explained , `` the estimable Mr. Feng did me the honour to speak to me of your character and proficiency , venerable doctor , as well as of your thorough knowledge of medicine , and I , your mean brother , was filled with an immeasurable sense of admiration ! '' `` Your Junior , '' remonstrated Dr. Chang , `` is a coarse , despicable and mean scholar and my knowledge is shallow and vile ! but as worthy Mr. Feng did me the honour yesterday of telling me that your family , sir , had condescended to look upon me , a low scholar , and to favour me too with an invitation , could I presume not to obey your commands ?