The Daily Life of a Down-on-Hard-Life Medicine Girl Supporting Her Family

Chapter 190

In Hanju, spring warmth brought several sneezes in a row.

"Did they catch a cold?"

Zhao Minghua was a little nervous: "I knew it! I told you to rest at the inn, but you wouldn't listen. The weather is so cold and gloomy."

"It is a bit cold, but it's alright."

The weather in Hanju is colder than in Changju.

Most importantly, she was also someone who was raised in a pampered manner.

“In the past, people in the capital would burn earthen stoves and silver wire charcoal, and they also had hand warmers when they went out, so they didn’t even need to go out.”

Spring warmth evoked memories of the comfortable life she had as a young lady in the Xiao family back then.

It is true that it is easy to be frugal, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality.

I've spent three winters in Sichuan, and I still don't feel used to it.

As soon as I stepped out of the inn, the wind rushed in even though I wasn't wrapped up tightly, and I was freezing.

"Since I'm already here, I should at least go out and see the scenery."

"What you're looking at isn't scenery, it's medicinal herbs."

Spring warmth smiled.

This person is very clever.

Every place has its own unique local medicinal herbs.

When I arrived in Hanzhou in the warm spring, I was reminded of a line from a book: "There is no idle grass in Qinling and Bashan."

This place is a natural medicine storehouse.

Knowing that this place is rich in medicinal herbs, Chunnuan knew she couldn't possibly leave empty-handed after entering such a treasure trove.

I specifically asked Tang Shitou.

"I'm not very clear on this, I don't know much about it," Tang Shitou said. "But Tietou and I have never been sick since we were little. If we feel unwell, the old folks in the village say that we should just pick some herbs, boil them in water, and drink the water."

For example, use expectorant for a cough, and soak mint leaves in water to drink for a toothache...

Peppermint has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, purging fire and relieving pain, and dispelling wind and clearing heat. It can help relieve toothache caused by wind and fire. I heard Tang Shitou talk about what herbs he used. He seemed to know a lot about it.

“I didn’t know, so I asked Grandpa Fang in the village. Grandpa Fang is ninety-eight years old this year. People in the village ask him for advice when they have a cold or flu. He said that if you pick some herbs and eat them, you will feel better. And it really works.”

Is this place far from your village?

"It's not too far."

Tang Shitou said that it would only take a day to get back to the village by horse-drawn carriage.

"Then I'll go back to your village. I'd like to visit this Grandpa Fang you mentioned. Is that convenient?"

"Convenient, convenient."

Tang Shitou nodded quickly.

"We've been away from the village for more than half a year, and we really miss it."

Although they no longer have a home, the villagers have been very kind to the two brothers.

When he joined the army, he dreamed that if he ever made something of himself, he would return home in glory to repay the kindness of his fellow villagers. However, before he could even get started, he injured his foot and ended up becoming a servant in the Zhao family without even realizing it.

Well, it seems like I've returned home in glory, since my employer bought me two decent outfits.

Wearing it makes you look presentable.

Moreover, now that we have enough to eat and wear, and no worries about sleeping on the streets, people with employers have become more confident.

"Alright, I'll go to your village tomorrow."

I've been walking the road back to the village for so many years, but never before has it been so smooth and filled me with such joy.

The two brothers brought Zhao Minghua and his two companions back to the village.

"Hey, Stone, I heard you guys joined the army, what's that?"

“We joined the army, but we injured our feet and had to be discharged.”

"You went to the battlefield? How many did you kill?"

A group of young men around Tang Shitou's age gathered around: "Have you done any meritorious service? Are you afraid of fighting?"

Tang Shitou was in a bit of an awkward situation!
They've never been on a battlefield.

He enlisted in the army, trained for a few months, and then set off for Shu County, but something happened on the way.

However, the incident also led to his encounter with the young master of the master's household.

“We’ve never been to the battlefield. I have sores on my legs, and Tie Tou sprained his ankle, so we didn’t go to war.”

"You didn't go to war or achieve any merit, so you..."

I looked the two brothers up and down; their clothes were indeed different.

"You've either made a great contribution, or you've made a fortune!"

"What kind of fortune are you talking about..."

Just as Tang Shitou was about to explain, Tang Tietou quickly took over the conversation.

"I made a little money working for Young Master Zhao," Tang Tietou said. "Want to join me, brothers?"

This was instructed by the young master: when they arrive in Hanzhou, they will need some manpower, and if there are any suitable candidates, they can recruit them.

These are people we know well. They may not be the smartest, but they are definitely strong.

The young master needs to buy grain, and he will need people to carry the sacks.

They can use it just right.

"Really, you can make money from it?"

"of course can."

Everyone gathered around to look at Tang Tietou and Zhao Minghua.

"There's another woman."

Someone couldn't wait any longer and whispered to Tang Tietou, "Who is that woman? She's really pretty."

"Even if she's pretty, don't look too much. She's a female doctor, and she's incredibly skilled at treating illnesses." Tang Tietou frowned. "You guys better take your eyes off her, or I might turn on you."

"How powerful is he? Is he as powerful as Grandpa Fang?"

"That's right, Grandpa Fang is amazing. No matter where we are in pain, if Grandpa Fang says a certain herb is effective, it will be effective."

Grandpa Fang is a god-like figure in the village, and people from generation to generation call him Grandpa Fang.

His skills were beyond question, so when Tang Tietou said there was a doctor, or even a female doctor, who was very skilled, all the young men in the village refused to admit defeat.

"I think he's no worse than Grandpa Fang."

Tang Tietou truly believed in Chunnuan's medical skills: "When I sprained my ankle, she just grabbed it, rubbed and twisted it, and it was fine in no time. I could walk again. My brother's thigh was so swollen that one leg was thicker than both of his legs. The girl prescribed medicine, and it healed in just a few days."

"real or fake?"

"How about we let her compete against Grandpa Fang?"

"Stop messing around," Tang Tietou said. "If you want to make money with my brother, go find him."

Yes, yes, making money is the most important thing.

Tang Shitou and Zhao Minghua then began to see who could be of use.

Tang Tietou and Qingsheng accompanied Chunnuan to the village to find Grandpa Fang.

After walking one stretch after another and climbing hills for a long time, even in the spring warmth, sweat poured out.

"How much longer?"

For a moment, Chunnuan wondered if she had been tricked by Tang Tietou into coming to this remote mountain forest to be someone's wife.

"We're almost there," Tang Tietou said. "Grandpa Fang's house is located in a valley halfway up the mountain."

There are houses hidden deep in the white clouds!
I've truly experienced the warmth of spring. Deep in the mountains, there's a small courtyard.

The courtyard is surrounded by a bamboo fence, and the fragrance of plum blossoms can be smelled from afar.

"Grandpa Fang planted a lot of flowers," Tang Tietou said. "He planted and tended to all of these flowers himself, and he also planted a lot of herbs..."

Just then, a large dog jumped out of the yard.

"Wang Wang Wang..."

Spring warmth gave me quite a fright.

"Big Yellow, don't bite us, we're here to see Grandpa Fang."

As soon as Tang Tietou shouted, the big dog stopped biting and even wagged its tail.

"What, you don't recognize me after not seeing me for a while?"

Upon hearing this, Da Huang ran over and rubbed against its leg with its front hooves, looking just like a spoiled child.

Spring warmth looks so funny.

“Big Yellow is older than me,” Tang Tietou said. “It’s been this tall since I can remember.”

The warmth of spring is quite surprising.

You know, dogs don't live long. If it's older than Tang Tietou, then it must be a really old dog.

By its age, it should be quite old and frail, with some of its skin peeling off and it becoming weak when walking.

However, this dog showed no signs of old age whatsoever.

"Dahuang can also eat herbs on the mountain by itself. Grandpa Fang taught it that it knows very well what it can and cannot eat."

Chunnuan nodded to show she understood: the dog had also learned a great deal from the old man and knew the effects of the herbs.

As they were talking, a voice came from the courtyard.

"Who's out there?"

"Grandpa Fang, it's me, Tang Tietou."

When Tang Tietou brought Chunnuan and Qingsheng into the courtyard, Grandpa Fang had already come out of the house.

A lean old man with a ruddy complexion; one look at Chun Nuan and you could tell he was a doctor.

Yes, that's right. Elderly people who study medicine know how to maintain their health, live a long life, and are very energetic, so you can't tell their real age at all.

Grandpa Fang looks to be only about sixty or seventy years old at first glance. If Tang Tietou hadn't said he was ninety-eight, I really wouldn't have believed it.

"Oh, Iron Head, didn't you and Stone go to join the army?"

Grandpa Fang is old but very well-informed. Although he lives halfway up the mountain, whenever someone from the village comes up the mountain, they will tell him about the situation of the villagers. He knows everyone in the village like the back of his hand.

"Grandpa, I sprained my ankle and my brother got sores, so we came home." Tang Tietou said, "Grandpa, this is the girl who treated my foot on the way. She heard that you have knowledge of herbs, so she came to visit you."

Chunnuan never intended to hide anything from the senior, and directly asked Tang Tietou to tell her the purpose of her visit.

"Will the young lady heal your feet?"

Grandpa Fang looked up at Chunnuan.

"Hello Grandpa Fang, my name is Chunnuan."

"Yes, it's a good name." The old man smiled and gestured for her to sit down. "A good name, a good appearance, an even better personality, and excellent skills..."

Spring is here... How can there be such lovely old people in the world!
Every word she said touched my heart!
"Grandpa, you've planted so many herbs in your yard?"

"Yes, we grow a lot. If you like any, feel free to pick them."

"Grandpa, you are so generous."

"Herbal medicines are medicine if they can be used, and herbs if they can't." Grandpa Fang looked at Chunnuan: "Were your ancestors doctors?"

"Yes." Chunnuan nodded: "Grandpa has a discerning eye for talent."

"It's obvious that only families with a family history of medicine would raise their daughters to become doctors. Little girl, how old are you this year?"

"Grandpa, Chunnuan is seventeen years old this year, and she will be eighteen next year."

"You're eighteen and still not married." Grandpa Fang hurriedly called into the house, "Little Nian, Little Nian, come out quickly, Grandpa will find you a wife."

What?
"Grandpa, which girl are you trying to trick into becoming your bride this year?"

When Fang Xiaonian came out, Chun Nuan was stunned for a moment: This is a scholar who has stepped out of a painting.

"Little New Year, come and get acquainted with me. This is Chunnuan, and she is a doctor, more than enough for you."

"grandfather."

This shout came not only from Fang Xiaonian, but also from Chunnuan, Tang Tietou, and Qingsheng.

Qingsheng even cursed Tang Tietou in his heart: You brat, you're going to lose the Third Young Mistress! The young master will skin you alive!
"Grandpa, please don't frighten the girl."

Fang Xiaonian turned to Chunnuan and said, "Don't mind him, young lady. Grandpa is so desperate for a granddaughter-in-law that he says this whenever a young lady comes along."

"You're talking nonsense! Do you think I'm that kind of person?" Grandpa Fang glared at him, his beard bristling. "Grandpa has very high standards. I would only say that if I really liked her. Don't be ungrateful, kid. This girl is more than good enough for you. Hurry up and make your move..."

He then turned to Chunnuan and began praising his grandson, showering him with compliments.

Finally, they said they were a perfect match, like a match made in heaven.

Springtime warmth makes me want to smile.

If Grandpa Fang were to continue speaking, they might end up getting married on the spot.

"Grandpa, your grandson is an outstanding young man, but unfortunately Chunnuan is not blessed with this. Chunnuan is already engaged and will get married next year."

"Oh, is that so? That's such a pity!" Grandpa Fang exclaimed. "He's just not lucky enough to live to see the New Year."

"By the way, is that person suitable? Is he good to you? If not, you can break off the engagement and marry our Xiao Nian. Our Xiao Nian has a good temper and is very skilled in making medicine..."

"My fiancé's family treats Chunnuan very well. Chunnuan can't just fall in love with every guy she meets, that wouldn't be right."

"It's not ideal, but it's okay if you fall in love with our Xiao Nian. We don't mind if you break off your engagement."

This old man is really quite funny.

It's as if principles could change for her.

"Xiao Nian, go, go and give a few bottles of the pills you made to the little girl." Grandpa Fang said, "Don't be stingy, give her more."

"No, no, I can't accept a reward without having done anything right. I can't accept Young Master Fang's pills in the spring."

"Girl, take it, take it. You don't have to be polite. Even if you don't marry Xiao Nian, you can still take it. This pill is very good. Xiao Nian treasures it. It's lucky that he gave it to you..."

Fang Xiaonian remained silent as his grandfather so casually gave away several bottles of the Cold Fragrance Pills he had painstakingly created.

If he doesn't give it to him, the old man will scold him for being stingy.

If I don't give it to him, the old man will complain; if I do give it to him, I'll feel bad about it.

In the end, having no other choice, I took out three bottles.

"Sancai Bottle, you're really stingy."

It's clear that Grandpa really likes this girl, otherwise he wouldn't have been so proactive.

"I..." Chun Nuan felt it was too hot to handle: "I can't accept a reward without merit. It's clear that Young Master Fang put a lot of effort into making this fine flower pill. I feel unworthy to receive it."

Goodness, Grandpa Fang insisted that Fang Xiaonian give it to him, but he was really too embarrassed to accept it.

I must say, these Cold Fragrance Pills are really well made.

Chun Nuan herself works in the pharmaceutical industry, yet she is impressed by Fang Xiaonian's pharmaceutical skills.

Indeed, there are always people more capable than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding.

“Girl, take this. It’s a gift from Grandpa. Take it. Grandpa can tell you’re a good girl. It’s a pity Xiao Nian doesn’t have that blessing.”

Grandpa Fang said, "Consider this a gift from Grandpa to you when we meet. As for the next time we meet, well, I don't know if there will ever be a next time."

"Grandpa, yes, there is. Please take good care of yourself..."

Suddenly I thought how wonderful it would be if my grandfather could live to be that old!