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

Chapter 208

Ms. Li expressed her deepest gratitude to Xiao Chunnuan.

"Don't mention it. Go back and take good care of yourself. You're still young, and good health is the best foundation."

Watching Li Shi being helped into the carriage by servants, the carriage disappeared from sight.

Xiao Chunnuan was filled with emotion.

You really can't judge a book by its cover.

On the surface, she was the most favored concubine of Master Qu, but in reality, she was not even as good as a dog in front of the main wife, and her life and death were only in her hands.

If you want to see a doctor, you have to kneel down and beg the master to give you the opportunity.

Relying on mountains is unreliable, and relying on people is unreliable. Therefore, women should rely on themselves rather than anyone else.

Xiao Chunnuan couldn't help but sigh.

"What's wrong? Is her illness incurable?"

As Zhao Minghua walked over, he heard Xiao Chunnuan sigh: "If even you can't do anything about it, then she's really unlucky. Master Qu will probably have to take a fifth concubine again."

Chunnuan just looked at Zhao Minghua like that.

"What, did I say something wrong?"

"What I said is true, but I'm sorry to disappoint you, her illness is curable."

"If it can be cured, that's all that matters. Why are you still sighing?" Zhao Minghua came back to his senses: "By the way, when you said I wasn't wrong, you meant..."

"Whether this concubine lives or dies, Master Qu will take a fifth or sixth wife..."

"Yes, everyone knows that Master Qu has a particular fondness for this."

These are just the concubines on the surface; there are also quite a few maids serving as concubines in the back courtyard.

So those few really don't care.

"Men are just so heartless."

Legend has it that Li Shi gave birth to his only son, so he doted on this concubine.

The pampering was just a facade in the eyes of outsiders; he only truly loved himself.

"Nuan Nuan, you can't generalize and condemn everyone."

Zhao Minghua then realized that he had dug a hole and buried himself in it, and quickly raised his hands in surrender.

"I am definitely not that kind of person. I am only good to you."

Spring warmth smiled.

She should just take those words with a grain of salt!
Time is the best test of people's hearts. Newlyweds may have nothing to say, but what about three to five years later, or eight to ten years later?

In an era that demands obedience and virtue from women and allows men to have multiple wives and concubines, a woman who remains naive is truly foolish.

Zhao Minghua felt a chill run down his spine when he saw Chun Nuan's smile.

"Nuan Nuan, really, I would never be heartless. I am deeply affectionate, I am devoted..."

"Thank you. I'm very lucky to have met you. I'm extremely fortunate."

These words sound like praise, but also like sarcasm.

Zhao Minghua's heart... it's all Master Qu's fault.

"I won't treat them anymore."

“Wrong.” Chun Nuan shook her head: “As a woman, I happen to know a little about medicine, and I want to do something for women.”

Open a women's clinic?
He specializes in treating women, helping them resolve some of their unspeakable problems.

"That won't work."

Zhao Minghua immediately rejected the idea.

Xiao Chunnuan just looked at him.

Does this man even know what a three-point agreement means?
The marriage contract expired less than a year after they got married?

“If you open a clinic, you’ll have patients coming to see you every day. You simply don’t have enough time and energy. I don’t agree with you going to practice medicine.”

Zhao Minghua's explanation made Chunnuan nod.

"That's why I'm discussing this with you; I won't be going to see patients."

Chunnuan knew all too well that a person's energy was limited, and she preferred making medicine to seeing patients.

“What I mean is to select three to five women who understand pharmacology, teach them personally, and then have them practice medicine.”

"A woman like that is probably not easy to find."

After all, there is only one Xiao Chunnuan in the world.

"Actually, that's not necessarily true. Look at me, I was born into a family of doctors, and I had the opportunity to read medical books and learn about medicinal herbs from a young age. That's why my grandfather taught me. There should be other women like me."

"Is it true or not? Otherwise, I'll ask Dr. Chen."

Dr. Chen has been practicing medicine at Baicaotang for 38 years, and his granddaughter is already 16 years old.

"What a coincidence, my granddaughter really does enjoy reading medical books. As soon as she got back, she kept pestering me with questions." Doctor Chen said that Xiao Chunnuan's matter had quite a lingering effect: "That child even said that she wanted to learn from the Third Young Mistress and become a female doctor who could make medicine."

It's all my fault. Ever since I met Xiao Chunnuan, I've been praising her at home, saying how amazing Xiao Taiyi's granddaughter is. My own granddaughter wanted to learn from her after hearing that.

My wife at home had a problem with it. She said that my granddaughter had to learn medicine, and that she was making all sorts of soups and broths, and that she smelled like medicine all over her.

Dr. Chen was also quite helpless.

On one hand, there was strong opposition from his family, and on the other hand, there was his granddaughter's strong request. He didn't know whether he should teach her or whether he was even capable of teaching her.

However, seeing that Xiao Chunnuan married Zhao Minghua, a good husband, and also gained the unanimous respect of the Zhao family, Doctor Chen felt that it would be good to learn some medical skills. Who says that women can only be good wives and mothers? Isn't taking pulses and making diagnoses more capable?

Look at that patient today. He came and specifically asked to see the Third Young Mistress, and even gave her two taels of silver as a running fee. How much do you think the Third Young Mistress should be paid for the consultation?
Such a woman, who doesn't have to worry about others' opinions and isn't controlled by anyone, is wonderful.

I was actually planning to go back and talk to my wife about this, but I didn't expect to be asked about it by the third young master and his wife.

"Dr. Chen, would you mind if your granddaughter practiced medicine specifically for women?"

"Well..." Dr. Chen thought about it carefully: "If her husband's family doesn't mind, I don't mind either. After all, there are very few female doctors who can make house calls and hold clinics, and they are a blessing for female patients."

Xiao Chunnuan was speechless upon hearing this.

What kind of talk is this?

With enough confidence, why would I be afraid of my husband's family's disapproval?
If it's a husband's family that's a burden, it's better to leave!

Can you broaden your perspective and vision a bit?

“Dr. Chen, if your granddaughter can practice medicine and make house calls, she will be a very capable girl. Not just anyone can be worthy of her. When it comes to choosing a husband, you should be the ones with more confidence to choose others, instead of waiting to be chosen by others.” Zhao Minghua couldn’t help but share his own experience: “Look at my Nuannuan. It is precisely because I understand her and respect her that I proposed to her, so that she can continue to shine in my Zhao family. It would be a tragedy to bring a pearl into the dust after marriage.”

Zhao Minghua almost said that if he simply wanted a woman to bear his children, he didn't need to find such a talented woman. Burying her talent would be a sin.

Chunnuan felt that Zhao Minghua was right.

Marrying off a daughter is not simply about getting her married off for the sake of marriage, but about finding her a person who respects and understands her to spend her life with.

If you give up your hobbies and interests to please others, what joy will there be in married life?

"Dr. Chen, I would like to meet your granddaughter."

Chunnuan told him about her idea of ​​opening a women's clinic.

"You mean you want me to learn medicine from you, Third Young Mistress?"

“Yes, I need to find three to five women with basic medical knowledge who are willing to learn medicine to teach them how to treat women’s illnesses.” Chunnuan said, “What happened to this patient today made me feel that I need to do something for women so that I can feel at ease.”

"The Third Young Mistress is very righteous. It is a great blessing to be personally taught by the Third Young Mistress."

It must be said that Dr. Chen also has an ambitious heart. He even wanted to ask: Would you accept a student like him who is nearly sixty years old? "I'll go back and tell my granddaughter right away. She will be very happy."

As soon as Doctor Chen finished speaking, the entire Chen family almost unanimously opposed it.

Only Chen Xiaoyin insisted on studying.

Dr. Chen even remained neutral, mainly considering her marriage prospects.

What the old woman said was quite frightening. No one wants their daughter-in-law to go out and practice medicine. What kind of thing is it to show her face in public?
She said that if it affected her granddaughter Xiaoyin's marriage, she would fight her to the death.

"Dad, I also think it's unreliable for a girl to study medicine. Where in the world are there female doctors?"

The daughter-in-law also objected: "Xiaoyin is almost sixteen this year. We've tried to arrange a marriage for her before, but she wouldn't listen and kept making excuses. In another two years, she'll be even older, and it will be even harder to find a good match."

The daughter-in-law means that the most urgent thing is to get married.

"Grandpa, your granddaughter wants to study medicine."

Chen Xiaoyin panicked. She knew that the opportunity to change her fate was right in front of her, and it was her only chance.

"My granddaughter should be as capable as the third young mistress of the Zhao family."

"Xiaoyin, you're being ridiculous. She's from the capital and she's good-looking. She won't have trouble getting married. You can't compare yourself to her."

"Mother, if you don't let me study medicine, I won't get married."

When Chen Xiaoyin loses her temper, she immediately threatens him.

"Nonsense! What kind of woman doesn't get married? If she doesn't want to get married, she can become a nun. Our Chen family doesn't support our daughters in their old age."

Grandma Chen was so angry that she slammed her hand on the table.

"I'll be a nun if I want to be one." Chen Jian wasn't afraid at all, and grabbed the scissors on the table to cut her hair.

"Xiaoyin, don't be silly."

Tang, the mother, was so frightened that she quickly snatched the scissors away: "Don't be rude, apologize to your grandmother right now."

The old lady was so angry that her face turned ashen.

"You've grown wings and gone too far, you unfilial daughter..."

"Mom, please calm down. Xiaoyin is the granddaughter you watched grow up. She just has a bit of a foul mouth, but she's not unfilial..."

If the words "unfilial daughter" get out, how will Xiaoyin ever get married?

Tang was also annoyed by her mother-in-law's unrestrained speech, but she didn't dare to directly contradict her. In order to protect her daughter's reputation, she still tried to persuade her.

"All of you, shut up."

The tiger, in its fierce display, mistook him for a sick cat. Doctor Chen shouted sternly, "That's not necessarily true. We need to let the Third Young Mistress see him and see if Xiao Yin has any talent before we can talk about it."

"Old man, are you trying to ruin the Chen family's daughter?"

One Chen Xiaoyin is not a big deal; the Chen family has five other girls who are growing up and will all get married eventually.

At that time, besides Chen Xiaoyin, who would dare to marry a daughter of the Chen family?

"Women have long hair but short brains, so don't say anything more. Listen to me on this matter. Go see the Third Young Mistress first. If she says Xiaoyin can succeed, then she can study. If not, then Xiaoyin should stop bothering and settle down to get married peacefully."

"Thank you grandpa."

Chen Xiaoyin felt that it was really not easy to get to this point.

She was extremely grateful, and she believed that she would definitely gain the favor of the third young mistress of the Zhao family and that she would definitely be able to study medicine.

Xiao Chunnuan wanted to take in girls to learn medicine, and when Aunt Luo heard this, she immediately asked Sanya if she could learn.

"of course can."

Sanya is also an honest girl. In the past two years, she has helped the Xiao family make pills and has learned a lot about medicine and characters.

"Thank you, Third Young Mistress."

Aunt Luo felt that since Chunnuan had gotten married, she should be respectfully addressed as the Third Young Mistress, and there was nothing wrong with using her husband's family's title.

"Auntie, please just call me Chunnuan."

Xiao Chunnuan felt uncomfortable being addressed as "Third Young Mistress Zhao" even after returning to her parents' home.

"Alright, alright, Chunnuan, do you think Sanya can learn it?"

"Yes, definitely."

However, the name Sanya should probably be changed.

Don't call her Sanya when she becomes a female doctor.

“Hey, girls are called Da Ya, Er Ya, San Ya when they are born. Their names are just a way of addressing them. They don’t have any formal education. I don’t know what to call them. How about you do me the favor and give San Ya a name?”

"naming?"

It's such a difficult thing again.

After thinking it over, Chun Nuan realized that learning requires being quick-witted and eager to learn.

"Then let's call him Luo Min."

Sanya was naturally very happy to know that her name was Luo Min and that she could learn medicine from Chunnuan.

When Wu heard that Chunnuan was recruiting apprentices, she also came to ask Chunnuan to take her daughter Mei'er in.

"Isn't Mei'er always with her sister? Why does she want to study medicine?"

"This servant does indeed wish to study medicine."

If I learn medicine from the second daughter, I can make medicine pills and treat patients, and I can earn money to support my family. How wonderful!

Chunnuan asked Chunyan and Chunshu, but neither of them were interested. However, they agreed that Mei'er should study medicine.

Another person who wants to study medicine with Chunnuan is Zhong Miaomiao, the youngest daughter of Dr. Zhong, a doctor who works in the county town.

After meeting Dr. Chen's granddaughter, Chen Xiaoyin, Chunnuan saw the indomitable spirit on her face and admired it greatly.

Yes, Chen Xiaoyin is more ambitious than Luo Min, Wu Mei, and Zhong Miaomiao, and is more eager to study medicine and master it.

Because she has some basic knowledge, she often feels clear and bright when spring warms up a little.

"Dr. Chen, given time, Chen Xiaoyin will definitely become a good doctor."

When Chunnuan learned that the Chen family had made her feel at ease getting married, she immediately went to Doctor Chen to plead for her: "No matter which family Xiaoyin marries into, it would be best if she could have the freedom to study medicine and practice medicine, otherwise her talent would be wasted."

"Thank you for your kind words, Third Young Mistress."

Dr. Chen never expected that his granddaughter, who usually only played around, would actually have such good fortune.

Yes, in his eyes, being valued by Xiao Chunnuan meant he truly had talent.

Didn't I say that even though he's quite old, his medical skills are still inferior to those of the Third Young Mistress?

It's wonderful that Xiaoyin can now learn medicine from a master.

However, Dr. Chen was also clever and secretly made a deal with Chen Xiaoyin: to pass on all the knowledge she had learned to Chen Xiang, the second grandson of the Chen family.

Chen Xiang was the successor personally taught by Doctor Chen, but his own medical skills were really limited, and he felt that the Chen family's medical skills could not break through the limits.

If they could learn Xiao Chunnuan's skills, the Chen family might be able to open a pharmacy in the future.

No matter what the future holds, it's okay to dream about it and think about it in that direction; it's not a crime.

"No, I can't just reveal the skills my master taught me."

Unexpectedly, Chen Xiaoyin flatly refused.

"You child, you little rascal..."