Making way, Wang Yongzhu stepped forward to check Old Man Wu’s complexion, which was relatively stable.
He checked the pulse again, which was also considered calm.
His expression relaxed by half and he estimated the ti: "Has it been half an hour?"
Song Chongjin nodded.
Wang Yongzhu poured a pill from the bottle on the table, turned his back to the two, and while unnoticed, dropped a drop of gene nutrient liquid into the warm water in the spoon. Turning around, he dissolved the pill in the warm water.
He signaled to Song Chongjin and Wu Zhongbao to carefully lift Old Man Wu, pinched his jaw, and fed him the dicine.
After carefully laying Old Man Wu down, Wu Zhongbao finally spoke: "Sister-in-law, no, Madam—"
Wang Yongzhu quickly waved his hand: "Brother Wu, you better call sister-in-law. Rest assured, as long as father-in-law can get through tonight steadily, there will be no major problems."
Wu Zhongbao clasped his hands: "Such great kindness is beyond words of gratitude! Such grace is beyond repaynt. In the future, if there is anything you need from , just say the word, I would go through fire and water for you!"
Song Chongjin and Wang Yongzhu comforted Wu Zhongbao with a few words. Song Chongjin, seeing that Wang Yongzhu seed fine but was holding on, felt heartache: "You should go back to rest first! With Brother Wu and here, you can be called if anything happens."
Wu Zhongbao also hurriedly nodded.
Only then did Wang Yongzhu return to her room, and soon after lying down, she fell asleep.
This sleep lasted until the next morning when she was awakened by the sounds outside.
Looking at the ti of day, she quickly got up, freshened up, and rushed towards Old Man Wu’s courtyard.
After resting for a night, Old Doctor Du, although not fully recovered, seed in good spirits.
He was checking Old Man Wu’s pulse, and upon seeing Wang Yongzhu arrive, nodded, and turned to Wu Zhongbao: "Not bad, no fever last night, and the pulse is relatively stable today. Change the dressing frequently over these next few days, I’ll prescribe a formula to be taken for the next three days."
"If, after three days, the wound heals well, switch to pills and take them for a month—" The rest of his words weren’t spoken.
Wu Zhongbao’s face showed a mix of relief and despair.
Of course, he understood Du’s unspoken ssage: after a month, it would be up to human effort or fate.
He forced a smile to thank Old Doctor Du.
Old Doctor Du waved his hand and walked out, beckoning Wang Yongzhu to join him.
Back in the courtyard where he was staying, Du scrutinized yesterday’s operation with Wang Yongzhu before he was satisfied.
After questioning, he seriously said: "In a few days, bring Lord Du over. Once things are settled here, I’ll take him back to Jing County. You should also prepare everything at ho and get ready to depart."
"It’s better to prepare early, not to ntion, you still need to request the teacher. If that teacher is reasonable, it’s fine. But if you encounter soone with a strange temperant who wants to test you, it might take more than two or three days. It’s better to leave so extra ti so as not to miss the term!"
He was genuinely considering Song Chongjin and Wang Yongzhu’s plans.
Wang Yongzhu nodded: "Rest assured, Master, we’re also planning our departure. Once matters with the Wu Family and Ninth Master Lee are resolved, we’ll set off."
Speaking of Ninth Master Lee, Old Doctor Du couldn’t help but advise: "This Ninth Young Master of the Lee Family looks like a delicate little girl, but he reminds of a wolf cub in sheep’s clothing with a fierce streak. Be wary when working with him. In this world, even parent and child can beco enemies over profits, let alone partnerships?"
He gave plenty of advice, and Wang Yongzhu acknowledged them one by one.
A couple of days later, Old Man Wu’s wound had indeed recovered well, and he even regained consciousness once, showing no signs of major trouble.
Wang Yongzhu then instructed Yao Da to go back and bring Lord Du.
She assisted Old Doctor Du in preparing a month’s worth of pills, all intended for Old Man Wu.
Taking advantage of the mont when no one was around, she mixed the gene nutrient liquid with honey, stirred it well, and then rolled them into honey pills.
Even Old Doctor Du didn’t notice.
On the third day, Lord Du was brought over, and after eting Old Doctor Du, once the initial excitent passed, he felt a little reluctant to leave when Old Doctor Du finished instructing and prepared to take him back to Jing County.
During these days, he had beco sowhat accustod to life in Qilidun, spending his days either studying with Song Chongjin or running around with the village kids.
Occasionally joining Jinhoo and the others to explore the mountains, over these past couple of months, his previously fair skin had tanned to a wheat color.
He looked far more spirited and lively compared to when he just left the Capital City.
Old Doctor Du, upon first glance, nodded with approval, knowing that Lord Du was well taken care of in the countryside.
Seeing that Lord Du still seed a bit unwilling, he chuckled with mild annoyance: "When you were sent here, you weren’t willing, and now when taking you back, you’re still unwilling! Do you plan to spend your entire life in the countryside? Even your little aunt and uncle will be leaving soon; do you intend to watch over their house?"
"Your grandmother is missing you terribly at ho, so hurry and gather your things to co back with !"
Lord Du also understood that his stay in Qilidun wouldn’t last long, but didn’t expect the day of parting to arrive so soon.
Before getting in the carriage, after a long pause, he pulled Wang Yongzhu aside and quietly said: "Little Aunt, before I leave, I left so gifts in the room for Jinhoo and the others. Please hand them over after I leave, and tell them if they ever co to Jing County, I’ll take them for a tour and have a al!"
Wang Yongzhu solemnly nodded: "Rest assured, I’ll convey your ssage! Just follow Master back to Jing County, study well, and honor your grandfather and grandmother!"
Lord Du nodded vigorously, turned around, and before getting in the carriage, bowed deeply to Song Chongjin and Wang Yongzhu: "Thank you, Little Aunt and Uncle, for your teachings these days! I understand now!"
The little boy, after saying this, felt slightly embarrassed, blushed to his ears, and quickly climbed into the carriage to hide.
It made everyone laugh.
After bidding farewell to Old Doctor Du and his grandson, Wang Yongzhu handed the pills over to Wu Zhongbao and discreetly remarked: "These dicines were ticulously crafted by my master, involving so imperial secret formulas, which will enhance their efficacy greatly. Don’t be surprised by the results, and keep it a secret."
Wu Zhongbao and Lady Wu were shrewd people and imdiately grasped the gravity of Wang Yongzhu’s words.
They understood it as Wang Yongzhu pleading with Old Doctor Du, who then used imperial secret formulas; revealing this would be a capital offense.
So they firmly nodded: "Don’t worry! We won’t utter a single word!
Lady Wu, filled with gratitude, held Wang Yongzhu’s hands: "This ti, we truly owe you so much! We don’t even know how to thank you properly! Given our current situation, saying too much might seem insincere! Let’s leave it at that; this son of mine owes you both his life!"
Wang Yongzhu understood Lady Wu’s sentints and rely advised them to take good care of Old Man Wu.
She ntioned having unfinished business at ho and needed to take her leave.
Lady Wu and Wu Zhongbao didn’t insist on keeping her, and after many expressions of thanks, saw her off to the carriage.
On the road, Song Chongjin said: "When I spoke to Brother Wu the other day, he thought it over for a couple of days and agreed yesterday. However, now he has to care for father-in-law, but soday, if father-in-law passes, he’ll bring mother-in-law to join us in Chicheng City."
Wang Yongzhu nodded and relayed the words from Old Doctor Du, and she and Song Chongjin discussed preparations for their departure.
Now that the matters were sorted, only the issue of the tea mountain distribution in Qilidun remained.
Song Chongjin asked Wang Yongzhu how the distribution of the Tea Mountain should be managed among the people in Qilidun.
Wang Yongzhu pondered for a mont and suggested one thing: if every household or even every person truly has a share, then all the won in Qilidun should also have a share.
She believed that if every woman in Qilidun had a share of the Tea Mountain’s earnings, it would empower them, enabling them to stand more confidently and speak up more assertively!
As the saying goes, money in hand brings security.
Song Chongjin’s eyes flickered as he listened and observed Wang Yongzhu, who seed lost in thought, realizing sothing about the injustices she had endured.
He nodded solemnly: "Don’t worry! I’ll make sure that the Lizheng agrees to this!"
His resolve was firm, regardless of the ti and potential opposition. Song Chongjin hoped that achieving this might alleviate so of the injustice Yongzhu had faced over the years. Looking back, he wished it would bring her so peace of mind.
As long as it would bring so comfort and help make up for what Yongzhu had suffered, he was determined to accomplish it, no matter the difficulty or resistance he might face.
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