Shulan returned to the clinic, where there were two patients.

Astragalus and Autumn are taking the pulse of a patient, while Costus and Agarwood are organizing and replenishing the medicine cabinet.

Tian Dong, Chuan Lian, Xiao Cui, and a few other little ones were there identifying medicinal herbs.

When everyone saw her return, they happily called out, "Junior Martial Aunt (Master)."

Xiao Cui also bounced over: "Miss."

Shulan affectionately ruffled her hair: "How's your studying going?"

She didn't take Xiao Cui as her apprentice, but treated her like a younger sister, and had her junior apprentices call her Junior Martial Aunt, openly showing her favoritism and doting on her.

"It's great, even Huang Qi said I learn very quickly." Xiao Cui is becoming more and more lively now, and she is very happy to learn every day.

Shulan praised, "That's great!"

She greeted the two patients, and after Huang Qi described their symptoms and looked at the prescription, she took their pulses and said, "Yes, it's just as you said. You can go and get the medicine."

Now that Huangqi and Jianqiu have both mastered their skills in treating common ailments, she can go out and have fun occasionally without any worries.

After the two patients left, the fellow disciples wrote down the patients' conditions over the past two days in a booklet and gave it to their junior master to read.

This was requested by Shulan, who wanted them to write down the patients they saw, the symptoms they encountered, and even the prescriptions they received.

In this way, they can look at it from time to time, and also teach their younger schoolmates.

Huang Qi and the others also thought this method was good, so they wrote it down whenever they had time.

And Shulan, after reading it, can also offer some pointers.

After reviewing these, point out some issues with the asparagus, but everything else is fine.

After Shulan finished reading, Huang Qi said again, "Junior Uncle, the servants of the Ma family want to invite you to the mansion to check on the young mistress's condition."

Ms. Ma was the one with the big belly from before.

"They said they would come to invite you in person this afternoon."

Shulan nodded: "Okay, this afternoon, you can decide who comes to my residence with me, two at a time, taking turns."

Upon hearing this, the six fellow disciples were overjoyed and said, "Okay, Junior Uncle."

When she had some free time, she tested several of her newly accepted apprentices on some questions.

He discovered that his little apprentice, Huo Xiang, whom he had only taken in yesterday afternoon, not only remembered what his senior brothers had taught him, but also the knowledge he had taught him more than half a month ago.

Shulan looked at his tender little face, patted his head, and praised, "Very good."

Patchouli grinned, looking very happy.

Looking at his two somewhat uneasy disciples, he said, "Talent is something you're born with. Even I might not have a talent like Huo Xiang's, so it's okay that you can't remember these things."

She said earnestly, "If we lack talent, then we should work harder. Diligence can make up for shortcomings. As long as we are determined to improve, we will definitely be able to master it."

Chunsheng and his fellow students nodded in agreement. They cherished the opportunity to study medicine and were willing to endure hardship.

Shulan nodded in satisfaction when she saw that they were willing to listen.

Although diligence is insignificant compared to talent, how many people in this world are truly talented?

Studying medicine means asking more questions, observing more, learning more, and gaining more insights.

She can teach them what she knows, but where they ultimately end up depends on themselves.

After she finished teaching her apprentice and had lunch, the Ma family indeed sent a carriage and a steward to personally pick her up.

They were unwilling to accept this, so they went to Yaocheng to hire the best doctor there, but even that doctor couldn't do anything about it.

They then consulted the best midwives, who were also quite troubled by the size of the belly, saying that the fetus was too large and that both the mother and child would suffer.

They were desperate and tried anything. When they came to their senses, they realized that even Dr. Wang had said there was nothing they could do, so what was the point of calling these other doctors?

Realizing what had happened, they had no choice but to change their diet and shamelessly ask Dr. Shu for help, placing their only hope on this young apprentice of the miracle doctor.

They were initially worried that Dr. Shu would put on airs, but when they saw her carrying her medicine box and leading her two apprentices into the carriage, they breathed a sigh of relief.

The Ma residence is located in the east of the city; it's only a ten-minute drive by carriage.

"Dr. Shu, please!"

When the carriage stopped, the steward respectfully invited her to get off.

"Thank you." She led Jianqiu and Tiandong off the carriage.

The first thing that catches the eye is the gate, its doors adorned with gleaming metal ornaments that add a touch of opulence.

The Ma family's mansion was quite large; while it might not be the largest in the area, it was certainly a well-known wealthy household.

She had indeed heard gossip about the Ma family, since patients loved to chat while waiting.

It seems that back then, the Ma family patriarch offended a powerful local family. Knowing that the man was vengeful, they knew that if the Ma family members stayed there, they would definitely suffer the consequences.

For the sake of his family, he gritted his teeth and gave half of his business to another local governor before leaving with his family.

Fearing that his powerful family would pursue them, they fled to the border town.

He used the money from the other side to do business in Yaocheng, but his family still lived in the border town.

After entering the gate, there is a spacious courtyard with lush green plants swaying in the wind.

As she looked around the Ma residence, she thought that it was much more luxurious than the General's Mansion, but she preferred the General's Mansion.

Although it wasn't as luxurious as this place, which was filled with the smell of money, it could be said to be more rustic in comparison.

But the general's work was exquisite and meticulous, and there was even a warm feeling in one place. It was said that the place was personally arranged by the late Madam He.

Over the years, nothing has changed; even Uncle Rong still calls the two brothers "Young Master."

It was as if the old master and his wife of the He family had never left.

At this moment, the butler spoke up, interrupting her thoughts: "Dr. Shu, this is the courtyard of our young master and young mistress."

Shulan nodded: "Okay."

Upon entering the courtyard, Young Master Ma quickly went to greet him: "Dr. Shu."

Madam Ma lay there, unable to speak, only able to look at her with longing.

Shulan, without putting on airs, said, "Let me take a look first."

She went over, took Madam Ma's pulse, looked at her belly, and said, "Madam's condition is not bad, but her belly is too big. There is no way to change it now. We can only change it through her diet."

Young Master Ma asked, "Can't we use medicine to treat it?"

Shulan stated frankly, "Medicine is not a panacea, especially since she is pregnant. Unless absolutely necessary, medication should be avoided, as this is better for both the pregnant woman and the baby."

Although Young Master Ma was worried, even Doctor Shu had said so, so there was nothing he could do.

Shulan looked at the belly and said, "I'll write down a few meal plans for you. Eat according to my plan every day, eat small meals frequently, and try your best to prevent the baby from growing any bigger."

Upon hearing this, Young Master Ma was immediately filled with gratitude and said, "Thank you, Dr. Shu."