The old leader insisted on not disturbing too many people; originally, he didn't even want Old Han to help him with his health.

The international situation is constantly changing, and countless eyes are watching our country.

There's an important meeting in a couple of days, and if the old leader doesn't attend, it will definitely cause a lot of speculation.

The old commander is an important military decision-maker, and his every move is related to the country's military attitude and even military actions.

The old commander was a strong man his whole life, but his old injuries were causing him severe pain, and he had been having trouble sleeping and eating lately. This was seriously affecting his mental state.

I recently returned from the south and, after being persuaded by those around me, I agreed to use traditional Chinese medicine.

However, his illness is chronic, and treatment is slow. Old Han said he wanted to have the old leader attend the meeting in a few days, but he definitely wouldn't be able to hold on for too long.

The old commander needed to use painkillers to cope. That was his decision beforehand.

Painkillers might provide temporary relief, but they can have serious long-term consequences. After all, he's getting on in years.

Old Han's medicine is effective, but it cannot make him recover quickly.

Chief Qin's appetite has noticeably decreased these days because he's been anxious following his lead.

Xiao Sanqiang's thinking was simple: regardless of whether he saw a doctor or not, he should first prepare some medicinal food for the patient. Once the patient ate, everything else would be easier to discuss.

The old leader has been eating far too little these days.

The old leader also had traditional Chinese medicine doctors by his side, but the medicinal meals they prepared were far inferior to those made by Song Yan.

The old leader stubbornly refused to let others know, fearing that leaks would be detrimental to the country.

Now, countless eyes are watching him and this country.

But if it's done in Chief Qin's name, wouldn't the target be much smaller?

The guards and the physician disagreed with Han Lao bringing his apprentice because they couldn't make the decision. The old commander only wanted Han Lao to come.

After Xiao Sanqiang finished speaking, they all looked at him.

"Alright! I understand. Whoever came up with the idea should carry it out. I'll go ask Chief Qin. Besides Chief Qin, who else can the old chief listen to?" Xiao Sanqiang resignedly left...

After lunch break today, the second and third children were bothering Song Yan. Di Minxia said that Xiao Sanqiang had arrived, so Song Yan carried one in each arm to see him.

Song Yan thought to himself, "That's why they say women become super strong after they become mothers."

These two boys are sturdy and heavy.

Xiao Sanqiang was startled. Song Yan wasn't particularly tall or strong, yet he was carrying two chubby boys. He quickly took one of them from Song Yan.

The second child, though not shy, still wanted his mother to hold him. He hadn't let Di Minxia hold him earlier, and now that Xiao Sanqiang had taken him, he was very unhappy.

Xiao Sanqiang lifted him high, and only then did the second brother laugh.

Xiao Sanqiang tactfully explained his purpose: Chief Qin hadn't had a good appetite these past few days and wanted her to prepare some medicinal cuisine for him.

Xiao Sanqiang used to be the one to pick up the medicinal meals, but he hasn't come much lately.

Song Yan asked Shen Changchuan, who said that Chief Qin doesn't like to trouble people. If it's convenient for Song Yan, he can give her the prescription.

Later, Song Yan gave out the recipe. It would definitely be effective, but since it wasn't made by Song Yan himself, it would be much less effective.

This was the first time Song Yan had come to their home to prepare medicinal cuisine.

What has Lao Han been doing these days?

Song Yan vaguely guessed the purpose of her trip. After feeding the fourth and fifth sons, she left.

Sure enough, after showing it to Chief Qin, she mentioned the old chief, hoping he would wait a while and show it to him.

In fact, Old Han had always wanted Song Yan to personally treat the old leader. Old Han had high hopes for Song Yan's medical skills, saying that she had surpassed her teacher.

However, the old leader was rather stubborn, feeling that this was all he could do. That's why Commander Qin adopted this method today.

The old leader recently showed Song Yan his prescriptions and medicinal diet recipes.

Although the old leader is lying in a hospital bed, he still has a lot of work to do. He doesn't have time to see Song Yan right now; Song Yan will have to wait.

Chief Qin then started chatting with Song Yan about everyday things. She had been eating Song Yan's medicinal cuisine for so long, but she had never spoken to him like this before.

Song Yan was cheerful, generous, and knowledgeable. She could respond to everything Chief Qin said, and the atmosphere of the conversation remained pleasant.

Chief Qin sighed inwardly, knowing that Shen Changchuan wouldn't have to suffer for the rest of his life.

He has an excellent son and an excellent daughter-in-law.

Song Yan waited for two hours.

The old leader knew this was his wife's idea, and that they had waited so long. He had no choice but to agree, though he sighed.

Birth, aging, illness, and death are the natural order of life. He has already begun making orderly arrangements for his future work. However, this is all out of goodwill from his wife and those around him.

Let him take a look. But he never dared to dream of breaking the laws of nature.

After Song Yan examined his master's pulse, he found his prescription to be absolutely flawless.

Chief Qin suspected that Song Yan had some concerns, so she asked everyone to leave.

She asked again if there was anything that could be changed in the recipe.

Her actions implied that even if Song Yan completely rejected the prescription, no such news would spread.

Song Yan smiled: "My master is a magnanimous and broad-minded person, so I really have no worries."

It would be a lie to say that Chief Qin wasn't disappointed, but these kinds of things can't be forced.

The old leader patted her hand to reassure her.

"but……"

The two words Song Yan uttered immediately made Chief Qin's heart leap into his throat. Was there another way?

"If the ginseng in this prescription could be replaced, the effect would be greatly enhanced."

In the countryside where I used to live, there was ginseng growing in the mountains. By chance, I obtained two top-quality ginseng roots. Grandpa Yueyue used half of one when he was sick, and we still have one and a half left.

"I want to take it and replace the original ginseng," Song Yan said.

The old commander wanted to say that the ginseng he used was all top-quality wild ginseng. But seeing the longing look in his wife's eyes, he swallowed his words. "Alright! Let's give it a try!"

"The wild ginseng needs to be added to the medicine and boiled for the first three days. The heat is very important; any mistake will reduce its efficacy. Let me boil the medicine for these three days!"

"If it achieves the desired effect, then we won't need to put the ginseng in the container anymore; we can just take it sublingually," Song Yan said.

Chief Qin grasped Song Yan's hand, "Thank you, child!"

Even just easing his pain would be helpful!

He was in pain all the time, and couldn't eat or sleep well.

Song Yan went home and retrieved the ginseng. When the old leader's physician saw the ginseng, he exclaimed that it was a rare and precious item, something that was truly hard to come by.

Song Yan watched the heat as he prepared the medicine.

This was Song Yan's first time in such a place; both times he entered, he underwent strict checks and body searches.

When she was brewing the medicine, Chief Qin did not have anyone follow her.

Traditional Chinese medicine doctors all have their own unique techniques, so don't leave anyone around her. This is a sign of trust and respect for Song Yan.