Xu Rao knew that the prince had invited his family over to thank Zhang Zhaoci for saving his life, so he didn't think much of it. After returning to the back office and telling Zhang Zhaoci, he instructed Zhang Zhaoci to take the children and ride in the messenger's carriage.

Not far north of Hexi County is a cluster of buildings. This is where the families of some generals stationed at Yanmen Pass lived. Some of them also settled down in Hexi County. Most of them settled their families in this cluster of buildings.

This area of ​​buildings has existed for many years. After the founding of the Great Liang Dynasty, the place was renovated and expanded, and some generals were allowed to bring their families from their hometowns. As a result, this place is actually as bustling as Hexi County.

Zhang Zhaoci looked curiously at the scenery outside the car window and said to Xu Rao, "This place is not much different from the county town. I think the two places are not very far apart. Why don't we talk to the prince and build some more houses in the middle to connect the two places, and then build the city wall higher? That would be good."

Xu Rao sighed and said, "You make it sound so easy. Who wouldn't want that? It's all about money. If we had the money, this place would have been built long ago."

Zhang Zhaoci said, "Isn't it your job as local officials to lead your people to prosperity? That's your job. I think you're quite content sitting in the county office drinking tea all day."

Xu Rao scratched his head and said, "Do you think it's easy to be a good local official? When I first arrived, I was completely clueless. I didn't know anything about the situation. I had to understand the basics first, right? After I finished reading all the documents in the government office, I started going down to the grassroots to take a look. I need to understand the basics before I can think about how to lead my people to prosperity. Don't you agree?"

Zhang Zhaoci said, "Yes, yes, you're right. I'm just a doctor, how would I know about these things?"

Xu Rao saw Xu Zhi staring at him and Zhang Zhaoci with big eyes, smiled and patted Xu Zhi's hair, saying, "We shouldn't speak too loudly. What if we scare Xiao Jiu?"

Xu Di turned his head to look at the scenery outside the window, somewhat speechless. His parents seemed to have become more and more childish since they came here. They could argue for a long time over the smallest things. Their former elegance was really getting further and further away from them.

After resting at his residence for a few days, the heir of the Marquis of Jingbei hurried back. This was an important border town, and the commander-in-chief could not leave for too long.

The heir of the Marquis of Jingbei was already waiting at the main gate. When Zhang Zhaoci saw the heir, he first examined the complexion on the heir's face. Only after they arrived at the inner courtyard did he sit down and take the heir's pulse, saying, "The heir is recovering quite well, but he still needs to rest and recuperate properly. Don't take your youth for granted and not take your health seriously."

The young master was not yet married, so the large general's mansion was occupied by the young master, a few attendants, and servants. The person in charge of helping the young master entertain the Xu family was an old nanny from the old lady of the Jingbei Marquis's mansion. Her surname was Shen. It was said that she was the old lady's maid when she was married. After she got married, she became the nanny in charge of the old lady's courtyard. Her children and grandchildren all served in the Wei family army.

Granny Shen kept thanking Zhang Zhaoci, who smiled and said, "Don't be so polite. My family of three was also saved by you. We just moved here and there are still many things we don't know how to do. We still have a lot to rely on the young master. Granny Shen, this is the first time I've been in charge of the household. Please don't blame me if I do anything wrong."

Granny Shen really liked Zhang Zhaoci's free and easy manner, and said with a smile, "Not at all, not at all."

After exchanging simple greetings with Xu Rao, the Crown Prince said to Zhang Zhaoci, "Madam Xu, I am very interested in your methods of treating wounds. We have several military doctors here. When would you have time to come and give me some pointers?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Zhaoci looked at Xu Rao, and Xu Rao also looked at Zhang Zhaoci. The couple hadn't expected the young master to make such a request.

Although the Great Liang Dynasty did not impose many restrictions on women, some basic rules still had to be followed. Otherwise, even though Zhang Zhaoci was the most talented in medicine in the Zhang family and had mastered a wealth of medical skills, she was still not allowed to practice medicine outside the home. Even when people in the household fell ill, Zhang Zhaoci would not offer to treat them.

Seeing the expressions on the faces of the Xu couple, the young prince knew that his request was unreasonable. He said somewhat awkwardly, "I didn't mean anything by it. The doctor in the manor examined my wound and said that if it hadn't been treated properly and stitched up, who knows what might have happened. So, I thought about it for a long time and felt that it would be great if your medical skills could be used on us. We usually suffer from external injuries in battle, and some of them bleed to death because they weren't treated properly."

Hearing this, Zhang Zhaoci's expression was one of great reluctance, but since Xu Rao didn't speak, she couldn't say anything and could only keep glancing at Xu Rao.

Xu Rao was inclined to agree, but then he thought of the harsh treatment women faced in society and said with some difficulty, "Your Highness, although my wife is a skilled doctor, she is a woman and it is not appropriate for her to show her face in public like this."

The prince said, "I have already thought about this issue. I will not allow Madam Xu to go to the military camp. I will set up a courtyard in this general's mansion as a place for Madam Xu to teach. I will have those military doctors come over, and Madam Xu will teach them. Don't worry, I will not let them go out and talk about this matter."

Having said all that, it would be unreasonable to refuse again, so Xu Rao had no choice but to agree. Zhang Zhaoci was overjoyed at the thought of being able to return to her beloved profession, and her face beamed with happiness.

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