In the backyard garden of General Weiyuan's Mansion, General Ding Dayong was performing a set of Tongbeiquan. His force was like a tiger descending from the mountain, and his punches were so fierce that they seemed to be able to tear the air apart.
Daughter Ding Xinwan took Hong Zhengxuan, who came for a medical consultation, to the backyard while admiring the surrounding flower beds.
Her voice was like a spring breeze, breaking the solemn and murderous atmosphere in the general's mansion.
"I visited Sister He Yuan a few days ago. She was full of praise for Doctor Hong, saying that it was your superb medical skills that cured her of the Hundred Days Sleeping Pill she was given."
When mentioning Qiao Heyuan, a happy smile flashed in Ding Xinwan's eyes, as if she remembered the private conversation between the two, and Qiao Heyuan's appreciation and admiration for Hong Zhengxuan that was difficult to conceal.
When Ding Xinwan heard this, she joked that if Qiao Heyuan got married first, she would definitely prepare her dowry herself and give her the deepest blessings as an older sister.
Upon hearing this, Hong Zhengxuan smiled modestly. "I don't deserve it. Miss He Yuan's recovery is also thanks to the golden thread lotus that Concubine Shoukang sent her in time." As he spoke, his gaze drifted off to Ding Dayong. "Judging from the general's mental state today, I'm sure the carbuncle has improved significantly."
Ding Xinwan nodded in agreement, her tone filled with gratitude and respect for Hong Zhengxuan. "Indeed, the plaster Doctor Hong prepared for my father is very effective, unlike those prescriptions from the Imperial Hospital that are always lukewarm and ineffective."
Hong Zhengxuan simply smiled faintly and waved his hand to indicate that it was nothing to worry about. "This is all due to the general's good fortune. I was just lucky enough to prescribe the right remedy."
As he spoke, Ding Dayong had completed today's boxing practice. He slowly stopped practicing without a trace of fatigue on his face.
Picking up the teapot on the table, he drank from the spout, his heroic spirit evident.
Then he turned to Hong Zhengxuan, his voice revealing a bit of majesty and expectation: "Doctor Hong, I'd be grateful if you could give me another follow-up examination today."
Hong Zhengxuan bowed respectfully and replied, "General, you are too kind. This is my responsibility."
He immediately opened the medical box, took out the pulse pillow and fine thread, and carefully took Ding Dayong's pulse. Ding Xinwan stood aside, her eyes switching between her father and Hong Zhengxuan, her heart filled with both worry and anticipation.
She knew very well that her father's periosteal carbuncle had troubled him for many years. Now that she saw that Hong Zhengxuan's medical skills could help her father's condition improve, she was filled with gratitude that was beyond words.
After a moment, Hong Zhengxuan released his hand, a satisfied smile on his face. "The general's pulse is steady and strong. The toxins from the carbuncle have been basically eliminated. I just need to continue applying the medicine regularly and take good care of him. I believe he will be fully recovered soon."
Ding Dayong laughed heartily after hearing this and patted Hong Zhengxuan on the shoulder: "Doctor Hong is indeed worthy of his reputation. I leave my body to you!"
Ding Xinwan also breathed a sigh of relief, revealing a relieved smile: "Thank you, Doctor Hong. Not only are you a superb doctor, but you are also so humble and polite. It's really rare."
Hong Zhengxuan smiled slightly and packed up his medical kit. "Miss, you're too kind. Doctors are kind-hearted. I'm just doing the best I can."
At noon, Ding Dayong cordially invited Hong Zhengxuan to stay for lunch. The dishes were exquisite and the atmosphere was warm.
Ding Dayong greatly admired Hong Zhengxuan's medical skills and character. After a few drinks, he actually came up with the idea of making Hong Zhengxuan his son-in-law.
He originally thought that he could recruit a good son-in-law like Hong Zhengxuan, but he didn't expect that Qiao Sanhe would "intercept" him first.
Ding Dayong couldn't help but feel a little regretful, but he was also an open-minded person and soon let it go.
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That afternoon, the sun was warm, and Hong Yingrong entered General Ding Dayong's residence carrying a gift box containing precious deer antlers and wild ginseng.
As soon as Ding Dayong received the visiting card, he personally went to the door to greet him.
"Sister-in-law, after so many years, you are still as charming as before!" Ding Dayong bowed with emotion, his tone full of nostalgia for the past and respect for Hong Yingrong.
Hong Yingrong smiled back, her smile revealing a hint of calmness and composure, "General Ding, it's been many years since we last met. Are you all right?" Her voice was gentle and kind, as if it instantly narrowed the distance between the two.
Ding Dayong's face was filled with smiles as he said with emotion: "Time flies. Things are no longer the same as they were back then."
He warmly invited Hong Yingrong to the main hall for a gathering, and even asked his daughter Ding Xinwan to come and pay her respects to Hong Yingrong.
When Hong Yingrong first met Ding Xinwan, she liked her and felt that she was different from others.
Xue Huichun and Xue Shanqiu are his beloved daughters, but their personalities are more inherited from Hong Yingrong's gentle temperament, lacking the heroic spirit that a daughter of a general should have.
At this moment, Hong Yingrong stared at Ding Xinwan. She saw that her eyebrows revealed heroic spirit and her face was beautiful and charming, and she felt a sense of love for her.
She took Ding Xinwan's hand, looked at it carefully, and involuntarily took off the seven-treasure glass bracelet on her wrist and gently put it on Ding Xinwan's fair wrist.
Ding Dayong saw this and knew that the bracelet was worth a lot of money. He hurriedly said, "Oh, sister-in-law, this is unacceptable! How can you accept such a valuable item so easily? This child has always been naughty. If he accidentally breaks it, wouldn't it be a waste of such a precious gift? What a shame!"
Upon hearing this, Hong Yingrong waved her hand gently, indicating that Ding Dayong need not worry too much.
Her gaze still lingered on Ding Xinwan, her face filled with fondness. "General Ding, the moment I saw this child, I felt a connection with her. This bracelet is just a small token of my appreciation, so please don't refuse."
Her voice was gentle but firm. Seeing this, Ding Dayong knew it was not a good idea to refuse too much, so he no longer insisted and just asked Ding Xinwan to quickly thank Hong Yingrong.
Ding Xinwan bowed obediently, her voice clear and pleasant: "Thank you, Aunt Hong, for your kindness. Xinwan will definitely cherish this bracelet."
Hong Yingrong's smile brightened when she heard this. She took Ding Xinwan's hand and asked her to sit next to her. The two of them started chatting intimately.
However, Ding Dayong knew that Hong Yingrong's visit was not just to reminisce about the past.
His eyes were deep and revealed a sense of majesty. He signaled to his daughter Ding Xinwan to leave for the time being.
Ding Xinwan was very intelligent and immediately understood what her father meant. She bowed and took her leave obediently.
After Ding Xinwan's figure disappeared behind the screen, Hong Yingrong also restrained her smile and her expression became solemn.
She pulled out a yellowed tiger talisman blueprint from her bosom. On one corner were written the characters "Mighty General's Mansion". Although the handwriting was a little blurry, it was still clearly recognizable.
Hong Yingrong stared at Ding Dayong and asked in a serious tone, "General Ding, why is the name of the General's Mansion written on the blueprint of the Xingyuan Army's tiger talisman? This matter is of great importance. Please tell me the truth."
Ding Dayong took the drawings, his hands felt heavy, as if carrying a thousand pounds of past events. He was silent for a moment, as if recalling the distant past.
Finally, he took a deep breath and slowly revealed the secret that had been buried in his heart for decades.
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