Madam Shangguan selected an auspicious date for Shangguan Wanning and Mu Jingrui and allowed them to get married two months later.
"It seems like time is running out." Shangguan Yue frowned slightly as he looked at the date on the post. "Madam, is there enough time to prepare?"
Madam Shangguan looked at her daughter who was standing beside her and massaging her shoulders and back, and said with a smile: "If you don't get married in two months, then you will have to wait for half a year before you can have a good life. I don't mind, but I'm afraid your precious daughter is unwilling to wait."
A blush quickly appeared on Shangguan Wanning's face, and she stamped her feet shyly.
"Mom, what are you talking about? Not to mention half a year, even if it's ten years later, I can wait."
Shangguan Yue burst into laughter after hearing this.
"Ten years? Then you'll be an old maid. Besides, even if you're willing to wait, Jing Rui may not be willing." Shangguan Yue put the invitation aside and sighed helplessly, "Forget it, a girl can't be kept when she grows up. Sooner or later, she will be someone else's. Let's set this date."
Mu Jingrui received the birthday invitation from the Prime Minister's Mansion. Looking at the wedding date, he felt a little dazed, and all kinds of thoughts suddenly flooded into his mind.
Two months is not too long, but also... too long.
The weather was getting colder. Shangguan Wanning saw that Su Mo and Putao were wearing very thin clothes, so she took them and Lu Tong out shopping to pick out some fabrics to make autumn clothes.
Faced with the prosperity and wealth of the capital, Grape was overwhelmed and looked around with wide eyes of curiosity.
"Miss, there's such a long line over there, what are they doing?"
Grape pointed her finger forward, and Shangguan Wan Ning followed her line of sight, only to see a group of ragged people queuing in an orderly manner.
"They are waiting to see a doctor." Lu Tong explained, "The Jiyuan Hall is in front. Doctor Chen of Jiyuan Hall is well-known in the capital for his skillful treatment and kindness. He provides free medical treatment and medicine for the poor on the first and fifteenth day of every month."
"So there are poor people in the capital city too?" Grape found it unbelievable.
Shangguan Wanning smiled. "Silly girl, of course there are. Even though we are under the emperor's feet, there are poor families who can't eat enough and wear warm clothes."
"However, I heard that today is the last free clinic for Doctor Chen."
"Why?" Shangguan Wanning asked curiously.
"A few days ago, when you were not at home, I went to help in the kitchen and often followed Uncle Fu to buy vegetables. I heard from people around me that Doctor Chen was old and wanted to return to his hometown."
"What about Jiyuan Hall?"
"Just turn it off."
Shangguan Wanning lifted the carriage curtain and looked outside. Those poor families who were suffering from illness were waiting for these two days every month to see a doctor. After Doctor Chen went back, they...
What to do?
She thought of her deceased grandfather and uncle, and also of Mu Jingrui.
They were all people who had fought on the battlefield, their hands stained with blood. Although there was nothing wrong with defending their country, killing was too heavy.
Shangguan Wanning suddenly understood why her mother had been a vegetarian for many years and wanted to pray for her family.
"Go to Jiyuan Hall."
Shangguan Wanning made a decision. Since God gave her a chance to start over, in addition to protecting her family and rewriting her destiny, she should also do something for others.
In the evening, Shangguan Wanning held a lantern and waited for her father to return at the gate of the mansion.
"father."
Shangguan Wanning went up to her father as soon as she saw him and held his arm affectionately. "Dad, you must have been busy all day. I made some ginseng tea for you. Drink it first. I'll ask the kitchen to prepare dinner right away."
"Hey, wait."
Shangguan Yue took the ginseng tea but did not drink it. He stopped Shangguan Wan Ning who was about to turn around and leave. "Tell me first, what do you want me to help you with? If you don't explain clearly, I won't dare to eat or drink."
Shangguan Wanning frowned and showed a frustrated expression.
"Dad, I want to be filial to you, but you use this kind of thinking to guess about me. I am so sad..."
"Really? Then I'll drink your cup of ginseng tea. But we have an agreement. I've given you a chance. If you make any requests later and I don't agree, you better not get angry."
It turns out that old ginger is still spicy.
Shangguan Wan Ning immediately threw herself at him.
"Dad..." Shangguan Wanning shook her father's arm and acted coquettishly.
"Okay, okay, tell me, what have you taken a fancy to now?"
Shangguan Wanning immediately perked up. "Dad, I want to take over Jiyuan Hall."
"What?" Shangguan Yue froze and put the ginseng tea in his hand aside. "Why did you take over Jiyuantang?"
"Doctor Chen from Jiyuan Hall is going to retire and return home. I have already talked to him today. He is willing to transfer Jiyuan Hall to me at a low price, including the medicinal materials inside. Dad, I want to take over Jiyuan Hall and continue to treat the people and continue to provide free clinics."
Shangguan Yue's expression turned serious.
"Ning'er, if you want me to buy you a dowry, as long as I can afford it, I will give you whatever you want. But this matter... the clinic is a place to save the dying and the wounded, and human lives are at stake. It is of great importance."
"My daughter knows. It's because human life is at stake, so I want to save more lives."
"Ning'er, I know you've learned medicine from Lu Shenyi, but you've only been studying medicine for a short time and don't have much experience. If something happens... Dad can't save you."
Shangguan Wanning understood her father's concerns.
"Dad, I have thought about this question. If the clinic can be opened, I will write to Master and ask him to come back to practice medicine. Before he comes back, I will hire a famous doctor from the capital at a large price."
"Firstly, it can ensure the safety of the people who come to seek medical treatment; secondly, I can also take this opportunity to learn and improve myself. It's killing two birds with one stone."
Shangguan Yue looked at his daughter's enthusiasm and felt reluctant to pour cold water on her.
"I have no objection to your studying medicine, but don't forget that you will be married soon. After you get married, you will stay at home to take care of your husband and children. You can't go out and show your face in public. Wouldn't that make people laugh at you?"
"father……"
"Stop talking. This matter is not negotiable."
"But... I have already made an agreement with Doctor Chen. How can I go back on my word? Please support me. Just give me three thousand taels of silver..."
Shangguan Yue was determined. He stood up and prepared to go back to his room.
Shangguan Wanning opened her arms to block her father. "Dad, I'll find a way to raise three thousand taels myself. If I can raise the silver, you can't object."
Shangguan Yue looked at his daughter carefully.
"Okay, I don't want you to blame me. As long as you can raise the money yourself, I won't stop you. But, I have to say in advance that you can't pawn your jewelry."
"Okay, it's a deal."
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