Chapter 767 Extra 45
In the evening, the clinic closes on time.
Ma Shuangshuang went to the gate of Wende Academy to wait for her brother to finish school.
Ma Shuangshuang's younger brother Ma Xueren is eight years old. He was admitted to the Wende Academy's student class two years ago and is now attending classes there.
It just so happened that they had days off the next day or the day after tomorrow, so Ma Shuangshuang went to pick up her brother and they went home together.
Ma Shuangshuang usually lives in the accommodation provided by the clinic.
The female doctor who worked in their clinic usually rested in a house not far away.
That was the princess's residence. Each person had a room. The room was very large and fully equipped with daily necessities. The environment arranged by the princess was naturally excellent.
Ma Shuangshuang feels at ease every day when she thinks that her younger brother goes to school not far away.
Before school was over at Wende Academy, there were already many people waiting at the door, many of whom were parents.
There was an imperial examination in the Dayan Dynasty four years ago, and there was also an imperial examination a year ago.
The imperial examinations were held every three years. Wende Academy had many students who passed the examinations. The top scorer of the previous session also came from Wende Academy, and several first and second class Jinshi also came from Wende Academy.
Therefore, the reputation of Wende Academy spread throughout the Great Yan Dynasty.
Although Wende Academy has been expanded, there are still too many people who come here to study every year and the number of places is limited, so many people still cannot enter Wende Academy to study.
Ma Shuangshuang sometimes feels a little emotional. She is really lucky that her brother was able to be admitted to Wende Academy.
Of course, when Ma Shuangshuang was studying at the Girls' College, she would personally teach her younger brother every time she went home during the holidays.
So perhaps because of her influence, her younger brother also became very knowledgeable and was admitted to Wende Academy in no time.
When my younger brother passed the exam, my grandma, parents and I were so excited.
The villagers were also happy and said that because of her and her brother, their village is now famous in the surrounding villages.
For the villagers, there is still a big difference between women studying and men studying.
Because men can study hard, pass the imperial examinations, gain honors, and become officials, but women cannot.
But now she works as a doctor in the princess's clinic. Her medical skills are constantly improving, and her grandma, parents are happy for her.
If she has this ability, it means she has the ability to rely on herself.
Every time I feel sad that I sent her to a girls' college.
It is said that it is difficult to get into a women's college nowadays.
Every year, people from almost all over the Great Yan Dynasty come to take the entrance examination.
The competitive pressure is naturally great.
Just as she was thinking about it, she saw her brother coming out.
Ma Xueren saw his barrier and ran over happily, "Sister, sister!"
Ma Xueren ran over excitedly with a backpack on his back.
Ma Shuangshuang smiled, reached out to take his backpack, put it on her back and said, "Let's go, take a bus home."
The two of them got on the bus and went home.
Because Ma Xueren was wearing the clothes of Wende Academy, people in the carriage came to look at him frequently.
Their eyes showed admiration and envy.
Ma Shuangshuang knew that in Hezhou, anyone who graduated from the Women's Academy or the Wende Academy would be very respectable and respected.
Of course, each of them is strict with themselves and has high demands on themselves. Even after graduation, they will never bring discredit to the college.
The academy has a school motto. During their daily classes, the teachers in the academy pay more attention to the cultivation of their students' moral character.
The carriage stopped at Majia Village, and Ma Shuangshuang went home with her brother.
When they passed by the village, the villagers greeted them warmly.
"Shuangshuang and Xueren are back together."
"Shuangshuang has a promising future, Xueren has a promising future too..."
After these years, everyone works in the cement workshop and the conditions of every household in the village have improved.
Almost all the houses in the village have been renovated, and some have even been built with bricks and tiles.
Their house was rebuilt and now has many rooms and is very spacious.
Her parents set up a study room specifically for her and her brother to read and study in during the weekends.
As soon as they entered the house, Ma Shuangshuang smelled the fragrance of food.
Ma Xueren said, "It smells good."
Ma Shuangshuang smiled and said, "The food should be ready. I'll wash my hands and go help."
As she spoke, Ma Shuangshuang washed her hands and went into the house.
Hearing the voices, an old lady with gray hair and good spirits came out. "It's Shuangshuang and Xueren who are back. Come on, come in. I know you're back from school, so I made something delicious at home. I bought some braised pork and made some chicken legs for you."
The brother and sister like braised pork and chicken legs very much.
Ma Shuangshuang studied at a girls' college and would also attend other classes on weekdays, so she also learned to cook some home-cooked dishes.
I also taught it to my family so they can cook and eat it on weekdays.
Of course, some seasonings and spices were very expensive in the past and they couldn’t afford them, but now they can afford them.
Not to mention that since the Great Yan Dynasty and the Gulin Royal Court opened up trade, the price of spices shipped from the Gulin Royal Court has become much cheaper.
So now when they cook, they not only add salt but also use seasonings.
Of course they do like to eat braised pork and chicken legs.
In the past, I didn’t even dare to think about it during the Chinese New Year.
But now we can often eat meat and chicken at home.
Of course, they can also eat a lot of delicious food in the school cafeteria on weekdays.
Since they started eating well, Ma Shuangshuang's grandmother, parents and grandma have all been in much better health.
Her grandmother was no longer as thin and hunched as before.
Now my back is straighter and I've gained some weight.
It’s only in the last two or three years that conditions have improved and we can afford to eat it.
Of course, it was Ma Shuangshuang who prescribed medicine for her family members to take care of their health.
She now knew that the reason why her grandmother was usually hunched over was because of malnutrition and lack of energy and blood due to hunger.
Everyone in the village is grateful to the cement workshop. Although it is hard work, everyone gets high wages and bonuses.
Ma Xueren said excitedly: "Okay, let's eat braised pork and chicken legs."
In the academy, Ma Xueren tried hard to appear calm, but as soon as he got home, he became excited like a child.
The old lady said, "They've even made some freshly steamed buns."
"Ever since we used Shuangshuang's method, our steamed buns are soft and fragrant."
It is especially delicious when eaten with vegetables.
Ma Shuangshuang talked to her grandmother for a while and went into the house to help her mother.
She sat down to pump the bellows to light the fire and talk about daily matters.
Ma Xueren would also excitedly tell his family about the academy.
The whole family listened with great interest.
"Where's my dad?"
"Your father went to your uncle's house to help out and will be back soon."
Ma Shuangshuang's mother asked Ma Shuangshuang about her well-being, and of course she also asked Ma Xueren about her well-being.
The good relationship between the two siblings is also related to the fact that they grew up in a good environment.
My grandmother is open-minded, and my parents don't favor boys over girls.
Speaking of this, Ma Shuangshuang's mother said, "There have been matchmakers proposing marriages again these days. I think the two families they proposed are really good. The families are wealthy, and the other party is seventeen or eighteen years old, with a good temperament, good looks, and the ability to manage the family business. And the key is that the other party's mother is also good. She said that she will definitely treat you well..."
Of course, Ma Shuangshuang's mother also knew that her daughter graduated from a girls' academy and had the princess behind her, so no one dared to bully her.
In fact, Ma Shuangshuang's mother is in a calmer mood now.
At first, when some people from wealthy families with good personal conditions arranged matchmakers to propose marriage, she was shocked and couldn't believe it.
She always thought that they were just farmers and would never dare to marry into a high-class family.
I never dared to think about it before.
But now it is people like this who come to propose marriage to Shuangshuang, and those ordinary families dare not come to propose marriage. Ma Shuangshuang's mother realized that now, thanks to her daughter, the family is really different.
In fact, someone told her that her son could enter the Wende Academy's student class, and as long as he studied hard in the future, he would almost certainly pass the imperial examination and bring honor to the family.
It is said that Ma Shuangshuang's value has increased just by having such a younger brother, not to mention that she herself has excellent medical skills.
Moreover, she is still young, and her medical skills will be even better in time.
Because even though she is working as a doctor in a clinic now, Ma Shuangshuang still studies hard every day.
I will organize some medical records into notes, look at them every day, and also look through my previous class notes.
Because she knows that learning never ends.
And when she studies, she feels very fulfilled.
"The people who came to propose marriage all value you very much. They even hired someone to draw your portrait. Would you like to take a look at it later?"
Ma Shuangshuang said, "Mom, I'm only sixteen years old. I want to finish the things at hand and improve my medical skills."
Ma Shuangshuang didn’t think too much about it for the time being.
"Some of our students enrolled later in school, and they all plan to graduate at eighteen."
Ma Shuangshuang will not be blinded by these appearances.
She knew that what everyone valued were the connections and the princess behind her.
Otherwise, how could he not look down on her for coming from the countryside?
Ma Shuangshuang's mother knew that Ma Shuangshuang was a person with strong opinions.
And she supports her daughter's ideas.
If there was such a girls' academy when she was young, she would also try her best to study there.
She could also feel that her daughter became more confident after learning the skills, and she smiled more often.
Ma Shuangshuang's mother was also sincerely happy for her daughter.
When the meal was ready, Ma Shuangshuang's father came back.
The whole family sat together, eating, talking and laughing.
Ma Shuangshuang's mother asked, "What did you say when you went to see Big Brother?"
Ma Shuangshuang's father, Ma Cang, said, "Speaking of growing medicinal herbs."
"Over the years, we followed Shuangshuang to learn how to identify medicinal herbs. We didn't think much of it at the time, we just thought we could pick herbs when we saw them in the mountains."
"Those commonly used medicinal herbs can be dried and can be effective for headaches and fevers. Now I'm thinking of growing some medicinal herbs and giving it a try."
"Because Shuangshuang said before that we are short of medicinal herbs, it would be more expensive to buy them from outside. Merchants resell the herbs, and the prices are soaring. If ordinary people need to see a doctor and get medicine, the herbs are expensive, so they may not be able to afford them. If we can grow the herbs ourselves, Shuangshuang, if you buy them from the village, it will definitely be cheaper, and you won't raise the price."
Ma Shuangshuang's mother said with a smile: "You do have an idea."
In the past, Ma Shuangshuang's father was a simple and honest man who didn't talk much.
Nowadays, I often listen to my daughter and son talk about knowledge, which broadens my horizons and gives me some ideas.
Ma Shuangshuang's eyes lit up and she said, "Dad, this is a great idea."
"If we can really grow medicinal herbs, it will be very convenient for the women's clinic."
"Even though conditions in Hezhou have improved, some women and elderly ladies don't have much money. If they come to the clinic to get medicine when they're not feeling well, they simply can't afford it if the cost of the medicine is high. But if the price of the medicine is lower, it will be more convenient for more people."
Because Ma Shuangshuang and the others were taught by the princess, the teachers instilled in them the correct values, outlook on life, and values.
So she also has some sense of responsibility and hopes to do something.
Of course, they are all grateful to the princess in their hearts, and hope to help more people like the princess, even if it is only a small amount of help.
Ma Shuangshuang's mother said with some concern: "But it's not easy to grow medicinal herbs."
They all grow crops, but have no experience in growing medicinal herbs.
Ma Shuangshuang's father said, "The land at the foot of our mountain can be reclaimed by the villagers, and then divided out, with each family cultivating an area."
The people of Majia Village are united and simple in character. When everyone works together to do something, their drive is naturally strong.
Ma Shuangshuang said, "Dad, I know. I have some theoretical knowledge, but I don't have any experience in planting."
"You can try planting some. I went to the mountains to collect herbs before, and I found that the land here is very good and suitable for growing some medicinal herbs..."
Ma Shuangshuang likes to read medical books on weekdays, and she will read anything related to medicine.
She had also read books and remembered the cultivation of medicinal herbs.
So theoretical knowledge can be provided.
Ma Shuangshuang stayed at home for two days over the weekend and discussed this matter with her father.
After all, their village is a bit remote.
Although it now relies on a cement workshop.
But the lime in this area will eventually be used up, so the villagers still want to plant something to make them feel at ease.
The villagers were thinking about this matter.
Ma Shuangshuang's father and Ma Shuangshuang's uncle began to discuss this matter together.
Of course, Ma Shuangshuang's uncle is the village chief, so he can make the decision when discussing things with the villagers.
Not to mention that almost everyone in Majia Village is from the same clan.
So her father and uncle decided to lead the villagers to grow medicinal herbs.
Ma Shuangshuang mentioned several commonly used medicinal herbs that the villagers can grow.
Of course, Ma Shuangshuang goes home on weekdays and weekends, and works in the women's clinic on weekdays. She returns home to rest during her breaks.
That day, she took the women's pulses and examined their health as usual.
But an old lady in plain clothes came.
She seemed to be walking a little unsteadily, so Ma Shuangshuang hurriedly welcomed her in.
"Old lady, please sit down, but are you feeling uncomfortable?"
Ma Shuangshuang looked at the old lady and couldn't help but think of her grandmother.
She spoke softly and asked carefully.
He even personally poured a glass of warm water for the old lady to drink.
The old lady observed Ma Shuangshuang quietly.
"I'm old, my legs and feet aren't as agile as before, and I tend to wake up in the middle of the night and have trouble sleeping. It's an old problem."
The old lady sighed as she spoke.
Ma Shuangshuang first took the old lady's pulse, then asked her to lie down inside, examined her, and asked some questions.
Then he gave the old lady some acupuncture.
The old lady slept for a while, and when she woke up, she was surprised and said, "I just fell asleep."
"I felt a lot lighter and my headache went away."
Ma Shuangshuang described the old lady's symptoms, and the old lady was very surprised. She even described clearly when her legs would hurt.
She also accurately described sleeping problems.
The old lady admired in her heart, thinking that although the doctor was young, his medical skills were indeed good and there was something in his medical knowledge.
Ma Shuangshuang prescribed two medicines for the old lady.
When the old lady was getting the medicine, she was surprised to learn that there were only more than three hundred coins.
She didn't expect the herbs to be so cheap.
"Old man, these are the herbs for drinking, and these are the herbs for soaking..."
"You should be well again in half a month, and you can come for a follow-up visit then."
The old lady understood and nodded.
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After taking two doses of medicine, the old lady felt that her legs and feet were obviously more agile and her sleep improved.
The whole person feels energetic and healthy.
The old lady went to the clinic specifically and thanked Ma Shuangshuang specifically.
Ma Shuangshuang smiled and said no, and didn't accept any of the gifts.
But just like that, after a few visits, the old lady became familiar with Ma Shuangshuang.
As they got to know each other better, the old lady had a better impression of Ma Shuangshuang and felt that this girl had excellent manners, knowledge and temperament.
It's just that my family background is too ordinary.
But these are not problems.
The old lady thought of her grandson.
Her family runs a medicinal materials business, and their business is spread all over the place.
My grandson is handsome and polite. He has been carefully trained by his family since he was a child and will take over the family business in the future.
Her grandson will take over the family business in the future, so naturally she has to marry a good grandson-in-law.
The family conditions are already very good, so there is no need for the man to be a match for her. It is also good for the woman to be capable.
She also asked someone to find out that Ma Shuangshuang's parents were reasonable people, and Ma Shuangshuang's younger brother was studying in the Wende Academy's children's class.
It's really good.
So the old lady pretended to be sick and sent a letter to call her grandson back.
Gu Shilin is very filial. Even when he is doing business outside, he will send things back to her.
"Grandma, how are you?"
Gu Chen looked at the old lady lying on the bed with concern.
"Why don't you have a maidservant waiting by your side?"
The old lady said, "You know I'm not used to it."
Although Gu Chen was worried about the old lady, he felt that the old lady looked good and spoke with full energy.
It looks much better than before.
But he didn't dare to be careless.
The old lady stood up and said, "My health has actually improved a lot, but it's all thanks to Doctor Ma from the Women's Clinic."
"I still have two prescriptions. Go get them for me. Be nice to Doctor Ma..."
"Doctor Ma is a great doctor. He solved my sleep problems. I've been sleeping well and resting well lately..."
The old lady gave a lot of instructions, but thinking about how well her grandson treated others, she felt there was nothing to worry about.
Look at the handsome face of the grandson again, especially his peach blossom eyes.
The old lady was a little worried that these peach blossom eyes could easily mislead people.
Gu Shilin is eighteen years old and still doesn't seem to be interested in women, so as his grandmother, she is of course worried.
So she thought Dr. Ma was a good person, but it all depended on whether the two of them had the intention.
The old lady thinks that mutual love is the most important thing.
She also won't impose her ideas on her grandson.
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