It was Qiao Yumian who took the initiative to propose to learn medicine from a master.
Doctor Sun locked himself in the room and thought for five days before he nodded.
Doctor Sun agreed to accept a disciple for two reasons. First, he was afraid that what he had learned would be lost. Getting married would be impossible for him. Whenever he thought about sleeping with someone and having a child, he would break out in a sweat and feel at a loss. His soul would fly up from his head as if it would leave him the next moment.
Whether it was the end of his lineage or the loss of his medical skills, he himself did not feel that there was anything to regret, but he still had to consider what would happen a hundred years later...
Just imagine, a hundred years later, if he were to meet his deceased parents in the afterlife, with these two charges against him, the guilt would make him wish he were dead.
Now it seems that the extinction of the family line is inevitable. In order to alleviate the sin, I can only make an effort to continue the family medical skills.
In addition to this, Dr. Sun actually has a little-known regret from the past in his heart.
More than ten years ago, he happened to meet a young general from the Xuan Ce Army walking in the market in his hometown of Shu. The young general was very sincere and followed him for many days. He wanted to invite him to join the Xuan Ce Army as a military doctor and offered very generous conditions, but he explained his "illness" and lied that he was not well-trained, so he rejected the other party.
The other party did not pester him any further, nor did he get angry. He only told him that if he had any difficulties in the future, he could go to Xuan Ce's army to find the Crown Prince who was eager for talent.
But within two years, not long after the death of the late emperor, he suddenly heard that the Crown Prince had also died of injuries and illness in the capital, and the Northern Barbarians were eyeing him covetously. He still remembers the degree of unrest among the people at that time.
In the dead of winter night, he curled up in his cold bed and couldn't help thinking, if he had agreed to join Xuan Ce's military camp at that time, if he happened to be able to treat the injury of the Crown Prince, then...
There are no assumptions in this world, and no chance to start over. Perhaps his ability is not enough to save that person, but there is always regret for not trying. This regret has been with him for a long time, and it has gradually accumulated and expanded every time a similar incident occurred.
He would also hate his own incompetence, but he was born not good at socializing with others, his body's reactions were more real than his emotions, and his illness was incurable.
So, when Qiao Yumian proposed to become an apprentice and learn medicine, he seemed to have seen the long-awaited solution to have the best of both worlds.
After spending some time together, he found that this little girl had a gentle and calm temperament, didn't talk much, and rarely made him feel at a loss - unlike Cui Liulang.
If the other party could really make full use of his medical skills and use them to save people, the other party would not have to thank him. Instead, he should thank this living Bodhisattva for freeing him.
Qiao Yumian didn't know that the introverted Doctor Sun had already kowtowed to her several times in his heart with tears of gratitude.
After finalizing the matter of becoming a disciple, Qiao Yumian "boldly" asked, "I don't know the master's full name yet."
It is rare for a master and his apprentice to be so unfamiliar with each other.
What is even rarer is that Doctor Sun pulled the corner of his mouth stiffly before answering: [Sun Nao.]
His name is Sun Nao, and his nickname is Nao Nao.
Qiao Yumian nodded gently and remained silent for a long time.
Afterwards, her master politely and tactfully proposed a condition to her. This was the only requirement he, as a master, made to his apprentice.
——After he dies, have someone collect his body quietly. Remember to do it quietly. Do not hold a funeral and do not disturb too many people. Just choose a secluded place and bury him quietly at night. Cover it with weeds after burying it. Remember not to erect a tombstone. It is best if no one knows that a person is buried here.
[Then…do we need to worship and burn paper money during festivals?] Qiao Yumian asked seriously.
Doctor Sun thought anxiously for a long time, and finally made up his mind. He said that there was no need for sacrifices, but more paper money could be burned at a time, and it would be best to burn it once for three years.
In short, you can just spend the money secretly, and there is no need to participate in any social activities such as festivals and worship.
Qiao Yumian agreed very seriously, and even asked Xiaoqiu to get a pen and paper to write down the precautions in detail. She also said, "Master, if you think of anything later, you can always add to it." Her sincere understanding and respect made Doctor Sun's eyes well up with tears. He felt that he could trust Xiaoqiu with his affairs after his death. It was really a good decision to come to the capital.
Besides, this apprentice does have some talent.
In addition to real-person teaching, Dr. Sun also chose to teach through books, handwriting the content that needed to be taught into books, which greatly reduced the embarrassment of face-to-face oral teaching.
Qiao Yumian has an easy-going personality and always puts his master's wishes first. Over the past few days, the atmosphere between the master and the disciple is unfamiliar but strangely harmonious.
Although she looked weak, she was extremely focused and willing to work hard. For convenience, Qiao Yumian mostly stayed in Chang Mansion during this period and returned to the Imperial College once every two or three days.
Just as Chang Suining had a room in the residence of Qiao Jijiu of the Imperial College all year round, Qiao Yunmian also had a residence in the Chang Mansion, in the small courtyard next to Chang Suining's residence.
In the afternoon of that day, Qiao Yumian returned to the courtyard to take a rest and nap.
Or maybe it was because Xiaoqiu had been asking about Ningning outside everyday, and she had heard too much, so she had a dream because of her thoughts.
In the dream, she seemed to have returned to the days last year when Ningning lived with her in the Imperial College. She was sitting in the corridor and Ningning was practicing sword.
In her dream, she saw Ningning's dashing and agile figure. At the end, Ningning's face was covered with sweat. When she put away the sword, she suddenly smiled and pointed the tip of the sword at her. She looked closely and was surprised to find that there was a colorful butterfly resting on the shiny tip of the sword.
She looked delighted. The butterfly was so beautiful. Its wings sparkled in the sun, a colorful sight she had not seen in many years.
She subconsciously stretched out her fingers, wanting to touch the butterfly, but it suddenly moved, its wings fluttering with a layer of glitter. The butterfly flew towards her eyes, and she subconsciously raised her hand to block it in front of her eyes.
Qiao Yumian cried out in her heart, and when she opened her eyes again, she saw the butterfly quietly resting on the jade hook of the bed curtain.
She was slightly startled, then slowly sat up and stared blankly at the living butterfly.
After a while, she tentatively reached out her hand.
Sensing her approach, the butterfly suddenly flapped its wings and flew away. Qiao Yumian was suddenly awakened, but fell into even greater confusion, unable to distinguish between reality and delusion.
She sat on the bed, watching everything in front of her motionlessly, until a maid came in: "Is the lady awake?"
Hearing this familiar voice, Qiao Yumian turned around and asked in a daze: "...Xiao Qiu?"
"I'm here." Xiao Qiu responded subconsciously, and then her eyes met those crystal clear eyes. After a moment of shock, she couldn't help but ask tentatively: "Girl...Girl?"
Seeing the person on the couch suddenly smiling at her with red eyes, Xiao Qiu quickly threw away the embroidery frame and needle and thread in her hands, walked quickly to the bed, and grabbed her girl's trembling hand: "Girl...you can see with your eyes? Right?"
Qiao Yumian nodded as if she was crying and laughing, her soft voice trembling: "Xiao Qiu, you look different from before..."
"Of course! The girl hasn't seen me for many years!" Xiao Qiu couldn't help it anymore, hugged her girl, and burst into tears: "I knew that the girl was so kind... God will always open his eyes!"
Xiaoqiu cried and cried, but after she calmed down a little, she found that she was the only one crying, and the girl was comforting her softly.
Xiao Qiu, whose daughter's shoulders were soaked with tears, stood up sobbing. She saw her daughter wiping her tears with a handkerchief. She said with a smile and tears in her eyes, "I can only see now. I don't want to cry myself blind again."
Xiao Qiu nodded hurriedly: "Yes, don't cry, girl... leave it all to me! If you want to cry later, just tell me, I will cry for you!"
As far as this matter is concerned, I dare not say what will happen in the future, but within three to five years, she will have enough tears! Xiao Qiu came to her senses and wiped her tears with her sleeves. Then she hurriedly said, "Girl, sit still. I will ask Doctor Sun to come and see you!"
Normally, she would take her daughter to Doctor Sun, but today was a special situation. What if the daughter couldn't move around at this time? Xiaoqiu took two steps and suddenly turned back, took the coat that was hanging on the flower and bird screen, and wanted to put on the dress for her daughter first.
"Give it to me." Qiao Yumian smiled and stretched out her hand: "I want to try it myself."
Xiaoqiu suddenly realized, yes, her daughter can dress herself! This realization made Xiaoqiu's tears, which she had just held back, burst out again. She burst into tears again, running towards Doctor Sun's residence while crying, and from time to time she showed a happy expression that broke through her tears and laughed, giving people a worrying feeling about her mental state.
Doctor Sun, who was awakened by her crying and the knocking on the door, subconsciously wrapped himself in the quilt tightly. During this period of time, he gradually relaxed in the ownerless Chang Mansion and resumed some of his previous personal habits.
Doctor Sun got up hurriedly and dressed.
Qiao Yumian put on her coat and embroidered shoes with somewhat clumsy movements, then walked to the mirror, looking at herself with unfamiliarity and curiosity.
I haven't seen her for many years. How come she looks like this?
She was like a spirit that had just transformed, and was surprised by everything. She tried to walk out of the room and came to the courtyard. There was blue sky and white clouds, banana and peach trees, green leaves and flowers...
All of this rushed towards her, silent but noisy, deafening, impacting her mind and leaving her overwhelmed, as if the world was spinning and she was completely at a loss.
Doctor Sun followed Xiaoqiu and quickly arrived.
After examining Qiao Yumian's eyes, Doctor Sun said that she had made a preliminary recovery. She might still have temporary blurred vision, but as long as she continued to take medication, the symptoms would gradually disappear.
Xiaoqiu was overjoyed, because the girl was really cured, and God really returned her eyes to her!
"Thank you, Master, for coming all the way to the capital and curing my eyes. I will remember your kindness for the rest of my life."
Qiao Yumian was so grateful that she wanted to bow to Doctor Sun, but he stepped back in panic and waved his hand, saying, "No need, no need..."
Doctor Sun said with some hesitation: "I just accepted money to do the job... If you want to thank someone, you only need to thank the lady of the Chang family."
He doesn't like being thanked. The gratitude is too heavy, and responding to this heavy feeling will make him feel stressed.
When it comes to accepting money to do things, Doctor Sun can't help but hesitate: "Since the eye has been cured, then I..."
Should he pack up and leave?
He heard that the world outside was very unstable and there were wars everywhere. If he left here rashly at this time, he would not know what to do with the large sum of medical fees left to him by Madam Chang.
To be honest, the walls of the general's mansion were very high, which made him feel safe. Besides, the owners of the mansion were all fighting outside, and the quiet days of occupying the magpie's nest made him sink into it without realizing it, and he was willing to be a bound canary.
"Master, since you still want to teach me medical skills, could you stay for a little longer?" Qiao Yumian tried to persuade him to stay. "I will write to Ningning to explain this matter."
Doctor Sun rubbed his hands awkwardly for a moment before nodding shyly, "Okay..."
Seeing that he was willing to stay, Qiao Yumian felt relieved.
Ningning wrote to her several times, asking her to try her best to keep Dr. Sun.
As long as her eyes were not healed, Doctor Sun would not leave, but this was not a long-term solution. In order to prevent her eyes from suddenly getting better, after much deliberation, she decided to try to become his apprentice.
Yes, one of the reasons why she became an apprentice was to learn medical skills, but her real intention was to hold the person back for Ningning.
At this moment, both the master and the disciple breathed a sigh of relief in their hearts.
Xiao Qiu had not yet recovered from her joy, and at this moment she said to Qiao Yumian, "I will go back to the Imperial College and tell the Master's wife and Master the news that the girl has recovered!"
"Why do you have to go alone to tell me this?" Qiao Yumian smiled and said, "Wouldn't it be better if I go back to see my father, mother and brother?"
Although they have never been separated, she has not seen her parents and brother for many years.
This spring is a good time, a good day for her to reunite with her family.
Qiao Yumian held up her skirt all the way and boarded the carriage with light steps.
The late spring wind rolled up the curtains, and the carriage passed through the bustling streets. The noisy scene squeezed into her sight, awakening the long-forgotten childhood scenes in her mind.
The feeling along the way is incomparable, it feels like a new life.
Her eyes are healed now, and from now on she will make good use of them to see the people she wants to see and do more things.
Thinking of the people she wanted to see, many old faces emerged in Qiao Yumian's mind: father, mother, brother, Ningning, brother Sui'an, uncle Chang, and...
When she thought of that man, her mind didn't have his appearance, only his voice.
But soon, she would be able to know what he looked like.
He is also in the Imperial College now, right?
When he heard the news, would he come to see her with his brother? Was he wearing the light red robe today? What would she say when they met for the first time? The girl sat in the carriage, her heart soaring, happy and expectant. The late spring wind was eight parts warm and two parts tepid, causing her palms to sweat. She just hoped that the carriage could go faster and faster.
The carriage soon stopped at the rear door of the Imperial College. Qiao Yumian got out and walked quickly toward her home. Gradually, she lifted her skirt and began to jog in the warm wind.
Xiaoqiu followed with her bag in her arms, smiling.
At the same moment, outside the main gate of the Imperial College, a young man in pale red, accompanied by a servant, hurriedly got on the carriage and urged the driver to return home quickly.
It was almost time for classes in the Imperial College to be dismissed. Soon, the bell rang, and Qiao Yubai and his classmates came out of the academy chatting and laughing.
As soon as those classmates opened their mouths, they would call him "General Ningyuan". The lively young men held books as swords, and jumped up and down, imitating the gestures of killing the enemy. It was obvious that they had read too many related novels.
Speaking of storybooks, Hu Huan has been feeling aggrieved recently. Five days ago, he secretly purchased a very popular storybook at a high price. Although the protagonist in the storybook is a pseudonym and has many mythological aspects, one can tell at a glance that it is about the deeds of General Ningyuan.
Hu Huan loved it very much. Once, he flipped through it secretly in class and was caught by the teacher. The teacher hit him three times with a ruler on the spot and temporarily confiscated his copy, saying that he would give it back to him after the next ten-day exam.
After the ten-day exam yesterday, Hu Huan went to the teacher eagerly to ask for the storybook. The teacher raised his eyebrows and scolded him, then said "wait", and returned to the study with his hands behind his back.
The study here is very spacious and open. Most of the professors and doctors who don't have classes come here to rest and correct homework.
Hu Huan sensed something was wrong and followed quietly. The cat eavesdropped from under a window frame.
"You... I haven't finished reading it yet!"
"Let go, the students are here to ask for it!"
"What's wrong with punishing him to stand outside for a while?"
"Don't be so stubborn..."
Hu Huan was dumbfounded. When he heard the master coming out, he quickly retreated to his original place and pretended nothing had happened.
The gentleman also looked as if nothing had happened and his face was still serious. However, this old-fashioned look seemed weird to Hu Huan no matter how he looked at it.
The teacher threw the book over with disdain and said solemnly, "Take it back. Don't circulate it privately in the Imperial College. It will corrupt the atmosphere! If you do it again, I will not let you off easily!"
“…” Hu Huan took it with a wronged look, lowered his head and didn’t dare to be angry or say anything.
He's almost covered in patina!
At this moment, Hu Huan followed Qiao Yubai with his patinated script in his arms.
When the group was walking across a wooden bridge, the servant of the Qiao family came over with a happy face and whispered something in Qiao Yubai's ear.
Qiao Yubai was overjoyed: "Really?!"
The servant nodded repeatedly: "My dear, please come back with me quickly!"
"Good!" Qiao Yubai was overjoyed. He didn't even have time to say hello and goodbye to his classmates. However, after taking seven or eight steps, he suddenly stopped and looked back.
Hu Huan ran up to him and was about to ask what happened, but Qiao Yubai asked first, "Where is Cui Liulang? Have you seen him?"
Cui Liulang has also taken great care of Mianmian's eyes. Over the past few days, he has seen that Cui Liulang is almost becoming half of Mianmian's brother. This good news should be shared with her as soon as possible.
"Cui Liulang just returned home. It seems that the Cui family's servants came to look for him, and he left in a hurry..." Hu Huan lowered his voice when he said this: "Maybe something happened at home."
After the Zheng family got into trouble, the Cui family also became a family that everyone saw as inextricably linked.
Cui Lang urged the carriage again and again, almost making it fly. When it arrived at the doorstep of his home, before it had even stopped, he jumped off the carriage and nearly fell down.
He went straight to the main hall. The atmosphere in the hall was serious and tense. It was filled with members of the Cui family who had the final say.
Cui Lang was like a colorful bird fluttering its wings randomly, breaking into the solemn and dignified black forbidden area, and shouted without caring about anything: "...I don't agree with this!"
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