Her eyes were fixed on Xiao Ling, and she wondered if she was drunk and her ears were starting to hallucinate.
But then Xiao Ling said, "We'll drink another day...".
Having probably not spoken for many years, Xiao Ling's voice sounded somewhat hoarse.
But Shen Yuan felt that this was the most beautiful voice she had ever heard.
She had been longing to hear Xiao Ling's voice for three whole months.
For the past three months, she has been studying acupuncture techniques with Doctor Jiang every day, studying so diligently that she forgets to eat and sleep, all in order to cure Xiao Ling's sore throat.
Now, Xiao Ling can finally speak! Shen Yuan could hardly believe it!
She excitedly grabbed Xiao Ling, "What did you just say? Say it again so I can hear it!"
Xiao Ling's brows relaxed, and he called out with a smile, "A Yuan!"
His tone carried a hint of helplessness.
"Ah Yuan, Ah Yuan, my name is so beautiful!" Shen Yuan patted her chest happily. "I'm amazing! I'm practically a miracle doctor. Master just left and I've already cured you!"
Xiao Ling: "So... can Doctor Shen now... get off the table?"
Shen Yuan didn't remember how she climbed onto the dining table, but after hearing Xiao Ling say that, she obediently climbed down from the table.
She squatted on the chair, her excitement barely concealed.
She asked Xiao Jinmeng, "When did your brother start speaking?"
"Right now."
Xiao Jinmeng was also surprised when she heard the word "A Yuan".
But mostly she was happy because her brother could finally speak like a normal person!
Jiang Yuchen jumped up excitedly and hugged Xiao Ling: "That's great! That's great! Your voice is finally better! Your aunt would be so happy if she knew!"
After New Year's Eve, people began visiting relatives and friends to exchange New Year's greetings the next day.
Jiang Yuchen rushed back to Jinling on the first day of the Lunar New Year.
Shen Yuan had no relatives. Doctor Jiang and Old Master Murong left Jian'an a few days before New Year's Eve, so the only people Shen Yuan could visit were Lady Liu and Prefect Jiang.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Shen Yuan prepared New Year's gifts and personally went to the prefect's residence and the wealthy man's residence.
After leaving the wealthy man's mansion, she spent another day at Xiao Ling's house. On the second day of the month, Xiao Ling brought Xiao Jinmeng to the pharmacy and spent the day there.
By the third day of the Lunar New Year, the weather had cleared up, and Shen Yuan felt she should go out for a walk.
So she took two New Year's gifts to Chu Family Village.
When Xiao Jinmeng heard that Shen Yuan was going to Chu Family Village, she wanted to go with her. Since the carriage was spacious, Shen Yuan took both Xiao Jinmeng and Xiao Ling with her.
Upon arriving at Chujia Village, Shen Yuan, carrying New Year's gifts, knocked on the gate of the Liu family's courtyard.
Hearing the commotion, Xiao Huzi ran out. When he opened the door and saw that it was Shen Yuan and Xiao Jinmeng, he quickly turned around and called out into the courtyard, "Mother! Sister Yuan and Tiantian are here!"
After calling out, he turned to Shen Yuan and Xiao Jinmeng: "Sister Yuan, Tian Tian, Brother Xiao, please come in quickly!"
Tian ran out of the kitchen.
Shen Yuan saw her and greeted her with a smile: "Aunt Tian, Tian Tian and I have come to wish you a Happy New Year!"
Happy New Year! Happy New Year!
Tian led Shen Yuan and her group into the house, and then brought out fruit platters and tea bowls.
"Have some candy! I made it myself!"
Shen Yuan picked up a candy, ate it, and said to Tian Shi, "On my way here, I saw that the medicinal herbs in the fields are growing quite well."
Tian laughed: "Our land here is good; anything we grow can survive!"
As the two were talking, someone knocked on the courtyard gate again.
Little Tiger opened the door and saw the people standing outside. He impatiently urged them on, "Go away! How many times have you come here during the New Year? You ask for candy, money, and food. Are you beggars? All you do is ask others for things!"
Hearing the noise, Shen Yuan couldn't help but glance out the window.
At a glance, she recognized the two people standing outside the door as Wang Jinzhu and Wang Mingzhu.
After a year apart, the two children looked completely different, covered in dust and dirt, much like when she first met Tian Tian.
But at that time, Tian Tian's eyes were still bright and sparkling, while Wang Jinzhu and Wang Mingzhu looked unfocused and lifeless.
Shen Yuan grabbed a handful of candy, stood up, and walked towards Wang Jinzhu and Wang Mingzhu. Upon seeing her, Wang Jinzhu and Wang Mingzhu flinched.
Seeing that she was holding food, Wang Jinzhu and Wang Mingzhu did not leave, but took a few steps forward, trying to get closer to Shen Yuan.
Xiao Huzi quickly stepped between the three, blocking Wang Jinzhu and Wang Mingzhu.
It's no wonder he disliked Wang Jinzhu and Wang Mingzhu. Some time ago, he also felt sorry for Wang Jinzhu and Wang Mingzhu and kindly gave the two sisters some food and copper coins.
As a result, it was as if these two had their eyes on his house. They would come over as soon as they smelled the food around mealtimes, and no matter how hard he tried to shoo them away, they wouldn't leave.
After this happened many times, he grew extremely annoyed with Wang Jinzhu and Wang Mingzhu.
"I have something I want to ask them." Shen Yuan shook her head, gesturing for Xiao Huzi to move aside.
After Xiaohuzi moved aside, Wang Jinzhu and Wang Mingzhu immediately approached Shen Yuan, eyeing the food in her hands with predatory intent.
Shen Yuan gave all the food she had taken to Wang Jinzhu and Wang Mingzhu, but the two sisters argued over the unequal distribution.
Seeing that the two sisters were about to turn against each other over a piece of pastry, Shen Yuan shook her head.
Unexpectedly, the year spent in Zhao Family Village brought about such a significant change in the two sisters.
If Aunt Zhao knew that her two daughters had become like this, I wonder how she would feel.
However, whatever her mood, she deserved it.
When she harmed other people's children, she probably never thought that her own child would end up supporting such a situation!
"Stop arguing, there's more!" Shen Yuan pulled out a handful of pastries from her sleeve, promptly extinguishing the tense atmosphere between Wang Jinzhu and Wang Mingzhu.
She asked, "It's almost lunchtime, why aren't you going home?"
Wang Jinzhu said, "We had no food at home, so my grandfather told us to come out and beg. He said that you would have plenty of good food at home during the New Year. The people of Chu Family Village are richer than the people of Zhao Family Village, so we have to come here to beg."
Shen Yuan asked again, "Didn't your cousin pass the imperial examination and become a scholar? With him in your family, how could your family not cook?"
Shen Yuan wouldn't find it strange if Wang Jinzhu and Wang Mingzhu came out begging at other times. But it was a bit odd that the two sisters were out begging on New Year's Day.
Who doesn't stock up on rice and meat during the Lunar New Year?
How come there's no food?
Moreover, Chu Yuning still lives in the Zhao family. When he was a scholar, the Zhao family treated him very well. Now that he has passed the imperial examination and become a successful candidate in the provincial examination, the Zhao family will definitely serve him well every day.
With Chu Yuning around, how could Wang Jinzhu and Wang Mingzhu not even get a bowl of rice?
Hearing Shen Yuan's words, Wang Jinzhu said sullenly, "My cousin went to the capital to take the imperial examination! It's because of raising money for his travel expenses that we've run out of food at home, and now we have to come out and beg for money for my grandfather and uncle!"
"You said... Chu Yuning went to the capital to take the imperial examination?" Shen Yuan's expression suddenly changed.
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