"Sit down, everyone, sit down!"
Xu Zhen walked in with a smile on his face. "I heard the carriage returning, so I came to ask how things were going..."
Song Shiwen, Fan Zili, and others were somewhat embarrassed, but Song Shiwen smiled and cupped his hands in greeting:
"Please don't be offended, sir. It's all because my sister and brother Ruan Zheng are so good at cooking. We were so greedy that we forgot the rules and didn't report to you in time!"
Xu Zhen smiled and nodded, "Make yourself at home. Since there's no rush, it seems like good news!"
After finishing his meal, Fan Zizhong stood up and respectfully reported the relevant situation.
The four returned to Fengjia Village, explained the situation to Village Chief Feng, and, together with the village chief and his son, rushed to the mine.
Upon arrival, three officials had not yet returned, and the third official was still evasive.
Despite the village chief's earnest pleas, the other party remained unmoved.
When the three leaders returned and learned of their purpose, especially recognizing Fan Zizhong, Song Shiyuan, and others, they accepted the money to offset their corvée labor without saying a word, and treated the group, especially Fan Zizhong and Song Shiyuan, with great courtesy.
Xu Zhen's expression turned serious for a moment after hearing this, but seeing the joy in the room, he said calmly:
"As long as the problem can be solved, that's a good thing. At least for the next few months, they won't deliberately make things difficult for you."
Everyone in the room bowed to Xu Zhen once again.
Ruan Meng, Sun Chengen, and others followed Xu Zhen out of the house.
Ruan Meng bid farewell to Xu Zhen, took out three prescriptions from her bosom, and presented them to Xu Zhen.
Xu Zhen took the prescriptions and, having already mastered them without a teacher, was once again amazed by Ruan Meng's skill through the prescriptions.
If it weren't for his official position, he truly wanted to live with his wife in Fengjia Village, just like Sun Chengen, so that she could receive proper treatment without worry...
But the situation in the South Island is complex; if he truly abandons his official position to live in seclusion, he may not be able to protect his wife...
However, Ruan Mengneng generously pointed out that acupuncture points and key points, along with dietary therapy recipes, could achieve better results than before, even without Ruan Mengneng's presence.
As Ruan Meng said, the famous doctors of the past were not necessarily without solutions; it's just that their expectations were too high, and the doctors had deep concerns, worrying that they would hold a grudge against the predecessors...
Because of this, even untrained but skilled doctors can show improvement within a few days.
Xu Zhen carefully put away the prescription, and solemnly bowed to Ruan Meng to express his gratitude. Ruan Meng raised her hand slightly, and Song Shiwen helped Xu Zhen up.
"You're too kind, sir! You've been a greater help to us. Since I know a little medicine, it's only right that I treat patients to the best of my ability."
Ruan Meng remained composed and respectful, saying, "The prescription involves medicinal herbs, and I have already discussed this with Young Master Sun beforehand. If it is inconvenient for you to obtain the herbs, or if you have difficulty gathering them all..."
"Young Master Sun is willing to offer assistance. Furthermore, sea cucumbers are a common ingredient in medicinal recipes, but fishermen don't often catch them. We can entrust Young Master Sun to arrange for someone to catch them..."
“When we get back, I will start drying sea cucumbers, and when Young Master Sun returns to the other side, I will ask him to bring them to you.”
Xu Zhen did not refuse, keeping his distance, but Ruan Meng believed that if the Sun family offered him a favor, or if she sent him her own sea cucumbers, Xu Zhen would not accept them for nothing.
But given his current attitude and how he handled things, it certainly relieved him of any burden.
"To be honest, my elder brother's health is different from that of my wife, but he also needs a lot of care."
"Furthermore, someone is sabotaging this labor service; in fact, they've been constantly making underhanded moves..."
“We brought more than half of our men with us because we were worried about our home and my elder brother’s health, so we were in a hurry to go back.”
"Otherwise, we can allow Madam more time to recuperate..."
Xu Zhen smiled and waved his hand, "It's getting better now, much better than expected!"
"I'm not being polite. I'm a generation older than you, the generation of your parents. Seeing how thoughtful, responsible, and capable you younger generation are, I'm truly inspired!"
"When I heard about Lord Ruan's matter, I was quite astonished. Even though I didn't treat your wife, you came to my door with a valid reason..."
“I will not stand idly by. However, the lady’s condition has not improved and has dragged on for too long. I have no intention of getting involved in other people’s affairs.”
"Therefore, when I first met you, I was wary and defensive, even displeased at being disturbed. Madam was very understanding, and those around dared not say anything..."
"It was only in the last few days, seeing Madam's improvement and her smiling face, that I gradually realized how far I had strayed from the right path."
"So, even for my own sake, I have to thank you all!"
"If you are willing and able to do things, and if you want to do good deeds for the villagers, and if anyone tries to bully or obstruct you, just come to me!"
Ruan Meng and Song Shiwen, among others, looked at each other, deeply moved.
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