Chapter 287 Just kowtow to Anuan
Li Rong tried to pick up his chopsticks several times, but under General Wan's watchful gaze, he simply put them down. He asked earnestly:
"General Wan, I'll shamelessly speculate: is the miracle doctor they're talking about outside my daughter, Anuan? The people seem to value her so highly; could it be the prescription posted on the city gate…?"
"It was written by Physician Jiang!" General Wan nodded vigorously: "Didn't Physician Jiang mention it to General Li after he went back last time?"
Li Rong touched his nose. Ah Nuan...did she tell him?
However, she spoke too casually, so casually that Li Rong thought she had only treated a common ailment.
Unexpectedly, the people of Canglin would act in this way.
Since his downfall, he had faced nothing but insults and accusations. This was the first time someone had shown him such favor. And the reason for that favor was his wife—a truly strange feeling.
"Dr. Jiang is amazing. Even the legendary Physician Que couldn't cure her, but Dr. Jiang produced two prescriptions in one go, directly solving the plague. The herbs in her prescriptions are also very easy to find. Even ordinary people can afford them. It's no exaggeration to say that she saved the entire city."
Have you seen our Divine Healer Temple? It was all built for Doctor Jiang! The incense is burning so brightly! I saw some people queuing up the day before.
Oh, by the way. A temple has already begun construction on the Cangwu Mountain range in Canglin City. Presumably, by this time next year, Doctor Jiang's statue will be erected atop the Cangwu Mountain range. At that time, if you want to worship at the temple of the divine physician, you'll probably have to climb for at least two hours.”
As General Wan spoke, noticing that Li Rong seemed stunned, his vanity was greatly satisfied, and he continued proudly, "This time, my subordinates escorted His Majesty back to the capital. We met the Divine Physician Que, who was very curious about Physician Jiang, asking about her the whole way. Even His Majesty asked about her. By the way, those aristocratic families in the capital used to look down on people. I only stayed in the capital for half a day, and various aristocratic families were openly and secretly inquiring about Physician Jiang."
And the Zhao family even sent money, begging me to help find her. They want to help Miss Zhao improve her health. You didn't know, did you? It's said that Miss Zhao is going to marry the Regent as a concubine! Why are you pinching me?
As he finished speaking, General Wan glared fiercely at the guards following him.
The guards stared intently, desperately trying to signal to General Wan.
General Wan's personal guard wasn't as young as Military Advisor Shen; he had served General Wan for several years and knew everything about the situation, especially the matter of the God of War, Li Rong. He was so angry with his general that his face flushed red. "At such a good time, what are you doing talking about the Zhao family?"
"What are you doing? Are your eyes damaged? If water got in them, go rinse them."
General Wan completely ignored him, but when he turned his head and saw Li Rong's face, his expression froze for a moment.
Then, he realized what he had just said. He immediately slapped himself in the face. He lowered his head, stammering like a quail, not daring to utter another word.
“Anuan wouldn’t come to the capital just to treat some unrelated woman.” Li Rong directly refused: “General Wan, just refuse her directly from now on.”
"Besides, what happened between me and the Zhao family is all in the past, and there's nothing I can't mention." Li Rong only paused for a moment before picking up his chopsticks, taking a piece of meat, and putting it in his mouth.
Most of the food here was rather bland. Li Rong ate a few bites, quickly filled his stomach, and then put down his chopsticks.
I've been away from home for a long time, and I'm starting to miss it. I remember sitting in front of the oven with Ah Nuan, roasting sweet potatoes and drinking rice tea—it's been such a long, long time since then.
If they were at home, in this kind of weather, Ah Nuan would probably take the children out for a steaming hot pot meal. And there would be that rich, sweet and delicious sweet and sour pork.
"General Li, what are your views on women's appearance? Do you prefer noble ladies who are well-educated, sensible, and beautiful, or do you prefer practical women who are not particularly attractive?"
General Wan had been holding it in for a long time, but he finally couldn't help but ask the question.
The guard behind him turned away in annoyance. What kind of question was that? How was General Li supposed to answer him? Was it too late for him to change masters?
Li Rong: "."
Why not just ask him directly whether he likes Zhao Xiyue or A Nuan?
He simply stated frankly, "Anuan and I have been through thick and thin together. Other people have nothing to do with me."
After thinking for a moment, he added, "Anuan is very beautiful, but ordinary people can hardly appreciate her radiance. It's not that her appearance is not outstanding, as the general said."
Towards the end, Li Rong was already somewhat displeased.
General Wan shrank back timidly, a hint of eagerness flashing in his eyes. Then, he asked in a sly tone, "General Li, do you have any plans to take a concubine?"
He was just being honest; as a close friend of Dr. Jiang, he naturally knew that his friend wasn't particularly attractive. He felt a little worried for Dr. Jiang. If she married someone else, it would be one thing, but that person would be marrying above their station. But this person was Li Rong. He couldn't help but feel concerned.
Li Rong's expression was strange: "Our Great Jing Holy Lord promotes monogamy, and one may only take a concubine after the age of forty if there are no offspring. My Li family has never had a precedent of taking a concubine since our ancestors. Li Rong and his wife have a very deep affection for each other. Why would General Wan ask such a question?"
In truth, Li Rong was also somewhat uncertain, especially when it came to their deep affection. He naturally didn't need to say anything, but Ah Nuan seemed to have a special connection with Xie Liangchen.
Having been away from home for so long, this thought made me a little uneasy. I wondered if Ah Nuan had received the things I sent back, and whether she liked the gifts he had chosen. I also wondered if Xie Liangchen had gone to see Ah Nuan...
"It's good that they don't take concubines," General Wan seemed relieved, grinning from ear to ear. Indeed, how could he have forgotten about that? The Li family really didn't have any troublesome issues in the inner quarters.
Just as the group was talking, a servant boy ran in.
"Reporting, sir, a large crowd has surrounded our mansion. They've heard rumors that our divine physician husband is here, waiting to see someone." The man said, also unable to resist looking curiously at Li Rong's appearance.
The strategist glanced at Li Rong, but saw that he didn't speak. He then looked at his own general, who was staring at Li Rong like a statue waiting for its husband. He gave up on him for the moment and simply asked, "Has there been any trouble?"
The servant shook his head: "No, most of the people gathered around were humble and polite. There seemed to be some local tyrants and gentry among them, and all the shopkeepers were among them. However, the crowd was so large that some vendors had already started doing business in front of our door. It seems they've decided to scout out who we're dealing with."
The strategist, Chen, scratched his head in bewilderment. "General Li? It seems you'll be staying for a few days. The people of Canglin are always more concerned about Physician Jiang's affairs than others."
"General, please stay here. I have some questions I'd like to ask you," General Wan said excitedly.
Li Rong nodded, "That's perfect. I also have something to trouble General Wan with. In that case, I, Li, will respectfully accept your offer."
"Alright, alright!" General Wan, clearly unaware of the seriousness of the situation, said with a smile, "You should stay here a few more days in peace. Later, after everyone goes home, I'll take you to visit the Temple of the Divine Physician. To be honest, even Physician Jiang hasn't seen it before. You can talk to her about it when you get back."
"Okay, thank you."
Speaking of this temple, Li Rong vaguely recalled the image of Chi Heng kowtowing to the statue of the Divine Physician Goddess, and his lips twitched involuntarily.
No wonder he felt the stone statue was so familiar; it turned out to be his Ah Nuan.
Yes, I should write a letter to Chi Heng.
So next time he won't have to kowtow to the stone statue. He can just kowtow to Ah Nuan.
Or, to round it off, you can just kowtow to yourself.
(End of this chapter)
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