Chapter 346 The Gray World
In the end, the gathering of the four ended on a sour note.
The blame lies with Ding Anbo for not telling the truth. He wanted to unite the abilities of everyone, but he didn't explain in detail what he wanted to do.
And who knows where that man hiding in the shadows comes from?
Only rats that can't stand the light need to hide.
What Ding Anbo and the people behind him are up to remains unknown.
Before they had even finished their tea, Li Sanniang, Xing Yu, and Chang Siyuan left the house. Ding Anbo was straightforward; seeing that the negotiations were not going to work out, he did not stop Li Sanniang and the others from leaving.
After waiting outside the fellow villagers' building, Li Sanniang greeted Xing Yu and Chang Siyuan, and said, "Gentlemen, I have told you everything about the place. If you need anything, just let me know."
Chang Siyuan gave a casual bow, then got into the carriage with his servants and left.
"Dr. Li, you know my home address. Without further ado, just let me know if you need anything."
After Xing Yu left, Li San Niang, Qiu Xiang, and Shi Jiu got into their own carriage and headed back to the Li family home.
Inside the carriage, Qiu Xiang was telling Li San Niang what happened after she and Shi Jiu went to the next room.
"Third Sister, there's something strange about this teahouse."
Nineteen and I both sensed the presence of other people in the other room next door.
Furthermore, Third Sister, there's someone on the roof!
He's someone who knows kung fu, and his kung fu skills are quite good.
Li San Niang was not surprised at all. Ding Anbo didn't have that ability, but he naturally had people behind him.
"I understand. You two have had a tough time following me around. You must have been on your guard all the time."
Don't worry, Ding Anbo wouldn't dare to do anything reckless.
Chang'an, after all, is where the Sage resides. Even those bastards from the Temple Gate had to flee from Chang'an, let alone people like them.
Although Li San Niang said this to Qiu Xiang, she was still somewhat wary.
How do you say it is good or evil?
Li San Niang is no longer a naive student in an ivory tower; she's long past that stage. Apart from her dedication to healing and saving lives, Li San Niang is someone who has worked in society for many years.
In this world, whether it's the modern era or the Tang Dynasty of this world, there's no such thing as black and white; most things are gray.
Whatever Ding Anbo and the people behind him want to do, as long as it aligns with Li Sanniang's goal of improving medical care for women and children and promoting the advancement of medicine in the Tang Dynasty, and it doesn't contradict this goal, and can also help Li Sanniang's cause, Li Sanniang will definitely be willing to join in and contribute, just like Xing Yu.
However, just like Xing Yu, Li San Niang would not agree if Ding Anbo only cared about his own interests and wanted to destroy this thriving land. She would even report it to Mr. Bu Ke and take preemptive action.
Furthermore, never underestimate the ancients.
People from modern times who travel through time can stand on the shoulders of giants and look down on the technology of this era, but when it comes to scheming and manipulating people's hearts, it is truly the ancestors who were better at it.
Li San Niang didn't think highly of Ding Anbo and his group. If they caused trouble, they would probably be taught a lesson, or even be killed.
When they returned to the Li family, Li San Niang briefly told Li's father and second brother what she could say. Li's father said in a deep voice, "Since that's the case, let's take another look."
If I need to contact you again in the future, I'll think it over carefully.
Li San Niang nodded in agreement and went to find Doctor Liang and her junior brother from Shaoyang to learn the art of acupuncture.
While they were discussing the various aspects of the golden needle technique with Doctor Liang, Li Dalang came over directly, saying that someone from the Gao family had arrived and wanted to invite Li Sanniang over.
"The Gao family?"
But is it the Gao family, where Minister Gao of the Ministry of Revenue resides?
"Auntie, it's the Gao family. The eldest sister-in-law of the Gao family is heavily pregnant."
Upon hearing this, Li San Niang assumed that Gao Da Sao had some unspeakable ailment during her pregnancy, which was why she had come to the Li family to have Li San Niang take a look.
He then got up, bowed to the old doctor Liang and the young boy from Shaoyang, and then went back to the Li family with Li Dalang.
At this moment, Gao Dasao, who was sitting in the main hall of the Li family, accompanied by Li's mother, Li Dasao, and Li Ersao, did not come alone. She also brought Gao Ya Hui with her.
"Well, I have something I wanted to ask Li San Niangzi for help, but my belly has gotten quite big again, and Ya Hui's older brother was worried about me, so he asked Ya Hui to come with me."
It was my fault; something unexpected had come up, otherwise I should have sent a notification.
Mother Li knew that wealthy and powerful families were particular about these things; if they had something to say, they would send an invitation in advance and tell the person when they would come to visit.
However, judging from Sister-in-law Gao's belly, which is clearly at least six months pregnant, the fact that she rushed over in such a hurry must mean that she really had something urgent to attend to.
Therefore, Li's mother naturally wouldn't nitpick about that, and just smiled and said, "Madam Gao and my family are already acquaintances, so there's no need to be so formal."
As they were talking, Li Sanniang strode in.
"Sister-in-law Gao, is something the matter?"
As she said this, Li San Niang stepped forward and sat down next to Gao Da Sao, and reached out to take her pulse.
“Sister-in-law Gao, your pulse is steady and strong, and the baby in your belly is also in good condition. Just control your food intake a little, and you will have nothing to worry about.”
Before Sister-in-law Gao could reply, Gao Ya Hui, who had been obediently pretending to be a lady, said happily, "Third Sister, my sister-in-law is fine. She has something else to discuss with you."
Li San Niang turned her head, "Gao Xiao Niangzi is here too." Before Li San Niang could finish speaking, Gao Ya Hui objected, "San Niangzi, just call me Ya Hui. Didn't we agree before that you would call me Ya Hui?"
"Ya Hui, don't be rude!" Sister-in-law Gao spoke up to stop Gao Ya Hui, who had a somewhat displeased look on her face.
Li San Niang laughed, stood up, grabbed Gao Ya Hui's chubby little hand, patted it twice, and said with a smile, "Alright, alright, little Ya Hui, I was just teasing you."
"Why are you so easily angered?"
In just a few words, Li San Niang had Gao Ya Hui calling her "Third Sister" all the time, while Gao Da Sao, who had something to say, was getting a little anxious.
"Alright, Ya Hui, you can talk to Li San Niangzi properly when you have time later. We've come here on business today."
Gao Ya Hui knew the gravity of the situation, so she obediently stopped talking and gestured to Li San Niang with her eyes to turn around and find an opportunity to speak properly.
"...That's how it is. Because of our childhood friendship, I suddenly came to your door. I hope you can help me take a look."
Li San Niang replied directly: "This is easy to handle. Just ask me to make house calls when I go to the clinic tomorrow."
This would make it easier for the county magistrate to see a doctor.
After agreeing on the terms, Li's mother and the others saw Gao's sister-in-law and Gao Ya Hui off at the Li family's door. They watched as Gao's sister-in-law got into the car and drove away from the street until it disappeared from sight before heading home.
As soon as they got back, Sister-in-law Li patted her chest and said, "Our Third Sister is really amazing. Even the county princess came to her door to treat her."
After holding back for a while, afraid of saying the wrong thing, Li Ersao quickly chimed in to echo Li Dasao: "Isn't that right? San Niang really brings honor to our family. She's a county princess!"
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