Chen Zhaoci looked at Granny Lu somewhat awkwardly. Granny Lu had lived with her for over ten years, so how could she not understand what kind of person she was? After thinking for a moment, she said, "Then when we see the son-in-law, we'll ask him what he means. In short, it's best not to stay in Miaozhou any longer."
Chen Zhaoci understood this principle. With the two original leaders in jail, the new leaders wouldn't be willing to open up to the subordinates left behind by the original leaders. It would be best for them to leave and start over somewhere else.
Although Chen Zhaoci was devoted to her profession, she still understood such simple social etiquette. She nodded and said, "Granny is very thoughtful. I asked the boatman, and he said we will arrive in Miaozhou in two days."
Granny Lu breathed a sigh of relief, stretched her arms and legs, and said, "Hurry up and get there. My old bones can't compare to what they used to be."
The weather had been fine for the past few days, and the boat journey was very smooth. After traveling on the Miao River for two more days, we finally arrived at Miaozhou Wharf.
The wharf in Miaozhou had just been renovated in the last few days. Since many supplies had to be transported by water, Zheng Boyuan and Feng Shaoli prioritized the repair of the wharf. They worked tirelessly for several days and nights and finally managed to repair the wharf. Of course, it couldn't compare to the original one, but it was still able to accommodate some ships transporting supplies.
After Chu Huaigui was arrested, Zheng Boyuan and Feng Shaoli took charge of the affairs of Miaozhou. The court did not send any more prefects or assistant prefects. Zheng Boyuan and Feng Shaoli knew very well that neither the position of prefect nor the position of assistant prefect was something they could obtain. After the establishment of the Great Liang Dynasty, a rule gradually formed that all prefects and assistant prefects had to be Jinshi graduates. Zheng Boyuan joined the army in his teens, and Feng Shaoli, after passing the provincial examination, was forced to make a living outside due to the pressure of life. It was only by chance that he became the registrar of Miaozhou. Moreover, Feng Shaoli never put down his books. He still planned to continue to take the examination.
Chen Zhaoci stood on the ship's railing, watching the bustling Miaozhou Wharf. The Miaozhou Wharf wasn't large, with several boats moored around it. Chen Zhaoci saw that after some boats were moored, porters were helping to unload the supplies from them—food, medicine, and various daily necessities. Chen Zhaoci noticed that one boat was carrying some stone, presumably for building houses or repairing roads.
Xu Zhi had been waiting at the dock for a long time. When she saw Chen Zhaoci's boat dock, she stood on the shore with red eyes. Chen Zhaoci was overjoyed to see Xu Zhi from afar. When the boat came to a stop, Xu Zhi quickly stepped onto the boat using the provided boarding ramp. When she saw Granny Lu coming out of the cabin, Xu Zhi burst into tears of joy.
Chen Zhaoci and Granny Lu each took one of her hands. Granny Lu quickly took out a handkerchief to wipe Xu Zhi's tears, while Chen Zhaoci, after looking at Xu Zhi's face, couldn't help but take Xu Zhi's hand, examine it carefully, sighed, and said, "You were quite sick a few days ago, weren't you? You haven't recovered yet."
Xu Zhi linked one arm with Granny Lu and the other with Chen Zhaoci, saying happily, "I'm young and recover quickly. Mother, Bai Shu is your personal disciple, don't you trust her abilities? Granny, you didn't tell me you were coming beforehand, are you going to give me a surprise?"
Looking at the girl beside her, who was already half a head taller than herself, with a sweet and satisfied smile on her face, Granny Lu was so happy to see the person she had been thinking about day and night. Thinking of this, Granny Lu felt as if she were soaking in honey water, and she couldn't help but smile contentedly.
Chen Zhaoci was still somewhat worried about Xu Zhi's health. Many people take their youth for granted and don't pay attention to certain illnesses, which eventually become hidden health problems, causing them great suffering as they get older.
Once seated in the carriage heading to Miaozhou City, Chen Zhaoci could no longer contain himself. He took Xu Zhi's arm with his left hand and placed his right index, middle, and ring fingers on Xu Zhi's wrist, carefully taking her pulse.
Xu Zhi wanted Chen Zhaoci to take her pulse after they got home, but she knew her mother's temperament. She usually only felt at ease doing things after she had finished them properly. So she didn't say anything and just quietly sat with her in the carriage.
Although the road had been paved, the carriage still swayed a bit. Chen Zhaoci examined Xu Zhi for a long time before letting go of her arm, leaning against the carriage, and sitting down to think about the prescription.
Xu Zhi winked at Granny Lu, then leaned closer and whispered, "Granny, that's just how my mother is. Nothing can dampen her enthusiasm for treating patients."
These were Xu Bai's words, and Xu Zhi kept them in mind, often bringing them up to tease Chen Zhaoci.
Granny Lu smiled slightly, brushed Xu Zhi's hair behind her ear, and whispered, "Our young lady has suffered here."
Xu Zhi said with a smile, "Granny, I prepared a lot of things in advance. Later, my eldest brother and fourth sister also brought me a lot of things. I didn't lack anything to eat. If I hadn't been sick, I would have gained several pounds."
Granny Lu said reproachfully, "Then how did you get sick? Is it because you're not having a good time here? If you were having a good time, would you still be sick?"
Xu Zhi sat leaning against Granny Lu, resting her head on Granny Lu's shoulder, and said in a coquettish tone, "Granny, it's been so long since I've seen you! My little niece and nephew can run around all over the place now, right? Tell me how tall they are now, how much they weigh, and what they usually do at home."
When it comes to her two children, Granny Lu naturally has endless things to say. She has watched these two children grow up little by little, and she is very happy to talk about them. Before she knew it, she had been talking all the way.
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