If, as Xuan Yuanlan said, the Xuan Yuan family's ambition lies in treating intractable diseases, then her desire to take Xiang Wan as her apprentice makes sense. However, if the speculation is true, then Master Li is in danger.
Xiang Wan's expression was rather unpleasant, which, in Master Li's eyes, looked like a child throwing a tantrum.
"Xiao Wan, you are my daughter, my own flesh and blood. How could I possibly harm you?"
"Father, may I speak with Doctor Xuanyuan alone?"
Xiang Wan didn't want to argue with Master Li about who was in charge; she was more concerned about Xuan Yuanlan's purpose in taking her as his apprentice.
Master Li looked at Xiang Wan, then at Xuan Yuanlan. Seeing that the latter nodded in agreement, he waved for Xiang Wan to lead Xuan Yuanlan behind the screen.
"Doctor Xuanyuan, now that things have come to this, I only have one question for you: Is my father seriously ill, and is it an incurable disease?"
Xuanyuan Lanyou looked at Xiang Wan with some surprise, sighed, nodded, and then shook his head.
"Doctor, since you say you're from the Xuanyuan family, I'll believe you for now. You say the Xuanyuan family specializes in treating difficult and complicated illnesses, and I'll believe you for the time being too. From the moment you entered and saw my father, I sensed your interest in his symptoms. Although we haven't consulted any other doctors yet, I feel no one understands these things better than you. Whatever your purpose, if you can guarantee my father's recovery within a month, I'll become your apprentice and inherit the Xuanyuan family's medical skills."
"Of course, for this month, you will stay in the manor in my master's name. You don't need to teach me anything; just stay by my father's side."
Xuan Yuanlan was surprised that Xiang Wan was so comfortable letting her stay in the mansion, and couldn't help but say, "Girl, you're quite bold. Aren't you afraid I'll take advantage of this to kill your father?"
"If something happens to my father, it will be hard to find another intractable disease in this world."
Xuanyuan Lan laughed, "You little rascal, you're really interesting."
"What's interesting is that you are the one, Doctor Xuanyuan. After all, there are few people in this world who are interested in treating difficult symptoms, and even fewer women who are dedicated to diagnosing illnesses."
"Haha, I originally just wanted an excuse to stay, but I didn't expect such a pleasant surprise. Don't worry, girl, you will definitely be my disciple in the future."
"Then I'll accept your kind words, Master."
The two spoke in cryptic language, neither revealing the truth, yet both understood perfectly well.
When the two walked out laughing, Master Li was somewhat suspicious of what his daughter had said that made Xuan Yuanlan look at him as if she were looking at her closest relative.
"Father, Master will stay at the manor to teach me and also help you take care of your health."
"Your father is perfectly fine. But you, what's with this sudden change of heart?"
“Master is a truly skilled person, and of course I won’t miss out on him. Father, you must also cooperate with Master to keep your health excellent.”
"You silly girl, you always know how to bother others."
Xuan Yuanlan interjected at the opportune moment, "Master Li is mistaken. Since we are master and disciple, we are not outsiders. This is just a small favor."
Upon hearing this, Xiang Wan secretly gave Xuan Yuanlan a thumbs-up. This small gesture did not escape the notice of Master Li, who shook his head and laughed.
Following the incident involving the maids and servants of the Shi siblings, Xiang Wan welcomed a tutor into the household, and Shi Yuanyuan now had a teacher to instruct her in calligraphy and reading, making the mansion quite lively. She secretly asked Li Quan to investigate the origin of the wine that Master Li drank on her wedding night, and also inquired whether anyone had added anything to it. Unfortunately, there were too many people that day; Li Quan seemed to have seen someone hand Master Li a cup of wine, but that person could not be found. Xiang Wan had no choice but to put this matter aside for the time being and focus on handling the various affairs of the mansion.
After Xiang Wan announced her reward and punishment system, everyone's enthusiasm for work increased significantly in a short period of time. Taking the opportunity, Xiang Wan asked Uncle Li and Aunt Wu for a few people she trusted and placed them in Shi Liefeng and Shi Yuanyuan's courtyard. Of course, she also made sure to arrange people for Master Li and Xuan Yuanlan so that she could keep track of any developments in a timely manner.
Perhaps because there was no precedent for Xiang Wan offering a reward for reporting wrongdoing, many people were hesitant. She wasn't in a hurry; with Master Li's life secured, Shi Liefeng and Shi Yuanyuan should be worried. Once they were worried, Xiang Wan would have a legitimate reason to deal with them.
Ten days later, one afternoon, Xiang Wan was looking at the account books in the courtyard when a servant came to report that two people had gotten into a fight over a trivial matter. It wasn't a big deal and could have been handled by Uncle Li. However, the men who had started the fight were from Shi Liefeng's inner circle. Uncle Li couldn't handle it and had to send someone to summon Xiang Wan.
This is interesting. Beside Shi Liefeng were two burly men who looked honest and simple; they probably wouldn't act rashly. It seems the person who could provoke them into a fight must be quite capable.
Xiang Wan wiped her face, changed her clothes, and then took Xiao Yuan and Xiao Tuan to the place where they were fighting.
"Miss, you've arrived."
When Uncle Li saw Xiang Wan arrive, he pulled her aside and explained the details of the fight between the two of them in a few words.
Shi Liefeng was not at home at the time; he had gone out to handle some matters. Several maids and servants stood nearby, and the two men who were fighting were surrounded in the middle.
Xiang Wan immediately spotted the one who had been beaten; it was Da Chong, the servant boy beside Shi Liefeng, who had a very noticeable presence among the crowd. With his muscular physique and flushed face, if you didn't see the fingernail marks on his face, no one would guess that he was the one who had been beaten.
Standing in front of the giant insect was a rather short person, with a rather sharp appearance and a very obvious look of defiance on his face.
When Uncle Li first told her, she didn't quite believe him. But seeing the expressions on their faces and making the connection, she immediately believed him to be about 70-80%.
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