But later, all the other girls were taken away by their relatives in neighboring counties, but she stayed in Gu Village, following Doctor Gu to make medicinal pills.
Doctor Gu felt that although the girl was not talkative, she was very intelligent and could understand things with just a little guidance. Therefore, he liked her quite a bit and kept her by his side.
Yan Jin was quite obedient, taking it upon herself to act as a little maid, taking care of Old Man Gu's daily life and also lending a hand in the pharmaceutical work.
So when Old Man Gu called out, she immediately came in and found the things.
The renowned physician, holding the box of golden needles, chuckled and said, "Only you could find this thing of mine!"
Yan Jin stood obediently to the side, saying, "Grandpa Divine Doctor trusts Yan Jin, so how could Yan Jin not do her best?"
Xiao Youran snorted, "Master is going to teach me acupuncture, you can go out now."
Yan Jin remained expressionless, bowed to the two of them, and obediently prepared to leave.
Doctor Gu handed over the prescription he had written, saying, "Give it to Aunt Jinxiu to get the medicine. You help her boil three bowls of water down to one bowl."
"Yes." Yan Jin lowered her head and went down.
Doctor Gu blew on his beard. "Little You Ran, Yan Jin isn't a bad person. She's just lonely and has nowhere to go, which is why she's with her master. Don't always look down on her."
Xiao Youran shrugged. "Anyway, it's your choice to keep her, it has nothing to do with me. Can't I just dislike her?"
"Fine, fine, you don't like her, yet you make her learn some kind of divination." Doctor Gu's lips curled down, and he deliberately raised his voice, "Come on! Let me teach you the Nine-Nine Needle Technique!"
After a brief explanation, Xiao Youran immediately picked up on the next sentence. Doctor Gu knew that this little girl was pretending to be weak while actually being strong!
To make Xiao Youran's "learning" more realistic, Doctor Gu even took Xiao Youran to the east wing of the backyard to the room of Yun Chengliang, the third son of Yang's husband, Yun Laowu, and explained the acupuncture techniques while applying them to him.
Actually, Jiang Youchen had studied acupuncture for a while in the manor, but he refused to let Xiao Youran study with him because Yun Chengliang was a man.
After Dr. Gu explained for about half an hour, they finally arrived at the west wing.
Madam Su was talking to the eldest princess, trying to comfort her.
Aunt Jinxiu also came in carrying a bowl of medicine. Upon seeing Doctor Gu and Xiao Youran, a relieved smile appeared on her face. "Thank goodness we came today, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable. I was truly terrified!"
With Yueyue's help, the princess sat up and looked at Doctor Gu, "Shall I take my medicine now?"
Doctor Gu nodded. "This prescription should be taken three times a day, after meals. I have already taught Xiao Youran the method of acupuncture, and you can begin acupuncture after you give birth."
Yueyue glanced at her mother, then suddenly knelt before Doctor Gu. "Doctor Gu, please take me as your apprentice! I won't learn medicine, I'll only learn poison! I will never let my mother and brother be poisoned again! I will protect my mother and brother!"
The princess was taken aback, and then tears welled up in her eyes.
Even though she was the one who dragged her daughter down, her daughter was determined to protect her and her brother.
Doctor Gu glanced at Xiao Youran, and seeing her nod slightly, he nodded in agreement, "It's easy to become her apprentice, but..."
Yueyue looked at him nervously, "But what?"
"However... my fees are quite high," Doctor Gu said with a slight smile, stroking his beard.
The eldest princess laughed and scolded, "Have you gone crazy from being swindled by Yuan Bai for years?"
The renowned doctor, with his spiky mustache, said, "You were tricked by your nephew, so you're making up for it by taking it out on your daughter? Is that not allowed?"
Yueyue readily agreed, "Alright, alright, I can afford whatever fee you want!"
"Did you say that?"
"Yes, yes! Master, please speak!" Yueyue nodded vigorously.
Doctor Gu said, "Hmm... a breakfast prepared by the imperial chefs must be sent over every morning!"
Back in Sanyang Village, he was jealous of the thief monk who got a breakfast made by Zhao Mama every morning. Although he had been living in the county magistrate's mansion in the capital city and had already enjoyed the same treatment, if he could have breakfast prepared by the imperial chef, wouldn't that be a step above the thief monk?
Hmph! Just wait and see how I'll outshine him when he comes back next time!
The princess had just taken a sip of medicine, but before she could swallow it, she spat it out.
Su: ...
Xiao Youran and Yueyue: ...
Even Aunt Jinxiu, who was feeding the medicine, bluntly said, "I'm saying, Doctor Gu, are you referring to the high tuition fees you demand, meaning a daily breakfast from the imperial chefs?"
Doctor Gu glared and puffed out his cheeks, "What? You can't do it?!"
"What's the big deal? We could even have the imperial chef move into the county princess's mansion and cook for you every day!"
Doctor Gu snorted, "The food from the imperial chefs is just so delicious! Ordinary people can't even get to eat it!"
Xiao Youran remained silent: ...
Master, once you've tried it, you'll know that this rumor is absolutely a misunderstanding.
Let him do the rumor-busting himself.
...
Xiao Youran returned to her room, pretending to be tired, and lay on the bed with her eyes closed to rest, but in reality, she summoned her little notebook.
"Come on, tell me, what are your requirements?" she asked with a smile.
The little notebook first flashed red, then yellow, and then displayed a line of dazzling golden characters, written with sharp, steel-like edges: "This little one is angry!"
"Oh dear, my baby's angry!" Xiao Youran quickly coaxed, "Don't be angry, don't be angry, I'm just a baby! I don't understand these social niceties!"
At crucial moments, her public image cannot be allowed to collapse.
She's only five years old, isn't she?
The little notebook hummed loudly: "You only come to me when you need something, and then you forget about me when you don't! I'm so heartbroken!"
Xiao Youran suppressed a laugh, "Okay, okay, I'll chat with you for a while every night before bed from now on, okay?"
How can a shabby little notebook feel lonely?
Isn't it better to cultivate quietly when you have nothing to do?
The gold lettering on the little notebook became smaller and more rounded, as if it were somewhat satisfied. "Hmph, you said you didn't need to chat with me every day. Whatever my conditions are, just name them."
Xiao Youran nodded, "Okay, go ahead and tell me. I'll try my best to help you with anything I can!"
The gold lettering on the little notebook turned red and formed a string of hearts: "This little one needs gratitude points to be fed! Please feed this little one!"
Xiao Youran looked completely bewildered. "How do I feed them?"
"When you do good deeds, make them thank you, and also thank me!"
Xiao Youran hummed in agreement, "Just to say... thank you, my little one?"
"Mmm!" The little notebook even flashed two huge hearts with emoticons!
Xiao You Ran: ……
Indeed, without demands, there is no flattery!
She said helplessly, "Fine, I'll give it a try!"
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