Xiao Youran sighed, "Master, why are you wailing so early in the morning?"
"It's all because of that brat Nan Zhuo..." Doctor Gu began to accuse indignantly.
Xiao Youran quickly raised her hand to stop him, "Alright, let's talk about this at the manor."
She turned to Suyue and said, "Has Mother Zhao prepared breakfast? If so, you should all move to the manor together. I want to have breakfast with Yueyue and Senior Brother Dabai."
Upon hearing that he wasn't there, Doctor Gu raised his sleeve to wipe his face again.
Xiao Youran quickly added, "And there are two masters, and Yueyue's mother!"
She took Jiang Youchen's hand. "Brother, let's go!"
Doctor Gu followed behind with a wronged expression.
Not far away, Cui'er's mother overheard something by the door. Seeing that Xiao Youran was about to leave, she couldn't help but open the door and ask, "Xiao Youran, what exactly is this instant noodle?"
Why is this miracle doctor so rare?
Yesterday, she heard from Xiaoshan that on the Lantern Festival, this little You Ran took them to stroll around the town and earned dozens of taels of silver. She's practically a little god of wealth!
As for the tips that her daughter Cui'er looked down on, she didn't care about them.
They neither steal nor rob, but simply stroll around the streets, put on a playful show, and let the people gather around to watch, and they can earn dozens of taels of silver as a reward—a sum that a farmer couldn't save up in a year!
Therefore, she had the advantage of being close to the source and paid special attention to the movements of this little money god. She heard Doctor Gu mention instant noodles early in the morning, and she intuitively felt that this was another novel thing related to Xiao Youran, and maybe it was also a way to make money quickly.
So I seized the opportunity to ask.
Xiao Youran didn't answer, but just smiled and helped Doctor Gu into the carriage that Old Feng had prepared long ago.
Watching the carriage disappear into the distance, Su Yue gently closed the side gate.
Not far away, Cui'er's mother spat, "What kind of thing is this? Does it really think it's a god of wealth?!"
Cui'er came out rubbing her sleepy eyes. "Mother, who are you talking about?"
"Who else could it be? It's that Xiao Fu from across the street... ugh! That little brat!" Cui'er's mother said angrily, then pinched her daughter again. "You're useless too. Even that idiot Xiao Shan can follow that little girl around and earn dozens of taels of silver! Why can't you, who lives across the street, befriend that wretched girl and get some benefits too?"
Cui'er jumped up immediately upon hearing this, "Me, befriend that little yellow-haired girl? Am I after the candy she has in her pocket that she uses to trick people, or is it because she's shorter than me? Humph!"
Cui'er's mother sensed something was off. "What? What have you found out now?"
Cui'er snorted coldly, "After my cousin was cured by those few and returned to the county town, he kept calling her a little miracle doctor. I don't believe that a girl like her could really cure his illness. Wasn't it thanks to Doctor Gu and Doctor Wang?"
Cui'er's mother hesitated and said, "But I heard yesterday that they went to that Big Belly Village for a day of treatment..."
Cui'er pouted, "Even if they all went, it must be thanks to Doctor Gu. If you really want to say that the brother and sister have medical skills, I'd rather believe that it was that Young Master Jiang who knows some medicine. This little girl is only five years old, what does she know about pulse diagnosis or prescriptions?"
Her mother was about to say something when Tie Tou came out of the house rubbing his eyes. "Mother, eldest sister, what are you arguing about?"
Cui'er's eyes lit up, and she pushed Tie Tou towards her mother. "Mother, if you want the child to be that girl's little follower, Tie Tou is perfect. He's a year older than Xiao Shan and a year younger than Shi Tou, just right. Besides, aren't those little girls' gang of followers only boys?"
Her mother's eyes lit up, and she pinched Tie Tou's ear, saying, "Starting today, you'll go play with the little rocks on the hill, especially when that little girl from the Jiang family is around, you must stay close to her!"
Tie Tou looked completely bewildered. "Why, Mother?"
Her mother's eyes darted around, "Because...you'll be getting married when you grow up!"
Iron Head: ...
Cui'er held her mother's hand, "Mother, my brother isn't in a hurry. You should hurry up and make some plans for me. My cousin will be fifteen next year, and from what my aunt said, she wants to find him a wife. Besides, my cousin will be taking the provincial examination next year. If he passes and becomes a scholar, I won't be good enough for him. It's important to settle the marriage first."
Her mother tapped her forehead. "I told you, during the New Year you stayed at the county government office for so many days, didn't you find a chance to make it a done deal?"
Cui'er stamped her foot. "Mother, how many times have I told you? My aunt sent two old women to watch me all day long. How could I possibly do anything? Humph!"
Her mother remembered something else. "Yesterday I heard something else. Your cousin brought a group of girls he rescued from the kidnappers to that big village."
Cui'er's eyes lit up. "I'll go take a look!"
...
Over there, Xiao Youran led her brother into the manor, while Doctor Gu still looked aggrieved.
Once the courtyard gate was closed and there was no one else around, Doctor Gu immediately started shouting, "I don't care! Little Youran, you have to give me another box of those instant noodles! Don't tell me it's some new food that kid Wen brought from the Ministry of War, I don't believe it! Hurry, hurry, I'm starving! The hot water has been boiled for a while, I'm just waiting for your instant noodles!"
His real purpose was to exchange half a box for a whole box.
Xiao Youran's lips twitched, and she asked, "Did Guard Nan really steal your half-box of instant noodles?"
Doctor Gu's lips twitched, and he touched his nose somewhat guiltily, no longer as confident as before.
At this moment, Wen Yuanbai appeared by the door and said in a low voice, "Junior sister, come in."
Nan Zhuo glared at Doctor Gu, "Doctor Gu, you have to be honest! Last night you were drunk and said you'd give us guys this half-case of instant noodles to try!"
Doctor Gu jumped over to cover his mouth, but Nan Zhuo easily dodged and continued shouting, "We have over thirty guards, including the Madam's guards. Even half a bag isn't enough for each person... Miss You Ran, if you have extra, give it to us..."
Xiao Youran had already been pulled into the house by Jiang Youchen, who slammed the door shut.
Wen Yuanbai frowned. "Junior brother, I didn't call you."
Jiang Youchen snorted coldly, "Senior brother, I know all about my sister's abilities. I also know what you're trying to say."
Wen Yuanbai raised an eyebrow at him. "Then tell me, what do I want to say?"
Jiang Youchen looked at Xiao Youran and said gently, "Little sister, this is something I've always wanted to tell you. 'A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime.' It's best if you don't display your skills in front of others in the future."
Wen Yuanbai suddenly realized something. "So, the rumors that the real Fu Bao was you, and that Xiao Youran was just playing around and stole her brother's credit, were also spread by you? To hide her behind your back?"
Jiang Youchen nodded, "Yes, I studied medicine so that I could cover for her."
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