The news that Wu Xuancao knew nothing about medicine or pharmacology but practiced medicine was eventually spread by several apprentices. Fearing what people would say, she closed Xuancao Hall and stayed at home all day studying medicine. Xue Jiming insisted on marrying her, and the old lady and Mrs. Xue could not stop him and could only let him go. He had already called off an engagement once, and it ended up causing so much trouble. If he called off an engagement again this time, who knows how much more trouble it would cause. Never mind, his children and grandchildren would have their own blessings...
In late spring, Wu Xuancao married into the Xue family and became the second wife of the first wife. The Xuancao Hall, which was located opposite Xinglinchun, became a grocery store at some point.
That day, after Lin Dan closed the shop door, he went into the kitchen and cooked a sumptuous dinner. The dining table was large and fully stocked with dishes, but the seat opposite her was empty. She ate a few mouthfuls without any appetite, then was stunned for a while. Then she put down her bowl and chopsticks, took out a food box, and put the still steaming dishes into it one by one.
A quarter of an hour later, she arrived at the gate of Xue Mansion in a ox cart and knocked on the corner gate.
"Oh, it's Miss Lin here!" The doorman saw who it was and his expression was surprised and happy. These days, Lin Dan's reputation as a miracle doctor has spread throughout Daqin. All the dignitaries in the capital are proud to know her. If anyone is seriously ill, they will definitely go to Xinglinchun and never go to any other clinic. She is good at treating emergencies and her medicine can cure any disease. Her medical skills are superb and she can be said to be the best in the world.
When Lin Dan left the house angrily, the doorman never thought that when she came again, the situation would be like this. She has become a popular figure in the capital, and many people want to make friends with her but cannot find a way. It is no exaggeration to say that her coming to the Xue Mansion is truly a great honor, bringing glory to this humble place.
"Miss Lin, please wait a moment. I will go and report to the lady and the old lady." The doorman bowed again and again to apologize, then closed the door and hurried to report.
Since leaving last time, Lin Dan has never been to Xue Mansion again. She pushed the corner door, but found it didn't move, so she could only stand there and wait. After a while, there was a sound of hurried footsteps from inside the wall, and then the door burst open. The old lady, Madam Xue, the old lady from the second room, and several sisters-in-law all came out with warm smiles on their faces.
Lin Dan got goosebumps all over her body, but she had to walk forward and greet him politely.
The old lady said yes repeatedly. Mrs. Xue held her arm and said that she had lost weight and did not eat well. The second family stood by and watched with smiles. They waited until the three people finished talking before walking forward and calling them "Lin Daiyu" one by one.
Lin Dan gritted his teeth and entertained these people. When he was finally led into the house, he asked, "Is my eldest brother home? I haven't seen him for three days. I'm afraid his illness has relapsed, so I came to visit him."
The old lady's eyes lit up and she nodded immediately: "Yes, yes, yes, he just got off duty, he must be in Xiaofeng Pavilion now. You know the way, go there by yourself."
Mrs. Xue also pursed her lips and smiled, as if she was happy to see it happen.
Lin Dan endured the discomfort and left, only letting out a sigh of relief when he stepped into the gate of Xiaofeng Pavilion. When she came here, she instantly felt like she was home. All the pores on her body relaxed and she felt extremely happy.
At the same time, Xue Boyong was reading a military book. Li Zhong brought him a cup of hot tea and looked at him with strange eyes for a long time before reminding him: "Young Master, your book is held upside down." He was really impressed by the young master for being able to read the book upside down for half an hour.
Xue Boyong's empty eyes immediately focused on the pages of the book, then he held his forehead and sighed. After holding on for three days, he really couldn't hold on any longer! At this moment, a guard walked into the study quickly and said with a bow, "General, Miss Lin is here."
Xue Boyong immediately stood up and hurried out the door. When he saw Lin Dan carrying a huge food box, his handsome face, which was covered with gloom, immediately broke into a smile.
Lin Dan was also very happy to see Xue Boyong, and he said, "Brother, you haven't been to my place for three days. Is there something wrong or are you feeling unwell?"
Xue Boyong did not answer, but walked over quickly, took the food box, and rubbed the little girl's head.
Seeing his ruddy face and steady steps, Lin Dan felt relieved. He followed him into the side hall, put the food on the table, and said bluntly, "Brother, I can't even enjoy my meal when you're not here."
Xue Boyong's smile deepened, but he sighed pretentiously: "Lin Dan, I may not visit you often in the future."
"Why?" Lin Dan frowned, feeling extremely uncomfortable.
"We are a single man and a single woman who always stay in the same room. People outside will spread gossip. I am a man, so it doesn't matter. You are a woman, so you need to pay attention to your reputation." Xue Boyong put all the delicious dishes into Lin Dan's bowl.
"Brother, I'm not afraid of what outsiders say." Lin Dan waved his hand, his tone very relaxed. What is reputation and can it be eaten?
"You are not afraid, but I am. I can't hurt you." Xue Boyong insisted on refusing.
Lin Dan was in a dilemma and racked his brains to think of how to keep his elder brother. She is actually very strong and can do all the dirty and tiring work by herself. She can survive whether her elder brother comes or not. However, every time she ate, looking at the empty dining table and listening to the lonely sound of the wind, she felt like something was missing in her heart and was very depressed. When her elder brother didn't come, she couldn't enjoy her meals, couldn't sleep well, and felt like her life was in chaos.
She bit her lip and for the first time showed a worried expression.
Xue Boyong coughed and pretended to be casual: "If we can get married, we can be together legitimately, what do you think?"
Lin Dan looked at his elder brother in astonishment, not knowing how to answer. She is a single woman who doesn't have to serve her parents or carry on the family line, so it really doesn't matter to her whether she gets married or not. But what if the person you marry is your eldest brother?
Just as she was about to imagine, the sound of footsteps outside the door interrupted her thoughts. Xue Jiming and Wu Xuancao came together and said in unison: "Brother, we heard that Lin Dan is here, so we came here specially to apologize to her."
The veins on Xue Boyong's forehead jumped, and he gritted his teeth and said, "You guys came at the right time."
Xue Jiming panicked when he saw his elder brother's dark face and cold tone. Then he saw Lin Dan turned his head to look at him, and his eyes became even more evasive. He lowered his head and said sincerely, "Brother, we will leave after we finish talking. We will never disturb you." He bowed deeply to Lin Dan and said, "Lin Dan, I was the one who let you down back then. This apology comes too late. I hope you won't hold it against me. Also, it was my fault that I lent your book to Xuancao and Doctor Zheng without permission. If you are still angry, I'll give you this whip. I will let you whip me and I will never fight back."
He handed over a horsewhip respectfully, his cheeks flushed with embarrassment.
"I accept your apology. Let bygones be bygones." Lin Dan flicked away the whip, his tone calm. She had never been angry with Xue Jiming because she didn't take him seriously at all.
Xue Jiming had no idea what she was thinking and couldn't help showing a relieved expression.
Wu Xuancao then said, "Lin Dan, I took your book without permission. I was wrong. Please forgive me."
Lin Dan hummed perfunctorily, neither saying forgiveness nor not forgiveness.
Wu Xuancao gritted her teeth and said, "Lin Dan, I want to become your disciple and learn medicine from you. Is that possible? If you can teach me, I can also pass on my surgical skills to you."
Lin Dan looked at her straight in the eye and refused, "I won't accept you as a disciple, and I'm not interested in your surgical skills. I think you know how profound medicine is. I'd study medical theory and pharmacology for my whole life, so how can I have the energy to learn other things? What's more, the surgical skills you mentioned are actually very difficult to implement in reality. If you don't do it well, saving a life will turn into killing a person. My medical skills are limited, so I dare not try it lightly."
Wu Xuancao endured the humiliation and said, "Some surgical techniques are still very useful to you. You will understand them after you learn them. Lin Dan, I beg you, please teach me!"
Seeing that his wife was so pitiful, Xue Jiming couldn't help but look at his elder brother, hoping that he could say a few words for her.
Xue Boyong looked at his brother coldly and said, "Jiming, if you are rich and live a comfortable life, and a stranger knocks on your door and says he wants to exchange your millions of dollars for a hundred taels of silver, would you be willing?"
Xue Jiming was stunned and didn't know how to answer for a long time.
Xue Boyong said, "Or let's put it another way. If you inherited your father's position as the Great General, and suddenly one day a stranger came and said that he could exchange his position as the General for your position as the Great General, and asked you to grant his wish for his sincerity and his weak and pitiful condition, would you be willing?"
Xue Jiming shook his head decisively: "I don't want to." His face turned red with shame before he finished speaking. He hurriedly pulled his wife to his side and scolded her in a low voice: "Don't embarrass Lin Dan anymore! Her medical skills are a family secret and will not be taught to outsiders."
Wu Xuancao argued, "Brother, how do you know that the other party is holding only a hundred taels of silver, not a priceless treasure?"
Xue Boyong raised his eyebrows slightly, and just as he was about to speak, Lin Dan spoke first: "Brother, you don't understand medical principles, but I do. Your surgical skills are not feasible at the moment. You cut open the patient's stomach, how do you relieve his pain, how do you stop his bleeding, how do you find his diseased organs, how do you treat the disease, and how do you ensure that the wound in his stomach will not cause inflammation after suturing?"
Wu Xuancao was left speechless by this series of questions.
Lin Dan then slowly shook his head: "Look, you can't even answer these questions yourself, how can you teach me?"
Wu Xuancao was completely speechless.
Xue Jiming's face turned red and white, and he was very embarrassed. Only at this moment did he realize that Wu Xuancao came to Lin Dan to apologize, not because of guilt, but to learn the other party's family medical skills. If others were unwilling, she would use any means to force and bribe them, even taking advantage of herself. How strange is this Wu Xuancao to him?
He grabbed his wife's wrist forcefully and said firmly: "If Lin Dan doesn't want to, just forget it. Just stay at home and take care of your husband and children." After he finished speaking, he dragged her away, his back looking very hurried.
Xue Boyong's good mood was completely ruined by these two people, and he didn't expect to get an answer to what he had just said. He added some more dishes to Lin Dan and gently asked her to eat more.
Lin Dan tugged at his clothes and said bluntly, "Brother, let's get married."
Xue Boyong's chopsticks suddenly fell to the ground, making a crisp sound.
Lin Dan looked at his stunned expression and immediately chuckled: "Brother, I like the feeling of you protecting me."
Xue Boyong finally came back to his senses, and he hugged her in his arms, gently kissed the top of her head, and said solemnly as if he was swearing an oath: "Lin Dan, I will protect you for the rest of my life."
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