Jin Jinzhi looked at Yun Duoduo approvingly, "His Majesty said that Duoduo cares about the people, and now it seems that it is true."
"Alright, today, let's have a wooden hut built. How about we keep calling the clinic Huichun Hall?"
Yun Duoduo smiled sheepishly. It seemed he knew about her building the Huichun Hall in the Fushuang Palace in the palace to treat the palace maids.
"good."
"By the way, can the family members of this disgraced official come to the clinic to help out?"
Images of tormented girls and children in prison flashed through her mind; they were so young, some of them not even understanding why their fathers had committed crimes.
However, because their father had committed a crime, they would have to stay in prison for the rest of their lives, never seeing the light of day.
"If we were to look for a medical apprentice now, it would probably be difficult to find one in a short time, and the soldiers in the military camp all have duties and no free time."
"How about we let the family members of this disgraced official come to the clinic to help out? It would be a way to atone for my father's sins and also save me from imprisonment."
"Well, it's just..."
“I know what Brother Sumire is worried about.”
"I will write to my father immediately and ask him to give them a chance to be pardoned!"
...
Three days later, following Yun Duoduo's description, Jin Jinzhi built a small wooden house and hung a plaque that read "Huichun Hall" on it.
A reply came quickly from the palace: Yun Beiye had pardoned the crimes committed by the family members of the disgraced official and allowed them to work at the clinic to atone for their father's sins.
At the same time, as requested by Yun Duoduo, some seeds of tamarisk, saxaul, and camel thorn were sent with the letter. These plants can grow in arid places like northern Xinjiang and have good medicinal value.
"Brother Jinzhi, Father Emperor sent some seeds. Let's plant them in the military camp." Yun Duoduo carried her medicine box, preparing to go to the clinic.
"Father said the medicinal herbs are on their way and will arrive in a few days. I see there are still some usable herbs left here, so the clinic can open tomorrow!"
"In the military camp, if anyone gets sick or injured, they can come to the clinic."
Jin Jinzhi nodded. "There are still some military affairs here, so I can't leave. I'll have Military Advisor Cao call a few people to help out at the clinic."
"good!"
Yun Duoduo responded and walked outside, while Cao Canjun went to the prison to bring people out.
The families of several disgraced officials received the Emperor of Nanyang's favor and were allowed to be released from the imperial prison to work as apprentices and helpers in a medical clinic to help the people.
Yun Duoduo, along with several helpers and soldiers sent by Jin Jinzhi, were busy inside the clinic.
She had people catch some poisonous creatures common in northern Xinjiang, such as scorpions and snakes, and led her apprentices to make medicines to treat poisoning injuries by using poison to fight poison.
They also found some plants in the nearby area, such as golden barrel cactus, red willow, and cactus, which grow in the arid lands of northern Xinjiang, to treat poisoning, yellow water disease, blood fever, and other diseases.
“Princess, this was found in the officer’s tent.”
Cao Canjun brought over a small cabinet, which consisted of several small square drawers. Yun Duoduo opened one of the drawers and saw some medicinal herbs such as bamboo shavings and licorice inside.
"Great! There are still some medicinal herbs left."
"These medicinal herbs are still usable."
Yun Duoduo checked the medicinal herbs in some drawers. They were not moldy and could still be used. She happily rubbed her hands together and asked someone to put the medicine cabinet in a dark place and put all the recently prepared medicines on the table.
...
The news that a clinic had opened in northern Xinjiang spread quickly, and people going out to fetch water and setting up stalls were all talking about it.
"I heard that a new clinic has opened around here," said the old woman carrying a basket.
"I've heard about it too," the burly man carrying the bucket nodded.
"The doctor who treated the patients was a six-year-old girl!"
An elderly man with a white beard leaned on his cane and came over to speak.
"Oh, can you really make a good judgment?" The steamed bun shop owner, with a yellow coarse cloth tied around her head, wiped her hands with her apron.
"This clinic just opened, and early this morning, Old Luo's foot almost fell off, but that little girl managed to put it back in place!"
The old man pointed to his feet with his cane.
"Is that so? Let's go check it out!"
The owner of the steamed bun shop called out to his wife and went out. He was constantly chopping meat and fillings, and his joints were aching terribly, so he decided to go and get them checked out.
When Granny Xue, the owner of the Plum Blossom Pavilion, overheard the conversation of passersby, she became curious. She had heard that Princess Nanyang had been abducted to the northern frontier and that Princess Nanyang knew some medical skills. Could this six-year-old girl be Princess Nanyang?
She walked behind the few vendors who were talking.
...
Yun Duoduo sat at the table by the door, and she saw the group of people approaching from afar.
"Bai Zhi, go and greet them."
Bai Zhi nodded, stepped forward, and helped the old man and the old woman sit down.
"Uncle, is Auntie feeling unwell?"
"Oh dear, I feel tightness in my chest and shortness of breath. Wait a minute, let me sit here and rest for a while before you ask me anything, okay!"
Zizhu waved to Xinshi, asking him to bring over a few bowls of water.
Yun Duoduo noticed Granny Xue, who was pale-faced, behind the group.
Why is this old woman so pale? It's like she hasn't seen sunlight in years.
"Bai Zhi, quickly go and help that old woman."
The three assistants in the clinic, Xinshi, Baizhi, and Zizhu, were all descendants of disgraced officials. Yun Duoduo gave them new names and allowed them to live in the Northern Frontier under new identities.
"Grandma, what's wrong?" Bai Zhi helped Grandma Xue into the house.
"I haven't been able to eat or sleep lately."
Yun Duoduo gestured for Granny Xue to sit down. After Granny Xue was seated, Yun Duoduo placed her hand on Granny Xue's wrist and carefully felt it.
"Mother-in-law, how have you been sleeping lately?"
"I don't get up at night, but it's just that I have a hard time falling back asleep."
"I have some qi deficiency."
After taking her pulse, Yun Duoduo began writing the prescription.
"You should go out more often and not think too much. Your children and grandchildren will have their own blessings, so Grandma Xue doesn't need to worry about them."
Looking at Granny Xue's appearance, Yun Duoduo realized that she was overwhelmed with worry. She figured that the old lady must be worrying about her grandson, which was why she was so tired.
[This little girl is quite the comforter; it's rather amusing.]
[I'm just an old woman, how could I possibly have any grandchildren? It's all because of Liu Mingyue, who betrayed her master in the pavilion. How can I possibly put my mind at ease?]
“Oh dear, my eldest daughter-in-law and second daughter-in-law don’t get along. They’re always arguing. I’m going to move to my little courtyard soon, and then it’ll be peaceful.” Grandma Xue continued, following Yun Duoduo’s train of thought.
Yun Duoduo nodded, giving me a look that said, "Did I go too far?"
"I'll prescribe some herbal medicine for you. Please take it twice a day as prescribed."
"good."
"Bai Zhi, have Xin Shi fetch the medicine: two qian of bamboo shavings, two qian of immature bitter orange bran, three qian of dried tangerine peel, one qian of licorice root, nine and a half qian of Poria cocos, five slices of ginger, and one jujube."
"yes."?
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