novelraw Chapter 167 - 164: Miss Ruan’s Medical Skills Are Actually Self-Taught?
Chapter 167 - 164: Miss Ruan’s Medical Skills Are Actually Self-Taught?
Baal quickly retracted his sword and immediately called his subordinates to bring a chair over, motioning for Xie Huai’an to sit down.
Xie Huai’an gave Ruan Mian a meaningful look, and Ruan Mian exchanged a glance with him, pulling him to sit down.
Unexpectedly, Baal looked up and asked him, "This gentleman, you are truly fortunate to have married such a wonderful wife! We all envy you!"
"Do you know, your wife single-handedly saved my entire town! Her medical skills are unsurpassed, absolutely unbeatable."
Ruan Mian’s mouth twitched, there was no need to... elevate her so highly.
Xie Huai’an, on the other hand, chimed in to praise her.
"The General is absolutely right. It’s the good fortune accumulated by my ancestors, the smoke from our ancestral grave, that allowed me to marry such a fine lady."
"My wife and I share deep affection, supporting each other for many years. Her kindness is akin to a Bodhisattva descending to the mortal realm, and she is self-taught in medicine, truly earning our admiration endlessly."
"Ah? Miss Ruan’s medical skills are actually self-taught?! That makes it even more impressive! Sir, you are extremely fortunate."
"Oh, General, my wife is not only skilled in medicine, she excels in everything! She is particularly good at business, she manages everything at home."
Upon hearing this, Baal became even more envious.
"Sir, you are quite the fortunate husband!"
Ruan Mian: ...
Being called a fortunate husband didn’t prompt Xie Huai’an to explain, he instead nodded along, making it seem as though he truly was a fortunate husband.
Ruan Mian couldn’t listen any longer and tried to interrupt their conversation.
While Xie Huai’an assumed the role of her husband, comfortably staying within the military camp.
Although he wasn’t very talkative, Ruan Mian knew he took great risk in coming to find her.
Protecting him was naturally the right thing to do.
So she smiled slightly, keeping him by her side at all times, ensuring no problems occurred.
She went to the infirmary, and he followed to lend a hand.
Xie Huai’an never caused trouble, diligently working as though he was her apprentice.
Furthermore, he usually wore the soldiers’ attire of Lanqiang, arousing no suspicion from those around.
Ruan Mian often saw him wrapping his hand with a square cloth, feeling somewhat curious.
Upon inquiry, he explained, "Handling stuff for the sick requires caution; I also washed one clean for you."
Ruan Mian didn’t think much of it, simply considering it a precautionary measure, though unnecessary.
Baal occasionally sought him out for a drink, expressing his envy once more.
Ruan Mian was amused, finding it hilarious.
After sending off a tipsy Baal, she couldn’t help but admire Xie Huai’an’s skillful performance.
"I never expected you to have such robust fantasy skills, turning black into white, making even a son-in-law enviable."
Xie Huai’an chuckled, teasingly observing her, "To be envied by others, I must have a remarkable wife first."
Ruan Mian snorted, seeing that he was rather absorbed in his role.
Regrettably, she wasn’t particularly interested; the matter of emotions indeed didn’t captivate her.
Before long, several days of treatment passed, and under their concerted efforts, the epidemic was effectively controlled, with many people cured returning to the town.
Even now in that sick ward, a few patients were gradually recovering; provided they took medicine timely and followed her recuperation advice to take care of health, they were bound to fully recover.
Especially as the weather warmed up, the virus itself gradually weakened.
She had stayed here for more than half a month, Baal didn’t intend to prolong her stay, deliberately selecting an auspicious day to personally organize a small farewell banquet in the camp to send her off to the Linfen River Shore.
He even prepared four fine horses for her.
Upon seeing these four sturdy horses, Ruan Mian immediately recognized their excellent breed.
When no one was paying attention, she fed the horses some spiritual spring water from her space.
Noticing the horses flicking their ears and gently nudging her, she realized the spiritual spring water had taken effect.
Lisi was astonished witnessing this scene, "These four wild horses seem to naturally connect with you? My brother spent considerable time taming them before claiming them! Miss Ruan, you truly are extraordinary!"
Ruan Mian smiled, "Please don’t praise me too much. If there are any questions regarding fruit tree planting after I leave, you can send someone to the valley residence on Longchang Mountain to seek me; I will clarify them then."
Worried that mass planting might lead to challenges, she specifically drew a terrain map for Lisi.
"Once I’ve settled my family, I’ll find time to come here and seek you. Then, take me to the town to find a good shop!"
"Rest assured about the shop, leave it to me! This is my first time venturing into business; I’ll certainly put my heart into it and won’t let you down!"
Seeing Lisi pat her chest confidently, Ruan Mian nodded contentedly, and led the horses outside the camp to find Xie Huai’an.
They had eaten their farewell meal and packed their luggage, now waiting to bid farewell to Baal and his family, hoping to return someday.
Unexpectedly, before they left the camp, a group of town residents bearing all sorts of culinary gifts hurriedly arrived outside the camp.
"Miss Ruan! Miss Ruan!"
"Miss Ruan, during those few days, thanks to you, my mother and wife were saved! I have nothing to offer in return, these are the eggs laid by my old hen, accumulated over half a year, please take them as a token of gratitude, don’t be offended!"
"I have some too! This is corn grown by my family, stored in the cellar without pests, tastes extremely good!"
"My family can’t present delicacies, but... these are several high-quality fabrics from my mother’s dowry when she married; Miss Ruan’s life-saving grace is deeply cherished by our family!"
Seeing baskets of eggs, grains, and various gifts delivered to her, Ruan Mian found it difficult to refuse.
Some even brought newly descended piglets, lambs from home.
Baal’s family assisted these residents, helping Ruan Mian receive them.
"Miss Ruan, these are a token of the people’s sentiments; receiving them comforts them. Please, don’t refuse."
Ruan Mian knew that these items were far from insignificant to them; touched by their goodwill, she couldn’t bear to reject them.
She smiled and accepted all into her package as a mark of appreciation.
With the horse baskets behind them already full, Baal fetched a carriage for transporting goods, sturdily loaded with goods.
For this, Baal even dispatched four robust soldiers, disguised as civilians, to accompany them home.
Faced with their overwhelming enthusiasm, Ruan Mian could only carry the fully loaded supplies towards the residence.
Moreover, before departing, a handsome scholar politely stopped before her, performing a kneel bow.
This was the highest etiquette of gratitude in Lanqiang, extraordinarily honorable.