The Fallen Medicine Woman: The Daily Life of Chun Nuan-Chapter 141 - 111: Can’t Afford to Gamble

"What a despicable Wu family!"

Chun Quan read the family letter again, nearly pounding the table in anger.

"Chun Quan, what did Nuannuan write?"

Chun Hua was very worried about Chunyu: "Did you really see Wu Yuanping? What crime did the Wu family commit? Is it related to our Xiao family? Where is elder sister now? Oh, we left when she was pregnant, did she give birth yet, was it a boy or a girl?"

"Brother, you’re worrying too much. Didn’t Nuannuan write last year that elder sister gave birth to a girl, named Panpan, hoping our family would be reunited."

"Oh, right, she did mention that. Look at me, I completely forgot."

Chun Hua patted his forehead: "Your sister-in-law was due two months after elder sister, so by now, my son should had his one-month celebration."

He looked up at the sky, wondering when he could return to the Capital, no, back to Shu City, to see his wife and hold his child in this cursed Northern Desert.

Originally, the sentence was twenty years of exile to the Northern Desert.

Looking at his father and three brothers, then at Chun Quan and Chun Qing, Chun Hua’s nose tingled.

All the pillars of the Xiao family are here, how are Grandma and the women and children getting by in Shu City?

Seeing the supplies sent by Chun Nuan, Chun Hua sighed again: "Fortunately, our great-grandfather and grandfather maintained ties with the clan in Shu City all these years, spending a lot every year. Grandfather was right: that’s where the roots of the Xiao family lie."

Otherwise, Grandma taking the women and children back would have found it impossible to survive.

At this time, they relied entirely on clan support.

"Yes, elder sister gave birth to a daughter, named Panpan."

"But if you add the surname, it sounds unpleasant, ’Wu Panpan, No Panpan’." Chun Hua muttered.

"The child elder sister gave birth to doesn’t bear the Wu surname, it’s Xiao."

Chun Quan’s words left the self-proclaimed clever Chun Hua startled.

"What do you mean?"

It’s only natural for a child to take the father’s surname; it can’t be because it’s a daughter, so they don’t let her bear the Wu name and instead bear the Xiao name?

The Xiao family may have fallen, but it has several sons, and there’s no shortage of bloodline heritage.

"After the Wu family saw the Xiao family fall, they showed no mercy to elder sister. After she gave birth to Panpan and damaged her health, they wanted to take a concubine on the grounds that elder sister could no longer bear children. Elder sister opposed..."

"And then they divorced, and the child followed elder sister, so she took the Xiao surname?"

Chun Hua finally pieced it together, quickly filling in the blanks.

Chun Quan... guessed the beginning but not the end.

But it doesn’t really matter, the result is that the child has the Xiao surname, and this exile doesn’t include elder sister.

No, this time the exile entirely relied on elder sister’s abilities. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Imagining the fragile elder sister actually rolling over a bed of nails, all the blood in Chun Quan’s body froze.

"That shameless Wu family, they deserve their exile." Chun Hua gritted teeth: "This vendetta, I will surely avenge!"

Chun Quan looked at his elder brother, what could he say?

The idea is nice, reality is harsh; how could they seek revenge on the Wu family when struggling to preserve themselves?

It’s known that this place is a labor camp for exiles, with numerous soldiers guarding the mines, even a slight laziness could earn a whipping, let alone looking to provoke the Wu family.

"Elder brother, this matter requires careful planning." Chun Quan said, "The Wu family has appeared in the Northern Desert, Uncle, Father, and Third Uncle all recognize them. Elder sister’s separation from the Wu family needs to be communicated to prevent them from exploiting it. Furthermore, there’s conflict between elder sister and the Wu family, so we should avoid them as much as possible."

"We all work in the same mine, the possibility of avoidance is low." Chun Hua said, "Elder sister was the rightful granddaughter of the Xiao family, the most cherished girl. Not just my father, even Second Uncle and Third Uncle adored her, they won’t let the Wu family off lightly for bullying elder sister!"

Chun Quan felt exhausted.

This isn’t about revenge.

Being reckless won’t achieve anything.

Moreover, sacrificing one’s happiness or even life for such scum isn’t worth it.

That night, Chun Quan recounted how elder sister was bullied by the Wu family and how they came to the Northern Desert; as expected, all three brothers snapped in anger.

"What a despicable Wu family, we never liked them from the start, your grandfather didn’t approve either, elder sister was deceived, and divorced them was wise. Such scoundrels aren’t fit to have a wife."

"Divorce was good, otherwise Chunyu would have been dragged to the Northern Desert too, what a calamity that would be." Xiao Changqing said, "When Chunyu was married, she received a generous dowry, with the profits from the dowry shops, mother and daughter should manage well."

"Indeed, Chunyu seemed gentle and amiable, but she doesn’t tolerate a speck of dust in her eye. What nonsense, can’t have a son so must marry a concubine, who does the Wu family think they are, someone with a throne to inherit?" Xiao Changhai’s remarks were more blunt.

"Do not speak carelessly," Xiao Changping quickly stopped old third: "Such reckless words, you don’t know how they might bring trouble."

Speaking carelessly, indeed that’s how this happened.

The fact is, the one with a throne to inherit actually lacks sons, only having a sickly eldest Prince.

No doubt he’s losing sleep over the thought of his empire being inherited by his clan.

Then remember grandpa used to take care of the eldest Prince.

Now that grandfather was executed under his order, it’s unknown if the eldest Prince’s health improved, and if there’s anyone as dedicated to treating him now?

In the rear palace of the Capital, the Empress Dowager and Empress were in tears with anxiety.

"It’s been so long, and not a single doctor has come forward to lift the imperial ban? Isn’t it said that Great Xia is full of talent and vast resources? How come they can’t cure a child’s illness?"

The Empress lamented while crying.

The Empress Dowager wiped her tears.

"Where is the Xiao family?"

The Empress Dowager suddenly remembered something: "That’s right, I recall Imperial Physician Xiao had a granddaughter with great medical expertise, and I’ve heard him praise her many times."

"Mother, what do you mean?"

The Empress’s eyes lit up: Indeed, Imperial Physician Xiao is gone, but he must have had students.

Upon inquiry, it was revealed that no, Imperial Physician Xiao had not taken on any apprentices, not even his own son and grandson knew anything about herbs or pathology.

When the courtier came back to report, the Empress was very disappointed.

Truly, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment; Imperial Physician Xiao hadn’t taken on any apprentices.

"Someone, summon Xiao Chunyu to the palace, and have her bring that little girl along, the Empress Dowager likes that child,"

The Empress Dowager suddenly issued an imperial edict.

Immediately, an old maid went out to invite them.

"The Empress Dowager wants me to bring Panpan to the palace?"

Upon hearing this news, Xiao Chunyu thought of Nuannuan’s letter.

Pills!

Could it be that, this is truly the Xiao family’s opportunity?

However, Chunyu quickly calmed down.

This matter cannot be taken lightly!

Back then, it was evident Grandpa was wronged, falling into a trap, meaning the Eldest Prince’s illness, and the palace movements were under someone’s surveillance.

If she were to bring out the medication now, it would bring disaster upon the Xiao family.

Yes, the enemy is hidden while we are exposed, she desires the Eldest Prince’s life, her rash actions would bury the entire Xiao family. She couldn’t take that risk!