The Fallen Medicine Woman: The Daily Life of Chun Nuan-Chapter 154 - 120: Girl, Have You Forgotten?

"Miss, General Xia requests to see you."

The next day, as Xiao Chunyu was dressing Panpan, Molan came in to report, with a hesitant expression on her face.

"Is there anything that can’t be said between us? Just say it all at once."

This General Xia truly puzzled her; what was he doing coming to see her so early in the morning?

Does he not understand that a lone man and woman should avoid arousing suspicion?

Or is it that chaos is allowed on the estate?

No, no, he didn’t say anything chaotic; what am I thinking?

"General Xia has brought two young and beautiful girls to visit you, Miss..."

She really couldn’t understand what he meant.

"Please have them come in, I’ll be over shortly."

Last night he introduced two guards to her, today he brought two young beautiful girls, are they meant for her too?

Indeed, he was straightforward, finding maidservants for her.

"Thank you, General Xia, but there are enough people here with Chunyu."

She didn’t lack maidservants or matrons. What was he thinking?

"Du Ruo and Du Xuan are twins; not only can they serve, but they also have some skills. I would feel more at ease having them attend to you and your daughter."

Xiao Chunyu’s mind went blank: What did he say?

The implication was: these two are skilled in martial arts. Such maidservants are not easily found in ordinary families; they must have been trained from a young age. Secondly, they are twins, looking identical. Thirdly, General Xia wants to give these sister flowers to her...no, no, the last sentence, I also feel more at ease.

"Thank you, General Xia; these sisters must be useful to you, a gentleman does not take what another loves. Please take them back."

The final words from Xiao Chunyu were merely dismissed as his impulsive speech; such things shouldn’t be said casually.

"You may withdraw."

General Xia directly glanced at Molan and the others.

Molan...who is really the master here?

Bringing two girls here to be the lady’s maidservants—is this trying to take over our duties?

Summoning courage to refute, yet frightened into silence by General Xia’s gaze, knowing a competent maid should never heed outsiders, Molan stood her ground as the lady hadn’t yet asked her to withdraw.

"Molan, you may take them and withdraw first."

"Yes, Miss."

The lady’s order quickly appeased Molan: "Miss, this servant will wait outside."

If there’s anything, say the word, this servant will risk everything to protect you.

As Molan withdrew, she distinctly sensed General Xia’s gaze could pierce through her.

"That maid is loyal, albeit not smart enough."

Xiao Chunyu opened her mouth but remained speechless, mainly because the opponent’s presence was too strong, whatever was said, it is what it is.

"Girl, do you really not remember me?"

Suddenly speaking, General Xia’s tone shifted: "That morning five years ago, in the horse grass shed of the Xiao Mansion’s backyard..."

Xiao Chunyu’s mouth gaped open.

It’s him!

"Look at you, girl, you really are someone who easily forgets things."

"General..."

"Then, this general, on orders to investigate King Qin’s circumstances, was ambushed and severely wounded, struggling with the last breath to rush into your Xiao Mansion’s backyard, hoping Doctor Xiao could save my life."

Unexpectedly upon entering the backyard, he collapsed in the horse grass shed, yet was spotted by Xiao Chunyu who was up early to see the snow scenery; she did not panic but ran to fetch the hemostatic medicine and bandages she had prepared in her room, bandaging him.

Upon waking, General Xia saw this girl calmly bandaging his wounds, her charming eyelashes adorned with frozen blossoms, his heart inexplicably softened.

It was that single glance; she entered his heart.

However, back then, she was just a girl, while General Xia was a dignified seven-foot man, how could he think such things?

He thought he could wait for her to grow up.

Alas, changes are many; before she matured, he received the imperial command to guard the frontier. When he triumphantly returned, she was married into the Wu family dressed in vermilion for ten miles.

That night, General Xia drowned himself in drink in his study.

"Girl, to repay a life-saving grace with one’s life, if you do not mind my age, entrust the future for you and the child to me, is that acceptable?"

Xiao Chunyu’s face was both crimson and hot, her mind completely blank.

What did he say, how could he say such a thing?

No, how could he say so directly?

Even if... shouldn’t he first send a matchmaker to propose?

Moreover, how could such a matter be decided with a few words?

If he were an ordinary man, it might be different, but he is the Great General Huaiyuan after all.

Marriage among Capital’s noble families involves thorough deliberation from every angle; marriage is not just between two individuals, it concerns two families.

Additionally, a person as powerful as he is, his marriage touches upon the interests of the court.

What was he thinking, speaking so carelessly like this?

Was it belittling herself, taking him lightly, or perhaps he was just joking? She must not take it seriously.

"Girl..." Xia Guangcheng thought, at his age, he must be proactive to avoid missing the chance; this girl’s temperament resembles that of a tortoise, now that he’s finally convinced his mother, he can’t let her retreat back into her shell: "I’m serious, I swear..."

"General Xia, you jest, you are the esteemed General Huaiyuan, I am a discarded woman with a child, unsuitable for you, please return."

Xiao Chunyu was very shocked within, but also clear-minded; love doesn’t come without reason, neither does hate.

She remembered what he mentioned but did not know how she had caught his attention.

This man... is quite good, yet she is undeserving.

Put aside other matters, many desired to marry a Great General like him, and Mrs. Xia naturally would choose a noble maiden for him, but her family background, status, and past actions all would not be seen favorably by Mrs. Xia.

Having been a wife and daughter-in-law, Xiao Chunyu knew too well the various woes within the inner chambers.

Experiencing it once was enough; she couldn’t withstand another time.

This life, she’ll just live it quietly with Panpan in the Capital, waiting for her family to return.

Indeed, at this moment, she couldn’t have any thought of relying on a man; the more she imagined, the swifter the downfall.

"Why don’t you believe me?" Xia Guangcheng was anxious: "I am a dignified man, once the word is out, it can’t be caught back, having said I’ll care for you and your daughter, I will care, never breaking my word."

"Thank you, General, but between us, it’s impossible." Xiao Chunyu felt a twinge of pity seeing his expression, yet reminded herself to remain steady, not repeat past mistakes; such a good man is not for her. "Thank you, General, for introducing the guards; Chunyu will keep them, but please take the two girls back."

The more one accepts, the more one owes; how could she repay such a favor with her current status and method?