The Fallen Medicine Woman: The Daily Life of Chun Nuan-Chapter 269 - 179

When Chun Nuan and her group set out, Xiao Hu, wearing a new cotton-padded jacket, followed along.

Along the way, Xiao Hu acted as their guide.

When passing through areas prone to mountain bandits, Xiao Hu warned Chun Nuan to be careful.

"Ah Jie, no matter what happens, you mustn’t leave the carriage."

It seemed this kid knew a bit about the situation.

Chun Nuan was also a bit worried they might run into trouble.

As it turned out, the more you worry about something, the more likely it is to happen.

"This mountain was opened by me, this tree was planted by me. If you wish to pass, leave a toll."

The caravan stopped, and Chun Nuan’s heart was pounding heavily.

She discreetly touched the powder in her pocket, ready to step in if necessary.

"Gentlemen, gentlemen, we are from the Zhou family business, please do us a favor." Leader Zhu Sige quickly stepped forward to negotiate, handing over a money pouch: "This is for our Master Zhou Qi to offer you a cup of tea, everyone has worked hard."

The leader weighed the money pouch.

"Very well, convey my regards to Master Zhou Qi."

"I will certainly pass it on."

With a wave of a hand, the group made way, leaving a path open.

They passed through the checkpoint peacefully and safely.

The stone in Chun Nuan’s heart dropped to the ground. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Indeed, traveling in the jianghu requires understanding the rules.

"Ah Jie, who is this Master Zhou Qi?"

Xiao Hu expressed admiration, as there weren’t many who could make the mountain lords withdraw so easily.

"He’s the master of a business in Changzhou." Chun Nuan understood that Master Zhou Qi’s name was effective here not because he had any great skills, but because connections were in place.

See, instead of waiting for them to make a move, proactively sending something forward works wonders.

It has to be said, some money can’t be saved; it’s about spending a small amount to save a large one, which is great. She would tell Chun Ning about this when she returned.

Once the caravan reached the Northern Desert, Zhu Sige and his group went about their business.

Zhao Minghua, along with Chun Nuan and Qingsheng, followed Xiao Hu to the quarry.

"Uncle Ma."

Looking at the burly man standing at the entrance of the quarry, Xiao Hu called out, "Uncle Ma, it’s Xiao Hu, Xiao Hu has come to see you."

"Xiao Hu, you little rascal, why are you not helping at the post station and running here?" The burly man was taken aback, then shouted loudly: "Are you trying to slack off?"

"No, Xiao Hu is bringing Ah Jie over to find her relatives."

Chun Nuan quickly stepped forward to state her purpose.

"You’re a relative of Xiao Changhe?"

"Yes, I am. I hope the officer will allow me to meet my father and the others."

"Uncle Ma, she’s also Xiao Hu’s Ah Jie."

"You little rascal, have you gained some skills now, even recognizing an Ah Jie?" He looked Xiao Hu up and down: "Whose clothes are you wearing?"

"Ah Jie gave them to me." This made the burly man also regard Chun Nuan with new respect: "Ah Jie even treated Xiao Hu’s ear."

Xiao Hu, who lost his parents when he was young, grew up on food from many families, and everyone in the village cared for him.

However, every pot has a bit of soot at the bottom, and earning money wasn’t easy. The clothes given to Xiao Hu were those that other children had outgrown, so his clothes were almost always patched multiple times.

Unexpectedly, this young lady had given him a new piece of clothing and treated his ear.

"What’s wrong with your ear?"

"It’s red, swollen, and itchy," Xiao Hu said, "Ah Jie gave me medicine, and after taking it for two days, it’s much better. Look, Uncle Ma, see for yourself..."

At this moment, Xiao Hu was just a child, stepping forward to show off his ear.

"This..." Uncle Ma looked, then turned to Chun Nuan: "Did the young lady treat it?"

"Yes, by taking some medicine."

The effect was quite good, at least it wasn’t as red or swollen anymore, and there was no pus either.

"Truly worthy of being descended from Doctor Xiao, well, young lady, can you help my wife take a look?"

"Uncle Ma, what’s wrong with Aunt Ma?"

"She’s ill and can’t get out of bed," the burly man said: "Doctors around here have all seen her, but it’s no use."

"Ah Jie, please help, take a look at Aunt Ma," Xiao Hu pleaded with a face full of hope: "People say my mother died early, and I drank a lot of Aunt Ma’s milk when I had no mother’s milk."

"Alright, I can take a look."

But are you sure right now that you don’t want me to see my own relatives first?

"Thank you, young lady, thank you," the burly man was excited: "Wait a moment, I’ll call for your relatives to come over."

With a shout from the burly man, a subordinate immediately came running over.

"Go, tell Xiao Changhe and his family that they have a relative here," the burly man said, "Let the three brothers of Xiao Changhe take the day off from duties."

Turning to Chun Nuan, he said, "The younger ones still need to work, some rules must be followed."

If everyone’s relatives came and they stopped working, he wouldn’t be able to handle it.

"Thank you."

"I should thank you," the burly man said, "but my wife’s illness?"