The Fallen Medicine Woman: The Daily Life of Chun Nuan-Chapter 373 - 214_2

"Master, you see, today you talked to us about pregnancy, childbirth, and confinement. None of these are without danger." Chen Xiaoyin’s face was a bit pale: "Master, tell us, why must we women marry and have children?"

"It’s the natural order, to marry and have children, to perpetuate generations, ensuring the continuity of humanity." Chun Nuan didn’t quite understand the necessity of this either, but it was simply how the world had always been: "We can’t avoid these things, so we should strive to strengthen ourselves, learn more about medicine, gain more knowledge to ensure our safety and protect women."

"That’s why I want to teach you medicine and research women’s illnesses," Chun Nuan explained. "I hope you learn well and pass this knowledge on, spreading it through the generations. Everyone has a long way to go."

The group nodded in agreement.

Today’s lecture was quite heavy, packed with information.

Chun Nuan was also tired of speaking, so she let them study on their own, advising them to ask her questions later if they didn’t understand something.

"Young mistress, let me assist you back for a rest." Ding Xiang stepped forward to hold Chun Nuan as she softly reported back to the inner courtyard: "The young master has been listening to your lecture from behind the screen."

"He must have nothing better to do today."

So even at the estate, it was troublesome. Zhao Minghua couldn’t do anything and could only accompany her here.

Chun Nuan thought he should keep busy.

But Zhao Minghua didn’t leave, saying it was chaotic outside and not safe to go out.

Upon hearing this, Chun Nuan no longer brought up the idea of him going out. After all, nothing is more important than safety.

In truth, Zhao Minghua was worried about Chun Nuan’s safety at the estate and didn’t dare leave her side.

Some took advantage of the chaos, claiming to be under King Shu or the Third Prince’s banner, specifically targeting wealthy families. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Those wealthy families were suffering greatly.

To say nothing else, even the Xiao family encountered such trouble a couple of days ago.

The Clan Leader’s residence was turned upside down, and grain stocks were carted away in twelve wagons.

Even Xiao the Third, who returned to the Xiao Family Pier with people, couldn’t arrive in time, leaving the Clan Leader so angry he fell ill.

They even had to call Doctor Chen to treat him.

If it were up to Zhao Minghua, he wouldn’t have let Doctor Chen go.

However, his father wouldn’t allow it. He said that if people call for a doctor to treat a patient, regardless of whether the patient is male, female, close, or distant, even if they were enemies before, it’s a doctor’s duty to go if asked.

Doctor Chen returned after the diagnosis, saying it was a stroke caused by fury, resulting in paralysis on the left side, speech and urinary incontinence. The Xiao family’s Clan Leader would need replacing.

Xiao Chunnuan sat down to enjoy the sour radish and old duck soup that Aunt Zhong had stewed, finding it immensely comforting.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Minghua brought up the Xiao family’s matters again.

"Can I laugh out loud three times?"

Truly, Chun Nuan felt it was retribution.

"Back then, they set people to rob us just to prevent us from thriving. Grandmother was angered to death by them, and now they’ve been robbed too, leaving the Clan Leader in such a state—it’s karma."

Retribution may be slow, but it is inevitable!

"Aren’t you at all worried about who will end up in control of the Xiao family’s Clan Leader position?" Zhao Minghua asked: "None of the Clan Leader’s sons are easy to deal with, especially the eldest, third, and sixth—they all have the ability to vie for it. They’re likely to descend into chaos."

"What does that have to do with us?" Xiao Chunnuan thought to herself, don’t blame me for being unkind: "Now, I’m hoping they get messier and messier. The ultimate split would bring me immense joy."

"Though we’re also Xiao’s, from the first day we returned from Shu City, we were excluded from the clan. Now, we’re a separate Xiao family household. In Changzhou, we’re nothing significant at the moment, but thirty years east, thirty years west."

When the time is right, otherwise, Chun Nuan would think of kicking them while they’re down, seizing the opportunity to take back what belongs to her.

The Xiao Mansion in the Capital helped significantly back then—the clan’s ritual fields, mountains, and the silver for building large courtyards—all these, if reclaimed, would leave them with nothing but an empty shell.

"Indeed, it’s like they say, thirty years east, thirty years west. For instance, this time, do you guess which General the Capital is sending to quell the rebellion?"

"Who is it?"

Chun Nuan knew the names of most of the military generals from the Capital, though she didn’t know them in person.

She hoped fervently that they had no grudge against the Xiao family.

Otherwise, they might take personal revenge and step down hard.

The current Xiao family was just catching its breath, quietly developing, and she feared a setback might send them tumbling back into the pit.

"It’s Xia Guangcheng, General Xia."

What?

It turns out to be my brother-in-law?