Chapter 170: Chapter 170: Setting Out for Qingzhou Prefecture
Meng Yao stayed at the Hundred Herbs Hall for another seven days. Although the woman’s son was not completely recovered, he was mostly better, and the rest could be taken care of gradually at home.
As for Lian Niang’s husband, his recovery ability was extremely strong, and the stitches were removed on the seventh day after the surgery.
After removing the stitches, Lian Niang was still not very reassured and forced him to stay for another two days.
The couple left the same day as the family of three.
Before leaving, both families were deeply grateful to Meng Yao and said they would remember Meng Yao’s kindness for a lifetime.
Meng Yao accepted their thanks with a smile and, after seeing them off, she bid farewell to Doctor Su.
During these days, Meng Yao was not idle. She taught the suturing skill to Doctor Su and discussed the serious consequences with him. Given the medical level of ancient times, using suturing for superficial wounds shouldn’t go terribly wrong. However, for wounds involving the opening of the body cavity, Meng Yao made Doctor Su swear not to use it without her presence and consent.
After all, Lian Niang’s husband’s situation was a luck amidst misfortune.
Normally, such wounds would be accompanied by internal injuries, and if not detected and directly sutured, it would only accelerate a person’s death.
Doctor Su is a doctor who is wholeheartedly devoted to studying medicine, and she did not wish for him to become overconfident because he mastered suturing.
Medical accidents often ruin a doctor with aspirations.
Meng Yao did not want that to happen.
Originally, Doctor Su was somewhat puzzled, but after listening to Meng Yao’s explanation, he solemnly swore that he would never violate what Meng Yao said unless absolutely necessary.
Exceptions exist in all matters.
Meng Yao knew this.
Meng Yao then advised, "Before the surgery, make sure the person undergoing surgery or their immediate family signs a pre-surgery notice. Write down all possible issues to prevent any mishaps."
Doctor Su nodded, "I will."
"I left a letter for Lu Dongjia, please make sure to deliver it to her as soon as possible," Meng Yao added.
"Rest assured, it will not be delayed," Doctor Su said.
Meng Yao bid farewell to Doctor Su and rode Ashes back home.
The happiest to see Meng Yao return was Zhao Xiaohua.
Since Mr. Wang arrived, she was forced to study like Zhao Xiaoshu.
No slacking off, or there would be penalties for laziness.
Zhao Xiaohua’s days were truly unbearable.
"Mom, you’re finally back. I’ve already gone through all the medical cases you asked me to study, you can quiz me, and assign me something else," Zhao Xiaohua eagerly said.
She absolutely didn’t want to study those Confucian texts; they made her head spin.
Equally happy was Zhao Dajiang because Mr. Wang felt he shouldn’t eat and stay for free, and insisted on including him in the studies.
He was not cut out for reading. When his father was alive, he attended classes for a few days, but since he was not cut out for it, it was left at that.
Now being forced to study again, his suffering was no less than Zhao Xiaohua’s.
The problem was, what he couldn’t learn, Xiu’er could, which made him feel uncomfortable.
How could he be inferior to Xiu’er?
He was Xiu’er’s husband. How could he be inferior to her?
"Mom, didn’t you say you were going to Qingzhou Prefecture? When are we leaving? I’ll help you pack with Xiu’er." Zhao Dajiang eagerly said.
He heard from Xiaoshu that Mr. Wang was also going to Qingzhou Prefecture.
Go, go, go, the sooner they leave, the sooner he would be free from suffering.
Meng Yao looked at Mr. Wang’s serious face, then at the six small tables set in the yard, and understood everything.
Mr. Wang wasn’t just teaching Xiaoshu, he was teaching everyone in the household.
Zhao Xiaohua was willing to learn to read because she liked medicine.
Wen Nuan, this girl was ambitious; she was willing to learn anything beneficial for her future.
Song Xiu’er, probably held reverence for reading, so she didn’t mind it.
As for Zhao Dajiang, the first son of Zhao Ting and the original body, received the most care from them. If he had loved reading, he wouldn’t have ended up as a skilled farmer.
So, those who truly wanted to study were probably only Xiaoshu and Ren Zi’an.
Hence, the reactions from Zhao Xiaohua and Zhao Dajiang were too real.
"What’s the rush? Opportunities like this are rare; you should cherish them and study hard with the teacher," Meng Yao deliberately said.
Zhao Dajiang and Zhao Xiaohua’s faces instantly drooped, and they jointly asked, "How long will we study?"
Meng Yao gave them a sideways glance, picked up her bundle, and headed back to her room.
After resting for a bit and tidying up, after receiving Lu Luoxing’s reply, it would be time to set off for Qingzhou Prefecture.
Doctor Su said that Hundred Herbs Hall had a special channel for communications, they would receive Lu Luoxing’s reply in at most five days.
Then Zhao Dajiang and Zhao Xiaohua found that after Mom came back, their situation didn’t improve at all; in fact, it got even worse.
Mr. Wang strived to showcase his teaching achievements to Meng Yao, so there were quizzes every day.
Zhao Dajiang was at the bottom, Zhao Xiaohua was second to last.
Then, the two of them were punished by having to recite and copy texts; they couldn’t eat dinner unless they finished.
The two of them were caught in a vicious cycle.
On the sixth day of the third month, Chai Hu arrived, bringing Lu Luoxing’s letter.
After reading it, a smile appeared on Meng Yao’s lips. She could set off for Qingzhou Prefecture now.
"Doctor Su asked me to send his regards. Originally, he wanted to deliver the letter to you himself, but today he has many patients and couldn’t leave. Doctor Su asked me to ensure you know that every word you said to him he will remember in his heart," Chai Hu said.
"Also send my regards to Doctor Su for me, and pass this along to him. Just say that when opportunity arises, we can compare medical notes again." Meng Yao said.
"Rest assured, I’ll make sure both the items and the words are delivered," Chai Hu said, grinning, "By the way, this is from Lian Niang, who delivered it to our Hundred Herbs Hall, specifically for you. She made these small dried fish for you as snacks."
Meng Yao accepted it, "When you see her, send my regards, and additionally, tell her to walk more before giving birth."
Meng Yao wrapped up some pastries she made over the past few days for Chai Hu to take back and share with Doctor Su.
Chai Hu left happily with the items.
At the village entrance, Chai Hu ran into Tao Hua and happily chatted with her for a while, though Meng Yao was unaware of this.
"We’ll set off for Qingzhou Prefecture tomorrow," Meng Yao said.
Zhao Dajiang and Zhao Xiaohua were so happy they almost cried.
"Dajiang, Xiu’er, are you sure you don’t want to go?" Meng Yao asked.
Zhao Dajiang shook his head like a rattle drum. If he had even a shred of hesitation before, now he had none at all. Not going, definitely not going. Mr. Wang was also going to Qingzhou Prefecture, and by then, wouldn’t he still end up in his hands?
Meng Yao didn’t force him, having already made all necessary arrangements, she didn’t need to worry too much.
"Xiu’er, I made pills for you so you won’t have to brew medicinal soup anymore. Just take the pills daily. Taking medicine is one aspect, but the most important thing is to adjust your mindset; don’t dwell on it too much, or no amount of medicine will help." Meng Yao said earnestly, "While we’re not home, everything in the house depends on you. Dajiang has a straightforward nature, is single-minded in doing things. If anything happens, take charge. Dajiang, when mom isn’t home, consult with Xiu’er, and listen to her, okay?"