The Fallen Medicine Woman: The Daily Life of Chun Nuan-Chapter 407 - 229

Chun Nuan had no objections to Luo Daya learning to make medicine pills.

Isn’t it the same no matter who you learn from?

Earning a living with one’s hands isn’t difficult.

"You’re planning to have Daya establish a woman’s household," Aunt Luo said. "She has two children now, and even if she remarries, people will look down on her. It would be better for her to establish a woman’s household. If she works hard and with a little help from her family, she can get by."

"If there’s someone suitable, taking a man into the household is also an option."

Chun Nuan felt Aunt Luo and the others had made the right decision.

There were precedents for establishing a woman’s household in Great Xia.

Women who had been married and had children and then got divorced could establish a woman’s household if their maiden family was willing to support them. It was a very good choice.

It must be said, Daya’s fortune in her misfortune was having found a family that could support her.

Many women don’t live well with their husband’s family and don’t dare look for support from their maiden family, so they stew in their misery day by day and fall ill until they meet their end.

Getting married is truly a gamble. Marry the right person, and life is full of happiness; marry the wrong one, and it’s like stepping into an abyss.

"By the way, Chun Nuan, your Uncle Luo said that one of his brother’s mother has a serious illness. Her belly is alarmingly swollen, and it’s now painful and hard. Can you treat it?"

"I can only tell if I can treat it after seeing it."

"When are you free to have them bring her over for a consultation?"

"Tomorrow’s no good, there’s something going on at home," Chun Nuan said. "How about the day after tomorrow? Have them bring her over, and I’ll take a look. But I can’t guarantee a cure."

Swollen, hard, and painful, Chun Nuan thought this illness must have dragged on for years, turning a small problem into a serious condition.

Once it reaches a certain point, even immortals can’t help; I’m just an ordinary person.

"Alright, I’ll send a message for him to bring his parent over for a consultation the day after tomorrow."

Aunt Luo knew the event tomorrow was likely because the Xiao family was expecting an esteemed guest.

General Xia is the son-in-law of Mrs. Xiao, a piece of news that the men heard at the dock.

Can you imagine, such a high-ranking General is coming to Shuikou Village, what luck does Shuikou Village have?

They whispered among themselves, planning to stay out of sight and look at the General’s demeanor from afar, if possible.

Especially Luo Xiaogang, who hoped to work under the General.

Aunt Luo naturally didn’t allow this.

If this lad joined the army, who knows when he’d return home?

He might never come back.

So, both Aunt Luo and her husband disagreed with him enlisting, and Luo Xiaogang had no way to insist.

While the Luo family was discussing this issue, the Xiao family was making final preparations.

"Chun Ning, are the tea and pastries ready?"

"Aunt, everything is prepared," Chun Ning said. "In the kitchen, Nanny Wu isn’t very skilled with Capital dishes, she only knows how to make Shu City dishes. I’m not sure if the General will like them."

"It’s fine to make Shu City dishes; they are a regional specialty. Just don’t make them too spicy," Mrs. Xu said. "Shu City’s dishes tend towards spicy and numbing. Just have Nanny Wu be mindful of the flavors."

"Chun Ning, this time we’re counting on you to entertain the guests," Mrs. Xu said. "Technically, he’s also our son-in-law, and we shouldn’t be so cautious, but alas..."

Being far away, Mrs. Xu hoped to leave a good impression on Xia Guangcheng, so he could assure Chunyu that her family was well in Shu City, so she wouldn’t worry.

So, the Xiao family, usually indifferent to ceremony, had to make some effort for this occasion.

"You rarely host guests, so we especially asked Mr. Zhao to come back. Aunt can tell that Mr. Zhao has seen the world; you can learn from him."

"Yes, Aunt."

Chun Ning couldn’t help but wonder: why is Aunt, after all the mother-in-law, so apprehensive about meeting this son-in-law?

Or maybe she feared his authority?

Indeed, a second-rank Great General, even at their peak in the Capital, the Xiao family couldn’t have imagined gaining such a powerful son-in-law.

This was truly an honored guest.

However, what no one in the Xiao family expected was the courtesy of the guest.

Xia Guangcheng did not arrive in armor with soldiers in tow.

He wore casual clothes and brought a few servants carrying gifts.

"This son-in-law greets my mother-in-law," Xia Guangcheng courteously greeted Mrs. Xu with a bow as he entered.

"Dear son-in-law, no need for such formality." Mrs. Xu looked at this distinguished man, the dream husband of many young ladies in the Capital, and never expected her daughter would be so fortunate.

He held a high position and had the authority to be ostentatious but showed no such airs.

After greeting her, he greeted the second and third aunts and the siblings of the family with dignified respect.

"Please, General, take the seat of honor."

Chun Ning, with the demeanor of the eldest grandson and head of the Xiao family, invited Xia Guangcheng to take a seat.

"You must be Chun Ning, your elder sister often mentions you."

Looking at the young man of equal height to himself, Xia Guangcheng felt pleased. "Good, the Xiao family’s burden rests on your shoulders; you must bear it well."

"I will." Chun Ning puffed out his chest, showing through actions that he could shoulder the Xiao family’s responsibilities.

"General, this is my brother-in-law, Zhao Minghua," Chun Ning introduced Xia Guangcheng.

"General, we’ve met again."

Zhao Minghua said with a broad smile.

Chun Ning was momentarily puzzled: his brother-in-law knows the General?

"Indeed, we’ve met again. We are family so no need for formalities, but I must thank you for your sage advice. The memorial to the Emperor is already on its way to the Capital, and there might be good news coming soon."

"Thank you, General, for your assistance."

"It’s mutual." Xia Guangcheng refused to take credit. "Everything you’ve done has been reported, just wait patiently for good news."

Chun Ning... Why does it feel like they are speaking in riddles?

The two brothers-in-law are talking about something profound.

They mentioned a memorial, reporting to the Emperor, a very complex topic, not something he should inquire about.

"General, brother-in-law, please have some tea."

Chun Ning felt compelled to remind them that they were at the Xiao family, and discussions of court affairs weren’t suitable here.

"Chun Ning, I have a comment," the General said.

"What comment? Please speak, General."

"We’re both your brothers-in-law, yet you call him brother-in-law while never addressing me as brother-in-law. Are you indeed playing favorites?"

"No such thing," Chun Ning said, slightly embarrassed.

He was a dignified second-rank Great General, and calling him brother-in-law felt like overreaching.

"Since I married your elder sister, it’s not too much for you to call me brother-in-law," Xia Guangcheng said. "You shouldn’t treat us differently."

Zhao Minghua... never met someone so petty, even insisting on the title.

Chun Ning had no choice but to call him the elder brother-in-law and Zhao Minghua the second brother-in-law.