Ming Dynasty: I risked my life to teach the prince, the emperor begged me not to die

Chapter 107 Find a Wife for My Little Brother

On the 26th day of the twelfth lunar month, all officials of the imperial court and local governments stopped working and all government offices across the country were closed.

Chen Ce got up early in the morning, had breakfast, and then swept the snow in the courtyard. Mrs. Wu next door had already bought New Year's goods and brought Chen Ce some Spring Festival couplets and door god couplets.

"How much? I'll get you the money."

Madam Wu waved her hand and said, "It's just a matter of a penny. By the way, Mr. Chen, how are you going to spend the New Year this year?"

The two courtyards were separated only by a fence. Chen Ce was sweeping the snow in his own courtyard, while Mrs. Wu put on an apron and began to sweep the dust off the door lintel.

The two chatted casually.

Life seemed to have returned to its former peaceful and comfortable state.

Madam Wu is still as capable as before, and is very skilled in sewing, mending and hammering. It's a rare day when there are no outsiders at Chen Ce's place, so Madam Wu and Chen Ce start talking more.

Chen Ce laughed and said, "How else can we live? Just live like a normal day."

After sweeping the snow, Chen Ce began to clean the dust on the door lintel, then trimmed the potted flowers in the courtyard and went to the backyard to feed the two chickens.

"Mrs. Wu, please help me get the stool down so I can sweep the dust under the eaves."

Wu Shuxian said, "Oh," and walked over from the courtyard, holding the stool for Chen Ce. "Or I can help you sweep. You're not feeling well."

Chen Ce laughed and said, "You are not that tall, how can you reach it?"

Madam Wu stopped trying to show off and nodded, "Well, then you better be careful."

Chen Ce stood on a stool and swept the eaves carefully with a broom.

Although I am alone, the New Year must have a festive atmosphere. No matter what, I should always take life seriously. As the ancients said, it is better to live a miserable life than to die a good death.

"What about you? How are you doing? Are you going to go find your mother and the others?"

Nie and her son were imprisoned in the Jinyiwei prison by Li Zhen last time. They should have been released by now. Chen Ce did not ask about this little matter.

Madam Wu shook her head and said, "I will naturally live on my own. As for them... I can't get rid of my blood relatives, otherwise..."

She was silent for a moment.

Chen Ce felt that he had said the wrong thing and shouldn't have mentioned her family. She seemed very reluctant to mention them.

Chen Ce took a step to the left, forgetting that he was still standing on a stool, and stepped on empty air with a cry.

Madam Wu was also distracted just now and did not see this scene at all. She quickly moved her feet to catch Chen Ce and just caught him.

Chen Ce felt very embarrassed lying in Madam Wu's arms, so he quickly got down and said, "Sorry, sorry, I was distracted just now."

"Thank you very much."

Madam Wu shook her head and said, "You're welcome, hiss!"

She was just about to move the stool away when she felt a piercing pain in her ankle.

"You sprained it?"

Chen Ce quickly helped her to the study room, asked her to sit down on the couch in the study room, and then said, "Wait a minute, I'll get you some medicine for injuries."

Madam Wu had not yet taken a look at Chen Ce's study. The room was clean, tidy, elegant and generous.

She thought that as a bachelor, Chen Ce's room would be a mess, but it seemed that she was overthinking it.

Chen Ce had previously acquired some medical bone-setting skills from planting outside the courtyard, and he kept medicines for common bruises, colds, and sprains at home. He became a good doctor after enduring illness.

He came over with medicine for bruises and lifted up Mrs. Wu's trouser leg at her ankles. Fortunately it wasn't her feet, otherwise it would have been a bit embarrassing.

But even so, Mrs. Wu's cheeks turned a little red and she turned her head away.

Chen Ce touched it with his hand, and Madam Wu quickly retracted her foot as if she had been electrocuted. However, she could not help but groan as soon as she moved. However, she held back and did not scream out loud. It seemed that she had experienced this kind of thing many times before.

"It's dislocated." said Chen Ce.

Madam Wu was surprised and asked, "You also know medicine?"

Chen Ce smiled and said, "I've studied it a little bit, but I don't understand the complicated things. To be honest, I'm ashamed to say that I've never helped anyone correct their bones."

"If you don't trust Madam Wu, shall I help you go to the clinic?"

Madam Wu was naturally unwilling. Nowadays, all the doctors in medical clinics are men, and the ankle area is too sensitive. After all, she is a virgin, so there is no way she would be willing to do it.

"No, I trust you. Please help me."

...Outside Huaihua Hutong, Zhu Houzhao and Liu Jin came to find Chen Ce carrying large and small bags of New Year's goods.

After today until the beginning of the first lunar month, Zhu Houzhao will not be able to leave the palace for a long time. The palace will be busy during the New Year, as various clan members will come to visit, and he, the crown prince, will have to participate in all kinds of cumbersome formalities.

So he bought some New Year's goods for his younger brother in advance.

"Hey!"

Zhu Houzhao sighed.

Liu Jin hurriedly picked up the New Year's gift package and asked, "Master, what's wrong? Why are you sighing? Is there something that makes you unhappy?"

Zhu Houzhao said: "Liu Daban, I am so miserable. I have to spend the New Year alone here, without anyone to take care of me."

Liu Jin also sighed: "Yes! It's such a hard life."

Zhu Houzhao sighed and said, "I still have a woman, but you say my little brother doesn't even have a woman, how pitiful is that?"

Liu Jin: Wait, when did you have a woman? You are still thinking about the author of "Rebirth"? You haven't even met me, how come you have a woman?

Zhu Houzhao suddenly raised his eyebrows and said to Liu Jin: "How about I find him a woman? He won't be lonely."

"Looking for a wife." Liu Jin sighed, "It's not easy to find one. Master, please don't think my words are harsh. Who would be willing to marry Mr. Chen after hearing about his illness?"

"It's impossible for the daughter of a noble family. Even if we take a step back, the daughter of a civil official would not be willing either."

"Which merchant or poor farmer doesn't want something?"

After listening to Liu Jin's words, Zhu Houzhao felt discouraged. Although what Liu Jin said was a bit hurtful, it was the fact.

The door of Chen Ce's courtyard was not closed, and Zhu Houzhao and Liu Jin walked in casually. As soon as they reached the door, they heard a conversation coming from inside.

"Just bear with it."

"Ah."

"It's my first time."

"Me, me too, be careful, does it hurt?"

Zhu Houzhao's body trembled and he looked at Liu Jin blankly.

Although Liu Jin was a eunuch, he had heard a little about love affairs between men and women.

This, this early in the morning, and Mr. Chen is still sick, isn't it inappropriate to do this?

You guys should at least stay away from people and close the door outside, right?
I heard that some people just like to seek excitement. Could this little tuberculosis patient be one of them? You can only judge a person by his appearance.
Zhu Houzhao and Liu Jin quickly stuck their buttocks out, put their ears close to the door of the central hall, and listened attentively.

"I'll try to be quick. It's only for a moment. It's bound to hurt. I read that in a book."

Zhu Houzhao narrowed his eyes. He thought, "Little brother, you are indeed a scholar. You actually learned this kind of thing from books. That's awesome!"

"I'm starting."

"Ok!"

"Crack!"

"what!!!"

Zhu Houzhao and Liu Jin clenched their fists. "Little brother, do you have to be so cruel? Can you be gentler?"

What kind of girl can be treated like this by you?

Don’t let anyone die!

"Are you feeling better?"

"It still hurts a little bit, and I feel like it's a little swollen."

"But it's much more comfortable."

Chen Ce nodded and said, "I'll try to wipe it slowly."

Inside the house, Chen Ce took the bruise oil and rubbed the medicine on Mrs. Wu's ankle little by little.