The Daily Life of a Down-on-Hard-Life Medicine Girl Supporting Her Family

Chapter 285

Since the new emperor ascended the throne, a general amnesty has been granted in the capital, and many families have returned to the city.

Of course, many people also left home.

"A new emperor, a new court"—everyone knows what that means, but all that's left is sighing.

However, more attention is being paid to the Xiao family's return to Beijing.

It wasn't just because the Xia family was related by marriage, but also because of Physician Xiao's reputation in the capital.

Especially those suffering from intractable diseases, who had been eagerly awaiting the return of the Xiao family to the capital, suddenly remembered that Physician Xiao had been gone for seven years!
Therefore, they were not destined to receive a consultation from Physician Xiao.

It's a pity that Physician Xiao's excellent medical skills were wasted.

The Xiao family returned to Beijing in a very low-key manner.

Because we no longer have the capital to be high-profile.

After experiencing excruciating pain, the Xiao family felt that living peacefully was the most important thing.

They had no desire to get involved in the turmoil in the capital.

But ironically, they found themselves in the eye of the storm.

With Xia Guangcheng as their son-in-law and Panpan as their Princess Anping, the Xiao family was naturally the ideal in-law family they desired.

People from the Li residence have arrived.

"We were supposed to visit my aunt, but we just returned to the capital and have a lot of things to do, so we couldn't get away."

Necessary formalities were still necessary. When Madam Xu saw Madam Li, she greeted her and arranged for a maid to serve tea: "Please don't take offense, Aunt."

“We’re all family, no need for so much formality.” Doctor Li quickly said, “You’ve only just returned to the capital, it must have been tough for you. With the New Year approaching, I was thinking of getting some new clothes for the kids at home, so I picked out some fabric from the storeroom and brought it over.”

Madam Li had them carried in.

"Thank you for your concern, Aunt."

Madam Xu felt a pang in her heart. Logically, it was the Xiao family who should send New Year's gifts to the Li family.

Unexpectedly, she even rushed to deliver it.

"The New Year's gifts for my aunt have also been prepared. Zhu is in charge of managing them, and she said they will be sent to the mansion in a couple of days."

Xu was genuinely unsure whether preparations had been made, mainly because there were too many miscellaneous matters, and it was Zhu's first time managing such a large family, so she was probably having a headache.

Anyway, let me make this clear upfront.

"Then we're really on the same page."

Madam Li took a sip of tea.

"Is this tea different from the one in the capital?"

“Yes, this is bamboo leaf green from Sichuan.” Xu introduced, “When I left Sichuan, Chun Ning’s friend gave me some. He said it grows in the area around Chicheng Peak, Baiyan Peak, Yunu Peak, Tianchi Peak, Jingyue Peak and Wannian Temple, where it is often shrouded in clouds and mist.”

"No wonder, the taste is very good, and the shape is different too."

"Yes, this tea has the characteristics of being flat, smooth, straight, and pointed. When brewed, it has a fragrant and rich aroma, a tender green and glossy color, a bright tender green liquor, a pure and elegant taste, and tender green and uniform tea leaves..."

When it comes to tea, the Xu family has never lost.

I never lost before, and I never will lose in the future.

Although she lived in the countryside for seven years in Sichuan and endured hardship, she never lost any of her inherent refinement.

"This is truly excellent tea."

Madam Li was somewhat embarrassed.

She also gave tea as a New Year's gift; it was last year's aged tea, which was just sitting in the warehouse anyway, so she might as well use it as a gift.

But after drinking the Xiao family's tea, she realized how embarrassing it was. Most importantly, the tea was already in the New Year's gift box, and she couldn't take it out.

That was... really poorly done!

Madam Li was filled with deep regret!
"How has your family been these past few years?"

As an elder, Dr. Li naturally had to ask with concern.

"Thanks to you, and thanks to the blessings of the spirits of the old lady and the old man in heaven, everyone has returned safely. Although the old man and the others suffered some hardships in the northern desert, they were not seriously injured. They have been treated by a doctor and will recover after some time of recuperation."

"That's good, that's good. You should take good care of your health." Madam Li said, "Back when Physician Xiao was still alive, our Li family would receive pills made by him every year. The old master and old lady in the family were able to live a long and healthy life for many years after that pill before they passed away."

"Yes, my father-in-law knew how to make pills, but unfortunately those skills have been lost and can no longer be made."

Hehe, are you here to sound out my intentions?
The Xu family wouldn't be so foolish as to let her succeed so easily.

"The eldest, second, and third uncles often regret that they were too playful when they were young and did not learn a single skill from their father-in-law."

"Have the descendants of the Xiao family stopped making pills?"

"will not."

"Oh, that's a real pity. I heard there's a shop in Shuzhou that sells pills, and the signboard says it's Doctor Xiao."

"Really? That's great. The Xiao family is all over the country. It seems there are quite a few people in the Xiao family who are doctors."

Mr. Xu glossed over it with a single sentence.

In fact, she knew in her heart that the pills Dr. Xiao was made at home.

If they had stayed in Changzhou, this brand of pills would have been the source of all of the Xiao family's economic resources.

Upon receiving the imperial decree to return to the capital, Chunnuan discussed with her family that the medication should be discontinued!

Things are rare.

When you no longer rely on this pill for survival, don't over-exploit the market.

Therefore, the Xiao Doctor brand pills in Sichuan are definitely becoming increasingly scarce, with no more stock available to restock.

Now that Doctor Li has come to investigate the truth, how could Madam Xu not understand?

"I was thinking, what a coincidence, is Doctor Xiao the same as Imperial Physician Xiao...?"

"Hehe, Auntie has a good idea, but it's a pity that none of the Xiao family's descendants have learned these things."

"That's a bit of a pity, but it doesn't matter. You're studying now, buddy. You can take the next exam. The special exam will start next January."

"Yes, there's Enke. In our family, only Chun Ning is suitable, but she's been in Changzhou for so many years and her studies have been neglected. I'm so worried."

Xu neither denied nor confirmed that Chun Ning was going to take the exam.

Let Madam Li speculate as she pleases.

“Don’t worry, Chun Ning is a smart girl.” Madam Li finally brought up the purpose of her visit: “You should know my family, the Wen family. It’s not a famous family in the capital. My father and brothers didn’t hold any high-ranking positions. But my little nephew was promoted to the fifth rank a while ago, which really made our family very happy.”

"That's something to celebrate."

“My nephew is twenty-eight this year. He was married before, but the woman’s surname was Ye. She was unlucky and died in childbirth. Now, it’s been three years and they still haven’t gotten together. I suddenly remembered that our Chunyan seems to be of marriageable age…”

Okay, after all that talk, it turns out it's about Xiao Xiang Chunyan.

Chunyan is only nineteen years old this year, and she is going to marry a twenty-eight-year-old man who has lost his wife.

Most importantly, when she talked about the Ye family, she actually attributed them to being unfortunate, which shows how cold-hearted this family really is.

Xu immediately felt disgusted when she thought of this.

"Thank you for your kind words, Aunt, but Chunyan and your little nephew are from different generations, so it's not appropriate."

"This……"