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

Zhao Minghua continuously reported the epidemic situation in the Hubei and Hunan regions to Chunnuan.

"Great, there's been a significant improvement. Send this prescription over again."

Along with the prescription, Zhao Minghua also delivered medicinal herbs.

Whatever medicinal herbs Chun Ning needed, Zhao Minghua would send them to her.

Therefore, Xiao Chun-ning, who was trapped in the epidemic area, deeply felt the love of her older sister.

"Lord Xiao, your prescription is indeed the right one, truly the right one!"

After being infected with the plague, Physician Lin and Physician Fang knew the ruthlessness of the disease. They originally thought they would be buried in the Hubei and Hunan regions.

They were imperial physicians, yet they themselves were at a loss, finding it both pathetic and laughable.

They also possessed ancestral medical skills, yet even as imperial physicians, they couldn't cure their own illnesses.

Just as the saying goes, "Doctors cannot cure themselves."

Unexpectedly, Xiao Chun-ning, who was so young, would risk entering the epidemic area, and quickly figured out that the plague was caused by two different conditions. He used different prescriptions to brew medicine for everyone to drink.

They drank it too, and they'll know whether the medicine is right for them after drinking it twice.

The next day, the two of them clearly felt that their heads were no longer so dizzy, and they felt more energetic.

Secretly pleased, he became even more eager to take his medicine.

On the third day, Physician Lin and Physician Fang, who had been bedridden, were able to get out of bed and move around.

"Lord Xiao, you are truly our savior."

In fact, before this, they were somewhat disdainful of Xiao Chunnuan, who founded the Chunshan Women's Medical College in accordance with the Empress Dowager's decree, thinking that she was incompetent and just pretending to be mysterious to deceive the nobles and high-ranking officials in the palace.

Now that Xiao Chun-ning has shown this skill, it's clear that the reputation of Physician Xiao back then wasn't unfounded; he was truly capable!

"Physician Lin and Physician Fang, although getting out of bed and walking around is a good thing, you should not overexert yourselves and should rest more."

The older sister's prescription was indeed effective, but these two are getting on in years, and it's not good to be so eager for quick results.

"I was hoping to get out of bed sooner so I could help Dr. Xiao with some of the burden."

"Thank you, Imperial Physicians, but you must recover first."

"We will definitely get better."

That's great! Looks like I won't die out there!
They say fallen leaves return to their roots. If they came to the two lakes region, they would die here. Not only would they lose their reputation, but they would also become a laughing stock. Those ignorant old fools would only say that their medical skills were poor and would never know how dangerous this place was.

Zhao Minglang received a letter from his younger brother Zhao Minghua, and learned that another effective prescription and medicine had been sent. He was truly grateful.

Then came the grain and medicine sent by the Emperor.

"Brother Xiao, I am now very confident that we will win this battle."

"Absolutely." The two stood a foot apart: "With the support of the Emperor and my sister, we will surely win."

It is no exaggeration to say that we have never fought such a rich war before.

They truly have everything they need, and the people are united in their support.

Having received the grain and medicine sent by the imperial court, Zhao Minglang naturally had to submit a memorial, also reporting on the situation in the Hubei and Hunan regions.

However, to Zhao Minglang's utter surprise, the Emperor issued an imperial edict appointing him as the Governor-General of the Two Lakes.

Lord Xia, who confiscated Governor Sun's property, originally thought he would become governor, but then Zhao Minglang appeared out of nowhere.

It was incredibly frustrating; I felt like I'd been used as a stepping stone for someone else.

He was also dissatisfied with Zhao Minglang.

He's just a young man half my age, what can he do? What is he capable of?
After receiving the imperial decree, Zhao Minglang had the same thought: What can he do here?
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

Indeed, it should be Xie Longen. You must know that he was only a sixth-rank official before. He left home to help with disaster relief in the two lakes and became the governor-general, a second-rank official, and was promoted four ranks in a row. What a great favor that was.

"Lord Zhao, please accept the decree." The eunuch Zhong, who was announcing the decree, congratulated him, "Lord Zhao, His Majesty has instructed me to convey to you that the Lianghu region has been handed over to you. I hope you will not disappoint His Majesty and will bring new life to this disaster-stricken area."

"Your subject receives the decree." Zhao Minglang inquired about Xiao Chun Ning's situation.

"The Emperor said that Lord Xiao has inherited medical skills, and once the plague in the two lakes is over, he will be given an important position."

"Thank you for your trouble, Eunuch Zhong."

Zhao Minglang felt embarrassed.

They had agreed that the two brothers would share both good times and bad, but unexpectedly, he was promoted to a second-rank official, while Xiao Chun-ning had to continue treating sick people in the epidemic area, with his future uncertain.

The imperial edict given to Xiao Chun-ning consisted of only this one sentence.

Let Zhao Minglang convey the message.

"Brother Xiao, about this matter..."

It wasn't what he wanted at all. He also wanted to fight alongside Xiao Chun-ning and share both the gains and losses.

Who knew it would turn out like this?

In fact, Xiao Chun-ning made great efforts and made even greater contributions in the entire disaster relief process, especially in the fight against the epidemic.

But the good thing happened to me.

"Congratulations, Lord Zhao."

Even though Xiao Chun-ning was far away, she still bowed and offered her congratulations.

This made Zhao Minglang even more embarrassed.

"Originally, this should have been Brother Xiao's achievement..."

"Lord Zhao is too modest. His Majesty is wise. Chun Ning has learned a lot from Brother Zhao. Lord Zhao is worthy of the position of Governor-General of the Two Lakes."

Xiao Chun-ning's blessings were sincere; he felt that with Zhao Ming-lang in the Hubei and Hunan regions, post-disaster reconstruction would be more hopeful.

After all, they are both people who are dedicated to their work. When they came to the disaster area, they started from the needs of the people and formulated many policies that benefit the people, which are being implemented vigorously.

If personnel are replaced rashly, these measures and facilities could be suspended at any time.

All the previous efforts to gain the trust and support of the people can be in vain in an instant.

Therefore, Xiao Chun-ning believed that the Emperor was wise and genuine.

As for Zhao Minglang's promotion of four ranks, Xiao Chun Ning did not feel envious or jealous.

"Brothers!"

Zhao Minglang felt ashamed of his previous ulterior motives.

"Good brother, when you come out, we brothers will definitely drink and have a good time, and we won't leave until we're drunk."

"It's a word."

Xiao Chun-ning's recovery from the pandemic signifies a complete victory over the epidemic, and it is no exaggeration to raise a glass in celebration.

No sooner had Zhao Minglang left than Xiao Chunming received a new prescription from the capital.

"My sister is really amazing."

I told my sister about some of the symptoms of the new phase of the plague, and she quickly replied and adjusted two of the medicines.

Moreover, my elder sister also brought new medicinal herbs, which relieved my worries.

With her older sister's full support, Xiao Chun-ning felt that she would be able to leave soon.

In the capital, at the Zhao residence, Qiu Yan was stunned by her mother's words.

"Mother, are you telling the truth?"

“Your father came back and said it himself, how could it be false?” Madam Qiu looked at her daughter and couldn’t help but smile: “They say fools are lucky, I never thought that your stubbornness back then would actually bring you great fortune.”

In the blink of an eye, my son-in-law has become a high-ranking official of the second rank. Isn't that a blessing? (End of Chapter)