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

Chapter 369

"Sir, you said you would hand over the management of the academy to your disciple?"

Zhong Xiuxiu was stunned. She had something important to tell her husband, but he told her something even more important.

"Yes, I'm pregnant. I need to take good care of myself from now on. You've handled a lot of things at the academy these past two years. I think you're a good person, and you can shoulder this responsibility."

"Congratulations, sir. Before you return from giving birth, I will do my utmost to protect the academy."

"Not before I return from giving birth, but from now on, this academy is entirely in your hands."

"gentlemen?"

"First, I'm getting old; second, having children requires energy; and third, I have more important things to do," Chunnuan said. "I've already explained this to the Empress Dowager and the Empress, and they've given their permission."

"Xiuxiu, you are a very good girl. I believe you can do a good job at the academy."

"Sir, I'm worried..."

“You don’t need to worry. I will take care of you in the capital for the next year or so. You have plenty of time to grow up.”

"Thank you sir."

This is a responsibility, a burden, and a challenge; it is also a trust and a skill.

Zhong Xiuxiu never dreamed that one day she would become the manager of Chunshan Women's Medical College.

She is still called the headmaster or the teacher, but the teacher said that she only carries this title, and the main reason is that it is a transition.

After all, in the capital, the name Xiao Chunnuan was already the strongest representative and title of female doctors.

"gentlemen……"

"Is there anything else?"

"Sir, my wedding date has been set for the ninth day of next month."

"The ninth day of the ninth lunar month, a day of longevity and good fortune, is a good day."

Chun Nuan smiled and said, "It's really unfortunate. I am a twin, and there are folk customs and taboos that twins cannot attend weddings. I will just send someone to deliver some dowry to you."

Pregnant women shouldn't attend weddings because it's believed to disrupt the newlyweds' luck. Whether this is true or not, since there's such a saying, Chunnuan definitely won't attend.

"Thank you, sir." Zhong Xiuxiu was still quite disappointed. Compared to the sir's embellishment, she had hoped to see the sir's arrival.

However, her husband is pregnant, and it would be very tiring for her to come.

So we had no choice but to give up.

Even though Zhong Xiuxiu was about to get married, she was still busy with academy affairs.

Mrs. Zhong was both amused and exasperated.

"Xiuxiu, you silly child, can't you ask your husband for some time off?"

“Mother, my husband is busy with some matters, and it also happens that the academy is recruiting its first batch of students, so it’s normal that he’s a bit busy. However, I should be able to free up some time two days before the wedding.”

"Luckily, I have some free time now, otherwise I thought you would have to find time to get married."

"Fifth Sister is capable."

Zhong Huimin came to do Zhong Xiuxiu's dowry, and the gift she gave her was a manor.

"Eldest sister, this gift is far too precious!"

“What is precious to others is not precious to you. Without you, there would be no me or my children today.”

Zhong Huimin's position in the Minister's mansion was secure. She often took her child back to her parents' home, and Zhong Xiuxiu would also examine and treat the mother and child.

Zhong Xiuxiu's expression turned serious.

I never imagined that such despicable things could happen in the Minister's residence!
Her young son was poisoned.

This toxin is chronic; at first, the child simply cannot eat, but gradually many symptoms will appear, eventually leading to death from the illness.

When Zhong Huimin learned of this, she was furious and turned pale. While asking Zhong Xiuxiu to detoxify, she quietly investigated the cause.

She actually found out; it was a concubine in the household who did it.

The reason the concubine poisoned him was because she herself was infertile; the Minister's wife had given her a potion that would prevent her from having children. She wanted to take revenge on the Minister's family, starting with the Minister's wife's most beloved grandson. In other words, whoever the Minister's wife loved most was her death warrant.

That concubine was eventually beaten to death.

From then on, Zhong Huimin dared not let her guard down in the Minister's mansion, and all her food and clothing were arranged by people she trusted.

They were extremely grateful to Zhong Xiuxiu.

Therefore, she didn't consider this dowry to be of great value, even though it was from a whole village.

"Thank you, elder sister. You will have even more good fortune in the future."

"Thanks to your kind words, you will have more and more good fortune."

Just as Zhong Xiuxiu was wholeheartedly preparing for her wedding, a servant from the Lin family rushed over to deliver the news.

"Fifth Miss, Auntie has gone into labor. She doesn't dare call a doctor or a midwife, so she sent me back to report the news. Miss, what should we do now?"

"Is your aunt able to travel?"

"My aunt said she was willing to endure any hardship for the sake of her child."

"Alright, have her leave the mansion quickly under the pretext of adding to my dowry, and then wait in the small courtyard she prepared. I'll be there right away."

"Fifth girl, you're getting married tomorrow!"

Madam Zhong was shocked. How could someone who was getting married tomorrow go to deliver a baby today?

"Mother, we can't worry about that now, Third Sister is the most important."

“But your auspicious time cannot be missed,” Madam Zhong said. “Here’s what we’ll do: have Sanya wait in the small courtyard. I’ll send someone to fetch a doctor and a midwife right away, and make sure she has a safe delivery.”

“Even so, Mother, I still have to go there myself.” Zhong Xiuxiu thought for a moment, “By the way, Mother, don’t worry, I can get back as soon as possible. I’ll ask Lei Ying to watch over Third Sister.”

"Fifth Sister, it's such a blessing for you sisters to have you!"

Mrs. Zhong was overjoyed.

This child truly has a broad perspective and values ​​relationships.

At the Lin residence, Zhong Xiuyao, wearing a large cloak to conceal her lower abdomen, asked Madam Lin for permission to return to the residence to prepare a dowry for her fifth sister.

"The fifth young lady of the Zhong family, the one from Chunshan Medical College?"

"Indeed, Fifth Sister is intelligent and holds a position in charge of affairs at the academy."

"You really are quite capable," Madam Lin said sourly. "Back then, the master said you were exceptionally talented and intelligent, but in the end, you're nothing special!"

When Madam Lin said this, she glanced at Zhong Xiuyao with disdain.

She's only been in the manor for a little over a year, and she's already gotten so plump. It seems life in the manor is quite good, allowing these lowly women to live so comfortably. I must tell the kitchen to cut back on spending.

"Yes, ma'am."

Whatever you say goes.

Zhong Xiuyao didn't argue at all, and she couldn't argue anyway; all she wanted to do now was leave the mansion as soon as possible.

"According to the rules, you are not allowed to leave the manor. However, for the sake of the Fifth Miss Zhong, you may go to add some makeup. It will be good for you to build a good relationship with her."

"Yes, ma'am."

"Go, come back soon, and don't stay overnight."

"Madam, please have mercy and let me keep Fifth Sister company for the night. She always enjoyed chatting with me back in the manor..."

"Hehe, your family is now in charge of the academy and you are the young mistress of the Zhu family. Don't you know your place? You're making a fool of yourself. You'll have to go back to the manor by tomorrow at the latest."

"Yes, Madam. Thank you, Madam. I'll take my leave now."

Zhong Xiuyao endured the pain and turned to leave.

No one knew that just now, she felt fluid flowing from below her body. She had heard her fifth sister say that it meant her water had broken.

Therefore, she had to leave the Lin residence as soon as possible.