PSLMD Chapter 261

Chapter 261 – Selling Medicine

It had been one day since Yan Xiaosi left her mother and three sisters, and she missed them greatly.

After leaving the military camp, she rode her chestnut horse, clip-clopping toward Shaoyao Village.

Passing by the village entrance, she first went to check on the new house.

Wang Sanbao and a group of craftsmen saw her riding up impressively on horseback, and they all stopped their work to look at her.

“Young Master Yan, we heard you’ve become a military doctor at the Tongluo Plain camp?”

Yan Xiaosi followed Wang Sanbao’s lead and answered, “Yes, that’s right.”

The group of craftsmen looked at her with envy.

If a military doctor performed well, after the war ended, they could be directly promoted to royal physician, bringing glory to their ancestors and reaching the pinnacle of life.

Wang Sanbao’s wife, Ms. Gao, smiled and said, “I always knew young brother Yan would amount to something.”

It was a complimentary remark, and because the person who said it was sincere, Yan Xiaosi found such words quite pleasing.

“Aunt Sanbao is joking. I just got lucky to enter the Tongluo Plain military camp.”

After chatting briefly, Yan Xiaosi looked at the construction progress and asked, “Uncle Sanbao, about how much longer will it take to finish this house?”

By now the foundation had been laid, and Wang Sanbao and the other craftsmen were laying bricks, which had already reached the height of a person.

Wang Sanbao answered confidently, “About half a month or so. Once the bricks are finished, we’ll set the beams, then the roof tiles. If you don’t need wooden flooring inside, it would be even faster.”

The wooden floor was necessary. Without it, the floor would be dirt, which gets damp easily during rainy days, causing people living there to develop rheumatism. Besides, dirt floors aren’t clean and lack comfort.

“We need the wooden floor. Please oversee it carefully, Uncle Sanbao, and choose good quality wooden boards. Money isn’t an issue.”

Long Yu had just paid her twenty taels of silver as wages, so money shouldn’t be a problem.
After touring the construction site and bidding farewell to Wang Sanbao and his wife, she headed straight for the Tian family home.

The aroma of food wafted out, and she eagerly pushed open the door.

She had only eaten thin porridge and steamed buns at the military camp this morning, and after bouncing on horseback for so long, she was hungry again.

She was impressed by this body’s digestive abilities.

“Aunt Tian, Mother, I’m back! What delicious food are you making?”

Yan Shuqin was sweeping the courtyard, Yan Shuxue and Yan Shuyun were washing clothes, Ms. Zhong and Ms. Wang were busy in the kitchen, and Tian Dazhuang was chopping firewood—all in perfect harmony.

Everyone was surprised to see her push open the door.

Yan Shuqin walked over with her broom and asked nervously, “Xiaosi, why are you back? Did you cause trouble at the military camp and get sent back by the War King?”

Yan Xiaosi rolled her eyes.

If only she had been sent back, then she wouldn’t have to be a servant attending to others.

“I wish I could be sent back, but how could it be that easy? The War King has led the troops to battle, and there are no wounded in the camp. I was bored with nothing to do, so I came back for a visit. I’ll have to return later.”

Yan Shuqin breathed a sigh of relief.

“Your timing is perfect. I have good news for you.”

“What good news?”

Yan Shuqin smiled and looked toward Yan Shuyun, causing her to blush.

“Yesterday, shortly after you left, people from the Xu Family Fur Store came to propose marriage, and your third sister agreed.”

Liu Xu was of good character and appearance; this was indeed a joyous occasion.

Yan Xiaosi smiled happily and said to Yan Shuyun, “Congratulations, Third Sister!”

Yan Shuyun’s face reddened even more: “I’ve only agreed to the engagement. The wedding won’t be for another two years.”

“Why? The earlier you marry, the earlier you have children, the earlier you enjoy happiness!”

Yan Xiaosi delivered these shameless words with great ease.

Yan Shuyun replied irritably, “Big Sister and Second Sister haven’t married yet, how could I marry first?”

Yan Xiaosi glanced at Tian Dazhuang: “Big Sister’s marriage has already been arranged. Only Second Sister remains.”

As she spoke, she shifted her gaze to Yan Shuxue, winked, and asked, “Second Sister, what kind of man do you like? Strong and mighty, or gentle and handsome? There are many men in the military camp. Tell me, and I’ll find one for you.”

“You little troublemaker, are you asking for a beating?”

Yan Shuxue dropped the half-washed clothes and rose to chase after her.

This girl was becoming more and more improper with her words.

Yan Xiaosi was chased around in a flurry, running into the kitchen.

“Mother, Aunt Tian, Second Sister is hitting me!”

Ms. Zhong looked at the two children, her smile full of motherly love.

“It would be good enough if you didn’t tease your Second Sister. Stop fooling around and wash your hands for dinner.”

The food was served: egg pancakes wrapped around tender vegetable hearts, thin porridge, and two dishes—one meat and one vegetable.

Much better than the meals at the military camp.

Yan Xiaosi ate one egg pancake and a bowl of porridge, finally letting out a satisfied burp.

Seeing her like this, Ms. Zhong asked worriedly, “Xiaosi, do you have enough to eat at the military camp? Are you getting along well with the others?”

Yan Xiaosi wiped the corner of her mouth and said, “I can eat enough, but there’s not much fat, so I get hungry quickly. Brother Wu, Brother Zhao, and Brother Wang, who share a tent with me, take good care of me. Mother, you needn’t worry.”

“You share a tent with three grown men?”

Upon hearing this, Ms. Zhong’s expression darkened with concern.

Tian Dazhuang noticed Ms. Zhong’s change in expression and asked in confusion, “Aunt Yan, is there a problem with Xiaosi sharing a tent with three men? In the military camp, I’m afraid no one except the commander has a separate tent.”

Ms. Zhong then realized her reaction had been excessive.

“…There’s no problem. I’m just afraid Xiaosi might be bullied.”

Yan Xiaosi understood what Ms. Zhong was worried about and quickly explained, “Mother, although I share a tent with the three brothers, our beds are separate.”

Ms. Zhong finally relaxed.

After breakfast, having stayed at the Tian family home until noon, Yan Xiaosi wanted to make a trip to Daxing Town.

“Mother, I won’t be having lunch. I need to go to Daxing Town.”

The chestnut horse had already been fed by Tian Dazhuang, and she led it, preparing to leave.

Ms. Zhong followed her to the door: “What are you going to Daxing Town for?”

“I have some business to take care of. Mother, please make extra food for dinner. I’ll come back for dinner before returning to the Tongluo Plain military camp.”

Ms. Zhong wanted to say more, but Yan Xiaosi had already mounted the chestnut horse, waved her whip, and disappeared in a cloud of dust.

The road was empty. She entered her Portable Space and picked several heshouwu plants and some coral mushrooms.

Upon reaching Daxing Town, she headed straight for Jiren Hall.

Without Bai Mingyue, Jiren Hall’s business had been somewhat affected, but it was still doing well. People were still queuing outside to see a doctor.

Yan Xiaosi tied up her chestnut horse, looked at the line of people, and chose to go directly to the main hall.

Seeing her dressed in a blue satin robe with distinguished looks and bearing, the apprentice maintaining order at the door didn’t stop her, but politely reminded, “Young master, you need to queue to see a doctor.”

Yan Xiaosi raised the fresh heshouwu she was carrying.

“I’m not here to see a doctor. I’m here to sell medicinal herbs. Is Shopkeeper Bai in?”