The Rise of a General's Daughter-in-Law Doctor

Hearing the old general's words, Li Muxia touched the tip of her nose shyly and said, "That's just something the common people are spreading."

Hearing this, there was nothing they didn't understand. Both the old general and Li Anran showed expressions of shock, which were followed by ecstasy.

Li Anran grabbed Li Muxia's hand and said, "Sister Xia, you really are the Immortal Physician Xia Mu! Sister Xia, you are so amazing! You don't know, the deeds of Immortal Physician Xia Mu are all over the capital now, and all the major families are proud to have him. Half a month ago, Feng Jingxin was still spreading the word that her Feng family had invited Immortal Physician Xia Mu. You have no idea how envious everyone is."

At this point, Li Anran paused, glanced at the old general and Li Muxia, and saw the seriousness in their eyes. She then said, "Wait a minute, Sister Xia, you came back half a month ago?"

The old general also looked at Li Muxia, but he knew that the physician from the Feng family was definitely not Li Muxia.

Li Muxia's lips curled into a mocking smile: "It's true what they say, people are afraid of becoming famous, just like pigs are afraid of getting fat. So quickly, someone has already started using the name of the Immortal Healer to swindle and deceive people."

Li Anran realized what Li Muxia meant and covered her mouth, saying, "So that means the healer in Feng Jingxin's family is a fake?"

Seeing Li Muxia nod, Li Anran continued, "Grandpa, I heard from Lanzhi that the physician invited by the Feng family is here to treat the Imperial Concubine."

The old general nodded after hearing Li Anran's words and said, "That's right. So, Mu Xia, it's best not to tell anyone that you are a medical immortal, so as not to cause trouble for yourself."

The old general wasn't afraid of exposing Li Muxia's identity, slapping the Feng family in the face, or offending them. His main concern was that he was still somewhat afraid of Feng Jingxin's previous scheme to frame his two granddaughters. He feared that Feng Jingxin might secretly take action against Li Muxia and Li Anran without his knowledge, and by then it would be too late for him to regret it.

The old general was upright and honest his whole life, and he was no match for those who secretly plotted against him.

Li Muxia understood the old general's good intentions and nodded in agreement. This didn't mean she was afraid Feng Jingxin would sabotage her; mainly, she didn't care about empty titles, and besides, this matter had nothing to do with her. She didn't care whether they invited a divine healer or a ghost healer. As long as they didn't bother her, that was enough.

After this little incident, Li Muxia continued to recount her experiences. Midway through, General Li and his family arrived and sat together in the pavilion to listen to Li Muxia's story. The originally spacious pavilion now felt somewhat crowded.

And so, the whole family sat neatly in the pavilion, with only Li Muxia talking non-stop. Li Anran would occasionally pour Li Muxia a glass of water. When they heard something funny, everyone would burst into laughter, and when they heard something thrilling, they would all show worried expressions, making Li Muxia feel like a very competent storyteller.

Li Muxia briefly recounted her experiences over the past few months, naturally avoiding any dangerous situations. She didn't want her family, who cared about her, to worry.

The old general naturally understood Li Muxia's intention, but he didn't expose her. However, he knew in his heart that Li Muxia must have suffered a lot on the way.

Then Li Muxia talked about her return, only saying that she was escorted back by a friend and that she was in a hurry along the way, so she didn't bring any gifts for everyone.

The old general said with a pained expression, "What gifts do you need? Your safe return is the greatest gift you could give us."

The old general had Li Muxia sit next to him, looked at her carefully, and said, "Muxia, you've suffered a lot on this journey, you've lost weight."

Upon hearing the old man's words, everyone thought in unison: it's better to be thinner.

But no one dared to say it.

Li Muxia knew that the old man was worried about her, so she quickly said, "Grandpa, Muxia didn't suffer much. My master and senior brother took good care of me along the way."

The family chatted for a long time until a servant came to call them to the dining hall for dinner, and then they went to the dining hall together.

At the dinner table, General Li, who had previously heard Li Muxia mention hot pot, suggested, "Muxia, when will you arrange for us to have that hot pot you mentioned before?"

Don't let General Li's military background fool you; he may be a bit unconventional, but he's incredibly passionate about food. When he was young and fighting in the army, he would always try the local delicacies wherever he went. Now, hearing about hot pot, which he's never had before, has really whetted his appetite.

Upon hearing this, Li Muxia immediately replied, "That's easy. Hot pot is very simple to make and can be made anytime."

Upon hearing this, General Li's eyes lit up. He initially wanted to say, "Then let's eat now!" However, looking at the table full of exquisite dishes—prepared especially for Li Muxia's welcome dinner—he changed his mind, adhering to the principle of not wasting food, and said, "How about we eat it tomorrow morning?"

After listening, Li Muxia looked at the expectant crowd with some difficulty and said, "Well, it's not really suitable to eat hot pot so early in the morning. How about tomorrow at noon? That way we can prepare more thoroughly."

Although General Li was somewhat disappointed after hearing this, he still nodded and said, "Okay, I'll do as Mu Xia says." It's just a few more hours; he can afford to wait.

However, everyone lost their appetite during the rest of the meal. Although they were still chewing their food, their minds were preoccupied with the hot pot Li Muxia had described. Of all the people eating, only Li Muxia seemed to enjoy her meal.

And so, the family finished their dinner, but no one wanted to go back to rest. They kept chatting with Li Muxia until midnight, until Shangguan Wanyun saw Li Muxia yawning incessantly and said, "Father, it's getting late. Muxia has been traveling for a long time and hasn't had a proper rest since she got back. Do you think we should let Muxia go back and rest today?"

The old general also noticed Li Muxia's tired face, slapped his forehead and said, "Look at me, I'm getting senile. I was so happy that I forgot about this."

Having said that, he glanced at the sky outside and said, "Alright, it's getting late. Everyone should go back and rest. Mu Xia, you should go back and get some rest too."

Everyone then got up to say goodbye. Originally, Li Anran wanted to sleep with Li Muxia that night, but Shangguan Wanyun pulled her away and said to the protesting Li Anran, "Your sister Xia has been working hard all day. Let her rest well today. Can't we wait until tomorrow to talk about it?"

Seeing that Li Muxia was indeed very tired, Li Anran obediently followed Shangguan Wanyun back to her own courtyard.