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

Thinking of this, Li Muxia asked, "Master, if I learn medicine from you, will I have to stay by your side like my senior brother?"

Bai Qingshi looked at Li Muxia, frowning slightly. "Logically, you should be learning from me, but firstly, you're a girl, and the old general might not let you leave. Secondly, Jingye and I need to find three medicinal herbs and travel through the Three Kingdoms within the next year. If you come along, I'm afraid your body won't be able to handle it." He then looked Li Muxia up and down. The meaning was clear: 'You're too fat.'

Li Muxia really wanted to go with her master and senior brother. She had already thought of a way to persuade her grandfather. She absolutely couldn't let her master think that 'he can't do it'. She said anxiously, "Master, I can handle it. Don't worry. As long as you can take me with you to find medicinal herbs, I'm willing to endure any hardship. Besides, I'm on a diet recently. Look, I've already lost more than 50 kilograms in just two months. Don't worry, I definitely won't hold you back."

Seeing Li Muxia's confident assurance, Bai Qingshi and Shangguan Jingye exchanged a glance. In crucial moments, their senior brother was still the most reliable.

Shangguan Jingye said, "Master, why don't we take Muxia with us? Along the way, Muxia can tell us about the medical techniques recorded in ancient medical books. Maybe she can find a better way to treat Junior Sister Mujin."

After listening to Shangguan Jingye's words for a moment, Bai Qingshi said, "Alright, if the old general agrees, you can be taken along."

Li Muxia was overjoyed to hear this. Li Anran, who was next to her, suppressed the bitterness and reluctance in her heart when she saw Li Muxia's happiness. Was her Xia-jie going to be separated from him again? But seeing Li Muxia's happiness, she was happy for Xia-jie as well.

Li Muxia glanced at the time and realized it was almost time for the court session to end. She pulled Li Anran along and said goodbye to the Medical Sage and Shangguan Jingye. She wished she could sprout wings and fly back to the General's Mansion, but she knew it would be difficult to persuade her grandfather. She needed to do some research before he returned.

Li Muxia returned to Liuxia Garden and went straight into the small kitchen. Li Anran followed, curious about what Li Muxia was going to do. Li Muxia took out a pile of ingredients, counting them on her fingers, and then instructed Hong'er to prepare the Poria cocos and Cui'er to bring the milk from the ice cellar. After giving these instructions, Li Muxia began to cook, calling on Li Anran, who was standing nearby, to help.

"Ran'er, you help me out, okay? Let's make Poria cocos cake for Grandpa. It's the perfect season to eat this."

Li Anran rolled up her sleeves and started working according to Li Muxia's instructions. As she worked, she glanced at Li Muxia, and finally couldn't help but ask, "Sister Xia, are you really going to leave the General's Mansion?"

Li Muxia knew that Li Anran definitely didn't want him to leave, but he had his own things to do, and he didn't want Li Anran to rely on him too much; he should have his own social circle.

Li Muxia stopped what she was doing and looked at Li Anran with a serious expression: "Ran'er, listen to me, everyone has their own path to walk, and my path is to become a doctor who helps people and saves lives. I will work tirelessly towards this goal. No matter how difficult the road ahead is, I will not give up. I hope you can also find your own life goal and not just rely on others. Do you understand what I mean?"

Li Anran looked at Li Muxia. This was the first time he had seen such a serious expression on Xia-jie's face. In addition, Li Muxia's words also moved her. Looking back on the past ten years, it seemed that she had grown up under the wings of her family and had been well protected by everyone.

As for Sister Xia's life goals, he really hadn't thought about them. After all, in this era, women didn't have a high status, and what else could they do in the future besides being a good wife and mother?

Seeing Xia Jie working so hard towards her goals, she seemed to have suddenly had an epiphany. Xia Jie would only become more and more outstanding, and then, she would be surrounded by outstanding people. If he didn't strive to change himself, would he still be able to stand beside Xia Jie then?

With this in mind, Li Anran also set a goal for herself: to become more outstanding so that when Sister Xia returned, she could stand confidently by her side.

Li Muxia kept his eyes on Li Anran, not missing a single expression on her face. Watching her go from confusion to determination, he knew that Ran'er had figured it out.

Li Muxia continued making the Poria cocos cake, and Li Anran felt much more relaxed at this point, joining Li Muxia in making the Poria cocos cake as well.

Another half hour passed, and a pot of sweet and delicious Poria cocos cake was ready. The small kitchen was instantly filled with the aroma of Poria cocos cake. Several girls looked at the cake that Cui'er had served in her hands with bright eyes. Li Muxia was the first to step forward, pick up a piece and take a bite.

He mumbled indistinctly, "Mmm, delicious. It was worth all that grinding the poria and rice for so long."

Seeing Li Muxia enjoying her food, Li Anran quickly picked up a piece and popped it into her mouth. It was fragrant, sweet, soft, and smooth—truly delicious!

Several maids, seeing how much the two young ladies were enjoying their food, also stared longingly at a plate of pastries on the stove. Li Muxia, seeing the maids practically drooling, chuckled and said, "Alright, this plate is for you. Don't touch the other one; it's for Grandpa."

The maids were overjoyed upon hearing this and quickly stepped forward, each taking one to eat.

After the group finished eating the plate of Poria cocos cake, Li Muxia looked at the sky. Her grandfather should have already returned home.

He picked up the food box beside him and prepared to go find the old general. Li Anran quickly followed him when he saw this.

Upon arriving at Wude Garden, where Grandpa lived, they were led to the study by a servant. The old general was discussing matters with General Li. Seeing that the two sisters, Li Muxia and Li Anran, had arrived together, the old general looked at them with a kind expression and said, "Muxia and Anran, why did you come to Grandpa's place together today?"

Li Muxia and Li Anran greeted the two people inside the room. Then, Li Muxia took the food box from Cui'er's hand, placed it in front of the old general, and said as she opened the food box, "Of course, I'm bringing Grandpa some delicious food."

Li Anran chimed in, "This is a Poria cocos cake that Xia and I made ourselves. Xia said that eating Poria cocos cake once a day can calm the mind and soothe the nerves."

The food box was opened, and the aroma of pastries wafted out. The old general and General Li were tempted by the smell. General Li had already stood up and came to the table. He saw that the pastries in the food box were white and tender and looked delicious.

The old general was also attracted by the pastries. At this moment, Li Muxia spoke up: "Today, Muxia and Ran'er went to the Shangguan Mansion to visit my maternal grandmother and even met the Sage of Medicine."

When the old general heard Li Muxia mention the Sage of Medicine, who was said to be elusive and whose whereabouts were uncertain, few people knew his true identity. Moreover, some people were willing to spend a lot of money to invite him, yet Li Muxia had run into him so easily in the capital.