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

Li Muxia's departure did not alarm the old general, who also did not expect Li Muxia to leave without saying goodbye. The team of guards he had prepared for Li Muxia was not used at all.

The old general saw Li Muxia's letter after court.

When Li Anran went to find Li Muxia, she found that there was no one in Li Muxia's courtyard, only a letter.

The old general looked at the familiar handwriting and felt both annoyed and amused.

"That brat, she's all grown up now, she thinks she can just leave without a word."

General Li wasn't worried about Li Muxia being in danger, after all, he had witnessed the power of the things Li Muxia carried.

"Father, don't be too angry. Mu Xia is brave and resourceful, she'll be fine. Besides, didn't she leave you a letter saying she'd write to us every three days to let us know she's safe? Don't worry."

The old general still looked sullen, but he wasn't angry at Li Muxia; he was just worried about her safety.

At this moment, Li Muxia, Cui'er, and Hong'er were all dressed in men's clothing, galloping on horseback.

Originally, Li Muxia wanted to leave alone, but Cui'er and Hong'er were afraid that Li Muxia would not take them with her, so they slept at Li Muxia's door all night, carrying their own luggage.

Li Muxia almost stepped on the two people when she opened the door.

Finally, after much pleading and cajoling, Li Muxia managed to bring them out.

Fortunately, Cui'er knew how to ride a horse, but Hong'er wasn't very good at it, so Li Muxia took Hong'er on a horse ride with her. Along the way, he tried his best to teach Hong'er how to ride.

That day, Li Muxia was writing a letter home while leaning on the table in the inn's guest room when Cui'er and Hong'er brought in the food.

Seeing this, Li Muxia put down her pen, got up, and went to the dining table.

Cui'er: "Miss."

As soon as Cui'er finished speaking, Li Muxia gave her a look.

Cui'er quickly corrected herself, saying, "Big brother, I forgot again."

Hong'er joked, "Big brother, second brother, hurry up and eat, I'm starving!"

The three ate and chatted, without any distinction between master and servant. Hong'er and Cui'er, who were initially uncomfortable, were now able to occasionally crack a joke with Li Muxia.

Hong'er: "Big brother, I just heard people downstairs talking about the plague."

Upon hearing this, Cui'er quickly chimed in, "Yes, I heard it too, and I listened for a while longer. They seemed to be talking about a place called Fuhai Prefecture, which is located on the southern coast."

Upon hearing this, Li Muxia replied, "Fuhai Prefecture."

Seeing Li Muxia's strong reaction, Cui'er asked curiously, "Big brother, do you know this place?"

Li Muxia was silent for a moment before saying, "I remember, Sister Wei's father was the Grand Historian of Fuhai Prefecture."

Hong'er and Cui'er exchanged a glance, both feeling a sense of foreboding. Sure enough, they heard Li Muxia's voice.

"Looks like we'll have to take a detour."

Cui'er was still very worried about Li Muxia's safety, after all, that was an epidemic area.

"Miss, are you really going?"

Li Muxia nodded without saying anything.

Cui'er said, unwilling to give up, "Miss, that might not be Fuhai Prefecture. We only heard that a plague has broken out in a small village in Fuhai Prefecture. Miss Wei's father may not even be affected. Miss, please don't take this risk."

Upon hearing this, Li Muxia realized that the two had misunderstood and explained, "I didn't go there for Sister Wei's father."

Cui'er: "Then, Miss, you are..."

Li Muxia put down her bowl and chopsticks and said, "I'm asking you, what is my identity?"

Cui'er and Hong'er didn't know why Li Muxia suddenly asked this question, so they honestly answered, "The eldest daughter of the Protector General's Mansion."

Li Muxia: "Anything else?"

Hong'er: "Anything else?"

Cui'er suddenly remembered and said, "The disciple of the Sage of Medicine, the Immortal Physician."

Li Muxia then said, "That's right. The first lesson my master taught me was to help the world and save people. Now that I know there is a plague in Fuhai Prefecture, do you think I should go or not?"

Cui'er and Hong'er said dejectedly, "Go."

Li Muxia then picked up her chopsticks again, took a bite of rice, and continued, "I know what you're afraid of. Don't worry, when we get there, I'll arrange for you to stay in a safe place. You just need to wait for me there obediently."

Upon hearing this, Cui'er and Hong'er felt a pang of panic.

Cui'er put down her bowl and chopsticks and quickly said, "Miss, Cui'er knows she was wrong. Please don't leave us."

Li Muxia was somewhat exasperated. What kind of understanding did this little girl have? When did she ever say she was going to abandon them?

“When did I say I was going to abandon you? It’s just that I don’t know the current situation in the epidemic area, or what kind of disease it is. I made you wait for me outside because I was afraid you would be in danger of getting infected.”

Upon hearing this, Cui'er and Hong'er said in unison, "Miss, we are not afraid."

Although they said they weren't afraid, Li Muxia could tell at a glance that the two girls were clearly resistant.

Cui'er continued, "If Miss isn't afraid, then we aren't afraid either. Besides, we'll go in and take care of Miss."

Hong'er chimed in, "Yes, Miss. Besides, we trust you. You would never let us get infected."

Seeing their expressions, Li Muxia knew that nothing she said could persuade them, so she didn't say anything more.

After finishing her meal, Li Muxia went downstairs to inquire about the epidemic situation.

Three days ago, a villager in Chaoxi Village, Linhai Town, Fuhai Prefecture, suddenly experienced high fever, chest pain, and coughing. He consulted the village doctor, but the illness did not improve. His family initially thought he could just tough it out, as they didn't have much money for medical treatment. However, the illness worsened, and he started coughing up blood. As the breadwinner of his family, they had no choice but to take him to the town for treatment. However, the town doctor was also helpless after examining him and prescribed several medications, but to no avail. Before the illness was cured, people around him began to develop the same symptoms, and soon most of the villagers had the same symptoms.

In the end, the man couldn't be saved. When the whole village saw that the man had died a few days after contracting the disease, they all became frightened and rushed to the town to see a doctor, causing most of the town's people with low immunity to contract the disease.

Upon seeing this, the county magistrate immediately sealed off the town and reported the situation to his superiors.

The epidemic spread very quickly, catching the county magistrate off guard. He originally wanted to escape, but just as he finished packing his things, he discovered that his youngest son had developed symptoms.

This son was the magistrate's only son, and he was born late in life. Seeing this, the magistrate stopped and made arrangements for his concubines and daughters. He then stayed with his son in the yamen.