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

Li Muxia already had a plan in mind. Her clinic had just opened and she needed people right away. Moreover, she did intend to train some doctors or nurses from a young age.

And aren't these orphans the most suitable candidates?

"Lord Wen, may I see the children?"

Upon hearing Li Muxia's words, Wen Wencai asked excitedly, "Dr. Xia, have you thought of any solutions?"

Li Muxia didn't hide anything and said, "I do have some ideas. I have a clinic in Kyoto and want to train some medical staff. However, I still need to consult with those children."

When Wen Wencai heard that Li Muxia was willing to take in those orphans, he couldn't help but feel happy: "If they can follow the Immortal Healer, it's a blessing they earned in their past lives. How could they not be willing?"

"Come, Doctor Xia, I'll take you there now."

As she spoke, she led Li Muxia outside, completely forgetting that there was a prince sitting upstairs.

It wasn't until they heard Dongfang Jincheng cough lightly that the two looked at him.

Wen Wencai realized his predicament and quickly said, "Your Highness, would you like to come and take a look?"

Dongfang Jincheng nodded: "I will go and take a look as well."

When the group arrived at the temporary place arranged for the children, Wen Wencai said that the whole family had died of illness, so no one lived in the courtyard anymore. The orphans would be temporarily housed here. The courtyard wasn't very big, but a dozen or so children could squeeze in.

The children must have known that someone was coming to visit them, because they had already lined up in the yard.

Li Muxia glanced over and saw that they were all children under ten years old, both boys and girls.

Seeing how sensible these children were, Wen Wencai couldn't help but feel a lump in his throat. These children were only about the same age as his youngest son.

Wen Wencai: "Dr. Xia, look, these are the children who haven't been adopted yet. The oldest is almost ten years old, and the youngest is six."

Looking at the children, Li Muxia saw that the pain of losing their parents was gone from their faces. Now, they all looked at the newcomers with confusion and fear in their eyes.

Li Muxia felt a pang of pity. In modern times, children this age should be in elementary school, pampered by their parents. Now, their eyes have lost their childlike innocence, replaced only by confusion and fear about their future.

The slightly older children recognized the person as their savior. One of the older boys knelt down before Li Muxia and said, "Immortal Physician, it's the Immortal Physician! Thank you for saving our lives, Immortal Physician!"

When the other children heard his words, they all knelt down and repeated the same words.

Li Muxia was stunned by everyone's reaction for a moment, but quickly came to her senses and rushed forward to help them up. Cui'er and Hong'er also quickly ran to the children and helped the other children up one by one.

Li Muxia looked at the child who knelt down first and asked, "Do you know me?"

The child nodded solemnly: "I know you. I watched the competition at noon today and found out that you are our savior."

Li Muxia: "Your parents..."

Upon hearing Li Muxia's words, a fleeting sadness crossed the boy's eyes, and tears streamed down his face: "My parents are gone, but I still have them."

As he spoke, he pointed behind him: "Their parents are gone too."

After saying this, he wiped away his tears, looked up at the woman who looked only five or six years older than him, his eyes filled with determination and a hint of fear: "Immortal Physician, I want to learn medicine. Can you take me as your apprentice?"

As he spoke, he knelt down again.

Seeing this, the other children also knelt down.

Li Muxia helped the person up and asked, "What's your name?"

Boy: "Li Ziqi."

Li Muxia: "Ziqi, have you thought this through? Studying medicine is very boring and hard."

Upon hearing Li Muxia's words, Li Ziqi nodded excitedly: "Yes, I've thought it through. Don't worry, my parents left me some money, and I don't eat much, so I can support myself."

Li Muxia was amused by Li Ziqi's words and said, "Alright, since that's the case, then I'll accept you as my little apprentice."

Upon hearing this, Li Ziqi was so moved that tears streamed down his face, and he even cried out loud.

Li Muxia heard Li Ziqi muttering something under his breath, and upon closer listening, she realized he was saying, "Someone wants me."

Upon hearing these words, Li Muxia's nose tingled, and her eyes reddened.

He glanced at the other children, all staring at him with wide eyes, their longing so obvious that it was impossible not to notice.

Li Muxia spoke first, "Any of you want to come with me?"

Upon hearing this, the children rushed forward and surrounded Li Muxia, saying, "Me!"

Li Muxia waved his hand and said, "Alright, since that's the case, from today onwards, I'll be your older brother. You'll have to call me Brother Xia."

The children called out in their clear voices, "Brother Xia!"

Li Muxia then said seriously, "Come with me, we're about to leave Fuhai Town. Are you willing to leave your hometown and come with me to another unfamiliar place?"

Without hesitation, the children all nodded and said they were willing.

They have no relatives here anymore. Even if they don't go with Li Muxia, they don't know which master will buy them back as servants in the future.

Li Muxia looked at the innocent children and said, "Alright, since that's the case, from today onwards, we are family. However, I can provide you with the necessities of life, but you must also obey my management and arrangements."

The children listened attentively to Li Muxia's words, and Li Muxia's voice was the only sound that could be heard in the room.

After Li Muxia finished speaking, Dongfang Jincheng asked, "You plan to have them travel with you?"

Li Muxia then remembered that she was supposed to go to Jishi Manor tomorrow, and she couldn't possibly take these little kids with her on the way.

Seeing Li Muxia deep in thought, Dongfang Jincheng kindly coughed lightly, as a reminder that he was still there.

Sure enough, Li Muxia's eyes lit up when she saw Dongfang Jincheng, and she said with a malicious smile, "Your Highness, we're friends, aren't we?"

Dongfang Jincheng knew what Li Muxia was thinking, but he didn't expose her. He nodded and said, "Yes."

Li Muxia: "If your good friend is in trouble, will you help them?"

Dongfang Jincheng: "Of course."

Li Muxia: "Then, I'll ask Your Highness to deliver them to Manager Hu at Jimintang."

Before Dongfang Jincheng could speak, Li Muxia quickly said, "Your Highness, you can't go back on your promise."

Dongfang Jincheng found it amusing, but said aloud, "When did I say I wouldn't help you?"

Upon hearing this, Li Muxia's smile widened. If the occasion and people weren't inappropriate, she probably would have grabbed Dongfang Jincheng's hand and thanked him properly.

"Thank you, Your Highness, you are so kind."

After saying that, he turned to the children and said, "Tonight, pack your things. Tomorrow we'll go to Kyoto with Prince Rui."

Upon hearing this, the children's faces lit up with joy and happiness, without a trace of sadness at leaving their homes.

Wen Wencai interjected at the opportune moment: "Dr. Xia, there are nineteen children here in total. Are you taking them all with you?"

Li Muxia: "Lord Wen, is there something amiss?"

Upon hearing this, Wen Wencai was as happy as a three-year-old child. As if afraid that Li Muxia would change her mind, he quickly said, "No problem at all, it's perfect, Dr. Xia, you are such a kind person. I bow to you on behalf of the parents of these children."