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

Li Muxia really couldn't understand what Su Lanzhi was so happy about.

Su Lanzhi: "I'm glad I was the one who was arrested."

"Lanzhi, what are you saying?"

Su Lanzhi raised her head and said very seriously, "Sister Xia, if it weren't for you, I'm afraid I would have been bullied a long time ago. This time, I'm repaying your kindness."

Li Muxia hugged Su Lanzhi with heartache: "Silly girl, I know you feel wronged, you're worried about me and feel guilty, how could you be so silly."

Su Lanzhi felt a warmth she had never experienced before in Li Muxia's arms.

Without Li Muxia and Li Anran, she would still be an unknown illegitimate daughter in the Su family, bullied by the legitimate daughter. It was because she met Li Muxia and Li Anran that she was valued by her family, registered under the madam's name, and became the legitimate daughter of the Su family. Moreover, it was because of them that she stopped being timid and learned self-reliance from them. She understood that women should also have their own careers so that they would have confidence no matter where they married in the future.

It was because of them that she felt the world wasn't so dark; the world had left her a ray of light.

After that incident, she considered suicide, but she remembered Li Muxia's words: a woman doesn't necessarily have to rely on a man, and shouldn't think about depending on anyone; only herself is the most reliable.

So she came to terms with it and decided not to commit suicide. However, she still couldn't accept that she had been abused, even though she had discussed marriage with Li Anran before.

She liked Li Anjin from the first moment she saw him. Although she knew that being with Li Anjin would be fraught with difficulties, she remembered what Li Muxia had told her: you should strive for what you like, and even if the final result is not good, at least you tried and you will not regret it.

Now, she had no hope of fighting for it anymore. Thinking of that handsome and refined man, Su Lanzhi's heart ached as if it were being pricked by needles. She gripped the blanket tightly and leaned against Li Muxia's chest, trying her best not to cry out loud.

Li Muxia noticed Su Lanzhi's emotions and patted her back while saying, "Lanzhi, if you want to cry, just cry."

Su Lanzhi could no longer hold back and burst into tears.

Li Muxia's tears kept falling.

When Qingqing came in carrying the food tray, she saw the two of them hugging and crying.

When Li Muxia saw Qingqing come in, she gestured for Qingqing to put down the food plate.

Qingqing understood Li Muxia's meaning, put down the food plate, and went out.

Looking at the steaming bowl of white porridge on the table, Li Muxia didn't rush to get Su Lanzhi up to eat. Instead, she stayed with her until Su Lanzhi's crying subsided. Only then did Li Muxia speak, "Lanzhi, I know you can't eat right now, but you have a body to protect. Don't punish yourself for someone else's mistakes. Get up and eat something, okay?"

Su Lanzhi lifted her head from Li Muxia's embrace, her eyes were already red and swollen, and tears were still streaming down her face. Li Muxia wiped away her tears while taking off his cloak and draping it over Su Lanzhi's body. Then he got up and went to the table to bring over the white porridge.

The congee was at the perfect temperature. Li Muxia scooped a spoonful and held it to Su Lanzhi's lips. This time, Su Lanzhi obediently opened her mouth and ate it.

After finishing a bowl of porridge, Su Lanzhi felt warm and comfortable in her stomach, and her mood improved slightly.

Li Muxia said, "Lanzhi, I know it's not appropriate to tell you this now, but I still want to ask for your opinion."

As if knowing what Li Muxia was about to say, Su Lanzhi spoke up, "Sister Xia, I don't want to marry him. I hate him."

Upon hearing this, Li Muxia felt a great weight lifted from her heart and said, "Alright, if Lanzhi doesn't want to marry, then she doesn't have to."

Su Lanzhi: "But my father won't agree."

Li Muxia: "Don't worry, I'll help you."

Su Lanzhi: "Sister Xia, you..."

Li Muxia gave Su Lanzhi a reassuring look, then took out a medicine bottle and said, "This is a contraceptive."

Without thinking, Su Lanzhi took it and ate it.

Li Muxia briefly explained her plan to Su Lanzhi. Su Lanzhi was initially a little worried, but she was relieved when Li Muxia mentioned that Dongfang Jincheng would help.

Seeing that it was getting late, Li Muxia got up to leave, reminding Su Lanzhi to eat well and take care of herself before she left.

As Dongfang Jincheng and Li Muxia walked back to the General's Mansion, Li Muxia briefly explained Su Lanzhi's situation and the plan to punish Ashida.

Dongfang Jincheng felt that Li Muxia's plan was too favorable to Ashida, and he was thinking of adding some more ingredients for him later.

As the gates of the General's Mansion drew closer, Dongfang Jincheng suddenly said, "Muxia, don't go anywhere tomorrow."

Li Muxia asked, puzzled, "Why?"

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jincheng suddenly said awkwardly, "Anyway, just don't go out."

Li Muxia: "But I promised the Grand Tutor's wife and the others that I would come to their house for a consultation tomorrow."

Dongfang Jincheng frowned slightly and said, "Don't worry, they won't say anything if you don't go tomorrow."

Li Muxia nodded suspiciously: "Alright then."

The next day, early in the morning, people carried a red box out of the Prince Rui's mansion. Dongfang Jincheng rode a tall horse, followed by a sedan chair. Inside sat the matchmaker that Dongfang Jincheng had invited. It was said that this matchmaker was the best matchmaker in the surrounding area. No match she arranged could fail, and every family she arranged would be happy.

Next came the betrothal gifts. Boxes of betrothal gifts were carried out of Prince Rui's mansion. The first one had already arrived at the General's mansion. Prince Rui's procession was still not finished. Everyone was discussing how much betrothal gift they had prepared. Would they have emptied the mansion?

In fact, Dongfang Jincheng had already made all the preparations, just waiting for the auspicious time to arrive so he could come and propose marriage.

Following Dongfang Jincheng's instructions, Li Muxia did not go out and instead studied the prescription in her room.

Hong'er suddenly ran in from outside, excitedly saying, "Miss, quick, quick, go out and see!"

Seeing Hong'er panting, Li Muxia said with a smile, "What's wrong? Why are you in such a panic? Did our rooster lay an egg?"

Hong'er took a few breaths and said, "What rooster laying an egg? It's Prince Rui! Prince Rui has come to propose marriage. Master and the others are waiting in the front yard."

Upon hearing this, Li Muxia paused for a moment, then muttered to herself, "So fast?"

Seeing that Li Muxia still showed no sign of moving, Hong'er urged, "Miss, you should go quickly."

Li Muxia glanced at Hong'er and said somewhat awkwardly, "What's the rush? I need to change my clothes."

Cui'er had already prepared the clothes and was just waiting for Li Muxia.