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

These past few days, Master Jia has been racking his brains trying to figure out how to get Li Muxia to marry his daughter. He racked his brains and finally came up with the idea of ​​forcing the issue, even though the method was somewhat underhanded. But as long as the result was good, that was all that mattered.

I had originally planned to carry out this plan tonight, but then I heard from Miss Jia's maid that Li Muxia had taught Miss Jia yoga that morning.

After hearing this, Master Jia thought that Li Muxia must also have some feelings for Miss Jia. Thinking of this, he felt a little happy. If one can achieve their goal openly and honestly, who would want to use such underhanded means?

So, Li Muxia had just seen Dongfang Jincheng off and hadn't even had a sip of water when he was greeted by Master Jia.

Looking at the smiling Jia Yuanwai sitting opposite him, Li Muxia was completely baffled.

What she was really thinking was: Has this Master Jia taken the wrong medicine today? He's been here for several minutes and hasn't said what his purpose is. He's just been staring at her and grinning like an idiot.

Li Muxia glanced at Master Jia, who was still grinning foolishly, and asked, "Master Jia, is there something you need from me, or are you feeling unwell?"

Upon hearing Li Muxia's question, Master Jia looked at her with a kind expression, much like a father-in-law looking at his promising son-in-law. He didn't answer Li Muxia's question, but instead asked with a forced smile, "How old is Doctor Xia this year?"

Although Li Muxia was puzzled as to why Master Jia suddenly asked about her age, she honestly replied, "I just turned fifteen this year."

Upon hearing Li Muxia's reply, Master Jia frowned slightly: "This... How can she be only fifteen? That's too young. My daughter is already eighteen this year, three years older."

But he quickly figured it out. "A woman three years older than you is a lucky charm," it's just right.

After thinking it through, he asked with a smile, "Are you married?"

Li Muxia was a little confused: Why was Master Jia suddenly asking about her age and marital status? Could it be that he discovered she was a woman and wanted to take her as a concubine?

Then he thought about his recent performance and realized that he hadn't given anything away.

It shouldn't be that they've discovered his true gender. Thinking this, Li Muxia glanced at Master Jia, and the more she looked, the more she felt that Master Jia's gaze was strange. Why did Master Jia's smile seem so lewd? Did this man have homosexual tendencies? The thought sent shivers down Li Muxia's spine. She had heard that some wealthy people had unusual fetishes; could she just be unlucky enough to have encountered one?

Then she thought about it again. Even if he had homosexual tendencies, he should still be interested in her senior brother, since she wasn't as good-looking or as fit as him. There was no way she could be chosen.

She admitted that she was starting to have some conspiracy theories, but regardless of whether that was the case or not, she had to be careful and find a way to dispel Master Jia's thoughts.

Thinking about what I've learned over the past few months, I've learned that men in this era can generally get married at sixteen, but most men choose to marry at twenty. Before twenty, they usually take several concubines or arrange for maids to serve them in their rooms.

Girls can generally get married at the age of fifteen after the coming-of-age ceremony. Except for those who are betrothed from childhood or whose families are relatively poor and marry off their daughters early, most families that are relatively wealthy will raise their daughters until they are eighteen before they get married.

Thinking of this, Li Muxia felt that Master Jia might not believe him if he said he was already married, so he said, "Although I am not married now, my parents have arranged a marriage for me long ago, and I have come here to propose."

Upon hearing Li Muxia's words, Master Jia's brows furrowed deeply: This is troublesome. Doctor Xia seems to be a gentleman and shouldn't be the type to break off an engagement so easily.

But still unwilling to give up, he asked, "What does Doctor Xia think of my daughter?"

Hearing this, and recalling Miss Jia's behavior this morning, Li Muxia finally understood that this Master Jia wanted to matchmake her with Miss Jia.

No matter who he tries to matchmake, he has to refuse, especially since he is a woman, the same gender as Miss Jia, which is inappropriate.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Miss Jia is very nice. She looks a lot like my older sister. Every time I see her, I think of my sister."

Upon hearing this, Master Jia understood perfectly well that Doctor Xia had absolutely no romantic feelings for his daughter. It seemed that only by implementing his plan could he keep Doctor Xia. Knowing his character, he would definitely take responsibility should anything happen between him and his daughter.

Thinking of this, Master Jia could no longer continue the conversation, so he got up to say goodbye and left.

Seeing the somewhat disappointed Jia Yuanwai, Li Muxia knew in her heart that she had achieved her goal and that Jia Yuanwai should give up his feelings for her.

That evening, Shangguan Jingye returned, bringing Li Muxia's luggage to her and conveying his master's instructions.

"Master is preparing to set off early tomorrow morning. He will be waiting for us in Changping County. He told us to take good care of ourselves and to leave Jiangling County in five days."

He then took out several bottles and jars: "These were given to me by my master. There are poisons and antidotes, as well as some other powders and pills. Let's share them and keep them on our person. We can use them if we encounter anything on the road."

He carefully sorted the medicine bottles one by one, dividing them into two groups. He handed one group to Li Muxia and kept the other for himself. As he sorted, he said with a proud look, "These poisons were all made by my eldest master. They are very hard to buy, and generally no one can cure them. I'm not bragging. My eldest master is a poison doctor with a greater reputation in the martial arts world than my master. You'll know when you meet him in the future."

These medicinal herbs were made by my master himself; they can save your life if necessary, so please keep them safe.

Keep these pills close to your body, just in case.

After saying that, he looked at Li Muxia and saw that she was staring at the bottles and jars. He added, "Today you need to understand all these poisons, antidotes and pills. If you don't know anything, you can ask me. You must memorize the purpose of each bottle so that you won't be caught off guard in a critical moment."

Li Muxia nodded. She was very interested in these things and would definitely study them carefully. Not only would she study them carefully, but she would also be able to refine them herself.

These days, she has been constantly training her sense of smell. She can identify the ingredients of most pills just by smelling them. In the next five days, she will study these things and try to refine a few bottles herself.

Shangguan Jingye glanced at his packed belongings and prepared to take his luggage back to his bedroom. Just as he stepped out the door, he suddenly turned back to Li Muxia and said, "Oh, right, Master told me to tell you that next time we meet, he will test your knowledge of acupoints, so don't slack off these next few days."

Hearing this, Li Muxia confidently smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm already prepared. You can test me now without any problem."

Shangguan Jingye looked at Li Muxia suspiciously, and said with a disbelieving expression, "You're just bragging." Then he turned and left.

Back in the day, it took him half a year to memorize all the acupoints on the human body. Li Muxia only took a few days to claim that she had memorized them all. He would never believe it.