Poison Doctor Roaming the Martial World

Chapter 321 The Poor but Mighty Man

As Granny Liu used golden scissors to remove the remaining knots in the umbilical cord, she chanted, "Shedding a thousand tribulations in the womb, cauterizing the fontanelle to communicate with the divine."

Finally, he took out a small weight made of pure gold and gently hooked it around the swaddling clothes: "Though this weight is from a small town, it will bring you blessings and longevity for ten thousand years!"

After the ceremony, the guests in the hall exchanged auspicious greetings, and the banquet began smoothly.

After Yang Jianwu finished eating and drinking, she went to see Qingdai. There were many people in the room, so she asked Mujin and Songyin to wait outside the door.

A few elegantly dressed ladies and graceful young women were scattered around inside.

They chatted quietly or sipped tea and snacks elegantly, and the whole room was filled with soft laughter.

The little bundle of joy, now dressed in a red baby shirt, is fast asleep in his private room.

When Qingdai first appeared before everyone as the goddaughter of the old doctor, many people wanted to curry favor with her.

Yang Jianwu usually kept a low profile, and few people knew about her. As for Qingdai, no one knew that she used to be a maid in the General's Mansion.

Yang Jianwu wasn't familiar with the others and didn't intend to pretend to be very friendly. She went straight to Qingdai's side and sat down, subtly taking Qingdai's pulse. She was recovering quite well.

"How are you feeling?"

Qingdai tried to get up to bow, but Yang Jianwu pressed her back down, saying, "No need, no need."

In ancient times, wealthy families required women to stay in bed during their postpartum confinement period, while poor women were required to go to work in the fields the next day.

There are too many people today, so it's best to keep the booklet on scientific parenting methods for Qingdai to read herself; she doesn't want to hear any gossip.

Qingdai's eyes welled up with tears. "I'm fine, thank you, Miss."

Thank you for saving my mother and me, and thank you for paving the way for my future.

Yang Jianwu took out some postpartum tonics from her spatial storage, packed them up, and placed them next to Qingdai. "Here you go. They'll be good for your health."

"Is this the young lady from General Yang's family?"

Several women dressed in fine clothes and adorned with jewels approached. Yang Jianwu didn't recognize them and returned their greetings perfunctorily.

"Indeed, may I ask who you are, Madam?"

One of the female maids stepped forward and introduced herself, "My lady is the wife of Minister Lu."

The Lu family's...

The courageous girl at Mo Yu and Nalan Lianyi's wedding seems to be from the Lu family. Could this be her mother?

"Oh, thank you for your courtesy, Mrs. Lu."

Madam Lu glanced casually at the medicine wrapped in a paper bag, her sarcasm obvious.

“Miss Qingdai is the daughter of Master Yao. She has seen all kinds of good medicines. Your medicine doesn’t even have the name of the pharmacy on it. Don’t tell me you took it from your family’s storeroom to fool people.”

"you……"

Qingdai was about to retort when she received a look from Yang Jianwu and obediently shut up.

A lady nearby chimed in, "This gift is far too meager; how could the General's Mansion possibly offer such a present?"

"That's right, at least put some effort into it before you come back."

"Master Yao is here today. If Miss Yang tries to show off her limited skills in front of Master Yao, she'll probably need to have her head checked by a doctor."

Laughter echoed throughout the room, and the heavy scents of cosmetics and cloying perfumes lingered everywhere, turning a perfectly good room into a chaotic mess.

Lu Qiao stepped into the crowd. "Mother, Miss Yang meant well."

"Good intentions? It's clearly an attempt to curry favor but lacking the financial means, so they have to cater to their tastes and put on a show of respect."

"Mother, please say less. Everyone here is here to offer their congratulations."

"What's wrong with you, girl? Taking the side of outsiders! Humph!"

Yang Jianwu looked around and saw that, apart from Lu Qiao, no one spoke up for her, and some people even made no attempt to hide their disdain.

My mind immediately started racing. Sure enough, people are very pragmatic.

Qingdai saw Yang Jianwu's eyes light up, knowing that "Yang the Debater" mode was about to be activated.

Sure enough, the next second...

Yang Jianwu walked up to Madam Lu with her head held high, acting as if anyone could look down on others.

"Madam Lu, ladies, listen carefully."

I am here today representing only myself, not the General's Mansion!

Furthermore, my father has been stationed in Anshun with troops for many years and is not allowed to enter the capital without being summoned.

The border region is harsh and austere, far from the affluence of the capital; my gift is only a token of my heart.

Qingdai treated Yang Jianwu differently. Anyone with eyes could see that they were all there to befriend Qingdai, and they couldn't let Yang Jianwu steal the limelight.

So before Yang Jianwu could finish speaking, someone interrupted.

"Miss Yang's explanation is just a pretext; she can't offer anything of value."

"It is truly a harsh and impoverished place on the frontier, a truly poor and destitute place."

"Our Dongli is the best in the Three Kingdoms. It's one thing if we can't produce anything ourselves, but to drag others into it and say that our border is tough is a disgrace to Dongli."

"Our Dongli is a prosperous place. Miss Yang, why don't you persuade General Yang to study for a few more years? Maybe he can abandon his military career and become a civil official in the court."

"The General's Mansion is probably just a name now. General Yang spends his days with the poor but fierce soldiers in the army, and he probably only knows how to wield swords and spears."

After he finished speaking, another burst of laughter erupted.

Dongli enjoyed peace for only a little over a decade before these people were blinded by the prosperity before them.

In prosperous times, people studied literature; in chaotic times, they practiced martial arts. Nowadays, no one looks down on the General's Mansion.

Lu Qiao wanted to help, but was held back by the maid arranged by Madam Lu and could not go forward.

Yang Jianwu originally just wanted to play with them and exchange a few sharp words to hone her verbal skills.

I never expected them to make fun of the General's Mansion, so don't blame me for showing no mercy.

"Disgrace Dongli? Do you ladies dare to speak so freely in front of His Majesty?"

The soldiers' pay at the border is allocated by the imperial court. If the soldiers have no money, doesn't that mean the court isn't paying them?

The lady who said it was a disgrace to Dongli was startled. She meant to accuse Yang Jianwu of being shameless, not that the court was not paying money. If that got out, she would be in big trouble!

"Miss Yang, please don't speak nonsense. That's not what we meant!"

"Ha~"

Yang Jianwu didn't even spare a glance, but pointed with one hand at the ladies who had spoken earlier.

"And you, the poor but fierce men you speak of are soldiers guarding the border, they are heroes!"

If it weren't for their tireless, year-after-year battles in that harsh land, sacrificing their lives and youth to safeguard peace and tranquility,

How could there be this prosperous and peaceful Dongli era for you to enjoy!

And you, instead of being grateful, you wantonly mocked my General's Mansion!

Who gave you the nerve!

Several ladies and young women began to back away, some out of fear, some out of shame, and most out of a desire not to be caught in the crossfire of Yang Jianwu's anger.

Yang Jianwu's gaze quickly swept over the eight treasure cabinet, which was filled with a dazzling array of fine items. The trend of glass art had not yet subsided, and many people were giving glass products as gifts.

Yang Jianwu picked up a glass vase with the lowest cost price and smashed it to the ground, instantly silencing the outside world.

"I'm putting this out there today!"

If anyone is dissatisfied, they are welcome to go before the Emperor to plead their case, and Yang Jianwu will accompany them to the end!

Anyone who dares to criticize the General's Mansion or the border again will be punished with a glass vase!

Don't doubt my abilities; after all—we're poor but tough guys.

We have nothing else, but plenty of energy and time!