Transmigrated Leftover Woman in Rural Style

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Inside the door, the crowd clung to the doorframe, both curious and puzzled. But Qi Ji and Li Xiaonuan offered no explanation, each going about their own business.

The next day, Su went to Wutong Temple again to ask for an auspicious day for Xiaogang to become an apprentice. Li Xiaonuan and Li Xiaoyang prepared the apprenticeship ceremony. Since they had no experience, they asked Granny Yu for advice.

Grandma Yu was delighted to learn that Xiao Gang wanted to become an apprentice to study medicine. Following ancient customs, she made a list for Li Xiaonuan. Li Xiaoyang wrote down the list, discussed it with Li Xiaonuan, and made some additions and subtractions.

That very day, the news that Li Xiaogang was going to become an apprentice of Doctor Qi from the Cangbaicao Medical Hall spread throughout Xinzhou Village. Unlike those who became apprentices at medical halls, Xiaogang was directly becoming an apprentice of a descendant of a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners.

The Qi family had been a lineage of imperial physicians for centuries. Although no one from Qi Ji's branch had ever become an imperial physician, their medical skills were widely recognized. Qi Ji's paternal aunt was the wife of a Grand Secretary of the Cabinet. Qi Ji's elder brother was a fourth-rank military officer.

It can be said that the Qi family is a powerful and influential clan. Therefore, it's no wonder that everyone is so envious and jealous of Li Xiaogang's ability to become Qi Ji's disciple. Li Xiaonuan had some guesses about the Qi family, but she never imagined they would be so influential.

The apprenticeship ceremony is six days from now, but Li's father's surgery is tomorrow. Because she's unfamiliar with surgery in this era, Li Xiaonuan specifically asked Doctor Qi. He said that the founding emperor was a renowned surgeon, and he passed down his skills.

In other words, Zhao Wugong was a surgeon before he transmigrated. Later, he passed down his surgical skills. Therefore, the chances of Li's father's surgery being successful this time are very high. Li Xiaonuan couldn't help but feel a little relieved.

The next morning, Lady Su and her children waited at the clinic. Non-professionals were not allowed to enter the operating room. Around noon, a spirited Prince Jing, accompanied by his assistant, followed Qi Ji into the operating room.

The operating room was located in a secluded courtyard, right in the backyard of the clinic. Li Xiaonuan and the others, however, could only stay in the courtyard where her father had previously recuperated. Although they knew it was a minor surgery, the risks remained, and were not insignificant.

The family waited anxiously until evening, but still received no results. Xiao Gang slumped listlessly in the corner, tears welling in his eyes. Xiao Yang stood ramrod straight, his eyes bloodshot as he stared towards the operating room. Mrs. Su was already somewhat delirious, wiping away tears and talking incoherently.

Seeing this, Li Xiaonuan was also terrified. After all, even with the advanced equipment in her previous life, simple surgeries could still go wrong. Now, all she could do was pray that heaven would have mercy on this family. She prayed for everything to go smoothly and for her father to recover his health.

Perhaps it was Li Xiaonuan's sincerity that moved the heavens. As the last rays of sunlight faded, Prince Jing and his entourage emerged from the courtyard. As they passed the courtyard where Li Xiaonuan and her companions had been, Qi Ji entered to deliver a message.

"Uncle Li's kidney stones have all been removed. However, because those stones had been accumulating for so long and were quite large, they caused some serious damage to his kidneys. Doctor Jing... asked your father to stay in that courtyard for observation for a few more days. Also, none of you are allowed to visit him during these few days."

"What I can tell you now is that the surgery was very successful, so there's nothing to worry about. Just stay home and wait for news these next few days. I'll have someone notify you when Uncle Li is able to see you."

Madam Su hurriedly asked, "So his father is cured now, and he can go home once he's fully recovered, right?"

Qi Ji nodded and answered affirmatively, "That's right, that's exactly it. Because of the surgery, they're afraid of infection at the wound site, so they won't let you in to see him."

Then Mrs. Su exclaimed "Oh dear!" and said, "That's good, then I can rest assured."

As soon as she finished speaking, she slumped to the ground. Fortunately, Li Xiaoyang had been supporting her, preventing her from collapsing completely. Qi Ji quickly had them help Su Shi to Li's father's room to rest. Li Xiaogang, lagging behind, asked Qi Ji:

"Master, can you think of a way to let me see my father?"

Seeing his red nose and wet eyelashes, Qi Ji knew he had been crying. Remembering the moments they had shared with their son over the past few days, Qi Ji's heart softened. She comforted him, saying:

“Your father hasn’t woken up yet, so you can’t go see him. Wait until tomorrow or the day after, when he’ll be awake and in better condition, then I’ll take you to see him.”

Having gotten what he wanted, Xiao Gang obediently nodded. He bowed to thank Qi Ji before running into the house. Qi Ji followed him in, took Su Shi's pulse, and solemnly said to Li Xiaonuan:

"Your mother has been worried too much these past two days, and her meals have been irregular, so she's a bit anemic. You can make her some red date and glutinous rice porridge for a couple of days to help her recover."

Li Xiaonuan agreed and thanked Qi Ji. Seeing that Qi Ji looked exhausted, she said, "Dr. Qi, you should go and rest first. We'll stay for another 15 minutes and then leave right away. We won't stay overnight at the clinic, don't worry."

Because of the clinic's rules, Qi Ji didn't try to stop him. He simply said, "It's getting late, be careful on the road."

Li Xiaonuan and the others nodded in agreement, and Qi Ji turned to leave. Xiao Gang escorted her all the way to the courtyard gate before returning. After Su Shi regained some strength, Li Xiaonuan and Li Xiaoyang helped her out of the clinic.

Since it was getting late and walking would be difficult, Li Xiaonuan rented a horse-drawn carriage. Fortunately, it was the end of the month, and the darkness was poor. Therefore, no one knew that Li Xiaonuan and her companions had returned by carriage.

The next day, Li Xiaogang went to the clinic early in the morning. Although the Su mother and son were anxious, they followed Qi Ji's instructions and did not go to the clinic. Since Li Xiaonuan and the others were at home, their friends came to inquire about Li's father's condition.

Madam Su told them everything she knew. Li Xiaonuan brought out candied fruit and melon seeds, served tea and snacks, and encouraged them to chat for a while. With someone diverting Madam Su's attention, she didn't have time to overthink.

Of course, there are also those who are unpleasant and come to your door to say sarcastic things.

"Little Nuanniang, I heard your husband had his kidneys removed. How is he doing now?" The speaker was the same mean woman who had pressed him for money under the banyan tree about how much the Ganoderma lucidum had sold for.

"Little Nuanniang, it's terrible if a man loses his kidney. How could you let someone remove Brother Li's kidney? You don't mean you're thinking of remarrying, do you? Tell your older sister what kind of man you're looking for, and I'll keep an eye out for you." The woman under the banyan tree, heavily made up, chimed in.

Granny Yu had always looked down on these two gossipy women, so she scolded them without hesitation: "You two are just gloating. Don't you even know what kind of state your own families are in? You still have the nerve to laugh at others. Zhou Rong's wife, your Ah Hai got his leg broken for harassing a girl, and now look at you? Matchmaker Jin, how many good marriages have you arranged? I heard that at the beginning of the month, your house was vandalized, and the people who came were even threatening to send you to the authorities. Did you resolve that matter too?"

The two women were annoyed by what she said, but since Grandma Yu was an elder in the village, they didn't dare to talk back. They could only leave reluctantly, making an excuse. Before leaving, they didn't forget to grab a large handful of dried fruit.

Aunt Zhou and Aunt Huang advised Su: "Little Nuan's mother, don't pay attention to those two. They're both scoundrels, they don't do anything productive all day, they just stir up trouble among the neighbors, and they're always gossiping."

Ms. Su nodded and replied with a smile, "I know. I think they're just jealous. I don't care about them; as long as I'm doing well, that's enough."

Grandma Fish nodded: "That's exactly what I meant."