After returning to the capital, the eldest daughter saved her entire clan with her medical skills.

The old lady was a devout Buddhist and vegetarian for many years, and rarely chatted with others about family matters.

My two daughters-in-law are the younger generation, so there are some things that are inconvenient to say, and I can only keep them to myself.

Now that her daughter has been found, she poured out all the pent-up sorrow in her heart to Xue Ruanruan.

"So our Xue family is being opposed by so many people. How are the provisions being prepared, Mother?"

Those who had benefited greatly from the Xue family in their previous lives turned on them after the Xue family fell into trouble, while it was a few adults who didn't usually associate with them who spoke up for them.

"This year's disasters are severe, and the Regent has not attended court for a long time. The Emperor is obsessed with the art of immortality and has no interest in the border war. He can only secretly use his family's private property to purchase food and fodder, and plans to set off for the border in the next few days."

“Mother, it seems that Master had foreseen this before I left the valley. He had me prepare food and warm clothes in advance, which are stored in the rented manor in the suburbs. Please take them with you.”

Xue Ruanruan already knew about the Xue family's troubles and had secretly prepared a lot of winter clothes on her way back to the capital.

Due to limited funds, he could only take out the grain from the jade pendant's storage space and barter with others.

Food was extremely scarce outside, which benefited her, as she was able to exchange it for a lot of warm clothing.

However, there were too many things, which might arouse suspicion from the family, so the credit could only be given to the master.

"How can we accept this? Your master raised you and taught you all the medical skills. We haven't even thanked him yet, how can we accept anything from him?"

After learning that Xue Ruanruan had been taken away by the miracle doctor, the Xue family's resentment towards the mad old man disappeared.

Firstly, the divine doctor had been kind to the Xue family army, and the debt of gratitude had not yet been repaid; secondly, the divine doctor had taught Xue Ruanruan very well, so that she not only did not suffer, but also learned a great deal of medical skills.

It is known that countless people could have become disciples of the divine physician, but unfortunately, the divine physician was picky and did not accept any of them.

Unexpectedly, their family had turned misfortune into blessing. Their daughter's apprenticeship under the renowned doctor was an immense favor, so how could they possibly complain?

“Mother, the General’s Mansion is in a difficult situation now. Master had foreseen this, which is why he sent me out of the valley in the blizzard. Please don’t refuse anymore. If you want to repay his kindness, we can do it another day.”

Xue Ruanruan had long regarded her master as family. Once she finished dealing with matters in the capital, she would return to Medicine King Valley to bring her master back to the capital and care for him until his death.

The sight of her master's lonely and forlorn figure as he left deeply affected her. Her master never married and never took on any other disciples besides herself.

The master and apprentice had relied on each other for many years, and now that I had suddenly left the valley, how could the old man not be lonely?

"Alright, Mother will listen to her daughter. Let's get through this difficult time first, and then we'll repay the miracle doctor's kindness in the future."

Princess Lingjun understood immediately and thought Xue Ruanruan was right.

Xue Ruanruan helped her mother to bed and massaged her head with professional techniques, but in her mind she was thinking about how to improve the prescription.

The atmosphere was warm and harmonious; although they had only known each other for less than a day, they looked as if they had known each other for a long time.

Qingyan was happy for the princess as she watched this scene.

After many hardships, the princess finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel. The young lady had been well-educated by the divine physician, and from now on, just as the eldest young lady had said, she could simply enjoy her life.

With a smile on her face, she quietly left the room.

"Mother, is my sister home?"

Li'er's cheerful voice came from the courtyard. After returning from school, she immediately began asking about Xue Ruanruan's whereabouts, showing that she genuinely liked her elder sister.

"Little brother, I'm here. Why are you back so early? Did you see the teacher off?"

Hearing her younger brother's voice again, Xue Ruanruan was overjoyed and, disregarding the biting cold outside, went straight out to greet him.

"After seeing them off, the teacher said the weather was bad, so he set off early."

Xue Li answered like a little adult, her fair face turning red from the cold outside, making her look quite adorable.

"You've worked hard, little brother. I'll give the cook a recipe later and make you some soup to warm you up, so you don't catch a cold."

Xue Ruanruan doted on her younger brother Xue Li to the core. Although they had only met once, she did not feel any awkwardness and naturally took his little hand and walked into the house.

"Thank you, elder sister."

Xue Li was slightly taken aback when her older sister held her hand for the first time.

The old lady always valued rules and regulations, especially when it came to educating boys. Xue Li was raised to be like a little man from a young age.

As far as he could remember, no one in the manor had ever led him by the hand like this.

It was cold outside, but Xue Ruanruan's hands were as warm as jade, making him feel warm and at ease. He couldn't help but smile, and his bright eyes seemed to hold countless stars.

"Li'er came home earlier than usual today. How was school? What did you learn?"

Princess Lingjun felt much lighter and her complexion became much rosier after being massaged by Xue Ruanruan.

As he got up from the couch, he saw the siblings holding hands and entering the house, and his eyes filled with a look of relief.

No mother doesn't want her children to get along well.

"Reporting to Mother, today I learned calligraphy and the Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art. The teacher even praised me for learning so quickly."

Xue Li looked at her mother expectantly, hoping to receive her praise and affirmation.

"My son is such a clever child. Today, let the kitchen make a yam, taro, and blueberry soup to reward our smartest young master in the General's Mansion."

Princess Lingjun rarely teased her youngest son, but after her eldest daughter was found, she was in a great mood and became more patient with him.

"Thank you mother."

Upon hearing this, Xue Li's eyes brightened even more, her little face flushed as she looked at her mother, overjoyed.

"Pfft"

Seeing how easily her younger brother was satisfied, Xue Ruanruan couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Elder sister?"

Xue Li didn't know what Xue Ruanruan was laughing at, and looked at her with a confused little eye, innocent and cute.

"It's alright, Mother has finished giving the rewards, and my sister will also give Li'er a gift."

There's a cherry tree in the jade pendant space, and it's already bearing fruit. I haven't checked on it for a long time, so it should be ripe by now.

The cherry tree in my past life bore large, sweet fruit with no sourness whatsoever. It was delicious and loved by everyone.

Unfortunately, after the prince tricked her out of her jade pendant, she never tasted such delicious cherries again.

"Did your sister also give a gift to Li'er?"

Xue Li was stunned by the sudden good fortune. Being praised by the teacher at school had become commonplace, and he received only a few words of praise when he returned home.

He was so happy that his mother and sister had both prepared gifts for him today.

"Of course there is. My little brother is so clever, it would be a shame not to reward you with a big gift. Li'er is the future top scholar of our Chu-Qin Dynasty."

"Eldest sister, you're teasing Li'er again."

The little baby was both happy and shy, acting coy like a little girl, which made the mother and daughter laugh out loud.

"What gift does your elder sister want to give Li'er?"

Xue Li tilted her little head up and looked at Xue Ruanruan with a face full of anticipation.