Chapter 307: Heng Yi is Injured
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Ten taels of silver was something that many ordinary people could only dream of earning in their lifetime.
But to the rich, it was just a drizzle floating above the sea.
As soon as the notice was posted, people started to ask who that family was.
“You mean the Heng Head who exterminated the bandits?”
“Yes, it’s him. His family even has a case leader.”
For a time, the Heng family’s reputation naturally spread.
There were even commoners who claimed that they worked in the Heng Manor, ate well, and both the Madam and Master were kind to their servants. They never scold or beat them.
The most important thing that they emphasized was that the payment was very straightforward. No delay and no excuses.
If there were any urgent matters at home, they could pay the money in advance.
“They’re that good?”
This surprised many people.
Then someone else mentioned Qiaoyi Fast Food Restaurant.
“It’s also owned by their family?”
That was incredible.
Qiaoyi Fast Food Restaurant’s business was booming. The people who went in to eat did not stop from morning to night.
Therefore, those who knew some medical skills wanted to try their luck.
Those who did not know medicine wanted to come over and see if they could find a job.
However, Han Qiao would not be personally involved in the selection of candidates. She would leave it all to Housekeeper Liu.
Madam Feng brought a doctor over.
“Doctor Yang has superb medical skills, especially his acupuncture skills. Let him take a look at Master Heng.”
“Thank you.”
Doctor Yang’s medical skills were indeed impressive.
When he finished giving Heng Yi acupuncture, everyone could see the sweat on his face, “He’ll wake up in an hour. Let me write you the prescription.”
After the prescription was written, Doctor Yang showed it to her.
“There’s no problem with the prescription.”
As for the matter of hiring a home doctor, Han Qiao requested Doctor Yang to help her hold down the fort and take care of the situation.
“You want a home doctor?” Doctor Yang stroked his beard.
“Yes, there are so many people in the family. We need a doctor and someone knowledgeable to manage a pharmacy. It will be convenient if someone in the residence gets sick.” Han Qiao said.
“I know a senior brother whose medical skills are above mine, but…” Doctor Yang hesitated for a moment before continuing, “Senior Brother has an incredibly smart son. However, a great disaster befell him when he was young. After he recovered from his illness, he became a little stupid. Senior Brother already knows what his son’s fate will be. Money is merely a worldly possession. I’m afraid that once he closes his eyes, my nephew will become a beggar and suffer the misery of the world.”
Doctor Yang sighed in his heart.
If his guess was right, if Senior Brother couldn’t live, he would definitely send his nephew on his way first.
That child was very young.
Unfortunately…
“If he is willing to come to my manor, as long as there is one person left in the Heng family, I will take good care of his only son.”
Doctor Yang looked at Han Qiao for a long while before saying, “I’ll write a letter when I get back. Whether it works or not, it’s another matter.”
“Yes.”
It was all up to fate.
If the older doctor accepted the position, she would want Han Chi and He Cheng to learn from him. In the future, Ah-Yao must learn too. Even if they could not become a Medical Fairy or a Medical Sage Q, he could at least prescribe medicine to treat illnesses.
At least they would know about pharmacology and the toxicity of herbs.
Han Qiao finally understood the saying that a mother would have to worry about her child for ninety-nine years.
When she returned to the bedroom, she saw her children wiping Heng Yi’s hands.
Some were carrying water and others holding handkerchiefs.
Han Qiao slowly retracted her foot and wiped the corner of her eyes with a handkerchief.
These children were not raised in vain.
“Father, you’re awake!” Han Chi exclaimed in surprise.
Heng Yi’s vision was a little blurry.
It was probably the medicine’s side effect.
His back hurt a little, and he felt a little uncomfortable lying down.
“Ali-Chi.”
“I’m here, Father. I’ll call Mother over.”
Heng Yi nodded.
When he noticed Han Qiao running over, he hurriedly said, “Slow down
Ah-Qiao. You’ll fall.”
Han Qiao squatted by the bed and held his hand, “You’re still thinking about me at a time like this.”
“I’m fine. It’s just an ordinary stab wound. I’ll be fine after recuperating for a while. Don’t worry, I’ll be fine.”
It was painful, but it wasn’t a big deal for Heng Yi. He could endure it.
Han Qiao knew that swords had no eyes on the battlefield. She could also ask what happened, but she knew she had to focus on taking care of the injured soldier right now.
“Lie down and rest. Do you want to rinse your mouth and eat something?”
“Yes.”
Heng Yi was indeed hungry.
He had not eaten anything since he had gone up the mountain to wipe out the bandits, to the moment he had fainted from exhaustion. His stomach was completely empty.
Han Qiao gave him some water to rinse his mouth, and the children ran to arrange his food.
Han Qiao couldn’t help but praise, “In the blink of an eye, the children have grown up and become more responsible.”
“You taught them well,” Heng Yi agreed.
He did not know how to teach children, nor did he know how to reason with them or encourage them. He was clumsy with his words.
“So you’re saying it’s all thanks to me?” Han Qiao asked with a smile.
“Yes, it’s all your credit.”
Han Qiao looked fondly at Heng Yi and didn’t dwell on the matter.
After feeding him a bowl of porridge, she waited for a moment before feeding him medicine.
Then, she let him sleep on his stomach.
Heng Yi chuckled.
“I can still stand up and walk.”
If he really encountered danger, he could also draw his sword and protect his family.
However, at this moment, being taken care of by his beloved wife, he did not want to move. He wanted to be so lazy and watch her busy herself.
He felt happy.
“Hurry up and sleep,” Han Qiao said.
Heng Yi moved inside, “Let’s sleep together. I’ve missed you.”
Han Qiao was also a little sleepy, so she laid down next to Heng Yi.
Han Qiao asked Bai Cha to take the silver notes to the capital.
She wanted to see if she could buy a house. She had no requirement for the size. It would be best if she could buy a big house. But even if she got a small one, that was fine too, as long as it was located in the city.
If they got a house outside the capital, a big one would be nice.
She gave him 200,000 silver.
If Bai Cha had gone to the capital a little later, he could have brought back some of Heng Yi’s things.
“Oh right, Ali-Chi has pa.s.sed the examination and is ranked first,” Han Qiao said.
“…” Heng Yi was silent for a moment, then said seriously, “That’s good. He worked so hard. He should be rewarded.”
Everyone knew how hard Han Chi worked.
Indeed, he should give him something in return.
The couple did not even know when they had fallen asleep.
By the time Han Qiao woke up, it was already afternoon. Her stomach was growling with hunger. When she turned around, she saw Heng Yi watching her with a fond smile. She frowned, “Why are you looking at me like that? Let’s get up and be ready for lunch.”
“Alright.”
Han Qiao helped Heng Yi up.
He even asked Han Qiao for help when he went to the washroom. Han Qiao glared at him, understanding his intention fully.
Instead of giving in to him, she fetched the water herself, wiped his body, and helped him put on his clothes and pants.
Then, she made him lie on the stool and wash his hair.
There were bloodstains in Heng Yi’s hair, and Han Qiao had to wash it several times before it was clean.
“How did you get this injured?” Han Qiao asked as she combed his hair.
“When I saved Zhang Zhao. If I hadn’t acted, not only would Zhang Zhao’s arm have been cut off, he would have lost his life. The soldiers in the camp are too scattered.”
As for the bandits, they weren’t ordinary bandits. They were being trained by someone. Heng Yi didn’t tell Han Qiao about this. He didn’t want her to worry. “Then train them. You don’t have to care about the other soldiers, but you can train the hundred soldiers who belong to you. If they lack food and clothing, we can secretly supplement them. It won’t cost much. The most important thing is that in the future, not only can we make contributions on the battlefield, but we can also protect ourselves.”