The head of the Mu family

Chapter 112 Helping Blue Medicine God Lighten His Burden

After hearing this, the ladies were stunned for a long time.

"A woman, can she really be so brave?"

Madam Cai asked thoughtfully.

"General Yan is even more outspoken than I described."

"Were you afraid when that Shuwu charged at you?"

She twisted her handkerchief, clutched it to her chest, and asked with lingering fear.

I'm scared~

My face isn't ugly, but it's still far from the legendary beauty.

I remember we made eye contact from a distance at the time.

I was so scared my legs were shaking, I quickly covered my face with the pipa, and I almost played the wrong note too!

"You~"

With her slender, jade-like fingers, she touched Mu's forehead.

Mrs. Cai and Mrs. Liu also covered their mouths with their handkerchiefs and laughed.

At the Duke's residence, the Crown Princess treated them to dinner alone before letting them go home.

He resumed his usual routine of getting up early every day and going to the shop in the afternoon. After a few days, Lan Yaoshen took a break, and Mu went to the Lan residence.

Madam Lan talked for a long time, recounting everything that had happened at the Duke's mansion.

Then Huaisheng hugged Madam Lan and rested his head on her shoulder:

Sister-in-law~

Actually, I'm feeling really bad...

Before she could finish speaking, tears streamed down her face.

Madam Lan gently patted Mu's back, and after a long while spoke:

"Huai Sheng~"

Although I don't know the specifics of what happened between you and Master Li, sister-in-law.

But when my husband came back, he told me what happened after I met you.

It's not hard to guess~

You've been at the border for so many years now; your relationship with Third Master Li is far more complex than just a few words.

You just feel that no one is wrong in this matter.

Although I'm very sad about being injured, I don't know who to blame for this.

Yes... sister-in-law...

I've encountered many things from the past to the present.

I can't let this go, but I can't solve it either.

"It's alright. In life, not everything can be solved."

If you can't let it go, just leave it there. You have other things to do.

"Wait a minute, let's go with my husband to treat the Tibetan slaves. Those people are really..."

Upon hearing the name of the Tibetan slave, Mu Yi immediately stopped crying:

Yeah~ I'm a modern person, and I've really lost my head after being here for so long!

cheer up!

I'm rich and beautiful, I have plenty of men.

Since it's tasteless to eat, why say it's a pity to throw it away!

In the Lan family, women can openly wear women's clothing. Huai Sheng is in charge of women and children, while Lan Yaoshen is in charge of male slaves.

Madam Lan first arranged the male slaves and the women and children into two rooms, and then laid out large communal beds in the rooms with wooden planks and mattresses.

They received medical treatment, their food improved significantly, and they were able to take care of each other.

Every day, the steward would send someone to teach them Da Hao's official language.

That little girl who learned the fastest can already serve as a simple bridge.

Mu Huaisheng inquired about the situation of the wounded soldiers, and Madam Lan had already sent someone to deliver six months' worth of expenses.

The Tibetan slaves here are being tortured terribly; it's a long-term war.

"Don't worry, sister-in-law, I'll come once a day from now on to help my brother out."

"Huaisheng! I really don't know how to thank you!"

Mrs. Lan expressed her gratitude with great distress.

"Don't be so formal. It's all thanks to your sister-in-law that everything was arranged so well. Anyone else would have been at a loss."

By the way, sister-in-law, check with the remnants of the army in a few days to see if there are any vacancies for menial tasks.

First, select a few that you'll need and use them for now.

That way, the remaining people will have the patience to wait.

"Yes, this method is comprehensive."

Oh dear, I've been so busy lately!

“When you go, sister-in-law, please call me and I will go with you.”

After all, they had seen me before in the military camp, so they felt more confident when they saw me.

From that day on, Mu Huaisheng went to the Lan residence every other day.

Seeing this, Qianyan also wanted to help, and Huaisheng slapped his forehead:

I almost forgot that Qianyan also studied medicine. That's great!

So, every other day, he took Qianyan to the Lan residence, and things became much easier.

A few days later, Madam Lan asked Huaisheng to go to the Charity Hall together.

As the weather gets colder, I sent winter clothes to those people.

Mu Huaisheng also brought them boiled eggs and meat, and took their pulses one by one.

Most of them have recovered, but those with disabilities are prone to aches and pains on cloudy or rainy days, so Mu Huaisheng gave them acupuncture again.

Madam Lan selected about ten people with minor disabilities, who could be assigned some menial tasks back at the manor.

Mu Huaisheng brought along Brother Wang, who had lost an arm.

There's also Brother Lu, who has no legs.

Uncle Yang, who only has one leg.

There was also an elderly man, Grandpa Huang, who had lung damage and was prone to coughing, and he was selected.

Ask them if they are willing to sign indentures; if so, they can come back with you and settle these few down first.

Several people immediately knelt down and kowtowed repeatedly, saying:

"Yes! Yes! I couldn't ask for more!"

"Huaisheng! I really don't know how to thank you enough!"

Sister-in-law~

It would be best for them to come back with me.

Firstly, I can continue to administer acupuncture to them.

Secondly, in my residence, they now all basically have their own homes in Ye.

They'll take me back; we can take turns guarding the gate. They're all veterans, and they get along well with Uncle Li and the others."

"Huai Sheng..."

Knowing her good intentions, Madam Lan deliberately chose the most difficult one to arrange.

Taking these back would mean spending money to support them, and I was so moved that I didn't know what to say.

"When you start arranging the remaining staff later, could you please save a few good ones for me?"

After Mu finished speaking, she smiled coquettishly at Madam Lan.

Before Madam Lan could answer, he then addressed the remaining people, young and old:

"Everyone, please rest assured that you will be staying here for a while."

It will probably take Mrs. Lan about half a year, or even longer, to deal with those matters.

Please rest assured, the Lan family will send the funds for the charity hall on time.

The rest of you should learn to read and write, or practice martial arts.

Once everything is finished, Mrs. Lan will come and make arrangements for everyone.

After giving his instructions, he led his men back to the city.

When the group arrived at the Mu residence after dark, they found two other veterans like themselves.

The group then realized that Doctor Mu, their future head of the family, genuinely wanted to save them, and wasn't just putting on a show for others.

That very night, they signed indentures for them.

The indenture was the same as that of Wu Shishuai and the others, costing ten taels of silver. Several people refused to accept it no matter what.

Mu said helplessly:

"How can I not want it?"

Brother Wang can find a skilled craftsman to make a prosthetic leg, Brother Lu can buy a wheelchair, and Uncle Yang can buy a pair of crutches.

Grandpa Huang has injured his lung meridian. I'll prescribe medicine for you, but you still have to go get the medicine yourself, right?

I signed a contract selling myself into servitude, so you have to do my work!

Which option is more convenient in this situation?

From then on, Brother Wang would go to the shop during the day and take turns working in the storeroom at night, earning six hundred coins a month.

Brother Lu, Uncle Yang, and Grandpa Huang, you will follow Uncle Li from now on.

During the day, the two of them work in shifts, checking and inspecting goods in the warehouse.

Two more people were assigned to work at the gatehouse, with one of them learning from Uncle Li each day.

Once you've learned how, the two of you will take turns working, earning four hundred coins a month.

"Does anyone have any other ideas?"

Upon hearing this, the men burst into silent tears.

"We've been useless for so long..."

us..."

Brother Lu choked up a couple of times before breaking down in tears.

The others, upon hearing this, also began to sob, suppressing their own emotions.