Chapter 203 Childhood sweethearts...
The Jingyang Marquis Mansion is also a major force in the court.
However, my father didn't seem to take them seriously.
Because the Xie family has been scholars for generations, but things began to change in Xie Jingchuan's generation.
Xie Jingchuan's master is Xiao Lianyue, who is ranked second in martial arts in Da Chu.
It would be beneficial for her to have a good relationship with Xie Jingchuan, as long as Xie Jingchuan was not her enemy.
Chu Li noticed that Mu Jiangge, who was carefree and never concerned about details, wanted to avoid Xie Jingchuan.
There is only one thing that can make a straight girl like Mu Jiangge nervous.
That's the matter of the old man forcing marriage.
Just now, Mu Jiangge deliberately concealed her identity, not wanting Xie Jingchuan to know that they were cousins.
If you put it this way, she will understand.
The old man must have mentioned Xie Jingchuan to Mu Jiangge, or the elders of both families were optimistic about this marriage.
Xie Jingchuan's voice came, "So Master Jiang and Master Li also know each other. Master Li knows medicine?"
Chu Li smiled, "I know a little bit."
When the boy who stole the purse heard this, he knelt down towards Chu Li.
"Sir, please, help Uncle Hu!"
"Let me try." Chu Li raised his hand, and the boy excitedly led the way.
Chu Li entered the dilapidated temple with a foul smell.
She leaned over to check Hu Bo's face, felt his pulse, and then stood up and said, "He is so angry that his blood is stagnant. I guess he got mad at you guys."
"Ah?" The boy's pupils dilated, "By us..."
"This old man must have known that you were secretly a thief, so he fainted in anger."
The faces of the young men gradually became serious.
As Chu Li spoke, he took the needle and gave Uncle Hu an acupuncture. After a while, the old man woke up.
"Uncle Hu is awake! He's awake!" The young man opened his mouth, revealing a row of white teeth, and was overjoyed.
Chu Li put away the needle. Mr. Hu's disease was easy to cure, but those quack doctors must have looked down on him because he came from a poor family and they couldn't make any money from him, so they didn't treat him properly at all.
Mu Jiangge was stunned. After a moment, she came to her senses and exclaimed, "You are amazing, Master Li. When did you learn medical skills?"
Chu Li covered his face with his hands and whispered, "It's just a mediocre skill."
There was also a look of surprise in Xie Jingchuan's eyes.
Hu Bo opened his eyes and saw a room full of people. The leading teenager cried and said, "Hu Bo, we thought you..."
Hu Bo burst into tears and pointed at the few people with a trembling finger, "Don't do anything sneaky for me, otherwise I'd rather die!"
The young man's eyes were filled with tears. What Mr. Li said just now turned out to be true!
"Uncle Hu, it was this Mr. Li who saved your life." The young man pointed at Chu Li.
Chu Li nodded slightly, "Uncle, your illness is not serious. Just eat some steamed buns and drink some meat soup and you will be fine in a few days."
In addition to being angry and irritated, Mr. Hu also suffered from malnutrition. He would be fine if he ate more.
For ordinary people, it is good enough to eat steamed buns and meat soup.
It will be restored soon.
If you take too much tonic all at once, it will be counterproductive.
Mu Jiangge was a little curious about what kind of treatment method his cousin used. It seemed like it worked, but it also seemed like it didn’t.
"Thank you, young master!" Hu Bo's eyes trembled slightly. He wanted to get up but had no strength, so he bowed to Chu Li.
Several young men immediately knelt down and kowtowed to Chu Li.
"Thank you so much, my benefactor!"
Chu Li helped the leading child up, "Hurry up, you have hands and feet, don't steal again."
"Yes!" Several young men regretted their decision.
Xie Jingchuan added, "If you can't find a job, go and try to join the army. You'll be provided with food and drink, and you'll get military pay. If you win military merit, you'll even get land."
Several young men looked at Xie Jingchuan and said, "But we are too weak and nobody wants us."
Xie Jingchuan stood with his hands behind his back, "I have been observing you for a long time. You are bold and careful when stealing. You don't need to cover each other. You can complete the task independently. And you only steal from the wallets of the rich. It shows that you still have a bottom line in your heart. As long as you walk on the right path, it will be fine."
Chu Li glanced at Xie Jingchuan, "This young master wants to take them in."
Xie Jingchuan looked at the boys' expectant eyes and smiled faintly, "I originally had this idea, but they don't seem to want to follow me."
Several young men knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Chu Li.
The leading young man said, "Sir, you are Hu Bo's savior. From now on, our lives belong to you. You are a doctor, and we want to learn medicine to heal illnesses and save lives like you. Please accept us as your disciples!"
The corners of Chu Li's lips twitched. She originally came here to see what Mu Jiangge was doing, but how did it become her decision to accept a disciple?
Not scientific!
"Calm down, I...Brother Li is not a doctor." Mu Jiangge was also confused. How did it become that the prince wanted to accept a disciple?
Hu Bo coughed a few times and said, "Don't make things difficult for your benefactor. You have hands and feet, so join the army!"
"Uncle Hu!" Several people were hesitant because they were reluctant to leave the sick Uncle Hu and were even more worried that they would not be selected.
Seeing this, Chu Li thought for a moment and said, "It would be a good idea to let them join the army to learn some rules and improve their skills. My family happens to be in need of a doorman. I wonder if Uncle Hu is willing to come to my house to work?"
"Really?" The leading young man looked excited.
If Huber could have a stable job, they wouldn't have to worry.
Even if he doesn't give money, as long as he provides food and accommodation, that's enough. This young man also knows medicine, it would be great for Uncle Hu to follow him!
Hu Bo looked at Chu Li gratefully and said, "I am weak and afraid of causing trouble to you, young master."
"Okay, it's settled. Two taels of silver per month. If you're willing to come, I'll have someone come and take you into the mansion tomorrow."
"Two taels of silver!" The young men were so surprised that they were speechless. This was too much.
"No, sir, you don't have to give me the money." At this point, Uncle Hu was too embarrassed to refuse.
"If my children can join the army, they will just be provided with food and shelter."
Hearing this, Mu Jiangge smiled and said, "With Master Li's help, you little guys will definitely be able to join the army!"
Xie Jingchuan glanced at Master Li. This man had an extraordinary demeanor and seemed to have a background in the court.
After the three of them parted ways, Chu Li took back the rouge and powder and took them back.
When Huanyan and Bingxia saw the rouge and powder, they felt extremely happy.
Bing Xia hugged Chu Li's arm and said coquettishly: "Master, it's so happy to follow you!"
Huanyan sat on the bed and said with a smile: "Thank you, Master, for dressing us up so beautifully. In fact, I am very curious, what does the Master look like in women's clothes?"
Bingxia immediately let go of Chu Li and described excitedly, "Huanyan, I'm not bragging to you, our master was beautiful when she was a child, as beautiful as a fairy. His Majesty loved her very much, and she was loved by everyone."
"Don't think that Commander Pei is indifferent to our master. When he was a child, he was always sticking to our master. We were childhood sweethearts, and we were inseparable..."