The Humble Family’s Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! - Chapter 757

Chapter 757: Chapter 677: Military Doctor_1 Chapter 757: Chapter 677: Military Doctor_1 With the medicine, the injured were all treated in time.

Daohua and Gu Jian stayed in the mountain town for over half a month. Except for a few with severe injuries, almost all the inn’s patients had returned home. Seeing there was little more they could help with, the two planned to leave.

Before leaving, Daohua spoke to the innkeeper to inquire about Ge Xun.

When it came to Ge Xun, the innkeeper’s face was filled with regret, “Speaking of Doctor Ge, his medical skills are unquestionably impeccable. Staying in our town is truly a waste of his talents.”

Daohua was puzzled, “With Doctor Ge’s medical skills, he could have sat in any major medical hall. Why didn’t he?”

The innkeeper sighed, “He did venture out before. When Doctor Ge was young, he served in the largest medical hall in the provincial capital. Alas, his luck was not good. During the treatment of an official’s family member, he failed to save the person, and the official labeled him a quack, claimed he killed the patient, and had him thrown directly into jail. There, his leg was broken by others.”

“Fortunately, among those Doctor Ge had saved was someone from a powerful family, who helped clear his connections and rescued him from prison, otherwise…”

“After that, Doctor Ge, with a broken leg, was dismissed by the medical hall. Coupled with that official spreading rumors of him being a quack, no medical hall dared to hire him anymore.”

“Unable to find work, Doctor Ge had no choice but to return to the mountain town.”

“As the saying goes, misfortune comes on the heels of another; Doctor Ge’s wife thought he was now worthless and decisively divorced him. From that point on, a once spirited young man became the disheveled and dissolute man who couldn’t be happy without alcohol.”

“Luckily, our mountain town has many hunters, and injuries are inevitable when hunting in the mountains. Doctor Ge has managed to support himself with his exceptional medical skills.”

Seeing his apprentice inquiring so detailedly about someone else, Gu Jian couldn’t help but ask after the innkeeper became busy, “What are you up to now, girl?”

Daohua didn’t hide her intentions and spoke her mind, “I want to hire this Doctor Ge.”

Gu Jian, “You want to open a medical hall?”

Daohua shook her head, “It’s for Xiao Yeyang and my two brothers. Master, think about it, they are at the Northern Frontier, where swords and spears show no mercy. How can they manage without a good doctor?”

Gu Jian’s expression changed slightly and he smiled, “You’ve thought this through well.”

Daohua immediately asked, “Master, what do you think of Doctor Ge?”

Gu Jian pondered for a moment, “His medical skills are indeed good, especially in the area of treating injuries. He is certainly suitable to be a military doctor.”

Daohua smiled, “Since Master thinks so too, I will go talk to him in a while.”

Gu Jian couldn’t help but throw cold water on the idea, “I see that the man is quite dispirited. He might not be willing to leave, let alone to go to the Northern Frontier.”

Daohua, “It’s all up to us to try. Let’s give it a go.” With that said, she called Wang Manman over, “Go, bring me the bottle of Zhuyeqing liquor we brought. I’ll need it later.”

Upon hearing this, Gu Jian immediately glared, “That liquor is mine, I haven’t even had the heart to drink it yet.”

Daohua immediately laughed ingratiatingly, “Master, please bear with it. I’m on an important errand here. There will be plenty of liquor after we return home.”

Gu Jian snorted, “Will you let your master drink to his heart’s content?”

Daohua turned her head, pretending she didn’t hear clearly.

Gu Jian was left feeling frustrated.

This apprentice, when it comes to managing him, was even more formidable than a sister!

…

Looking at the two or three thatched huts halfway up the mountain, Daohua gained a clear understanding of Ge Xun’s destitute state.

In the yard enclosed with bamboo poles, various herbs were hung out to dry everywhere.

While it looked disorderly, the drying and process of the herbs were undeniably correct.

Daohua gave the little boy who had shown the way a pack of sweets, then waited at the gate of the yard. After nearly half an hour, she saw Ge Xun coming down the mountain with a bamboo basket on his back.

Ge Xun was undoubtedly surprised to see Daohua in front of his home, “Has the noble visitor come for me?”

Daohua smiled and gave a respectful greeting, “I do indeed have a matter to discuss with Doctor Ge.”

Ge Xun opened the gate to let Daohua and Wang Manman in, put down his basket, and said, “My home is modest; please, feel free to sit anywhere.” After speaking, he then sat down under the eaves himself.

Seeing this, it seemed inappropriate for Daohua to remain standing while talking. She looked around the yard and took a seat on a stone slab used for drying baskets.

After Daohua had taken a seat, Ge Xun finally spoke, “My lord, please state your business.”

Daohua didn’t beat around the bush and directly stated her purpose, “I have observed that Physician Ge’s medical skills are exquisite and would like to hire Physician Ge.”

Ge Xun’s expression turned solemn for a moment and after a while, he managed a wry smile and said, “I am but a backcountry physician, capable of dealing with minor injuries and pains. I truly do not deserve your praise for having exquisite medical skills. In fact, it is my lord and your master whose medical skills are truly exceptional. The medicines in my lord’s medicine chest are those I have never seen before; I’m indeed quite ignorant.”

Daohua said, “Physician Ge, you are being too modest. Everyone has their speciality, and my strength lies in making medicines. In treating external injuries, I am far inferior to Physician Ge.”

“I won’t conceal the fact from Physician Ge, the reason I want to hire you is that several of my relatives are currently at the Northern Frontier fighting the enemy. As you know, injuries are inevitable in war, and I am very worried about them. I wish to find an outstanding physician who specializes in external injuries for them.”

Ge Xun was taken aback, “You want to hire me to go to the Northern Frontier?”

Daohua nodded and signaled Wang Manman to bring out the bamboo leaf green liquor, even going so far as to deliberately open the bottle cap.

The fragrance of the wine dispersed, and Ge Xun’s nose twitched as he quickly said, “Cover the cap quickly, such fine wine should not lose its flavor.”

Wang Manman obediently covered the bottle cap.

Daohua smiled and said, “This wine is brewed by my family. Knowing that Physician Ge likes to drink, I brought it over to ask you to taste it.”

Ge Xun rubbed his legs and said, “How can I accept this?” Despite his words, he took the wine into his hands and, with a look of intoxication, sniffed its fragrance, “Fine wine.”

Daohua continued to smile, “If Physician Ge likes it, I will bring you more in the future.”

Ge Xun held the wine without speaking.

Daohua went on to say, “They say that knowledge needs to be exchanged. I believe that medical skills are the same. Physician Ge has seen that my master’s medical skills are not bad, and I have a bit of innovation in medicine making. I am looking forward to discussing medical issues with Physician Ge.”

Ge Xun looked seriously at the girl in front of him, truly impressed by her capability.

First, she tempted him with wine, then moved him with the idea of exchanging medical skills, firmly grasping his lifeline.

He loved drinking, and a day without wine left him craving desperately.

He was passionate about studying medicine, well aware of the vastness of medical knowledge and his own insignificance. The medicines in this young lady’s medicine chest were all new to him. He had secretly taken one of the white pills to study and had tasted it himself. He could analyze the ingredients, but if asked to make it, he surely could not.

Ge Xun was silent for a long time, then looked at Daohua, “Since my lord sincerely wishes to hire me, may I know your identity?”

Daohua stood up and bowed, “My father is the Magistrate of Ningmen Prefecture.”

Upon hearing this, Ge Xun nearly dropped the wine bottle in his hand and hurriedly stood up, “I am but a common man with poor eyesight; my lord, please forgive me.”

Daohua smiled, “Physician Ge, don’t say that. If my father heard, he would think I was bullying the locals.”

Ge Xun hesitated as he looked at Daohua. This young lady had saved his nephew and the villagers with her medicine and was the daughter of the Magistrate who had fed everyone. It only made sense, both emotionally and logically, that he shouldn’t refuse.

But to go to the Northern Frontier…

Well, Ge Xun, who had been down and out for decades, was somewhat afraid to step out of his comfort zone.

Seeing his expression, Daohua said, “I know that my sudden visit was rather presumptuous, but I am truly sincere about hiring Physician Ge. I also sincerely believe that it would be a waste for you not to utilize your medical skills on the battlefield.”

“However, all of these are merely my own wishes. The final decision lies with you, Physician Ge.”

“My master and I will stay here for another two days. Physician Ge, please take your time to consider it. Should you decide, kindly send someone to inform us at the inn.”

Ge Xun nodded seriously, “I will consider it carefully.”

…

It only took one day for Ge Xun to appear at the inn.

“My lord, I have made up my mind. I can go to the Northern Frontier, but I have one condition.”

Daohua looked pleased, “Go ahead.”

Ge Xun said, “I want to bring my nephew along.”

Daohua smiled, “Of course, that’s possible.”