Gu Qingyao smiled. She did not lack medical experience at all.
But she appeared to agree and said compliantly, “Yes, Teacher. When I have the chance, I will interact more with patients.”
Jiang Yiru nodded. “Uhm! It’s good that you understand…”
When she said that, Jiang Yiru leaned towards Gu Qingyao. Everyone else was in the large shed, warming themselves by the fire and chatting. But they were not crowded together, and there was no one near Jiang Yiru except Old Master Qin and Gu Yunshen.
Jiang Yiru leaned towards Gu Qingyao and lowered her voice so that only the two of them could hear. “You have memorized all the medical books I gave you, but in the short term, it’s not possible for you to interact with patients more often. You will still have to memorize more information. I still have many medical books that I hid, but they are in the provincial capital.”
Gu Qingyao paused.
Jiang Yiru said, “I didn’t expect you to learn so fast, so I didn’t tell you. Also, I moved them from Jiangnan a long time ago, and they are very well hidden. I have not touched them all these years, so I did not mention them.
“Now that you have finished studying all these, you might as well find some time to get hold of them. You can keep them and read them slowly. I will explain them to you. When you go to the provincial capital, let me know and I will give you a map and tell you where they are.”
Gu Qingyao was about to nod when Jiang Yiru continued, “There are also two boxes of jewels hidden with the books. If you have somewhere to hide them, you should take them all.
“Grandfather Qin and I will remain here. We have no time to leave, so I will give them all to you. When you have time, you can use them to barter for things for us, to show your filial piety.”
Gu Qingyao was shocked. “Teacher, there is no need. I’ll prepare everything you need. I…”
“Obey!” Jiang Yiru was very pleased with this young pupil. Her children were no longer at her side, and she did not know if she would ever see them again in this life. Now that she had this young pupil, she was pleased to give her gifts.
Also, they owed their current comfortable life to this young pupil!
“I’m giving them to you, so just accept them. You are often filial to Grandfather Qin and me. Just continue in the same way!”
Jiang Yiru had been the mistress of the house since she was young, so she spoke and acted decisively. If she said she was giving them to Gu Qingyao, then she meant it. She did not brook any refusal.
Gu Qingyao had interacted with her for about half a year and knew what she was like, so she had no choice but to accept.
At that moment, the entire Mo family was also sitting together.
The new year was beginning, and they would stay up late to usher in the new year, so everyone would be sleeping late tonight. Almost everyone was warming themselves at home by the fire!
The children gathered together with the fire in the center, radiating a cozy warmth.
Mu Mu widened his eyes and looked at Mo Chengxu. “When is Young Aunt coming to our house? I’ve been waiting for a long time.”
When he said that, Mo Chengxu looked displeased. “That’s right! Why doesn’t Young Aunt come? I haven’t eaten her cooking for a long time. Just thinking about it makes me drool.”
Mo Beihan rolled his eyes. “Didn’t your Young Aunt just stay and cook for you two days ago?”
Mo Chengxu widened his eyes. “Really? Why do I feel that it was a long time ago?”
Mo Beihan: “…”
Jiang Xun smiled. “It’s the new year. Young Aunt will be at home celebrating the new year with her family.”
Mu Mu looked pitiful. “But we are also part of Young Aunt’s family! Why doesn’t she come and spend the new year with us?”