Chapter 301
301 Tang Yuan’s Self-Recommendation
Looking at the medicine floating in the face pail, Doctor Hu naturally did not drink it.
He was afraid that he would be poisoned to death before his leg could even heal.
“Why did you brew so much medicine? Have you forgotten what I taught you? A set of medicine can only be brewed into three small bowls.” Doctor Hu endured the pain and scolded with a frown.
Hu Xiaotong said, “I didn’t know which herbs to use so I decided to put everything useful in. There are a few herbs that’s helpful in countering chills, a few herbs for pain control, and a few that’s meant to wake you up.”
Doctor Hu sighed. Thinking that his son was just being concerned, he decided not to fuss over it.
“Come over. I’ll give you a new prescription. Go and boil these herbs instead.”
“Alright, Father.”
After Hu Xiaotong left, another young lady brought in a bowl of tea and handed it to Doctor Hu.
Doctor Hu happened to be thirsty so he couldn’t care less and hurriedly drank it.
When he came back to his senses, he realized that the little girl was helping him tidy up the house.
Ever since his wife returned to her family a few days ago, Doctor Hu had not cleaned up the house so it looked a little messy.
“Little girl, there’s no need to busy yourself.” Doctor Hu felt a little awkward. This little girl should be the little servant of the Wang Family.
She looked quite diligent.
No one else in their village had servants. Other than Old Madam Wang, the Wang Family did not treat Tang Yuan as a real servant. They treated her like an ordinary person.
Tang Yuan said casually, “It’s fine. It’s just a small matter. I’ll be done in a while. You’re the doctor of the village and everyone has to rely on you so just leave these chores to me.”
Doctor Hu took a sip of tea and nodded repeatedly in his heart. This little girl was indeed very diligent.
Unexpectedly, after Tang Yuan placed the things away, she asked casually, “Doctor Hu, when does your son plan to get married? Can I be his wife? Actually, I think I can be a concubine, but I don’t see any concubines in your village. Then why don’t I be your son’s wife!”
“Pfft-”
Clang!
Two movements sounded at the same time.
Doctor Hu spat a mouthful of tea onto the bed. The basket of medicinal herbs that Hu Xiaotong had just returned with was also scattered on the ground.
Doctor Hu choked a few times and coughed for a long time before asking, “Little girl, do you know what you’re saying?”
“Yes I do,” Tang Yuan said very seriously. “I was bought by the Wang Family for five taels of silver. I’ve been saving up for a month now. When I’m done saving up in the future, I’ll redeem myself. At that time, I’ll no longer be a servant so I won’t embarrass your Hu Family.”
“That’s not what I meant.” Doctor Hu could not help but size up Tang Yuan a few times. He felt that although this girl may be young, her words were extremely shocking. “You look like you’re only six or seven years old while my son is already 14 years old this year so the difference between the two of you is too great.”
“That’s not a problem. I don’t find him old.”
Hu Xiaotong, who was at the door, could not listen to the conversation any longer. He lowered his head and casually picked up some medicinal herbs before rushing over. “Father, look at these herbs, are they the right ones?”
Doctor Hu looked deeply at Hu Xiaotong and stopped this topic from continuing.
After Tang Yuan finished speaking, she wanted to ask Hu Xiaotong if he had any thoughts on this matter. However, Hu Xiaotong pretended not to see her and only talked to Doctor Hu.
When Tang Yuan walked out of the courtyard, she saw Little Ah Yu with her eyes wide open.
She did not know that Little Ah Yu’s hearing was especially good and that she had already heard everything in the house clearly.
Little Ah Yu asked in confusion, “Big Sister Tang Yuan, is 14 years old considered very old?”
What about her Big Brother who was already 16 years old? Would it be very difficult for him to get married?
She had to help Big Brother.