medicine lady

Chapter 14
The old lady's yard has been very lively these days. When the second master's family is free, they are almost always chatting with the old lady, playing leaf cards, and letting the old lady win one or two taels of silver every time. The old lady is coaxed He couldn't close his mouth from ear to ear, but today he heard Ye Xiaoyun's voice reciting a book before he arrived in the yard, but it was Ye Chongtian who was checking his homework.

"'The Master said: A gentleman does not seek to be satisfied with food, does not seek to live in peace, is sensitive to things but cautious in words, has the way and is righteous, and can be said to be eager to learn." That is to say, a gentleman does not seek to be satisfied with food, and does not live without He requires comfort, is hardworking and quick in his work, but cautious in speaking, and he who has the right way to correct himself is easy to learn." Ye Xiaoyun talked eloquently, full of air in his words, and his bright eyes revealed his wisdom and incomparable wisdom. self-confidence.

Ye Yunshui stood aside and saluted the old lady. The old lady waved her hand to signal her not to interrupt, and Ye Yunshui stood silently behind Ye Zhang.

Ye Chongtian nodded in satisfaction with Ye Xiaoyun's answer, "Not bad, not bad, the Ye family does not lack your food and drink, but knowing that you are not luxurious and comfortable, this is the foundation of establishing a career, Xiao Fei, you come too Answer and answer, 'Zi said: Those who know are not as good as those who are good, and those who are good are not as good as those who are happy.' What do you mean?"

"Confucius said: 'Those who know how to study are not as good as those who like to learn, and those who like to learn are not as good as those who enjoy learning.'" Ye Xiaofei is two years younger than Ye Xiaoyun. , has followed Ye Chongtian to study medicine since childhood, and is ready to take over the family business.

"Well, it's okay." Ye Chongtian's face was obviously satisfied, but he didn't praise his son, "'Zi said: There are people in Nanzhong who said:'People are immutable, so you can't be a witch doctor.' Good husband. "If you don't perpetuate your virtue, you may inherit your shame." The Master said, "It's just not occupying it." "What do you mean?"

Ye Zhongtian looked at Ye Xiaofei expectantly. Ye Xiaoyun planned to have his son take the lead after he finished the school exams. After all, he is the eldest son of the eldest son and the head of the Ye family. If the son he taught is not as good as the second wife Isn't it embarrassing?
But Ye Xiaofei didn't give his father this face, so he stammered and couldn't answer at this time, "Confucius said, if the southerners lack virtue, don't be a witch doctor, don't, don't..."

Ye Chongtian's face was a bit gloomy, the second master looked at Ye Xiaofei calmly, Ye Jiangshi's mouth curled into a smile, Ye Zhangshi looked at his son anxiously, "Xiao Fei, tell me quickly!"

"Xiao Fei is only 13 years old, it's okay if you don't know, go back and study your homework carefully, how can the people of our Ye family not understand what is medical ethics?" The old lady sat on the main seat and said slowly, seemingly ending for Ye Xiaofei , In fact, these words are an invisible thorn, piercing the heart of the Dafang people fiercely!

"The Master said: There have been people in South China who said: 'People have no permanence, so you cannot be a witch doctor.' A good man. 'If you don't persevere in your virtue, you may inherit your shame." Southerners say that if you lack the virtues of eternity, you should not be a wizard or a doctor, that is to say, for the profession of gods and people, you must have the virtues shown in the hexagram of eternity.”

Everyone looked at the source of the voice, but it was Ye Yunshui who had been standing behind Mrs. Ye Zhang. The voice was like a gurgling stream, gentle and soft, making people sound very warm.

All the eyes of the family focused on Ye Yunshui, Ye Yunshui blessed, "My daughter is talking too much."

"Witch doctors have always been about monsters, power, chaos, and gods. Why?" Ye Chongtian's eyes flashed with anticipation, and he couldn't wait to find the place to ask again, but he was afraid that Ye Yunshui would not be able to answer. Just add a sentence, "This is always a question that literati have been debating endlessly, just say your opinion."

"Yes, others think that my daughter doesn't know, but according to my daughter's understanding, Confucius here did not regard witch doctors as monsters, power, chaos, or gods, but expressed his own respect for health and life. The "constant" mentioned in the article is the real root of what the sage said about medical ethics." Ye Yunshui's answer was simple, "My daughter is talking nonsense."

"Young lady is self-effacing." The second master took the initiative to speak up and looked at Ye Yunshui with admiration, "Although this sentence has always been controversial among literati, the young lady has revealed the fundamentals of medical ethics, that is Perseverance, the perseverance to save lives and heal the wounded, the perseverance to learn endlessly! The eldest brother and sister-in-law have raised a good daughter, and the second brother congratulates you!"

Ye Chongtian was full of smiles, obviously very satisfied with Ye Yunshui's performance, "I praised her, but it's just that Yunshui liked reading since she was a child, so she allowed her to build a small study room by herself. I thought she was just a whim, but didn't." Thinking about it, I really learned something."

Ye Yunshui just smiled and didn't speak, Ye Xiaoyun looked at her thoughtfully, while Ye Xiaofei's gaze was complicated, the other little ones didn't spend much time in it, Ye Yunshui could still feel Ye Qianru's displeased gaze , Ye Yunshui turned her head and looked at her, Ye Qianruo really thought that Ye Yunshui was deliberately provoking, and sarcastically said like a lit firecracker, "Yes, the eldest sister is so talented, she was punished by the palace nurse every day to copy "Female Training", "Female Ring"!"

Ye Chongtian's face turned cold, but the second master's family remained silent. Ye Zhang turned her head and gave Ye Qianru a look, but she didn't give Ye Yunshui a good look, "You were punished by the palace nurse again? How did you learn it? I Going back to your mother’s house and asking the palace maid to teach you, why? You fooled the old lady and parents like money? Is this filial piety? As the eldest son of the Ye family Girl, you should understand how your words and deeds will affect your younger brothers and sisters, how can you be so willful?" Ye Zhang obviously felt that Ye Yunshui stole the limelight from her son, but she didn't blame Ye Xiaofei for learning by herself. of imprecise.

Ye Yunshui still had a smile on his face, "Mother taught me that."

Mrs. Ye Zhang would never stop when she got the chance, "If you have the time to learn how to run a family, and read less useless books, can you eat it? A woman's lack of talent is virtue. Your "Women's Training" , "The Female Ring" has been copied a hundred times, but you still don't understand this truth?"

"Yes." Ye Yunshui still responded with lowered eyebrows.

Mrs. Ye Zhang wanted to say something again, but was held back by Ye Zhongtian's cold eyes, "What's wrong with studying? How can the Ye family's daughter be an illiterate fool? What kind of woman is virtuous without talent, how can she be virtuous without talent? This Don't talk about it later."

Ye Zhangshi was startled, looked at Ye Chongtian blankly, and then stopped talking. Although she was annoyed in her heart, she did not dare to confront Ye Chongtian openly.

"In the future, you can go to my study to get any books you want to read. Cherish and love books, and keep them carefully." Ye Zhongtian said to Ye Yunshui after a long while, and Ye Yunshui immediately thanked him. Ye Zhang's face became even colder. She said, "What is talented but not talented? A good girl of my Ye family is a good girl who has both ability and political integrity. Okay, let someone set up a meal. It's past meal time. Don't starve the children to death."

Ye Yunshui looked at the old lady and smiled inwardly. She would always use food to divert everyone's attention at critical moments. In fact, this old lady is the most shrewd person, and the two words the old lady said before were obviously beating Ye Zhang.

"Exactly, after the meal, I have to report to the eldest brother on the recent market of medicinal materials." The second master echoed from the side.

"You can make up your own mind about these matters. You don't need to ask me everything. You have done a good job these years." Ye Zhongtian was full of airs like that elder brother.

The second master quickly refused, "I'm only suitable for running errands and doing things, and I have to make decisions on this matter." Ye Jiangshi's face was not very good-looking.

Ye Zhongtian didn't shirk, and nodded in response.

Everyone ate another meal that was neither salty nor light. Mrs. Ye Zhang deliberately made it difficult for Ye Yunshui to serve the old lady for dinner, but the old lady didn't show her that face, and asked Ye Yunshui to sit next to her and just use it for herself. Mrs. Ye Zhang held back One breath but helpless.

Ye Zhang's meal was very uncomfortable, and she really didn't understand when Ye Yunshui was so praised by Ye Zhongtian?Ye Yunshui never followed Ye Chongtian's words before, and often spoke in opposition, but now?This little hoof has followed the rules in everything since he came back from the temple, even if he deliberately provoked her, he was never angry or angry, as if he had changed himself, Ye Zhang was a little uncertain for a while, but he only regarded Ye Yunshui as someone I did it on purpose, I only regret that I didn't seize the right opportunity to teach her a lesson.

After dinner, Mrs. Ye Zhang took people back to the lotus garden, and it was not for a while to find faults, but Ye Yunshui returned to the Jingsi residence with satisfaction, and she did it on purpose today.

Thinking of Ye Zhang's sullen face, Ye Chongtian's admiration, the second master's searching gaze, the brothers' astonishment, Ye Qianru's jealousy, and the old lady's joy, Ye Yunshui just moved the corners of his mouth slightly,
Ye Yunshui's purpose is very simple, she is to ease the relationship between father and daughter with Ye Chongtian, no matter whether she lives in the mansion or married, Ye Chongtian is her guarantee, even if Ye Yunshui doesn't want to, she can't obliterate the importance of her mother's support to a girl , so this is something she has to do, and she has seen the things in the mansion these days. Ye Chongtian, even Ye Zhang didn't dare to touch Ye Chongtian's Ni Lin when he was angry.

A person who can inherit the five generations of officials and businessmen, and is in his thirties and holds the position of fourth-rank doctor in the Imperial Hospital can never be a simple person, so Ye Yunshui has already spotted Ye Chongtian's thick legs, and there are only Ye Chongtian and her in this mansion. Her blood relationship is the closest, even though Ye Yunshui is dissatisfied with him, she has to admit that there are only countless benefits for her to please Ye Zhongtian.

But now it is the sixteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, and it is less than a month before she gets married. Unless Ye Zhang catches a proper opportunity, no matter how resentful she is, she will not dare to control herself too much at this time. Hanging himself once was not in vain. Although Ye Zhang was mean, he didn't want to get the notoriety of forcing his daughter to death.

Ye Yunshui lay on the bed at night and looked at the ceiling. She finally breathed a sigh of relief and muttered to herself, "The first step has been taken, and everything will be fine!"

(End of this chapter)