Everyone was stunned. No one had expected that Li Yue Shu's condition would be this.
Shen Wei looked at the person beside him, a surge of warmth rising in his heart.
Whether it was the matter of Madam Wei and her daughter, or the events in Hong Ning City, she had gone to great lengths. Yet, all she asked for in return was to fulfill the children's every wish.
Despite being four children with no blood relation, she had fulfilled all the responsibilities of a mother.
How could he have suspected her of harming the children before!
Wei Zi Miao looked at the woman before him, who exuded an air of mystery and seemed to know everything, his heart involuntarily skipping a beat.
He grew more and more curious. What secrets did this Madam Shen hold? Why did she give him the feeling that she knew everything?
Wei Zi Miao gently curved his lips and nodded without hesitation, "Alright, I agree."
When conversing with intelligent people, there was no need to ask too many why questions. In any case, this Madam Shen had been full of secrets from the start, so it wasn't strange for her to propose such a peculiar condition.
Thus, Wei Tong Hao, along with the newly hired guards, settled down in the village.
The villagers naturally welcomed them warmly, their attitude becoming even more enthusiastic upon hearing that he was Master Wei's father.
Wei Tong Hao was, however, slightly shocked, as mountain villages in such remote areas were typically quite insular.
With Wei Tong Hao's arrival, the village became exceptionally lively, especially every morning when the villagers stepped out of their homes to see him training with the Wei family's guards within the village.
Wei Tong Hao was a military general, and daily training had become a habit.
Surprisingly, Wei Ling also ran over to join them.
The little girl, far from being scared by the glinting cold steel, even reached out to touch it.
Seeing this, Wei Tong Hao was overjoyed and pulled Wei Ling to train with him.
Zi Miao had been frail since childhood, and not finding anyone to teach him martial arts had always been a regret in his heart. He never expected Ling Er to possess such talent; it truly felt like heaven had blessed them!
And so, at a tender age, Wei Ling began to practice martial arts under Wei Tong Hao.
When Shen Zhi Yu, returning from school, saw this scene, he immediately scampered over to join the training.
The little fellow was still not half the height of Wei Tong Hao, yet he wielded his practice weapon with remarkable skill.
Wei Tong Hao was utterly delighted. He, who was usually hot-tempered and impatient, began teaching the two children martial arts with great patience.
Upon learning that Shen Zhi Yu and Wei Ling were both practicing martial arts, Li Yue Shu paused for a moment but wasn't surprised.
After all, in the original story, both children were destined to become famous generals in the future, though they eventually became sworn enemies.
Now that Li Hu had become Wei Ling, and with the Wei family connection, Ling Er might even become A Yu's sister-in-law in the future. Perhaps A Yu's fate of dying by Ling Er's axe would be averted?
Although the current situation was vastly different from the original story's setting, Li Yue Shu still harbored some worries.
However, now was clearly not the time to dwell on such concerns.
After a period of recuperation, Li Yue Shu's injuries had healed, leaving only faintly visible scars.
With a little more time, she expected even these scars to disappear, thanks to the medicine given by Ji Mo Bai.
In her current condition, performing surgery on Liu Lan Lan's husband would be no problem.
Therefore, Li Yue Shu set a new date for the surgery.
This time, with no other matters to attend to, she left with everyone else.
Upon arriving at Heng De Pharmacy, Doctor Chen had already prepared the operating room.
Li Yue Shu produced three sets of surgical gowns and gave them to Doctor Chen and Ji Mo Bai respectively.
Doctor Chen was to assist her during the surgery, while Ji Mo Bai had been promised the opportunity to "observe" the entire surgical process.
Li Yue Shu led the two into the operating room, while the others waited outside.
For her, this was a simple minor surgery, but for the Liu family of three, the time felt exceptionally long.
As everyone waited outside, an elderly gentleman, dressed impeccably, entered the pharmacy.
The pharmacy boy immediately stepped forward, "Esteemed elder, is there anything I can help you with?"
The old man smiled kindly and took out a prescription from his embrace. "I'm here to get medicine."
The pharmacy boy took the prescription and looked it over. "Please wait a moment, sir. I'll get your medicine for you right away!"
The old man nodded with a faint smile and casually found a spot to sit, his gaze, however, surveying the pharmacy.
After a long search, he did not find the person he was looking for.
Could she be in the inner chambers?
The old man subtly assessed his surroundings and, seizing an unguarded moment, slipped into the inner chambers.
But after searching for a while, he still couldn't find the young girl he had seen last time.
Meanwhile, the operating room door, after a long wait, finally opened, and everyone immediately crowded around.
Li Yue Shu had changed out of her surgical attire. "The surgery was very successful. Once he wakes up, he should stay at the pharmacy for a few more days, and he will gradually recover."
Hearing this, Liu Lan Lan's anxiously held heart finally relaxed.
She excitedly grasped Li Yue Shu's hand, "Sister Yue Shu, thank you, thank you..."
Li Yue Shu smiled and shook her head. After giving a few simple instructions, she prepared to leave.
While the surgery was not difficult for her, she had been the sole person busy throughout the entire procedure, needing to explain everything to Ji Mo Bai. Doctor Chen could only offer limited assistance, thus her expenditure of energy was naturally greater.
Although Ji Mo Bai could not see, he sensed that her breathing was slightly uneven and proactively spoke, "Madam Shen, I would like to stay and discuss further with Doctor Chen. I won't be returning with you."
While Li Yue Shu had explained very thoroughly during the surgery, he had not been able to witness it firsthand, and some questions still needed to be asked of Doctor Chen.
Li Yue Shu nodded.
The Liu family needed to stay to look after the patient, Shen Ting Yi wanted to help at the pharmacy, and Man Xing needed to accompany Ji Mo Bai. Li Yue Shu, along with Shen Wei, Hong Dai, Wei Zi Miao, and a few Wei family guards, prepared to head back.
As the group emerged from the backyard, they encountered an elderly gentleman who was preparing to enter the backyard.
Their paths crossed, and both parties were momentarily taken aback.
The old man's eyes immediately fell upon Li Yue Shu and Hong Dai standing in the center, and Wei Zi Miao on the other side, a look of stunning brilliance appearing in his eyes.
He had not expected such beauty to be found in the small Tong Mu County!
Li Yue Shu looked at the kind and benevolent old man before her, a flicker of confusion in her eyes.
Why did she feel a strange, yet inexplicably familiar aura emanating from this old man?
At this moment, the pharmacy boy, holding several packets of medicine, ran over. "My apologies, esteemed sir. I was just preparing your medicine and didn't notice someone heading this way."
Li Yue Shu nodded and simply said, "It's alright."
Seeing this, the pharmacy boy quickly pulled the old man away. "Sir, this is the back courtyard of the pharmacy. Outsiders are not allowed to enter freely. Here is your medicine, all packaged for you."
The old man withdrew his gaze, smiled with a hint of embarrassment, but his heart stirred slightly.
The owner of Heng De Pharmacy? The legendary divine doctor of Tong Mu County, spoken of with such reverence?
This was rather interesting.
Perhaps it was the old man's exceedingly gentle demeanor that caused them to dismiss the encounter. They walked directly out of the pharmacy and drove away.
Unnoticed by anyone, the old man, who had already departed, now stood at the street corner, gazing thoughtfully at their retreating figures.
And at the old man's feet lay the medicine he had just purchased from Heng De Pharmacy, discarded like trash.