The Lucky Farm Girl-Chapter 46 - Hope at First Sight_1
Chapter 46: Chapter 46 Hope at First Sight_1
Chapter 46 -46 Hope at First Sight_1
Taking a sip of tea, Doctor Luo spoke encouraging words with a face that radiated sternness and pride.
Yang Cheng’an listened attentively to his master’s teachings. Though he was still young, his features were handsome and gentle, his expression humble and respectful, his gaze clear and bright, and his posture upright. Dressed in a light blue garment embroidered with Mu Zhu, he looked handsome and distinguished.
The guests present couldn’t help but nod and praise him; no wonder Doctor Luo had taken the boy as his disciple – at such a young age, he already displayed a composure and elegance far beyond his years.
Hearing the praise from those around them, the village head and Lizheng and their spouses, as well as the Yang family, all appeared satisfied and proud.
Yang Mengchen’s lips curled into a proud smile, though her eyes gradually moistened.
As long as her family was happy and her brothers successful, she would have no regrets in this lifetime.
Coming up quietly to Yang Mengchen’s side, Nangong Lingfei remarked in a voice that only she could hear, “I deeply respect and envy Ms. Yang for her dedication to her family.”
The Luo family held a significant position in Dong Chu Country, and Uncle Shi was renowned worldwide for his medical skills – who would dare underestimate Yang Cheng’an in the future?
Thinking of his good fortune, Nangong Lingfei couldn’t help but think, why didn’t he have someone who was wholly dedicated to him, just like how she strategizes for her brother?
Looking at the close-knit Yang family and then thinking about his own so-called family members, who were constantly fighting over fame and fortune, Nangong Lingfei felt a genuine sense of loathing and fatigue, yet he was also helpless to change it.
Sensing the unusual tone in Nangong Lingfei’s voice, Yang Mengchen simply smiled without saying a word.
“Are you satisfied with my gift, Ms. Yang?” Not dwelling on the inevitable, Nangong Lingfei changed the subject.
Yang Mengchen nodded, “In due time, I will return a generous gift to Young Master Nangong.” She was someone who least liked to be indebted to others; since Nangong Lingfei had given Seventh Brother a valuable medical book, she naturally intended to reciprocate.
“Then I shall look forward to it,” Nangong Lingfei’s eyes sparkled with anticipation. He was eager to see what sort of generous gift Ms. Yang would offer in return.
After the ceremony concluded, Doctor Luo purposefully took Yang Cheng’an to mingle with the guests, seizing the opportunity to introduce him to these influential figures.
Meanwhile, Yang Mengchen invited the female guests to dine in the garden.
In the quiet and elegant garden, a row of long screens stood side by side in the center, forming a lengthy boundary line that neatly divided the garden into two areas for male and female guests.
Within both sections, three long tables were placed, laden with various delicious dishes, exquisite desserts, nourishing soups, and fine wines.
Underneath the tables were rows of low cupboards, within which stacked piles of clean bowls, plates, soup spoons, and chopsticks were neatly arranged.
Beneath the green trees and beside the flower beds, small tables and chairs were set up where guests could enjoy the savory dishes while admiring the picturesque scenery, adding a special charm to the unique banquet that received endless praise.
After personally preparing an assortment of dishes for the three grandmothers, two aunts, her mother, and Lady Xiao, Yang Mengchen then led the maids on a patrol to promptly attend to any needs of the guests.
Lady Xiao, touched that Yang Mengchen treated her as one of her own family members and not out of pretense to gain favor, gratefully said to Madam Yang Zhou and the others, “You are truly blessed to have such a smart, capable, elegant, and graceful granddaughter, niece, and daughter. Even I am envious!”
“Thank you for the compliments, Lady Xiao. Ms. Xiao is the one blessed with beauty and intelligence,” they replied.
The individuals had never had close contact with the wife of an official before, so it was inevitable they felt a bit constrained. Hearing what the County Magistrate’s wife said, the four members of mother and daughter-in-law Yang Zhou were flattered.
“Ms. Yang has a broad and generous heart, Xuexue still has much to learn from Ms. Yang.”
Watching her daughter, who was beaming with joy by Yang Mengchen’s side, Lady Xiao’s eyes carried tenderness, but the corners of her lips betrayed a hint of bitter sweetness.
Her husband was a common son, and she was a merchant’s daughter; naturally, her father-in-law and the principal wife didn’t favor the couple, especially after she gave birth to Xiao Wanxue and couldn’t produce further offspring, their disdain grew, and even Wanxue was always bullied by her cousins.
Thankfully, although her husband was filial, he loved their mother and daughter even more. No matter how much his father and principal wife pressured him, he refused to take a concubine and resolutely took them to Yongchang County to become the County Magistrate, which made their lives somewhat better.
But she didn’t have a son by birthright, so even though the other ladies outwardly fawned over her, they looked down on her behind her back. Wanxue also lived oppressively and with grievances. She felt deeply guilty and helpless as it was the first time, after so many years, that she had seen Wanxue so happy and joyful, all thanks to Yang Mengchen.
Madam Liu Zhou heartily broke the ice: “Both are good children, and we are blessed to have them.”
Lady Xiao smiled and nodded in agreement.
“Sister Mengchen, you truly are intelligent and capable!” Having taken a liking to Yang Mengchen, Xiao Wanxue had long since changed how she addressed her, and seeing how she organized everything so methodically, she couldn’t help but admire and like her sincerely.
Yang Mengchen smiled and said, “Sister Wanxue overpraises me. This is all thanks to the maids and the house servants. I am just overseeing a little.”
The two laughed and chatted amiably. Although it was their first meeting, their relationship grew increasingly intimate and harmonious.
Seeing the joy that came from the depths of her young mistress’s heart, Zi Jin, Xiao Wanxue’s personal maid, was overcome with gratitude toward Yang Mengchen.
Her young mistress was born into an aristocratic family, but she had always been unhappy and often bullied. Except for the occasional smile in front of her lord father and lady mother, she was usually quite silent.
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Now, with Ms. Yang treating her like a sister, Zi Jin believed that with Ms. Yang’s company and consolation, her young mistress would eventually let go of her sorrows and smile more frequently.
Returning to Madam Yang Zhou and the others, Yang Mengchen noticed Lady Xiao seemed somewhat weary, so after instructing her family members briefly, she led Lady Xiao and Xiao Wanxue, along with their sister maids, to a side room.
“Lady Xiao, I see you look a little pale. May I take your pulse?” Yang Mengchen asked candidly.
She had noticed, even with careful dressing, Lady Xiao couldn’t hide a hint of sickness.
Lady Xiao, gentle and loving, Xiao Wanxue being the first to speak in her defense and having hit it off with her on first meeting, was the reason Yang Mengchen wished to diagnose and treat her, as a small token of gratitude.
“Sister Mengchen knows medical skill?” Xiao Wanxue looked at Yang Mengchen with surprise, and seeing her nod subtly, she eagerly turned to her mother, “Mother, would you let Sister Mengchen examine you, please?”
Her mother had been taking medicine for years without seeing improvement, and both her father and she were worried. Even if Sister Mengchen might not be able to cure her mother, wasn’t there still a glimmer of hope?
Lady Xiao was quite surprised; she had been careful to disguise her condition, and yet Yang Mengchen had seen through her facade in an instant, illustrating her true medical ability, but Xiao still hesitated.
She had been fundamentally harmed giving birth to Wanxue and was further weakened by the sneers and taunts from her principal wife and sisters-in-law during her lying-in period, leading to her frail health.
Over the years, she had consulted many doctors and taken many remedies without improvement. Even Doctor Luo had shaken his head, unable to help her. Could Yang Mengchen really have a way to cure her?
