Chapter 260: She Can Walk Now

Chapter 260: She Can Walk Now

Su Youyue had grown accustomed to the novel terms used by Doctor Ji. When she mentioned "boyfriend," Su Youyue knew she was talking about Xie Yuan.

But is Xie Yuan really that young?

Except for his age, there's nothing small about him...

He's quite a big guy.

"Wen City has complex power dynamics; he won't be back anytime soon," Su Youyue replied.

Hearing this, Ji Qingyan joked, "It seems you're less important to him than official business."

Su Youyue shook her head seriously. "That's not just official business; it's the lives of the people in Wen City. The bandits there are vicious and brutal. Every day they remain unresolved means more lives lost. I hope he stays longer to ensure everything is settled properly."

She wrote this in her letters to Xie Yuan, reminding him to take care and look after the people of Wen City.

Every time she read his replies agreeing with her, her heart filled with joy.

Ji Qingyan fell silent for a moment before softly saying, "You're right."

Ordinary people everywhere suffer. Though she felt no particular attachment to this era, she chose not to retreat into seclusion but to continue practicing medicine here to save lives.

Some might find it laughable, but everyone should have noble ideals, independent personalities, and their own realm, regardless of how they live.

Even if someone chooses to live quietly, that too is an ideal.

However, neither she nor Miss Su shared such simple aspirations.

Initially, Ji Qingyan held some disdain for these ancient customs.

What she should do is never show contempt.

"Fine, starting tomorrow, you'll study medicine with me. But you must continue memorizing that book. I'll test you periodically, and if you fail, I'll expel you from my tutelage."

With those words, Ji Qingyan left.

At first, Su Youyue didn't understand, but soon realized her words might have moved Doctor Ji.

Jin'er remained puzzled, wondering why Doctor Ji suddenly changed her mind about teaching them medicine when they were discussing Xie Yuan and Wen City.

Despite her confusion, Jin'er's round cheeks soon broke into a wide smile. "Miss, Doctor Ji agreed to take us as her disciples! How wonderful!"

Both mistress and servant rejoiced, and Chunya, who had been watching, joined in their happiness.

In Chunya's view, Miss Youyue needn't worry about practicing medicine in the future, as the Great Shen Dynasty was relatively open-minded. Although female doctors were few, ordinary people respected them for their skills.

Especially women, who sometimes preferred female doctors due to certain medical taboos.

Chunya knew that decades ago, the Great Shen Dynasty wasn't so progressive. It was said that the First Lady of the Capital, renowned for her exceptional medical skills and literary talent, had elevated the status of women, making society more open.

Women's status improved largely due to talented and capable women who advocated for equality. If all women were content with a limited life, they would be increasingly constrained by societal norms.

Legend had it that thousands of years ago, there was even a female emperor, under whose rule women enjoyed higher status.

Chunya's thoughts lingered in her mind, and she would never adhere to outdated doctrines in future discussions.

During Su Youyue's medical studies, Xiao Feiyang visited the Su residence as often as before. Seeing Su Youyue's dedication, Xiao Feiyang also began studying earnestly for her dream of becoming a female official.

The family at Jinghai Hou Mansion marveled at Su Youyue's ability to make Xiao Feiyang focus on her studies.

Xiao Feiyang blushed repeatedly, chasing away her teasing brothers.

Xiao Silang, however, asked more questions about the Su residence, though Xiao Feiyang didn't think much of it since he didn't pry further.

The seven days passed quickly. Su Youyue and Jin'er studied medicine with Doctor Ji, but Jin'er's temperament made it hard for her to concentrate, lagging behind Su Youyue in progress.

Fortunately, Ji Qingyan only had two disciples, so dividing them into different classes wasn't difficult. She taught Jin'er surgery separately and postponed advanced Chinese medicine lessons until she was ready.

On the seventh day, Ji Qingyan arrived earlier than usual.

Su Youyue and the maids woke up even earlier, knowing today was the day Su Youyue could attempt walking for the first time.

"Doctor Ji, what should I do? Are there any precautions?"

"Doctor Ji, should we support our Miss?"

"Doctor Ji..."

The girls chattered incessantly, almost driving Ji Qingyan mad. She yelled, "Quiet down and listen!"

In a few short sentences, she answered their questions, though she told them not to be overly cautious. Still, Jin'er and Chunya treated Su Youyue like a baby learning to walk, being extremely careful.

Seeing them practically carrying Su Youyue, Ji Qingyan couldn't help but shout, "You might as well carry her yourselves!"

The maids relaxed a bit, and Su Youyue took a few wobbly steps, realizing her legs no longer hurt. She grew bolder, and the maids struggled to keep up.

After walking half the courtyard, Su Youyue paused, slightly out of breath, while the maids gathered around, overjoyed.

"Miss, your legs can really walk now! Doctor Ji is truly amazing!"

"Miss, you walked such a long distance on your first try! Incredible!"

"Master and Madam will be so happy!"

Listening to the maids' excited chatter, Su Youyue felt tears of joy welling up in her eyes.

Her legs... Are they really healed?

She... Can walk again?

So it turns out that at the age of fifteen, she had a chance to completely heal her legs... But in her previous life, she spent over thirty years in a wheelchair, living as a cripple her entire life!

How tragic!

It turns out that outside the Lu Manor, the world is truly vast...

Without realizing it, Su Youyue's fingers began to tremble slightly, and her excited eyes were filled with tears.

Xie Yuan, I can walk now. Do you know?

Thank you. This life has given me all these unexpected surprises.