Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times

Chapter 489: Chapter 347: Life’s joys should be fully embraced

Gu Changsheng finished speaking and, feeling very good, headed downstairs, leaving Zhou Mu behind.

Zhou Mu watched helplessly as her figure disappeared on the staircase and shook his head with a smile. His little woman, always so carefree and content with the status quo!

Thinking of something, Zhou Mu’s brows slightly furrowed. He took a deep look in the direction Gu Changsheng had gone, and then swiftly left!

And Gu Changsheng was indeed very happy!

That damned Huo Shuixian and Yhan Qinrui almost turned their bickering into a matching game, and now they were both seriously injured!

Were her peaceful days not just around the corner?

In life, what could be more delightful than seeing one’s rivals in misery?

Therefore, when Gu Changsheng said there’d be more dishes, there would be more dishes!

Butcher Wang and his wife pushed a whole cartload of fresh pork into the Gu Residence, sweating profusely as they helped carry it inside.

”Miss Dong, what’s happening here? I didn’t hear that Lady Changsheng was hosting guests. Why is so much pork being brought in?” Wang’s wife, carrying a bucket of pig liver, followed behind Dong Lei and couldn’t help asking curiously, ”The weather is cold now, but after all, this freshly slaughtered pork will spoil if it’s not eaten quickly!”

Lady Changsheng was their Wang family’s lifesaver! She also took good care of their family business, never skimping on payment for the meat!

Butcher Wang and his wife were deeply grateful to Lady Changsheng, almost to the point of venerating her!

”I don’t know either! My wife is in such a good mood today, she said she wants to host a banquet for the doctors in the residence; we just need to make sure the feast is prepared!” Dong Lei, carrying two pork ribs, replied with a confused look.

Hearing this, Butcher Wang quickly nodded, ”That makes sense! As long as we take care of our responsibilities! This is freshly slaughtered pork, perfectly fresh. There’s also some pig’s blood that my wife just boiled in the cart. Didn’t Lady Changsheng say the other day she wanted to ’cleanse her stomach’ with this after all the rich food recently? I made sure to bring it!”

At these words, Dong Lei nodded happily.

”But pig’s blood really isn’t something presentable for a banquet. Since Lady Changsheng is hosting guests today, let’s set it aside and use it tomorrow!” Butcher Wang said as he turned to go back outside.

”Rest assured! I can make wonders even with the offal, let alone pig’s blood. The lady has already taught me how to prepare it. Just bring it here with confidence!” Dong Lei patted her chest with self-assurance.

She was the unparalleled head kitchen maid of the residence, after all!

You have to believe in her, Dong Lei! She was a very useful person indeed!

Butcher Wang heard this, nodded, and continued moving the pork.

”Sister-in-law Wang, the young lads in the residence have already placed the vegetable order. Uncle Song isn’t at home, and I can’t leave the preparations for dinner, so I’ll have to trouble you and Big Brother Wang to stop by later and keep an eye on things for me!” Dong Lei said while tossing the delivered pork into a large tub of water, then she turned to Wang’s wife, who was helping out.

Wang’s wife gave Dong Lei a sidelong glance and replied, ”What are you talking about, Miss Dong? There’s no trouble at all! Look, it’s getting dark, and there’s no more business at the meat stalls. With my mother-in-law looking after the kids, my husband and I can easily lend a hand!”

Upon hearing this, Dong Lei quickly nodded with a cheerful smile and went back to her busywork.

The family was harmonious and joyful. Gu Changsheng again visited Tan Nv to check on her, ensuring she was gradually improving before returning to her own Cool Breeze Tower to visit another patient, Borjigin Nian!

Borjigin Nian was lying in bed, bored, playing with her braids. Seeing Gu Changsheng enter, she just glanced at her, snorted, and turned her head aside, ignoring her!

”Oh! Who has upset our little princess? Tell me, and I’ll flay them alive!” Gu Changsheng sat beside the bed, checked Borjigin Nian’s condition, and began speaking in jest.

Borjigin Nian immediately turned around upon hearing this and pointed accusingly at Gu Changsheng, her finger fiery red with blame, ”It’s you!”

”Uh...” Although it was a rhetorical question, being so openly named left Gu Changsheng at a loss for words.

”I heard you were fighting at the gate this morning! How could you leave me out of such fun? Are you even my friend?” Borjigin Nian said indignantly, pouting.

If it weren’t for someone taking care of her accidentally spilling the beans, she wouldn’t have even known!

To miss out on such fun!

Gu Changsheng heard this and sheepishly touched her nose, muttering, ”I’d rather not have you for a friend, actually...”

What kind of friend was this? She was practically an ancestor, so difficult to please!

”Gu Changsheng, what did you say?” Even with her injuries not fully healed, Borjigin Nian’s hearing was as sharp as ever. She immediately became furious at the remark.

Gu Changsheng, seeing this, quickly raised her hands in surrender and pushed her back onto the bed, ”I didn’t say anything! I didn’t say anything! You’re still injured, right? How could I let you go out and fight?”

”You need to heal properly now so you can fight better later, understand?”

As Gu Changsheng spoke, he placed his hand on Borjigin Nian’s pulse—this child was like a pliant donkey!

You can only stroke her fur in the right direction!

When Borjigin Nian heard this, she indeed became much more obedient, but still looked at Gu Changsheng with an angry expression, ”It’s bad enough you won’t let me fight, but why are you hosting a feast while I’m sick? How can I go out and enjoy it like this?”

While she spoke, Borjigin Nian pointed to her bandaged shoulder, ”You’re so unkind! I’m still ill, yet you have the mood to receive guests! It’s torture for me to crave the feast without being able to enjoy it!”

Upon hearing this, the corners of Gu Changsheng’s mouth twitched, he withdrew his hand reassuringly, and stared at her, ”Look, you’re a princess, after all. Can we be a bit more dignified? As a princess, what delicacies haven’t you tasted? Are the simple and bland dishes of my residence really so appealing to you?”

Damn, what, did a starving ghost reincarnate, craving a feast like this?

It’s such a damned loss of face for the Northern Mongolian!

How would the cattle and sheep of Northern Mongolia feel!

”That’s different! The meals prepared by the kitchen maid Xiao Leizi must be delicious!” When Borjigin Nian thought of the food cooked by Dong Lei, she couldn’t help but swallow her saliva, ”Gosh! I’ve been eating vegetarian porridge for several days now, Gu Changsheng, you must let me have some meat dishes!”

”No way!” Gu Changsheng immediately and decisively refused upon hearing this, ”You’re still sick right now, it’s not good to eat too many greasy, rich foods, there’s no room for negotiation!”

”Ah ah ah ah!” Upon hearing this, Borjigin Nian buried her head in the quilts, wailing incessantly, ”All of you bully me! My senior brother bullies me, and now you too! It’s like you’re conspiring together, ganging up on me!”

”I don’t care! I want to eat meat! I want to eat braised beef brisket! I want to eat roast lamb leg!”

”You won’t get any of it!” Gu Changsheng said with infinite regret, patting her consolingly, ”Behave, when your wound is healed, I’ll have Xiao Leizi cook you all sorts of delicacies every day to satisfy your cravings!”

”But it’s hard to just watch you all enjoy the feast while I’m here craving!” Borjigin Nian poked her head out of the quilt, her tone woeful.

Gu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, cunningly smiling, ”Don’t worry, someone else is in the same boat as you, craving but unable to indulge!”

”Really?” Hearing that someone else was sharing her suffering, Borjigin Nian felt much more balanced. She quickly asked, ”Who else is as miserable as me? Having to look but not eat?”

”My son!” Gu Changsheng said, feigning innocence as he shrugged, ”You haven’t met my son, have you? Didn’t he run away from home a few days ago? The reason I ended up running into you was because I went to the Cool Breeze Bright Moon Tower to look for him. He returned today, and I’ve punished him—no food for him if he doesn’t clean the Bright Moon Tower spotlessly!”

Upon hearing this, Borjigin Nian couldn’t help but pout, ”In the world, there’s actually as heartless a mother as you, the Bright Moon Tower is four stories high! Even with two people, it would take a whole day to clean!”

Gu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, ”How else would it be a punishment? Alright, alright, in a while I’ll call the little guy over to keep you company. His name is Gu Ze, with the nickname Yaoyao, which I chose!”

Borjigin Nian saw her smug look and turned her head away, unable to bear the sight.

”You two can empathize with each other’s plight—surely you’ll have lots to talk about. Remember to check his recitations when he comes over! You can’t let him neglect his studies!” Gu Changsheng patted Borjigin Nian, earnestly admonishing her.

Upon hearing this, Borjigin Nian pulled a face, turned her head back, and pointed at herself incredulously, ”Are you sure, you want me to check your son’s recitations? I’m Mongolian! Not Han!

The thought of all those scholarly texts made Borjigin Nian want to bang her head against a wall! You might as well kill her quickly rather than making her check on a child’s recitations!

”Nian, I believe in your literary expertise, you’re definitely up to the task of handling my troublesome son! Who else but you can shoulder this glorious mission? I leave it to you, ha!” Gu Changsheng carried on speaking and didn’t even give Borjigin Nian a chance to retort before turning on her heel and fleeing.

Damn, that ancestor Borjigin Nian is even more troublesome! Just perfect for pairing up with her little rascal!

Gu Changsheng left the Bright Moon Tower and immediately sent Si Xi to rescue the little guy who was immersed in his painful punishment.

She believed that her son, eager to escape the dreary fate of cleaning, would be more than willing to come and keep Borjigin Nian company!

Let her universally beloved little guy deal with the difficult and stubborn Borjigin Nian!

She damn well didn’t care anymore!

Gu Changsheng suddenly felt in an excellent mood, went to the Book Tower to pay a visit to her foster father as usual, and was invariably declined. Gu Changsheng didn’t take it to heart. As evening approached and she estimated the time, she enjoyed the scenery while walking toward the dining hall.

Uncle Song had sent a message saying the first batch of Private Iron and saltpeter had just arrived at the mountain, and the second batch had reached the Liuzhou Region; he was taking people to collect the goods and might be delayed for a few days before returning.

Over this period, Uncle Song had been quite reliable in his work, and Gu Changsheng was rather reassured!

With the Private Iron and saltpeter, they could start on the Baili Mountain’s small arsenal!

As Gu Changsheng planned a trip to Baili Mountain in a few days, she continued walking forward...