Chapter 473 - Chapter 473: The Medical Volunteer Team

Chapter 473: The Medical Volunteer Team

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Yuan Hongjun wanted to know her preferences. What was he up to?

Fan Yuru had only met Yuan Hongjun a few times at palace banquets and never privately. Her impression of him was of a wandering doctor with excellent medical skills, but not much else.

“I’m a girl and not even that familiar with him. How can I ask him for help?”

“I can go talk to him for you,” offered Fan Jingxu, setting a condition. “But only if you give me the short sword our eldest sister gave you.” The sword was a masterpiece from a renowned maker, coveted by many.

Fan Yuru pinched Fan Jingxu’s arm, “So you’ve been waiting for this!”

“That’s my condition. Take it or leave it.”

“Do you think it’ll work?”

“Don’t underestimate me. With me taking action, it’s sure to succeed.”

“What will you say to him?” Fan Yuru had the intention to compromise. As long as she could leave the capital, she could make a little sacrifice.

Fan Jingxu’s eyes twinkled slyly, “Tell him to organize a medical volunteer team to Shuiyun County in the name of charity. You can join openly and earn a good reputation.”

In the Daling Dynasty, charitable deeds were highly esteemed. With Fan Yuru’s status, participating in a medical volunteer team would reflect positively on her, seen as a noble act of putting aside her status for the good of the country and the people.

“That’s a great idea!” Fan Yuru urged, “Then go quickly, the food festival starts in two days, and we’re short on time.”

“And the sword…”

“After the matter is settled, I’ll give it to you.”

“Deal,” said Fan Jingxu, pleased, and went off to find Yuan Hongjun.

At the Yuan Residence.

Yuan Hongjun had planned to return for Chu Xuhua’s wedding, but his grandfather forbade him to leave until his own marriage was arranged. His parents agreed, so he was restricted from traveling.

Speaking of marriage, he thought of what Chu Qingzhi had told him, so he decided to find out more about Fan Yuru. This was why Fan Jingxu said that Yuan Hongjun had asked about Fan Yuru’s preferences.

But knowing her preferences was one thing. Without personal interaction, who knew if they would be compatible?

In families like theirs, once an engagement was set, it was almost impossible to break.

“Sigh…” Yuan Hongjun sighed for the ninety-ninth time. He wasn’t against marrying but disliked the idea of marrying a stranger. What to do?

A maid approached, bowing, “Young Master Hongjun, Young Master Jingxu is here.”

Yuan Hongjun pursed his lips and thought for a moment. “Invite him in.”

Yuan Hongjun and Fan Jingxu were classmates when they were young. They could be considered to have grown up together. When they grew up, they had their own ambitions, but they would always meet a few times a year. Their relationship was not bad.

Led by the maid, Fan Jingxu arrived. “Young Master Jingxu, please sit.”

Yuan Hongjun waved at the maid. “You can leave first.”

Fan Jingxu didn’t stand on ceremony and sat in front of Yuan Hongjun. “Look at your sad face. What happened?”

“Sigh…” Yuan Hongjun poured tea for Fan Jingxu. “I encountered the same thing as you.”

Fan Jingxu perked up, “So, are you going to compromise or resist?”

Yuan Hongjun played with the teapot lid listlessly, “I don’t know.”

Fan Jingxu lifted his chin, “How about I give you a suggestion?”

Yuan Hongjun looked up with bright eyes. “Do you have a good idea?”

Fan Jingxu whispered, “Go to Shuiyun County under the guise of a medical volunteer trip. Take my second sister with you. Didn’t you say you don’t want to marry a stranger? This way, you can get to know each other.”

Yuan Hongjun’s eyes brightened at the idea; it was a good way to get to know Fan Yuru without making it embarrassing. “Does your sister agree?”

Fan Jingxu drank his tea in one gulp, “She’s the one who sent me.”

The girl seemed quite bold! Yuan Hongjun felt a spark of interest. After pondering briefly, he agreed, “I’ll arrange it.”

The Imperial Medical Hospital issued a notice, “By the emperor’s compassion, Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang will lead a medical volunteer team to provide free medical services to the impoverished. Participation is voluntary for both men and women…”

Yuan Hongjun deliberately involved Bao Linjiang, knowing their joint request would likely be granted by the emperor.

Fan Yuru was the first to sign up. After some thought, she also registered Rong Shiyu.

They were each other’s opponents, and they knew each other the best. Rong Shiyu must also want to leave the capital.

Rong Shiyu, probably wanting to leave the capital, accepted and thanked Fan Yuru with a lavish meal.

Ever since the two girls reconciled, the circle of the noble young ladies in the capital had become extremely harmonious.

However, their participation was strongly opposed by General Fan and the Prime Minister, who believed young ladies should stay secluded.

The two girls were smart enough to mention the empress.

Back then, the empress had even gone to the battlefield. She was the role model of all the women in the Daling Dynasty.

After some struggles, the medical volunteer team finally left the capital.

The team, led by Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang, included four newly promoted Imperial physicians, four girls, four civilian men skilled in medicine, some medical apprentices, and guards.

Leaving the capital, they headed straight for Shuiyun County.

At Guangxi Garden.

A courier delivered a letter to Chu Qingzhi.

Unfolding the letter and reading it, Chu Qingzhi couldn’t help but smile. Her two disciples had cleverly lured the capital’s two most prominent ladies out.

She handed the letter to Tang Jinghong.

Tang Jinghong chuckled after reading it, imagining the disgruntled faces of General Fan and the Prime Minister.

He then received a letter from General Fan, asking him to look after Fan Yuru and ensure she wasn’t bullied.

Poor father, his heart must be breaking.

Rong Shiyu was the Prime Minister’s daughter. She was usually doted on. Now that she had left the capital, the Prime Minister could not sleep well. He had arranged for many people to protect her in secret, so much so that even a mosquito could not bite her.

No matter what, in the evening, the volunteer medical team arrived in Shuiyun County.

The county magistrate had also received the news and had already arranged for someone to prepare a residence for the volunteer medical team and personally come to the gate to welcome them.

Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang brought people to the residence arranged by the county magistrate.

The residence arranged by the county magistrate was in the mansion beside the government office. This was the residence of a rich family. It was very luxurious.

“Where are you going?” Fan Yuru came out to familiarize herself with the environment. She didn’t expect to see Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang walking

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