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nChapter 38

nChu Qingzhi returned to her room and started designing clothes. She planned to open a clothes shop as soon as possible and earn more money. After making enough money, she would repair the house and decorate the room to her liking. It was too uncomfortable to live in such a cramped room.

nChu Qingyue and Chu Qingning helped Li Qingyu clean up before walking in. They stood beside Chu Qingzhi and watched her design clothes.

nChu Qingzhi had already drawn the upper half of the dress and was now drawing the lower half.

nAfter looking at it for a while, Chu Qingning said, “Fifth Sister, I’ll go get the lamp. Your room is too dark. It will hurt your eyes.”

nChu Qingzhi nodded and was immersed in the drawing again.

nChu Qingyue quietly walked over to take the wooden board and wrote her name on it with charcoal. This was what Chu Qingzhi taught her when she gave her a name.

nChu Qingning quickly brought the lamp over and placed it on the other corner of the table. The room immediately lit up.

nShe turned to look at Chu Qingzhi. The orange light shone on Chu Qingzhi, and she seemed to be glowing.

nHer Fifth Sister seemed to be different from them. She seemed to be omnipotent.

nAfter watching for a while, she walked to Chu Qingyue’s side and watched her write.

nIn the afternoon, Chu QIngzhi said that she would teach her how to read. She had been looking forward to it.

n“Second Sister, what did you write?”

nChu Qingyue smiled and said, “My name, Chu Qingyue.”

nChu Qingning’s eyes were filled with yearning. “My name is Chu Qingning, so the first two words of our names are the same. Then how do we spell ‘Ning’?”

nChu Qingyue shook her head. “I’ll ask Qingzhi later. I don’t know.”

nChu Qingning said expectantly, “Fifth Sister also said that she would teach me how to read.”

nChu Qingyue was happy for her. She was now deeply influenced by Chu Qingzhi. She felt that Chu Qingzhi was smart because she studied a lot, so she felt that studying was the best thing in the world. “This is a good thing. You have to learn well.”

nChu Qingning held Chu Qingyue’s hand. “Second Sister, let’s learn together.”

nChu Qingyue smiled and nodded. “Okay.”

nChu Qingzhi’s voice suddenly sounded in the room. “It’s done. Do you want to see it?”

nChu Qingyue and Chu Qingning immediately walked to Chu Qingzhi’s side.

nChu Qingning was stunned and sighed. “This dress is so beautiful.”

nChu Qingzhi said generously, “When I have time, I’ll make one for everyone.”

nChu Qingning said, “Fifth Sister, Second Sister is very good at making clothes. You can design it, and Second Sister can make it.”

nChu Qingzhi thought that it would save her a lot of trouble if someone could make the clothes. “Second Sister, is what Fourth Sister said true?”

nChu Qingyue said humbly, “Qingzhi, the clothes I make are not as good as yours.”

n“Don’t be humble. If you know how to make clothes, I’ll let you do it. I’ll also let you manage the clothes shop. I’ll help you design.” Chu Qingzhi couldn’t be bothered to manage a shop. Actually, she preferred to be carefree.

nChu Qingyue waved her hand. “No, no. Qingzhi, this is the fruit of your labor. How can I take it?”

nChu Qingzhi said, “We are a family. Moreover, when Second Sister becomes rich in the future, I will also benefit from it.”

nChu Qingyue smiled. “Then I’ll make clothes.”

nChu Qingzhi asked Chu Qingning, “Fourth Sister, what are you good at?”

nChu Qingning glanced at Chu Qingzhi and whispered, “Qingzhi, I want to learn medicine from you.”

n“Sure, sure. I’ll teach you.” Chu Qingzhi thought for a moment and looked at the two of them. “One of you will be doing business, and the other will be studying medicine. It’s very necessary for you to be literate.”

nThey both nodded.

nChu Qingzhi thought for a moment. “How about this? Second Sister, go and ask if anyone in the family is willing to learn to read, I’ll teach you altogether.”

nChu Qingyue was pleasantly surprised. “Really?”

nChu Qingzhi nodded. “I’m not joking. Hurry up and go.”

nChu Qingyue nodded vigorously. “Yes, yes, yes. I’ll go immediately.”

nNot long after, the entire family was gathered around in the hall. It was more spacious here.

nChu Xuhua’s eyes lit up. “Fifth Sister, you said that you want to teach us how to read?”

nChu Qingzhi said affirmatively, “Yes, and I guarantee that as long as you learn seriously, you will definitely be able to read.” With confidence, learning would be twice as efficient.

nChu Xuhua said excitedly, “We’ll all learn seriously.”

nAfter saying that, he suddenly became dejected. “Fifth Sister, but I’m already so old. Will it be too difficult for me to learn?”

nChu Qingzhi encouraged, “At your age, you can learn faster than others. Don’t belittle yourself.”

nChu Xuhua smiled shyly. “Thank you, Fifth Sister.”

nThe four elders were touched. Qingzhi was amazing and knew everything, unlike them, who knew nothing except farming. Relying on farming, their family would have no hope in the future.

nChu Qingzhi said, “Since everyone wants to learn, let’s come up with a plan. In the future, at this hour every day, I’ll teach you how to read. You’ll mainly use 2,000 to 3,000 words. It’s not difficult to learn…”

nEveryone listened attentively. The four elders quietly returned to their rooms and left the hall to the children.

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nIn the camp at the outskirts of the capital.

nAfter Tang Jinghong rushed back to the army camp, he saw that Fan Jingxu was still in the army. “Why aren’t you back yet?”

nFan Jingxu was holding a military book in his hand. He tilted his body and said lazily, “I don’t want to go back.”

nTang Jinghong chuckled. “Did General Fan scold you again?”

nFan Jingxu said dejectedly, “He didn’t scold you this time. He forced me to get married. I ran away from home.”

nTang Jinghong felt a headache coming on. “Can running away from home solve the problem?”

nFan Jingxu frowned and asked, “Then what do you think can solve the problem?”

n“Go and tell General Fan why you’re unwilling to get married.” Tang Jinghong was straightforward and liked to say things openly.

nFan Jingxu looked at Tang Jinghong. “What makes you think my father will listen to me?”

nTang Jinghong glanced at Fan Jingxu. “Who is General Fan most afraid of?”

nFan Jingxu’s eyes widened. “Jinghong, no wonder my father likes you so much. You’re too smart.”

nTang Jinghong said humbly, “You flatter me.”

nFan Jingxu put down the military book and ran out.

nTang Jinghong shook his head with a smile. “Someone, tell Doctor Fang that I’m looking for him.”

nThe soldier at the door replied, “Yes, General.”

n…

nFang Zerong was grinding herbs while thinking about who the Divine Doctor could be.

nWhy was the general hiding it? He really wanted to see that Divine Doctor.

nHe could not help but imagine the Divine Doctor to be a white-haired, wise, and otherworldly master.

nThe soldier walked to the curtain and said softly, “Doctor Fang, General wants to see you.”

nFang Zerong immediately came back to his senses. The general must have brought back the prescription from the Divine Doctor. He immediately ran towards Tang Jinghong’s tent.

nTang Jinghong placed the prescription on the table. “Take a look.”

nFang Zerong couldn’t wait to take the prescription and read it carefully. As he read, his eyes turned red and tears streamed down his face. He shouted, “Divine Doctor, a peerless Divine Doctor!”

nSeeing Fang Zerong’s reaction, Tang Jinghong asked, “Aren’t you a little too excited?”

nFang Zerong wiped his tears. “You don’t understand. It’s already very difficult for my medical skills to improve at my level, but when I saw this prescription, I learned a lot. This person’s medical skills are at least ten times better than mine. Tell me, how can I not be excited?”

nIt seemed that that little girl’s medical skills were indeed unfathomable.

nFang Zerong said, “General, you have to have respect for the Divine Doctor. With this prescription, your underlying illnesses and internal injuries will be cured. You have to thank the Divine Doctor. This saved your life.”

nTang Jinghong pondered for a moment. Should he send some money to that girl tomorrow?

nThere was the sound of hurried footsteps, followed by the voice of a soldier. “General, someone is infected again.”

nTang Jinghong’s expression quickly darkened.

nFang Zerong urged, “General, go and invite the Divine Doctor over. Please.”

nTang Jinghong thought that it was not good to bring Chu Qingzhi out so late. He said worriedly, “It’s already dark. I’m afraid it’s not convenient.”

nFang Zerong did not understand. After all, he thought that the Divine Doctor was an old man. “General, if this continues, someone will die.”

nTang Jinghong thought to himself that he would try his luck to see if Chu Qingzhi was in the mountains. “I’ll go take a look.” With that, he stood up and left.

nFang Zerong looked at Tang Jinghong’s tall back and his eyes erupted with anticipation. He was about to see the Divine Doctor!

nHe rubbed his hands and packed back and forth excitedly.

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nChu Qingzhi taught her brothers and sisters for two hours. Then, after everyone fell asleep, she took the paper and flew to the mountain to design clothes.

nJust as she was about to draw the fourth one, an unusual sound entered her ears. Even the animals behind her heard it and pricked up their ears.

nChu Qingzhi turned around and saw Tang Jinghong flying towards her.

nWhen Tang Jinghong saw the white tiger, black bear, and wolf surrounding her, he quickly flew to the other side. One could see a trace of fear in the eyes of this usually calm general.

nIt was not his fault at all. Any mortal who saw this scene would be shocked. Those who were timid would probably faint on the spot.

nChu Qingzhi looked at Tang Jinghong and smiled evilly. “Even a general like you is afraid?”

nTang Jinghong avoided Chu Qingzhi’s question and looked at the girl’s evil smile. “You…”

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