The young couple from the farm fights back

Chapter 169 Time flies

Time flies and the seasons change.

In the blink of an eye, seven years have passed.

In the dead of winter, the courtyard outside the corridor is covered with snow, and the fire basket in the hall is shining with starlight.

Jiang Li, dressed in blue, was lying on a rocking chair in the hall, flipping through medical records with one hand while tasting the warm wine in the jade porcelain, feeling lazy and comfortable.

The records in his hand were medical records written by the female doctor under his command. The girls' school was still open, and every year the clan would send several little girls of similar age, but Jiang Li no longer needed to teach there.

In addition, during these seven years, the Huiyitang founded by Jiang Li was established in many cities occupied by the rebels, and the female doctors working in the clinic were all Jiang Li's favorite students.

Jiang Li would allow the doctor's parents to leave Changsheng Island with their children, and he would also allocate part of the resettlement expenses from the pavilion so that the clan members would have the confidence to venture out.

But not many people left. After all, they had lived on the island for most of their lives, and what they valued most was putting down roots.

As the name of Huiyitang became famous in various states and cities, rumors began to spread that there was a ghost doctor on Changsheng Island with extraordinary medical skills, who could bring the dead back to life.

Countless noble merchants and families tried their best to use their connections and influence just to seek medical treatment on the island.

It’s a pity that the famous ghost doctor on Changsheng Island is only willing to see two seriously ill patients every year.

Furthermore, the rules on Changsheng Island are very strict. Before the boats of those seeking medical treatment reach the shore, they will be stopped by a group of highly skilled guards. Therefore, getting to the island is not as easy as one might imagine.

In addition to building a business in medicine, Jiang Li also opened a grain shop called "Ningzihao" that specializes in the crab-flavored rice that is unique to Changsheng Island.

Of course, the grain grown on the land of Changsheng Island alone is not enough to support multiple grain stores.

A few years ago, Jiang Li bought several farms outside Yanzhou City, transferred some clansmen and hired farmers to take care of them. His high-yield cultivation techniques made the enemy troops in the front jealous.

For example, the Huai Wang army, which had long set its sights on Changsheng Island, the Lu Wang army, whose power was weakened on the battlefield, and the imperial court, which was on the verge of overthrow, sent troops to attack Changsheng Island many times.

However, the rebel army, which has now grown in strength, has become the biggest barrier for Changsheng Island to resist foreign invasion. The enemy forces have been defeated repeatedly, and the war situation on the front has become urgent, so they have to withdraw their troops.

When it comes to business revenue, the bamboo paper workshop is of course indispensable. The bamboo paper provided by Changsheng Island has become a high-quality item that wealthy people in various states are vying for.

Two years ago, Dashuan moved to Yanzhou City across the sea with his wife and children. Now Dashuan is the manager of Ningzihao. The workload he is in charge of is very heavy. He runs between the city and the island all day long and is really too busy to handle it.

As for my second uncle and second aunt, accustomed to the comfortable island life, they were reluctant to move to the city. For them, the island offered plenty of opportunities for exercise and many familiar faces, so moving to the city wouldn't necessarily mean a more comfortable life.

My uncle passed away last year at the age of sixty.

Before leaving, the uncle entrusted his granddaughter Ming Jie'er to Jiang Li. Ming Jie'er, now thirteen years old, is the eldest sister of many female doctors, and the little master in charge of the female medical school. She is also Jiang Li's most proud disciple.

Uncle Qi, who was highly respected on the island, passed away a year earlier than his uncle.

During these seven years, the brothers in the family have become more sensible and knowledgeable, especially the brothers Que and Heng. If it weren't for the current chaotic situation, Jiang Li would have wanted to let the two children take the exam.

Looking back at this chaotic battle for the world, which lasted for nine years, the rebels now occupy most of China's territory.

In the letter of safety sent back by Zhou Chunfeng a while ago, it was mentioned that he would lead his troops to Youzhou City (northeast) this time. If they could successfully capture the important areas of Youzhou City, the next step for the rebel army would be to successfully target the capital.

That was the time when their family reunited.

The Huai Wang army and the descendants of the Lu Wang have joined forces and now occupy several cities in the northwest. The Wang army has been defeated in this war, and only the pitiful territory of the capital is left. The entire royal family is in decline and its luck has run out.

Jiang Li often thought back to the past ten years that she and Zhou Chunfeng had traveled through time. Although everything seemed to be going smoothly, they had actually experienced many dangers and were rarely together. They only relied on the safety letters to express their loyalty to each other and convey safety.

Today, during his ten-day break from school, Que'er had gone hunting in the mountains with his younger brothers. Over the years, the boy's martial arts skills had improved significantly, and even Ming Ye often praised him.

Especially Yijing, who has a mysterious obsession with martial arts. It is said that the silly boy even wants to sneak into the army to help his father.

After being discovered by Jiang Li, he had to be dragged out and lectured. The twelve-year-old boy did not go to the front line and caused trouble for his father.

Yi'an has been extremely talented in medicine since he was young. At the age of ten, he was already proficient in acupuncture techniques and could recite medicinal books by heart.

As he grew older, the lively and talkative child in his childhood now showed a mature and calm temperament when he was almost ten years old.

As for the little girl, Sister Lan——

"Mother~"

A pink and round glutinous rice dumpling, holding a bright red plum blossom in its hand, trotted into the hall happily.

Jiang Li put down the medical book after hearing the voice, stood up slightly, looked over, and said angrily: "Where have you been going crazy again?"

Yuan Niang, who was serving beside her, was delighted from the bottom of her heart when she saw the little girl. Her face was full of smiles, and she turned to the side to fill the hot water bottle to warm her hands.

"Mom, I picked some plum blossoms for you. They are so beautiful."

Eight-year-old Lan Jie'er's appearance gradually blossomed into a beautiful girl, with thick eyebrows, big eyes, a straight nose, and a rosy little face that was particularly endearing. Especially when she smiled, like her third brother, she inherited her mother's dimples.

Zuo Xin and Zuo Wei, who were waiting on her, stepped forward respectfully and saluted Jiang Li: "Madam."

The two of them were the companions Jiang Li specially picked for Lan Jie'er. Ever since the little girl started learning to walk, Zuo Xin and Zuo Wei have been serving her. They have been like sisters after getting along for many years.

"Go to the warming cage and warm yourself by the fire to get rid of the coldness in your body." Jiang Li said considerately.

"Yes." Zuo Xin and Zuo Wei were afraid of bringing the cold to their master, so they went to the blazing fire in front to warm off the frost on their bodies.

Seeing this, Lan Jie'er hurriedly handed the plum blossom to Jiang Li and said, "Mother, please take it first. I'll go and warm myself by the fire."

Jiang Li took the plum blossom with a smirk and said, "Okay."

Two years ago, Dashuan brought back a few plum trees from outside and transplanted them outside Jianglin Pavilion. Whenever it snows, the plum trees bloom most beautifully.

Looking at the three little girls talking and laughing around the warm cage, Jiang Li couldn't help but smile.

Yuan Niang handed the hot water bottle to Lan Jie'er and said, "Sister, warm your hands quickly so they don't get frozen."

"Thank you, Yuan Niang." Lan Jie'er's little mouth was very sweet, and her eyes and eyebrows were curved when she smiled. It was hard for anyone to dislike her.

Yuan Niang smiled and shook off the frost on her thick pink cloak. She looked at Zuo Xin and Zuo Wei with a reproachful look: "It's freezing outside. You can't take my sister out in the cold all day. If she catches a cold, it will be bad for her health."

Zuo Xin and Zuo Wei quickly responded, "Yes."

Lan Jie'er blinked her eyes and said, "I asked the two sisters to accompany me. I don't blame them."

Zuo Xin and Zuo Wei were deeply moved when they saw the young master pleading for them.

Yuan Niang was reluctant to blame Lan Jie'er. She treated the little girl more attentively than her own grandson.

Five years ago, Fang gave birth to a baby boy successfully under Jiang Li's care. Yuan Niang finally got her wish and had her eldest grandson. For this reason, she served Jiang Li even more attentively and considerately.