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While Qi Chong was still in a deep sleep, Yu Chunmiao entrusted him to her mother-in-law's care and went out to buy rice, flour, and sugar. She also picked up two pork bones, a pound of lean meat, and three taels of pig liver. Additionally, she bought ten eggs and two radishes.
Qi Chong needed proper nourishment for his recovery; he required a balanced diet rich in protein, vitamins, and dietary fiber. She also made sure to buy two days' worth of medicine for her mother-in-law's illness.
After two hours of slumber, Qi Chong finally woke up. After taking his medicine, the two apprentices prepared to carry him on a stretcher to the ox cart. However, Qi Yuan effortlessly lifted his brother with a single embrace.
Yu Chunmiao couldn't help but marvel at the strength of the Qi family. "Tsk tsk tsk," she thought. At that moment, Yu Doctor, who was rarely gentle, remarked, "Your daughter-in-law is quite capable—bold and meticulous. Qi Daizi is fortunate."
Wasn't it true? Boldness and attention to detail were essential qualities for a rider. It was just that her courage was perhaps too much; she dared to compete on a 1.4-meter track while wearing an old, loose helmet. It wouldn’t be surprising if helmet distributors were using her as a cautionary tale in their promotions.
Chen Ruolan expressed her gratitude profusely, but being praised by Yu Doctor in front of Wang Butcher made her uneasy; she hoped no one would discover that she wasn't foolish.
Wang Butcher was an honest man who didn't talk much, but his daughter-in-law Qi Yuan also climbed onto the cart. Just like before, Yu Chunmiao fell silent in front of outsiders and pretended to be oblivious.
The ox cart swayed too much as they traveled; Yu Chunmiao supported Qi Chong's injured leg all the way. Qi Chong watched her and felt that his broken leg was worth it; otherwise, he might have ended up marrying someone like Zhou Min.
By the time they got home, it was already two or three in the afternoon. The road back to the Qi family was steep and narrow. To prevent the ox cart from swaying too much, Qi Yuan simply carried his brother home while Yu Chunmiao carried a basket on her back and held onto his injured leg to keep it steady.
As soon as they entered the courtyard, Qi Rong rushed over. He had already cleaned the Banxia he dug up that morning and laid it out to dry in the yard.
"Brother, you're back!" Qi Rong greeted him eagerly after not seeing him for a long time.
Qi Yuan didn't have time to respond; he focused on getting his older brother settled first.
After laying him down on the bed, Yu Chunmiao said to Qi Yuan, "Brother, I'll go boil some hot water. Later, could you help him clean up and change into fresh clothes?"
Qi Yuan responded with an "Okay," thinking how thoughtful his sister-in-law was—something he hadn’t even considered.
Chen Ruolan joined Yu Chunmiao in the kitchen while the three brothers of the Qi family gathered together.
"Does it hurt?" Qi Rong asked unnecessarily.
Qi Chong turned away lazily; he didn’t want to talk at all because he was in so much pain.
Qi Yuan slapped his younger brother on the head and said, "Of course it hurts! Talk to your brother—have you been studying your characters lately?"
Qi Rong shook his head. "Not really; we've been busy digging Sanbu Tiao to make money. I’ll study once Brother’s leg is better."
Qi Yuan muttered under his breath, "How does Sister-in-law know that stuff can sell? If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have bothered learning carpentry—I could have just gone up the mountain to dig every day."
Qi Rong shook his head and said seriously, "Sister-in-law mentioned that this thing has its seasons, and the more you dig, the less you find. It can only be used in emergencies. It's better to have a good skill; that way, you won't have to worry about food and drink for a lifetime."
Qi Yuan thought Yu Chunmiao made a lot of sense. No wonder during the hardest times at home, Qi Chong never let him leave Xiao Carpenter, insisting he finish learning his craft. If he hadn't completed his training, once word spread across Eighteen Towns, even if his skills were solid, he wouldn't have any business.
Before long, the Qi Family was filled with the smell of medicine as two Yao Luzi busily brewed potions. After Qi Chong's Painkiller and Sheng Gu Yao were done, they had to prepare Chen Ruolan's medicine.
Qi Yuan and Qi Rong were in the room helping their elder brother change clothes and clean up. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had already been busy in the kitchen preparing dinner, as the bone soup needed to simmer for a while.
Yu Chunmiao carried a bowl of medicine into Qi Chong's room. She had come in a hurry that afternoon and hadn't taken a good look around. To her surprise, there was a bookshelf and a desk in the room, with three shelves filled with books.
On the wall hung a large bow and arrow, unlike any ordinary Bamboo Bow and Arrow she knew of. The bow appeared to be embedded with Animal Bones and Rhinoceros Horns or something similar, looking quite valuable.
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