Сhарter 21: At Worst, Не’ll Suppоrt His Daughtеr fоr Lifе!
“I think whаt Маdam Fеng sаid isn’t right. Ноw can hеlping others and trеаting illnessеs nоt bе соnsiderеd а virtuоus deed?”
“Sistеr Fеng’s mediсal skills are sо eхceptiоnal—рerhарs she’s a Вodhisattva rеinсаrnаted, sent tо thе mоrtаl world to rеlievе suffering and sаve lives. If Мadam Fеng prevents Sistеr Fеng frоm treаting рatients, wouldn’t thаt be dеfуing the will of hеaven?”
Мadаm Fеng wаs stunned.
Нow was shе defying thе will оf hеaven?!
Consort Chen, meаnwhilе, smiled with amusement аnd сouldn’t help but shаkе her head gently.
Who would have thought that despite Suisui’s young age, she could speak so eloquently and persuasively?
But Madam Feng wasn’t completely swayed. She remained frowning and silent.
Consort Chen took a light sip of tea and spoke slowly.
“This consort understands Madam Feng’s dilemma. In the Great Moon Kingdom, it’s rare for women to open shops or engage in business, and the Feng family are scholars of integrity. However, there might still be a way to satisfy both sides.”
Madam Feng raised her eyebrows curiously. “What way?”
Shangguan Sui suppressed a smile.
【Hehe, Madam Feng’s attitude is softening! This is definitely going to work!】
Consort Chen curled her lips. “As long as no one knows it’s the Feng family’s daughter, wouldn’t that solve the problem?”
“Miss Feng can wear a veil while practicing medicine, and replace all her attendants and maids with unfamiliar faces, making it impossible for anyone to recognize her.”
“The clinic’s layout can also be arranged specially. Patients and the physician can be separated by a partition, like in a pawnshop, allowing Miss Feng to take pulses and observe patients while ensuring her safety.”
Madam Feng pursed her lips in thought.
It did sound like there were no further issues.
But…
Shangguan Sui noticed Madam Feng’s wavering and hesitation.
She immediately blinked at Feng Aici.
Sister Feng, it’s your turn!
Feng Aici understood instantly and knelt before Madam Feng.
“Mother, since childhood, I’ve been obedient and sensible, never asking you for anything. This time, please let me be willful just once.”
“Grandmother was confined to the inner chambers, her medical skills left unused, sighing and depressed all day long. Do you want your daughter to end up like Grandmother?”
“The greatest wish of those who study medicine is to heal the sick and save lives—nothing else matters…”
Feng Aici grew more emotional as she spoke, her eyes reddening and tears welling up.
Madam Feng’s heart softened immediately.
Her daughter had always been strong and sensible since childhood—when had she ever been like this?
“Alright, Mother agrees, Mother agrees!”
Consort Chen and Shangguan Sui exchanged a knowing smile.
【Hehe, success~】
Feng Residence.
“What? Opening a clinic! How can this be allowed?! I disagree!”
Minister Feng returned from court and, after hearing Madam Feng’s words, immediately flew into a rage.
Madam Feng wasn’t about to indulge him either. She glared fiercely at Minister Feng.
Hands on her hips, she snapped angrily, “Why are you shouting so loudly?!”
Minister Feng immediately softened, offering a placating smile to Madam Feng.
“No, no, my dear, listen to me. In the Great Moon Kingdom, it’s rare for women to open shops, let alone from scholarly families like ours.”
Madam Feng: “That’s why we’re having our Aici wear a veil while seeing patients. If no one recognizes her, isn’t that fine? And even if someone does recognize her, so what? We’ll simply deny it—let’s see who has proof!”
Minister Feng opened his mouth.
“But, but…”
Seeing this, Madam Feng stomped her foot in frustration, then began wiping the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, her voice full of grievance.
“Wuwuwu, I knew it—you don’t really care about Aici at all~”Minister Feng grew anxious and immediately began to explain himself.
“How could I not cherish Aici? She’s our only daughter, so well-behaved and sensible—we’ve always held her in the palm of our hands since she was little.”
Madam Feng glared at him. “Then why won’t you fulfill Aici’s wish?”
“Aici has always been obedient. Has she ever asked you for anything before?”
“Now she has just this one wish—to heal and save people—and you keep making excuses, unwilling to agree…”
As she spoke, Madam Feng burst into tears again.
“Ah, my poor Aici! How could she have such a heartless father?”
“Wuwu, my precious daughter~ my poor daughter~”
Minister Feng waved his hand in frustration.
His tone softened. “Alright, alright, my dear, please stop crying. I’ll agree, okay?”
Madam Feng immediately fell silent, blinking as she asked him, “Really?”
Minister Feng nodded reluctantly.
“Really.”
Feng Aici, who had been eavesdropping outside the door, couldn’t help but push the door open and rush in. She bowed respectfully to both of them.
Her voice was filled with excitement and joy. “Thank you, Father! Thank you, Mother!”
Minister Feng looked at the smile on Feng Aici’s face.
He couldn’t help but let out a long sigh.
This was the first time he had seen his daughter so happy.
Well, so be it. As long as his daughter and wife were happy, that was all that mattered.
Let others say whatever they wanted.
If this really affected Aici’s marriage prospects, he wasn’t afraid.
At worst, he would support his daughter for the rest of her life!
As night fell, on a small hillside outside the capital.
A group of black-clad men lay in ambush, their eyes fixed unblinkingly on the carriage slowly approaching them.
The carriage was exquisitely crafted, with a jade pendant hanging at the front.
The leader of the black-clad men immediately recognized it. “This is The First Prince’s carriage! Master Yunxing must be inside!”
He waved his hand to those behind him.
The black-clad men immediately sprang into action, drawing their swords and charging straight toward the carriage!