The Female Supporting Role Shows Out

Chapter 129

Translator: NovelMultiverse | Editors: Minimi, thornling

Seeing that Xue Boyong's physical condition was stable, and that she now needed to accumulate real experience, Lin Dan finally decided to go out to be a traveling physician.

"Brother, I'm heading out. I probably won't be back until the afternoon." Before leaving, she went to report to Xue Boyong in the next room.

Xue Boyong saw that she was wearing a set of coarse cotton clothing, carrying a bamboo basket on her back, and holding a string of bells in her hand, as if she was going out for a long journey, and immediately frowned, "Where are you going?"

"I want to travel through the towns and villages outside the city to treat patients. I've finished reading all the necessary medical books and learning all the essential medical principles. Now I just have to put it all into practice. The people in the capital are picky. Whenever they're sick, they go to a doctor's clinic to see the in-house physician. The clinic would never hire me, an ignoramus, so I can only go to remote rural areas. The living conditions there aren't as good, so those with illnesses grit their teeth and hope to survive, unless their condition is critical. Only then will they load the patient on an ox cart and take them to the city. If I take the initiative to call on them, then charge a little less for the doctor's fee, they would probably be willing for me to treat them. After I get enough experience, one day, sooner or later, I will be able to heal your legs. You just wait and see. " Lin Dan said as she waved her hands, ready to leave just like that.

Xue Boyong quickly raised his voice to stop her: "Hold on! You're a weak woman traveling outside alone. What will happen if you encounter danger?"

"Brother, I'm not a weak woman." Lin Dan clenched her small fist.

Remembering that she could easily lift an adult man, Xue Boyong's expression was slightly sluggish, but he still insisted: "I will not stop you from practicing medicine, but you must bring bodyguards when you go out, or else you're staying at home with me."

Lin Dan saw his expression was firm, so she half-heartedly said, "Okay, fine, Brother, whatever you say. You, and you, come with me." As she spoke, Lin Dan casually pointed out two of the guards and turned to leave, not caring whether they actually followed her. Her bearing was more natural than a marshal gathering troops for the battlefield.

Xue Boyong looked at her upright silhouette with frustration and a bit of helplessness in his expression. Presently, he held his forehead and began laughing deeply. He waved his hand and said: "Go, go, just go with her and make sure she is well protected."

Only then did the two guards salute to accept the order and take large strides to catch up.

Looking at the closed courtyard door, Xue Boyong shook his head and murmured: "I never actually blamed you for anything, so why would you go this far?" Although he said that, a corner of his cold, hard heart had already been vanquished by this stubborn little girl and begun to soften.

After Lin Dan left, the yard seemed especially quiet. Usually at this time, she would be reading in the study, the low hum of her recitation audible from time to time, like the drone of a swarm of bees. In the past, Xue Boyong had complained several times, and she would habitually agree to stop. Later, she would forget; memorizing books out loud seemed to be her habit. At this point, Xue Boyong had become accustomed to her habit; now that this sound had suddenly disappeared, he felt uneasy instead.

He had Li Zhong carry himself outside to bask in the sun and sighed, "This little girl didn't even ask me what I wanted for lunch this morning."

Li Zhong replied automatically: "Miss Lin said that she would not be back until the afternoon. Lunch will be made by Chef Fang. What do you want to eat, Eldest Young Master? I'll go to the kitchen now and let them know."