CHAPTER 167: CHAPTER 167: DIVINE HEALER (PART 2)

The wound has already scarred, crookedly.

Sun Zelan’s delicate face flushed, and she candidly admitted, "It’s my first time stitching a wound independently, and I was nervous. I really didn’t do it very well."

The trusted aide boldly interjected, "I almost died from the pain that day. Thanks to Miss Sun’s intervention, she saved my life. The wound has been stitched very well."

Sun Zelan’s eyebrows curved as she smiled.

As a doctor, saving a life is the greatest reward.

Jiang Shaohua was also very gratified. After the trusted aide left, Jiang Shaohua said to Sun Zelan, "I’ve changed my mind."

Sun Zelan was taken aback and looked up at the Commandery Princess. She saw the Commandery Princess continue seriously, "How could just sending two dead convict bodies be enough? From now on, all executed convicts will be prioritized for you siblings to choose."

Sun Zelan was overjoyed, "Thank you, Commandery Princess!"

Then she joyfully laughed and said, "I’ve never dared to tell my father about my surgery for intestinal abscesses. Now with the Commandery Princess’s backing, I won’t hide it anymore. I’ll go tell my father later."

The proud posture, like a rooster just learning to crow.

Jiang Shaohua smiled, "It’s time to let Doctor Sun know that a divine doctor has emerged from the Sun Family."

...

An hour later.

Doctor Sun couldn’t laugh, shot up, and pointed to his daughter’s forehead, "You! You’re simply fearless because of ignorance! So audacious!"

"I have studied medicine since childhood and have practiced for twenty years, but I’ve never heard of such a way to treat people. Cutting the abdomen, how dare you!"

"That trusted aide survived due to luck. What if he wasn’t lucky and didn’t survive? How would you explain to his parents, wife, and children?"

"Sun Zelan! Do you know what you did?"

Sun Zelan stiffened her spine obstinately and replied, "Of course, I know. That trusted aide had already fainted from pain. If no measures were taken, he would have died from the pain. In a life-and-death situation, as a doctor, I must do my best and leave the rest to fate. Should I just watch him die to protect my reputation?"

"Moreover, his mother and wife were by his side, crying uncontrollably. I personally asked them for approval before performing the surgery."

"Even if I hadn’t saved his life, I would have no regrets."

Doctor Sun was still furious, "You speak lightly. You were just lucky! If luck hadn’t favored you and the aide had died under your knife, who would dare trust you again, and who would dare let you treat them?"

"Sun Guangbai, come here! Tell me, when your sister was using the knife, where were you? Why didn’t you stop her?"

Sun Guangbai was sprayed with saliva by his father and didn’t dare wipe it off. He answered softly, "My sister is bolder than I am. At that time, I was beside her, afraid to operate. I could only assist her."

Doctor Sun kicked his son, "You even helped her! Didn’t you know to stop her? She’s young and reckless, but you’re five years older—those five years wasted?"

Sun Guangbai felt wronged, "The one operating was my sister. Why does Father only blame me?"

Doctor Sun, exasperated, went to find a stick.

Sun Guangbai used to run away when he saw this, but today he stayed, standing straight: "Father, I am now a Standard Eighth Rank military doctor. Although my sister is not court-appointed, she is the Commandery Princess’s appointed military doctor. We siblings serve in the military camp and cannot ignore the dying."

"Moreover, facts have proven that abdominal surgery is feasible. Father’s anger is merely for fear that my sister might cause trouble. But pioneering new medical methods is inherently difficult. If one doesn’t have even this bit of courage, what kind of famous doctor can one become?"

"My sister has these ideals and aspirations. As her elder brother, I will fully support her. Does Father want to hold us back... Ow!"

Sun Guangbai’s torrential speech was interrupted by Doctor Sun’s vigorous whack.

Sun Zelan was startled and stepped forward to shield her brother, "This was my idea, Father. If you want to hit, hit me!"

Looking at his daughter’s stubborn face, Doctor Sun’s heart surged, but the raised stick ultimately didn’t fall. After a while, Doctor Sun dejectedly threw down the stick and turned his head aside.

Sun Zelan breathed a sigh of relief, quickly turned to examine her brother’s injury.

Doctor Sun’s anger was intense, and his hand was forceful. Sun Guangbai’s back had a bruise from the stick.

Sun Zelan stayed silent, treated her brother’s wound, and then knelt before her father, "I know Father is considerate of me. But I’ve chosen this path, and I must walk it."

"The Commandery Princess is fully supporting me. She will send executed convicts monthly to the military camp. I will repeatedly study and practice."

Doctor Sun suddenly turned, "What did you say?"

Sun Zelan repeated, "The Commandery Princess promised to send executed convict bodies every month. I will repeatedly practice the abdominal surgery, cutting and stitching."

Sun Guangbai, enduring the pain in his back, declared, "I will practice with my sister."

Doctor Sun was silent for a long time, and decisively said, "You siblings are young and inexperienced. Your medical skills are not yet at the level, what can you achieve? From now on, I will come to the military camp a few days each month and guide you siblings in your research."

Sun Guangbai: "..."

Sun Zelan: "..."

Sun Zelan quickly reacted, rushed over to hug her father, "Father, you finally agreed. Boohoo!"

Doctor Sun sighed deeply, reached out to stroke his daughter’s hair, "You have exceptional talent, courage, and carefulness. By diligently researching, you will surely become a renowned doctor. Father is also afraid that you are too impatient and act too rashly."

"In the future, don’t hide anything from Father, understand?"

Sun Zelan choked as she agreed.

Doctor Sun comfortingly patted his daughter’s shoulder.

Sun Guangbai watched from the side, feeling more bitter than goldthread.

In a world where he’s the only one hurt, it’s not beautiful at all.

...

At this time, Jiang Shaohua was in another military tent.

Jiang Shaohua frowned slightly, looking at the five women kneeling before her, "Three have died in half a year?"

These few were the captured female bandits from Li County. Originally, there were eight, but after six months of continuous hard labor, one died from exhaustion, one from illness, and another committed suicide at midnight. Now only five remain.

"Commandery Princess, we are all guilty people."

The first kneeling female bandit, called Cui Zhi, was considered the leader among them.

Women naturally have less physical strength than men, and doing heavy labor like carrying stones and timber daily is far from easy. In the past half year, Cui Zhi had lost quite a bit of weight and looked weary, but her spirit was still good, "As long as we can clear our sins, we’re willing to do anything."

"If others couldn’t endure and died, it’s their ill fortune and not anyone’s fault."

Jiang Shaohua glanced at Cui Zhi, said blandly, "I’ve given you three years. Those who endure for three years will be forgiven."