Chun Nuan stood in the yard of Chunshan Medical College, watching this group of disciples practice the Eight Brocade with great satisfaction.

In this era, most young ladies rarely stepped out of their homes, demure and delicate, not realizing that such a constitution was most susceptible to illness.

Once ill, it was easy to lose one’s life.

Moreover, women still had to endure the difficulties of childbirth, and a fragile body struggled to overcome this hurdle.

As healers, it’s not only about healing others but also about healing oneself.

Having a healthy body, strengthening oneself, is the only way to better treat others.

If one is constantly ill, how can they treat others?

Chun Nuan not only taught them medicine and diagnostics but also how to cultivate themselves.

Everyday during breaks, they practiced the Eight Brocade.

Initially, these young ladies were reserved, feeling embarrassed to make gestures in front of outsiders.

It wasn’t until they saw Chun Nuan drenched in sweat afterwards, her face glowing like a peach blossom, more energetic than these young ladies, that they truly believed their teacher’s words were true.

"I hope you can all maintain a daily practice, as it’s beneficial to your health," Chun Nuan said with a gentle smile to these delicate girls. "Studying at Chunshan Medical College not only enriches your knowledge but also strengthens your body."

The young girls felt a bit shy.

They were actually afraid of becoming too robust, like rural girls who worked hard and appeared coarse, making it difficult to secure a good marriage.

However, they had heard that the first batch of senior sisters had all found good prospects, some even entering the palace to serve as female doctors for nobility.

Especially now with Mr. Zhong, who was initially a concubine’s daughter but became valued by her legitimate mother and is about to marry into her legitimate mother’s family, marrying the successful legitimate second son. What does this signify?

It signifies that learning more truly has benefits and advantages.

Chun Nuan glanced at them; these girls still had such short-sighted views.

Of course, it’s understandable, as marriage is ultimately the last destination for women.

Not everyone can comprehend the importance of their skills like Zhong Xiuxiu or Lei Ying.

Dependence on others is unreliable, and people can leave.

Only by becoming excellent can one earn respect and become the master of their own destiny.

Reflecting on her journey, Chun Nuan remembered how she never liked blending into crowds. While her sisters played, she stayed in the study reading or in the pharmacy learning about herbs.

Even if she wasn’t favored by her grandmother, Chun Nuan didn’t care and was engrossed in her experiments with herbs.

Of course, there were many times she got into trouble, almost punished by her grandmother. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Fortunately, her grandfather supported her endeavors.

After her grandfather had an accident, the Zhaang family quickly came to cancel the engagement, which deeply angered her grandmother.

But Chun Nuan wasn’t angry. She understood the Zhaang family’s actions and knew that their member had long changed his mind, marrying his childhood sweetheart instead.

This result didn’t surprise her and, in fact, she felt fortunate.

If she had entered the Zhaang family and faced their indifference, it would have been a torment in the back courtyard, which could have led to illness with her temperament!

Back then, her grandmother had thought that she could marry into the Zhaang family while the rest of them moved to Shu City.

After the Zhaang family canceled the engagement, she led her family to Shu City. Only her grandmother couldn’t survive the journey. The others all returned to the Capital, fulfilling her grandfather’s expectations.

Fortune lies intertwined with misfortune; who would have thought that she would marry Zhao Minghua in Shu City.

Zhao Minghua, the most unreliable Young Master of Hundred Herbs Hall, yet always appeared when she needed help, silently supporting and protecting her.

Others called him a playboy, but only she knew how excellent he really was.

He thrived in the Capital as well.

It’s no exaggeration to say that even the Champion Scholar increasingly sought his advice.

In both the business and official arenas, he could precisely grasp and analyze the pros and cons.

Now, Chun Ning has taken up an official post and often seeks out Brother-in-law Zhao for tea and chats.

Chun Nuan knows they aren’t just chatting idly but discussing realities.

Whenever Chun Ning feels lost, she consults Brother-in-law Zhao and gains clarity.

There are countless men in the world, many of them outstanding, but the most suitable one for her is Zhao Minghua!

Just as she was thinking, the gatekeeper announced the visit of a gentleman named Zhang.

"This is not a place for receiving guests or making friends."

Reading the name on the calling card felt like a lifetime ago to Chun Nuan.

Who would have thought that while reminiscing casually, an old acquaintance would actually visit?

Barring emergencies, people don’t pay casual visits, but Chun Nuan wouldn’t let him in.

This place was full of female disciples, young girls aged twelve to eighteen, and letting an outsider in was entirely inappropriate.

Even if it were her own husband, he would only be allowed in for a brief moment.

"Did you ask what the matter is?"

"Sir, that Zhang gentleman claims to be an old acquaintance of yours and says his wife is having a difficult labor. He specifically came to ask for your help."

Chun Nuan... truly, he overesteemed her arrangements.

What was he thinking?

"Teacher, that gentleman at the gate has started shouting."

The messenger was embarrassed to look at Chun Nuan. After all, that gentleman was once the teacher’s fiancé, wasn’t he?

However, his words were truly unreasonable!

How could he accuse the teacher of such pettiness?

"You hold your tongue." Zhong Xiuxiu listened and intervened as someone caused a disturbance at the college’s gate: "How dare you say the teacher holds a grudge against you and is deliberately taking revenge by refusing to deliver your wife’s baby?"

"Who do you think you are? Royalty?" Zhong Xiuxiu wasn’t good at arguing, but her anger fueled a response: "What did you do to wrong our teacher that she would hold such a grudge against you for so many years?"

"Is helping your wife give birth? Wanting to invite our teacher?" Zhong Xiuxiu sneered coldly: "Go inquire if our teacher was present at Princess Hui Ning’s delivery?"

"You’re parading under the guise of saving lives, but all of you are just fame-seekers with no compassion."

"That’s the academy’s educational philosophy, not a requirement for the teacher," Zhong Xiuxiu stated. "Our teacher never seeks fame or gain, and no amount of goading will change her mind. The teacher has her principles; this is a place for teaching students, not a clinic, so please leave."

"You’re simply letting someone die," Second Young Master Zhang turned pale with rage. "Your Chunshan Women’s Medical College is just a facade, claiming to teach medicine but engaging in who knows what unsavory activities..."

"Someone, take this man to see the authorities," Zhong Xiuxiu didn’t indulge him in the least: "Chunshan Women’s Medical College was established by the Empress Dowager’s decree, and you cannot sully its reputation here."