Chapter 58: The Archway is Completed
Feng Chuchen opened the brocade box again, and the two strings of beads were bright red and eye-catching, emitting a faint fragrance.

The lotus-shaped golden hairpin was half the size of a palm, with two rubies and two sapphires inlaid on it. The bottom of the gold-inlaid jade hairpin was made of pure gold, and the top was a five-petal plum blossom carved from jasper.

Feng Chuchen was unable to estimate the value of these things because they were all made by the Imperial Household Department or tribute satin from the southeast.

I didn’t expect Princess Yanghe to be so sentimental.

Feng Chuchen was very happy, but also a little embarrassed.

If the eldest aunt faced these vulgar things, she would definitely disdain them. She was not as pure and clear as the eldest aunt, willing to be poor. She wanted to live a good life and coveted a comfortable life.

While giving, she wants to treat herself and those she loves well.

Feng Chuchen smiled and said, “No need for jewelry for now. My brother and I will each make two sets of clothes. My brother will use this material, and I will use this one.”

Feng Buji objected, “No. The reward from the eldest princess is an honor, keep it for your sister as a dowry. If you want to make clothes, use the material sent by the Wen family.”

Before, he was not allowed to use the fabrics sent by the Wen family, and they had to be saved for his sister as a dowry. Now that there are better ones, he can use them.

Feng Chuchen coaxed the little brat, “Okay, this is such a good thing, leave half for your brother as a betrothal gift.”

Feng Buji smiled and thought, it would be great if that day really came.

At Mr. Zhao’s house, Mr. Zhao first slapped Zhao Wei a few times, then pointed at him and cursed him.

“You bastard, you’ve pushed such a good girl away. What’s wrong with her? What’s wrong with her? Obviously, all the good things are going to her family…”

Zhao Wei also regretted it deeply. He never dreamed that Feng Chuchen would have any connection with Princess Yanghe’s Mansion.

I was indeed short-sighted…

Mr. Zhao’s wife advised, “Master, don’t be angry. San’er is so handsome and he is a student. No matter how violent that girl is, she is still a country girl. Think of a way to coax her back.”

Before dinner, Aunt Wang and Shaoyao came back.

They looked tired and went to take a bath.

Shaoyao came out and said, “The master is dead, but the son is alive. Mrs. Liu got married at the beginning of last year, and Mr. Liu cried like crazy. Girl, I also think it would be great for you to open a maternity and child clinic.

“When you give birth in a clinic, there are midwives who deliver babies and doctors who save lives, which can minimize the risk to mothers and babies.”

It was the first time she saw a woman in labor bleeding so much all at once. She looked at her son reluctantly and then closed her eyes and died.

I felt extremely uncomfortable.

If the girl were here, she would definitely be able to save him.

But the two villages were far apart, and it was too late to invite the girl.

After the delivery, Shaoyao took Aunt Wang to her home and sat for a while.

Mother Shaoyao cooked two sugar-water eggs for each of them.

Shaoyao was reluctant to eat it, “I often eat eggs at my master’s house.”

Her mother forced her to eat it, so she shared it with her three younger siblings.

When Aunt Wang heard that the princess praised the girl and gave her so many gifts, she was very happy.

The girl’s life was much easier and not as difficult as she had imagined.

Spring rain started falling at night and continued to rain the next day.

The drizzle of spring rain is silent and light, like smoke or fog.

Feng Buji stood under the eaves with a grin on his face.

Spring rain is as precious as oil. I hope my 100 acres of land will have a good harvest.

How good life is nowadays, we can have whatever we want.

It must be the blessing of my aunt’s spirit in heaven.

The sound of my sister pounding medicine came from the room. She is really getting more and more capable.

While playing music, he was not idle either, practicing his finger-snapping skills.

When he had enough fun, he started practicing Tai Chi taught by his sister.

At the end of the Si hour, another carriage arrived in front of the Feng family’s door, and three people in official uniforms got off.

The craftsmen who were working in straw raincoats stopped their work and looked at them curiously.

They were imperial physicians from the Imperial Medical Bureau. One of them, Feng Buji, knew Feng Chuchen and was the judge of the Fangyuan.

The two men greeted them and invited them into the upper room.

The judge of the court smiled and said, “Prince Shangguan highly recommended it, so we came here specially to see the method of saving people.”

Feng Chuchen smiled and said, “I gave that method a name, it’s called the Yelike Method.”

The name is straightforward, and it will cure choking immediately.

In order to let them see clearly, Feng Chuchen let Shaoyao be the patient and first explained how adults could rescue the patients. Then he let Feng Buji be the patient and then explained how children could be rescued. Finally, he explained how the patients could help themselves.

Feng Chuchen explained it in great detail and the principles were crystal clear.

Several imperial doctors listened with great interest, and one of them took detailed notes.

Judge Fang nodded repeatedly, “Hitting from behind is just external pressure. And this method… oh, the choke method, not only applies external pressure, but also forms an airflow to impact upwards, hitting from both inside and outside, the chances of winning are greater.

“Haha, Miss Feng is really talented. I will go back and report to the envoy, and then discuss giving Miss Feng a reward.”

Then he looked at Feng Chuchen with regret, “What a pity! If Miss Feng were a female doctor, she would definitely be more successful than Miss Zhou.”

It was already noon when they finished talking. Aunt Wang and a few others cooked some home-cooked vegetarian dishes and kept the people to eat before sending them away.

The news that the officials from the Imperial Medical Bureau and the imperial physicians were coming to the Feng family spread in the village again.

The head of the village, Zhao, and his wife came to inquire about the news, and brought two pounds of snacks. The head of the village, Zhao’s wife and daughter-in-law came to inquire about the news, but they were not allowed in.

Three days later, an official from the Imperial Medical Bureau brought a silver note for one hundred taels of silver.

The prescription was adopted by the Imperial Medical Bureau.

Aunt Wang, who went to the capital to deliver a baby, heard that although people on the streets were still talking about how Shangguan Ruyu was rescued by the girl, she also realized that the method was indeed the most effective for people who were choking.

Moreover, this method has been adopted by the Imperial Medical Service and is widely recommended to doctors in clinics for saving lives. It will also be included in the “Dayan Medical Canon”.

However, most people still think that Miss Feng suffered a great loss. She sacrificed her innocence to save Shangguan Ruyu, but Shangguan Ruyu did not take her as a concubine. The Princess’s Mansion only rewarded her with some yellow and white things…

Aunt Wang went home and smiled at Feng Chuchen, “Although the words were unpleasant to hear, they are much better than before. Alas, if the person who was saved was not Master Shangguan, people would not have talked about it for so long and spread it so widely.”

Feng Chuchen is already very satisfied with how things have developed to this point. “Time is the best filter. I’m not a celebrity, so things will settle down over time.”

Aunt Wang didn’t know what a filter was, but she understood the meaning of the words. She felt that the girl was becoming more and more knowledgeable and often said profound things.

The scenery in March is beautiful.

The flowers are in full bloom, the yard is full of flowers, and the birds are singing.

Feng Chuchen felt a sense of accomplishment. She finally had the home she wanted in her previous life in this life.

When she had nothing to do, she liked to sit under the eaves and read. She would put a bowl of tea on the small table without covering the lid, and mist would rise from the edge of the bowl.

If she wasn’t afraid of bird droppings falling into her tea bowl, she would prefer to sit under the tree.

The days fly by in happiness and busyness.

On March 18, the “Mother of a Thousand Babies” archway was finally completed.

There is a three-story building with two pillars and one room, green tiles and red pillars. The signboard is carved with floral, bird and cloud patterns, and the plaque reads “Mother of a Thousand Babies” in large characters.

The tall archway can be seen from two miles away. It is the tallest building in the vicinity, solemn and majestic.

This is not only the glory of the Feng family, but also the glory of the entire Baima Village and even Changping County.

Yesterday, Li Zheng Zhao and Li Zheng Liu talked to Feng Chuchen and his sister, wanting all the younger generations of the Feng family, except for Feng Taigong’s family, to kowtow in front of the archway tomorrow.

A group of young people are bowing in front of the archway, which makes the scene look beautiful and shows the unity of the tribe.

Several members of the Feng family also shamelessly came to give gifts and speak nice words. They wanted to show off their reputation in front of the county magistrate so that they could use this respect to gain some benefits in the future.

Feng Chuchen refused without hesitation. At first, these people wanted to kill Feng Buji, drive away the original owner, and take away all of Doctor Feng’s property.

The original owner was really dead. If Shui Chuchen from modern society hadn’t traveled through time, Feng Buji wouldn’t have survived.

How dare they come and snatch this honor? How dare they think about it.

When Feng Qi is released from prison, Feng Chuchen will definitely find a way to make him pay for his blood debt with blood.

Early in the morning, the people of Baima Village began to get excited. They put on their best clothes and stayed in the village to watch the fun, except for those who had to go out to work. Some people with good ideas set out big cakes and tea in the village.

Big gentry from several nearby towns all showed up, and people from dozens of miles around came in groups to watch the fun. Small vendors who had heard the news in advance came to the village to sell food and trinkets.

Today, Baima Village is more lively than during the Chinese New Year or the temple fair.

Except for Yao Ersao and her daughter who had just given birth, everyone else from the Yao family came.

At the beginning of noon, the county magistrate Mr. Li and several officials from the county government came down surrounded by yamen runners, as had been agreed before.

What was unexpected was that Lord Hu, the Shao Yin of Jingzhao Prefecture, also came.

Changle County is under the jurisdiction of Jingzhao Prefecture, so it doesn’t matter whether he comes or not.

It was the first time that such a high-ranking official came to Baima Village, and the brave villagers ran to kowtow to them. The busiest people were the father and son of the head of the Zhao family, the father and son of the Zhao family, Feng Changfu, Uncle Yao, and several gentry.

Seeing Zhao Wei wearing new clothes and running around those officials, and looking at Feng Chuchen from time to time, with the amorous glance in his eyes unable to hide, Feng Buji wanted to rush over and spit in his face.

So infuriating.

Zhao Wei has already heard how Feng Chuchen saved Shangguan Ruyu, so what?
Although their reputation was not good and they were laughed at by many people, two generations of Feng family women saved Shangguan Ruyu at the same time, and the Princess’s Mansion would always remember this favor.

Princess Yanghe is the only legitimate princess of the current dynasty. A word she says is more effective than her own efforts for decades.

If he could marry Feng Chuchen, even if he only became a juren, he would still be much better than his uncle. He might even be able to enter the six ministries and become a high-ranking official after many years.

Moreover, it was only today that he discovered that Feng Chuchen was so beautiful, graceful, otherworldly, and ethereal. She was much more outstanding than the daughter of County Magistrate Ma, whom he had a crush on before.

I was really blind before.

I have to find a chance to tell her what’s in my heart. I’m a student, handsome and talented, she should be able to put aside her grudges and accept me…

Seeing Zhao Wei’s expression, Feng Chuchen felt disgusted.

In order to look beautiful, Zhao Wei dressed extremely lightly today. She only wore a middle shirt and pants under the bright blue gown, and didn’t even wear a jacket.

Feng Chuchen was secretly happy and thought of how to deal with him.

Zhao Wei found every opportunity to show off in front of Lord Hu and Lord Li, and kept making sarcastic remarks.

When he was facing the two adults, Feng Chuchen seemed to walk behind him unintentionally.

Less than two meters away, with a person in front of him, Feng Chuchen lowered his hand and flicked a small stone towards the crook of Zhao Wei’s right knee.

Feng Chuchen only used 70% of his strength, not to hurt him, but to embarrass him.

Zhao Wei suddenly felt pain in the back of his legs and he uncontrollably knelt down facing Lord Hu.

This sudden change frightened everyone present.

Lord Hu was also stunned. What does this mean?
Zhao Wei climbed up using all four limbs, still enduring the pain and said, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I suddenly felt unwell, and I made Master Hu laugh.”

But he forgot that Magistrate Li, County Magistrate and other officials were standing next to him.

Lord Hu said, “Go home and rest if you feel unwell.”

Zhao Wei was reluctant to go home, and said with a red face and a smile, “Hehe, it’s fine again.”

He shook his right leg to show that he was fine, totally unlike the image of a gentle scholar.

Lord Hu and Magistrate Li both frowned slightly, and Mr. Zhao was so angry that he glared at him fiercely.

After listening to the report from Zhao Lizheng and others, the officials walked around the archway. Then it was the most solemn moment, when Lord Hu and Lord Li delivered important speeches.

Lord Hu was the first to arrive at the archway. He first praised the emperor’s wisdom, then remembered the righteousness of Doctor Feng, and finally encouraged the descendants of the Feng family and the people of Dayan to learn from Doctor Feng.

Then Lord Li spoke.

He had just said a few words about the beautiful country and peace when Zhao Wei, who was standing in the front, suddenly knelt down again. This time his knees hit a small pointed stone. He grimaced in pain and his mind went blank.

He cursed out loud instinctively, “Ouch, cut off your mother’s head, it hurts so much…”

Lord Li paused and looked at Zhao Wei.

Mr. Zhao, who was standing next to him, hurried to help Zhao Wei up. It took him two tries to help him up. Zhao Wei still couldn’t stand straight and bent over to rub his knees.

Everyone started talking quietly and there were some laughs.

Lord Li was so angry that his face darkened. He shouted, “You are disrespectful, unbecoming, inappropriate, and rude. You are a student, but you don’t even know the most basic etiquette. You are not in good health, so why are you standing here?”

Zhao Wei’s face flushed red, tears welled up in his eyes.

Mr. Zhao was reluctant to leave, and whispered to Mr. Zhao, “Why don’t you take this disgraceful thing home?”

He bowed to Lord Li and said, “I am guilty. I will discipline my rebellious son.”

His head almost dropped to the ground.

Lord Li snorted coldly, rolled his eyes and thought for a while, then remembered where he was just now and continued his speech.

But his good mood was gone, and he even stuttered a little while speaking, which made him very frustrated.

Of course, these were the pebbles Feng Chuchen had secretly thrown. In order to make Zhao Wei feel more pain, he had also secretly kicked two pebbles in front of him.

Feng Chuchen was not in awe of the archway.

In her heart, the memorial archway is far less respectful and memorable than Jiupoling and Qingweidang.

So, at this sacred and solemn moment, he hit someone.

Then there were the beating of gongs and drums and the blast of firecrackers.

Then, Feng Chuchen and Feng Buji led Feng Changfu’s six younger generations to kneel in front of the archway and kowtow.

Feng Chuchen and his sister both cried with excitement.

Feng Buji knelt down for a long time and said with sobs, “Aunt, did you see this? This is your honor, and the honor of our Feng family. Thank you, His Majesty, thank you, Lord Qingtian…”

The words were taught by Feng Chuchen, and their tears were sincere.

Feng Chuchen himself scoffed at these words. But in this era, as the descendant of Doctor Feng, Feng Buji had to say this.

Lord Hu and County Magistrate Li both nodded frequently at Feng Buji’s performance.

This child is smart, worthy of being the descendant of the Mother of Thousand Infants.

At the end of noon, the officials and yamen runners had vegetarian noodles at Feng’s house.

Eating vegetarian noodles was Lord Hu’s special instruction.

Feng Buji was accompanied by Zhao Lizheng, Zhao Yuanwai, Zhao clan leader, Yao uncle, Feng Changfu, Mr. Li and some fellow villagers.

Several adults listened with great interest to these people talking about farming.

Originally, we had not arranged for so many people to accompany us, but those gentry still shamelessly came forward.

The villagers were again moved by the officials’ actions.

Qing officials, please care about the suffering of the people and do not take advantage of them.

As they walked, the villagers knelt on both sides of the road and shouted:

“Go slowly, sir.”

“I am blessed.”

“I worked so hard for so long and only had a bowl of vegetarian noodles.”

“An honest official who loves the people is a good official.”

……

Feng Chuchen felt that the common people in ancient times were very good at flattering officials and their perspective on issues was superficial.

That is why the ruling class likes to implement policies to keep the people ignorant.

“Paifang” is one of them.

After the song ended and everyone left, Feng Chuchen took Feng Buji to the front of the archway and stood there for a long time.

In the setting sun, the big words “Mother of a Thousand Babies” shone with golden light.

The emperor’s calligraphy is vigorous and powerful, with dragons flying and phoenixes dancing. He is indeed a wise ruler who is both civil and military.

My aunt worked hard and suffered a lot in her life, and endured all kinds of grievances and hardships, to earn this archway and these four words.

Is it worth it?

In a broad sense, it is worth it.

But from a human perspective, it’s not worth it.

Everyone is praising her, but those who love her feel sorry for her.

Feng Buji whispered, “Sister, I thought I would be very happy when the memorial archway was completed. Why am I not so happy today? I feel a little sad and want to cry. I miss my aunt.”

His little mouth just started to pout, but he quickly retracted it into a straight line for fear of being seen by others.

Feng Chuchen really wanted to say that this archway was earned with his aunt’s blood and tears.

But the little boy is a local after all, and he cannot be taught to be too rebellious.

Feng Chuchen looked down at him, his eyes full of tenderness, “Brother, remember, we must be as ambitious and resolute as our aunt, not afraid of hardships and difficulties, and be kind, tolerant, and upright.

“But kindness has to have limits. Kind people may not always be treated kindly. You must learn to seek benefits and avoid harm. Don’t make yourself suffer. There is no need to put others before yourself. I will feel bad when you suffer.”

Feng Bu Ji didn’t fully understand the meaning of the words, but he knew that his sister asked him to learn from his eldest aunt and not suffer like her.

He sniffed his nose, looked up at his sister and said, “I remember. Sister, don’t make yourself suffer. Your brother will feel bad for you.”

“Yes, I’ll remember it.”

The brother and sister walked home hand in hand.

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