Phi-Fic Chapter 554 Banxia's Marriage
Chapter 554 Banxia's Marriage
"If you really marry someone from one of the big families or clans around us, it's unlikely that you'll be together for life. Even if you can do it for a while, you may not be together in the future. By then, Banxia won't give up," Wen Yao thought about what Banxia had said about her future. "And Banxia told me before that she would go around with her brother and her parents to practice medicine every year and constantly improve her medical skills."
Yinzhen nodded, "Your Majesty, ask Divine Doctor Yun and Madam Yujiao about this matter and see what they think. Their family is indeed not suitable for marrying into a large family. They are more suitable for a more comfortable life. Some Han families with a long history of hundreds of years can do that. Some families have rules that say that a man can only take a concubine if he is over 40 and has no children."
Wen Yao took the last bite of the steamed bun and swallowed it before replying, "Don't forget the fourth word of Shuxiangmen. Do you still expect them to allow Banxia to practice medicine everywhere? Can Banxia practice medicine without contacting men?"
"How many people wouldn't mind?" Wen Yao once asked Banxia this question. Banxia was very determined. She wanted to practice medicine. This was what she would do for the rest of her life. Even her brother Yun Chuanqiong was the same. The brother and sister completely inherited their parents' ambitions.
"What do you mean?" Yinzhen looked at Wenyao, "Do you have any idea in your mind?"
Wen Yao nodded, "I have some ideas, but I haven't told Madam Yujiao yet. Their family's medical skills are now well-known among the upper class in the capital. Many families are eyeing them, but they will not give Banxia the position of legitimate wife. Even those who like Chuanqiong will only give her to a woman from the side branch as a wife. And there are not many people who can resist, but they are not willing to do so."
"But for their family, it would be good for them to marry in the capital. But now they are ours, so we have to be more careful. It would be best if Banxia married into a family that has been practicing medicine for generations, so that she would be more accepting of it."
"Imperial Physician Sun?" Yinzhen remembered that Wen Yao had taken him to meet with Imperial Physician Sun a few days ago, and during that time he had asked Imperial Physician Sun about the arrangements for his grandchildren. That was how he made the connection.
Wen Yao nodded, "Do you still remember that Imperial Physician Sun said that his grandson didn't want to be an official in the palace, but wanted to be a traveling doctor?" They even hated being an imperial physician in the palace, so even though Imperial Physician Sun's grandson had a talent for medicine, it was kept secret from Imperial Physician Sun's family all these years, also for the sake of his grandson.
"Imperial Physician Sun is about to retire, and the Sun family is gradually moving away from the Imperial Hospital. Imperial Physician Sun's son has entered the court as an official, and now follows Fifth Brother," Wen Yao looked at Yinzhen and continued, "This family is an official family and a scholarly family. It will improve Banxia's status and allow her to practice medicine more freely."
"It's really good. Yaoyao, you've taken a lot of trouble. Don't worry, leave it to me. I will talk to Doctor Yun about this matter," Yinzhen nodded. It was really good and very suitable. Doctor Sun's family was also very simple, not as complicated as those families. Doctor Sun's hometown was flooded in his early years, leaving him alone. Later, he began to learn medicine from a traveling doctor and came to where he is today step by step.
"You are optimistic about the daughter of Divine Doctor Yun?" Yinzhen finished the eight-treasure porridge in his bowl and looked at Wen Yao, "This is the first time I see you acting as a matchmaker."
Wen Yao smiled and wiped her mouth. "Banxia has been with Divine Doctor Yun and Madam Yun for more than three years. She has met many wealthy families. She has also met many century-old families while traveling abroad. Banxia has never been attracted by their wealth and has been devoted to medicine. She even knew that it was difficult for women to be doctors and that practicing medicine after getting married would ruin their reputation, but she never gave up her idea and just wanted to help more."
How difficult is it for women to practice medicine?
How embarrassing is it for a woman to seek medical treatment?
It is difficult for women to practice medicine, and it is even more difficult for women to find a female doctor who can examine their bodies.
"Banxia is also very decisive. She insisted even after knowing the consequences. She also told me that if no one wanted her, she would buy a husband. Even if she became a slave in the future, she would still practice medicine." Wen Yao shook her head, "She is still a little naive."
It is not good to have children become slaves. Wen Yao told her what slaves should not do and dissuaded her from the idea.
Naibao's big eyes were rolling around, and he was listening with his ears perked up. He ate a lot slower.
After breakfast, Nanny Cui He had already made arrangements. Doctor Yun and his family did not want to go because Nanny Cui He said she was afraid of being noticed.
Wen Yao told Yinzhen about this, and Yinzhen directly sent Qian Bao to invite Doctor Yun to his study. They chatted for about quarter of an hour. When Doctor Yun came out, his eyes were filled with smiles.
After returning home, Divine Doctor Yun looked at his wife who was sorting out the herbs that she had just picked in the past two days, and said, "Yujiao, Master Jiu just called me over to talk about Pinellia ternata."
"What happened to Banxia?" Yujiao said with a little worry, "I heard Xiaochun and the others mention it before. Someone asked Fu Jin about Banxia's marriage. Could it be this? But our Banxia is not suitable!"
Divine Doctor Yun took Yujiao to sit inside the house, and called her two children to explain the matter in detail. Then she said, "Master Jiu said that Fu Jin had asked Imperial Doctor Sun for information before. Imperial Doctor Sun's grandson is indeed of this kind. He has a talent for medicine, but he didn't tell anyone about it in order to avoid entering the palace. However, this matter involves our Banxia, and Fu Jin didn't tell Imperial Doctor Sun's family. She came to ask us first. If our family has no objection, she will arrange for someone to ask Imperial Doctor Sun's family for their opinion."
Yujiao nodded, "So this is the best thing for our Banxia. The concubine is kind-hearted and won't beat around the bush. Maybe there are too many people asking. Our Chuanqiong and Banxia probably won't live to be eighteen. The concubine also conveyed this idea."
Envoy Yun nodded and sighed, "Master Jiu also expressed this idea. As for our son, Master Jiu said that he would marry anyone. If he could marry someone from a high-ranking family, even if she was a concubine, our family would have another support. But he must approve the marriage before he can approve it."
"Of course, since we have entered Jiuye's mansion, we agreed on this at the beginning, and Fu Jin is still here. I will talk to Fu Jin about the situation in Chuanqiong when the time comes." Yu Jiao was not too worried about this, but her daughter's marriage is a matter for the rest of her life, so she was a little more worried. Yu Jiao looked at her daughter who was thinking seriously, "Ban Xia, what do you think?"
"Fujin asked my daughter about this before, and also talked about what would happen to a woman's husband's family if she practiced medicine in the future. In fact, my daughter had wanted to buy a husband before, but Fujin didn't allow it. Fujin said that if she did so, her children in the future would also be slaves," Banxia recounted the previous conversation with Wen Yao.
Yujiao's face suddenly turned cold. "How could you have such an idea? Fu Jin is right. Why didn't you tell your mother about it before?"