Zhao Dahe rambled on and on quite a lot, and finally, he solemnly said, "This is a conversation between men. My elder brother and I are grown-ups now, in the future, we will be our mother’s support. If you wrong my mother or make her angry, don’t blame us for being rude to you." ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡✶𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚✶𝙣𝙚𝙩 "To us, our mother is obviously more important than you as a father." Zhao Ting patted Zhao Dahe on the shoulder, "Rest assured." The next day, Meng Yao and Wen Nuan had already prepared the meal, but Zhao Ting and Zhao Dahe hadn’t come out of their rooms. Qin Zheng went to knock on the room door, and it was only then that the two came out rubbing their eyes, looking sleepy, with dark circles under their eyes. After breakfast, Meng Yao took Zhao Xiaohua and Wen Nuan to the Hundred Herbs Hall. Previously busy with Xiaohua’s matters, some issues hadn’t been conveyed properly to Lu Luoxing. Lu Luoxing introduced Meng Yao to several stewards of the Lu Family, and everyone knowing that some of the best-selling finished medicines and prescriptions from the Hundred Herbs Hall were Meng Yao’s creations, showed great respect towards her. After all, they could earn bonuses at the end of the year, the more they sold, the more they got. "Madam Meng, I am Lu Chenglin, Lu Tiannan’s father." Steward Lu took the initiative to speak, "Tiannan has been spoiled by me, acting somewhat out of line before. If there’s anything he did wrong previously, I apologize to you on his behalf. I’ve prepared some wine at the First Pavilion, and I hope Madam Meng will do me the honor of joining us." "Since Steward Lu knows that Lu Tiannan has been spoiled, then you should properly discipline him. After all, there are many dignitaries in the Capital City who might not be as easygoing as I am. Also, at his age, making mistakes and needing elders to apologize on his behalf, tsk tsk." Meng Yao spoke bluntly. The other stewards present all changed their expressions somewhat, carefully watching Lu Chenglin. Instead, Lu Chenglin laughed heartily, seemingly unconcerned, "Madam Meng is right, he should indeed be disciplined. Tiannan is learning medicine from Madam Meng, you are his mentor, you can discipline him as you see fit, and I will have no objections." "Since Steward Lu says so, I will respectfully accept then." Meng Yao replied with a smile. As long as Lu Tiannan behaves and follows her to study medicine without causing trouble, she naturally won’t initiate any conflicts. However, if Lu Tiannan does cause trouble, she won’t be lenient. As for the contest between Lu Luoxing and Lu Chenglin, she is on Lu Luoxing’s side. Meng Yao declined Lu Chenglin’s invitation, so Lu Chenglin took his leave with his people. It was apparent that most of these stewards looked up to Lu Chenglin. "It seems that most people in the Lu Family support Lu Chenglin." Meng Yao said. Lu Luoxing smiled wryly, "There are so many men in the Lu Family, they have long been dissatisfied with a woman in charge. To them, a woman’s place is at home, not to show her face in public." Meng Yao gently patted Lu Luoxing on the shoulder, "There’s far more that women can do than men can imagine." Lu Luoxing nodded firmly, "Anyway, I will do my best. As for who ultimately prevails, it will depend on each individual’s ability." Lu Luoxing introduced Meng Yao to Doctor Qi, who regularly checked on the peace pulse for the Zhao Elder Madam. Doctor Qi, who has been focusing on women’s diseases for years, upon learning of Meng Yao’s expertise in this area, immediately took out several medical cases to discuss with Meng Yao. After a round of discussion, Doctor Qi stroked his goatee with a satisfied smile, clearly very pleased with Meng Yao. "A-Xing, will Little Meng stay with us at the Hundred Herbs Hall?" Doctor Qi asked Lu Luoxing. Lu Luoxing looked at Meng Yao, as they hadn’t discussed this matter yet. Meng Yao took the initiative to reply, "Yes." Staying in the Capital City naturally means staying at the Hundred Herbs Hall in the Capital City. Even if not in the Capital City, there are Hundred Herbs Halls in the counties and towns. So, it can be considered staying at the Hundred Herbs Hall. Lu Luoxing was very pleased, thinking it would take some effort. After all, her mentor is the wife of General Zhao, and she feared that her mentor’s high profile might cause dissatisfaction at the General Mansion. But now it seems there’s nothing to worry about. "Then from tomorrow, Little Meng shall consult patients with me." Doctor Qi stated. "That won’t do, mentor also has to oversee the affairs of the Medical School." Lu Luoxing said. "Medical School? A-Xing, are you going to..." Doctor Qi was a bit excited. Lu Luoxing nodded seriously, "I still believe that medical skills should be promoted and not hoarded. Only then can medical skills be better passed on and inherited. Besides, my mentor thinks the same way." Doctor Qi stroked his goatee, thoughtfully, "But those stewards of the Lu Family might not agree." It’s a matter involving interests. "The Lu Family initially established the Medical School, that was the decision of the ancestors, I’m merely following their steps." Lu Luoxing said. However, the doctors trained by the Medical School are free. It’s fine if they stay at the Hundred Herbs Hall, but if they don’t? In the eyes of the Lu Family’s people, this is akin to creating benefits for others, which is unprofitable for the Hundred Herbs Hall and might even train competitors for it. "I agree with the Medical School initiative." Doctor Qi said, "But how to operate it, you need to plan long-term." Lu Luoxing had already discussed the Medical School with Meng Yao, who also indeed agreed to its establishment and gave plenty of advice, modeled on the management system of future traditional Chinese medical colleges. The Medical School originally established by the Lu Family was once immensely successful. It was only because of various reasons in the past that it was discontinued. Now, apart from wanting to promote medical skills further, Lu Luoxing has another aim — to restore the former glory of the Lu Family through this. "Grandpa Qi, rest assured, I will certainly leave them nothing to say." Lu Luoxing said confidently. Doctor Qi smiled with satisfaction, "Grandpa Qi believes in you." Meng Yao asked Lu Luoxing about her plans, and Lu Luoxing blinked, a look of mystery on her face, "What if the Medical Bureau takes the lead in the Medical School? Wouldn’t those people from the Lu Family have no choice but to agree obediently?" The Medical Bureau is under the Imperial Hospital. The Imperial Hospital is under Emperor Jing. So, does this mean the matter of reopening the Medical School has got the emperor’s approval? Meng Yao hadn’t expected that Lu Luoxing could get Emperor Jing’s support, so now there really is nothing to worry about. Lu Luoxing is action-oriented, within three days, the Medical School started to open. Doctor Li from the Imperial Hospital and the person in charge of the Medical Bureau jointly appeared outside the Medical School, and together they unveiled the red silk covering the plaque. The staff of the Hundred Herbs Hall then erected two large signboards outside the Medical School. Above were listed the conditions for admission to the Medical School, attracting many to linger. However, very few signed up. The reason being the admission conditions were somewhat harsh, not to mention the requirement to pay Silver Coin. In these times, those willing to become apprentices mostly do so to save Silver Coin. This requirement alone made many people hesitate. Besides, studying medicine, isn’t such an easy task.