The Little Lucky Girl.

Chapter 229 Going out for training

Ying San handed the letter to the courier, who quickly sent it to the capital after receiving it!

The next day, Su Qing was busy at the clinic as usual! The aroma of medicine filled the air as she moved between the beds, her gaze focused and determined. She changed dressings for the injured, took the pulses of the sick, and gently comforted them. Although she appeared calm and composed on the surface, her heart was filled with turmoil due to Murong Ye's letter.

A few days later, Murong Ye received Su Qing's reply from the Zhan Prince's Mansion in the capital. Upon reading the contents of Su Qing's letter, a subtle sense of disappointment flashed across Murong Ye's deep eyes, but it was quickly replaced by understanding and tenderness. He knew Su Qing's concerns were not unfounded. She treated patients in the clinic, a legacy of her life's work and dreams. How could he bear to confine her so easily to the palace?

Murong Ye gently put the letter down, slowly stood up, and walked to the window. His thoughts drifted away, remembering his encounter with Su Qing, her innocent smile, the days they'd chased and played together in the mountains and forests, and admired the bright moon by the stream. Those beautiful memories were like a double-edged sword, piercing his heart with a slight pain.

"Qing'er, I will wait for you. No matter how long it takes, I am willing to wait until you figure out what's in your heart." Murong Ye murmured to himself, his voice echoing in the empty room with a hint of firmness and persistence.

At the Yun'an County People's Medical Clinic, Su Qing finished a busy day and sat alone on a bench in the backyard. The setting sun cast a shadow over her, outlining her slender figure. She clutched the letter Murong Ye had sent her earlier, her brow furrowed slightly, her eyes revealing confusion and entanglement.

Looking at the herbs swaying in the wind, she suddenly made a decision. She knew she couldn't dwell on Murong Ye's feelings any longer. She needed time and space to calm her thoughts and find her true self.

Su Qing returned to the front hall of the clinic and said, "Master, I want to go out and gain some experience, and then take some time to stroll around your Divine Doctor Valley and my second senior brother's Medicine King Valley!" There was a hint of determination and expectation in her eyes.

The master raised his head and looked at Su Qing, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but it was soon replaced by relief, "Okay! Disciple! I want to go back and take a look too!" The master knew the confusion and struggle in Su Qing's heart very well, and he understood that this journey might allow Su Qing to find the answers he really wanted.

"Master, let's set off tomorrow!" Su Qing's tone was filled with impatience!

"Okay, okay!" The master nodded with a smile.

"Where are you going? I'm going too, old man!"

Doctor Yue rolled his eyes at Old Man Meng!

"Master, I want to go out with you to gain some experience, and then go to the Divine Doctor Valley and the Medicine King Valley to have a look!"

"Okay! Okay! I'll go too!"

"Then we'll set off tomorrow!"

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The next morning, Su Qing and his two masters set out with their simple bags on their backs. They walked along the winding mountain road. Along the way, Su Qing felt the breath of nature, and the boredom in his heart gradually dissipated.

As they reached a forested area, they suddenly heard a painful groan. Su Qing and her teachers exchanged glances and rushed toward the source. They saw a hunter lying on the ground, his leg bleeding profusely. The wound had become infected and swollen. Su Qing immediately squatted down and carefully examined the wound. She retrieved herbs and instruments from her bag and began to clean the hunter's wound, applying a bandage. The teachers assisted, nodding and praising Su Qing's increasingly advanced medical skills.

After some treatment, the hunter's pain was greatly alleviated. He looked at Su Qing and his master with gratitude and said, "Thank you two great doctors for saving my life." Su Qing smiled and replied, "This is our duty as doctors."

After bidding farewell to the hunter, they continued their journey through the mountains and forests, the path becoming increasingly rugged and difficult to navigate. Su Qing accidentally tripped over a vine, and Old Man Meng quickly reached out to support him, muttering, "Disciple, be careful where you step. This mountain path is not easy to walk on." Su Qing dusted himself off and smiled, "Master, I'm fine. I was just a little careless." Doctor Yue, on the side, observed the surrounding herbs, occasionally squatting to pick a few, and not forgetting to explain to Su Qing, "Disciple, this herb is rare and has the effect of stopping bleeding and promoting tissue regeneration."

As they walked, the sky suddenly darkened, dark clouds gathered, and a heavy rain was about to come. Doctor Yue looked up at the sky and said, "We need to find a place to shelter from the rain, otherwise we'll get sick easily if we get wet." Su Qing looked around and found a cave not far away. They quickened their pace and walked towards the cave. As soon as they entered, raindrops as big as beans poured down.

The cave was a bit cold and damp. Drops of water hung on the walls, dripping down and echoing in the silent cave. Su Qing found some dry firewood in the cave, but the heavy humidity made it extremely difficult to start a fire. She frowned and kept adjusting the arrangement of the firewood, trying to allow better air circulation. Seeing this, Old Man Meng squatted down, took out a piece of flint from his arms, handed it to Su Qing, and said, "Disciple, try this." Su Qing took the flint and struck it hard. Sparks flew everywhere, and finally he successfully ignited the dry grass. The flames gradually rose, bringing a hint of warmth to the cave.

Doctor Yue was busy in a corner of the cave. Drawing on his vast experience, he had found some herbs around the cave that had the ability to dispel cold. He washed the herbs, placed them in a simple stone pot, and, drawing some rainwater from outside the cave, began to boil a medicinal broth. As he cooked, he said to Su Qing, "My dear disciple, this broth may not be as good as the ones we carefully brew in our clinic, but it will dispel cold and prevent illness." Su Qing walked over to Doctor Yue, squatted down, and watched the broth bubbling in the pot. "I understand, Master!" he said.

Old Man Meng paced around the cave, observing its structure and environment to prevent any potential dangers. He said, "This cave looks safe, but we can't be careless. Wait until the rain stops and leave as soon as possible." Su Qing and Old Man Meng nodded.

After the medicinal soup was ready, Su Qing first poured a bowl for his two masters before taking a drink himself. The steaming hot soup gradually warmed his body. The three of them sat around the fire, listening to the sound of rain outside. Doctor Yue began to recount some of his travels in his youth. These anecdotes captivated Su Qing, temporarily forgetting the fatigue of his journey.

After the rain stopped and the sky cleared, they emerged from the cave and continued on their journey. Ahead appeared a wide river, its currents surging due to the influx of rainwater. Su Qing gazed at the river, pondering how to cross it. Doctor Yue said, "This river is difficult to cross. Let's first look for anything nearby that we can use, like a boat or materials for a pontoon bridge." So, the three of them, master and apprentice, searched along the riverbank. Su Qing found some dead wood that had washed ashore, while Old Man Meng found some vines. Working together, they tied the dead wood and vines together to create a simple raft.

Su Qing was the first to step onto the raft, a long pole in hand, ready to paddle across the river. Doctor Yue and Old Man Meng followed, and the raft slowly made its way into the river. As it reached the center of the river, it was buffeted by an undercurrent, rocking violently. Su Qing shouted, "Masters, don't panic! Let's all push to the left and maintain our balance!" The three masters and apprentices worked in perfect harmony, and after some effort, they finally managed to cross the river.

After landing, they came to a small town. The town was bustling with activity, but there were also many patients groaning on the streets. Su Qing couldn't bear it and decided to stay in the town for a few days to provide free medical treatment to the people. Doctor Yue and Old Man Meng fully supported them and they set up a medical stall in the town square. Su Qing patiently treated every patient, and her reputation gradually spread in the town. Many young people came to learn from her, but Su Qing declined them one by one. She told them: "The road to studying medicine is long and arduous, and it requires firm belief and unremitting efforts. If you are really determined, you can start from the basics."

After staying in the town for a few days, Su Qing, Doctor Yue and Old Man Meng bid farewell to the people who came to see them off and set out again on the journey to the Valley of Divine Doctors and the Valley of the King of Medicine.

They reached a dense forest, where sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting only dappled shadows. A fresh, moist air permeated the air, a mingled scent of earth and vegetation. Su Qing squatted down from time to time, carefully examining the unknown herbs along the path. Doctor Yue patiently explained the properties and benefits of each herb. The cheerful laughter between master and apprentice echoed through the trees.